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{{bp|The Pokémon Company}} has issued a statement regarding the use of cheating in {{bp|Pokémon games}}, with specific reference to the employment of Pokémon-related smartphone applications which have not been endorsed by either the Pokémon Company or {{bp|Nintendo}}. These smartphone applications have the ability to create unauthorized game data, access unofficial servers and fabricate hacked Pokémon.

The statement warns players that if these hacked Pokémon or unauthorized data are sent into the game software, the game may cease to operate correctly or stop functioning at all. The statement also warns players of the risk of trading with a hacked game, as their game may also cease to function.

The Pokémon Company go on to state that if a game begins experiencing {{bp|glitch}}es due to "non-normal use", then neither the Company itself nor Nintendo will be able to restore the game data to its original condition.

Finally, the Pokémon Company warns that any players attempting to use non-official game data, including hacked Pokémon, at events organized by The Pokémon Company will be disqualified and barred from participating in any and all future events. This information is important to bear in mind ahead of the [[Australia to be part of 2013 Pokémon Video Game World Championships|Pokémon Video Game Australian National Championships]] starting at {{wp|PAX Australia}} in Melbourne on July 20 and 21.