What is the level cap in Pokemon?

Level Caps by Story Progression It increases gradually as the player earns more Gym badges. The maximum level cap in main game is level 100 , and Pokemon cannot level up past this cap, even with Rare Candies.

What is the level cap for the first gym in Pokemon Sword?

Pokemon Sword & Shield Gym Leader Level Question Gym Number # of Pokemon Max Level 1 2 20 2 3 24 3 3 27 4 4 36 6 more rows Nov 12, 2019

Which Nuzlocke is the hardest?

1- Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon are the hardest main-series Pokémon games to Nuzlocke. You'll face brutal Totem battles, trainers with perfect EVs and IVs on their Pokémon, powerful opponents at every stage of the game, and, of course, Ultra Necrozma.

Does Pokemon hate Nuzlockes?

The Pokemon Company has issued a statement confirming that it has no problem with Nuzlocke runs . As the Pokemon franchise has spanned over two decades, plenty of its audience consists of older gamers who have followed the series since they were young.

Did Wolfe beat Emerald Kaizo?

Glick was also one of the first people to have completed a Hardcore Nuzlocke of Emerald Kaizo , along with Pokémon Challenges.

What is the hardest Pokemon Kaizo?

There are some seriously difficult Pokemon challenges out there, and one streamer has managed to overcome what's debatably the hardest of them all – a Kaizo Ironmon run – after a whopping 1,786 attempts .

Why is Pokemon Emerald Kaizo so hard?

Just like Blue Kaizo & Crystal Kaizo, just about everything in the game, including the wild Pokémon, the teams of trainers and gym leaders, and even the layouts, has been changed to make the game a much more difficult experience than vanilla Emerald.

What happens if your Pokémon level is too high?

A Pokémon will often not obey the player's commands if its level is too high and the player does not have the appropriate Badge, Stamp, or number of Badges. Having all eight Badges or the Island Challenge Completion stamp always makes all Pokémon obey the player.

What level will Pokémon not obey?

after level 10 , your traded pokemon will disobey you. You'll need the second badge to have level 30 and below traded pokemon to obey you. Pokemon you've caught directly in your game will never disobey you.

What are the 3 Nuzlocke rules?

There are 3 rules that you must follow for your run to be considered a Nuzlocke: You can only catch the first Pokemon you encounter in any area. If you fail to catch this Pokemon for any reason then you may not attempt another capture. You must nickname any Pokemon.

Are Pokemon Nuzlockes illegal?

The Pokemon Company confirmed to Eurogamer that they do not mind players doing Nuzlocke runs on Pokemon games, stating that " The Pokémon Company International does not have any issues with fans or creators playing the video games with Nuzlocke rules ".

Are items banned in Nuzlockes?

The normal Nuzlocke rules apply, with two primary additions: The player may not use items in battle . Pokémon may hold items, but no items from the bag (except for Balls) may be used.

Is there a shiny clause in Nuzlockes?

Shiny Clause: If the player encounters a shiny wild Pokémon, they may catch it, even if a wild Pokémon has already been encountered in that area . This does not count as the encounter for that area.

Hardcore Nuzlocke Level Caps by Generation (2024)

This is a collection of level caps for the Gym Leaders and Elite Four members of (almost) all of the mainline Pokémon games, to be used with the Hardcore Nuzlocke rules. For each Gym, and Pokémon League member, we list the level of their highest-levelled Pokémon. We’ve included as much information as possible for each generation, including post-game battles where relevant.

Table of Contents

Red/Blue
Yellow
Gold/Silver
Crystal
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
FireRed/LeafGreen
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Black/White
Black/White 2
X/Y
Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
Sun/Moon (in-progress)
Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
Sword/Shield
Scarlet/Violet

Pokémon Red/Blue

Gym 1: Lv 14
Gym 2: Lv 21
Gym 3: Lv 24
Gym 4: Lv 29
Gym 5: Lv 43
Gym 6: Lv 43
Gym 7: Lv 47
Gym 8: Lv 50

Elite Four 1: Lv 56
Elite Four 2: Lv 58
Elite Four 3: Lv 60
Elite Four 4: Lv 62

Champion: Lv 65

Pokémon Yellow

Gym 1: Lv 12
Gym 2: Lv 21
Gym 3: Lv 28
Gym 4: Lv 32
Gym 5: Lv 50
Gym 6: Lv 50
Gym 7: Lv 54
Gym 8: Lv 55

Elite Four 1: Lv 56
Elite Four 2: Lv 58
Elite Four 3: Lv 60
Elite Four 4: Lv 62

Champion: Lv 65

Pokémon Gold/Silver

Note that Gym 7 has a lower level cap than Gym 6.

