In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is the most frustrating status condition. While there's a cure, its lingering effects can significantly impact your game. Here’s a complete guide to understanding and overcoming Sleep.
When a Pokémon is afflicted with Sleep, it's completely incapacitated. It can't attack, use abilities, or retreat. Essentially, your sleeping Pokémon becomes a vulnerable target on your active spot until cured.
There are two primary ways to wake your Pokémon from its slumber: a successful coin toss each turn, or evolution.
The coin toss offers a chance for recovery each turn, potentially curing Sleep immediately. However, consecutive unlucky flips can leave your Pokémon useless for multiple turns, unlike the more manageable Paralysis and Poison. While you can prepare alternative attackers or hope for an evolution, your opponent might capitalize on your incapacitated Pokémon, potentially leading to a knockout and extra points.
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.
Currently, eight cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket can inflict Sleep, including Darkrai, Wigglytuff, and Hypno (the latter being highly competitive). Here's a breakdown:
| Sleep Card | Method | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| 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 via Flickering Spores attack | 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 as the most potent Sleep-inducing card due to its bench-based ability. Its effectiveness as a support card for Psychic decks, particularly alongside Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir, is undeniable.
While Frosmoth and Wigglytuff ex can be incorporated into various decks, Hypno's current dominance in the meta stems from its ability to inflict Sleep without hindering your overall strategy.
Now that you understand Sleep, explore other powerful strategies and deck combinations in Pokémon TCG Pocket.
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