Pokemon TCG Pocket: Paralyzed, Explained (& All Cards with ‘Paralyze’ Ability)

This guide explores the Paralyze effect in Pokémon TCG Pocket, explaining its mechanics, cures, and potential deck-building strategies. The article is part of a larger guide on Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Quick Links

• 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, albeit with minor adjustments. This guide details its function, removal methods, and strategic implications.

What is Paralyzed in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

The Paralyzed status prevents an opponent's Active Pokémon from attacking or retreating for one turn. The effect automatically ends before the opponent's next turn begins.

Paralyzed vs. Asleep

Both Paralyzed and Asleep prevent attacks and retreats. However, Paralyzed automatically resolves after the next Checkup, while Asleep requires a coin flip or specific counter-strategies for recovery.

Paralyzed in Pokémon 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 uses a coin flip, making Paralysis a chance-based effect rather than a guaranteed outcome.

How to Cure Paralysis?

Four methods exist to remove the Paralyzed status:

1. Automatic Resolution: The effect ends at the start of your next turn.
2. Evolution: Evolving the affected Pokémon immediately cures Paralysis.
3. Retreat: Retreating the Pokémon removes the status (bench Pokémon cannot have Special Conditions).
4. Support Cards: Currently, only Koga offers targeted Paralysis removal, but only under specific conditions (Weezing or Muk).

Building a Paralyze Deck?

Paralysis alone is not a robust deck archetype. Combining it with the Asleep condition, however, creates a more effective strategy. An Articuno & Frosmoth deck leveraging both effects, including Wigglytuff ex, provides a viable approach.

Sample Paralyze-Asleep Deck List

This provides a framework for a deck that utilizes the Paralyze and Asleep conditions synergistically. Remember that the effectiveness of this strategy relies on the inherent randomness of coin flips.