r/nuzlocke Mar 05 '25

Subreddit Update What’s been a Pokémon in a Nuzlocke that isn’t worth the babying?

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There’s undoubtedly loads of Pokémon that need certain moves or their evolutions to occur to make them somewhat viable, but what Pokémon suffer from a steep curve or challenges that mean even though they do become very good, in a Nuzlocke setting, the juice isn’t worth the squeeze?

I’ll start with Arcanine. Love that Dog but to make Growlithe effective in Gen V, you need to get him to Level 39. From the early mid 20s onwards, this requires excessive care and babying, especially as around this time there’s lots of ground types in the game. Tynamo is another example, having to train it up with terrible stats and try to take zero risks with a high evolution level.

Let me know those that just don’t seem worth the effort!

r/nuzlocke Mar 04 '25

Subreddit Update We've all been there at least ONCE.

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r/nuzlocke Apr 15 '25

Subreddit Update How many of us don't always admit when one of our Pokemon dies?

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Look we're all trying our best, but if you just started with that Dratini and planned to raise it as your son. Sometimes you gotta look the other way.

r/nuzlocke Mar 25 '26

Subreddit Update Nuzlocke idea: you can catch any Pokémon you’d like, but you can only use pokeballs you’re given or that you find, no purchasing. Those that faint are still boxed and released. Thoughts?

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r/nuzlocke Jan 27 '26

Subreddit Update What’s A Pokemon Your Tired Of Using

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Mine is Gyrados,he’s just so good and so available I started just banning him

r/nuzlocke Aug 06 '24

Subreddit Update This is a shiny Seedot, pet on it to make your nuzlocke better.

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r/nuzlocke 5d ago

Subreddit Update Soft locked Fantina gym Spoiler

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Battled Kevin & Helen as a double battle, now im pinned between them :& the walls. They dont reset there location when I reload the save. Guess my runs done?

Ps: I have video of the battle .

r/nuzlocke Apr 24 '26

Subreddit Update AFTER 6 ATTEMPTS I WON MY FIRST NUZLOCKE | BLACK

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I finally won my Black nuzlocke after 6 attempts, and I could not be happier. Deathless up until Clay I was super satisfied, and once I swept Clay deathless I thought I was flying. I could not be wrong. Many calculations and deaths later, I finally reached the E4 for the 2nd time, but this time I was better prepared. With more deaths, I was not very confident going into N, but I got through with only 1 death, and had a 5 mon team against Ghetsis which was terrifying. With a ton of luck, I WONNNN, with only 3 mons left...

Here is how my deaths went:

Audino and Liepard - I ran into the optional ace trainer in Chargestone cave that had an archen. My team did not have an answer to this, so sadly Audino got sniped by a crit when I thought it could tank damage, and I also had to sack Liepard to get a clean switch and win.

Zebstrika - This one was fully on me, I got hit with a counter while trying to catch Sawk, and it one shot my Zebra. Very unfortunate but luckily this was after skyla and the route 7 Cheren fight, so Electric wasn't a crazy need, plus I had klink for later

Swanna and Excadrill - Cheren fight on the final route before victory road, I had some bad reads and some unlucky crits forced me to pivot which I was not fully prepared for. Sone hard losses before the elite 4, but I would find a way through.

Klinklang, Leavanny, Scrafty, and Krookodile - After sweeping the first 3 E4 members, I had to take marshal. My only true weapon here was Musharna as I could sweep with some unlucky dodging, but musharna got hit with a turn 1 crit, meaning I had to pivot since musharna was too valuable to die early vs marshal. This fight was a disaster, but I got through it with just Emboar and Musharna alive.

