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APokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer has shared a simple tip for catching a shiny Riolu, which is to have a Ghost-type Pokemon on the team. Completing the Pokedex is one way to have fun withPokemongames, and it’s no different withPokemon Scarlet and Violet. But this task isn’t always easy, as there are several Pokemon that are hard to find.

Completing thePokemon Scarlet and VioletPokedex requires players to get some tricky Pokemon like Gholdengo. To get the Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon, players need luck to catch a Gimmighoul, and persistence to gather 999 Gimmighoul coins.Finding shiny Pokemon inScarlet and Violetisn’t easy, offering yet another layer of challenge. One example is the shiny Cutiefly, which is hard to spot because of its color and small size. But onePokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer shared a clever tip to make it easier to catch one of the sneakiest Pokemon in the game.

Reddit user kanna172014 shared the clip showing the encounter with a shiny Riolu, but the battle ends in an upset as they can’t catch the Pokemon. To avoid the situation, onePokemonplayer known as Silver_Aura2424 gave a clever tip: have a Ghost-type Pokemon in the party. Riolu has access to Final Gambit, a Fighting-type move that makes it faint after use. Ghost-type Pokemon are immune to Fighting-type attacks, so Riolu won’t be able to hit Final Gambit and faint. Even though it’s not one of themost powerful moves Pokemon can learn, Final Gambit can make a battle very frustrating.

ForPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers to get a shiny Pokemon, luck often is not enough, as the odds are very low under normal conditions.Pokemon Scarlet and Violetintroduced Sandwichesas a mechanic to increase the chances of finding a shiny by using the specific ingredient for the desired type. Riolu, being a Fighting-type Pokemon, has pickles as the main ingredient in the Sandwich used to find its shiny form. Once players have captured a Riolu, they can evolve it into Lucario, one of the strongest Fighting-type Pokemon inScarlet and Violet.

Riolu gained access to Final Gambit with the release of the Teal Mask DLC, but this wasn’t the only change introduced by the DLC. The big update released by Game Freak made an important change, making iteasier to catch shinies inPokemon Scarlet and Violet. In addition, players had access to new Pokemon such as Diplin, Okidogi, and Poltchageist, and a story wherePokemonfans will learn about the mysteries behind the stories from the inhabitants of the Kitakami region.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violetare available now on Nintendo Switch.

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