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Best 4-Energy Water attacks in Standard
14 Water attacks in the 2026–27 Standard format cost exactly 4 Energy; 14 of them print a damage number, averaging 132. Big attacks need setup — plan how you will power them up quickly.
- Attacks
- 14
- Top damage
- 250
- Average
- 132
Hardest hitters
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Kyurem ex Surging Sparks | Water | Black Frost WWCC | 250 | 230 | 2 |
| Mamoswine Phantasmal Flames | Water | Blizzard Edge WCCC | 200 | 180 | 1 |
| Avalugg Chaos Rising | Water | Frost Stamp WWCC | 160 | 160 | 1 |
| Seismitoad Black Bolt | Water | Hyper Voice WCCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Beartic Black Bolt | Water | Sheer Cold WWWC | 150 | 150 | 1 |
| Cetitan Surging Sparks | Water | Dangerous Mouth WCCC | 150 | 180 | 1 |
| Cetitan ex Destined Rivals | Water | Crushing Press WWWC | 140+ | 300 | 2 |
| Regice ex Ascended Heroes | Water | Ice Prison WCCC | 140 | 230 | 2 |
| Abomasnow Destined Rivals | Water | Frozen Wood WWWC | 120+ | 150 | 1 |
| Dondozo ex Destined Rivals | Water | Dynamic Dive WWCC | 120+ | 260 | 2 |
| Veluza Stellar Crown | Water | Sonic Edge CCCC | 110 | 130 | 1 |
| Cetoddle Destined Rivals | Water | Frost Smash WWWC | 80 | 100 | 1 |
| Kyogre 30th Celebration | Water | Hydro Pump CCCC | 60+ | 140 | 1 |
| Wailord Journey Together | Water | Hydro Pump CCCC | 10+ | 240 | 1 |
Best on single-Prize Pokémon
Same cost, but only 1 Prize card if they get Knocked Out.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mamoswine Phantasmal Flames | Water | Blizzard Edge WCCC | 200 | 180 | 1 |
| Avalugg Chaos Rising | Water | Frost Stamp WWCC | 160 | 160 | 1 |
| Seismitoad Black Bolt | Water | Hyper Voice WCCC | 160 | 170 | 1 |
| Beartic Black Bolt | Water | Sheer Cold WWWC | 150 | 150 | 1 |
| Cetitan Surging Sparks | Water | Dangerous Mouth WCCC | 150 | 180 | 1 |
| Abomasnow Destined Rivals | Water | Frozen Wood WWWC | 120+ | 150 | 1 |
| Veluza Stellar Crown | Water | Sonic Edge CCCC | 110 | 130 | 1 |
| Cetoddle Destined Rivals | Water | Frost Smash WWWC | 80 | 100 | 1 |
| Kyogre 30th Celebration | Water | Hydro Pump CCCC | 60+ | 140 | 1 |
| Wailord Journey Together | Water | Hydro Pump CCCC | 10+ | 240 | 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 · 3-Energy Water · all Energy-cost lists · why Energy cost matters
Questions people ask
What is the strongest 4-Energy Water attack in Standard?
Black Kyurem ex's Black Frost, with 250 printed damage.
How much damage does an average 4-Energy Water attack do?
About 132, across 14 attacks with printed damage.
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