"These monsters have some details that seem inconsistent with what is possible in-game, including that they appear to have been caught in Poké Balls that shouldn't be possible for them in . This suggests that they have been captured in some illegitimate way, such as through a hack or spoofing app. Meanwhile, these monsters are allegedly being passed off as legitimate and sold for real money through social media communities."
"On its face, people buying and selling in-game Pokémon for real-world cash isn't new or even inherently nefarious, but these posts allege that these rare, seemingly improbable monsters are coming from more than just a hack or cheat. In the screenshots shared on Reddit, the alleged seller mentions having a friend who works on 's dev team who adds Research, or special missions that can circumvent grind or help you acquire rare monsters, to their accounts."
Allegations claim rare Pokémon with impossible capture details are being sold through community groups and social media for real money. Reported anomalies include Pokémon appearing in Poké Balls that cannot legally hold them, suggesting hacks, spoofing, or illicit account manipulation. Screenshots show an alleged seller claiming a friend on Niantic's dev team adds Research tasks to accounts to bypass normal progression and obtain rare monsters. A Reddit post by Glitch-keeper named allegedly illegitimate listings, and a follow-up post by Unironic_Onix was removed by subreddit moderators, after which reporting users say they faced harassment and doxxing.
Read at Kotaku
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