Hacked Pokémon are still popping up in Surprise Trades in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This is happening even though Nintendo said they would ban anyone using “illegally modified data”. While some players avoid them, others are using them to their advantage.
It’s tricky to tell hacked Pokémon from real ones. But, a big clue is their name. It’s often a website address, used for advertising. These Pokémon usually have rare items like a Master Ball. They are often Shiny, have great stats, and are at their maximum level.
One player got a hacked Shiny Froakie named after a website. They didn’t know what to do with it. They were worried about getting banned. This made people talk about the best way to handle these Pokémon.
What to Do with Hacked Pokémon
Some people think you should let them go to avoid a ban. But, others say you only get banned for illegal moves. Some suggest breeding them to get legal Pokémon. Others keep them because they look cool or for the free items they come with. A few players don’t see a problem with it.
Even though Nintendo wants to stop this, they haven’t succeeded yet. Since hacked Pokémon were a problem in past games, they might stay in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet too.
Hacked Pokémon in trades create a split opinion. Some players see them as a chance to gain. Others worry about breaking the rules. With Nintendo’s threats of bans, the debate on what to do with these Pokémon continues.