What egg does Riolu hatch from?
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Riolu hatches from a 7km egg or a 2km egg during special events, such as Hatch Days, and also from an egg given by Riley. The chances of hatching a Riolu from a 7km egg are extremely low, with a mere 0.7% hatch rate, making it a highly sought-after Pokemon among players.
Understanding Riolu and its Egg Groups
Riolu is part of the Undiscovered Egg Group, which means it cannot breed with other Pokémon, even if it’s the same species and opposite gender. To breed a Riolu, you need to evolve one or get a Lucario, then you can use a Ditto.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Riolu still in 7k eggs?
Yes, Riolu is still in 7km eggs, but the chance of hatching one is extremely low, at 0.7%.
2. What time is the Riolu Hatch Day?
The Riolu Hatch Day event was set for July 22, 2023, from 2 PM to 5 PM local time.
3. What egg group is Riolu in?
Riolu is in the Undiscovered Egg Group, which means it cannot breed with other Pokémon.
4. What egg is given by Riley?
After defeating Team Galactic, Riley offers the player a Pokémon Egg that eventually hatches into a Riolu.
5. How do you hatch a Riley egg?
To hatch Riley’s Egg, players need to take a lot of steps and/or ride their bikes, with the egg hatching after about 6000 steps.
6. What egg does the hiker give you?
The Hiker gives you a Pokémon Egg that will hatch into a Happiny if you keep it in your party and walk around with it for a long time.
7. How do you get Riolu in an egg?
To get a Riolu egg, talk to the sailor in the southwest corner of Canalave City, who offers to take the player to Iron Island, where Riley gifts you a Riolu egg.
8. What egg is Lucario in?
Lucario cannot be hatched directly from an egg; instead, players need to hatch a Riolu from a 2km, 7km, or 10km egg and then evolve it.
9. Who gives you a Riolu egg?
Riley gives you a Riolu egg after you help him defeat Team Galactic.
10. Will Riolu hatch from any egg in Pokemon Go?
During special events like Hatch Days, Riolu can hatch from a 2km egg, but normally, it can hatch from a 7km egg with a very low hatch rate.
11. Can you hatch a shiny Riolu?
Yes, it is possible to get a shiny Riolu from Riley’s Egg, with the shiny status determined when you pick up the egg.
12. How rare is Riolu?
Riolu is extremely rare, with a mere 0.7% hatch rate from 7km and 10km eggs.
13. What can hatch from a 12km egg?
A 12km egg can hatch various Pokémon, including Absol, Deino, Inkay, Larvitar, Pancham, Pawniard, Salandit, and Sandile.
14. What is the chance of getting Riolu from a 10 km egg?
The chance of getting Riolu from a 10km egg is extremely low, at 0.7%.
15. Is Iron Island optional?
Yes, Iron Island is an optional area in the Sinnoh region that can be accessed only from the ship at Canalave City.