Riolu (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Riolu (disambiguation).

Riolu リオル Riolu #447 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
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 26 cycles
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 Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Riolu (Japanese: リオル Riolu) is a Fighting-type baby Pokémon.

It evolves into Lucario when leveled up with high friendship 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 its toes 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 naturally, a move that Lucario learns that is often attributed to its aura powers, although through Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, a Level 30 Riolu that knows Aura Sphere can be obtained through a special mission. Riolu's movepool is remarkably similar to the movepools of 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

Wild Riolu once resided in the Challenger's Cave in Unova, but when the cave entrance collapsed, they moved their habitat to Floccesy Ranch. Some have also been imported to Johto's Safari Zone.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Riolu in the anime

Major appearances

Aura Sphere Riolu

Riolu has made its first appearance during Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One and Two. 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 his friends returned it to its kingdom, with Kellyn's help. This 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!.

Minor appearances

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

One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

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.

In the manga

Riolu in Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Main article: Hiori's Lucario

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.

Riley also has a Riolu which is heavily implied that it is the child of his Lucario.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

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)

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 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 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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

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 Rare Challenger's Cave Black 2 White 2 Rare Floccesy Ranch Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y Very Rare Route 22

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 Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Haunted Zone, Meeting Place *
Pokémon Conquest	Pugilis

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.

In events

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Kyle's Riolu	Japanese	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	March 20, 2008 onwards
	Kyle's Riolu	English	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 10, 2008 onwards
	Kyle's Riolu	French	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 21, 2008 onwards
	Kyle's Riolu	German	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 21, 2008 onwards
	Kyle's Riolu	Italian	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 21, 2008 onwards
	Kyle's Riolu	Spanish	Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	30	November 21, 2008 onwards

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 IX, 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× None

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 00Start Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 066 Counter Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 1111 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 1515 Force Palm Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 1919 Copycat Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 2424 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2929 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 15 4747 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— ——% 20 5050 Final Gambit 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 VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 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 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM48 Round 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 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 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 VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 Low Kick Fighting Physical — 100% 20 Mind Reader Normal Status — —% 5 Sky Uppercut Fighting Physical 85 90% 15 Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Riolu in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white 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

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   It attacks with punches.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Riolu came to the Haunted Zone to explore. He can't resist the fun of playing Tangrowth's Swing-Along. Absol's Hurdle Bounce is another favorite.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★ Move: Force Palm Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus Defense: ★ Ability 2: Parry Speed: ★★ Ability 3: Sprint Evolves into Lucario when it has a link of 50% or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nagayoshi and Ranmaru

Evolution

Baby form Riolu  Fighting

Breed ← Friendship (daytime) →

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

• 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.

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. 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 Rioreu Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 利歐路 / 利欧路 Lì'ōulù Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 利奧路 Leih'oulouh Transliteration of Japanese name

More languages

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