In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is a significant hindrance, effectively neutralizing affected Pokémon. This guide details Sleep's effects and how to counter it.
Understanding Sleep in Pokémon TCG Pocket
A Pokémon afflicted with Sleep cannot attack, use abilities, or retreat. It becomes a vulnerable target while asleep.
Curing Sleep
There are primarily two methods to awaken a sleeping Pokémon:
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Coin Toss: Each turn, a coin toss determines if the Pokémon wakes up. This offers a chance of immediate 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 returns a sleeping Weezing or Muk to your hand. This is Pokémon-specific.
Sleep-Inducing Cards
Eight cards currently inflict Sleep:
| 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 using "Soothing Scent" | Genetic Apex (Charizard) |
| Wigglytuff ex (A1 195) | Additional effect of "Sleepy Song" attack | Genetic Apex (Pikachu) |
Strategic Considerations
Hypno stands out due to its ability to inflict Sleep from the bench, making it a potent support card for Psychic decks, synergizing well with powerful attackers like Mewtwo ex. While other Sleep-inducing cards exist, Hypno's effectiveness without hindering your overall strategy makes it currently the most competitive option.
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