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What is Pokemon Checkup?

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What is a Pokemon Checkup
Pokemon Checkup is the phase at the end of a turn that checks Pokemon for status conditions in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket). Read on to learn more about Pokemon Checkup and how they work!

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What is a Pokemon Checkup?

Checks the Status Condition of a Pokemon at the End of a Turn

Status Effect
Poison Status Effect - Pokemon TCG Pocket Poison Take 10 damage for every turn
Sleep - Pokemon TCG PocketSleep Pokemon cannot attack or retreat
Every turn, the player must do a coin toss. If it lands on Heads, the pokemon wakes up.
Paralysis - Pokemon TCG PocketParalysis Pokemon cannot attack or retreat
Paralysis will be cured after 1 turn
Confusion IconConfusion Pokemon attacks have the chance of failing
The player must do a coin toss if the Pokemon attacks. If it lands on Tails, the attack fails.
Burn IconBurn Take 20 damage for every turn
Every turn, the player must do a coin toss. If it lands on Heads, the pokemon heals from burn.

Pokemon Checkup is the phase at the end of a turn where the game checks the status condition of the Pokemon in play. Depending on the condition, the player will be made to flip a coin, cure status effects, or take damage.

All Status Effects Explained

Pokemon Can be KO'd During Pokemon Checkup

If your Pokemon has low HP and is afflicted with a status condition like Burn or Poison, there is a possibility that your Pokemon can be knocked out during the Pokemon Checkup phase.

Pokemon Checkup Order

Poison → Burn → Sleep → Paralysis

If your pokemon has been afflicted with multiple status effects, they will always be checked in the order above.

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Status Effect Guides

All Status Effects Explained
Poison Status Effect - Pokemon TCG Pocket Poison Sleep - Pokemon TCG Pocket Sleep Paralysis - Pokemon TCG Pocket Paralysis
Confusion IconConfusion Burn IconBurn

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