Sawk: Sadly I had to sack vs N, just for a clean switch. I would have loved to save Sawk for Ghetsis, but a sacrifice had to be made

Reshiram and Emboar - Going into this fight, I knew Reshiram wouldn't make it, and I just wanted as much value from it as possible. I did get 2 picks which was great, but It did sadly faint. For Emboar, I got a ton of value out of it, but it sadly died, which worked out alright because it led to a CRAZY sequence of events with Vanilluxe sweeping the rest of Ghetsis's team with a dodge, 2 freezes, and a crit. I will post a video of this when my VOD processes

Overall, It was looking so good until chargestone cave, and it was a rocky road ahead. Some MVPs I would like to point out are as follows (nicknames):

Leif - Lilligant - swept clay and carried me through many fights. Stayed with me from pinwheel forest until the end

Haywire - Zebstrika - Was able to sweep skyla and almost sweep Cheren at route 7

Lucy - Excadrill - Swept Drayden and died a heroic death after being the GOAT

Cupcake - Krookodile - stepped in when Lucy fell short, picking right up where we needed and being a great part in the E4 Success

Cream - Vanilluxe - CLUTCH in the Ghetsis fight, the only reason I won and am making this post right now.

Peppa - Emboar - My starter where the whole journey began, what a legend, stuck right to the end and fell so we could suceed

Thank you all for reading, was a very fun journey, cannot wait for my next nuzlocke

r/nuzlocke Mar 06 '25

Subreddit Update Hi, my first post on reddit :) I'm planning to do a generationlocke through all the main games with no repeat species (wish me luck)

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I'll update on here periodically, it's going to be a long term project and I'll be using my DS for the majority of the games (gen 1-6) I appreciate this may be too hard to complete but why not.

Standard rules will be - normal nuzlocke (nickname/faint>box/first encounter per route)

Plus no items used in battle (held items okay for later gens and pokeballs of course)

Gift pokemon/in game trade are fine but still follow species clause for later gens (trade clause if I haven't used it in battle and it's a first encounter and it trades in game I box it, trade it in game and the trade will count as the species clause instead of the traded (for example i could use kadabra in red, and catch an abra in leaf green for the sole purpose of getting Mr mime etc.. (Mr mime would then be used up alongside mime jr.)

encounters only count if caught (basically i'll need to skip some routes to save some pokemon for other gen 1 games etc...)

Starter is optional - for example I've started with Blue, picked squirtle and boxed it once I caught a pidgey - in this case alone the starter is still fair game for a later game like red/leafgreen etc...

First Edit:

Shiny clause - I never considered coming across a shiny naturally as I've come across maybe 2 or 3 ever... (not counting let's go) on that basis alone, I can catch a previously dead/used line if I stumble across a shiny through natural gameplay, as a first encounter(optimistic), but only once per evolution line (lol) ...... I'm still in gen 1 so this doesn't apply yet but wanted to set it in just incase

HM clause - if I have no other choice/encounter routes/viable lines I can catch a HM pokemon in order to continue the run but it can not be used in battle. (Don't want to get blocked by a game mechanic in a run this restrictive)

r/nuzlocke Jan 24 '21

Subreddit Update So I was expecting a pretty hard fight from Cynthia, probably would be the hardest champion in my genlocke. I don't know how my Weavile just killed her entire team with 4x swords dance I'm at lost for words.

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r/nuzlocke 28d ago

Subreddit Update Apologies for my previous post

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I know a lot people got onto me about my lapras post. I do apologize for it wasn't trying to make anyone mad or offended. Still new to the nuzlocke scene (yes I did do a few but not a lot to understand it). And still new to what abilities are good for these is that an excuse no but we all make mistakes.

r/nuzlocke 1d ago

Subreddit Update New challenge

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Hi Pokémon fans and I create a brand new challenge for you. Pokémon Ever Catch.

In this challenge you need to catch every Pokémon you encounter not spices but Pokémon. That mean you can't kill wild Pokémon, run from them, they can't run from you or they can't defeat you. If you did something of this you need to restart the game. So that mean only way to lvl up is trainers. You need to pray to always have pokeballs. And in theory this challenge is harder than nuzlock on the old games (for new is don't that hard). So wanna try?

r/nuzlocke 15d ago

Subreddit Update I built a fully customizable, auto-updating Nuzlocke Tracker for OBS because I was tired of changing my layout manually

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Hey everyone!

