What is the effect of the "Sleep!" Trainer card?

The card instructs you to flip a coin. If the coin lands on heads, the Defending Pokémon (your opponent's active Pokémon) becomes Asleep.

Is "Sleep!" a Pokémon card?

No, "Sleep!" is a Trainer card. Trainer cards are distinct from Pokémon cards and provide various effects to influence the game.

What set is "Sleep!" (Rocket's Secret Machine) from?

This card is from the Team Rocket set, which was released in 2000.

Does "Sleep!" have a 1st Edition printing?

Yes, the card shown is a 1st Edition printing, indicated by the "Edition 1" stamp on the bottom left of the card's text box.

Who is the illustrator for the "Sleep!" Trainer card?

The illustrator for this card is Sumiyoshi Kizuki, as credited at the bottom of the card.

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SleepTeam Rocket #79 Pokémon Card

Team Rocket·#79·2000

Snorlax, a famously sleepy Normal-type Pokémon from Generation I, is known for its immense size and ravenous appetite. This particular card, "Sleep!" (Rocket's Secret Machine), is a 1st Edition Trainer card from the 2000 Team Rocket set, standing out for its unique effect and thematic connection to the villainous organization. Here, visitors will discover the card's mechanics, including its coin-flip effect to inflict the Asleep Special Condition, its illustrator, and its place within the Team Rocket expansion.

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Card Number: #79
Release Date: April 23, 2000
Language: EN
Set Code: tr

Sleep is not a Pokémon itself, but rather a Trainer card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As such, it doesn't have a Pokédex entry, natural habitat, diet, or evolution line. Trainer cards represent items, supporters, or Stadiums that aid Pokémon in battle, reflecting various aspects of the Pokémon world as seen in the video games and anime. This particular card, "Sleep!" (Rocket's Secret Machine), is themed around Team Rocket's mischievous and often technologically-driven schemes. It embodies the disruptive tactics often employed by villainous teams in the Pokémon universe, aiming to incapacitate an opponent's Pokémon. While not a creature itself, its effect directly impacts Pokémon battles, making it a strategic component within the game. The card's design and flavor text tie it directly to the Team Rocket organization, a recurring antagonist force known for their attempts to capture rare Pokémon and exploit them for power.