[Challenge] The Nuzlocke Challenge

[ShiningKami]

I just noticed this after reading through some posts (I read through some of them because it's like reading little stories) :3

I would say this is against the rules, as it's not within the limits of the game. However, I guess I hadn't made this clear, so I can let this one slide and allow it. (It is now clarified in the OP)
But for any future nuzlockes, it'd be good to avoid doing this.

I feel really stupid for not making sure that it was okay to evolve Maxwell beforehand. Thank you for pointing that out. I promise I won't make that mistake again.

 

[XxHarryxX]

It's been pretty slow progress on my challenge for Pearl, but I do have an update!

- Started the game out and picked Turtwig as the starter. Blew through all the pre-game stuff and whatnot.
- Caught a Starly on Route 201 and a Shinx on Route 202 for my team; Bidoof on 204 as a slave and a Zubat in the Ravaged Path for the box. Also fished up a Magikarp on Route 218 for the box.
- Beat my rival on Route 203 without any real problems; grabbed a Geodude in the Oreburgh Gate for the team and a Kricketot on 203 for the box.
- Went through the whole Oreburgh City/Gym without too many issues.
- Grabbed a Machop on Route 207 and swapped it for an Abra in Oreburgh City. Didn't really intend to use either, but having Abra will save me down the road.
- Ventured up to Floaroma Town and over to the Valley Windworks. Criticalled the Shellos I encountered there...
- Beat Mars, using some clever switching to Intimidate (Staravia only) the Purugly down to where it wasn't a killing machine.

Current Team: Shinx, Staravia, Geodude, Grotle, Bidoof (HM Slave)
Box: Abra, Zubat, Geodude, Kricketot

 

[Zyaeblm]

Okay, I'll play! ^_^

Rules:
1. Any Pokémon that faints is considered dead, and must be put in the Pokémon Storage System permanently.
2. The player may only catch the first Pokémon encountered in each area, and none else. If the first Pokémon encountered faints or flees, there are no second chances. Shiny Pokémon are exempted from this rule.
3. Trading is completely banned, but trading for the purpose of evolution is perfectly fine.
4. Nickname all Pokémon.
5. Player can accept Pokémon that are received freely from NPCs.
6. Set battle style.
7. Legendary Pokémon are banned.
8. Starter Pokémon is randomly generated (1-3).

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Username: Zyaeblm
Version: Pokémon FireRed Omega (Pokémon FireRed)
Single/Ultimate?: Single

Update 1
Current Location: Pewter City
Badges: None. (Will grind for Brock after posting this!)
Dead: None.
Box: Empty.

Party:

Lightning the Hasty Elekid (Starter | Lv. 11 | Male | Met in Pallet Town. | Ability: Volt Absorb)
Thundershock | Quick Attack | Leer | Karate Chop

Amara the Bold Ralts (Lv. 10 | Female | Met in Viridian City | Ability: Synchronize)
Confusion | Growl

Shadow the Docile Poochyena (Lv. 9 | Male | Met in Route 2 | Ability: Run Away)
Tackle | Howl | Sand-attack

Purple the Bold Rattata (Lv. 10 | Male | Met in Route 22 | Ability: Guts)
Quick Attack | Tackle | Tail Whip

Lloyd the Jolly Oddish (Lv. 11 | Male | Met in Viridian Forest | Ability: Chlorophyll)
Absorb | Sweet Scent

Sapphire the Jolly Mudkip (Lv. 10 | Male | Met in Pewter City - NPC Gift | Ability: Torrent)
Tackle | Growl | Mud-slap | Water Gun

 

[GatAttack]

Episode #3: Whitney Strikes

Spoiler:

Update #3: Azalea Town to Goldenrod City
Current Team:
Theodore the Croconaw (Lvl 20)
• Nature: Quiet
• Ability: Torrent
• Moves: Cut, Bite, Water Gun, Scary Face
NEW ADDITION Erin the Togepi (Lvl 20) Hatched Egg
• Nature: Hardy
• Ability: Serene Grace
• Moves: Extrasensory, Yawn, Sweet Kiss, Metronome
Marvin the Flaaffy (Lvl 19)
• Nature: Gentle
• Ability: Static
• Moves: Tackle, Growl, ThunderShock, Thunder Wave
NEW ADDITION Bee Movie the Weedle (Lvl 15) Found during Bug Catching Contest
• Nature: Calm
• Ability Shield Dust
• Moves: Poison Sting, String Shot, Bug Bite
Vinny the Spearow (Level 10)
• Nature: Calm
• Ability: Keen Eye
• Moves: Peck, Growl, Leer, Fury Attack

IN BOX:
Lena the Ekans (Lvl 7)
• Nature: Timid
• Ability: Intimidate
• Moves: Wrap, Leer, Poison Sting
NEW ADDITION Bill the Drowzee (Lvl 10)
• Nature: Relaxed
• Ability: Insomnia
• Moves: Pound, Hypnosis, Disable, Confusion
Deaths:
Charlie the Pidgeotto (Level 18) Killed by Whitney
Pierre the Geodude (Level 18) Killed by Whitney

Really upset at the lost of Charlie and Pierre… Guess I'm going to have to bring Vinny back on to the squad. Hooray grinding! Haven't decided how I'm going to utilize Bill or Lena yet, but we'll see after the next gym.

 

[Zyaeblm]

Update 2

Spoiler:

Grinding for Brock:
Amara the Ralts grew to Lv. 15 and learned Double Team. (Just a bit more and she'll be a proper Kirlia!)
Sapphire the Mudkip was killed by a wild Slakoth's Critical Scratch! (Such waste- gah!)
Shadow the Poochyena was killed by a wild Skitty's Critical Tackle! (Meh. He's useless anyway.)
Purple the Rattata grew to Lv. 15 and learned Hyper Fang. (Yay!)
Lightning the Elekid grew to Lv. 15 and learned Swift; forgot Leer.
Lloyd the Oddish grew to Lv. 15.