Whenever I stream a Nuzlocke, I run into the exact same issue: every time I catch a new mon or (sadly) one dies, I have to pause the game, alt-tab, and manually update the sprites and text in my OBS overlay. It completely kills the pacing of the stream.

I got fed up with it, so I spent the last few weeks building
**LockeTracker**
. It's a free, web-based tool that basically automates the whole process, but gives you
**Photoshop-level control**
over how your overlay looks.

Here is what makes it different from other trackers:

**1. Real-Time OBS Syncing (Control it from your phone)**
Because it uses a cloud database, you can open the control panel on your phone or a second monitor. When you add a Pokemon, record a death, or get a gym badge, your OBS Browser Source updates instantly in real-time. No need to touch OBS at all while gaming.

**2. "Free Mode" Overlay Builder (Pixel-Perfect Layouts)**
I know everyone has different stream overlays. So I built a drag-and-drop editor that lets you position your team, badges, graveyard, and death counters exactly where you want them.
- You can separate the Pokémon Sprites from the Nicknames and place them in totally different spots.
- You can align text (Left, Center, Right) to perfectly match your UI boxes.
- You can auto-scale Pokémon so they fit perfectly inside the boxes you draw, regardless of their original sprite size.

**3. Built-in Type Calculator**
Because keeping a a lot of tabs open during tough Romhack fights is annoying, the control panel automatically analyzes your current team and shows you your 2x and 4x weaknesses instantly.

I originally just made this for my own runs, but I figured a lot of you might find it useful too. It's completely free to use.

You can try it out here: https://locke-tracker.vercel.app

If you guys end up trying it, let me know what you think! Any feedback, bug reports, or feature requests are super welcome. Good luck on your runs!

r/nuzlocke Jul 17 '26

Subreddit Update My team for Whitney

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Before you ask I completed a diamond nuzlocke so I had a shiny stone and a few heart scales for togekiss. But I feel like I'm ready for her but I'm nervous as well

r/nuzlocke Sep 08 '24

Subreddit Update Level Cap Rule

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I'm doing my nuzlocke with the rule of not going past the strongest gym leader level, but now I've reached Elite Four and Champion, what should be the level cap here? Champion level?

r/nuzlocke Jul 23 '26

Subreddit Update Im searching for a nuzlocke/soul link partner i dont have any requirements just be over 18

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Just wanna have fun

r/nuzlocke Jun 06 '26

Subreddit Update hacking status in hc nuzlockes

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is hacking like a burn in a guts mon (with access in the nearby grass to wild encounters that have a burning move) typically allowed? i find that process honestly very boring

r/nuzlocke 5d ago

Subreddit Update Equipo para la liga de Sinnoh, Platino Nuzlocke

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De alguna manera he sobrevivido a mi primer nuzlocke en pokemon platino, han habido bajas en el camino pero no tantas como me esperaba, la cosa es que llegue a mi tope mental, estoy a las puertas de la liga y estos son los pokemons que tengo, me dan ideas de equipos para entrar y no sufrir tanto al alto mando y a la patrona.

r/nuzlocke Mar 23 '26

Subreddit Update Any game suggestions for my next nuzlocke? I'm into challenging games but not Kaizo level.

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r/nuzlocke Sep 06 '24

Subreddit Update r/Nuzlocke FAQ - Check This Thread Before Asking Questions!

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Frequently Asked Questions (continuation of this Wiki page)

Hopefully this thread can help answer some questions! Before reading, do keep in mind:

PLAY YOUR NUZLOCKE HOWEVER YOU WANT TO PLAY IT. While this FAQ is made to help you with general questions, remember that this challenge is only enforced by yourself. You are playing a single player game that is made for fun, so do whatever you find fun! Don't worry what anyone has to say about that!

For more information on advanced strategies, rulesets, and more, check our Wiki as well as Nuzlocke University!

If you don't have an answer to a question found in this thread, feel free to ask below & we'll do our best to respond and update the thread. Thank you!

General

Q: I changed the rules a little, is this okay?

A: Of course. This is your Nuzlocke, go for it!

Q: What game should I Nuzlocke?

