
This puts a massive emphasis on luck, as the more powerful Pokémon are often more rare, and thus the player may have to struggle with weaker species. The Singular Catch Rule - Nuzlocke players are encouraged to catch the first, and only the first, Pokémon they encounter in each area. This is so an emotional bond can be formed with the caught Pokémon. The Nickname Rule - While not as universal as the Death Rule (due to some players simply not liking nicknames), though still very common, it is customary in a Nuzlocke to nickname each and every Pokémon the player catches.
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However in Nuzlocke play, a fainted Pokémon is considered dead, and must be deposited in the PC or released. Generally through gameplay, should a Pokémon be fainted in battle it can simply be revived with items or a trip to the Pokémon Center.
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The Death Rule - This rule is near universal among Nuzlocke runs, due to it being among the main reasons for its conception. The set of rules originated in the 2010 webcomic Pokemon: Hard Mode by Nick Franco and was named by fans after a Nuzleaf in the comic that looked like John Locke from Lost (Nuz-Locke).

It adopts a set of given rules and functions on the honour system, and is famous for providing an extra challenge for those who have completed their Pokémon games a few too many times and grown bored of ‘casual’ play. A Nuzlocke is an alternate form of gameplay in Pokémon games that features prevalently in fanfic and in streaming.
