You must use the Dupes Clause (cannot catch duplicate species) to your advantage. Sacred Gold offers an absurd variety early on, but you need to manipulate encounters.
After Falkner, you face your Rival in Azalea Town. He has a Misdreavus (Levitate, immune to Ground) and Croconaw. This fight ends many runs. Sacred Gold Nuzlocke Tips
Her Kingdra has Sniper + Focus Energy + Dragon Pulse. It will crit you into the shadow realm. You must use the Dupes Clause (cannot catch
All starters are viable, but consider team synergy: Her Kingdra has Sniper + Focus Energy + Dragon Pulse
Morty’s Gengar has Thunderbolt and Energy Ball. His Mismagius has Calm Mind and Shadow Ball.
This is where 50% of runs end. Falkner leads with a Swift Swim + Rain Dance combo. His Pidgeot has Heat Wave and U-turn.