How to Check Friendship Level in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

To check the friendship level in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you can find the Friendship Checker in Cascarrafa, located in the middle section of the city, to the north of the large fountain, where you can show them any of your Pokémon to find out how friendly they are. The Friendship Checker will provide you with an indication of your Pokémon’s friendship level, which is essential for building a strong bond with your Pokémon and potentially evolving certain species.

Understanding Friendship in Pokémon

What is Friendship in Pokémon?

Friendship is a measure of how much a Pokémon likes and trusts its trainer, which can be increased through various activities such as walking, feeding, and battling together.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I evolve Riolu in Scarlet and Violet? To evolve Riolu into Lucario, you must level it up with high friendship during the daytime, which requires a friendship level of 220 or higher.
2. What berries raise friendship? The Grepa, Hondew, Kelpsy, Pomeg, Qualot, and Tamato berries all have friendship-changing effects, raising friendship with the Pokémon that consumes them but lowering certain stats.
3. How do I check if my Pokémon has perfect IVs in Scarlet and Violet? To check if your Pokémon has perfect IVs, head to any Pokémon Center after defeating the Champion, and the staff will add the Judge function to your PokeDex, allowing you to view your Pokémon’s IVs.
4. How do I tell if a Pokémon is shiny in Scarlet and Violet? A shiny Pokémon will have a distinct appearance and sound effect when encountered, and when you go into battle, there will be a special noise and animation to indicate that the Pokémon is indeed shiny.
5. How does the friendship checker work? The Friendship Checker uses a heart system to indicate the friendship level, with more hearts or bigger hearts indicating a higher friendship level, and the Pokémon will play its cry when touched.
6. Can I check friendship level in Pokémon? Yes, you can check the friendship level of your Pokémon using the Friendship Checker in Cascarrafa.
7. What is the fastest way to raise friendship in Pokémon Scarlet? The fastest way to raise friendship is by hanging out with a Pokémon at a picnic, choosing to wash them, using a Friendship Ball, or using the Soothe Bell to speed things up.
8. How do I evolve Bisharp in Scarlet? To evolve Bisharp into Kingambit, catch a Bisharp that is leading a pack of Pawniard, make sure it is holding a Leader’s Crest item, beat three other Bisharp that are leading a pack of Pawniard, and level up Bisharp to at least level 52.
9. Do IVs matter in Scarlet and Violet? Yes, IVs are crucial in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, as they affect your Pokémon’s stats and performance in battles, especially in Tera Raid battles.
10. How do I tell if a Pokémon is 100% IV before catching it? If a Pokémon has three stars and a red stamp, it means that it has 100% perfect IVs, while three stars with an orange stamp indicate around 80-99% perfect IVs.
11. What is a 100% Pokémon? A 100% Pokémon has a maximum score of 15 for each of its IVs, indicating perfect stats and performance.
12. How rare is a shiny with a mark? The chance of a rare Mark on any given Pokémon is one in 1000, making it extremely rare.
13. Is a shiny rarer than a legendary? Yes, shiny Pokémon are generally rarer than legendary Pokémon, with the chance of encountering a shiny being much lower than that of a legendary.
14. How rare is a lucky shiny? The chance of a Lucky Pokémon becoming a Lucky Shiny is around 5%, increasing based on how long the Pokémon has been in the Trainer’s collection.
15. How do I raise a Pokémon’s happiness? You can raise a Pokémon’s happiness by catching it in a Luxury Ball or Friend Ball, using Vitamins on the Pokémon, using it in battles, allowing it to hold the Soothe Bell, keeping it in your party, or feeding it Curry in Pokémon Camp.