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Best 3-Energy Fire attacks in Standard
69 Fire attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 3 Energy; 66 of them print a damage number, averaging 119. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 69
- Top damage
- 320
- Average
- 119
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darmanitan Twilight Masquerade | Fire | Inferno Onrush RRR | 210 | 140 | 1 |
| Infernape Twilight Masquerade | Fire | Scorching Fire RRC | 200 | 140 | 1 |
| Ceruledge Surging Sparks | Fire | Black Blaze Slash RRC | 160 | 140 | 1 |
| Ethan's Typhlosion Destined Rivals | Fire | Steam Artillery RRC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Pyroar Prismatic Evolutions | Fire | Flame Tackle RRC | 160 | 120 | 1 |
| Volcarona Surging Sparks | Fire | Turbulent Wings RCC | 150 | 140 | 1 |
| Heatmor Temporal Forces | Fire | Licking Flames RRC | 130 | 110 | 1 |
| Ho-Oh Chaos Rising | Fire | Bright Wing RRR | 130 | 130 | 1 |
| Moltres 30th Celebration | Fire | Fire Spin RRC | 130 | 120 | 1 |
| Salazzle Ascended Heroes | Fire | Flamethrower RCC | 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 Fire · 2-Energy Fire · 4-Energy Fire · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 3-Energy Fire attack in Standard?
Mega Emboar ex's Crimson Blast, with 320 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 3-Energy Fire attack do?
About 119, across 66 attacks with printed damage.
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