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Best 2-Energy Lightning attacks in Standard
87 Lightning attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 2 Energy; 81 of them print a damage number, averaging 61. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 87
- Top damage
- 260
- Average
- 61
Hardest hitters
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 Lightning · 3-Energy Lightning · 4-Energy Lightning · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 2-Energy Lightning attack in Standard?
Vikavolt's Giga Railgun, with 260 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 2-Energy Lightning attack do?
About 61, across 81 attacks with printed damage.
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