Capturing a shiny Riolu in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has become a frustrating challenge for players, as the rare Pokémon often faints before it can be caught, thanks to its use of the Final Gambit move.
However, some savvy players have found that using Ghost-type Pokémon can prevent this issue, offering a solution to this common problem.
Highlights
- Shiny Riolu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet tend to faint before gamers can capture them.
- The Final Gambit move in the game can be evaded by using Ghost-type Pokemon to capture shiny Riolu successfully.
- Memorable situations with shiny Pokemon are common, like losing a shiny Flamigo due to interruptions, but some hunts end well.
Some Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players are currently frustrated due to how hard capturing a shiny Riolu can be. The odds of finding a shiny in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are 1/4096 when using the Shiny Charm, so it can be very frustrating to miss the shot at capturing one of these special creatures.
Released in 2022, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is the latest mainline entry in the Pokemon franchise. While Pokemon Scarlet and Violet initially received mixed reviews due to having bad performance and many bugs at launch, opinions about the game have improved since then, and the entry continues to be popular. Like all mainline Pokemon games since Gen 2, shiny versions of every creature available in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet can be captured in the game, making an interesting challenge for hardcore gamers.
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Now, one Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player called Rocke7Bobert has shared a recurring issue with the community: the shiny Riolu they find faint too often. Rocke7Bobert shared a short 29-second video on r/PokemonScarletViolet, in which they find a Level 62 shiny Riolu, but it uses Final Gambit, sacrificing itself, and preventing the gamer from capturing them. According to some gamers in the comments, that’s quite a common problem, and many of them had previous experiences with losing their shot at claiming the Riolu due to Final Gambit.
Shiny Riolu Often Sacrifice Themselves in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Before Gamers Can Capture Them
Fortunately, some gamers pointed out that there’s an easy way to capture a shiny Riolu in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The Final Gambit move is a Fighting-type attack that has high accuracy and essentially defeats the user, but it can be avoided by Ghost-type Pokemon, due to their immunity to effects from this type.Close
Memorable situations involving shiny Pokemon happen often in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Soon after the game was released, for example, one gamer had a tragic attempt at capturing a shiny Flamigo. On this occasion, the player spotted a shiny Flamigo, but was interrupted by a phone call, and ended up losing the chance to fight it.
Luckily, shiny hunts do not always have a bad ending. Last year, a player caught a rare shiny in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond after 10 years of trying. In this case, the gamer had Shaymin as their favorite Pokemon, and took literal years until finally being able to successfully capture it with a Dive Ball in Flower Paraside. Luckily, most gamers do not spend so much time on their quests to acquire rare creatures.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
The school that you’ve enrolled in as you play Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet hosts a special independent study project. The theme of this assignment is “A Treasure Hunt.” Explore the world and seek out your very own treasure!
Three stories will be woven into your adventure while traversing the sprawling Paldea region. Along Victory Road, you will go to Gyms in different locations in order to to achieve Champion Rank. On the Path of Legends, you can join Arven in search of rare ingredients. And in ★ Starfall Street ★, you’ll challenge Team Star, a group of delinquents causing trouble for the school.
These stories are set in an open world, so where you go is all up to you. A world teeming with Pokémon and people to meet is waiting for you—traverse the Paldea region wherever you heart desires.
RPG
Systems
OpenCritic Reviews
Top Critic Rating:
71/100
Critics Recommend:
47%
Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
Switch
Released
November 18, 2022
Developer(s)
Game Freak
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
, The Pokemon Company
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer
Engine
Proprietary Engine
ESRB
E For Everyone Due To Mild Fantasy Violence
How Long To Beat
32 Hours
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
X|S Enhanced
no
Cross Save
no
Cross-Platform Play
noExpand
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