Rika is one of the Paldea Elite Four, working under Geeta, and has a laid-back, tomboyish personality. She calls the player "kiddo" as a nickname. Aside from her duties in the Elite Four, she also serves as the receptionist for the Pokémon League, interviewing the player during the first part of the Champion Assessment. She is the first of the Elite Four to be faced. Later, after the player becomes a Champion, she observes their battle against Nemona in Mesagoza.
The player must answer the interview questions correctly in the Champion Assessment in order to be able to challenge the Elite Four. Any incorrect answer results in the player being kicked out immediately, and the player must restart the interview from the beginning.
"And what was the name of the Gym Leader you faced there?"
The correct answer depends on the answer chosen on the previous question. If the player chooses Katy for Cortondo Gym, Brassius for Artazon Gym, Kofu for Cascarrafa Gym, Iono for Levincia Gym, Larry for Medali Gym, Ryme for Montenevera Gym, Tulip for Alfornada Gym, or Grusha for Glaseado Gym: "I'm glad you seem to remember."
If the player's answer for Gym Leader does not correspond to the answer for the chosen Gym: jump to Champion Assessment failure
"But do you remember which type of Pokémon <the Gym Leader> used?"
The correct answer depends on the answer chosen on the previous two questions. If the player chooses Bug for Katy, Grass for Brassius, Water for Kofu, Electric for Iono, Normal for Larry, Ghost for Ryme, Psychic for Tulip, or Ice for Grusha: "Wonderful."
If the player's answer for type does not correspond to the answers for the chosen Gym and its respective Gym Leader: jump to Champion Assessment failure
"Building the skills needed for the Champion Assessment is no small feat."
"You must have met a lot of Pokémon to get here, <player>."
"Watch your step, 'cause things are about to get shaky!"
Upon being defeated
"Not bad, kiddo."
After being defeated
"Talk about unfair. No way was I ever gonna win that one."
"Still, though, what a great battle. Felt good even to lose!"
"Not a whole lot of Trainers have the skill to make it past the Elite Test... But who knows?"
"I’m beginning to think you might be one of the few that do, <player>."
"Better stay on your toes, though—the second of the Elite Four is stronger than me!"
"You’re up next, squirt! Come on out!"
"Yeah, I did... He's/She’s no pushover, let me tell you!"
"I’ll be watching from the side. Avenge me if you can, eh?"
"I’ll be watching to see just how far you make it, kiddo."
"Pretty sure you mean “take revenge FOR” me, squirt. Don’t think I did anything wrong by you."
"Hate to say it, but you lost, Poppy. Better call the next guy!"
"That’s two of the Elite Four down—but you’ve got another two to go, so hang in there!"
"Uh... Don’t think he heard you, Larry."
"Larry, you...you may need to speak up just a little bit more."
"Haaasselll! You’re up next!"
"Hassel’s the Elite Four’s last line of defense. I can’t wait to see how you’ll take him on!"
"Y-you really did it..."
"Sorry ’bout all this, <player>. The old man can get like that sometimes."
"Guess I’ve got to do the talking... Anyway, your result for the Elite Test of the Champion Assessment is...a pass! No doubt about it!"
"Congratulations! I’d say you’re good to go, but...there’s actually just a wee bit more to the Champion Assessment."
"This’ll be your final trial. See the door back there? Our fearless commander—the final opponent you’ll face for your test—is waiting beyond it. Her skills are so amazing, she was able to strong-arm all of us into joining the Elite Four. You won’t find a mightier Champion."
"Though I think you’ll do fine, kiddo! You beat me, after all! I’ll patch up your team—on the house—so don’t lose, you hear?"
"Whoa! Guess you got over your sobs, huh?"
"All right, <player>... Show us the fight of the century!"
"“Congratulations” is right! Now I can really say you’re good to go!"
"Oof, crying again?"
Trivia
Rika's Japanese name is the same as Chili's English name.
In Japanese, Rika speaks in the Kansai dialect, and refers to herself in third-person.