With all of my Pokémon each in their self-imposed Level cap of 15, we went to Pewter Gym.

At Pewter Gym:
Lloyd trashed the only Gym Trainer; grew to Lv. 16 and learned Stun Spore! (Though I prefer Sleep Powder...)

Time to die, Brock! :D

Versus Brock:
Brock has 6 Pokémon, as do all Gym Leaders in this hack.

Lloyd swept through Brock's team with Absorb and Lightning dropped in to Thundershock Brock's Vulpix to death.
Lloyd grew to Lv. 18 and learned Sleep Powder; forgot Stun Spore. (Finally!)

And then Brock sent his last Pokémon: Onix. This is where it went south for us. His Onix outsped Lloyd and used Swagger. Confused, Lloyd hit himself. Onix Dug underground, but Purple took the hit and survived. I sent Lloyd back and his Absorb hit. Onix Dug again, I sent Amara thinking she could take the hit, but I was wrong - Amara died. So much for my dreams of having a Gardevoir.

Only Lloyd, Purple, and Lightning were still alive, but their health were in bad conditions. My stupid self forgot to buy Potions. I sent Lloyd back in. His Absorb missed - Onix Dug once more. Purple sacrificed. Only Lloyd and Lightning remained. Lightning's faster than Lloyd, so I sent him. His Karate Chop hit the demonic Onix, who in turn Dug again. Lloyd had to sacrifice so Lightning could survive and hopefully avenge everyone.

My Lightning and Brock's Onix stared down at each other. The colossal rocky serpent grinned at Lightning, he knew victory was his despite looking more weary due to the previous Karate Chop. Lightning and I clenched our fists. We didn't give up, we couldn't. For the sake of our fallen friends we must win. I cried aloud, "KARATE CHOP!"

Lightning leapt up like thunder rising upwards, onto the Onix's head. Mid-air, his small body was centimeters in front of the foe Onix's skull. Onix's eyes met Lightning's angered gaze. Lightning raised his arm as his open hand glowed white and with a deep voice he spoke, "Dicks out for the Harambes." Onix's eyes grew wide as he realized what's about to come. With all his might, Lightning brought his glowing hand down onto the serpent's rocky skull.

A loud thump echoed around the Gym's four walls. Onix curled backwards as his consciousness began to fade. Lightning hung onto Onix's jaw. Onix's body leaned forward and fell down, one-by-one his boulders hit the ground with individual thumps. Seeing that his skull was just a few inches away from impact, Lightning jumped up and rolled away to safety. Behind him, Onix's skull finally met the ground.

Fallen! Fallen is Babylon the Great!

Aaand then we received the Boulder Badge and the Technical Machine: Rock Tomb! Next update: after battling Misty (whether or not we survive!)

Current Location: Pewter City
Badges: 1
Dead: 5
Box: Empty.

Party:

Lightning the Hasty Elekid (Starter | Lv. 15 | Male | Met in Pallet Town. | Ability: Volt Absorb)
Thundershock | Quick Attack | Karate Chop | Swift

Update 3

Spoiler:

The Road to Mt. Moon:
Lightning grew to Lv. 19; learned Thunderpunch and forgot Thundershock.
Stocked up on items and sold junk.
Lightning grew to Lv. 21.

On the grassy area of Route 3, south of Mt. Moon entrance, a wild Growlithe appeared - potential new member! Lightning's Quick Attack damaged the wild Growlithe, who fought back. "Another," I commanded. Lightning was only supposed to weaken the Growlithe with Quick Attacks so I could capture it, but much to my surprise he went for a full-power critical Quick Attack. Lightning growled and looked down at the dead Growlithe.

I figured he's still mad at the death of his friends. I was, too. But I can't let anger cloud my judgment. I wanted to talk to Lightning, to ease his emotions. But before I could mutter a word, Lightning dashed and searched for his next opponent. I decided it would be better to let him release all his anger in this area. There's no reasoning with him when he's like this. Hopefully, by the time we enter Mt. Moon he would have regained his composure.

Mt. Moon:
(Bah. I don't feel like storytelling anymore, very sorry.)

Caught a Lunatone holding a Moon Stone at Mt. Moon, named it Luna.
Luna the Rash Lunatone (Lv. 14 | Genderless | Met in Mt. Moon | Ability: Levitate)
Tackle | Harden | Confusion | Rock Throw

Took its Moon Stone and put it in the bag.
Luna grew to Lv. 19; learned Hypnosis and forgot Harden.

(Uhh... Let's try screenshots?)
(........nope. I'm a newly registered member so can't post images. Short story: Captured a Sandshrew 'Grundy' and Bellsprout 'James.' Lightning evolved. James died while training. Lightning single-handedly wrecked the Cerulean Gym. Got Cascade Badge.)

Current Location: Cerulean City
Badges: 2
Dead: 6
Box: Empty.

Party:

Lightning the Hasty Electabuzz (Starter | Lv. 30 | Male | Met in Pallet Town. | Ability: Volt Absorb)
Thunderpunch | Ice Punch | Karate Chop | Light Screen

Luna the Rash Lunatone (Lv. 20 | Genderless | Met in Mt. Moon | Ability: Levitate)
Confusion | Rock Throw | Tackle | Hypnosis

Grundy the Calm Sandshrew (Lv. 17 | Male | Met in Route 4. | Ability: Sand Veil)
Scratch | Defense Curl | Sand-attack | Poison Sting

(I'll try not to over-level next time...)

 

[GatAttack]

Episode #4: Wow...

