Learn how to evolve Riolu into Lucario in pokemon scarlet and violet by increasing friendship. Find Riolu in South Province Area Four.
Where to Catch Riolu:
You can find Riolu roaming in South Province Area Four, particularly in the northern part of the area. Riolu is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type Pokémon, taking 2x damage from them. Use Pokémon slightly above its level to lower its health before attempting to catch it.
How to Evolve Riolu into Lucario:
To evolve Riolu into Lucario, you need to increase its friendship level. Keep Riolu in your party and use the Let's Go Feature to have it run around. You can speed up the process by purchasing a Soothe Bell from any Delibird Presents Shop and giving it to Riolu to hold.
How To Check Your Friendship Level in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet:
Speak with the NPC (non-player character — anyone the game controls, not you) in Cascarrafa to check your Friendship level. There are three categories: 'You two seem neutral – low friendship', 'I’m sure you could get way friendlier – middling friendship', and 'You’re the best friends ever – high friendship'. Once Riolu's Friendship is high enough, it will automatically evolve the next time it levels up.
- Use the Let's Go Feature to increase friendship while exploring.
- Equip the Soothe Bell to accelerate friendship gains.
- Check your friendship level regularly with the NPC in Cascarrafa.
- Ensure Riolu levels up after reaching high friendship to trigger evolution.
Riolu evolves into Lucario.
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