Pokemon TCG Pocket Sleep Status Explained
In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is a significant hindrance, rendering a Pokémon unable to attack, use abilities, or retreat. While easily cured, its impact can be game-changing. This guide details Sleep's effects and cures.
What is Sleep in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Sleep prevents a Pokémon from taking any action until cured. A sleeping Pokémon on your active spot is effectively useless.
Curing Sleep
There are primarily two ways to wake a sleeping Pokémon:
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Coin Toss: Each turn, a coin toss determines if the Pokémon wakes up. This can be as quick as one turn, or significantly longer, depending on luck.
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Evolution: Evolving a sleeping Pokémon instantly cures it.
A less common method involves the Koga Trainer card, which returns a sleeping Weezing or Muk to your hand.
Sleep-Inducing Cards
Eight cards currently inflict Sleep:
| Sleep Card | Method | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Darkrai (A2 109) | Guaranteed effect of "Dark Void" attack | Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga) |
| Flabebe (A1a 036) | Guaranteed effect of "Hypnotic Gaze" move | Mythical Island |
| Frosmoth (A1 093) | Guaranteed effect of "Powder Snow" attack | Genetic Apex |
| Hypno (A1 125) | Coin flip based on "Sleep Pendulum" ability | Genetic Apex (Pikachu) |
| Jigglypuff (P-A 022) | Guaranteed effect of "Sing" attack | Promo-A |
| Shiinotic (A1a 008) | Guaranteed secondary effect of "Flickering Spores" | Mythical Island |
| Vileplume (A1 013) | Side effect of "Soothing Scent" | Genetic Apex (Charizard) |
| Wigglytuff ex (A1 195) | Additional effect of "Sleepy Song" attack | Genetic Apex (Pikachu) |
Hypno's ability to inflict Sleep from the bench makes it particularly potent, especially in Psychic decks alongside Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir. While Frosmoth and Wigglytuff ex are also viable options, Hypno currently stands out due to its strategic versatility.
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