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Riolu has always been a favorite in Pokémon games, and its evolution, Lucario, is just as popular. Because these Fighting and Steel-type Pokémon are so well-loved, many players will want to find and catch them in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. We’re here to help with that. We’ve located an Alpha Riolu in the game so you can capture the strongest and biggest one, and we’ll also guide you on how to evolve Riolu into Lucario for the best possible result.
Where to Find Alpha Riolu in Pokémon Legends: Z-A
You can come across an Alpha Riolu during the daytime on the rooftop of the northernmost building in Magenta Sector 9. This area is in the northwest corner of the city, right next to Quasartico Inc. headquarters. The Riolu here will be level 28, and there won’t be many other Pokémon nearby, so battling it should be straightforward without worrying about other threats.
How to Evolve Riolu into Lucario
To turn Riolu into Lucario, you need to raise its friendship level to the maximum during the day. Once it’s at top friendship, level it up once, and it will evolve into Lucario.
For a more detailed explanation of how friendship works in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, especially how to build it up, we recommend taking your Riolu to a Pokémon Center or café several times. In our experience, visiting four times after catching Riolu is usually enough to trigger its evolution, though this may vary slightly depending on what items you give it or which Poké Ball you used when catching it.
If you’re exploring the game’s story or multiplayer options, check out our guides on Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s friendship mechanics or rewards to get the most out of your gameplay.
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