Why did I get banned on Pokémon GO?

You were likely banned from Pokémon GO for violating Niantic's Terms of Service, usually involving cheating like GPS spoofing, using modified apps (bots/emulators), or accessing unauthorized backends, but sometimes legitimate players get caught in AI errors, especially after rapid location changes (like flying) or problematic PokéStop submissions, triggering warnings or temporary bans that you can appeal through Niantic's Help Center.
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How do you get unbanned from Pokémon GO?

To unban your Pokémon Go account, use Niantic's official Ban Appeal form, select "Ban Appeal," and honestly explain your situation, admitting fault if you used third-party apps but hoping for leniency, as permanent bans are hard to overturn but sometimes temporary ones (7/30-day strikes) can be resolved by appealing or waiting. 
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Why did I get banned on Pokémon GO?

promoting or engaging in harassment against any individual or group, falsifying location, using emulators, modified or unofficial software, and/or accessing Pokémon GO clients or backends in an unauthorized manner including through the use of third party software or add-ons.
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How do you get banned from Pokémon GO?

Disciplinary actions:

If you receive the first and second strikes and continue to cheat, your account will be permanently banned.
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What is the 7 day ban warning on Pokémon GO?

Warning. You'll see a warning message within the game or app informing you of the detected violation. The warning will last for approximately 7 days and after this period your gameplay experience will be fully restored.
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Why I Actually Got BANNED in Pokémon GO…

How do you get rid of a ban on Pokémon GO?

To unban your Pokémon Go account, use Niantic's official Ban Appeal form, select "Ban Appeal," and honestly explain your situation, admitting fault if you used third-party apps but hoping for leniency, as permanent bans are hard to overturn but sometimes temporary ones (7/30-day strikes) can be resolved by appealing or waiting. 
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Are Pokémon GO bans permanent?

To do this, we maintain policies and guidelines that govern content, conduct, and behavior in our games, products, and at live events. Violations of the Player Guidelines, Niantic Terms of Service, or Live Event Code of Conduct may lead to enforcement against your account, including a 10-year or permanent ban.
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How long do Pokémon GO soft bans last?

A Pokémon Go soft ban (First Strike) typically lasts about 7 days, but a temporary soft ban from rapid travel or high activity can range from minutes to a couple of hours (often 1-2 hrs), with the duration depending on the severity of the violation, like how far you teleported. More serious or repeated offenses lead to longer suspensions (around 30 days) and eventually permanent bans. 
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How do I know if I'm soft banned in Pokémon GO?

You know you're soft banned in Pokémon Go if Pokémon flee after one ball, PokéStops give a "Try Again Later" error, and you can't collect gym/raid rewards, all because you likely triggered a cooldown by moving too far/fast (spoofing) or hitting action limits; the fix is usually waiting 10 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the violation.
 
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Can Pokémon GO spoofing get you banned?

Yes, you can absolutely get banned for spoofing in Pokémon Go, as it violates Niantic's Terms of Service (ToS) and can lead to temporary suspensions or permanent account bans, with Niantic actively detecting and penalizing such activities, often starting with a warning (strike) and escalating with repeat offenses. 
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How to get rid of a soft ban in Pokémon GO?

To fix a Pokémon Go soft ban (usually from fast travel/spoofing), the best method is patience and normal gameplay, waiting out the cooldown (minutes to hours/days), avoiding more spoofing, and playing locally by spinning PokéStops or catching Pokémon normally until it resolves, as there's no instant "fix" button. Some older methods mention repeatedly spinning a PokéStop (around 40 times) or returning to your previous physical location, but waiting and playing legit is key for recovery. 
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Does Pokémon GO track IP addresses?

Like most GPS apps, Pokémon Go tracks all data related to your movement. Unlike apps such as Foursquare and Tinder, Pokémon Go may collect — among other things — your email address, IP address, the web page you were using before logging into Pokémon Go, your username and your location.
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Why are Jessie and James banned?

