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Pokemon TCG Pocket Sleep Status Explained

Author : Aiden Mar 16,2025

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is the most frustrating status condition. While there's a cure, its unpredictable nature can significantly impact your game. Let's explore everything about Sleep and how to wake your Pokémon.

What Does Sleep Mean in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

When a Pokémon is afflicted with Sleep, it's completely incapacitated. It can't attack, use abilities, or retreat. Essentially, your sleeping Pokémon becomes a vulnerable target on your active spot until cured.

How to Cure Sleep

There are two primary ways to cure Sleep: a successful coin toss each turn, or evolution. The coin toss provides a chance of waking your Pokémon each turn, potentially freeing it quickly. However, consecutive unlucky flips can leave your Pokémon useless for multiple turns, unlike the Paralysis and Poison statuses which have more predictable durations. While you can prepare alternative attackers or aim for an evolution, your opponent might capitalize on your weakened position.

A less common method involves the Koga Trainer card, which can return a sleeping Weezing or Muk to your hand. This is a niche solution limited to these two Pokémon.

Related: Best Dialga Ex Decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket

All Sleep 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 currently inflict Sleep in Pokémon TCG Pocket, including Darkrai, Wigglytuff, and Hypno (the most competitively viable). Here's a complete list, detailing their methods and acquisition:

Sleep CardMethodHow to Get
Darkrai (A2 109)Guaranteed effect via Dark Void attackSpace-Time Smackdown (Dialga)
Flabebe (A1a 036)Guaranteed effect via Hypnotic GazeMythical Island
Frosmoth (A1 093)Guaranteed effect via Powder Snow attackGenetic Apex
Hypno (A1 125)Coin flip effect via Sleep Pendulum abilityGenetic Apex (Pikachu)
Jigglypuff (P-A 022)Guaranteed effect via Sing attackPromo-A
Shiinotic (A1a 008)Guaranteed secondary effect of Flickering SporesMythical Island
Vileplume (A1 013)Side effect of Soothing ScentGenetic Apex (Charizard)
Wigglytuff ex (A1 195)Additional effect of Sleepy Song attackGenetic Apex (Pikachu)

Hypno stands out as the most potent Sleep card due to its ability to inflict Sleep from the bench, making it a powerful support for Psychic decks alongside heavy hitters like Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir.

While Frosmoth and Wigglytuff ex are viable in specific decks, Hypno’s unique advantage makes it currently the most competitive Sleep card without hindering overall strategy. Now that you understand Sleep, try building a Palkia ex deck to discover other powerful card combinations.

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