Sacred Gold Nuzlocke Tips

Never enter a major battle blind. Use the official Sacred Gold documentation to check enemy movesets, IVs, EVs, and held items before lock-in. Maximize Gift Pokémon

: Defensive cores are often more reliable than offensive ones. Moves like Substitute and Protect are extremely powerful for scouting enemy moves and stalling out PP.

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Good luck. You are going to need it.

: Opponents carry optimized coverage moves and powerful hold items. Never enter a major battle blind

Gym & major trainer preparation

Locate the Rock Tomb TM in Union Cave. Teach it to a sturdy Pokémon to lower Scyther’s speed and hit it for quadruple damage. Managing Encounters and Gift Pokémon Moves like Substitute and Protect are extremely powerful

: Use Pokémon like Growlithe or Shinx to repeatedly lower Scyther’s Attack stat. Mid-Game Strategy (Gyms 3–5) Whitney’s Normal-Type Nightmare

: Use a Magnezone of your own to trap and eliminate her Steel-types. Pryce’s Icy Offense