Location spoofing in Pokémon GO refers to faking your GPS location to trick the game into thinking you’re somewhere else—usually to catch rare Pokémon, access regionals, spin PokéStops, or participate in raids in faraway places.
However, spoofing is against Niantic’s Terms of Service and comes with serious risks.
⚠️ Is Pokémon GO Spoofing Allowed?
❌ No. Spoofing is explicitly banned.
Niantic’s anti-cheat system (called Niantic Lightship and previously Niantic’s anti-cheat engine) detects suspicious behavior, such as:
Unrealistic travel speeds
Constant GPS jittering
Rapid location jumps between countries
Use of known spoofing tools
❗ Spoofing Penalties (Niantic 3-Strike Policy)
| Strike | Consequence | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Warning – Loss of rare spawns, bans from raids/events | 7 days |
| 2nd | Temporary ban – Full account lockout | 30 days |
| 3rd | Permanent ban – Account deleted | Forever |
Note: Sometimes bans happen without any warnings, especially for obvious spoofing behavior or botting.
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🛠️ How People Spoof (for education/research purposes only)
🚫 Do not attempt this unless you are fully aware of the risks and accept that your account may be banned.
On Android:
Use apps like PGSharp or Fake GPS Go (requires special permissions or rooted devices)
Enable Developer Options
Disable Google Location Accuracy
On iPhone (iOS):
Requires jailbreaking (which voids warranty & is complex)
Tools like iTools, iSpoofer (now defunct), or paid PC software
iOS spoofing is harder and riskier
🧠 Safer (Legal) Alternatives to Explore the Game
If you want to explore new locations without spoofing, try these:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Remote Raids | Invite or join players globally using apps like PokeRaid or Raid Now |
| Travel Pokémon GO communities | Reddit and Discord groups often organize meetups, egg trades, etc. |
| Incense and Lures | Help attract spawns to your current location |
| Niantic Campfire | Official Niantic app for discovering local raids and events |
| Use multiple real locations | Travel genuinely or play when on trips |
🔍 How to Tell If You’ve Been Flagged
Signs your account might be flagged:
Only common Pokémon spawning
PokéStops not giving items
Banned from raids or events
Strange “GPS signal not found” errors even with good signal
Full account lockout (if already banned)
Summary
Spoofing Pokémon GO:
🚫 Against the rules
🔐 Risk of permanent ban
📵 May compromise device security (especially on Android/iOS)
👮 Niantic actively monitors and punishes spoofing
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