Pokemon Sacred Gold Nuzlocke [COMPLETED] (2024)

Pokemon Sacred Gold Nuzlocke

Yes, welcome to this nuzlocke playthrough of Drayano's Sacred Gold hack for Pokemon Heart Gold. This hack allows you to find every Pokemon that had been added to games by the 4th gen, and also increases the challenge of Gym leaders and other trainers.

So prepare yourself for a short lived series, where you'll witness beatings, thrashing, sh*t being pushed back in, and generally unethical treatment of both man and animal. Also, big screenshots! The rules for this playthough will be as follows:

[spoiler=Rules]- Any Pokémon that faints is considered dead, and must be released.
- The player may only catch the first Pokémon encountered in each area, and none else. If the first Pokémon encountered faints or flees, there are no second chances.
- Must nickname every Pokémon.
- A black out/white out is considered to be "game over", even if there are Pokémon left in the PC.
- Species/Dupes Clause: Adjusting the first encounter rule to prevent the player from having to catch multiple of the same Pokémon, for the sake of variety. Generally this means that the trainer can keep fighting Pokémon in the area until one is encountered that has not been caught yet, which then immediately counts as the first encounter.
- If the player runs into a Shiny Pokémon, the player may still catch it, regardless of whether or not itis the first encounter in the area.
- No legendary captures.
- Due to the supposed difficulty of the hack. All gift Pokemon will be accepted. This rule may change if people disagree with it

And so, we shall begin!

[spoiler=Prologue]

This intro screen is a lie. This is not merely Heart Gold, but you can still take a moment to admire the fabulous bird.

Oak makes sure we know what we're in for. Don't let the smile fool you; he really hopes I suffer.

Here's me with my awesome and original name. Pictured left are the faces of evil.

HURRAY! ME TOO! HURRAY FOR ME!

Running Shoes, bike, and GB Sounds before even leaving the house. Best mum ever. But seriously, this is pretty sweet getting all this stuff off the bat. I'll be having the GB Sounds on, since I'm a nostalgic twat. Gameboy Colour forever!

Don't worry, you only crushed my soul. Anyway, we need to head over to Elm's Lab.

A handsome devil. Would you like to cause problems for the establishment with me?

Today is our lucky day. Finally, we'll be allowed to leave this place, after years of isolation from the rest of the world. Now, it's a simple case of picking our partner, who will never die.

Hmm...

Mmhmm...

I see...

I have made my decision. There's only one choice for me.

It's the cutest starter ever after all. And I also have the perfect name in mind.

Looking good. I think that's a lax nature. Also, new ability for the hack.

Squee.

He's much cuter than tubby largekins over there.

Yes. Now we can collect numbers and be pestered by the tosspots we brutalise.

For example...

Our first wild battle. Of course, the Nuzlocke doesn't start until we have Pokeballs. Also, just one example of the new Pokemon that have been added to the region.

Another reason to approve of this hack.

Our first level up. We also learn Razor Leaf.

Thankfully, this old man gives us some stuff to make up for his droning. We heal up and then head onto Route 30 for some more training.

Here's another Pokemon that'll get a Weedle instead of.

I might actually make us for this for once, since any free balls will help save money for precious potions.

Cameos from the inferior 4th generation games? You bet your arse this hack has them!

Garchomp please.

I'm so terribly bad at making decisions, ma'am. I'm better off with a Garchomp.

Okay, he's modest. That narrows it down. Also, I wish I'd named it Garchomp for a comic effect. Alas.

Yes, it's completely a mystery to everyone.

And, we're all set on the menu front now. Thanks old pal.

That sounds urgent, Prof. I'll race right back.

After training...

... and doing this. Squee.

Now my feelings are hurt. If this guy thinks I'm a loser, then it's gotta be true.

But at least I've got an advantage. Thank you Cynthia.

That Cyndaquil did a worrying amount of damage with its Tackle. Honestly, I don't know how much this Growl actually helped.

Tackle. Tackle. Tackle. Tackle. Verdante's got it down.

Yes.

Yeah... good luck with that, mate.

Your beautiful, beautiful name.

And there you have it; a Nuzlocke prologue with absolutely no Nuzlocking whatsoever. Tune in for the next part, where I'll quest to gather as much fodder as possible.

I sincerely hope that I can continue this for a good while, and that you'll enjoy it.

Edited August 28, 2015 by Shuuda