Summary
APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer partaking in a Nuzlocke run is sharing their excitement over finding a Shiny Pokemon in the wild. Given that coming across any Shiny Pokemon can be tough, even inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, many players are celebrating with the fan.
PokemonNuzlocke challenges are an interesting way ofmaking a playthrough ofPokemon Scarlet and Violetmuch tougher. Players have to agree to a strict set of rules that determine things like whether a Pokemon can be caught or what happens to a Pokemon after it faints. Typically, Nuzlocke rules prevent players from catching a Pokemon they’ve already possessed, but this case was special.
Reddit user and Pokemon fan StrudelStorm shared a screenshot of the moment when they came across a ShinyOinkolognein the wild. The level 28 Pokemon was apparently found on its own and not as part of a mass outbreak, making this a very rare encounter for the Nuzlocke challenge. While StrudelStorm notes that it’s “just” an Oinkologne, many fans in the comments have shared how much they like this particular Pokemon and how impressed they are at finding a Shiny in the wild under these circumstances. Per the challenge, StrudelStorm gave the Oinkologne a nickname, dubbing it Presunto, the Brazilian Portugese word for ham.
Catching a Shiny Pokemon in Nuzlocke Challenge?
In the comments, some fans encouraged StrudelStorm to break the rules and catch the Shiny Pokemon. However, many more pointed out that Shiny catches are taken into consideration for Nuzlocke runs.Nuzlocke challengerules note that players should only catch the first wild Pokemon they come across in a specific area, and that if the wild Pokemon runs away, players can’t try again on any other Pokemon in the surrounding area. However, Nuzlocke challenges include a Shiny clause that allow for the capture of any Shiny Pokemon encountered, regardless of whether the player already has one or if it’s not the first Pokemon they come across in an area.
Adding to the rarity of this find is the fact thatPokemon Scarlet and VioletNuzlocke challengesare a bit different. With the game lacking routes, Nuzlocke challenges are a bit different, with many players like StrudelStorm choosing to stumble around blindly until they run into a wild Pokemon. With all the odds working against catching this particular Shiny, it’s no wonder that StrudelStorm and fellow players are so excited at the find.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
WHERE TO PLAY
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you playPokémon ScarletandPokémon Violethosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you’re able to join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