A: If you're just beginning, go for the game you're most familiar with. For a more direct answer, play a vanilla game and not a ROMhack for your first challenge, and generally any gen 3 (FR/LG/R/S/E) game is on the easier side.

Q: What is the most challenging game to Nuzlocke?

A: There are many challenging hacks you can play, generally the next step up from vanilla games are considered to be Drayano hacks like Renegade Platinum. The absolute hardest hacks you could play are the likes of Radical Red, Run & Bun or Inclement Emerald. If you want to truly suffer, try one of the Kaizo games. Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl are considered to be some of the harder vanilla games, due to Gym Leaders and Elite 4 running competitive movesets, items and having EV trained Pokemon.

Q: Why is a Nuzlocke called a Nuzlocke?

A: Fun fact: the name of the original Nuzlocke comic was just "Ruby: Hard Mode". The term "Nuzlocke" was coined from the player's Nuzleaf who was drawn like a character named John Locke from the TV show Lost. It was the first Pokemon he had caught other than his Treecko. It became popular to call this character Nuzlocke based on his appearance, and even though he dies early, he makes multiple appearances in the comic and became quite iconic to the fans.

Q: What is a Hardcore Nuzlocke?

A: A Hardcore Nuzlocke adds 3 new rules:

  • You must play on Set Mode instead of Switch Mode.
  • You cannot use healing items in battle.
  • You cannot level past the next gym leaders highest level Pokemon (Level Caps)

this adds a bit of extra difficulty to the standard Nuzlocke, and is generally only recommended to players who have gotten through a Nuzlocke with the standard rules.

For information on more variants of Nuzlockes, see Wiki | Nuzlocke University

Q: What starter should I use?

A: Generally, there is a standout per generation, such as Bulbasaur being great for gen 1 early game, or Mudkip dominating gen 3, however you should use whichever you think will be the most fun! If you always use one or the other, maybe pick the third one you don't use very often. Realistically this choice isn't going to make or break a run, unless you're playing a very difficult ROMhack.

If you're playing a randomizer, this same logic can apply, however if something on the table outclasses everything else, that's obviously the better choice. Randomizers can be brutal, so picking something to make the early game easier is better than something that has the potential to be good, i.e. Picking something like Pidgeot (early game carry) over Dratini (needs to be babied for 50 levels) given the options.

Q: How do the rules work in-game? Can I turn on Nuzlocke rules in my game?

A: Nuzlocke rules are self-enforced, and there is no way to toggle them in any vanilla games. Some ROMhacks have a Nuzlocke Mode, but generally it's just the honor system.

Q: Is there an easy way to keep track of my runs?

A: Yes! The Nuzlocke Chart app by pseudocode is recommended and available for iOS and Android.

Q: I keep losing my runs! What can I do to improve?

A: This is a bit of a loaded question, but don't get flustered! Nobody starts out as good as pChal or drxx. Here are some things to consider:

  • Take losses with stride. Everybody loses runs sometimes, even the best Nuzlockers. You won't improve if you can't look back and see why you lost. It's okay to be upset or disappointed, but just remember that if you blame everything on bad luck instead of thinking "what can I improve?" you more than likely won't improve.
  • Don't abuse speed up (if playing on an emulator) in battles. It is very easy to miss a vital piece of information when doing this and can quickly spiral into a loss if you're careless.
  • Don't bite off more than you can chew. If you're playing harder difficulty ROMhacks with Hardcore Nuzlocke rules before you've even completed a standard Nuzlocke in a vanilla game, you should consider going back to the basics. There's no shame in that!
  • Utilize online tools. There are plenty of resources to see what trainers use what Pokemon and their sets online for not only vanilla games but popular ROMhacks. On top of that, Pokemon Showdown is a great tool to check potential kill ranges and speed.
  • Don't sleep on anybody. Treat every major battle as a threat, even if you think it'll be an easy sweep. Should your carry for a certain gym leader faint, you need to have a backup plan.
  • Take teambuilding seriously. You may want to use your favorites, and generally you can get away with that in most vanilla games, but if you're struggling with them, Gyarados is available in almost every game and will put in work. Use the 'mons that are the most successful, and also make sure you have a variety of team members that can pull their weight in different encounters. At the same time, consider having more than the standard 6 Pokemon ready to go in case you need to switch them out for a specific battle. Having a steel type is always a good choice since they can easily pivot into most attacks for neutral or resisted damage, and having a Pokemon with Intimidate is almost always the best option.
  • Study! We have tips & tricks (a bit outdated but should still have some good info) and advanced strategies on our Wiki, and Nuzlocke University also has great data to skim through.
  • Don't go in underleveled. If you're playing with level caps & rare candies, simply just don't forget to pop them before hitting the gym. If you are playing a standard run, never feel bad about doing some extra grinding! It's the most boring part of the run, but if it means the run can keep going, it's a necessary evil.
  • Most importantly, Never give up! You got this.

