Nuzlocke

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The Nuzlocke challenge run is a self-imposed fan-made gameplay formula designed to make video games in the Pokémon series more difficult. Players abiding by Nuzlocke rules are unable to use their Pokémon again if they are knocked out in combat once, and can only add the first Pokémon they encounter in a select area to their team. It has proven popular with players due to its focus on building emotional attachments with obtained Pokémon, as well as for the added challenge it provides. The Nuzlocke challenge is also popular with content creators online, attracting wide following within the Pokémon fan community. Former Nintendo Minute hosts Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang, following their departure from the series, stated that they had been forbidden by The Pokémon Company from using Nuzlocke rules in a video. This resulted in fandom backlash, leading to the company making a statement clarifying that they do not take issue with fans or creators playing with Nuzlocke rules. The Nuzlocke challenge...

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