Spoiler:

Update #4: Goldenrod City to Ecruteak

Current Team:
Erin the Togetic (Level 25)
• Nature: Hardy
• Ability: Serene Grace
• Moves: Extrasensory, Yawn, Sweet Kiss, Metronome
NEW ADDITION Phil the Eevee (Level 8)
• Nature: Brave
• Ability: Adaptability
• Moves: Tackle, Tail Whip, Helping Hand, Sand-Attack
IN BOX
Lena the Ekans (Level 7)
Bill the Drowzee (Level 10)

Deaths:
Marvin (Level 19) Killed by Trainer on Route 36
Vinny (Level 11) Killed by Trainer on Route 36
Bee Movie (Level 15) Killed by Trainer on Route 36
Dale the Stantler (Level 16) Killed in Double Battle on Route 37
Hilda the Sudowoodo (Level 20) Killed by Silver
Theodore (Level 24) Killed by Morty

Damn… This was a rough section of the game. However, there are plenty of opportunities for getting a half-decent team back together. Losing Theodore is a heavy blow, but Erin should be able to carry the load.

 

[FreakReborn]

Update #2:
Finally got things working a bit, battled my way to violet city and also finally got through to silver! Still running on a single pokemon though. Maggie lives on ! No deaths YET !

 

[Zyaeblm]

Update 4

Spoiler:

Current Location: Cerulean City
Badges: 2/8
Dead: 6
Box: Empty.

Party: Grundy (Sandshrew), Lightning (Electabuzz), and Luna (Lunatone)

Cerulean to Vermilion:
Grundy grew to Lv. 20
Caught a Bold Oddish in Route 24; named him Lowen.
Encountered a Ralts in Route 25; it Teleported away.
Luna died in Route 2; killed by a Trainer's Sudowoodo. (I have got to be more careful...)
Grundy grew to Lv. 21
Lightning grew to Lv. 31; learned Fire Punch and forgot Karate Chop.
Lowen died in Route 2; killed by a Trainer's Whismur. (Unexpected Psybeam... gah.)
Grundy grew to Lv. 22 and evolved into Sandslash!
Shortly after, Grundy died in Route 2; killed by a Trainer's Roselia. (Grundy was one Scratch away from victory, but Roselia Critical Mega Drained. Lightning's my only Pokémon left...)
Caught a Hardy Pidgey in Route 5; named him Aeolus.
Aeolus grew to Lv. 18 and evolved into Pidgeotto!
Caught a Rash Pidgey in Route 6; named her Vanessa. (Yep, a second Pidgey.)
Aeolus died in Route 6; killed by a Trainer's Pineco. (Douchebag Self-destructed.)
Vanessa grew to Lv. 19 and evolved into Pidgeotto!
Vanessa grew to Lv. 21.
Lightning grew to Lv. 32.
Arrived in Vermilion City.

Vermilion City to S.S. Anne:
Party: Vanessa (Pidgeotto) and Lightning (Electabuzz)

Caught a Careful Taillow in Vermilion City; named him Gabriel.
Vanessa died in Route 6; killed by a Trainer's Swablu. (Darn Fury Attack...)
Gabriel grew to Lv. 22 and evolved into Swellow!
Gabriel grew to Lv. 30; learned Endeavor and forgot Focus Energy.

Versus Rival:
Party: Lv. 30 Gabriel (Taillow) and Lv. 32 Lightning (Electabuzz)

Lightning OHKOed Rival's Golbat; grew to Lv. 33.
Gabriel defeated Rival's Granbull.
Lightning 2HKOed Rival's Jynx.
Gabriel grew to Lv. 31.
Gabriel OHKOed Rival's Kadabra.
Rival defeated.

Received Cut HM:
Withdrew Grundy (Sandslash) and taught him Cut. (Will NOT use him in battle!)

Vermilion Gym:
Party: Lv. 33 Lightning (Electabuzz), Lv. 31 Gabriel (Taillow), and Cut Slave Sandslash.

Lightning defeated all Gym Trainers; grew to Lv. 34, and learned Thunderbolt and forgot Thunderpunch.

Versus Lt. Surge:
Party: Lv. 34 Lightning (Electabuzz), Lv. 31 Gabriel (Taillow), and Cut Slave Sandslash.

Lightning and Surge's Flaaffy exchanged blows; Lightning won, but was Paralyzed.
I refused to use a Paralyze Heal as a self-imposed punishment for earlier deaths.
Lightning fought Chinchou; Lightning won. (HP: 62/101 | Paralyzed and Confused)
Lightning won against Raichu. (HP: 44/101 | Paralyzed)
Lightning 2HKOed Manectric with Fire Punch. (HP: 4/101 | Paralyzed)
Used two Super Potions on Lightning.
Lightning 2HKOed Jolteon with Fire Punch; grew to Lv. 35.
Lightning OHKOed Magneton.
Received Thunder Badge and TM Shock Wave.

Current Location: Vermilion Gym
Badges: 3/8
Dead: 11 (Including Sandslash.)
Box: Empty.

Party:

Lightning the Hasty Electabuzz (Starter | Lv. 35 | Male | Met in Pallet Town. | Ability: Volt Absorb)
Thunderbolt | Ice Punch | Fire Punch | Light Screen

Gabriel the Careful Swellow (Lv. 31 | Male | Met in Vermilion City | Ability: Guts)
Wing Attack | Quick Attack | Endeavor | Double Team

Cut Slave: Grundy the Sandslash (Banned from battles.)

Update 5

Spoiler:

To Lavender:
Party: Lv. 35 Lightning (Electabuzz), Lv. 31 Gabriel (Swellow), and Cut Slave Sandslash.

