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Riolu Emanation Pokémon | リオル Riolu | | #447 | | | | | | | | Images on the Bulbagarden Archives | | |
Type |
Abilities Steadfast or Inner Focus | Cacophony | Cacophony | Prankster Hidden Ability | Cacophony Hidden Ability | Cacophony | Cacophony | |
Gender ratio Unknown | | 87.5% male , 12.5% female | | Catch rate 75 (17.5%) |
Breeding Egg Group Undiscovered | Hatch time 6425 - 6681steps | |
Height 2'04" | 0.7 m | Riolu | 0'0" | 0 m | {{{form2}}} | 0'0" | 0 m | {{{form3}}} | 0'0" | 0 m | {{{form4}}} | | Weight 44.5 lbs. | 20.2 kg | Riolu | 0 lbs. | 0 kg | {{{form2}}} | 0 lbs. | 0 kg | {{{form3}}} | 0 lbs. | 0 kg | {{{form4}}} | |
Mega Stone |
Base experience yield 72 Gen. IV | Unknown IV | 57 V+ | | Leveling rate Medium Slow |
EV yield Total: 1 | Riolu | 0 HP | 1 Atk | 0 Def | 0 Sp.Atk | 0 Sp.Def | 0 Speed | | 0 HP | 0 Atk | 0 Def | 0 Sp.Atk | 0 Sp.Def | 0 Speed | | 0 HP | 0 Atk | 0 Def | 0 Sp.Atk | 0 Sp.Def | 0 Speed | | 0 HP | 0 Atk | 0 Def | 0 Sp.Atk | 0 Sp.Def | 0 Speed | |
Shape | Footprint | {{{form2}}} | |
Pokédex color Blue | Base friendship 70 |
External Links - On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Riolu (Japanese: リオル Riolu) is a Fighting-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into Lucario when leveled up with high friendship during the day.
Biology
Riolu is a small, blue, canine Pokémon. It has a black torso and legs, a blue tail, and a yellow collar. It has rounded bumps on the backs of its forepaws. It has a black "mask" and red eyes. It stands on its toes instead of its entire foot. It is sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura; however, It does not have the ability to fully use these powers, although it can still emanate these waves to communicate and sense them, albeit only in ripples. It has developed two black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Riolu reads or manipulates aura, a special energy that it senses. Like almost all Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance and is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time. It is a playful, energetic, and loyal Pokémon.
In the anime
Major appearances
Aura Sphere Riolu
Riolu debuted in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2. It had been trained to use Aura Sphere and was unnaturally strong. It was taken away from the lab by J's henchmen that wanted to exploit it but Ash and his friends returned it to its kingdom, with Kellyn's help. In the process, Riolu developed a strong bond with Ash.
Cameron's Riolu
A Riolu appeared in Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, under the ownership of Cameron. It evolved into a Lucario in Cameron's Secret Weapon!. It tends to walk outside of its Poké Ball.
Korrina's Riolu
Korrina's Riolu, currently a Lucario, appeared in a flashback in Mega Revelations!.
Ash's Riolu
Ash obtained a Riolu Egg in Caring for a Mystery!. It hatched later in the episode and joined his team soon afterwards. In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, it evolved into Lucario during a battle against Chairman Rose.
Minor appearances
A Riolu appeared in the boss fantasy of A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Riolu watched Meloetta's concert.
Two Trainers' Riolu appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, with one appearing in a flashback.
Two Trainers' Riolu appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!.
In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Riolu competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins....
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Getting the Band Back Together!.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in A Glaring Rivalry!.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Sours for the Sweet!.
In I Choose Paradise!, two Trainers' Riolu were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
In Securing the Future!, two Trainers' Riolu joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
Pokédex entries
Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry |
DP071 | Riolu | Ash's Pokédex | Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. When sad or scared, Riolu's aura becomes stronger as a way of signaling its allies. |
Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry |
BW093 | Riolu | Dawn's Pokédex | Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. Riolu has the power to see and understand emotions like happiness and anger in aura waves. |
Episode | Pokémon | Source | Entry |
JN021 | Riolu | Goh's Rotom Phone | Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. A Fighting type. Riolu can understand how people and Pokémon feel by observing a kind of wave called aura. It has a flexible body with enough power to cross three mountains and two canyons in one night. |
In the manga
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
- Main article: Hiori's Riolu
In Phantom Thief Pokémon 7, Hiori's Lucario used to be a Riolu during Hiori and Lily's childhoods.
