Riolu (Japanese: リオル, Hepburn: Rioru) (ree-OH-loo[1]) is a Fighting-type Baby Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. It is the pre-Evolution of Lucario.
Biology
Physiology

Riolu is a black and blue, dog-like Pokémon nearing two and a half feet. Its appearance is similar to its evolved form Lucario, though there are some differences. Its legs and torso are colored black while its head, lower body and tail are blue. Riolu have large, rounded bumps on the backs of its forepaws, placed in a similar fashion to Lucario's spikes. Riolu also have a black "mask" with two black appendages on either side, and red eyes.
Behavior
Riolu are full of fun, energetic, and extraordinarily loyal Pokémon. Due to their extreme loyalty, some Riolu don't bond with just anyone, meaning despite patiently waiting for the right trainer they are known to be picky like Ash's Riolu. On the other hand, because of their type, they have extraordinary energy and endurance. They can also walk barefoot for a short time on a journey, and some of them can even run through the whole night or across canyons. Riolu are even to be able to react to aura from inside the egg before ever hatching and even emit it.
They only approve people who are kindhearted to befriend and mingle with them, while ones who are wicked will be forever despised and shunned by them.
Due to their extreme rarity, nobody knows their exact habitats, although it is mentioned that they live in seclude mountains, caves and groves. Some reside in the Lucario Kingdom where the chosen ones are being taught to use Aura to protect the kingdom before evolving and passing down the ability.
Riolu are mainly omnivores, but domesticated ones can eat human food.
Natural abilities
Riolu are sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura as Lucario is. Riolu's evolved form, Lucario, can use these waves for attacks, tracking, or to predict future moves. However, Riolu does not have the full potential of these powers, using them as described in ripples rather than waves. Moves such as Aura Sphere can not be learned by Riolu due to its inability to fully use the power of Aura. There is at least one exception to this rule, however.
Despite these limitations, Riolu are good at sensing others' emotions from far away, and they can use this technique to call their allies for help when in danger or distress. Also due to their connections of the aura, they are able to sense the aura of others even before they hatch from an egg such as Ash's Riolu or when in suspension such as being petrified by Hunter J's tool as the Riolu that knows Aura Sphere. With their aura wielding, they can also discern the benevolence or malevolence within people.
Evolution
Riolu evolves into Lucario when leveled up during the day with high friendship.
Game Info
Game Locations
Locations | ||
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Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
Diamond and Pearl | Egg on Iron Island | One |
Platinum | Egg on Iron Island | One |
HeartGold and SoulSilver | Safari Zone | Rare |
Black and White | Challenger's Cave | Rare |
Black 2 and White 2 | Floccesy Ranch | Rare |
X and Y | Route 22 | Rare |
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
Sun and Moon | Poni Grove | Uncommon |
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Poni Grove | Uncommon |
Sword and Shield | Giant's Cap during snowstorm | Uncommon |
Pokédex Entries
- Diamond
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
- Pearl
Its body is small, 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
They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
- Black
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the forms of waves.
- White
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the forms of waves.
- Black 2
It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
- White 2
It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Brilliant Diamond
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
- Shining Pearl
Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.
- Legends: Arceus
Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu’s approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.
- Scarlet
They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
- Violet
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions, such as joy and rage, in the form of waves.
Stats
Stats | |
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HP | |
Attack | |
Defense | |
Sp. Atk | |
Sp. Def | |
Speed | |
Total | 285
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Learnset
Leveling
LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1 | Foresight | — | —% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
1 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
6 | Counter | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
11 | Feint | 30 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
15 | Force Palm | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
19 | Copycat | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
24 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
29 | Reversal | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
47 | Nasty Plot | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
50 | Final Gambit | — | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
1 | Foresight | — | —% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
1 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
6 | Counter | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
11 | Feint | 30 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
15 | Force Palm | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
19 | Copycat | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
24 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
29 | Reversal | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
47 | Nasty Plot | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
50 | Final Gambit | — | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
8 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration V | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
1BW 1 |
Foresight | — | —% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
1BW 1 |
Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
1BW 1 |
Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
6BW 6 |
Counter | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
15BW 11 |
Feint | 30 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
11BW 15 |
Force Palm | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
29BW 19 |
Copycat | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
24BW 24 |
Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | |||
19BW 29 |
Reversal | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
47BW 47 |
Nasty Plot | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
55BW 55 |
Final Gambit | — | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
LevelingGeneration IV | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
1 | Foresight | — | —% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
1 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
6 | Counter | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
11 | Force Palm | 60 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
15 | Feint | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
19 | Reversal | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
24 | Screech | — | 85% | 40 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
29 | Copycat | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TM/HM
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM01 | Work Up | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM05 | Roar | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM08 | Bulk Up | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM47 | Low Sweep | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM65 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
TM05 | Roar | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM08 | Bulk Up | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM47 | Low Sweep | 65 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM65 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM67 | Retaliate | 70 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94 | Rock SmashXY | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM98 | Power-Up Punch | 40 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
