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Pokemon TCG Pocket Sleep Status Explained

Author：Kristen Update：Feb 28,2025

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is a significant hindrance. While easily cured, its impact can be game-altering. This guide details Sleep's effects and cures.

Understanding Sleep in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Sleep renders a Pokémon unable to attack, use abilities, or retreat. A sleeping active Pokémon is vulnerable.

Curing Sleep

Two primary methods exist:

Coin Toss: Each turn, a coin toss determines if the Pokémon wakes. This can be instantaneous or prolonged.
Evolution: Evolving a sleeping Pokémon cures the status.

A less common method involves the Koga Trainer card, which returns a sleeping Weezing or Muk to your hand.

All Sleep-Inducing Cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket

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

Image via The Pokemon Company

Eight cards inflict Sleep:

Sleep Card	Method	Acquisition
Darkrai (A2 109)	Guaranteed effect via "Dark Void" attack	Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga)
Flabebe (A1a 036)	Guaranteed effect via "Hypnotic Gaze"	Mythical Island
Frosmoth (A1 093)	Guaranteed effect via "Powder Snow" attack	Genetic Apex
Hypno (A1 125)	Coin flip-based effect 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 "Soothing Scent"	Genetic Apex (Charizard)
Wigglytuff ex (A1 195)	Additional effect of "Sleepy Song" attack	Genetic Apex (Pikachu)

Hypno stands out due to its bench-based Sleep infliction, making it a potent support card for Psychic decks. While other cards offer Sleep effects, Hypno's strategic advantage remains unmatched in the current meta.

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