Q&A for How to Find and Evolve Riolu

You can find Riolu in the Poni Plains. It has a low encounter rate, and it may cause itself to faint during battle, so proceed with caution.

In Nacrene City, locate the girl to the right of the Pokémon Center. Speak with her, and she will evaluate your Pokémon's friendliness level.

While this article focuses on Riolu, Golbat requires 220 happiness points to evolve, which typically equates to around 48,000 steps after its capture.

To gauge your Pokémon's happiness, access the lower screen on your Nintendo 3DS. When you are roller skating, your Pokémon's image on the screen may visibly react. Tap your Pokémon, then select "Switch" to change the displayed Pokémon.

To check your Pokémon's friendliness level, go to the Pokémon Fan Club. Speak to the girl inside; she will tell you the approximate range of your Pokémon's happiness.

To quickly increase your Pokémon's happiness, give it a Soothe Bell to hold and walk with it in your party. You can also play with it in the Pokémon Camp or feed it friendship-boosting berries.