Encountered a wild Diglett in Diglett's Cave, but Gabriel OHKOed it. (Cool it, man. Sheesh.)
Received HM Flash; taught it to Lightning and forgot Light Screen. (By now, you will have realized I'm a moron.)
Caught a Quirky Natu in Route 11; named her Tatsumaki. (I love Psychics!)
Tatsumaki died from a Trainer's Raticate in Route 11. (I HATE HYPER FANG.)
Gabriel grew to Lv. 36; taught him Aerial Ace and forgot Wing Attack.
Caught a Naive Natu in Route 9; named him Uhai. (It knows Extransensory!)
Uhai died from a Trainer's Spinda in Route 9. (NOOOO. ARCEUS.)
Lightning grew to Lv. 36.
Encountered a wild Ekans in Route 10; Gabriel OHKOed it. (For the love of Arceus!)
Entered Rock Tunnel.
Wild Geodude Self-destructed before I could capture. (And almost killed Gabriel...)
Exited Rock Tunnel.
Gabriel grew to Lv. 39.
Lightning grew to Lv. 39.
Arrived in Lavender Town.

To Celadon:
Party: Lv. 39 Lightning (Electabuzz), Lv. 39 Gabriel (Swellow), and Cut Slave Sandslash.

Caught a Sassy Abra in Route 8; named her Fubuki and taught it Shock Wave. (YEAHHH!!!)
Fubuki grew to Lv. 27 and evolved into Kadabra! (YEAHHHHHH!!!!!!)
Fubuki died from a Trainer's Koffing in Route 8. (Self-destructed! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO.)
Caught a Quiet Shroomish in Route 7; named him Kenji.
Lightning grew to Lv. 40.
Gabriel grew to Lv. 41.
Arrived in Celadon.

In Celadon:
Obtained a Jolly Eevee; named him Hero, evolved him into Vaporeon, and taught him Water Pulse.

Celadon Gym:
Party: Lv. 41 Gabriel (Swellow), Lv. 40 Lightning (Electabuzz), Lv. 24 Kenji (Shroomish), Lv. 30 Hero (Vaporeon), and Cut Slave Sandslash.

Gabriel wrecked all Gym Trainers and grew to Lv. 44.

Versus Erika:
Party: Lv. 44 Gabriel (Swellow), Lv. 40 Lightning (Electabuzz), Lv. 24 Kenji (Shroomish), Lv. 30 Hero (Vaporeon), and Cut Slave Sandslash.

Gabriel OHKOed Victreebel, then Ludicolo.
Almost died against Blissey, but won. Got Paralyzed and grew to Lv. 45.
Paralyze Heal and Super Potion used.
Gabriel OHKOed Bellossom, then Jumpluff.
Died to Vileplume's Critical Sludge Bomb. (Shit!)
Lightning took over and exchanged blows. Spammed Fire Punch and won.
Received Rainbow Badge and TM Giga Drain.
Used Giga Drain on Kenji.

Current Location: Celadon City
Badges: 4/8
Dead: 15 (Including Sandslash.)
Box: Empty.

Party:

Lightning the Hasty Electabuzz (Starter | Lv. 40 | Male | Met in Pallet Town. | Ability: Volt Absorb)
Thunderbolt | Ice Punch | Fire Punch | Flash

Hero the Jolly Vaporeon (Lv. 30 | Male | Met in Celadon City | Ability: Water Absorb)
Water Pulse | Bite | Quick Attack | Growl

Kenji the Quiet Shroomish (Lv. 24 | Male | Met in Route 7 | Ability: Effect Spore)
Mega Drain | Headbutt | Giga Drain | Leech Seed

Cut Slave: Grundy the Sandslash (Banned from battles.)

Update 6

Spoiler:

Grinding:
Party: Lv. 40 Lightning (Electabuzz), Lv. 30 Hero (Vaporeon), Lv. 24 Kenji (Shroomish), and Cut Slave Sandslash

Kenji died. (Oh, please. I'd only woken up... groggy even.)
Hero grew to Lv. 35.
Lightning grew to Lv. 41

Assault on Rocket's Game Corner Hideout:
Party: Lv. 41 Lightning (Electabuzz), Lv. 35 Hero (Vaporeon), and Cut Slave Sandslash

Hero grew to Lv. 41 and learned Aurora Beam.
Picked up Silph Scope.

Pokémon Tower:
Party: Lv. 41 Lightning (Electabuzz), Lv. 41 Hero (Vaporeon), and Cut Slave Sandslash

Rival battle ensued.
Lightning and Hero fought four Pokémon and won, but were left in terrible condition.
Lightning was Paralyzed and Hero's Health was 6/168.
Rival sent his remaining Pokémon: a Lv. 38 Jynx.
Lightning's Fire Punch hit and Foe Jynx's Psychic did respectable damage.
Second Fire Punch hit, but Jynx could still take more blows.
Used my sole Hyper Potion on Lightning.
Third Fire Punch failed - Lightning's Paralysis kicked in.
Jynx used Psychic; Lightning's one hit away from death while Hero's Health was still 6/168.
Spammed Super Potions on Lightning to keep him alive, until it appeared that Jynx ran out of PP on her Psychic.
Tried another Fire Punch, but Jynx outsped Lightning and killed him with a Critical Ice Beam. (My finest warrior has fallen...!)
Hero in.
Super Potions on Hero, while Jynx spammed with ineffective Ice Beams.
Suddenly, Jynx used Lovely Kiss and put Hero to Sleep; Hero's HP: 79/168.
Used Awakening, Jynx Ice Beamed, used Super Potion, Jynx Lovely Kissed again, so another Awakening.
Jynx used Fake Tears.
Tried Bite, but Jynx outsped with yet another Lovely Kiss. (Totally was not flirting...)
Used Awakening, then Jynx used Fake Tears again.
Tried Bite, outsped with Lovely Kiss once more.
Pushed my luck: tried Bite instead of Awakening.
Hero woke up. (YAY!)
Bite hit. Jynx's Fake Tears hit.
Jynx's Lovely Kiss missed. (Yep, I win.)
Bite hit, then Dead Jynx. (Hero totally lived up to his name!)
Hero grew to Lv. 42. (Be without fear, my friend. Only the two of us remain!)
Retreated to Pokémon Center.

