Pokémon Snooze: Pocket Sleep's Enigma Revealed
In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is a debilitating status condition. This guide explains what it does, how to cure it, and which cards inflict it.
What is Sleep?
Sleep renders a Pokémon unable to attack, use abilities, or retreat. It effectively immobilizes your active Pokémon.
Curing Sleep
There are three primary ways to wake a sleeping Pokémon:
- Coin Toss: Each turn, a coin toss determines if the Pokémon wakes up. This is a random chance.
- Evolution: Evolving a sleeping Pokémon cures the Sleep condition.
- Koga Trainer Card: This card specifically returns a sleeping Weezing or Muk to your hand.
The coin toss method relies on luck, potentially leaving your Pokémon vulnerable for multiple turns. Evolution offers a more reliable, albeit less immediate, solution.
Sleep-Inducing Cards
Eight cards currently inflict Sleep:
| Sleep Card | Method | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Darkrai (A2 109) | Guaranteed effect of "Dark Void" attack | Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga) |
| Flabebe (A1a 036) | Guaranteed effect of "Hypnotic Gaze" move | Mythical Island |
| Frosmoth (A1 093) | Guaranteed effect of "Powder Snow" attack | Genetic Apex |
| Hypno (A1 125) | Coin flip effect of "Sleep Pendulum" ability | Genetic Apex (Pikachu) |
| Jigglypuff (P-A 022) | Guaranteed effect of "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: The Most Dangerous Sleep Card
Hypno stands out due to its ability to inflict Sleep from the bench, without needing Energy. This makes it a powerful support card for Psychic decks, complementing strong attackers like Mewtwo ex. While other cards can inflict Sleep, Hypno's strategic advantage currently makes it the most competitive option.
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