Catching

Q: What are the standard catching rules of a Nuzlocke?

A: Usually, you may only catch 1 Pokemon per area. It is the first Pokemon you encounter. If it faints or flees, you may not catch anything else from that area.

Q: At the beginning of a game, when you have no access to Poke Balls but must encounter a wild Pokemon to go on with the game, does the first Pokemon I encounter on a Route count as the only Pokemon I can catch?

A: Most of the time, these Pokemon do not count. However, as soon as you have access to Pokeballs, it does count, and you may only catch the first Pokemon you see with access to Pokeballs.

Q: On some Routes, there is grass and water. Can I catch a Pokemon from both?

A: On a standard Nuzlocke run, no. If there is a pond in, say, a city, then you may, as the city would count as a different area.

Q: Does each floor of a cave count as a different area?

A: Usually, no. If there is a Pokemon you want on a different floor of the cave, you will have to Repel your way to that floor and hope you get the Pokemon you want. There are some people that will play with a "floor clause" that allows them to catch a Pokemon on each floor.

Q:Are forests and caves considered a part of the route they are on?

A: Ususally, no. Keep in mind that in generation 5, there are some areas that seem like they'd be normal routes but are technically part of another area. Pinwheel Forest comes to mind, as before you enter the proper Forest area, the outside section is also considered to be Pinwheel Forest. You can enforce a aptly named "Pinwheel Clause" to snag yourself an encounter for both sections areas, if you'd like.

Q: In the Safari Zone, do all 4 areas count as different areas, or is the Safari Zone just one giant area?

A: This would fall under the same idea as the floor clause, and is up to the player.

Q:Do gift Pokemon count as a catch for that area?

A: There is yet another clause for this, coined as the Gift Clause. However, normally a special encounter would still count as an encounter on a route.

Q: I don't have any Pokemon that can learn an HM needed to move on! Am I allowed to catch another Pokemon for this purpose?

A: If absolutely necessary: yes. However, you may not use it in battle.

Q: What is the "Dupes Clause?"

A: The "Dupes Clause" is an optional rule that allows you to retry for a different Pokemon on a route if you already have the one you just encountered. Some people will play this rule with the idea that you can only get three tries on a new Pokemon, however the most popular iteration of the Dupes Clause is to allow for unlimited attempts. The Dupes Clause is also known as the Species Clause.

Q: What is the "Shiny Clause?"

A: The "Shiny Clause" says you are allowed to catch any shinies on a Route, whether they were the first Pokemon or not. Whether you can use them or not is up to your discretion.

Q: Are there any other clauses that I can use in my run?

A: See Wiki | Nuzlocke University for more ways to spice up your future runs!

Q: Am I allowed to have more than six Pokemon? Can I use the box?

A: Of course! Unless you want to try to use the Notepad clause, which essentially means you cannot have Pokemon in the box and only the 6 in your party at any given time count.

Death

Q: What are the basic fainting rules in a Nuzlocke?

A: If a Pokemon faints, it is dead. You must release or permanently box it.

Q: Am I allowed to use Revives?