Current Location: Lavender Town
Badges: 4/8
Dead: 17 (Including Sandslash.)
Box: Empty.

Party:

Hero the Jolly Vaporeon (Lv. 42 | Male | Met in Celadon City | Ability: Water Absorb)
Water Pulse | Aurora Beam | Bite | Quick Attack

Cut Slave: Grundy the Sandslash (Banned from battles.)

Update 7 - Defeat

Spoiler:

Pokémon Tower Revisited:
Party: Lv. 42 Hero (Vaporeon) and Cut Slave Sandslash

Wild Gastly OHKOed. (Bloody hell.)
Hero grew to Lv. 46.
Rescued Mr. Fuji and received Poké Flute.

Route 12 (South of Lavender):
Party: Lv. 46 Hero (Vaporeon) and Cut Slave Sandslash

Hero grew to Lv. 47.
Used Poké Flute on asleep Snorlax.
Battle ensued.
Snorlax was caught; named her Fatima and taught her Brick Break. (FATima - get it? HAH!)
Returned to Celadon and used Calcium on Hero.

Route 16 (West of Celadon):
Party: Lv. 47 Hero (Vaporeon), Lv. 40 Fatima (Snorlax), and Cut Slave Sandslash

Used Poké Flute on asleep Snorlax. (Yay! Another one!)
Fatima accidentally killed him with a Critical Brick Break. (...I wanted two fatties...)
Fatima grew to Lv. 41.
Received HM Fly.
Returned to Celadon; withdrew Gabriel the Swellow and taught him Fly. (Banned from battles just like Sandslash.)
Flew to Cerulean and received Bicycle.
Flew back to Celadon.
Returned to Route 16 and onto Cycling Road.
Fatima died from foe Breloom's Critical Break Break. (So shocked! Fatima had full HP but down she still went!)
Hero grew to Lv. 48.

Route 17 (Southern Cycling Road):
Party: Dead Fatima (Snorlax), Lv. 48 Hero (Vaporeon), and two HM Slaves (Cut Sandslash and Fly Swellow)

Caught a Doduo; named him Gemini.
Hero grew to Lv. 50.
Gemini died from foe Murkrow's Pursuit. (Had switched Vaporeon when Pursuit caught him. Omg.)
Hero grew to Lv. 51.

Route 18 (West of Fuchsia City):
Party: Lv. 51 Hero (Vaporeon) and two HM Slaves (Cut Sandslash and Fly Swellow)

Caught a Gulpin; named her Ehra. (I'm sure she'll die sooner or later.)
Ehra died from foe Xatu's Extrasensory. (See?)
Hero grew to Lv. 52.

Fuchsia City:

Received a Lapras from NPC; named him Mirage.

Route 15 (East of Fuchsia):
Party: Lv. 51 Hero (Vaporeon), Lv. 40 Mirage (Lapras), and two HM Slaves (Cut Sandslash and Fly Swellow)

Mirage grew to Lv. 44.
Caught a Bellsprout; named him Edzel.
Edzel grew to Lv. 36 and evolved into Weepinbell! (I feel sad. I miss Lightning so much.)
Edzel died from foe Kecleon's Psybeam. (...)
Mirage grew to Lv. 45.
Hero grew to Lv. 53.

Route 14:
Party: Lv. 53 Hero (Vaporeon), Lv. 45 Mirage (Lapras), and two HM Slaves (Cut Sandslash and Fly Swellow)

Mirage grew to Lv. 48.
Wild Zangoose accidentally killed - Mirage's Critical Ice Beam. (Come on...)

Route 13:
Party: Lv. 53 Hero (Vaporeon), Lv. 48 Mirage (Lapras), and two HM Slaves (Cut Sandslash and Fly Swellow)

Mirage grew to Lv. 49.
Caught an Oddish; named him Leaf.
Leaf grew to Lv. 32, learned Moonlight, and evolved into Gloom.
Used Leaf Stone on Leaf; Leaf evolved into Vileplume.
Leaf grew to Lv. 36 and learned Leech Seed.
Mirage grew to Lv. 50.
Leaf died; Critical Hit Earthquake from foe Wooper. (Sooo muuuch wasteee...)

Safari Zone:
(Entire Safari Zone counts as one area.)

Wild Rhyhorn fled. (That's it. No more second chances...)
Picked up Gold Teeth.
Received HM Surf; Hero and Mirage learned Surf.
Received HM Strength in Fuchsia City; Slave Sandslash learned Strength.

Fuchsia Gym:
Party: Lv. 53 Hero (Vaporeon), Lv. 50 Mirage (Lapras), and two HM Slaves (Cut/Strength Sandslash and Fly Swellow)

Hero grew to Lv. 54.
Hero destroyed two Gym Trainers, but was killed by the third Trainer's Critical Crush Claw Zangoose. (I... think this is where our journey will end.)
Mirage grew to Lv. 51. (It's all up to you, Mirage!)
Challenged Leader Koga. (To Hell, we march!)
Koga's Weezing Poisoned Mirage.
Used Antidote.
Weezing Explode.
Remaining team members: HM Slaves who are banned from battles.
Journey = End.

Zyaeblm lost!

Last Location: Fuchsia Gym
Badges: 4/8
Dead: 24 (25, if you include myself.)
Box: Eternally empty.

Party:

Dead.