HM06 | Rock SmashORAS | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
TM05 | Roar | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM08 | Bulk Up | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 50 | 80% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM47 | Low Sweep | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | |||
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM65 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM67 | Retaliate | 70 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM78 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM83 | Work Up | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | |||
TM94 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | |||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | |
TM01 | Focus Punch | 150 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM05 | Roar | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM06 | Toxic | — | 85% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM08 | Bulk Up | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM10 | Hidden Power | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM23 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM26 | Earthquake | 100 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM28 | Dig | 80 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM31 | Brick Break | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | 50 | 80% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM43 | Secret Power | 70 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM45 | Attract | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM56 | Fling | — | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM58 | Endure | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM60 | Drain Punch | 60 | 100% | 5 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM65 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM66 | Payback | 50 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
TM75 | Swords Dance | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
0 ♥ | |
TM78 | Captivate | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
TM83 | Natural Gift | — | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM84 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | |
HM04 | Strength | 80 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | |
HM06 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Breeding
Tutoring
Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Drain Punch USUM | 75 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Dual Chop USUM | 40 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Focus Punch USUM | 150 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Helping Hand USUM | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Ice Punch USUM | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Iron Defense USUM | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Iron Tail USUM | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Laser Focus USUM | — | —% | 30 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Low Kick USUM | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Magnet Rise USUM | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Role Play USUM | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
Thunder Punch USUM | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Zen Headbutt USUM | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
Drain Punch ORAS | 75 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Dual Chop ORAS | 40 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ | |
Focus Punch ORAS | 150 | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Helping Hand ORAS | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Ice Punch ORAS | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Iron Defense ORAS | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Iron Tail ORAS | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Low Kick ORAS | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Magnet Rise ORAS | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Role Play ORAS | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Thunder Punch ORAS | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Zen Headbutt ORAS | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation V | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
Drain Punch | 75 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Dual Chop | 40 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Ice Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Iron Tail | 100 | 75% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Low Kick | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Magnet Rise | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Role Play | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ||||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ||||
ThunderPunch | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ||||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Tutoring Generation IV | |||||||||
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Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | ||
Fury Cutter | 10 | 90% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Headbutt HGSS | 70 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Helping Hand | — | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Ice Punch | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Iron Defense | — | —% | 15 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Low Kick HGSS | — | 100% | 20 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Magnet Rise | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Mud-Slap | 20 | 100% | 10 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Role Play HGSS | — | —% | 10 | ![]() |
Status | ![]() |
1 ♥ | ||
Snore | 40 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
3 ♥ | ||
Swift | 60 | —% | 20 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
ThunderPunch | 75 | 100% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Vacuum Wave | 40 | 100% | 30 | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90% | 15 | ![]() |
Physical | ![]() |
2 ♥ | ||
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. |
Sprites
Appearances
Anime
Main
Recurring
Minor
- Riolu (anime)
Manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Maylene has a Riolu. It is seen using Drain Punch against Pearl's Monferno, who Platinum borrowed in order to fight her. Then, when Diamond's is traveling alone, he is given an egg by Riley, which eventually hatched into a Riolu. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! Hareta gained a Riolu egg in Serious Training on Iron Island which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter.
Trivia
- Riolu, Pancham, Crabrawler, and Kubfu are the only pure Fighting-type Pokémon whose evolved form gains a secondary type.
- Ironically, this makes them weak to their own primary type except Kubfu's evolved form (Water for Rapid-Style Urshifu).
- Coincidentally, the former two of their evolved forms' secondary types (Steel for Lucario and Dark for Pangoro) were introduced in Generation II.
- Both of Riolu's abilities have something to do with flinching. Steadfast increases Riolu's speed when it flinches while Inner Focus prevents it from flinching.
- This means, that in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Series, where Pokémon have both of their abilities, Inner Focus, prevents Steadfast from ever activating.
- Riolu is the only playable Fighting Pokémon in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.
- Also, it and Pikachu are the only non-Starter Pokémon in the Mystery Dungeon series.
- Riolu was added into the Build-a-Bear selection in November 2024.
Origin
Riolu is based on jackals, especially the Egyptian god of death, Anubis. It also has some characteristics of tanukis.
Etymology
Riolu's name is simply based on Lucario's name, switching "Rio" with "Lu" and leaving out "Ca".
Gallery
References
- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 311. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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