Sacred Gold Nuzlocke Tips

By following these tips, you'll be well-prepared to take on the Sacred Gold Nuzlocke Challenge. Good luck, and have fun!

To beat a hardcore mod like this, you must play like a competitive strategist:

The first few routes and cities dictate the momentum of your entire run. Sacred Gold gives you an abundance of gifts and static encounters early on; maximizing these is non-negotiable. Sacred Gold Nuzlocke Tips

Healing items (Potions, Full Restores, X-Items) are banned during trainer battles. Your only survival relies on held items and pivoting.

The Sacred Gold Nuzlocke Challenge! For those who may not know, a Nuzlocke Challenge is a self-imposed set of rules that make the Pokémon games more difficult and exciting. Here are some tips to help you survive and thrive in the Sacred Gold Nuzlocke Challenge: By following these tips, you'll be well-prepared to

In a no-item, hardcore setting, bulky pivot Pokémon are the glue that holds a Nuzlocke run together.

A Sacred Gold Nuzlocke is a marathon, not a sprint. You will lose Pokémon, and you might even lose your first few runs. But by using the tools the game gives you—buffed encounters, infinite TMs, and guaranteed gifts—you can overcome the odds. Sacred Gold gives you an abundance of gifts

Do not underestimate its Technician-boosted Wing Attack. Bring a Rock-type from the Ruins of Alph (use Rock Smash for a Geodude or Nosepass) or a Steelix —which you can actually obtain before this fight—to tank the hits.

If you see these in a route, catch them. They are broken in this hack: