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Best 3-Energy Psychic attacks in Standard
78 Psychic attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 3 Energy; 71 of them print a damage number, averaging 102. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 78
- Top damage
- 230
- Average
- 102
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven's Claydol Destined Rivals | Psychic | Clay Blast PPC | 220 | 120 | 1 |
| Dusknoir Prismatic Evolutions | Psychic | Shadow Bind PPC | 150 | 160 | 1 |
| Team Rocket's Exeggutor Ascended Heroes | Psychic | Double-Edge PCC | 150 | 140 | 1 |
| Azumarill Temporal Forces | Psychic | Power Tackle PCC | 140 | 130 | 1 |
| Togekiss Ascended Heroes | Psychic | Speed Wing CCC | 140 | 140 | 1 |
| Houndstone Mega Evolution | Psychic | Hammer In PPC | 130 | 140 | 1 |
| Xerneas Surging Sparks | Psychic | Giga Impact PPC | 130 | 130 | 1 |
| Deoxys Chaos Rising | Psychic | Psyspear PPP | 120 | 120 | 1 |
| Iron Valiant Temporal Forces | Psychic | Zen Blade PPC | 120 | 130 | 1 |
| Lunala 30th Celebration | Psychic | Lunar Blast PCC | 120 | 160 | 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 Psychic · 2-Energy Psychic · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 3-Energy Psychic attack in Standard?
Mewtwo ex's Psychic Powers, with 230 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 3-Energy Psychic attack do?
About 102, across 71 attacks with printed damage.
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