Rules:
1. Basic Nuzlocke Rules. I can only catch the first Pokemon from each area (eggs it depends on where they're received from or from who) and any Pokemon that faints is dead and will be stored in a graveyard PC box. No revives, and dupes clause is in play (because having a team of 6 Pidgeys would literally suck).
2. No item usage in battle.
3. Chikorita is the starter. Why? Because it's notoriously the worst starter in existence/I like the challenge, I hate the Johto starters in general so at least this one has something going for it (even if its for the wrong reasons), and it's a cute mascot of course lol.
4. Not sure how I want to handle the Safari, whether I get one free "play until you catch" encounter or I treat it as my first encounter being my only possible catch. I wouldn't mind thoughts/suggestions on that.
5. Shiny Clause: Random shiny encounters will be considered a blessing from the gods and, no matter if it is a new encounter or not, will be allowed on the team. I will not be purposefully hunting for them of course.
6. Battle Mode is Set.
First Impressions:
- Bugsy I'm worried about right away. U-turn is a bitch, and my starter is useless for the first 2 gyms (especially this one). My hope is to get a Geodude or an Onix that I can evolve into Steelix early on. The same goes to Whitney, although at least Chikorita shouldn't be totally useless in that battle. I've always wanted to try Steelix on an in-game team at some point.
- I'm contemplating trying to get my Safari encounter to be Larvitar. Yes it would be a pain in the ass to train, but Tyranitar is such a badass and it would be huge for the post-game Kanto stuff/Elite Four.
- This one's more minor, but I am OCD when it comes to natures/IVs. It gets really under my skin probably more than it should when my Pokemon have bad natures. I'll just have to get over it lol.
- Grinding is going to be a pain. Everything is underleveled.
- I'm playing HG to hopefully get a Growlithe. Intimidate/Fire coverage would be fantastic. Even Flash Fire I really wouldn't mind.
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