Pokemon Legends ZA How to Evolve Riolu Guide
If you’ve caught a Riolu in Pokemon Legends Z-A and want to evolve it into Lucario, you’ll need more than just XP. This evolution depends on Friendship, timing, and one simple daytime rule that catches players off guard.
How to Evolve Riolu in Pokemon Legends ZA
Riolu evolves into Lucario once it reaches high Friendship and levels up during the day. You can’t evolve it at night, even if its Friendship is maxed. The evolution trigger checks both conditions, so make sure it’s daytime before leveling up.
The fastest way to raise Friendship is to keep Riolu as your active Pokémon while exploring and battling. You can also visit cafés across Lumiose City; four visits are enough without using a Soothe Bell. If you equip the Soothe Bell, you’ll reach the required Friendship faster, usually after only a few battles or one or two café trips.
Where to Find Riolu
Riolu appears during the day on the southern rooftop of Rouge Sector 4 in Lumiose City. Look for the building with the clothing shops and hair salon. There’s a ladder at street level on the same corner that leads right up to it. Riolu only spawns once at a time, so if it’s not there, leave the area and come back after a few minutes.
Mega Evolving Lucario
Once you’ve evolved Riolu, you can take Lucario even further through Mega Evolution. After completing Main Mission 10, “The Secrets of Mega Evolution,” Mega Stones become available for purchase. Buy a Lucarionite from Quasartico Inc. on Autumnal Avenue in northwest Lumiose City for 240 Mega Shards.
Open your menu, select Lucario, choose “Give an item to hold,” then assign the Lucarionite. Once equipped, Lucario can Mega Evolve in battle.
Quick Evolution Checklist
Level up Riolu with high Friendship
Make sure it’s daytime when leveling
Use cafés or the Soothe Bell to boost Friendship quickly
Find Riolu on Rouge Sector 4 rooftop during the day
Use Lucarionite to Mega Evolve Lucario later
Final Blurb
Evolving Riolu in Pokemon Legends ZA isn’t complicated once you know the Friendship requirement and day-only rule. With a little patience and a few café visits, you’ll have a Lucario ready to Mega Evolve before long; and that’s when battles start getting really fun.
FAQ
What time does Riolu evolve in Pokemon Legends ZA
Riolu can only evolve during the day after reaching high Friendship. Nighttime blocks the evolution option.
How do you raise Riolu’s Friendship faster
Use it in battles, keep it as your lead Pokémon, or visit cafés. Equipping a Soothe Bell also boosts Friendship gains.
Where can you find Lucarionite in Pokemon Legends ZA
You can buy Lucarionite from Quasartico Inc. on Autumnal Avenue after completing Main Mission 10 for 240 Mega Shards.
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