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In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is a debilitating status condition that significantly hinders a Pokémon's performance. This guide details its effects and how to counter it.
Understanding Sleep in Pokémon TCG Pocket
When afflicted with Sleep, a Pokémon is completely incapacitated. It cannot attack, use abilities, or retreat. This renders the affected Pokémon a vulnerable target in the active spot.
Curing Sleep
There are primarily two methods for curing Sleep:
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Coin Toss: Each turn, a coin toss determines if the sleeping Pokémon wakes up. This offers a chance of quick recovery, but also the possibility of prolonged sleep.
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Evolution: Evolving a sleeping Pokémon instantly cures the Sleep condition.
A less common method involves the Koga Trainer card, which only works on Weezing and Muk, returning them to your hand.
Sleep-Inducing Cards
Eight cards currently inflict the Sleep status:
| Sleep Card | Method | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Darkrai (A2 109) | Guaranteed effect via "Dark Void" attack | Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga) |
| Flabebe (A1a 036) | Guaranteed effect via "Hypnotic Gaze" move | Mythical Island |
| Frosmoth (A1 093) | Guaranteed effect via "Powder Snow" attack | Genetic Apex |
| Hypno (A1 125) | Coin flip 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 Strategic Advantage
Hypno stands out due to its ability to inflict Sleep from the bench, without requiring Energy. This makes it a powerful support card for Psychic decks, particularly when paired with strong attackers like Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir. While other Sleep-inducing cards can be incorporated into various decks, Hypno’s versatility currently makes it the most competitive option.
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