Keep a Sacred Gold trainer documentation spreadsheet open on a second screen. Check enemy items, abilities, and exact moves before entering any battle. 3. Abuse Modified Abilities and Typings
: Bring a Tyranitar, Hippowdon, or Ninetales to change the weather instantly.
Here are the essential "Sacred Gold Nuzlocke Tips" woven into the journey of a trainer who survived. 1. The Early Game Carry
To make the run even more interesting (or to match the theme), try the "Sacred Gold Nuzlocke" variant rules:
Do not rely solely on your mainline Pokémon knowledge. Drayano altered the typings, stats, and abilities of dozens of Pokémon to make them viable. Failing to check these changes will cost you a Pokémon.
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Do not level Eevee past 13 before evolving. At level 13, Glaceon learns Icy Wind , which is crucial for soloing Falkner and slowing down Bugsy’s terrifying Scyther.
Falkner abandons his weak Pidgey squad for a terrifying, diverse Flying-type roster.
You must use the (cannot catch duplicate species) to your advantage. Sacred Gold offers an absurd variety early on, but you need to manipulate encounters.
Moveset & TM priorities
: Zero healing items allowed during trainer battles. Sacred Gold Specific Twists