Pokémon Snooze: Pocket Sleep's Enigma Revealed

Feb 12,25

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:

  1. Coin Toss: Each turn, a coin toss determines if the Pokémon wakes up. This is a random chance.
  2. Evolution: Evolving a sleeping Pokémon cures the Sleep condition.
  3. 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:

Hypno from Pokemon TCG Pocket, the best card that can inflict the Sleep status

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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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