Skip to main content
  • News
    • MTV News
    • Trending News
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Taylor Swift
    • Kim Kardashian
  • Music
    • Music Highlights
    • Music Videos
    • Charts
    • Playlists
    • EMAs
    • MTV PUSH
    • Artists
  • Shows
    • Latest Shows
    • The Charlotte Show
    • Geordie Shore
    • Ex on the Beach
    • Just Tattoo Of Us
    • Teen Mom UK
    • The Royal World
  • Movies
    • Movies Highlights
    • New Movies Coming Soon
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Trailers
    • Moana
  • Travel
    • Videos
  • Style
  • Life
    • Life
    • MTV Breaks
    • Sex
    • WTF
    • SRS
    • Travel
    • Fitness
    • Generation Change
  • Pictures
  • Win
  • MTV Play
  • TV Guide
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Search
  • Pictures
  • Win
  • MTV Play
  • TV Guide
Home
  • News
    • MTV News
    • Trending News
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Taylor Swift
    • Kim Kardashian
  • Music
    • Music Highlights
    • Music Videos
    • Charts
    • Playlists
    • EMAs
    • MTV PUSH
    • Artists
  • Shows
    • Latest Shows
    • The Charlotte Show
    • Geordie Shore
    • Ex on the Beach
    • Just Tattoo Of Us
    • Teen Mom UK
    • The Royal World
  • Movies
    • Movies Highlights
    • New Movies Coming Soon
    • Videos & Interviews
    • Trailers
    • Moana
  • Travel
    • Videos
  • Style
  • Life
    • Life
    • MTV Breaks
    • Sex
    • WTF
    • SRS
    • Travel
    • Fitness
    • Generation Change
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Search

Pokemon

  • Main
  • Videos
  • Pictures
  • News

Pokemon Go Cheaters Are Being Punished In A Surprising New Way

Their Pokemon are going to behave differently...

  • Share to Facebook
  • Tweet to Twitter
  • Share to Google plus
Thursday, June 22, 2017 - 11:13

We already knew Pokémon Go was cracking down on cheaters but in yesterday’s big patch update, things got serious.

Niantic

Talking about the recent update in a Reddit post, rep for Niantic (who make the game) NianticGeorge confirmed that anyone caught using third-party software like a tracking app will see a “slash” in their inventory.

HIT PLAY TO SEE THE TRAILER FOR EVERY NEW GAME OUT THIS MONTH... 

"With the announcement of Raid Battles and the new battle features, we are staying true on our commitment to ensuring that Pokémon Go continues to be a fun and fair experience for all Trainers,” NianticGeorge writes. “Starting today, Pokémon caught using third-party services that circumvent normal gameplay will appear marked with a slash in the inventory and may not behave as expected.”

We’ve no idea what the slash is or how Pokémon “may not behave as expected” means… but we’re looking forward to finding out!

Only last month, Pokémon Go accounts that use third party trackers (and by that, we mean accounts that are already flagged as cheats) won’t be able to see rare Pokémon in scanned areas. So if you’re account is flagged, you could be standing next to someone in the very same place and not see *the same* rare Pokémon in front of you.

Did you catch the recent news that Pokémon Go is disabling its gyms…? And if you want more Pokémon Go, check out this hack to grab yourself some super rare Pokemon!

- By Vikki Blake @_vixx

21 Secret Easter Eggs Hidden In 'The Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild' That Will Blow Your Mind

Latest News

Get To Know - Moonchild Sanelly
Get To Know: Moonchild Sanelly
Get To Know: FLO
Get To Know: FLO
Get To Know - Poppy Ajudha
Get To Know: Poppy Ajudha
Get To Know: Bru-C
Get To Know: Bru-C
Get To Know: Alissic
Get To Know: Alissic
Get To Know: French The Kid
Get To Know: French The Kid
Get To Know: Daisy Brain
Get To Know: Daisy Brain
Get To Know: Dylan
Get To Know: Dylan
Get To Know: Flowerovlove
Get To Know: Flowerovlove
Get To Know: Luude
Get To Know: Luude
Our Music Portfolio Is Changing
Get To Know: Belters Only
Get To Know: Belters Only
Get To Know: CMAT
Get To Know: CMAT
Get To Know: Rêve
Get To Know: Rêve
Get To Know: Lauran Hibberd
Get To Know: Lauran Hibberd
Bad Boy Chiller Crew
Bad Boy Chiller Crew Win MTV PUSH UK & IRE 2022!
MTV’s Catfish UK: Apply Now
The BRIT Awards 2022 Hosted By Mo Gilligan
Win Tickets To The BRIT Awards 2022!
Wet Leg
Wet Leg Found It "So Weird" When People Sang Their Songs
Thomas Headon
Thomas Headon: “If You Vote For Me, I Will Be A Step Closer To Meeting Harry Styles”

More From Pokemon

Pokemon Go
5 Reasons Video Games Are Good For Your Health, According To Science
Pokemon Go Christmas
Here Are All The Bonuses You Can Get In Pokemon Go This Christmas
Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go Unveils New Game-Changing Player V. Player Battles: Your Biggest Questions ANSWERED
Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!
7 Things You Need to Know About Pokémon: Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee!
Pokemon Go
New Pokemon Have Finally Hit Pokemon Go: See The FULL LIST Right Now
Pokemon Go
Pokemon Go Fans Discover Secret HIDDEN Pokemon
Pokemon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Here's The All-New Way To Evolve Pokemon In Upcoming Games 'Pokemon: Let’s Go, Pikachu' & 'Let's Go Eevee!'
Pokemon Go
Multiplayer Battles Are FINALLY Coming To Pokémon Go! Here's Everything New That's Coming For Rest Of The Year
Lucky Pokemon
Lucky Pokemon Are Coming To Pokemon Go!
Reshiram Pokemon
Here's How To Grab All These New Free Legendary Pokemon
Pokemon Quest
Pokémon Quest: Everything You Need To Know About The New Minecraft-Like Mobile Game
Pokemon Sun & Moon Legendaries
Here's The ONLY Way To Grab This Special, Limited-time Legendary Pokémon

Trending Articles

10 Things Your Heartbroken Friend Needs To Hear
18 Most Naked Of Naked Moments To Have Ever Hit Geordie Shore
Life
Here's Why Celebs Are Holding Four Fingers Up In Their Selfies
Celebrity
10 Celebrities Who Have Some Seriously Kinky Sex Likes In The Bedroom
21 Types Of People You'll Find In Every Friendship Group
What 15 Of The Most Common Sex Dreams ACTUALLY Mean
Dixie D’Amelio Speaks Out After She And Charli Were Criticised For Being “Rude” To Their Chef
  • Contact Us
  • Access Services
  • Website Terms
  • Mobile Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • MTV Jobs
  • MTV Press
  • Anti-Slavery
  • Global Tax Policy Statement
Hit us with some keywords!