Pokémon TCG Pocket Private Match not working? How to fix

Raun into an issue where Private Matches tend to not work in Pokémon TCG Pocket? Sometimes, you just want to play the game with your friends, so this error can feel like the worst. Well, here is how you can fix the issue of Private Matches not working in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Private Matches are a staple in Pokémon TCG Pocket, as they allow friends to battle each other directly. All you need is someone's Friend Code and you are able to connect with them and play.

Unfortunately, many people have begun to run into an error where Private Matches do not work in the game.

So, what are the best fixes for this?

A common fix for any error in Pokémon TCG Pocket is restarting your internet. It is easy to forget that this is not a game that can be played offline. To play the game at all, you must be connecting to service to Wi-Fi.

Not anywhere with Wi-Fi? Well, then that means your service is probably bad. Try resetting your phone's service or moving to a new area. If this is the fix, though, and you are not able to get internet then you will just have to wait until you are in a more accessible area.

Sometimes, a simple restart of the game is the fix you will need. I know it probably seems redundant to say, as it will probably be your first idea you try, but you would be surprised how many people would rather mess around with the app before just closing it and re-opening it.

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Updating the game might also be required for it to work. Pokémon has already announced they are preparing to do quite a bit with this app, meaning we could see frequent updates throughout time. They may simply just not be allowing anyone to play until they update the game in the App Store.

The final solution is to just be patient and wait for Pokémon to fix the issue. If this is the case, then that just means there is an error many people are having and the game is working to fix it.

Just be patient and you will be back battling with your friends in no time!

Hopefully, this fix for Private Matches not working in Pokémon TCG Pocket helped you out.

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