Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Taking Action Against Inappropriate Conduct – Nintendo Life
GuestGuestLogin | Sign UpNintendo LifeGuestLogin or Sign UpIncluding “data tampering, real money trading and other behaviors”Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket got off to a strong start when it arrived on mobile devices last year, but it’s also had to deal with a few things along the way. With this in mind, the developer has now issued a new notice about how it’s “taking action in response to inappropriate conduct”.Apparently, some trainers are up to no good, and so team has issued a warning that action will be taken against anyone who violates the game’s Terms of Use. Here’s the latest notice in full:”Thank you for playing Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. We are aware that some players have engaged in data tampering, real money trading, and other behaviors that violate the Terms of Use. If we confirm that a player has engaged in behavior that violates the Terms of Use, we will warn them, suspend their account, or take other action.We will continue to strive to provide an environment where everyone can safely and comfortably enjoy their experience…We hope you continue to enjoy Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket”As further noted in this message, you can view the Terms of Use in-game by navigating from the Home screen > Menu > Other > Terms of Use.This notice has been issued ahead of the new trading feature which arrives this week and will allow trainers to swap select cards in the currently available sets. It follows the developers also taking action against inappropriate player names.Bring on the SmackdownSome names are “causing discomfort to other users”If we hear any updates regarding this latest notice, we’ll let you know.About Liam DoolanLiam is a news writer and reviewer for Nintendo Life and Pure Xbox. He’s been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of Mario and Master Chief.Comments 8Hopefully they’ll finally catch those Team Rocket guysFirst of all, it just only cards.People going wicked by attempting of selling the virtual cards with inflated price, data tampering and other illegal activities just for the sake to turn the joy of playing virtual battle card into greedy money farming activity. Those peoples are sad. They are not gamer, they are greedy opportunist. They will reap what they sown.When a game becomes a chore and a job, is it really a game anymore to you? Whatever happened to that childhood fun where it didn’t matter how much advantage you had over people, only how much you were lost in that joy. We should forget ourselves again!Yeah, saw this in Pocket itself, not surprising at all unfortunately…Takes a look on what happened on Ebay with Diablo 2 since two Decades@97alexk Its a free game in 2025. Its not a Nintendo 64 game. I understand your grievance, but you should also understand the reality of it. It’s not going to change.It’s also a phone game, so there’s that. Yeah, it sucks, but what can we do?I thought trading was today. Still waiting and it’s almost 8pmThey’re virtual cards. They’re worthless. And people still feel the need to cheat and pay real money for them? 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