Fans will be happy to know that Riolu and Lucario are making a comeback with Pokémon Sword and Shield. They are difficult to spot and are only found in the wilderness, near the Giant's Cap, and only in certain weather conditions.
You will have to hunt these two Pokémon during snowstorms. So, if you arrive at Bonnet The Géants and the weather is not suitable for you, you can try to change it by changing the time on your Switch.
To change the time on your switch, follow the steps below:
- Access system settings
- Scroll down to the System tab
- Click on data and time
- Change your time zone
- Save the change
You should only change the time in approximately two to three hour increments. Keep in mind; there is no guarantee that the next weather cycle in the area will be a snowstorm, so keep changing it until you are lucky.
Riolu has a five percent chance of spawning, while Lucario can spawn in the zone as a Forte. If you catch Riolu, you can turn them into Lucario as well. To do this, you will need to maximize their Happiness Points and then level them once per day.
To increase a Pokémon's happiness points, you must have it in your party and win battles with it. Playing with Riolu in the Pokémon camp will also help, as will feeding him plenty of curry.
So, now you know where to find Riolu and Lucario in Pokémon Sword and Shield. Good luck finding these popular Pokémon.
