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Best 4-Energy Lightning attacks in Standard
8 Lightning attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 4 Energy; 8 of them print a damage number, averaging 168. Big attacks need setup — plan how you will power them up quickly.
- Attacks
- 8
- Top damage
- 240
- Average
- 168
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vikavolt Ascended Heroes | Lightning | Sparking Strike LLCC | 240 | 160 | 1 |
| Iono's Bellibolt ex Ascended Heroes | Lightning | Thunderous Bolt LLLC | 230 | 280 | 2 |
| Zapdos 30th Celebration | Lightning | Thundering Lightning LLLC | 210 | 120 | 1 |
| Magnezone Surging Sparks | Lightning | Zap Cannon LCCC | 180 | 170 | 1 |
| Electivire Temporal Forces | Lightning | Electroslug LLCC | 140 | 140 | 1 |
| Iron Thorns Temporal Forces | Lightning | Megaton Lariat LLLC | 140 | 140 | 1 |
| Eelektross Black Bolt | Lightning | Buzz Flip LLLC | 100× | 160 | 1 |
| Pikachu 30th Celebration | Lightning | Satisfied Spark LLCC | 100 | 80 | 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 Lightning · 2-Energy Lightning · 3-Energy Lightning · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 4-Energy Lightning attack in Standard?
Vikavolt's Sparking Strike, with 240 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 4-Energy Lightning attack do?
About 168, across 8 attacks with printed damage.
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