 

[ShiningKami]

UPDATE #22: PREPARING FOR BATTLE

Spoiler:

Having finally reached the Indigo Plateau, there was nothing left to do but get the team ready for their toughest challenge yet: the Elite Four. Since the majority of the team were only level 41, and Lars and Persolus even lower than that, this would mean a whole lot of grinding. Equally important was the need to find some Heart Scales; if I wanted Lars to evolve into Mamoswine, I would have to teach him Ancient Power in Blackthorn City. This turned out to be a lot harder than I'd expected; I knew I could find Heart Scales by smashing rocks in Cianwood City, but for some reason, they're ridiculously rare. The only good point was the opportunity to battle lots of Krabby and Shuckle, which turned out to give a surprising amount of experience. Through a combination of smashing rocks and grinding Athlete Points at the Pokéathlon, I managed to get hold of not only seven Heart Scales — more than enough for what I was planning — but a Fire Stone for Leto.

With the Heart Scale farming out of the way, I relocated to Route 26 to grind in the grass. With Lars starting out at level 25 and Persolus at only level 21, this took some time, but the endeavour was productive, and it didn't take too long for Persolus to reach level 25 and evolve into Haunter. As for Lars, I decided that he should remain a Swinub for a while, specifically until level 49. This wasn't as much of a handicap as it might have been, as he learned Earthquake and Blizzard relatively quickly.

By the end of the long, long grind session, the team had all hit level 48; Scarlett had learned the ever-useful Dragon Dance, and Leto had learned his final level-up move, Flare Blitz. At this development, I used my Fire Stone and finally allowed Leto to evolve into my favourite Pokémon, Arcanine! Meanwhile, Lars had reached level 49 and learned Amnesia, which I hoped would help in the battles ahead; he then finally evolved into Piloswine.

Next, I took the team to Blackthorn City for some move tutoring. The Heart Scale farming paid off, as I discovered that Lars could learn Ice Fang alongside Ancient Power. Leto, meanwhile, I taught Extreme Speed and Thunder Fang, in order to cover his Water-type weakness and help deal with Will's Xatu. Finally, I performed a quick trade and let Persolus evolve into Gengar, then used my precious Thunderbolt TM on him, hoping that his high speed and special attack would allow him to quickly deal with Lance's Gyarados.

The team is ready: Kiba, Scarlett, Leto, Lars, Persolus and Terra. The Elite Four beckon.

UPDATE # 23: ELITE BEAT AGENTS!

Spoiler:

No putting it off any longer. It was time to face the Elite Four.

Will was up first. I led with Scarlett against his first Xatu, expecting to have to bring in someone else afterwards. My worries were unfounded, however, because my Dragon Dance-buffed Gyarados swept his entire team on her own. One down.

Next was Koga, who started with Ariados. I led with Kiba, whose massive Attack stat and type advantage let her take out the Bug-type in one hit before doing the same thing to Venomoth. I had to pull her out when Forretress came out, though, fearful of it using Explosion. To avoid this, I sent in Persolus, but Koga had other ideas — he withdrew Forretress and sent in Crobat, which worried me for a moment. However, I had already selected Persolus's Thunderbolt, and he took out the bat in one hit. Muk was up next and used Minimise, but it didn't make a difference; Persolus knocked it out with two Shadow Balls. Finally, Forretress returned to the battle, and decided to be annoying and use Protect. Persolus didn't care; he took it down with two Thunderbolts. Two down.

Kiba led the charge against Bruno, facing off against Hitmontop. I had a brief moment of fear when I realised that Hitmontop knew Counter, but Kiba one-shot it with Fly anyway. Bruno, apparently wise to my strategy, sent in Onix, so I replaced Kiba with Terra. She withstood an Earthquake and dealt with the snake with one Surf. Kiba returned to the battle to fight Hitmonlee, who used Swagger. This was to my advantage, however, because Kiba was holding a Persim Berry for this exact purpose. Buffed by the Swagger, my Crobat one-shot both Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan, despite the latter knowing two super-effective moves. I left Kiba in to fight Machamp, but I got careless and didn't remember that it knew Rock Slide until it hit Kiba with it. Fortunately, she held on and finished the battle by one-shotting Machamp too.

For Karen, I decided to lead with Lars, the Pokémon on my team with the highest Defence. Karen's Umbreon decided to be a pain and use Double Team, but Lars managed to take it out in three turns. Karen sent in Houndoom next; unwilling to risk Lars against its Flamethrower, I sent in Terra, who took it down with Earthquake. Next up was Vileplume, so I sent in Leto, who used his Cheri Berry to shrug off Stun Spore before well and truly incinerating it with Flare Blitz. Gengar came out next, so I sent in my own Gengar in order to avoid Focus Blast. Persolus turned out to be faster than his opponent and one-shot it before it could use Destiny Bond, which I'd been worried about. Finally, Scarlett took on Murkrow, and she took it out with one Ice Fang.

With the Elite Four defeated, all that's left to do is face Lance. Faced with this, I used one of my precious Rare Candies to elevate Lars to level 50, allowing him to evolve into Mamoswine!

Lance is going to be tough. Wish me luck.

CURRENT OBJECTIVE:
Defeat Lance at Indigo Plateau.

