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Best free (0-Energy) attacks in Standard
11 attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost no Energy at all; 8 of them print a damage number, averaging 34. Cheap attacks let you hit from your very first attacking turn.
- Attacks
- 11
- Top damage
- 120
- Average
- 34
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alolan Dugtrio Surging Sparks | Metal | Trio-Cheehoo Free | 120 | 110 | 1 |
| Alolan Diglett Surging Sparks | Metal | Surprise Attack Free | 30 | 50 | 1 |
| Ethan's Pichu Destined Rivals | Lightning | Zapping Draw Free | 30 | 30 | 1 |
| Hisuian Arcanine Twilight Masquerade | Fighting | Proud Fangs Free | 30+ | 130 | 1 |
| Igglybuff 30th Celebration | Colorless | Bouncy Circle Free | 30× | 30 | 1 |
| Alolan Meowth 30th Celebration | Darkness | Pay Day Free | 10 | 60 | 1 |
| Budew Ascended Heroes | Grass | Itchy Pollen Free | 10 | 30 | 1 |
| Tyrogue Mega Evolution | Fighting | Pow-Pow Punching Free | 10+ | 30 | 1 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
Other costs: 1-Energy · 2-Energy · 3-Energy · 4-Energy · 5-Energy · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest free attack in Standard?
Alolan Dugtrio's Trio-Cheehoo, with 120 printed damage.
How much damage does an average free attack do?
About 34, across 8 attacks with printed damage.
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