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Best 3-Energy attacks in Standard
615 attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 3 Energy; 577 of them print a damage number, averaging 112. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 615
- Top damage
- 330
- Average
- 112
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Dragonite ex Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Ryuno Glide WLL | 330 | 370 | 3 |
| Mega Emboar ex Ascended Heroes | Fire | Crimson Blast RRC | 320 | 380 | 3 |
| Pikachu ex Ascended Heroes | Lightning | Topaz Bolt GLM | 300 | 200 | 2 |
| Mega Latias ex Mega Evolution | Dragon | Illusory Impulse RPC | 300 | 280 | 3 |
| Mega Pyroar ex Chaos Rising | Fire | Fiery Big Bang RRC | 290- | 340 | 3 |
| Ceruledge ex Prismatic Evolutions | Fire | Raging Amethyst RPM | 280 | 270 | 2 |
| Cinderace ex Ascended Heroes | Fire | Flare Strike RCC | 280 | 320 | 2 |
| Flareon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Fire | Carnelian RWL | 280 | 270 | 2 |
| Jolteon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Lightning | Dravite RWL | 280 | 260 | 2 |
| Koraidon ex Temporal Forces | Dragon | Kaiser Tackle RFF | 280 | 230 | 2 |
| Vaporeon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Water | Aquamarine RWL | 280 | 280 | 2 |
| Gouging Fire ex Temporal Forces | Fire | Blaze Blitz RRC | 260 | 230 | 2 |
| Mega Mawile ex Mega Evolution | Metal | Huge Bite MMC | 260 | 270 | 3 |
| Kommo-o 30th Celebration | Dragon | Blazing Uppercut LFC | 250 | 180 | 1 |
| Lugia 30th Celebration | Colorless | Elemental Blast RWL | 250 | 120 | 1 |
| Melmetal Stellar Crown | Metal | Reforged Axe MCC | 250 | 160 | 1 |
| Revavroom ex Shrouded Fable | Lightning | Shattering Speed MMM | 250 | 280 | 2 |
| Mega Gallade ex Chaos Rising | Fighting | Marvelous Edge FFC | 240 | 350 | 3 |
| Eternatus Surging Sparks | Dragon | World Ender RDD | 230 | 150 | 1 |
| Leafeon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Grass | Moss Agate GRW | 230 | 270 | 2 |
| Mewtwo ex 30th Celebration | Psychic | Psychic Powers PPP | 230 | 230 | 2 |
| Steven's Claydol Destined Rivals | Psychic | Clay Blast PPC | 220 | 120 | 1 |
| Archaludon ex Surging Sparks | Metal | Metal Defender MMM | 220 | 300 | 2 |
| Miraidon ex Temporal Forces | Dragon | Cyber Drive LPC | 220 | 220 | 2 |
| Noivern ex Prismatic Evolutions | Colorless | Sonic Blast CCC | 220 | 270 | 2 |
Best on single-Prize Pokémon
Same cost, but only 1 Prize card if they get Knocked Out.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kommo-o 30th Celebration | Dragon | Blazing Uppercut LFC | 250 | 180 | 1 |
| Lugia 30th Celebration | Colorless | Elemental Blast RWL | 250 | 120 | 1 |
| Melmetal Stellar Crown | Metal | Reforged Axe MCC | 250 | 160 | 1 |
| Eternatus Surging Sparks | Dragon | World Ender RDD | 230 | 150 | 1 |
| Steven's Claydol Destined Rivals | Psychic | Clay Blast PPC | 220 | 120 | 1 |
| Clawitzer Mega Evolution | Water | Aqua Launcher WWW | 210 | 130 | 1 |
| Darmanitan Twilight Masquerade | Fire | Inferno Onrush RRR | 210 | 140 | 1 |
| Hariyama Mega Evolution | Fighting | Wild Press FFF | 210 | 150 | 1 |
| Mabosstiff Pitch Black | Darkness | Plunging Headbutt DDD | 210 | 140 | 1 |
| Infernape Twilight Masquerade | Fire | Scorching Fire RRC | 200 | 140 | 1 |
By type
Colorless · Darkness · Dragon · Fighting · Fire · Grass · Lightning · Metal · Psychic · Water
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: Free · 1-Energy · 2-Energy · 4-Energy · 5-Energy · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 3-Energy attack in Standard?
Mega Dragonite ex's Ryuno Glide, with 330 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 3-Energy attack do?
About 112, across 577 attacks with printed damage.
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