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==History== | ==History== | ||
The basic rules were invented by Nick Franco in March | The basic rules were invented by Nick Franco in March 2010. Franco posted comics detailing his playthrough of [[Pokémon Ruby]] to 4chan's /v/ board, where they gained attention and inspired others to try the challenge.<ref>https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/11/22/20976759/pokemon-what-is-nuzlocke-challenge-sword-shield</ref> The following month, Franco launched a website for his comics and a forum for fans' challenge chronicles.<ref>https://nuzlockeforums.com/forum/threads/reflecting-on-12-years-of-the-nuzlocke-challenge-nostalgia-on-how-it-all-started.20929/</ref> Over time, the concept spread to various websites and formats such as written stories, animations and livestreams. | ||
Franco uses "Nuzlocke" as a screen name, while his comic is titled "Pokémon: Hard-Mode". However, the word Nuzlocke eventually came to be associated with the ruleset itself. | Franco uses "Nuzlocke" as a screen name, while his comic is titled "Pokémon: Hard-Mode". However, the word Nuzlocke eventually came to be associated with the ruleset itself. | ||
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*'''Set Mode Clause:''' The battle style must be changed to "set" in the options menu, meaning the player does not get the opportunity to switch out their Pokémon after an opponent's Pokémon faints. In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], where there is no set mode, the player must manually decide not to switch each time. | *'''Set Mode Clause:''' The battle style must be changed to "set" in the options menu, meaning the player does not get the opportunity to switch out their Pokémon after an opponent's Pokémon faints. In [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], where there is no set mode, the player must manually decide not to switch each time. | ||
*'''Level Restrictions: '''The player may not use Pokémon above a certain [[level]] limit based on the next [[Gym Leader]]/[[Elite Four]]/{{pkmn|Champion}}'s highest-levelled Pokémon (their "ace"). Pokémon that exceed the level limit might be left in storage until they become eligible, or they might have to be released. | *'''Level Restrictions: '''The player may not use Pokémon above a certain [[level]] limit based on the next [[Gym Leader]]/[[Elite Four]]/{{pkmn|Champion}}'s highest-levelled Pokémon (their "ace"). Pokémon that exceed the level limit might be left in storage until they become eligible, or they might have to be released. | ||
*'''Random Starter:''' The player's [[ | *'''Random Starter:''' The player's [[first partner Pokémon]] must be randomly chosen. A common system is if the last digit of the player's [[Trainer ID number]] is 1-3, the player must choose the Grass-type first partner Pokémon; if it is 4-6, the Fire-type first partner Pokémon; if it is 7-9, the Water-type first partner Pokémon; if it is 0, free choice. Alternatively, use the Trainer ID {{wp|Modulo operation|modulo}} 3 for the same purposes. | ||
*'''Monotype/Monocolor Challenge:''' Only Pokémon of a certain [[Type]] or [[List of Pokémon by color|color]] may be used. Rather than the first Pokémon encountered in an area, the player may catch the first one which fits the category or will evolve into fitting the category. If a Pokémon would lose the category upon evolution, it may not evolve. | *'''Monotype/Monocolor Challenge:''' Only Pokémon of a certain [[Type]] or [[List of Pokémon by color|color]] may be used. Rather than the first Pokémon encountered in an area, the player may catch the first one which fits the category or will evolve into fitting the category. If a Pokémon would lose the category upon evolution, it may not evolve. | ||
*'''One Per Gym:''' The player may only catch the first Pokémon after each Gym Leader instead of in each area. | *'''One Per Gym:''' The player may only catch the first Pokémon after each Gym Leader instead of in each area. | ||
*'''Equal Parties:''' During Gym Leader and [[rival]] battles, the player must use the same number of Pokémon as their opponent. | *'''Equal Parties:''' During Gym Leader and [[rival]] battles, the player must use the same number of Pokémon as their opponent. | ||
*'''Caught Only:''' The [[ | *'''Caught Only:''' The [[first partner Pokémon]] must be released after the first wild Pokémon is caught. | ||
*'''Notepad Clause:''' No Pokémon may be kept in the PSS; in other words, the player may only own six Pokémon at a time. This was named after its inventor, Notepad on the now-defunct original Nuzlocke Forum. | *'''Notepad Clause:''' No Pokémon may be kept in the PSS; in other words, the player may only own six Pokémon at a time. This was named after its inventor, Notepad on the now-defunct original Nuzlocke Forum. | ||
**'''Notepad Extreme/First 6 Only:''' The player may only own six Pokémon throughout the entire run. If all six die or otherwise become ineligible, then it's an instant "game over". | **'''Notepad Extreme/First 6 Only:''' The player may only own six Pokémon throughout the entire run. If all six die or otherwise become ineligible, then it's an instant "game over". | ||
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====Decreased difficulty==== | ====Decreased difficulty==== | ||
