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Pokemon TCG Pocket Sleep Status Explained

Author : Caleb

Feb 21,2025

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, Sleep is a debilitating status condition. This guide explains what it does, how to cure it, and which cards inflict it.

Understanding Sleep in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Sleep renders a Pokémon unable to attack, use abilities, or retreat. Essentially, a sleeping Pokémon is a sitting duck.

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 only works on Weezing or Muk, returning them to your hand.

Cards that Inflict Sleep

Eight cards currently inflict Sleep:

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

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Sleep Card	Method	How to Get
Darkrai (A2 109)	Guaranteed effect of "Dark Void" attack	Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga)
Flabebe (A1a 036)	Guaranteed effect of "Hypnotic Gaze" move	Mythical Island
Frosmoth (A1 093)	Guaranteed effect of "Powder Snow" attack	Genetic Apex
Hypno (A1 125)	Coin flip based on "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: The Most Dangerous Sleep Inflictor

Hypno stands out due to its ability to inflict Sleep from the bench, making it a potent support card for Psychic decks, particularly when paired with strong attackers like Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir. While other Sleep cards can be effective, Hypno's unique ability makes it currently the most strategically valuable.