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

This guide focuses on the Paralyze effect in Pokémon TCG Pocket. The game replicates the Paralyze condition from the physical card game, albeit with slight adjustments.

What is Paralyzed in Pokémon TCG Pocket?

The Paralyzed condition immobilizes the opponent's Active Pokémon for one turn, preventing attacks and retreats. It automatically resolves at the opponent's next Checkup phase, before your turn begins.

Paralyzed vs. Asleep

Both Paralyze and Asleep prevent attacks and retreats. However, Paralyze automatically resolves, while Asleep requires a coin flip or specific counter-strategies (like evolution or forced retreat) to cure.

Paralyzed in Pokémon Pocket vs. Physical TCG

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

Which Cards Inflict Paralysis?

In the Genetic Apex expansion, only Pincurchin, Elektross, and Articuno inflict Paralysis. All three rely on a coin flip, making it a somewhat unreliable strategy.

How to Cure Paralysis

Four methods exist:

1. Wait: Paralysis automatically ends at the start of your next turn.
2. Evolve: Evolving the Pokémon instantly removes Paralysis.
3. Retreat: Retreating the Pokémon removes the condition (as Bench Pokémon cannot have Special Conditions).
4. Support Cards: Currently, only Koga (with Weezing or Muk) offers a counter-Paralysis strategy. Future expansions may introduce more options.

Best Paralyze Deck?

Paralysis alone is not a strong deck archetype. Combining it with Asleep is more effective. A viable strategy utilizes Articuno & Frosmoth, leveraging their attacks to inflict both conditions. A sample decklist is provided below:

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