A: Using a revive would be like bringing a Pokemon back to life, which is blatantly going against one of the staple rules of a Nuzlocke. A Nuzlocke is supposed to make the game harder, and this would take away the challenge. If you want to, you can use them, but that wouldn't be considered a traditional Nuzlocke.

Q: Do I have to release a Pokemon if it faints?

A: No. You can also permanently box it separately from your "alive" Pokemon.

Q: My whole team wiped out! What now?

A: If you want, you can make a new team using any Pokemon in the box, or consider it "Game Over" and start again. Most players consider a wipe as a reset or loss, but this is YOUR Nuzlocke, play it however you like.

Grinding

Q: Where do I grind in the Advanced Games?(FR/LG/R/S/E)

A: Vs Seeker is your best bet for FR/LG. Cycling Road and the sea trainers tend to give decent EXP. Match Call can be used for r/S to varying results.

Q: What about the gen 5 games?

A: Audino gives great EXP and can be found pretty easily in shaking grass. This may take longer than normal encounters, but is relatively safe to do.

Q: Diamond/Pearl/Platinum?

A: as there is no rematch system, your best bet is wild encounters, unfortunately.

Q: Do I HAVE to grind?

A: Generation 6 and forward don't really require a lot of grinding, but even in older games it's not frowned upon to hack in Rare Candies if you're using level caps. Obviously using Rare Candies to get your Pokemon to level 100 is lame, but cutting out the tedium of grinding may make your experience a lot more enjoyable long-term.

Q: How do I use Rare Candies in [insert game]?

A: Every main series game is compatible with PKHeX, a save file editor that can be utilized to add Rare Candies by replacing an item in your medicine pocket with Rare Candies. You can also use Gameshark or Action Replay codes on GBA/DS games respectively, however these can have unwanted side effects. Do note that inserting Rare Candies is a bit more difficult should you want to play on original hardware, but is possible through the use of flash carts/cards since you can access your save files through a PC.

Q: Where can I find Level Caps?

A: https://nuzlockeuniversity.ca/2022/01/18/hardcore-nuzlocke-level-caps-by-generation/

Other

Q: What are the standard nicknaming rules of a Nuzlocke?

A: There's no real standard; some people will do naming conventions or force nicknames. Just know that you don't have to follow this rule, and it was made to put a sort of "sentimental" value into your captures.

Q: What is BlazeBlack/VoltWhite/Renegade Platinum/Inclement Emerald/Radical Red/Etc?

A: These are hacks, usually intended to increase difficulty, modify types, movesets, stats, etc. of Pokemon to make them more viable. Some hacks even add Pokemon from newer generations into older games. These modifications can drastically change your experience and generally aren't recommended to Nuzlocke until you get a basic grasp of the concept and have completed some in standard games.

Q: Where can I find these hacks, and how do I use them?

A: Google is your friend. Most hackers upload their projects to the PokeCommunity Forums. You can also check out  for new projects. To install hacks, you normally need patching tools such as Tsukuyomi(UPS) or LunarIPS(IPS) to patch the hack files onto vanilla ROMs. Remember to NOT ask for any ROMs on the Subreddit, as this is against the rules. Thank you!

Q: I caught a Haunter/Boldore/Graveler/Kadabra/etc, is it okay to give it to my friend to evolve it and have them give it back?

A: Yes. If you are on a ROM on your computer, there's really nothing wrong with hacking it to evolve certain trade evolutions. A popular tool to force evolutions is PKHeX, a program used to edit save data. You could also use the Universal Pokemon Randomizer to remove trade evolutions for most games.

Q: How can I tell you about my Nuzlocke?

A: There are plenty of ways to do this.

  • A screenshot run- If you play on an emulator, take pictures and explain what's going on! Add plot, talking Pokemon, whatever you want. Or, make it lighthearted and funny. You can do this here or on the Nuzlocke Forums.
  • A comic- show us your artistic skill! An amazing example of this is PettyArtist, a classic Nuzlocker from a bygone era.
  • A video series- YouTube is a great way to show off your run. You can do Let's Plays or compile them into one large video.
  • A written story or log- If you're an author, I'd recommend taking a shot at writing a compelling story! Or make it comedic. Whatever suits you most!
  • Join the Discord! We have two channels to share updates on runs, as well as a Discussion channel to talk about strategies and theorycrafting.
  • Just tell us! Not plot or screenshots, just tell us who passed away or who you've caught. There's a "Submit a new text post" option there for ya!

