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Best 3-Energy Metal attacks in Standard
56 Metal attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 3 Energy; 54 of them print a damage number, averaging 112. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 56
- Top damage
- 260
- Average
- 112
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melmetal Stellar Crown | Metal | Reforged Axe MCC | 250 | 160 | 1 |
| Archaludon Prismatic Evolutions | Metal | Iron Blaster MMC | 160 | 180 | 1 |
| Bastiodon Pitch Black | Metal | Hammer In MMC | 160 | 160 | 1 |
| Hop's Corviknight Journey Together | Metal | Steel Wing MMC | 150 | 170 | 1 |
| Duraludon Surging Sparks | Metal | Duralubeam MMM | 130 | 130 | 1 |
| Forretress Temporal Forces | Metal | Steel Tackle CCC | 130 | 130 | 1 |
| Heatran Prismatic Evolutions | Metal | Iron Buster MMC | 130 | 130 | 1 |
| Aggron Twilight Masquerade | Metal | Guard Claw MCC | 120 | 180 | 1 |
| Archaludon Phantasmal Flames | Metal | Coated Attack MMM | 120 | 180 | 1 |
| Bronzong Pitch Black | Metal | Metal Block MMC | 120 | 130 | 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 Metal · 2-Energy Metal · 4-Energy Metal · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 3-Energy Metal attack in Standard?
Mega Mawile ex's Huge Bite, with 260 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 3-Energy Metal attack do?
About 112, across 54 attacks with printed damage.
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