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Best 3-Energy Water attacks in Standard
76 Water attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 3 Energy; 70 of them print a damage number, averaging 107. This is the sweet spot for many main attackers.
- Attacks
- 76
- Top damage
- 280
- Average
- 107
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clawitzer Mega Evolution | Water | Aqua Launcher WWW | 210 | 130 | 1 |
| Iron Bundle Surging Sparks | Water | Gusting Collision WWC | 200- | 100 | 1 |
| Crawdaunt Twilight Masquerade | Water | Rampaging Hammer WWC | 180 | 130 | 1 |
| Aurorus Perfect Order | Water | Freezing Chill WWC | 150 | 170 | 1 |
| Carracosta Black Bolt | Water | Big Bite WCC | 150 | 180 | 1 |
| Golisopod Chaos Rising | Water | Boundless Power CCC | 150 | 140 | 1 |
| Floatzel Destined Rivals | Water | Aqua Slash WCC | 140 | 120 | 1 |
| Glalie Twilight Masquerade | Water | Crazy Headbutt WCC | 140 | 120 | 1 |
| Glastrier Ascended Heroes | Water | Frosty Typhoon WWW | 130 | 130 | 1 |
| Kyogre Mega Evolution | Water | Swirling Waves WWC | 130 | 150 | 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 Water · 2-Energy Water · 4-Energy Water · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 3-Energy Water attack in Standard?
Vaporeon ex's Aquamarine, with 280 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 3-Energy Water attack do?
About 107, across 70 attacks with printed damage.
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