Gym 1: Lv 9
Gym 2: Lv 16
Gym 3: Lv 20
Gym 4: Lv 25
Gym 5: Lv 30
Gym 6: Lv 35
Gym 7: Lv 31
Gym 8: Lv 40

Elite Four 1: Lv 42
Elite Four 2: Lv 44
Elite Four 3: Lv 46
Elite Four 4: Lv 47

Champion: Lv 50

Pewter City Gym: Lv 44
Cerulean City Gym: Lv 47
Vermillion City Gym: Lv 45
Celadon City Gym: Lv 46
Fuchsia City Gym: Lv 39 (note the drop from previous Gyms)
Saffron City Gym: Lv 48
Seafoam Island Gym: Lv 50
Viridian City Gym: Lv 58

Red: Lv 81

Pokémon Crystal

Note that Gym 7 has a lower level cap than Gym 6.

Gym 1: Lv 9
Gym 2: Lv 16
Gym 3: Lv 20
Gym 4: Lv 25
Gym 5: Lv 30
Gym 6: Lv 35
Gym 7: Lv 31
Gym 8: Lv 40

Elite Four 1: Lv 42
Elite Four 2: Lv 44
Elite Four 3: Lv 46
Elite Four 4: Lv 47

Champion: Lv 50

Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire

Gym 1: Lv 15
Gym 2: Lv 18
Gym 3: Lv 23
Gym 4: Lv 28
Gym 5: Lv 31
Gym 6: Lv 33
Gym 7: Lv 42
Gym 8: Lv 43

Elite Four 1: Lv 49
Elite Four 2: Lv 51
Elite Four 3: Lv 53
Elite Four 4: Lv 55

Champion: Lv 58

Pokémon Emerald

Gym 1: Lv 15
Gym 2: Lv 19
Gym 3: Lv 24
Gym 4: Lv 29
Gym 5: Lv 31
Gym 6: Lv 33
Gym 7: Lv 42
Gym 8: Lv 46

Elite Four 1: Lv 49
Elite Four 2: Lv 51
Elite Four 3: Lv 53
Elite Four 4: Lv 55

Champion: Lv 58

Meteor Falls: Lv 78

Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen

Gym 1: Lv 14
Gym 2: Lv 21
Gym 3: Lv 24
Gym 4: Lv 29
Gym 5: Lv 43
Gym 6: Lv 43
Gym 7: Lv 47
Gym 8: Lv 50

Elite Four 1: Lv 54
Elite Four 2: Lv 56
Elite Four 3: Lv 58
Elite Four 4: Lv 60

Champion: Lv 63

Pokémon Diamond/Pearl

Gym 1: Lv 14
Gym 2: Lv 22
Gym 3: Lv 30
Gym 4: Lv 30
Gym 5: Lv 36
Gym 6: Lv 39
Gym 7: Lv 42
Gym 8: Lv 49

Elite Four 1: Lv 57
Elite Four 2: Lv 59
Elite Four 3: Lv 61
Elite Four 4: Lv 63

Champion: Lv 66

Pokémon Platinum

Gym 1: Lv 14
Gym 2: Lv 22
Gym 3: Lv 26
Gym 4: Lv 32
Gym 5: Lv 37
Gym 6: Lv 41
Gym 7: Lv 44
Gym 8: Lv 50

Elite Four 1: Lv 53
Elite Four 2: Lv 55
Elite Four 3: Lv 57
Elite Four 4: Lv 59

Champion: Lv 62

Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver

Gym 1: Lv 13
Gym 2: Lv 17
Gym 3: Lv 19
Gym 4: Lv 25
Gym 5: Lv 31
Gym 6: Lv 35
Gym 7: Lv 34
Gym 8: Lv 41

Elite Four 1: Lv 42
Elite Four 2: Lv 44
Elite Four 3: Lv 46
Elite Four 4: Lv 47

Champion: Lv 50

Pokémon Black/White

Gym 1: Lv 14
Gym 2: Lv 20
Gym 3: Lv 23
Gym 4: Lv 27
Gym 5: Lv 31
Gym 6: Lv 35
Gym 7: Lv 39
Gym 8: Lv 43

Pokémon League: Lv 50

Team Plasma Castle N: Lv 52
Team Plasma Castle Ghetsis: Lv 54

Elite Four Rematch: Lv 73

Champion: Lv 77

Undella Trainer: Lv 77

Pokémon Black/White 2

Gym 1: Lv 13
Gym 2: Lv 18
Gym 3: Lv 24
Gym 4: Lv 30
Gym 5: Lv 33
Gym 6: Lv 39
Gym 7: Lv 48
Gym 8: Lv 51

