X and Y are known for being easy. That is exactly what makes them an excellent playground for challenges: by imposing a few rules on yourself, you rediscover a tense adventure where every battle counts. Here are the Nuzlocke rules adapted to Kalos, the levels not to exceed, and other challenge ideas.
The principle of the Nuzlocke: you only catch the first Pokémon you meet in each area, and a Pokémon that is knocked out is considered lost, to be released or permanently boxed. Many players add the requirement to nickname every Pokémon, to get more attached to them.
X and Y raise particular questions: what to do about hordes, the two starter Pokémon, Lucario and the Exp. Share? Here are our answers.
