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Best 4-Energy attacks in Standard
93 attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 4 Energy; 92 of them print a damage number, averaging 157. Big attacks need setup — plan how you will power them up quickly.
- Attacks
- 93
- Top damage
- 300
- Average
- 157
Hardest hitters
Best on single-Prize Pokémon
Same cost, but only 1 Prize card if they get Knocked Out.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probopass Perfect Order | Fighting | Obliterating Nose FFFC | 260 | 140 | 1 |
| Conkeldurr Twilight Masquerade | Fighting | Gutsy Swing FCCC | 250 | 180 | 1 |
| N's Zekrom Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Rampaging Thunder RLLC | 250 | 130 | 1 |
| Reshiram Phantasmal Flames | Fire | Burning Flare RRRR | 240 | 130 | 1 |
| Vikavolt Ascended Heroes | Lightning | Sparking Strike LLCC | 240 | 160 | 1 |
| Aegislash Perfect Order | Metal | Metal Slash MCCC | 230 | 150 | 1 |
| Azumarill Surging Sparks | Psychic | Double-Edge PPPP | 230 | 120 | 1 |
| Coalossal Ascended Heroes | Fighting | Bulky Bump FCCC | 220 | 180 | 1 |
| Solgaleo 30th Celebration | Metal | Sunsteel Strike MMCC | 220 | 170 | 1 |
| Tapu Bulu Shrouded Fable | Grass | Wood Hammer GGCC | 220 | 140 | 1 |
By type
Colorless · Darkness · Fighting · Fire · Grass · Lightning · Metal · 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 · 3-Energy · 5-Energy · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 4-Energy attack in Standard?
Salamence ex's Dragon Impact, with 300 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 4-Energy attack do?
About 157, across 92 attacks with printed damage.
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