"Pokemon TCG Pocket: Understanding Paralysis and All 'Paralyze' Ability Cards"

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• What Is 'Paralyzed' in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

• Which Cards Have the Paralysis Ability?

• How Do You Recover from Paralyzed?

• What Is the Best Paralyze Deck?

Pokemon Pocket elevates the classic Pokemon card game experience into the digital world, seamlessly integrating the thrill of card collecting and battling. A notable feature that Pokemon Pocket has successfully translated from the physical game is the Paralyzed effect, which, while slightly tweaked, remains true to its roots. This guide delves into the mechanics of the Paralyzed condition, exploring how it functions, ways to counteract it, and strategies for constructing a deck that leverages its potential.

What Is 'Paralyzed' in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

In Pokemon TCG Pocket, Paralyzed is a Special Condition that effectively locks down your opponent's Active Pokemon for a full turn. Once inflicted, the Paralyzed Pokemon is unable to attack or retreat, rendering it vulnerable in the Active Spot until the condition wears off. The Paralysis effect lifts automatically following the opponent's next Checkup, just before your turn begins again.

Paralyzed vs. Asleep

CloseThe Paralyze and Asleep conditions share the common trait of immobilizing the opponent's Pokemon, preventing attacks and retreats. However, their recovery methods differ significantly. A Paralyzed Pokemon will automatically recover after the next Checkup, whereas an Asleep Pokemon's awakening depends on a coin toss, requiring a heads result to wake up. Additionally, the opponent can counteract the Asleep condition by evolving the affected Pokemon or forcing it to retreat, strategies not applicable to Paralysis.

Paralyzed Rules in Pokemon Pocket vs. Physical PTCG

In the traditional Pokemon Trading Card Game, Trainer Cards such as Full Heal can instantly remove Paralysis. Although Pokemon Pocket currently lacks such direct countermeasures, the fundamental mechanics of Paralysis remain consistent across both formats: a Paralyzed Pokemon is sidelined for one turn, unable to attack or retreat.

Which Cards Have the Paralysis Ability?

- Pincurchin: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokemon is now Paralyzed.

• Elektross: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokemon is now Paralyzed.
• Articuno: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokemon is now Paralyzed.

Within the Genetic Apex expansion, only three cards can trigger the Paralyzed effect: Pincurchin, Elektross, and Articuno. Each of these cards requires a successful coin flip to Paralyze the opponent's Pokemon, introducing an element of randomness that can be a double-edged sword. This reliance on chance makes Paralysis more of a strategic tool than a core component for deck-building.

How Do You Recover from Paralyzed?

In Pokemon Pocket, there are four methods to recover from Paralysis:

1. Wait for the next round: The simplest method, as Paralysis wears off at the beginning of your next turn.
2. Evolve the Paralyzed Pokemon: Evolution instantly removes the Paralyzed condition, providing a swift solution.
3. Retreat the Paralyzed Pokemon: Utilize a card like Koga to force a retreat, as Pokemon on the Bench cannot have Special Conditions.
4. Use a Support card: Currently, Koga is the only Support card capable of countering Paralysis, but it's effective only with Weezing or Muk. Future updates may introduce more versatile counters.

What Is the Best Paralyze Deck?

Building a deck around Paralysis alone can be challenging due to its dependence on luck. To maximize its impact within Pokemon Pocket's competitive scene, combining Paralysis with the Asleep condition is advisable. A potent combo involves Articuno & Frosmoth, utilizing their dual effect to disrupt opponents effectively. Here's a suggested deck list for this strategy:

Paralyze Deck Details

This deck leverages the combined power of Paralysis and Sleep to create a formidable strategy, enhancing your chances of success in Pokemon TCG Pocket.