*'''Slow Start:''' The two basic rules are not in effect until the player has gained their first [[Poké Ball]]s and thus the ability to catch Pokémon. For example, encounters starting from the {{p|Poochyena}}{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/{{p|Zigzagoon}}{{sup/3|E}} that the player has to save [[Professor Birch]] from, up to when the player can catch Pokémon, are not counted. Likewise, in the games where the first rival battle is immediately after obtaining the | *'''Slow Start:''' The two basic rules are not in effect until the player has gained their first [[Poké Ball]]s and thus the ability to catch Pokémon. For example, encounters starting from the {{p|Poochyena}}{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/{{p|Zigzagoon}}{{sup/3|E}} that the player has to save [[Professor Birch]] from, up to when the player can catch Pokémon, are not counted. Likewise, in the games where the first rival battle is immediately after obtaining the first partner Pokémon, the "release or permanently box a Pokémon if it faints" rule is often not enforced at that time. | ||
*'''Species/Dupes Clause:''' The "first wild Pokémon in each area" rule does not apply in an area until a species or evolution line is encountered that has not been caught yet. For example, if the player's first encounter in an area is with a {{p|Caterpie}} and they already own a Caterpie, {{p|Metapod}}, or {{p|Butterfree}}, it wouldn't count as their first encounter in that area. This allows for increased variety in a player's Pokémon collection. | *'''Species/Dupes Clause:''' The "first wild Pokémon in each area" rule does not apply in an area until a species or evolution line is encountered that has not been caught yet. For example, if the player's first encounter in an area is with a {{p|Caterpie}} and they already own a Caterpie, {{p|Metapod}}, or {{p|Butterfree}}, it wouldn't count as their first encounter in that area. This allows for increased variety in a player's Pokémon collection. | ||
**A limit may be set on how many times the player can apply the Species/Dupes Clause in an area. If this many duplicate Pokémon are encountered in an area, the Species/Dupes Clause is no longer applied for that area and the player must settle for the next Pokémon they encounter. | **A limit may be set on how many times the player can apply the Species/Dupes Clause in an area. If this many duplicate Pokémon are encountered in an area, the Species/Dupes Clause is no longer applied for that area and the player must settle for the next Pokémon they encounter. | ||
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*'''Hardcore Nuzlocke:''' A general name for any Nuzlocke variant which restricts item use and over-levelling, in order to produce a more difficult run and more strategic play. | *'''Hardcore Nuzlocke:''' A general name for any Nuzlocke variant which restricts item use and over-levelling, in order to produce a more difficult run and more strategic play. | ||
*'''Wonderlocke''': In this variant, any Pokémon caught must immediately be traded using [[Wonder Trade]] and the received Pokémon is used instead. Typically, this comes with a level restriction where if the received Pokémon is more than a certain number of levels higher than the original Pokémon, it must be traded again until an appropriate-level Pokémon is received. | *'''Wonderlocke''': In this variant, any Pokémon caught must immediately be traded using [[Wonder Trade]] and the received Pokémon is used instead. Typically, this comes with a level restriction where if the received Pokémon is more than a certain number of levels higher than the original Pokémon, it must be traded again until an appropriate-level Pokémon is received. | ||
*'''Soul-Link''': Two player variant where both players' Pokémon are "soul-linked" based on their origin. So the | *'''Soul-Link''': Two player variant where both players' Pokémon are "soul-linked" based on their origin. So the first partner Pokémon are linked, the Pokémon from Route 1 are linked, and so on. If a Pokémon dies, its soulmate does too. Linked Pokémon must be in both players' parties at once, i.e. one cannot leave a Pokémon in the PSS while its soulmate is on the active team. | ||
**Common additional rules include restricting duplicate types between the two players. If either player is using a Pokémon of a certain type, the other player cannot use any Pokémon of that same type. If both players find the same type of Pokémon for one encounter, neither is able to use it. | **Common additional rules include restricting duplicate types between the two players. If either player is using a Pokémon of a certain type, the other player cannot use any Pokémon of that same type. If both players find the same type of Pokémon for one encounter, neither is able to use it. | ||
*'''Egglocke''': Player catches Pokémon 1 per route as normal, but instead of using the Pokémon caught, they hatch a randomly generated egg. Usually this is done via trades or through cheat devices, where the egg Pokémon are chosen by a third party, such as friends or a streaming audience. | *'''Egglocke''': Player catches Pokémon 1 per route as normal, but instead of using the Pokémon caught, they hatch a randomly generated egg. Usually this is done via trades or through cheat devices, where the egg Pokémon are chosen by a third party, such as friends or a streaming audience. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*So far in the original Nuzlocke comics, one | *So far in the original Nuzlocke comics, one first partner Pokémon of each type has been used: {{p|Treecko}} in [[Hoenn]], {{p|Charmander}} in [[Kanto]], and {{p|Oshawott}} in the ongoing [[Unova]] challenge. | ||
*The original Nuzlocke run through Ruby was a failure, due to the entire active team dying in the Champion battle. | *The original Nuzlocke run through Ruby was a failure, due to the entire active team dying in the Champion battle. | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||