Pokémon Journeys: The Series
- Main article: Ash's Riolu
In JNM08, Ash's Riolu hatched from an Egg like in the anime.
Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~
A Riolu appeared in ANL3, under the ownership of Arata.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
A Riolu appeared in a flashback in PDP20.
Pokémon Adventures
Diamond & Pearl chapter
In Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I, Maylene owns a Riolu. He was seen using Drain Punch against Pearl's Monferno, Chimler, who Platinum borrowed in order to fight her. However, in the end, he lost to a well-placed Mach Punch that the girl had perfected by watching slot machines.
In Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim II, Diamond helped protect a Riolu Egg from two Galactic-hired thugs. After they were defeated, it hatched and decided to stay with Riley.
Platinum chapter
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Tackling Togekiss.
Black 2 & White 2 chapter
A student's Riolu appeared in Movie Panic.
X & Y chapter
Korrina's Lucario appeared as a Riolu in a flashback in PS568.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
Hareta gained a Riolu Egg in Serious Training on Iron Island!!, which hatched into a Riolu later on. It has since evolved into a Lucario.
In the TCG
- Main article: Riolu (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Riolu appears as a trophy.
Trophy information
"An Emanation Pokémon. It constantly emits Aura energy. When it's frightened or sad, this energy grows stronger and informs its companions of its situation. It's known for its very flexible yet surpassingly powerful body. Thanks to its strength, it can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in a single night. When it levels up, it evolves into Lucario."
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV | | Sinnoh #115 | | Johto #— | Diamond | The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad. | Pearl | Its body is little yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night. | Platinum | It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves. | HeartGold | They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night. | SoulSilver | | |
Generation V | | | Unova B2 W2 : #033 | Black | It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves. | White | Black 2 | It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others. | White 2 | | |
Generation VI | | Kalos Central #062 | | Hoenn #— | X | It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others. | Y | The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad. | Omega Ruby | It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others. | Alpha Sapphire | The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad. | | |
Generation VII | | Alola S M : #279 | | Alola US UM : #377 | | Kanto #— | This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. | Sun | It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves. | Moon | It's tough enough to run right through the night, and it's also a hard worker, but it's still just a youngster. | Ultra Sun | It knows how people and Pokémon feel by looking at their auras. It doesn't approach dangerous opponents. | Ultra Moon | It uses waves called auras to communicate with others of its kind. It doesn't make any noise during this time, so its enemies can't detect it. | | |
Generation VIII | | Galar #298 | | Galar Crown Tundra #134 | Sword | It's exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience. | Shield | It can use waves called auras to gauge how others are feeling. These same waves can also tell this Pokémon about the state of the environment. | | |
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV | | Diamond | Pearl | Hatch the Egg received from Riley in Iron Island | Platinum | Hatch the Egg received from Riley in Iron Island | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Safari Zone | | |
Generation V | | Black | White | Challenger's Cave | Black 2 | White 2 | Floccesy Ranch Transfer from Dream Radar | Dream World | Rugged Mountain | | |
Generation VI | | X | Y | Route 22, Friend Safari (Fighting) | Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | Trade | | |
Generation VII | | Sun | Moon | Poni Grove | Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | Poni Grove Day | Let's Go Pikachu | Let's Go Eevee | Unobtainable | | |
Generation VIII | | Sword | Giant's Cap Dusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle) | Shield | Giant's Cap Dusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle) | Expansion Pass | Roaring-Sea Caves | | |
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV | | MD Time | Crystal Cave (B4F-B8F) | MD Darkness | Wonder Mail code | MD Sky | Starter Pokémon, Crystal Cave (B4F-B8F) | Ranger: SoA | Almia Castle, Ranger School (during mission) | Rumble | Windy Prairie | MD Stormy | Starter Pokémon | PokéPark Wii | Haunted Zone, Meeting Place* | Ranger: GS | Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple | | |
Generation V | | Rumble Blast | Factory: Sunny Seashore | Conquest | Pugilis | Rumble U | Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice | | |
Generation VI | | Battle Trozei | Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2 | Shuffle | Isla Asul: Stage 33 | Rumble World | Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab (All Areas) | Picross | Area 28: Stage 01 | | |
Generation VII | | Rumble Rush | Jirachi Sea, Garchomp Sea, Aegislash Sea, Arceus Sea, Jirachi SeaFinal, Garchomp SeaFinal | | |
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Riolu will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
- 9@CP 15N4 FH&5
- -0%Y +91@ #PCK
- Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of Crystal Cave.
