Now, I'm sure some of you are asking: What is a Nuzlocke Run? A Nuzlocke run is where you play through the game with some very strict rules to make the rules a lot harder. The main rule for Nuzlocke runs is when a Pokemon faints, it DIES. You release it. Nothing you can do will save it. Also, you can only catch the first Pokemon you see on the Route. That means your team is unpredictable. So, here is a list of Rules that a Nuzlocke run consists of:
1.) If a Pokemon faints, it is released. This is to simlulate that a Pokemon has died in battle and is no longer usable. Some people like to make a 'Death' box, but most people simply release their Pokemon. When your last pokemon dies, your challenge is done. (This includes every Pokemon in your team and box.)
2.) The only Pokemon you can catch are the first Pokemon you see on that route. This ensures that your team is random, and it makes it harder to get a Pokemon you want. This also helps players develop bonds with their team and when one dies, it is more tramatic. If Pokemon flees, faints, or you have no Pokeballs, you are unable to catch a Pokemon on that Route. Gift Pokemon do not count.
3.) You are not allowed to use Legendaries, Trades, or Eggs.
4.) You can only use Pokeballs. No other balls are allowed.
5.) Nuzlocke begins when you get your Pokeballs. If your Pokemon faints before then, it doesn't count.
6.) Must nickname Pokemon.
7.) Battle style is Set.
8.) Dupes Clause. If you already caught that Pokemon or evo line, you can disregard it and continue searching for another Pokemon.
To make it even harder, some players add the additional rules:
5.) You can only use the Pokemon Center once with exception of after Gym Battles.
6.) Disregard Rule 5. If it dies, end of challenge immediately.
7.) Unable to buy items. Only what you find, you can keep.
8.) Dupes Clause revoked
9.) No HM Slaves allowed. Pokemon cannot learn more than one HM move.
10.) If player cannot continue game due to lack of Pokemon able to know HM move, then Player loses.
11.) No Gift Pokemon.
12.) No TMs.
