Nuzlocke

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The Nuzlocke Challenge is a self-imposing challenge common in the online community throughout Pokémon titles.

Nuzlocke Mode

Polished Crystal has an in-game Nuzlocke mode, available in the initial gameplay preferences. The mode gives:

• Once-per-area capture limit on encounters
  • Gift Pokémon including the Starters don't count, but static encounters do
• Prevention from reviving fainted Pokémon
• Forced nicknaming procedures
• Dupe clause
• Shiny clause

The mode does not sets hard level-caps or item clause. In addition, due to the game mechanics, it can't stop boxed fainted Pokémon from reviving.

The mode can be turned on/off at any time during the playthrough by resetting the preferences. This might be useful for unlockable side quests such as those beyond the Unown Dex completion.

List of Highest Levels

For self-imposing level caps:

• Gym #1: 13
• Gym #2: 17
• Gym #3: 21
• Gym #4: 26
• Gym #5: 31
• Gym #6: 37
• Gym #7: 42
• Gym #8: 47
• Champion: 60

For spoilers, browse the trainer directory for the opposing Trainers' teams.