Imagine not knowing what level or species the first Pokémon of every area is going to be. The Pokémon Platinum Randomizer adds an extra layer of uncertainty to any Nuzlocke challenge run, making them all the more unpredictable and difficult. Now, what does a Randomizer have to do with Nuzlocke runs? Everything, actually. A Nuzlocke run is essentially a permadeath mode for Pokémon, giving veteran players of the franchise a taste of what playing a Fire Emblem game is like for a change.
Some players have also taken to naming each Pokémon they catch as a third rule, but this has no bearing on the actual gameplay. This challenge, originally created for Pokémon Ruby, involves handicapping yourself to a maximum degree, punishing players severely for any and all mistakes during battles.
Veteran Pokémon Platinum players, or players from any other Pokémon game for that matter, must certainly have heard of Nuzlocke runs.
