A Pokemon Nuzlocke is a way to play the main series games in a way that makes the experience more challenging and random. The rules for a Nuzlocke are simple. Players can only catch the first Pokemon that they find on each route, and if a Pokemon faints in battle, then it is not allowed to be used again. Plus, nicknaming all these Pokemon is a must, as it allows players to grow more attached to their team. Some players add a rule of only leveling their Pokemon to match the highest-level Pokemon of the next gym leader, but this is quite challenging in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, as the gyms in the Paldea region can be challenged in any order.