Does pokemon bank check for illegal pokémon?

As you may or may not know, Pokémon Bank has logic to determine whether or not a Pokémon is legal or not. What this is meant to do is to see if a Pokémon could be obtained as it is, or if it must've been hacked in. If it isn't legal, transfer into Poké Bank isn't allowed.

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2023-11-04 01:58:08

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What is the difference between pokémon bank and pokémon home?
Pokemon Bank is an app on the Nintendo 3DS that allows you to store/transfer pokemon from old games that are compatible with 3DS. Pokemon Home is an app on Nintendo Switch and Smart phone to store/transfer pokemon from newer games and old games via Pokemon Bank.
2024-02-02 02:51:15

Why cant i use pokémon bank?
While it worked seamlessly with 3DS titles, players needed Poke Transporter to transfer creatures from Gen 5 onto their modern hardware. However, after the launch of the Nintendo Switch, Pokemon Bank was no longer compatible with the new console, and Game Freak would launch the new and improved Pokemon HOME.
2023-10-01 22:40:19

Will pokémon bank ban you for hacked pokémon?
Bank won't ban you for trying to bring in a hacked Pokemon, it just won't let you bring it over.
2023-07-06 12:22:52

Does pokemon bank still cost money?
Will Pokemon Bank still cost money? No, players will not have to pay for a Pokemon Bank subscription after the eShop shuts down on March 27. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on Esports, Gaming and more. Currently, it costs $4.99 annually to use Pokemon Bank to store and transfer Pokemon.
2023-04-09 06:13:17

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