Do gift Pokemon count in Nuzlocke?

The Giftlocke variant of the Nuzlocke challenge is played with the normal Nuzlocke rules, with one change: players may not use Poke Balls to catch Pokemon. The only Pokemon that may be used are the starter Pokemon and any gift Pokemon or Eggs that are given to the player by an NPC.

Do starters count as gift Pokemon?

These Pokémon are known as gift Pokémon. Types of gift Pokémon include starter Pokémon and Pokémon Eggs. They exist in the games, anime, and manga.

What are the 3 Nuzlocke rules?

What are the rules for receiving Pokémon in a Nuzlocke?

Do static Pokémon count in Nuzlocke?

If there's a static encounter in the area, the player is allowed to capture them despite already capturing a Pokémon in that area. Shiny Pokémon also do not apply to this rule.

Pokemon Nuzlocke, but ONLY GIFT Pokemon

What is a Soullocke?

A Soullocke follows roughly the same rules as a Nuzlocke; but instead of playing alone, two or more trainers play together. Pokémon caught in the same area/route are "linked". They go to the team together, to the box together, and to the grave together.

What is the no dupes rule in Nuzlocke?

Dupes Clause

The condition states that if the first Pokémon encountered is one that has already been captured, such as a Rattata or Pidgey, a player can continue to search on that route until they've discovered a new Pokémon.

Is overleveling allowed in Nuzlocke?

There is no such thing as over-leveling in Nuzlocke. Seriously, even if there's a chance your pokemon won't listen to you because it's such a high level, it will still survive a LOT more hits than a same-level one (unless it's at a type disadvantage, but you shouldn't be using that one, then).

Are you allowed to grind in a Pokémon Nuzlocke?

If you want to avoid having to redo the beginning couple hours of these games, you have to grind to ensure your team is strong enough to stop you whiting out and losing the Nuzlocke.

Are you allowed to revive a Pokémon for a Nuzlocke?

If you have a Max Revive discovered on the ground(i.e. not by Pickup), you can save a Pokemon that has just died. If you accidentaly kill the first Pokemon you see on a route then you may search for that same species and capture it.

Which Nuzlocke is the hardest?

1- Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the hardest main-series Pokémon games to Nuzlocke. You'll face brutal Totem battles, trainers with perfect EVs and IVs on their Pokémon, powerful opponents at every stage of the game, and, of course, Ultra Necrozma.

What is the shiny rule in Nuzlocke?

This is a rule that decreases the difficulty of the Nuzlocke, but it allows for players to catch a Shiny Pokémon—even if a wild Pokémon has already been encountered in that area—because of how rare Shinies are. It didn't take long for RecurveOW to decide to implement the rule.

Do you lose a Nuzlocke if you white out?

White Out = Run Over

Arguably the most brutal Nuzlocke clause is that if a player should totally wipe a fight, regardless of if they still have Pokémon in their box, their Nuzlocke run is over.

Can gift Pokémon be shiny?

That's a gift, not an in game trade. Gifts like eggs and non traded Pokemon can be shiny. If it was in game traded it cannot be shiny.

Does your starter count in a Nuzlocke?

Starter also occurs before you obtain pokeballs, so if you're counting encounters only after you receive pokeballs, then the starter doesn't count by technicality. But if you're counting it by what the ID info on the status screen says, then they'll both say 201.

How many Pokémon gifts per day?

You can send each of your friends up to one Gift per day. If your friend has not yet opened a Gift that you've previously sent them, you won't be able to send them another one until they open the first one. Your Friend will receive a notification that you sent them a Gift.

What is the hardest Pokemon game to beat?

The first two games are still certainly great for this, but Emerald succeeds overall as the most challenging of the three. In terms of quantity, Emerald's inclusion of the Battle Frontier makes for the most challenges and even features a post-game fight with Former Champion Steven.

Can you take eggs in a Nuzlocke?

The Egglocke is a variant of the Nuzlocke challenge. It follows standard Nuzlocke rules, with one major addition, which is that caught Pokémon are replaced as soon as possible by eggs, containing a Pokémon unknown to the player.

What is the easiest Pokémon to Nuzlocke?

Pokémon X/Y & Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire Are the Easiest Games to Beat. Nuzlockers tend to be split when it comes to the later entries on this list, though most agree Pokémon X and Y and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are among the easiest Pokémon games to beat.

Are Legendaries banned in Nuzlocke?

You cannot catch Legendary Pokémon (excluding Reshiram/Zekrom, but they cannot be used in battle). You must only use regular Poké Balls. You can only use the Pokémon Center in each town once. All the Pokémon you catch must be nicknamed.

What is mercy rule in Nuzlocke?

For example, if you already caught a Rattata on Route 1 and encounter another one on Route 2, you can ignore it and catch the next new Pokémon you encounter instead. You cannot use Pokémon Centers, or you cannot use items for healing. Allowing a “Mercy Rule” for second chances if a team member faints.

Can you catch a dead Pokémon in a Nuzlocke?

Yes. As long as you still follow the rules of the Nuzlocke and it was the first Pokemon encounterd in an area.

What does Sleeplocke mean?

A tournament of patience and skill, the Sleeplocke is a “nuzlocke” run of Pokemon with the added challenge of staying up as as long as you can! You cannot sleep and cannot “black out” in game.

What is a blind Nuzlocke?

It means you put on a blindfold before you start up the game and play by memory.

Why was it called Nuzlocke?

The name of the run, the “Nuzlocke” run, is derived from the character Ruby's first caught Pokemon, Seedot (Nuzleaf), and the character John Locke from Lost, which inspired many of the comic's jokes. Over time, players have added their own twists and restrictions on the Nuzlocke Run.