Among the three status conditions in *Pokémon TCG Pocket*, Sleep stands out as the most frustrating by a wide margin. With only one primary method of removal and a bit of luck required, it can easily turn the tide of battle against an unlucky player. Below is everything you need to know about the Sleep status in *Pokémon TCG Pocket* and how to manage it effectively.
What Does Sleep Mean in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
When a Pokémon is affected by the Sleep status in *Pokémon TCG Pocket*, it becomes completely immobilized. During this time, the afflicted Pokémon cannot attack, use any abilities, or retreat to the bench. As long as the status remains active, your once-powerful attacker becomes a passive target on the battlefield—leaving you scrambling for alternatives.
How to Cure Sleep
In *Pokémon TCG Pocket*, there are primarily two ways to cure the Sleep condition:
- Coin Flip Mechanic: At the start of each turn, a coin toss is performed to determine whether the sleeping Pokémon wakes up. A successful flip ends the status immediately, but consecutive failures keep your Pokémon sidelined.
- Evolving the Pokémon: If you have access to the next evolution stage, evolving your sleeping Pokémon will instantly clear the Sleep condition. This method gives you some control over the situation, assuming you have the right cards and resources ready.
While the coin flip offers a chance to recover each turn, it's inherently unreliable. Multiple failed flips can result in a key Pokémon being out of commission for several turns—potentially costing you the game. Meanwhile, opponents may take advantage of your stalled offense by setting up their own board or dealing damage to your benched team.
A lesser-known third option involves the Koga Trainer card, which allows you to return a sleeping Weezing or Muk back to your hand. However, this solution is limited strictly to those two Pokémon, making it a niche fix at best.
All Sleep Cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Currently, there are eight different cards in *Pokémon TCG Pocket* capable of inflicting the Sleep status. These include Darkrai, Wigglytuff, Hypno, and more. Among them, Hypno has proven to be the most competitive due to its ability to apply Sleep from the bench without needing Energy attached.
Below is a full list of all Sleep-inflicting cards, including how they work and where to find them:
| Sleep Card | Method | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Darkrai (A2 109) | Through its attack, Dark Void, as a guaranteed effect | Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga) |
| Flabebe (A1a 036) | Using its move, Hypnotic Gaze, as a guaranteed effect | Mythical Island |
| Frosmoth (A1 093) | With its Powder Snow attack, also a guaranteed status effect | Genetic Apex |
| Hypno (A1 125) | Using its ability, Sleep Pendulum, based on a coin flip | Genetic Apex (Pikachu) |
| Jigglypuff (P-A 022) | The guaranteed effect of its Sing attack | Promo-A |
| Shiinotic (A1a 008) | A guaranteed secondary effect of its Flickering Spores attack | Mythical Island |
| Vileplume (A1 013) | A side effect of using Soothing Scent | Genetic Apex (Charizard) |
| Wigglytuff ex (A1 195) | An additional effect of its Sleepy Song attack | Genetic Apex (Pikachu) |
Why Hypno Stands Out
Hypno is currently the most dangerous and effective Sleep card in *Pokémon TCG Pocket*. Thanks to its Sleep Pendulum Ability, it can put an opposing Active Pokémon to sleep without requiring any Energy attachments. This makes it an ideal support card for Psychic-type decks, allowing players to stall opponents while quickly setting up powerful attackers like Mewtwo ex and its devastating Psydrive attack. Pairing Hypno with a Gardevoir can further accelerate your setup through its supportive Ability.
While Frosmoth and Wigglytuff ex offer viable options in certain decks, Hypno remains the only Sleep-inducing card that maintains competitiveness without slowing down your overall strategy in the current meta.
Now that you understand how the Sleep status works and how to counteract it, consider experimenting with the latest Palkia ex deck in *Pokémon TCG Pocket* to explore new synergies and power plays made possible by the newest card releases.
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