How to Resolve Crashes in Pokemon Pocket Game

Numerous players are currently encountering significant crashing issues with the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, primarily affecting those on iOS, while some Android users are also reporting problems. A prevalent bug leads to screen flickering or flashing, ultimately resulting in the game crashing entirely. Below, we provide a comprehensive guide featuring possible solutions to address these disruptive issues.

Solutions for Pokémon TCG Pocket Crashing Issues

1. Update the Game to the Latest Version

After many users took to platforms like Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) to voice their frustrations, the developers responded by rolling out a new update. Version 1.0.6 is now available for both Android and iOS users. This update addresses the crashing issues and resolves several other bugs. You can easily download the update from the App Store or Google Play Store.

2. Update Your Phone’s Operating System

In addition to updating the game, it is crucial to ensure that your mobile device’s operating system is up to date. This is particularly important for users with MI or Redmi devices, as the game requires MIUI 12.5 or later with Android 11. To check for updates, simply navigate to Settings > About Phone > Update.

If you find there are no updates available, try changing your phone’s region to the United States. This can be done by going to Settings > Additional Settings > Region and selecting United States. This trick often helps in force-downloading updates, as US users typically receive them first. You can switch your region back to the default once the update is complete.

3. Change Your Phone’s Region

Selecting UK region in Pokémon Pocket — Image by Pro Game Guides

Several players have successfully resolved crashing issues by changing their phone’s region to the United Kingdom. For iOS users, this can be done through Settings > General > Language & Region > Region and selecting United Kingdom. For MIUI or HyperOS users, this option is found within Additional Settings. After changing the region, restart the game and complete any tutorial steps before switching back to your original region.

4. Use a Different App Language

Language selection in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's settings. — Image by Pro Game Guides

A localization issue with the app’s language settings on iOS could be contributing to the crashes. Consider changing your app language to Japanese or Traditional Chinese. To do this, go to Settings > Apps > Pokemon TGCP > Language and select either Japanese or Traditional Chinese.

Next, override this setting by launching the game, navigating to in-game settings via the hamburger menu, scrolling to Language Selection, and choosing English.

5. Additional Troubleshooting Steps

If you’ve tried all the previous methods and the game continues to crash, consider these additional troubleshooting steps:

Ensure you have a stable internet connection and adequate storage space on your device.
Close any unnecessary applications to free up RAM before launching Pokémon TCG Pocket.
If you’re on Android, try clearing the game’s cache by navigating to Settings > Apps > Pokemon TGC > Storage > Clear Cache.
If you’re experiencing lag, set the Display Quality to High Performance and limit the frame rate to 30fps for a smoother experience.

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