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Best 5-Energy attacks in Standard
11 attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 5 Energy; 9 of them print a damage number, averaging 227. Big attacks need setup — plan how you will power them up quickly.
- Attacks
- 11
- Top damage
- 270
- Average
- 227
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailord ex Pitch Black | Water | Falling Down WWWWW | 270 | 380 | 2 |
| Crabominable Stellar Crown | Water | Haymaker WCCCC | 250 | 160 | 1 |
| Groudon 30th Celebration | Fighting | Break Ground FFFFF | 250 | 140 | 1 |
| Bloodmoon Ursaluna ex Prismatic Evolutions | Colorless | Blood Moon CCCCC | 240 | 260 | 2 |
| Incineroar ex Temporal Forces | Fire | Blaze Blast RCCCC | 240 | 320 | 2 |
| Melmetal Temporal Forces | Metal | Iron Bash MMMMC | 230 | 160 | 1 |
| Golurk Black Bolt | Psychic | Golurk Hammer PPCCC | 200 | 160 | 1 |
| Hydreigon ex White Flare | Darkness | Dark Bite DDDCC | 200 | 330 | 2 |
| Snorlax Twilight Masquerade | Colorless | Heavy Impact CCCCC | 160 | 160 | 1 |
Best on single-Prize Pokémon
Same cost, but only 1 Prize card if they get Knocked Out.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crabominable Stellar Crown | Water | Haymaker WCCCC | 250 | 160 | 1 |
| Groudon 30th Celebration | Fighting | Break Ground FFFFF | 250 | 140 | 1 |
| Melmetal Temporal Forces | Metal | Iron Bash MMMMC | 230 | 160 | 1 |
| Golurk Black Bolt | Psychic | Golurk Hammer PPCCC | 200 | 160 | 1 |
| Snorlax Twilight Masquerade | Colorless | Heavy Impact CCCCC | 160 | 160 | 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: Free · 1-Energy · 2-Energy · 3-Energy · 4-Energy · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 5-Energy attack in Standard?
Wailord ex's Falling Down, with 270 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 5-Energy attack do?
About 227, across 9 attacks with printed damage.
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