High-rank accounts (Immortal/Radiant) are sold to players who want to skip the "grind."

Valorant accounts are high-value targets in the "gray market" because of:

Attackers use "checkers" (automated scripts) to run the [526k] list through Riot's authentication. The script automatically sorts the results into categories: Hits: Accounts with valid logins.

Riot’s MFA is the single most effective defense against credential stuffing.

Once verified, "hits" are posted on Telegram channels or specialized marketplaces. A "NFA" (Non-Full Access) account—where the buyer has the login but can't change the email—might sell for as little as $1. A "FA" (Full Access) account with rare skins can go for significantly more. Critical Security Recommendations

Rare skins like the Ignite Fan or Arcane Sheriff can make an account worth hundreds of dollars.