In events
In-game events
Games | Event | Language | Location | Level | Distribution period |
D P Pt HG SS | Kyle's Riolu | Japanese | hide | 30 | March 20, 2008 onwards |
D P Pt HG SS | Kyle's Riolu | English | hide | 30 | November 10, 2008 onwards |
D P Pt HG SS | Kyle's Riolu | French | hide | 30 | November 21, 2008 onwards |
D P Pt HG SS | Kyle's Riolu | German | hide | 30 | November 21, 2008 onwards |
D P Pt HG SS | Kyle's Riolu | Italian | hide | 30 | November 21, 2008 onwards |
D P Pt HG SS | Kyle's Riolu | Spanish | hide | 30 | November 21, 2008 onwards |
Wild Area News
Games | Event | Gigantamax | Location | Level | Distribution period |
Sw Sh | Wild Area News | No | hide | 40 | April 10 to 15, 2020 |
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range |
At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 |
40 | | 100 - 147 | 190 - 284 |
70 | | 67 - 134 | 130 - 262 |
40 | | 40 - 101 | 76 - 196 |
35 | | 36 - 95 | 67 - 185 |
40 | | 40 - 101 | 76 - 196 |
60 | | 58 - 123 | 112 - 240 |
Total: 285 | Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: | | |
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Learnset
Riolu is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
By leveling up
Generation VIII | Other generations: | IV -V -VI -VII | | |
Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | 011 | Quick Attack | Normal | Physical | 04040 | 100100% | 30 | 011 | Endure | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00——% | 10 | 044 | Feint | Normal | Physical | 03030 | 100100% | 10 | 088 | Metal Claw | Steel | Physical | 05050 | 09595% | 35 | 1212 | Counter | Fighting | Physical | 0000— | 100100% | 20 | 1616 | Work Up | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00——% | 30 | 2020 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 04040 | 100100% | 15 | 2424 | Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | 0000— | 00——% | 20 | 2828 | Screech | Normal | Status | 0000— | 08585% | 40 | 3232 | Quick Guard | Fighting | Status | 0000— | 00——% | 15 | 3636 | Force Palm | Fighting | Physical | 06060 | 100100% | 10 | 4040 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00——% | 20 | 4444 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00——% | 20 | 4848 | Copycat | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00——% | 20 | 5252 | Final Gambit | Fighting | Special | 0000— | 100100% | 5 | 5656 | Reversal | Fighting | Physical | 0000— | 100100% | 15 | |
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Riolu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Riolu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
Sw Sh
Generation VIII | Other generations: | IV -V -VI -VII | | |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | TM00 | TM00 | Mega Punch | Normal | Physical | 08080 | 085}}85% | 20 | TM01 | TM01 | Mega Kick | Normal | Physical | 120120 | 075}}75% | 5 | TM04 | TM04 | Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 07575 | 100}}100% | 15 | TM05 | TM05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | Physical | 07575 | 100}}100% | 15 | TM15 | TM15 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 08080 | 100}}100% | 10 | TM16 | TM16 | Screech | Normal | Status | 0000— | 085}}85% | 40 | TM21 | TM21 | Rest | Psychic | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 10 | TM22 | TM22 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 07575 | 090}}90% | 10 | TM24 | TM24 | Snore | Normal | Special | 05050 | 100}}100% | 15 | TM25 | TM25 | Protect | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 10 | TM31 | TM31 | Attract | Normal | Status | 0000— | 100}}100% | 15 | TM33 | TM33 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 5 | TM34 | TM34 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 5 | TM39 | TM39 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 07070 | 100}}100% | 20 | TM40 | TM40 | Swift | Normal | Special | 06060 | 00—}}—% | 20 | TM41 | TM41 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 20 | TM42 | TM42 | Revenge | Fighting | Physical | 06060 | 100}}100% | 10 | TM43 | TM43 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 07575 | 100}}100% | 15 | TM48 | TM48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 06060 | 095}}95% | 15 | TM57 | TM57 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 05050 | 100}}100% | 10 | TM59 | TM59 | Fling | Dark | Physical | 0000— | 100}}100% | 10 | TM63 | TM63 | Drain Punch | Fighting | Physical | 07575 | 100}}100% | 10 | TM65 | TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 07070 | 100}}100% | 15 | TM75 | TM75 | Low Sweep | Fighting | Physical | 06565 | 100}}100% | 20 | TM76 | TM76 | Round | Normal | Special | 06060 | 100}}100% | 15 | TM79 | TM79 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical | 07070 | 100}}100% | 5 | TM81 | TM81 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 06060 | 100}}100% | 20 | TR00 | TR00 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 20 | TR07 | TR07 | Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | 0000— | 100}}100% | 20 | TR10 | TR10 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100100 | 100}}100% | 10 | TR12 | TR12 | Agility | Psychic | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 30 | TR20 | TR20 | Substitute | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 10 | TR21 | TR21 | Reversal | Fighting | Physical | 0000— | 100}}100% | 15 | TR26 | TR26 | Endure | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 10 | TR27 | TR27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 10 | TR31 | TR31 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100100 | 075}}75% | 15 | TR32 | TR32 | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 08080 | 100}}100% | 15 | TR41 | TR41 | Blaze Kick | Fire | Physical | 08585 | 090}}90% | 10 | TR46 | TR46 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 15 | TR48 | TR48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 20 | TR57 | TR57 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 08080 | 100}}100% | 20 | TR64 | TR64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120120 | 070}}70% | 5 | TR68 | TR68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 20 | TR69 | TR69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 08080 | 090}}90% | 15 | TR85 | TR85 | Work Up | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 30 | |
