Paralyzed Pokémon Pocket Guide: Unveiling the Ability

This guide explores the Paralyze condition in Pokémon TCG Pocket, detailing its mechanics, cures, and optimal deck building strategies. The guide is part of a larger Pokémon TCG Pocket guide.

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• What is Paralyzed in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
• Which Cards Inflict Paralysis?
• How to Recover from Paralysis
• Building a Paralyze Deck

Pokémon TCG Pocket faithfully recreates the Paralyzed status effect, albeit with slight adjustments. This guide provides a complete overview of this Special Condition, covering its function, countermeasures, and effective deck construction techniques.

What is Paralyzed in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

The Paralyzed condition immobilizes the opponent's Active Pokémon for a single turn, preventing attacks and retreats. This effect automatically dissipates after the opponent's next Checkup phase, just before your turn begins.

Paralyzed vs. Asleep

Paralyze and Asleep share similarities, hindering the opponent's Pokémon from attacking or retreating. However, their cures differ. Paralyzed resolves automatically after the next Checkup, while Asleep requires a successful coin toss or specific counter-strategies (like evolution or forced retreat).

Paralyzed in Pocket vs. Physical PTCG

Unlike the physical Pokémon TCG, which features Trainer cards like Full Heal to remove Paralysis, Pokémon TCG Pocket currently lacks direct counter-Paralysis cards. The core mechanic, however, remains consistent: a Paralyzed Pokémon is incapacitated for one turn.

Which Cards Inflict Paralysis?

Currently, only three Genetic Apex expansion cards inflict Paralysis: Pincurchin, Elektross, and Articuno. Each relies on a coin flip, introducing an element of chance that limits their overall reliability as a core deck strategy.

How to Recover from Paralyzed?

Four methods exist to cure Paralysis in Pokémon TCG Pocket:

1. Time: The effect automatically expires at the start of your next turn.
2. Evolution: Evolving the Paralyzed Pokémon instantly removes the condition.
3. Retreat: Retreating the Pokémon removes Paralysis (Bench Pokémon cannot have Special Conditions). Cards like Koga can facilitate this.
4. Support Cards: Currently, only Koga offers Paralysis counterplay, but only for Weezing or Muk. Future expansions may introduce additional options.

Building a Paralyze Deck

Paralysis alone is insufficient for a competitive deck. Combining it with the Asleep condition proves more effective. A potent strategy involves Articuno & Frosmoth, utilizing their attacks to inflict both Asleep and Paralysis. This synergistic approach enhances the deck's overall effectiveness.

Sample Paralyze/Asleep Deck List

This deck list provides a foundation for building a competitive Paralyze/Asleep deck. Remember that card availability and meta shifts may necessitate adjustments.