Pokémon League: Lv 58

Champion: 59

Elite Four Rematch: Lv 74

Champion Rematch: Lv 78

Pokémon X/Y

Gym 1: Lv 12
Gym 2: Lv 25
Gym 3: Lv 32
Gym 4: Lv 34
Gym 5: Lv 37
Gym 6: Lv 42
Gym 7: Lv 48
Gym 8: Lv 59

Elite Four: Lv 65
Champion: Lv 68

Elite Four Rematch: Lv 74
Champion Rematch: Lv 78

Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Gym 1: Lv 14
Gym 2: Lv 16
Gym 3: Lv 21
Gym 4: Lv 28
Gym 5: Lv 30
Gym 6: Lv 35
Gym 7: Lv 45
Gym 8: Lv 46

Elite Four 1: Lv 52
Elite Four 2: Lv 53
Elite Four 3: Lv 54
Elite Four 4: Lv 55

Champion: Lv 59

Elite Four 1 Rematch: Lv 72
Elite Four 2 Rematch: Lv 73
Elite Four 3 Rematch: Lv 74
Elite Four 4 Rematch: Lv 75
Champion Rematch: 79

Pokémon Sun/Moon

This section is still in progress. Sun and Moon have a different structure than other mainline Pokémon games, making it more complicated to identify level caps for a Hardcore Nuzlocke. In the meantime, reference Serebii for information on the Island Trials and Grand Trials.

Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Similar to Sun and Moon versions, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon’s modified format makes identifying level caps for a Hardcore Nuzlocke more complicated. These level caps have been included for your information, but be sure to check with other sources and use your own experience with the games to determine which level caps to use and which battles to consider.

Teacher Emily: Lv 10
Ilima: Lv 12
Hala: Lv 16
Lana: Lv 20
Kiawe: Lv 22
Mallow: Lv 24
Olivia: Lv 28
Sophocles: Lv 33
Acerola: Lv 35
Nanu: Lv 44
Poni Canyon: Lv 49
Ultra Necrozma: Lv 60
Mina: Lv 55
Hapu: Lv 54

Elite Four: Lv 57

Champion: 60

Pokémon Sword/Shield

Gym 1: Lv 20
Gym 2: Lv 24
Gym 3: Lv 27
Gym 4: Lv 36
Gym 5: Lv 38
Gym 6: Lv 42
Gym 7: Lv 46
Gym 8: Lv 48

Marnie: Lv 49
Hop: Lv 49
Bede: Lv 53
Nessa: Lv 53
Bea/Allister: Lv 54
Raihan: Lv 55

Champion Leon: Lv 65

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet

Victory Road

Bug Gym: Lv 15
Grass Gym: Lv 17
Electric Gym: Lv 24
Water Gym: Lv 30
Normal Gym: Lv 36
Ghost Gym: Lv 42
Psychic Gym: Lv 45
Ice Gym: Lv 48

Final Elite Four Member: Lv 61

Champion: Lv 62

Nemona: Lv 66

Path of Titans

Rock Titan: Lv 16
Flying Titan: Lv 19
Steel Titan: Lv 28
Ground Titan: Lv 44
Dragon Titan: Lv 55

Arven: Lv 63

Starfall Street

Dark Team Star: Lv 21
Fire Team Star: Lv 27
Poison Team Star: Lv 33
Fairy Team Star: Lv 51
Fighting Team Star: Lv 56

“Big Boss”: Lv 63

Final Battle: Lv 67 (this battle is not available until after completing the first three paths. You will be forced to battle multiple strong opponents once starting this path and before reaching the final boss battle itself, so keep that in mind if you are concerned about overlevelling. You may also decide to simply allow overlevelling once you’ve started the mission, depending on your personal feelings and ruleset.)

We hope you found this list useful. For more Nuzlocke content, check out our Guides and Articles section, and be sure to check back regularly for new tier lists, guides, and articles.

Hardcore Nuzlocke Level Caps by Generation (2024)

Pokémon Red/Blue

Pokémon Yellow

Pokémon Gold/Silver

Pokémon Crystal

Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire

Pokémon Emerald

Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen

Pokémon Diamond/Pearl

Pokémon Platinum

Pokémon HeartGold/SoulSilver

Pokémon Black/White

Pokémon Black/White 2

Pokémon X/Y

Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire

Pokémon Sun/Moon

Pokémon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Pokémon Sword/Shield

Pokémon Scarlet/Violet

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