In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is a particularly debilitating status condition. While there are ways to counter it, its impact can significantly hinder gameplay. This guide details everything you need to know about Sleep and how to overcome it.
Understanding Sleep in Pokémon TCG Pocket
When a Pokémon is afflicted with Sleep, it's completely incapacitated. It cannot attack, use abilities, or retreat. Essentially, it becomes a vulnerable target in the active spot until cured.
Curing Sleep
There are primarily two ways to cure Sleep:
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Coin Toss: Each turn, a coin toss determines if a sleeping Pokémon awakens. This offers a chance for quick recovery, but also the possibility of prolonged sleep.
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Evolution: Evolving a sleeping Pokémon instantly cures the Sleep status.
A less common method involves the Koga Trainer card, which can return a sleeping Weezing or Muk to your hand. This is a Pokémon-specific solution.
All Sleep-Inducing Cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket
| Sleep Card | Method | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| Darkrai (A2 109) | Guaranteed effect via "Dark Void" attack | Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga) |
| Flabebe (A1a 036) | Guaranteed effect via "Hypnotic Gaze" | Mythical Island |
| Frosmoth (A1 093) | Guaranteed effect via "Powder Snow" attack | Genetic Apex |
| Hypno (A1 125) | Coin flip based effect via "Sleep Pendulum" ability | Genetic Apex (Pikachu) |
| Jigglypuff (P-A 022) | Guaranteed effect via "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 a highly effective support card, particularly for Psychic decks. While other Sleep-inducing cards can be incorporated into various decks, Hypno's strategic advantage remains unmatched in the current meta.
