Riolu can evolve into Lucario, but is one of the rare Pokémon in the Pokémon universe.
Find and evolve Riolu in Pokémon GO
The Pokémon Riolu is one of the most desirable Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It can evolve into Lucario and learn very good attacks as a fighting Pokémon.
- Unfortunately, you cannot catch Riolu by simply tracking it down while you are out walking. Riolu only hatches from eggs.
- To hatch Riolu, you need a 7km or 10km egg. Place this in your incubator before you leave and you might get lucky and Riolu will hatch.
- Once you have collected enough candies, you can evolve Riolu into Lucario.
Find and evolve Riolu in purple and crimson
In Pokémon Purple and Crimson, Riolu is one of the catchable Pokémon. You can find it in the southwest of the Paldea region. It has been part of the Pokédex since the fourth generation.
- This means you can catch Riolu relatively early in the game. You can also increase your chances of encountering a fighting Pokémon by eating a sandwich.
- Before you can evolve Riolu, you need to build up affection for the Pokémon. To do this, spend time with your Riolu and give it a Gentle Bell. Successful joint battles can also increase the friendship value.
- If the friendship value is high enough, Riolu can evolve into Lucario.
- With a little luck, you can also find Lucario in the wild. It can be caught in the northwest of Paldea.
Where to find Riolu in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
If you play Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you also have the opportunity to catch Riolu. In these versions, you can also look forward to the further evolution of Lucario.
- To get Riolu in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, you have to go to Iron Island. This is only possible by ship from Fleetburg. To get there, however, you need five medals.
- Once you arrive on Iron Island, you will meet your ally Urs in the cave. After a few fights against Team Galactic, he will give you a Riolu egg.
- The egg hatches after your character has taken a number of steps.
- Lucario evolves automatically when its friendship value increases. As with all other Pokémon, evolution requires a level up.
Find and evolve Riolu in Sword and Shield
You can also find the fighting Pokémon in the Sword and Shield versions.
- Riolus appears in the wild especially when it's snowing. Go to the Wild Area near the Giant's Hat. You may have to wait a bit or try again another time, as Riolu is definitely a rare Pokémon.
- You will receive the evolution of Lucario if you increase the friendship value with Riolu. Lucario can only be evolved during the day.