PlayKnock-out maths

How to knock out a 270 HP Pokémon

23 Standard cards have exactly 270 HP. 16 Standard attacks print 270+ damage and Knock them Out in one hit; another 246 do it when they hit Weakness. 262 attacks do at least 135, enough for a two-hit Knock Out.

One-hit attacks

16

With Weakness

246

Cheapest

2 Energy

Needed with Weakness

135

Fastest one-hit Knock Outs

Attacks that print at least 270 damage, fewest Energy first.

One-hit Knock Outs with Weakness

These print 135–260 damage, which doubles to 270+ against a Pokémon weak to them.

Standard Pokémon with 270 HP

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).

Questions people ask

How much damage do you need to knock out a 270 HP Pokémon?

270 in one hit, or 135 if the attack hits its Weakness (×2). Two hits of 135 also work.

What is the cheapest attack that one-shots 270 HP?

Slaking ex's Great Swing — 280 damage for 2 Energy.

Which Pokémon have 270 HP?

23 Standard cards, including Mega Audino ex, Mega Diancie ex, Mega Mawile ex, Mega Zeraora ex, Arven's Mabosstiff ex and Azumarill ex.