Why can't I add Pokemon into a Gym?

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When adding a Pokemon into a gym, it says 'Error' and kicks me out. My Pokemon are at full health, I've tried with different Pokemon, but still nothing. Can anyone help?


Update: It's working now, however it's not the same as some other questions because I'm still able to use Pokestops and capture Pokemon. Just not gyms.



Best Answer

I've had this happen to me several times. It is possibly due to someone else having placed a Pokemon in the gym before you while you were trying to place one.

This causes an error because the gym is now of a different colour or all it's spots are full.




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How do I add my Pokemon to a gym?

To capture an open Gym:
  • Walk up to a gray-colored Gym.
  • Touch the Gym to enter it.
  • At the bottom of the screen, touch the Add Pok\xe9mon button.
  • Select a Pok\xe9mon to add to the Gym. Your Pok\xe9mon won't be returned to your collection until it's knocked off the Gym, so choose carefully!


  • How do you add a Pokemon to your gym in 2021?

    How to Add a Pok\xe9mon to a Gym in Pok\xe9mon Go
  • Tap on the gym to open its location.
  • To add your Pok\xe9mon to that gym's location, tap the icon in the bottom left-hand portion of your screen\u2014the Pokeball with a plus symbol near it.
  • Next, choose one of your Pok\xe9mon to place at the gym.




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    Answer 2

    Restart the app. Chances are you'll find you can't place a pokemon in there anymore either due to the gym changing colors or another trainer on your team placed their pokemon in the open slot.

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