Riolu (Pokémon)

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Riolu リオル Riolu #447
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type Fighting ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Emanation Pokémon
Abilities Steadfast or Inner Focus Inner Focus Blue-Striped ----- Teasing Heart Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #115 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-222 Oblivia R-264 N-178
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7 m Metric 2'04"/0.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 44.5 lbs. Imperial 20.2 kg Metric 44.5 lbs./20.2 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding No eggs group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 72 Battle Exp.: 721*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Riolu (Japanese: リオル Riolu) is a Template:Type2 baby Pokémon.

It evolves into Lucario via happiness during the day.

Biology

Physiology

Riolu is a small, blue, dog-like Pokémon. Its legs and torso are colored black. Riolu's tail is blue and it has a yellow collar. There are rounded bumps on the backs of Riolu's forepaws, which could be the beginnings of the spikes on Lucario's forepaws. Riolu has a black "mask" and red eyes. Like Lucario, Riolu stands on the balls of its feet instead of its entire foot.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Riolu are sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura. Riolu's evolved form, Lucario, can use these waves to attack, or study these waves to predict the movements of their opponents, and use them to track anyone. However, Riolu 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" as opposed to the "waves" of energy its evolution can sense and guide. Most notably, it cannot learn Aura Sphere or Detect naturally, two moves that Lucario learns that are often attributed to its aura powers, although through Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, a Level 30 Riolu that knows Aura Sphere can be obtained though a special mission. Riolu does have a remarkably similar movepool to the Hitmons.

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.

Behavior

Riolu are playful, energetic, and loyal.

Habitat

Riolu is incredibly rare in the wild. It's so rare that the general location of Riolu dwellings are fully unknown.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

File:Riolu.png

Riolu in the anime

In the anime

Riolu has made an appearance during Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One and Two, which aired as a one hour special commemorating the release of Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia. This Riolu 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 co. returned it to it's kingdom, with Kellyn's help. This Riolu developed a strong bond with Ash.

A Riolu appeared in Meowth's boss fantasy in A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine.

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.

In the manga

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga, Hiori's Lucario used to be a Riolu during Hiori's and Lily's childhoods.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Maylene is seen to own a Riolu, first seen in Volume 32. It is seen using Drain Punch against Pearl's Monferno, who Platinum borrowed in order to fight her. However, in the end, it lost to a well-placed Mach Punch that the girl had perfected by watching slot machines.

In Volume 34, Diamond helps protect an egg containing Riolu from two Galactic-hired thugs, and after they are defeated, it hatches and is shown to interact with its evolved form.

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.

In the TCG

Main article: Riolu (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad. Pearl Its body is lithe 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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black よろこびや　いかりと　いった　かんじょうを　なみのかたち　として　みわける　ふしぎなちからを　もつ。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl One Hatch egg received from Riley Platinum One Hatch egg received from Riley HeartGold SoulSilver Rare Safari Zone Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crystal Cave (B4-B8)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle Ranger School (during mission)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Oblivia Ruins Lightning Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie

Riolu will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:

9@CP 15N4 FH&5

-0%Y +91@ #PCK

Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of Crystal Cave.

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill 2/5 ★★☆☆☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 13/21 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 00Start Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 066 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 1111 Force Palm Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 1515 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 1919 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 2424 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2929 Copycat Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 4747 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 5555 Extreme Risk Fighting Special 0000— 100100% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM47	Ankle Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	07070	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliation	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM78	Smooth Over	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM83	Cheer Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	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

By breeding

Generation IV Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	S. Contest	Appeal
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30	Cool	2 ♥♥
	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
	Blaze Kick	Fire	Physical	85	90%	10	Beauty	2 ♥♥
	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100%	30	Smart	2 ♥♥
	Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80%	5	Cool	2 ♥♥
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
	Detect	Fighting	Status	—	—%	5	Cool	0
	Follow MeHGSS	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	Cute	2 ♥♥
	Hi Jump Kick	Fighting	Physical	100	90%	20	Cool	3 ♥♥♥
	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
	Mind Reader	Normal	Status	—	—%	5	Smart	1 ♥
	Sky Uppercut	Fighting	Physical	85	90%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100%	30	Smart	2 ♥♥
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Riolu in Generation IV 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

By tutoring

Generation IV Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game					Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	S. Contest	Appeal
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	10	90%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100%	15	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20	Smart	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15	Beauty	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15	Tough	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Tough	3 ♥♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Role Play	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10	Cute	1 ♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15	Cute	3 ♥♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20	Cool	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15	Cool	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100%	30	Smart	2 ♥♥
D	P	Pt	HG	SS	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15	Beauty	2 ♥♥
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Riolu can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Riolu cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By events

Generation IV Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP	S. Contest	Appeal
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Aura Sphere	Fighting	Special	90	—%	20	Beauty	2 ♥♥
A superscript level indicates that Riolu can learn this move normally in Generation IV at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: (Crush ×1) Browser entry   It leaps around quickly while throwing punches to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fighting  ( Fighting ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Baby form Riolu  Fighting

Friendship (daytime) → ← Breed

First Evolution Lucario  Fighting  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Riolu images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Riolu shares a number of traits with Togepi, notably that both are received as eggs from an NPC in the generation of their introduction, and when hatched, cannot breed until they have evolved.
  • They both gain a secondary type upon evolution.
  • They both evolve through happiness.
  • They are the only baby Pokémon to come out in the same generation as at least one evolution.
• Riolu is the only pure Template:Type2 Pokémon whose evolution is not, as Lucario is Fighting/Steel.
• Both of Riolu's natural abilities have something to do with flinching. Steadfast makes Riolu faster when flinching, whilst Inner Focus protects it from it.
  • Due to this combination, Steadfast can only activate in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky if Riolu becomes cross-eyed.
• 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 can't be found in Explorers of Darkness without using Wonder Mail.

Origin

Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god Anubis, who has the head of a jackal.

Name origin

Riolu's name is simply Lucario's name with the last two syllables placed in the front and the ca part taken out altogether.

In other languages

• German: Riolu
• French: Riolu
• Korean: 리오르 Rioreu
• Chinese (Taiwan): 利歐路 Lì Ōu Lù - Transliteration of its Japanese name.

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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