Pokémon TCG: Understanding the Pocket Sleep Status
- By Carter
- Feb 20,2025
In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is a significant hindrance. While easily cured, its impact can be game-altering. This guide details Sleep's effects and cures.
Understanding Sleep in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Sleep renders a Pokémon unable to attack, use abilities, or retreat. A sleeping active Pokémon is essentially defenseless.
Curing Sleep
Two primary methods exist:
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Coin Toss: Each turn, a coin toss determines if the Pokémon wakes. This can be instantaneous or prolonged, 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.
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 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 stands out due to its bench-based Sleep induction, making it a potent support card for Psychic decks. While Frosmoth and Wigglytuff ex are viable, Hypno's strategic advantage remains unmatched.
