This page explains how to obtain 
Riolu and 
Lucario in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).
Riolu Location¶
(1 of 2) As thanks, Riley will give you a Pokémon Egg.
As thanks, Riley will give you a Pokémon Egg. (left), Keep the egg in your party and it’ll hatch into a Riolu. (right)
The only way to get your hands on Riolu is to hatch the Pokémon Egg obtained from Riley at the end of Iron Island. As with all Pokémon Eggs, it’ll eventually hatch if you walk around with it in your party.
After hatching Riolu, you can obtain more Riolu by evolving it into Lucario and breeding it. (You can’t breed Riolu itself since it’s a baby.)
How to Get Lucario¶
(1 of 2) With some love and affection…
With some love and affection… (left), You can get your own Lucario like Riley! (right)
Once you’ve got a Riolu, it’ll evolve into Lucario when it gains a level during the Day and its Friendship value is 160 or over. Thankfully, it’s not a difficult task, since the Riolu will start with 100 Friendship after it’s hatched.
Anyway, here are the ways to improve Friendship, from most to least effective:
- Let Riolu hold a Soothe Bell (obtained from the Pokémon Mansion on Route 212).
- Feed Riolu Grepa, Hondew, Kelpsy, Pomeg, Qualot or Tamato Berries.
- Level Up Riolu in battle.
- Feed Riolu vitamin items (eg. Calcium) or Rare Candy.
- Use Battle Items (eg. X Attack) on Riolu.
- Walk around with Riolu in your party.
(1 of 2) If you have lots spare, the friendship-increasing berries are great.
If you have lots spare, the friendship-increasing berries are great. (left), Speak to this lady at the Pokémon Fan Club if you need a hint. (right)
If you want to check Riolu’s Friendship, we suggest taking a trip to the Pokémon Fan Club building in Hearthome City. It’s located east from the Poké Mart. Inside, there’s a lady in the top-left corner who’ll comment on the first Pokémon in your party.
| Message | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Oh, my… I think this one really hasn’t taken too kindly to you. | 0 |
| Hmm… It seems to dislike you a little. | 1 to 49 |
| It’s feeling neutral toward you. It’s up to you to change that. | 50 to 99 |
| It’s warming up to you. That’s my impression. | 100 to 149 |
| It’s quite friendly to you. It must be happy being with you. | 150 to 199 |
| It’s very friendly toward you. I can tell you treat it kindly. | 200 to 254 |
| It simply adores you! Why, I feel like I am intruding! | 255 |
The main comment to look out for is the 150 to 199 one, which begins “It’s quite friendly”. That means you don’t have long to go to hit 160. Of course, if you over-shoot the required Friendship and get one of the later messages, that’s fine as well.
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