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Best 4-Energy Metal attacks in Standard
13 Metal attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 4 Energy; 13 of them print a damage number, averaging 159. Big attacks need setup — plan how you will power them up quickly.
- Attacks
- 13
- Top damage
- 240
- Average
- 159
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hop's Zacian ex Journey Together | Metal | Brave Slash MMMC | 240 | 230 | 2 |
| Aegislash Perfect Order | Metal | Metal Slash MCCC | 230 | 150 | 1 |
| Solgaleo 30th Celebration | Metal | Sunsteel Strike MMCC | 220 | 170 | 1 |
| Metagross Temporal Forces | Metal | Luster Blast MCCC | 200 | 180 | 1 |
| Copperajah Journey Together | Metal | Mega Impact MMCC | 160 | 190 | 1 |
| Metagross Chaos Rising | Metal | Metallic Hammer MMMC | 150+ | 180 | 1 |
| Orthworm ex Stellar Crown | Metal | Rock Tomb CCCC | 150 | 220 | 2 |
| Steelix Mega Evolution | Metal | Skull Bash MMCC | 140 | 200 | 1 |
| Registeel ex Ascended Heroes | Metal | Protecting Steel MCCC | 140 | 230 | 2 |
| Copperajah Shrouded Fable | Metal | Nasal Lariat MMMC | 130+ | 200 | 1 |
| Ferrothorn White Flare | Metal | Metal Claw MCCC | 130 | 140 | 1 |
| Melmetal ex Stellar Crown | Metal | Iron Swing MMCC | 100× | 280 | 2 |
| Forretress Destined Rivals | Metal | Hurricane of Needles MCCC | 80× | 130 | 1 |
Best on single-Prize Pokémon
Same cost, but only 1 Prize card if they get Knocked Out.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegislash Perfect Order | Metal | Metal Slash MCCC | 230 | 150 | 1 |
| Solgaleo 30th Celebration | Metal | Sunsteel Strike MMCC | 220 | 170 | 1 |
| Metagross Temporal Forces | Metal | Luster Blast MCCC | 200 | 180 | 1 |
| Copperajah Journey Together | Metal | Mega Impact MMCC | 160 | 190 | 1 |
| Metagross Chaos Rising | Metal | Metallic Hammer MMMC | 150+ | 180 | 1 |
| Steelix Mega Evolution | Metal | Skull Bash MMCC | 140 | 200 | 1 |
| Copperajah Shrouded Fable | Metal | Nasal Lariat MMMC | 130+ | 200 | 1 |
| Ferrothorn White Flare | Metal | Metal Claw MCCC | 130 | 140 | 1 |
| Forretress Destined Rivals | Metal | Hurricane of Needles MCCC | 80× | 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 · 3-Energy Metal · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 4-Energy Metal attack in Standard?
Hop's Zacian ex's Brave Slash, with 240 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 4-Energy Metal attack do?
About 159, across 13 attacks with printed damage.
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