Pokemon: Platinum Nuzlocke Level Cap [2021]

Team: Infernape Lv.32, Staraptor Lv.32, Luxray Lv.32, Gyarados Lv.32, Golbat Lv.31, Ponyta (Route 206) Lv.30

This is where most Nuzlockes die. Aaron (53) -> Bertha (55) -> Flint (57) -> Lucian (59) -> Cynthia (62). You cannot just bring a team of level 62s. If you do, you will be over-leveled for Aaron, breaking the cap. You must enter the League at (to match Lucian) and rely on rare candies or in-battle experience to reach 62 by Cynthia. pokemon platinum nuzlocke level cap

Given how brutal the Elite Four jump is (59 to 62), many runners use the : You may level your team to 62 before entering the League, but you must fight Aaron and Bertha with a "B-team" or sacrifice your first two turns. Team: Infernape Lv

Team: Infernape Lv.41, Staraptor Lv.41, Gyarados Lv.41, Gastrodon Lv.41, Rapidash Lv.40, Magnezone (Fuego Ironworks) Lv.40 If you do, you will be over-leveled for

Most players assume the third gym is easy. It is not. Fantina’s Mismagius has Magical Leaf, Shadow Ball, and Psybeam . It has no weaknesses in early game (Ghost types are rare). At level 26, your starter is likely still a middle evolution. If you grind to 27, you cheat. You need an Umbreon, a Staravia with Pursuit, or a specific tank to survive this cap.

Do you disagree with these caps? Some players argue for a "Gym Leader Lowest" cap (matching the lowest mon). What is your house rule? Let the debate begin in the comments below.

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