Pokemon Rankings

Pokemon Nuzlocke rankings for choosing the next run.

Browse practical Pokemon ranking articles focused on Nuzlocke difficulty, game selection, and challenge-run planning. New to the rules? Start with the complete Nuzlocke guide.

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Start here - Beginner picks

The 5 Easiest Pokemon Games to Nuzlocke, Ranked

Start with the most forgiving main-series games, from Gen 2 and Kanto remakes to Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, and Pokemon X/Y.

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Nuzlocke Difficulty

Game-by-game lists for choosing a first challenge run, finding a harder reset, or avoiding a surprise difficulty spike.

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Beginner picks Nuzlocke difficulty

The 5 Easiest Pokemon Games to Nuzlocke, Ranked

Start with the most forgiving main-series games, from Gen 2 and Kanto remakes to Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, and Pokemon X/Y.

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The 5 Hardest Pokemon Games to Nuzlocke, Ranked

Compare the main-series games that punish Nuzlocke runners hardest, including Sinnoh, Unova, Alola, and Ultra Necrozma's spike.

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Start with the full Nuzlocke guide, then come back and pick your difficulty tier.

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