ACTIVE TEAM (IN ROTATION):

Spoiler:

Tristan [M] Lvl. 49
Quirky
Proud of its power
Met at New Bark Town at lvl. 5
Ability: Overgrow
Magical Leaf
Synthesis
Reflect
Light Screen


Kiba [F] Lvl. 49
Naughty
Strong willed
Met at Dark Cave at lvl. 2
Ability: Inner Focus
Wing Attack
Poison Fang
Fly
Bite


Artax [M] Lvl. 48
Lax
Quick to flee
Egg hatched at Violet City
Ability: Serene Grace
Yawn
Charm
Extrasensory
Wish


Terra [F] Lvl. 48
Gentle
Scatters things often
Met at Route 32 at lvl. 6
Ability: Damp
Surf
Strength
Earthquake
Amnesia


Leto [M] Lvl. 48
Adamant
Good perseverance
Met at Route 36 at lvl. 13
Ability: Flash Fire
Flare Blitz
Thunder Fang
Extreme Speed
Roar


Scarlett [F] Lvl. 49
Modest
Strong-willed
Met at Lake of Rage at lvl. 30
Ability: Intimidate
Waterfall
Ice Fang
Bite
Dragon Dance


Libra [M] Lvl 48
Hardy
Often scatters things
Met at Dragon's Den at lvl. 15
Ability: Shed Skin
Extreme Speed
Thunder Wave
Aqua Tail
Dragon Rush


Lars [M] Lvl. 50
Timid
Often lost in thought
Met at Ice Path at lvl. 21
Ability: Snow Cloak
Ice Fang
Ancient Power
Earthquake
Amnesia


Persolus [M] Lvl. 49
Quirky
Mischievous
Met at Bell Tower at lvl. 21
Ability: Levitate
Shadow Ball
Dark Pulse
Thunderbolt
Focus Blast​

BOXED:

Spoiler:

Tori [F] Lvl. 3
Hardy
Often dozes off
Met at Route 31 at lvl. 3
Ability: Chlorophyll
Vine Whip
Cut


Jai [N/A] Lvl. 5
Impish
Very finicky
Met at Ruins of Alph at lvl. 5
Ability: Levitate
Hidden Power [Dark/Dragon/Fighting/Ghost/Psychic/Rock]


Michael [M] Lvl. 8
Rash
Capable of taking hits
Met at Union Cave at lvl. 8
Ability: Sand Veil
Scratch
Defence Curl
Sand Attack


Breeze [F] Lvl. 6
Brave
Proud of its power
Met at Route 33 at lvl. 6
Ability: Leaf Guard
Splash
Synthesis


Nuptup [M] Lvl. 5
Docile
Good endurance
Met at Ilex Forest at lvl. 5
Ability: Chlorophyll
Absorb
Sweet Scent


Piper [M] Lvl. 12
Quiet
Alert to sounds
Met at Route 34 at lvl. 12
Ability: Insomnia
Pound
Hypnosis
Disable
Confusion


Quia [F] Lvl. 13
Serious
Somewhat vain
Met at National Park at lvl. 13
Ability: Mould Breaker
Focus Energy
Bind
Seismic Toss
Harden


Spinner [M] Lvl. 15
Docile
Highly curious
Met at Route 37 at lvl. 15
Ability: Insomnia
Scary Face
Constrict
Leech Life
Night Shade


Jonathan [M] Lvl. 12
Docile
Likes to thrash about
Met at Route 35 at Lvl. 12
Ability: Rivalry
Leer
Peck
Focus Energy
Double Kick


Whit [M] Lvl. 21
Adamant
Often scatters things
Met at Route 29 at lvl. 4
Ability: Insomnia
Uproar
Peck
Reflect
Hypnosis


Racer [M] Lvl. 21
Timid
Good perseverance
Met at Sprout Tower at lvl. 6
Ability: Guts
Bite
Sucker Punch
Hyper Fang
Focus Energy


Fluorine [F] Lvl. 14
Sassy
Loves to eat
Met at Burned Tower at lvl. 14
Ability: Levitate
Poison Gas
Tackle
Smog
Smokescreen


Jam [M] Lvl. 16
Bold
Often lost in thought
Met at Route 40 at lvl. 16
Ability: Liquid Ooze
Supersonic
Constrict
Acid
Toxic Spikes


Ren [F] Lvl. 25
Lax
Good perseverance
Met at Route 41 at lvl. 25
Ability: Water Absorb
Bubblebeam
Headbutt
Wing Attack
Agility


Kellie [F] Lvl. 20
Quirky
Likes to run
Met at Cianwood City at lvl. 20
Ability: Hyper Cutter
Leer
Harden
Bubblebeam
Mud Shot


Serra [F] Lvl. 14
Quirky
Quick-tempered
Met at Route 47 at lvl. 14
Ability: Hydration
Growl
Whirlpool
Icy Wind
Encore


Hoodlum [M] Lvl. 20
Gentle
Somewhat stubborn
Met at Route 48 at lvl. 20
Ability: Anger Point
Horn Attack
Scary Face
Pursuit
Rest


Loretta [F] lvl. 21
Quirky
Scatters things often
Met at Route 42 at lvl. 21
Ability: Water Veil
Supersonic
Horn Attack
Water Pulse
Flail


Jeremy [M] Lvl. 15
Docile
Likes to thrash about
Met at Route 43 at lvl. 15
Ability: Inner Focus
Confusion
Odour Sleuth
Stomp
Agility


Lulu [F] Lvl. 24
Quirky
Quick to flee
Met at Route 44 at lvl. 24
Ability: Own Tempo
Defence Curl
Knock Off
Wrap
Stomp


Scorpia [F] Lvl. 24
Brave
Good perseverance
Met at Route 45 at lvl. 24
Ability: Sand Veil
Knock Off
Quick Attack
Fury Cutter
Feint Attack


Russell [M] Lvl. 13
Brave
Often scatters things
Met at Mt. Mortar at lvl. 13
Ability: Guts
Leer
Focus Energy
Karate Chop
Foresight


River [F] Lvl. 20
Naïve
Mischievous
Met at Blackthorn City at lvl. 20
Ability: Damp
Hypnosis
Water Gun
Double Slap
Rain Dance


Digby [M] Lvl. 28
Docile
Sturdy body
Met at Route 27 at lvl. 28
Ability: Early Bird
Fury Attack
Pursuit
Uproar
Acupressure


Walnut [M] Lvl. 28
Hasty
Likes to thrash about
Met at Route 26 at lvl. 28
Ability: Sturdy
Rapid Spin
Bide
Natural Gift
Spikes


