In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is a debilitating status condition. This guide explains what Sleep does, how to cure it, and which cards inflict it.
What is Sleep?
Sleep renders a Pokémon unable to attack, use abilities, or retreat. Essentially, a sleeping Pokémon is a vulnerable target.
Curing Sleep
There are two primary methods:
- Coin Toss: Each turn, a coin toss determines if the Pokémon wakes up. This is a chance-based cure.
- Evolution: Evolving a sleeping Pokémon cures the Sleep status.
A less common method involves the Koga Trainer card, which returns a sleeping Weezing or Muk to your hand.
Sleep-Inducing Cards
Eight cards currently inflict Sleep:
| Sleep Card | Method | How to Obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Darkrai (A2 109) | Guaranteed effect of "Dark Void" attack | Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga) |
| Flabebe (A1a 036) | Guaranteed effect of "Hypnotic Gaze" attack | 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's Strategic Advantage
Hypno stands out due to its ability to inflict Sleep from the bench, making it a powerful support card for Psychic decks, particularly alongside Pokémon like Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir. While other Sleep-inducing cards exist, Hypno's efficiency currently makes it a meta-defining card.
