You will need to enter a Friend Code that gives you access to the Fighting-type Friend Safari. The friend who’s code you enter needs to have beaten the game for Riolu to be available. There is a 25% chance that a Fighting-type Safari will include Riolu in Slot 3. Korrina gives you one of her Lucarios when you obtain the Key Ring.
The cave is dark, so you will need Flash to navigate, as well as Surf to traverse the stream.
Riolu will be drawn out by Peak (Small Rock, Big Rock, Mossy Rock) and Forest (Tree, Stump, Branches) blocks.
Every 10 days in the Safari Zone, one type of block gets upgraded. After 10 days, Plains blocks double in value. After 20 days, Forest blocks double in value. After 30 days, Peak blocks double in value. After 40 days, Waterside blocks double in value. After 50 days, Plains triples. The cycle continues until every block has quadrupled in value.
Talk to the sailor in the harbor and you will be taken by boat to Iron Island.
If you don’t have room in your party for the Egg, he will wait there until you come back with an open space.
Once the Egg is hatched, a Level 1 Riolu will be born.
Capture Riolu in a Luxury Ball. This only works if you are obtaining a wild Riolu. Using a luxury ball will add an extra point to the results of any happiness increase. Have Riolu hold a Soothe Bell. This will increase the amount of friendship gained. Walk 256 steps. Every 256 steps will raise your friendship by 1. Riolu must be in the party. Get a massage at Ribbon Syndicate. This will give you a large boost in your happiness. Use vitamins and EV berries. These include Pomeg, Kelpsy, Qualot, Hondew, Grepa, and Tamato berries. Avoid fainting and using Heal Powder. These will slightly lower your friendship.
Riolu can only evolve in sunlight.