Phillip [M] Lvl. 33
Naughty
Mischievous
Met at Victory Road at lv. 33
Ability: Sturdy
Magnitude
Slam
Fury Attack
Assurance​

DEATHS:

Spoiler:

Olivia [F] Lvl. 7
Quiet
Somewhat of a clown
Met at Route 30 at lvl. 2
Ability: Tangled Feet
Tackle
Sand Attack


Pavel [M] Lvl. 16
Jolly
Somewhat vain
Met at Route 46 at lvl. 2
Ability: Sturdy
Magnitude
Defence Curl
Rock Throw
Rock Polish


Maxwell [N/A] Lvl. 38
Rash
Often lost in thought
Met at Route 38 at lvl. 16
Ability: Sturdy
Magnet Bomb
Thundershock
Screech
Thunder Wave


Justin [M] Lvl. 40
Brave
Quick to flee
Met at Goldenrod City at lvl. 5
Ability: Synchronise
Swift
Shadow Ball
Psybeam
Sand Attack


Simon [M] Lvl. 40
Naughty
Proud of its power
Met at Slowpoke Well at lvl. 6
Ability: Own Tempo
Surf
Nasty Plot
Yawn
Slack Off​

 

[Blastin'Tyruntz]

YO
So I finished..1 battle on the first route and then stopped for now lol
Team:

Belle (Bellsprout) Lvl 8

 

[FreakReborn]

Update #3:
found a new friend out side of voilet city:
LENNON the whily whily snake

and Maggie (Magby) almost died of poisoning

Spoiler:

After pwning our way through sprout tower we finally headed towards Falkner, who for some reason fights you with his dad's weak little pokemon.

Spoiler:

and finally raged our way to and through union cave finding 2 new friends along the way:
Linny the togepi
Duddbro the Geodude

Spoiler:

 

[pizzabagel14]

Username: pizzabagel14
Version: so is using enhanced hacks of each region allowed? if so that's what I would prefer to do.
Challenge: Ultimate

Optional rules:
You must nickname all of your Pokemon.
A black out/white is a "game over," even if there are Pok?mon left in the PC.
Separated Areas (Only if they are actually separated, like North/South 204 from Sinnoh, or multiple floors in a cave)

As soon as I know the answer to my question I will let you know what version of Kanto I am doing and update regularly. Thank you! :15:

 

[pizzabagel14]

Update #1

Spoiler:

Started Liquid Crystal and chose Peter (Cyndaquil) as my starter, I did the normal jazz in the very begining with Mr. Pokémon then I finally got my first 5 pokéballs, in the first route I encountered a Pidgey caught it and named him Polly, Then I carried on and made it to the next route and find myself a lovely little Spinark which I named "Spinny"

TO BE CONTINUED....

 

[Blastin'Tyruntz]

YO SUP BRO
Zeta keeps crashing on me and it's pretty annoying, to say the least. So I have to quit this Nuzlocke. I'll try another one:

Username: Blastin'TyruntZ
Version: Platinum 493 (enhanced version of platinum)
Challenge: Single

I'll start:
I had to pick which starter looked the most beautiful: Turtwig,Chimchar or Piplup.
Choosing Turtwig will get you a Dratini, Chimchar will score you a Gible anf for picking Piplup you'll have a Bagon. I went with Turtwig and got myself a Dratini! :3

 

[Thepowaofhax]

Due to my 3DS being stolen, I cannot continue my Pokemon Yellow nuzlocke. Could @volga take me off the solo challenger list?

 

[luke]

Name: mystletainn (IG: Nutella)
Game: Storm Silver
Challenge: Single

Just beat Falkner! Peanut survived with 1 HP but otherwise it was an easy battle with Salt and Marshmallo!

In Box:
Walnut the Careful Geodude - Route 46
Honey the Naive Surskit - Route 30 (Won't use due to overlap with Marshmallo)
Mint the Impish Budew - Route 31
Pepper the Lonely Charmander - Violet City
Yolk the Docile Meditite - Sproute Tower

Deceased:
Nothing Yet!

Badges: 1​

 

[Gandhi Savage]

Username: Gandhi Savage.
Version: Pokémon Ruby (Randomized).
Single/Ultimate?: Single.​

 

[XxHarryxX]

Time for a quick update on my Pearl Nuzlocke! Haven't really been accomplishing much (Pokemon Go has kept me busy!) but it's something at least!

- Worked my way up Route 205 to Eterna Forest, catching a Buizel along the way.
- Partnered with Cheryl in the Forest and got through it, picking up a Buneary along the way.
- Got to Eterna City and went up to Route 211 to grind a bit. Caught Cleffa in Mt. Coronet (...) and then Meditite on Route 211 to add to the team!
- Beat Gardenia fairly easily with my Staravia.
- Hiked back to the Old Chateau to grab a Gastly, boxed it up fairly quickly but could use it as a good backup down the road.
- Took down Team Galactic in their hideout, again with some switching with Staravia's Intimidate to cut that Skuntank's attack.
- Went down Cycling Road to Route 206 and caught... a Kricketune. Oops.

Getting ready to head over to Hearthome City soon!

Team: Meditite, Grotle, Luxio, Geodude, Staravia, Bidoof (HM slave)
Box: Abra, Zubat, Magikarp, Kricketot, Buizel, Buneary, Cleffa, Gastly, Kricketune
Dead: None yet!

 

[Xander729]

Xander's Pokemon Challenges

Username: Xander
Game: Ruby
Type: Single?

Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UswAz9qhwZY

 

[jdprager]

Username: jdprager
Version: Platinum
Single/Ultimate?: Single

Additional Rules:
-No duplicate captures
-Must nickname all Pokemon
And a rule of my own creation:
-Only items that are given to the player or found on the ground can be used (Revives are of course banned)