: Because USUM is considered the hardest mainline game to Nuzlocke , the "Ultra" version often includes extreme randomization of wild Pokémon, abilities, and move sets to keep players surprised. 2. Key Challenges & Tips Pokemon Ultra Sun & Moon - Austin John Plays

| Rule | Enforced Mechanic | | :--- | :--- | | | Fainted Pokémon are automatically moved to a "Graveyard" PC box. You cannot withdraw them. | | First Encounter | On a new route, the first Pokémon you see is the only one you can catch. If it flees or KO's itself, you get no mon for that route. | | Nicknames | The game forces a nickname screen that you cannot cancel. | | Level Caps | EXP gain stops at the next boss's level. For example: Hala’s Crabrawler is Lv. 15 → your team locks at Lv. 15. | | Dupes Clause | You may re-encounter if your first Pokémon is one you already own (including evolutions). | | Shiny Clause | (Optional in the mod menu) Shinies are exempt from the one-catch rule. |

An "Ultralocke" typically follows Hardcore Nuzlocke rules with specific additions for the Alola region:

The ULTRAlocke I teamed up with my friend PhillyBeatzU for my first ever randomizer play-through of a Pokemon Game on the channel. www.austinjohnplays.com

: If playing on PC, the Citra emulator is the standard for 3DS games. Standard "Ultralocke" Rules

The Ultralocke challenge has specific rules:

To play the modded version, you must use a Citra Emulator or a 3DS with Custom Firmware (CFW).

If you’re interested in like a “Ultralocke” (a fan-made hardcore variant of a Nuzlocke) for the official Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon games, I’d be happy to: