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Best 2-Energy Dragon attacks in Standard
41 Dragon attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 2 Energy; 37 of them print a damage number, averaging 73. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 41
- Top damage
- 240
- Average
- 73
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haxorus Shrouded Fable | Dragon | Dragon Pulse FM | 230 | 170 | 1 |
| Goodra Chaos Rising | Dragon | Dragon Pulse WP | 160 | 160 | 1 |
| Appletun Surging Sparks | Dragon | Wild Tackle GR | 130 | 90 | 1 |
| Altaria Surging Sparks | Dragon | Cotton Wings WM | 100 | 120 | 1 |
| Fraxure Black Bolt | Dragon | Boundless Power FM | 90 | 100 | 1 |
| Fraxure Shrouded Fable | Dragon | Dragon Pulse FM | 80 | 100 | 1 |
| Haxorus Black Bolt | Dragon | Cross-Cut CC | 80+ | 170 | 1 |
| Drakloak Ascended Heroes | Dragon | Dragon Headbutt RP | 70 | 90 | 1 |
| Flapple Surging Sparks | Dragon | Speed Dive GR | 70 | 80 | 1 |
| Hakamo-o 30th Celebration | Dragon | Dragon Claw LF | 70 | 90 | 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 Dragon · 3-Energy Dragon · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 2-Energy Dragon attack in Standard?
Salamence ex's Dragon Pulse, with 240 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 2-Energy Dragon attack do?
About 73, across 37 attacks with printed damage.
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