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Best 4-Energy Darkness attacks in Standard
5 Darkness attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 4 Energy; 5 of them print a damage number, averaging 150. Big attacks need setup — plan how you will power them up quickly.
- Attacks
- 5
- Top damage
- 240
- Average
- 150
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Rocket's Nidoking ex Destined Rivals | Darkness | Kingly Impact DDDC | 240 | 330 | 2 |
| Krookodile Phantasmal Flames | Darkness | Hammer In DCCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Hydreigon ex Surging Sparks | Darkness | Obsidian PDMC | 130 | 330 | 2 |
| Roaring Moon Prismatic Evolutions | Darkness | Speed Wing DCCC | 120 | 140 | 1 |
| Zweilous White Flare | Darkness | Pitch-Black Fangs DDCC | 100 | 110 | 1 |
Best on single-Prize Pokémon
Same cost, but only 1 Prize card if they get Knocked Out.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krookodile Phantasmal Flames | Darkness | Hammer In DCCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Roaring Moon Prismatic Evolutions | Darkness | Speed Wing DCCC | 120 | 140 | 1 |
| Zweilous White Flare | Darkness | Pitch-Black Fangs DDCC | 100 | 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 Darkness · 2-Energy Darkness · 3-Energy Darkness · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 4-Energy Darkness attack in Standard?
Team Rocket's Nidoking ex's Kingly Impact, with 240 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 4-Energy Darkness attack do?
About 150, across 5 attacks with printed damage.
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