Pokemon Nuzlocke Rules:. You can only capture the first Pokémon you encounter in each new area (town, route, cave) you explore.. If one of your Pokémon faints, you must release it. It is dead.. #3 (not technically an official rule, but widely encouraged) You must nickname everything. I haven't played this game in like 16 years, but let's try doing this challenge. -- Watch live at.