Unlock the Power of Paralyze in Pokémon TCG Pocket

This guide explores the Paralyze effect in Pokémon TCG Pocket, detailing its mechanics, counter strategies, and deck-building potential.

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• What is Paralyzed in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
• Which Cards Inflict Paralysis?
• How to Cure Paralysis
• Building a Paralyze Deck

Pokémon TCG Pocket faithfully recreates the Paralyzed status condition from the physical card game, albeit with minor adjustments. This guide will break down this Special Condition, explaining its function, how to remove it, and strategies for using it effectively.

What is Paralyzed in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

The Paralyzed condition immobilizes your opponent's Active Pokémon for a single turn, preventing attacks and retreats. The effect automatically wears off at the start of your opponent's next Checkup phase.

Paralyzed vs. Asleep

Both Paralyzed and Asleep prevent the opponent's Pokémon from attacking or retreating. However, Paralyzed resolves automatically after the next Checkup, while Asleep requires a coin flip (heads) or specific card effects to cure.

Paralyzed in Pocket vs. Physical TCG

Unlike the physical TCG, where cards like Full Heal remove Paralysis, Pokémon TCG Pocket currently lacks direct counter cards. The core mechanic—inability to attack or retreat for one turn—remains consistent.

Which Cards Inflict Paralysis?

Currently, only three Genetic Apex cards inflict Paralysis: Pincurchin, Elektross, and Articuno. Each relies on a coin flip, making it a somewhat unpredictable strategy.

How to Cure Paralysis

There are several ways to remove the Paralyzed condition:

1. Time: The effect automatically ends at the start of your next turn.
2. Evolution: Evolving the Paralyzed Pokémon instantly cures it.
3. Retreat: Retreating the Pokémon removes the status effect (since Bench Pokémon cannot have Special Conditions). Cards like Koga can force a retreat.
4. Support Cards: Currently, only Koga's effect counters Paralysis, but only for Weezing or Muk. Future expansions might introduce more options.

Building a Paralyze Deck

Paralysis alone isn't a highly reliable deck archetype. Combining it with Asleep creates a more effective strategy. A strong combination uses Articuno & Frosmoth, leveraging their attacks to inflict both conditions. Here's a sample decklist:

Sample Paralyze/Asleep Deck

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the Paralyze effect in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Remember that the effectiveness of a Paralyze strategy relies heavily on chance and strategic card combinations.