In Pokémon GO there seems to be a major issue in the Battle League: An exploit is said to disseminate information about what team the opponent is using. This would be a significant advantage for cheaters.
What is the Battle League? The Battle League represents PvP in Pokémon GO. Players use a team of three monsters to defeat the opponent.
An important factor is the composition of the team and the reaction to the opponent’s monsters. Since you do not know what the opponent is using, you have to react quickly.
However, it seems that cheaters have found a way to obtain information during battles that can give them a decisive advantage.
Discord bot is said to reveal team information in the Battle League
What is the problem? Content creator PokeAK reports in a video that he received a tip from an as-yet unnamed source in the community that highlights the issue. Apparently, there is a Discord bot that allows cheaters to see the entire team and the moves of the opposing trainer as soon as the match starts.
In a private match, PokeAK demonstrates what it looks like. It shows that the information comes directly via Discord as soon as the match begins.
We are embedding the corresponding video here for you:
So far, there is no further evidence videos or an official response from Niantic regarding the issue, and it remains to be seen what exactly lies behind it.
However, the video is making waves, and now other community members, such as YouTuber ZyoniK, the site Pokémon GO Hub, or PvP expert JRESeawolf (via Twitter), have also addressed the issue.
ZyoniK emphasizes that he wants to spread the message to raise awareness about the problem and hopes for a solution. You can find his assessment here:
The advantage is huge: Once the match has started, you can no longer adjust your own team. Therefore, you cannot bring in perfect counters once you know what the opponent is sending into battle.
However, one of the most important skills in Pokémon GO PvP is to gather information. This includes anticipating other Pokémon when you see what the opponent’s first monster is.
The exploit helps significantly: If you know what monsters the opponent has, what moves they use, how much energy it costs, how much damage can be dealt – then it is possible, through skillful swapping of Pokémon in battle, to gain a massive advantage. You can almost predict what the opponent will do next or what you need to react to.
With this unfair knowledge advantage, you can outplay the opponent and more easily rack up victories in the PvP League.
So far, there has been no official response from Niantic on the matter. As soon as there is more information on the topic, we will keep you updated here.
Apart from the PvP League, Pokémon GO has just started its new season and has introduced some new Pokémon and events. The next event has also been announced: In a week, monsters like Shiny-Monozyto, Mega-Guardevoir, and also Icognito will be in focus as the Psychic Spectacle in Pokémon GO begins.
