Pokémon GO brings an event about the Pokémon Riolu, which evolves into the strong Lucario. What does the event bring?
What kind of event is this? This is the Riolu Hatch Day. This event takes place on July 22, 2023.
When does the event run? In the subreddit for Pokémon GO, TheSilphRoad trainers share current screenshots with information about the event. It is shown there that it will take place on Saturday, July 22 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
You have three hours to take advantage of the event’s bonuses. And it’s mainly about one thing: hatching the rare Riolu.
These are the bonuses for the Hatch Day with Riolu
What to expect: The event revolves around hatching eggs to get Riolu. The key factors are:
- 2 km eggs will be significantly more available at PokéStops
- There will be an increased chance of hatching Shiny Riolu
In addition, there is double Stardust when hatching eggs.
Trainers miss one bonus: Some trainers comment that they miss a reduced hatch time as a bonus (via reddit). So you must expect to gather some kilometers if you want to hatch as many Riolu as possible to secure a good specimen or the Shiny.
How strong is Riolu? Riolu itself does not play a significant role in battle, while Lucario is different. The monster is not only generally very popular, but also occupies a spot among the best attackers in Pokémon GO of the Fighting type when it comes to raids.
It is also a useful counter against Team GO Rocket if you use the right moves.
How to approach the event? If you want a good chance at Riolu, make sure that the incubators you have are empty at the start of the event. Then collect eggs at the PokéStops and set off.
Do you want to know what else is going on in the game? Here you will find an overview of all events in July 2023 for Pokémon GO.
