Home >> Internet Games >> Game Boy

How to Catch a Pikachu on a Nuzlocke

Pokemon enthusiasts who play the game under the rules of the Nuzlocke challenge are in for an extremely difficult game. The rules of the challenge state that players may only catch the very first Pokemon they encounter along each route in the game. No other Pokemon may be caught from the route, and if the first Pokemon is not caught for any reason, the player does not receive a second chance. To make this challenge even more difficult, players must also treat Pokemon that faint as being dead, and must release those Pokemon from their team permanently. These rules make catching Pikachu on any game extremely difficult, except in "Pokemon Yellow" where players automatically start with the electric-type creature.

Instructions

- 1
  Familiarize yourself with the areas in which Pikachu appears in the wild. This varies from game to game, so make sure you know where to look for this Pokemon in your own game. Arm yourself with PokeBalls and, if possible, stronger balls before you head out.
- 2
  Walk around in the grass in areas where you know Pikachu can be caught in the wild. If it appears at the far end of a particular route, avoid the grass as much as possible to get there. Consider using a Repel item, which prevents lower level wild Pokemon from attacking you, since to catch Pikachu, it must be the first Pokemon you encounter along that route.
- 3
  Use mild attacks to weaken the Pokemon, and avoid accidentally knocking it out. If you can, put the Pikachu to sleep or use another debilitating attack. Use PokeBalls or stronger Balls to catch Pikachu.
- 4
  Try again in another route where Pikachu appears in the wild if you encounter another wild Pokemon before Pikachu or are otherwise unable to catch it. Be aware that due to the rules of this challenge, your chances of actually being able to catch Pikachu are rather slim, especially since Pikachu is uncommon or rare in most of the games.

Game Boy