Nuzlocke Challenge: Limited Encounters: The player may only catch the first wild Pokémon encountered in each area, and none else. If the first wild Pokémon encountered faints or flees, there are no second chances. If the first encounter in the area is a Double Battle, the player is free to choose which of the two wild Pokémon they would like to catch but may only catch one of them. Dungeons/caves all count as one area and each floor is not considered a separate area. * 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 Caterpie and they already own a Caterpie, Metapod, or Butterfree, it wouldn't count as their first encounter in that area. This clause can be applied twice in an area. After the second encounter, you cannot catch any pokemon in this area. Dying: Any Pokémon that faints is considered dead and must be released. Mandatory Nicknames: The player must nickname all of their Pokémon No Resets: The player may not voluntarily reset and reload the game to undo progress. Being able to do so would render all other rules pointless. No Cheating: Cheating devices (such as GameShark) may not be used. Full Wipe: A black out/white out is considered to be a "game over," even if there are usable Pokémon left in the Pokémon Storage System, and the player must start over. No Outside Trading: The player may only use Pokémon they have captured themselves, meaning Pokémon acquired through trading, Mystery Gifts, etc., are prohibited. In-Game Trading: The player may trade Pokémon with in-game trades, such as Ponyta for Seel on Cinnabar Island in Pokémon Red/Blue. Boxing: The player must put Pokémon that have fainted in the Pokémon Storage System permanently rather than releasing them. This will be the official “graveyard”. Players can catch Pokémon used specifically for HM use that is considered outside the usual rules. This Pokémon can only be used for HM’s outside of battle and should be named HM. Slow Start: The run has not started until a player has gained their first Poké Balls and thus the ability to catch Pokémon. For example, encounters starting from the Zigzagoon in Emerald that the player has to save Professor Birch from, up to when the player has the ability to catch Pokémon, are not counted. Likewise, in the games where the rival battle is immediately after obtaining the starter Pokémon, the "release or permanently box a Pokémon if it faints" rule is often not enforced at that time. Shiny Clause: Shiny Pokemon can be caught regardless of whether or not an encounter has already been done in the area. Shiny Replacement Clause: If a Shiny Pokémon is a duplicate of a Pokémon already in your party you may replace it with the Shiny. Both Pokemon, the shiny and non shiny are considered part of your roster. Point System +1 Points to the trainers after every badge is claimed (gen 2 post game not included) +10 Points to the trainers when a nuzlocke run is completed +10 Points to Team Rocket when a nuzlocke run is failed +3 Points to Team Rocket when a Pokemon faints -6 Points to Team Rocket when a Pokemon faints while they’re playing (revealed at the end of the marathon) -5 Points for each Team Rocket member caught at the end of the marathon. At 6pm on Saturday, Sunday and Monday we will host 15 minute deliberations where we make our case of who is or isn't a Team Rocket member. At the conclusion of the marathon, the Rocket members will be revealed and points will be applied to the teams and the viewers who vote in the polls. Trainers vs Rocket winner will be announced