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Best 3-Energy Darkness attacks in Standard
70 Darkness attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 3 Energy; 62 of them print a damage number, averaging 113. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 70
- Top damage
- 220
- Average
- 113
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paldean Clodsire ex Journey Together | Darkness | Giga Impact DDC | 220 | 280 | 2 |
| Mabosstiff Pitch Black | Darkness | Plunging Headbutt DDD | 210 | 140 | 1 |
| Arven's Mabosstiff ex Destined Rivals | Darkness | Boss Headbutt CCC | 210 | 270 | 2 |
| Yveltal ex Perfect Order | Darkness | Dark Strike DDC | 210 | 210 | 2 |
| Mega Absol ex Mega Evolution | Darkness | Claw of Darkness DDC | 200 | 280 | 3 |
| Munkidori ex Shrouded Fable | Darkness | Dirty Headbutt DDC | 190 | 210 | 2 |
| Galarian Obstagoon Ascended Heroes | Darkness | Punk Smash DCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Grimmsnarl Stellar Crown | Darkness | Knuckle Sandwich DCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Marnie's Scrafty Destined Rivals | Darkness | Wild Tackle DDC | 160 | 120 | 1 |
| Pangoro Journey Together | Darkness | Power Tackle DDC | 160 | 140 | 1 |
| Pangoro Stellar Crown | Darkness | Tantrum DDC | 160 | 140 | 1 |
| Scolipede Twilight Masquerade | Darkness | Sludge Bomb DCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Farigiraf ex Temporal Forces | Darkness | Dirty Beam PCC | 160 | 260 | 2 |
| Mandibuzz ex Ascended Heroes | Darkness | Vulture Claw DCC | 160 | 260 | 2 |
| Umbreon ex Prismatic Evolutions | Darkness | Moon Mirage DCC | 160 | 280 | 2 |
| Mega Scrafty ex Ascended Heroes | Darkness | Outlaw Leg DDC | 160 | 330 | 3 |
| Tyranitar ex Prismatic Evolutions | Darkness | Tyrannical Crush DCC | 150 | 340 | 2 |
| Krookodile ex Chaos Rising | Darkness | Strong Bite DDC | 140+ | 320 | 2 |
| Crawdaunt Mega Evolution | Darkness | Cutting Riposte DDC | 130 | 130 | 1 |
| Eternatus Phantasmal Flames | Darkness | Power Rush DDD | 130 | 150 | 1 |
| Hoopa Ascended Heroes | Darkness | Knuckle Impact DDC | 130 | 120 | 1 |
| Mightyena Ascended Heroes | Darkness | Sharp Fang DDC | 130 | 120 | 1 |
| Okidogi ex Shrouded Fable | Darkness | Chain-Crazed DDC | 130+ | 250 | 2 |
| Garbodor White Flare | Darkness | Gunk Shot DDC | 120 | 140 | 1 |
| Krookodile Black Bolt | Darkness | Cursed Slug DDC | 120+ | 170 | 1 |
Best on single-Prize Pokémon
Same cost, but only 1 Prize card if they get Knocked Out.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabosstiff Pitch Black | Darkness | Plunging Headbutt DDD | 210 | 140 | 1 |
| Galarian Obstagoon Ascended Heroes | Darkness | Punk Smash DCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Grimmsnarl Stellar Crown | Darkness | Knuckle Sandwich DCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Marnie's Scrafty Destined Rivals | Darkness | Wild Tackle DDC | 160 | 120 | 1 |
| Pangoro Journey Together | Darkness | Power Tackle DDC | 160 | 140 | 1 |
| Pangoro Stellar Crown | Darkness | Tantrum DDC | 160 | 140 | 1 |
| Scolipede Twilight Masquerade | Darkness | Sludge Bomb DCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Crawdaunt Mega Evolution | Darkness | Cutting Riposte DDC | 130 | 130 | 1 |
| Eternatus Phantasmal Flames | Darkness | Power Rush DDD | 130 | 150 | 1 |
| Hoopa Ascended Heroes | Darkness | Knuckle Impact DDC | 130 | 120 | 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 · 2-Energy Darkness · 4-Energy Darkness · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 3-Energy Darkness attack in Standard?
Paldean Clodsire ex's Giga Impact, with 220 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 3-Energy Darkness attack do?
About 113, across 62 attacks with printed damage.
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