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Riolu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Riolu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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BD SP
Generation VIII | Other generations: | IV -V -VI -VII | | |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | TM01 | TM01 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150150 | 100}}100% | 20 | TM05 | TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 20 | TM08 | TM08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 20 | TM10 | TM10 | Work Up | Normal | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 30 | TM11 | TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 5 | TM17 | TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 10 | TM18 | TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 5 | TM23 | TM23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100100 | 075}}75% | 15 | TM26 | TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical | 100100 | 100}}100% | 10 | TM27 | TM27 | Low Sweep | Fighting | Physical | 06565 | 100}}100% | 20 | TM28 | TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 08080 | 100}}100% | 10 | TM31 | TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 07575 | 100}}100% | 15 | TM32 | TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 15 | TM39 | TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical | 06060 | 095}}95% | 15 | TM42 | TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 07070 | 100}}100% | 20 | TM44 | TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 10 | TM45 | TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status | 0000— | 100}}100% | 15 | TM52 | TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120120 | 070}}70% | 5 | TM56 | TM56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | 0000— | 100}}100% | 10 | TM58 | TM58 | Endure | Normal | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 10 | TM60 | TM60 | Drain Punch | Fighting | Physical | 07575 | 100}}100% | 10 | TM63 | TM63 | Nasty Plot | Dark | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 20 | TM65 | TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 07070 | 100}}100% | 15 | TM66 | TM66 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 05050 | 100}}100% | 10 | TM75 | TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 20 | TM80 | TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical | 07575 | 090}}90% | 10 | TM82 | TM82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 10 | TM83 | TM83 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical | 06060 | 100}}100% | 20 | TM84 | TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | Physical | 08080 | 100}}100% | 20 | TM87 | TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | 0000— | 085}}85% | 15 | TM90 | TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | 0000— | —}}—% | 10 | TM96 | TM96 | Strength | Normal | Physical | 08080 | 100}}100% | 15 | TM98 | TM98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 04040 | 100}}100% | 15 | |
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Riolu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Riolu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Generation VIII | Other generations: | IV -V -VI -VII | | |
Parent | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | | Bullet Punch | Steel | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 | | Circle Throw | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 | | Cross Chop | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 | | Detect | Fighting | Status | — | —% | 5 | | High Jump Kick | Fighting | Physical | 130 | 90% | 10 | | Howl | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | | Mind Reader | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | | Vacuum Wave | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 | |
- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Riolu in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Riolu in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Riolu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Riolu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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BD SP
Generation VIII | Other generations: | IV -V -VI -VII | | |
Parent | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | | Agility | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 30 | | Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | | Blaze Kick | Fire | Physical | 85 | 90% | 10 | | Bullet Punch | Steel | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 | | Circle Throw | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 | | Cross Chop | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 | | Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | | Detect | Fighting | Status | — | —% | 5 | | Follow Me | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | | High Jump Kick | Fighting | Physical | 130 | 90% | 10 | | Howl | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | —% | 15 | | Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | | Meteor Mash | Steel | Physical | 90 | 90% | 10 | | Mind Reader | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | | Vacuum Wave | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 | |
- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Riolu in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Riolu in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Riolu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Riolu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
Generation VIII | Other generations: | IV -V -VI -VII | | |
Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Sw | Sh | EP | Coaching | Fighting | Status | — | —% | 10 | |
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Riolu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Riolu
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII | Other generations: | V -VI -VII | | |
Gen. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | IV | V | VI | VII | Aura Sphere | Fighting | Special | 08080 | 00—}}—% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Captivate × | Normal | Status | 0000— | 100}}100% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Confide | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Double Team | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 15 | IV | V | VI | VII | Dual Chop | Dragon | Physical | 04040 | 090}}90% | 15 | IV | V | VI | VII | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150150 | 100}}100% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Follow Me | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Foresight × | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 40 | IV | V | VI | VII | Frustration × | Normal | Physical | 0000— | 100}}100% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 04040 | 095}}95% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 07070 | 100}}100% | 15 | IV | V | VI | VII | Hidden Power × | Normal | Special | 06060 | 100}}100% | 15 | IV | V | VI | VII | Laser Focus | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 30 | IV | V | VI | VII | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 10 | IV | V | VI | VII | Meteor Mash | Steel | Physical | 09090 | 090}}90% | 10 | IV | V | VI | VII | Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 02020 | 100}}100% | 10 | IV | V | VI | VII | Natural Gift × | Normal | Physical | 0000— | 100}}100% | 15 | IV | V | VI | VII | Power-Up Punch | Fighting | Physical | 04040 | 100}}100% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Return × | Normal | Physical | 0000— | 100}}100% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Roar | Normal | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Role Play | Psychic | Status | 0000— | 00—}}—% | 10 | IV | V | VI | VII | Secret Power × | Normal | Physical | 07070 | 100}}100% | 20 | IV | V | VI | VII | Sky Uppercut × | Fighting | Physical | 08585 | 090}}90% | 15 | IV | V | VI | VII | Strength | Normal | Physical | 08080 | 100}}100% | 15 | IV | V | VI | VII | Swagger | Normal | Status | 0000— | 085}}85% | 15 | IV | V | VI | VII | Toxic | Poison | Status | 0000— | 090}}90% | 10 | |
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Riolu
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Riolu
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV | | Diamond | Pearl | | Platinum | | HeartGold | SoulSilver | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Front | Back | | Front | Back | | Front | Back | | |
Generation V | | Black | White | | Black 2 | White 2 | | | | | | | | | | | Front | Back | | Front | Back | | |
Generation VI | | X | Y | | Omega Ruby | Alpha Sapphire | | | | | | | | | | | Front | Back | | Front | Back | | |
Generation VII | | Sun | Moon | | Ultra Sun | Ultra Moon | | | | | | | | | | | Front | Back | | Front | Back | | |
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Trivia
- Due to Riolu's combination of Abilities, Steadfast can only activate in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky if Riolu becomes cross-eyed, barring being confronted with a foe that has Mold Breaker.
- When Riolu became a starter in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky it became the first starter Pokémon to be unable to be recruited or captured in another game of its trio as it cannot be found in Explorers of Darkness without using Wonder Mail.
- Riolu is the only baby Pokémon that evolves into a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution.
Origin
Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. It may also be based on a raccoon due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.
Name origin
Riolu is Lucario with the first and last syllables reversed and the ca omitted.
In other languages
Language | Title | Meaning | Japanese | リオル Riolu | From Lucario with the first and last syllables reversed and the ca omitted or possibly ripple | French | Riolu | Same as Japanese name | Spanish | Riolu | Same as Japanese name | German | Riolu | Same as Japanese name | Italian | Riolu | Same as Japanese name | Korean | 리오르 Riolu | Transcription of Japanese name | Cantonese Chinese | 利歐路 Leih'āulouh * 利奧路 Leih'oulouh * | Transcription of Japanese name | Mandarin Chinese | 利歐路 / 利欧路 Lì'ōulù | Transcription of Japanese name | | |
More languages | Russian | Риолу Riolu | Transcription of English name | Thai | ริโอลุ Riolu | Transcription of Japanese name | |
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Related articles
- Ash's Riolu
- Aura Sphere Riolu
- Korrina's Riolu
- Cameron's Riolu
- Hiori's Riolu
- Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
- Baby Pokémon
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