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Best 2-Energy Darkness attacks in Standard
89 Darkness attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 2 Energy; 79 of them print a damage number, averaging 59. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 89
- Top damage
- 230
- Average
- 59
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyranitar Journey Together | Darkness | Cracking Stomp DC | 150 | 190 | 1 |
| Hydreigon 30th Celebration | Darkness | Pitch-Black Fangs DC | 140 | 170 | 1 |
| Team Rocket's Nidoqueen Destined Rivals | Darkness | Mega Kick DD | 130 | 170 | 1 |
| Crobat Shrouded Fable | Darkness | Poison Fang DC | 120 | 130 | 1 |
| Kingambit Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos | Darkness | Slicing Blade DC | 100 | 170 | 1 |
| Grafaiai Mega Evolution | Darkness | Miraculous Paint DC | 90 | 100 | 1 |
| Scolipede Black Bolt | Darkness | Venoshock DC | 90+ | 160 | 1 |
| Golbat Shrouded Fable | Darkness | Pitch-Black Blade DC | 80 | 80 | 1 |
| Arbok Temporal Forces | Darkness | Darkness Fang DD | 70 | 130 | 1 |
| Bombirdier Stellar Crown | Darkness | Reckless Charge DC | 70 | 100 | 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 Darkness · 3-Energy Darkness · 4-Energy Darkness · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 2-Energy Darkness attack in Standard?
Mega Gengar ex's Void Gale, with 230 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 2-Energy Darkness attack do?
About 59, across 79 attacks with printed damage.
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