Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Nuzlocke scene is apparently being decimated by Fuecoco.
That's according to PokemonChallenges on Twitter, who is generally seen as an authority on Pokemon Nuzlocke runs by the community at large. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's Fire-Type starter is apparently completely "broken," and what's more, might be the most "broken starter in Nuzlocke history."
Fuecoco is already easily the most broken starter in Nuzlocke history. Solo sweeps five gyms, an e4 member and the champion. No other starter in any game comes close. I recommend banning it for a more interesting run.November 24, 2022
That's quite the audacious claim from PokemonChallenges, although then again, this is coming from an expert on the topic. Fuecoco is apparently able to easily blast through the first two and the last three Gym Leaders in Scarlet and Violet, and can even take on a member of the prestigious Elite Four (no word on which member, though) and the Champion, with ease.
According to the expert, none of the other starters, Sprigatito and Quaxly, even come close to Fuecoco's sheer power. PokemonChallenges also recommends banning Fuecoco for "more interesting" Nuzlocke runs, although it remains to be seen if the community will adopt and abide by this rule going forward.
For those unfamiliar with the concept, Nuzlocke runs are a Pokemon 'permadeath' mode in which trainers can't use a Pokemon if it faints. To up the difficulty further, players can only catch the first creature they encounter in each area, adding an extra element of chance to the team you put together.
If you're at the beginning of Game Freak's latest adventure and aren't sure which starter creature to go with (even after this testimony), head over to our full best Pokemon and Violet starters guide for more.
Alternatively, you can read up on our best Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Gym Leader order walkthrough for where to head in the adventure first.
