Carracosta in Standard: cards, attacks & deck stats
Carracosta has 3 cards legal in the 2026–27 Standard format, mostly as a Water-type Pokémon (Stage 2). Here are its stats for deck building.
- Legal cards
- 3
- Top damage
- 150
- Most HP
- 180
- ex / Mega ex
- 0 / 0
- With an Ability
- 3
Is Carracosta good in Standard?
Its hardest-hitting attack is Big Bite on Carracosta (Black Bolt), doing 150 for 3 Energy. For the best value, Tidal Wave on Carracosta does 150 for just 2 Energy. The bulkiest version is Carracosta with 180 HP. Watch out for Lightning attackers — that's its weakness.
Evolution line
Evolves from Tirtouga. Plan your line counts — see building your first deck.
Abilities
Carracosta (Black Bolt): Mighty Shell · Carracosta (Black Bolt): Mighty Shell · Carracosta (Stellar Crown): Primal Knowledge. Abilities can be used without attacking — check the card for exactly what each one does.
Every Standard-legal Carracosta card
| Card | Set | HP | Stage | Attacks (cost · damage) | Retreat | Weakness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carracosta 23/86 Ability: Mighty Shell | Black Bolt I | 180 | Stage 2 | Big Bite WCC 150 | 3 | Lightning ×2 |
| Carracosta 107/86 Ability: Mighty Shell | Black Bolt I | 180 | Stage 2 | Big Bite WCC 150 | 3 | Lightning ×2 |
| Carracosta 38/142 Ability: Primal Knowledge | Stellar Crown H | 160 | Stage 2 | Tidal Wave WW 150 | 3 | Lightning ×2 |
Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy). Damage is the printed number; + and × attacks can do more.
Counter guides
Other Water Pokémon in Standard
See also: every Carracosta card ever printed · Carracosta for young collectors.
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