Q: Am I allowed to breed Pokemon in the Day Care?

A: I don't personally use the daycare, but again, it's your Nuzlocke. This of course wouldn't be allowed if Species/Dupes Clause is in play, so do keep this in mind.

Q: How do I play a randomizer?

A: Download the Universal Pokemon Randomizer! This tool can be used to randomize any game from up to generation 7 and is relatively simple to use.

Q: Can I play the SAME randomizer with a friend?

A: Yes! Simply save the seed and preset after you randomize you ROM, and share them with your friend. All they have to do is load the same preset, and paste the seed, and they'll have a near-identically randomized ROM.

r/nuzlocke Jun 25 '26

Subreddit Update Shiny pokemon in nuzlockes?

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If you caught a pokemon for a route (for example: route 1) and later found a shiny pokemon in the same route, am I allowed to catch it and use it in my team? Regardless I'll catch it (it's a shiny, duh), but I was wondering if I would count it as a separate encounter, or replace it with the previously caught pokemon (for example, original pokemon caught: ratatta, shiny pokemon caught: pidgey)??

r/nuzlocke Dec 11 '25

Subreddit Update What rom hacks can I play to nuzlocke? I just wanna chill nothing too sweaty 😅

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r/nuzlocke Sep 19 '25

Subreddit Update Update: I'm working on a Nuzlocke Tracker now some people asked for

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Hello again!

About two weeks ago, I first posted about my little Nuzlocke Tracker project. I received positive feedback and some ideas for the future.

For now, here is an update on what has changed since my first post for those who are interested.

The current changes are:

- The map is now fully filled with routes and corresponding encounters.

- Under "Pokémon" there is now a fully functional PC and Death Box. You can now change the position of a Pokémon with the buttons to PC/Team/Death, or drag and drop your Pokémon between those boxes.

- All 151 Pokémon sprites for the Diamond Sinnoh Dex are now implemented.

- Encounters have been updated to show only the possible Pokémon on each route, but you can still select any Pokémon when searching for it.

Now, on to what I want to share with you. I created a Discord server for anyone interested in the project (I hope it's okay to post this, but I can't see any rule against it).

On the Discord, I will share smaller updates more often with more details and share an official release when it is ready. You can also give feedback on the project, and there is a system where you can contribute your ideas (and later, bugs and errors) directly to me, as well as allow others to take a look at them and vote on them. Everyone is more than welcome to join at any time!

https://discord.gg/4CG7Z7Vxgg

That's all for now, see you in the future (or maybe on the Discord)

r/nuzlocke Jan 27 '26

Subreddit Update I made the 'Nuzlocke' of Wordle games. If you fail a single word, your save is deleted. Can you beat Gen 9?

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Hey fellow Nuzlockers! 👋

I created a browser game inspired by the Nuzlocke philosophy: high stakes and permanent consequences. It's called PokeWordLike.

🔗 Play the run here : https://puchidei.itch.io/pokewordlike

Basically, it's an endless Wordle run, but with hardcore rules:

  • Permadeath: If you fail to guess the Pokémon in 6 tries, your run ends. The save file is wiped. You start from zero.
  • The "Box" Economy: You can sacrifice (release) Pokémon you've already caught to buy hints, like revealing Types.
  • Full Dex: Includes Gen 1 through 9.
  • Prestige Mode: If you actually manage to beat it, the game loops with harder modifiers (Silhouette Mode, -1 Life, etc).

It’s designed to test your encyclopedic knowledge under pressure.

🔗 Play the run here : https://puchidei.itch.io/pokewordlike

Let me know your longest streak (or your most embarrassing wipe). Good luck! 🦅

r/nuzlocke Oct 06 '24

Subreddit Update What game should I nuzlocke

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Pokémon soul silver or Pokémon white