Learn the best way to use a Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.

Team Rocket’s Hypno can be a difficult card to play due to its inconsistency. The main draw of using this card is its second move, Bench Manipulation. Depending on the Pokemon on your opponent’s Bench, this move requires a coin flip for each of them. For each tail, Bench Manipulation deals 80 damage to the Defending Pokemon.

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So, while this deck may not be very consistent for tournament play, it is certainly fun to try out on the ladder.

Pokemon TCG Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to use Team Rocket’s Hypno’s Bench Manipulation to deal as much damage for each tail the opponent flips. As such, the main cards in this deck are to ensure that your opponent’s Bench is full so as to give Bench Manipulation the highest chance of success.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck

How To Play This Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

Set up Team Rocket’s Drowzee, Lickitung, and Natu on your side of the playing field if they are in your hand.

Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

While this strategy is hardly going to be consistently effective, Dragapult ex can struggle with this deck if you have Lillie’s Clefairy ex in play.

Counters to Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck in Pokemon TCG

Most meta decks can power through this deck, but Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex is especially good at doing so.

Best Team Rocket’s Hypno Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck

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Team Rocket’s Hypno (Image via TPC)