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Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Promo-A Vol. 2 cards introduced a new Jigglypuff, sparking renewed discussions about one key Special Condition: Asleep. To help you navigate this new deviation in the metagame, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide. It starts with a simple explanation ofthe Asleep conditionfor beginners, covers all cards that can inflict it, and wraps up with a deck build designed to take advantage of it. Here’s everything you need to know about Asleep inPokemon TCG Pocket.
What Is “Asleep” in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
Also known as the “sleep status,”Asleep is a Special Condition that prevents an Active Pokemon from attacking or retreating. Once applied, the Asleep Pokemon must flip a coin during the round’s checkup. If it’s tails, the Pokemon stays Asleep (unable to attack or retreat) for another round.
The in-game description states, “Asleep Pokemon cannot attack or retreat. The player whose Pokemon is Asleep flips a coin during each Pokemon Checkup. If heads, the Pokemon recovers. If tails, it stays Asleep.”
Asleep is one of the three Special Conditions inPokemon TCG Pocket, alongside Paralyzed and Poisoned. (Confused and Burned might be introduced in future updates.)
Asleep vs. Paralyzed
Both Asleep and Paralyzed prevent the enemy from attacking or retreating, butthey differ in duration. Asleep requires a successful coin toss to end, while Paralyzed is automatically removed after one round, with no action needed from the enemy.
Which Cards Have the Asleep Ability?
Beforethe Venusaur Drop Event, only four cards could apply Asleep: Wigglytuff ex, Vileplume, Hypno, and Frosmoth. The event added another card to this roster by introducing a new Jigglypuff with the “Sing” ability, which puts the enemy to sleep.
This newPromo-AJigglypuff is the only Asleep applier that doesn’t deal damage. All other Pokemon on the list inflict the status after dealing damage. Hypno’s Sleep Pendulum, however, can apply Asleep from the bench since it’s an Ability, not an Attack.
How Do You Recover from Asleep?
There are three ways to remove the Asleep Special Condition: Retreat, Evolution, and Supporter abilities.
Asleep cannot stack up with Paralyzed and Confused.
What Is the Best Asleep Deck?
With the release of Promo-A Jigglypuff, a solid Asleep deck to try is Wigglytuff ex with Frosmoth and Articuno. You’ll also need Snom for Frosmoth’s evolution. For Supporters andItem cards, include Misty, Sabrina, Professor’s Research, X Speed, and Poke Ball.
Wigglypuff ex
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Poke Ball
This deck likely won’t net you many wins and is better suited as a meme deck to annoy your opponents. Since the game’s launch, Wigglytuff ex has struggled to rank high onPokemon Pocket’s tier list, and the release of Promo-A Jigglypuff doesn’t seem to be enough to push it higher on the ladder.
Another lineup to try with the new Jigglypuff is a Hypno deck. For this, you’ll need the Drowzee-Hypno evolution line, along with Jigglypuff and Wigglytuff’s.
