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Best 1-Energy Dragon attacks in Standard
23 Dragon attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 1 Energy; 12 of them print a damage number, averaging 27. Cheap attacks let you hit from your very first attacking turn.
- Attacks
- 23
- Top damage
- 70
- Average
- 27
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragapult ex Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Jet Headbutt C | 70 | 320 | 2 |
| Druddigon White Flare | Dragon | Shred C | 40 | 120 | 1 |
| Miraidon Temporal Forces | Dragon | Peak Acceleration C | 40 | 110 | 1 |
| Mega Latias ex Mega Evolution | Dragon | Strafe C | 40 | 280 | 3 |
| Fraxure Black Bolt | Dragon | Bite C | 30 | 100 | 1 |
| Druddigon Journey Together | Dragon | Dragon's Fury C | 20 | 120 | 1 |
| Flapple Surging Sparks | Dragon | Acidic Spit C | 20× | 80 | 1 |
| Hakamo-o 30th Celebration | Dragon | Sharp Fang C | 20 | 90 | 1 |
| Axew Shrouded Fable | Dragon | Scratch F | 10 | 70 | 1 |
| Bagon Journey Together | Dragon | Bite C | 10 | 70 | 1 |
| Dreepy Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Petty Grudge P | 10 | 70 | 1 |
| Eternatus Surging Sparks | Dragon | Dyna-Blast D | 10+ | 150 | 1 |
Best on single-Prize Pokémon
Same cost, but only 1 Prize card if they get Knocked Out.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Druddigon White Flare | Dragon | Shred C | 40 | 120 | 1 |
| Miraidon Temporal Forces | Dragon | Peak Acceleration C | 40 | 110 | 1 |
| Fraxure Black Bolt | Dragon | Bite C | 30 | 100 | 1 |
| Druddigon Journey Together | Dragon | Dragon's Fury C | 20 | 120 | 1 |
| Flapple Surging Sparks | Dragon | Acidic Spit C | 20× | 80 | 1 |
| Hakamo-o 30th Celebration | Dragon | Sharp Fang C | 20 | 90 | 1 |
| Axew Shrouded Fable | Dragon | Scratch F | 10 | 70 | 1 |
| Bagon Journey Together | Dragon | Bite C | 10 | 70 | 1 |
| Dreepy Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Petty Grudge P | 10 | 70 | 1 |
| Eternatus Surging Sparks | Dragon | Dyna-Blast D | 10+ | 150 | 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: 2-Energy Dragon · 3-Energy Dragon · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 1-Energy Dragon attack in Standard?
Dragapult ex's Jet Headbutt, with 70 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 1-Energy Dragon attack do?
About 27, across 12 attacks with printed damage.
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