Nuzlocke Rules. When a Pokemon faints it is classed as a death, and the Pokemon has to then be released or put in a PC box exclusively for 'dead' Pokemon. |--| 2. You can only catch the first Pokemon you encounter that is a type you are able to catch in any area throughout the game. Each capture must be nicknamed, to create an emotional bond between trainer, and Pokémon. |--| 4. Dupes Clause - I can choose whether or not to skip an encounter and have another chance if I already own - or have owned - that Pokémon or a Pokémon in that evolution tree. Monolocke Rules. You can only capture Pokemon of the same typing to the starter Pokemon you chose..