Picking the right game is the first decision of any Nuzlocke. The grid above shows every supported title — from Gen 1 classics to competitive ROM hacks — organized by generation so you can find your challenge and begin tracking immediately. Each game comes with its full encounter tables and boss data loaded from the moment you create your run.
Not sure where to start? Beginners usually do best with FireRed or Emerald, while veterans looking for a real test reach for Platinum or Radical Red. The sections below break down what makes each of these a standout Nuzlocke experience.
Pokémon Platinum Nuzlocke
Platinum is widely considered the best mainline game for a Nuzlocke challenge. The Sinnoh region offers varied encounters, and the Gym Leaders — especially Candice and Volkner — have teams that can end a careless run. Cyrus's battles are genuine threats, and the Elite Four with Cynthia's infamous Garchomp provide a true endgame test.
Using a Platinum Nuzlocke tracker is essential here. The game has complex route overlaps (multiple encounter tables per area depending on time, place, and progression), and forgetting which Pokémon you have already caught is a common mistake. The tracker logs every encounter automatically and shows full Gym Leader data including held items and movesets. Full coverage for all 210 Sinnohdex Pokémon, all eight Gyms, and the Elite Four is included — when facing Cynthia's Garchomp, you will know exactly which team members survive an Earthquake before the battle starts.
Read the full Platinum Nuzlocke Guide →
Radical Red Nuzlocke
Radical Red is a ROM hack of FireRed that transforms Kanto into a competitive-level challenge. Every trainer has EV-trained Pokémon with optimal movesets, held items, and abilities — significantly harder than any mainline game.
Preparation is everything here. The tracker includes the full encounter table for all 800+ available Pokémon, updated boss teams for each major fight, and a type coverage analyzer that becomes critical when every Gym can end your run. It also supports a Hardcore mode in the tracker, enforcing strict level caps and removing item use in battle — select the difficulty when creating your run.
Read the full Radical Red Nuzlocke Guide →
Pokémon FireRed Nuzlocke
FireRed is the classic starter Nuzlocke game. The Kanto region is compact, encounter tables are straightforward, and the difficulty curve is predictable — for many players, their first Nuzlocke was a FireRed run.
A FireRed Nuzlocke tracker helps you avoid the classic pitfalls: forgetting to catch something on Route 22 before facing your rival, missing optional Sevii Islands routes, or walking into Giovanni's Gym unprepared for the Ground-type onslaught. Full boss data for every rival fight, all eight Gyms, and the Elite Four is included, with the Physical/Special split applied correctly for FireRed's mechanics.
Read the full FireRed Nuzlocke Guide →
More Supported Games
Beyond the three above, the tracker supports the complete mainline series and a wide range of ROM hacks:
- HeartGold & SoulSilver — Johto + Kanto, two full regions in one run; ideal if you want the longest possible Nuzlocke experience
- Black 2 & White 2 — strong level curve and rival fights make this one of the most demanding mainline runs
- Emerald, Ruby & Omega Ruby — Hoenn's wide encounter pool gives you real team-building flexibility each run
- Scarlet & Violet — open-world structure means you control the order of Gyms; use Randomize when creating your run to pre-fill overworld encounters
- ROM Hacks — Blazing Emerald, Renegade Platinum, Storm Silver, Sacred Gold, Glazed, Unbound, and more; each has modified boss teams already mapped in the tracker
Not sure which to pick? The Guides page has a breakdown of every supported game with encounter counts and difficulty notes to help you choose before you commit.
How to Start
- Select your game from the grid above
- Give your run a name
- Choose difficulty if the game offers multiple modes
- Click "Create game" to start tracking
Already have a run in progress? Head to the Load Game screen to continue.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Which Pokémon game is best for a first Nuzlocke?
- A: FireRed or Emerald are the most recommended starting points. Both have manageable difficulty, predictable encounter tables, and straightforward routes that teach core Nuzlocke concepts without overwhelming a first-time player. Platinum is excellent for experienced players looking for a harder mainline challenge.
- Q: What is Hardcore mode and which games support it?
- A: Hardcore mode enforces stricter rules: no item use in battle and a hard level cap equal to the next Gym Leader's ace Pokémon. It is available for Radical Red and a handful of other ROM hacks in the tracker. Select the difficulty when creating your run — it cannot be changed mid-run.
- Q: Can I use this tracker for a randomized Nuzlocke?
- A: Yes. The Randomize button pre-generates your entire encounter table with randomized Pokémon before the run starts. It is designed for games like Scarlet & Violet where encounters appear on the overworld and cannot be re-rolled mid-route. For ROM hacks with built-in randomizers, create a standard run and log encounters manually as you find them.
- Q: Which Pokémon games are supported?
- A: Over 60 games are supported, spanning Gen 1 through Gen 9 — including FireRed, Emerald, Platinum, HeartGold, Black 2, X, Sun, Sword, Scarlet, and popular ROM hacks like Radical Red, Blazing Emerald, Renegade Platinum, and more.
- Q: Does the tracker include Gym Leader and boss movesets?
- A: Yes. Every supported game includes full boss data: Gym Leader teams, held items, movesets, and abilities. You can review the complete fight before entering battle so there are no surprises.