Maybe the real friends were the 'mons we caught along the way.

The Rules

I wanna be the very best
Like no one ever was

- The Nuzlocke starts when you obtain Poké Balls and can buy them in shops (randomized Poké Balls don't start the run).
- The Nuzlocke ends when you defeat the Champion.
- Losing a battle counts as a "Game Over".

To catch them is my real test

- Can only catch the first encounter in an area (based on met location).

To train them is my cause

- If a Pokémon faints, it dies and must be permanently boxed/released.
- Cannot exceed the highest level Pokémon on the next Boss' team unless the EXP gain was from a Trainer fight.

I will travel across the land
Searching far and wide

- Static/Gift Pokémon count as an encounter in that area.
- Cannot use Repels in an area with encounter available.
- Cannot use Legendary/Mythical Pokémon.
- Catching a Pokémon prevents another Pokémon in that evolution line from being used again during the Nuzlocke.
- A Shiny Pokémon is a free encounter and overrides other catching rules.

Teach Pokémon to understand
The power that's inside

- When you catch a Pokémon, assign a random Trait to them. You must train/battle with that Pokémon in a way that honours their Trait.

It's you and me
I know it's my destiny

- Cannot have more than 6 Pokémon at once, including inside the PC.
- If you catch/receive Pokémon over the limit, you must release Pokémon until you have 6. (You can retire Pokémon).

Oh, you're my best friend

- Must nickname all Pokémon recruited.
- Once caught, you must keep a Pokémon on the team until it participates in a Boss battle.

In a world we must defend

- Must fight Trainers if they are reasonably in the way.

A heart so true
Our courage will pull us through

- Play on Set mode.
- Cannot use healing/stat items in battle (held Items are okay).
- Cannot use cheese strats (eg. using Poké Balls to stall against Trainers).
- Dragon Rage related deaths do not count until after beating the 2nd Gym.

You teach me and I'll teach you

- No calcing or looking up route/encounter/Pokémon info. (Level caps and frivolous searches are exceptions).

Pokémon
Gotta catch 'em all

Freddie

FireRed (Randomized)

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