Player Discovers Shiny Pokémon During Nuzlocke Challenge in Scarlet and Violet

A fan of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet who has been tackling a Nuzlocke run recently shared their thrilling discovery of a Shiny Pokémon in the wild. Given the notorious difficulty of finding Shiny Pokémon, even within Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, this find has the community cheering alongside them.

Engaging in a Nuzlocke challenge is a unique way to make Pokémon Scarlet and Violet a tougher experience. Players adhere to stringent rules dictating which Pokémon can be caught and the fate of Pokémon that faint. Typically, these rules would prevent capturing a duplicate Pokémon, but this instance was indeed unique.

On Reddit, user StrudelStorm posted a screenshot capturing their encounter with a Shiny Oinkologne in the wild. This level 28 Oinkologne was found isolated, not as part of a mass outbreak, making it a particularly rare encounter for their Nuzlocke quest. While StrudelStorm mentioned that it’s “just” an Oinkologne, numerous fans in the comments expressed their fondness for this Pokémon and shared their admiration for finding such a rare Shiny under these challenging conditions. In line with the rules, StrudelStorm named the Oinkologne “Presunto,” which means ham in Brazilian Portuguese.

In the discussion, some fans playfully urged StrudelStorm to bend the rules to capture the Shiny. Yet, numerous others pointed out that the capture of Shiny Pokémon is covered within Nuzlocke regulations. According to Nuzlocke rules, players can typically only catch the first wild Pokémon they encounter in a specific area, and if that Pokémon escapes, they can’t attempt another catch in that zone. However, a special clause for Shiny Pokémon allows players to capture any Shiny they come across, regardless of whether it’s their first encounter in the area or not.

Adding further intrigue to this find, the Nuzlocke challenges in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have their quirks. Without traditional routes, players like StrudelStorm tend to wander without guidance until they stumble upon a wild Pokémon. With the odds stacked against catching this Shiny, the excitement evident from StrudelStorm and fellow enthusiasts isn’t surprising at all.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the player finds themselves embarking on a “Treasure Hunt,” exploring the expansive Paldea region. The game offers multiple storylines, including pursuing Champion Rank along Victory Road, joining Arven to search for rare items on the Path of Legends, and tackling troublemakers on ★ Starfall Street ★. This open-world setting allows players to chart their own course in a vibrant environment filled with Pokémon and intriguing characters. The game, which supports local multiplayer and includes a proprietary engine, released on November 18, 2022, and promises around 32 hours of gameplay.