While the games feature many Pokemon, you probably ignore some of them.

Elevate your Nuzlocke game with these custom rules!

If youre up for the challenge, grab a partner and dive in!

The fainted Pikachu is on the left, and the fainted Golduck is on the right, both with swirled eyes in Pokemon

A Soul Link Nuzlocke is a Nuzlocke challenge that two players can take on together.

But before we dive into it, lets clarify what a Nuzlocke actually is.

Because of this, both players should always have enough Poke Balls.

a screenshot from pokemon lets go

Before entering a new route, ensure to check how many you have.

Poisoned Pokemon can put you in a tough situation, so always be prepared for that scenario.

The party in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 stand together while underwater.

Want to make your Soul Link run even more cooperative?

Track your wins, and at the end of the run, declare the true champion!

Ash and Brock shake hands in the Pokemon anime.

But it makes things much harder.

In my attempt to Nuzlocke every Pokemon game, Ive fallen at the first hurdle

Lucas with Turtwig ready for battle in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond.

Mismagius Iono Pokemon Scarlet Violet.

Trainer running along a road towards a town in Pokemon X.

The Pokemon Skeledirge from Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

A Pokemon scarlet and violet trainer holding a pokeball towards the camera.

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pokemon trainer triggering mega evolution in pokemon legends z-a.

The player trades a Haunter named “Haauntikins” in Pokemon.

A triple pokemon battle scene from Pokemon X.

A doubles battle scene from Pokemon Sun.

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