Selling Impossible Pokémon: Ban Reports Point to Long-Rumored Black Market for 'Injecting' Rare Pokémon Go Quests, Sparking Speculation of Insider Involvement
Pokémon Go players are reportedly being banned for obtaining rare creatures from questlines "in an unauthorized manner", seemingly confirming past whispers of a black market that allows fans to fraudulently acquire species via shady means.
Recent reports suggest that Pokémon Go players engaging in unauthorized methods to acquire rare creatures are now facing bans, hinting at a longstanding black market for illicitly obtained Pokémon. TheSilphRoad, a prominent Pokémon Go community, has long suspected a select group of players were selling impossible-to-legitimately obtain Pokémon, such as one-off creatures and rare species.
This practice, known as "injecting," involves receiving questlines one does not legitimately have access to, which could only be achieved through hacking the game's servers or gaining insider access. Although no concrete evidence has been provided, rumors circulating on the internet allege that individuals are in contact with Pokémon Go's development team, though these claims remain unverifiable.
Despite the potential for severe repercussions, the bans issued to players engaging in this activity appear to be relatively lenient, with a 30-day suspension being the maximum punishment.
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