Master Dex Rules

1. All Pokémon have to be caught in their original Region, on the earliest game possible.

Only using Gen 3+ games, due to inability to trade Gen 1 or 2.

Here are the games that’ll I catch each Gen in:

  • Kanto – Gen 1 – FireRed/LeadGreen
  • Johto – Gen 2 – HeartGold/SoulSilver
  • Hoenn – Gen 3 – Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald
  • Sinnoh – Gen 4 – Diamon/Pearl/Platinum
  • Unova – Gen 5 – Black/White
  • Kalos – Gen 6 – X/Y
  • Aloha – Gen 7 – Sun/Moon
  • Galar – Gen 8 – Sword/Shield
  • Paldea – Gen 9 – Scarlet/Violet

2. Cartridge Only. No emulations.

Here’s what I’ll be using:

  • Kanto – Gen 1 – Gameboy Advance Sp
  • Johto – Gen 2 – Nintendo 3ds XL
  • Hoenn – Gen 3 – Gameboy Advance Sp
  • Sinnoh – Gen 4 – Nintendo 3ds XL
  • Unova – Gen 5 – Nintendo 3ds XL
  • Kalos – Gen 6 – Nintendo 3ds XL
  • Aloha – Gen 7 – Nintendo 3ds XL
  • Galar – Gen 8 – Nintendo Switch
  • Paldea – Gen 9 – Nintendo Switch

3. Every Pokémon must be nicknamed.

4. Every Pokémon that can be caught or traded by me, must be caught or traded by me.

5. Cheats/Glitches allowed POST-GAME.