The reasoning for this change is below: Similarly to Delinquent, which was banned from the Expanded format earlier in the year, there are combos with Jessie & James that can discard a player's whole hand before they take their first turn—especially in conjunction with Weezing.
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Is it possible to get UNBAN from VAC?

VAC bans cannot be appealed. If a VAC ban is issued incorrectly it will be automatically removed after investigation, but Steam Support does not manually remove VAC bans applied to accounts for any reason.
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How does Pokémon GO detect spoofing?

Pokémon Go detects spoofing by analyzing inconsistencies in location data (teleporting, impossible speeds), checking for modified game files or unauthorized third-party apps (like GPS joystick tools), cross-referencing GPS with Wi-Fi/cellular data, and flagging unusual patterns like rapid IP changes or altitude discrepancies, all to catch players cheating the game's geolocational system. 
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Can Pokémon GO delete your account?

Yes, you can permanently delete a Pokémon GO account through the in-game settings or the Niantic Support website, which removes all game data and progress, so be sure you want to delete the correct account, especially if linked to others like Pokémon Trainer Club (PTC) or Google/Apple ID, as it's an irreversible process. 
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What triggers soft ban in Pokémon GO?

A soft ban is not just an inconvenience; it's a temporary restriction that can leave players feeling stuck. This limitation arises from engaging in activities deemed suspicious by Niantic, such as GPS spoofing or fast traveling between locations.
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How long do soft bans go for?

Softbans are usually between 5 mins to 24 hrs. The most common is 1 hour. I've only had one soft ban and since then I do only 50 sbc in a one hour period. I'll make a quick note of the time I finished them and then do it again once the hour has passed.
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What is Quick Sniper 1 PGSharp?

Quick Sniper 1 in PGSharp is a core spoofing feature that provides a list (feed) of nearby Pokémon, allowing users to instantly teleport (snipe) to them, check for shinies, and bypass manual searching, making it highly efficient for finding rare or perfect IV Pokémon without walking, but requiring cooldown management. It displays a draggable list of Pokémon on the map, letting you tap to jump to their location for quick encounter checks, often used with filters for high IVs or shinies.
 
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What does a soft ban look like?

There are two ways to check if you've been soft banned: Any Pokemon will instantly flee when you try to catch it Players can't loot from PokeStops UPDATE The limit is 3500 Pokemon/7 days on a rolling period Players can catch Raid Bosses if softbanned Stored quest rewards will “flee” Players can spin PokeStops Players ...
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What happens when you get a 7 day ban in Pokemon Go?

During the 7 day period you will not encounter rare/shiny Pokemon. (Even on community day for shiny Pokemon) You will only get 1 Pokemon spawning and none will show on the nearby. You will not be able to trade or have access to your friends list. You will still be able to do raids through.
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What does a Pokemon Go soft ban look like?

If you've ever spoofed in Pokémon GO, you've probably seen this: every Pokémon flees after one throw, PokéStops don't spin, and Gyms give you nothing. Yep—that's a classic Pokémon GO soft ban.
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How to undo soft ban in Pokémon GO?

To fix a Pokémon Go soft ban (usually from fast travel/spoofing), the best method is patience and normal gameplay, waiting out the cooldown (minutes to hours/days), avoiding more spoofing, and playing locally by spinning PokéStops or catching Pokémon normally until it resolves, as there's no instant "fix" button. Some older methods mention repeatedly spinning a PokéStop (around 40 times) or returning to your previous physical location, but waiting and playing legit is key for recovery. 
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Can Pokémon GO spoofing get you banned?

Yes, you can absolutely get banned for spoofing in Pokémon Go, as it violates Niantic's Terms of Service (ToS) and can lead to temporary suspensions or permanent account bans, with Niantic actively detecting and penalizing such activities, often starting with a warning (strike) and escalating with repeat offenses. 
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Can you get banned for having two Pokémon GO accounts?

Playing multiple accounts and account sharing are probably the least enforced of the rules. Many whales have multiple accounts so they'd lose big money if they banned it. With account sharing, it's indistinguishable from one person playing on different devices - so long as you obey the cool down rules.
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