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Best 3-Energy Colorless attacks in Standard
65 Colorless attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 3 Energy; 62 of them print a damage number, averaging 110. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 65
- Top damage
- 250
- Average
- 110
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugia 30th Celebration | Colorless | Elemental Blast RWL | 250 | 120 | 1 |
| Noivern ex Prismatic Evolutions | Colorless | Sonic Blast CCC | 220 | 270 | 2 |
| Eevee ex Prismatic Evolutions | Colorless | Coruscating Quartz RWL | 200 | 200 | 2 |
| Mega Kangaskhan ex Mega Evolution | Colorless | Rapid-Fire Combo CCC | 200+ | 300 | 3 |
| Unfezant Temporal Forces | Colorless | Boundless Power CCC | 180 | 150 | 1 |
| Blissey ex Twilight Masquerade | Colorless | Return CCC | 180 | 300 | 2 |
| Cyclizar ex Surging Sparks | Colorless | Zircon Road GRP | 180 | 210 | 2 |
| Terapagos ex Ascended Heroes | Colorless | Crown Opal GWL | 180 | 230 | 2 |
| Zangoose ex Ascended Heroes | Colorless | Wild Scissors CCC | 180 | 200 | 2 |
| Larry's Staraptor Ascended Heroes | Colorless | Feathery Strike CCC | 150 | 150 | 1 |
| Dudunsparce ex Journey Together | Colorless | Destructive Drill CCC | 150 | 270 | 2 |
| Hop's Snorlax Journey Together | Colorless | Dynamic Press CCC | 140 | 150 | 1 |
| Lugia ex Prismatic Evolutions | Colorless | Hyper Whirlpool CCC | 140 | 220 | 2 |
| Team Rocket's Persian ex Destined Rivals | Colorless | Cruel Slash CCC | 140 | 260 | 2 |
| Bewear Shrouded Fable | Colorless | Hammer In CCC | 130 | 130 | 1 |
| Bouffalant Stellar Crown | Colorless | Boundless Power CCC | 130 | 100 | 1 |
| Silvally Pitch Black | Colorless | Air Slash CCC | 130 | 140 | 1 |
| Snorlax 30th Celebration | Colorless | Collapse CCC | 130 | 160 | 1 |
| Cyclizar ex Surging Sparks | Colorless | Break Through CCC | 130 | 210 | 2 |
| Braviary Surging Sparks | Colorless | Blasting Wind CCC | 120 | 130 | 1 |
| Drampa Ascended Heroes | Colorless | Dragon Strike CCC | 120 | 130 | 1 |
| Larry's Braviary Ascended Heroes | Colorless | Brave Bird CCC | 120 | 130 | 1 |
| Oinkologne Journey Together | Colorless | Headbutt Bounce CCC | 120 | 120 | 1 |
| Team Rocket's Kangaskhan ex Ascended Heroes | Colorless | Wicked Impact CCC | 120+ | 230 | 2 |
| Delcatty Temporal Forces | Colorless | Energy Blender CCC | 110 | 110 | 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 Colorless · 2-Energy Colorless · 4-Energy Colorless · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 3-Energy Colorless attack in Standard?
Lugia's Elemental Blast, with 250 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 3-Energy Colorless attack do?
About 110, across 62 attacks with printed damage.
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