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The '''Aura Sphere Riolu''' (Japanese: '''はどうだん リオル''' ''Wave Bomb Riolu'') is a special {{m|Aura Sphere}}-using {{p|Riolu}} that appeared into two media, in both the Pokémon game [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]] and the episodes ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One]]'' and [[DP072|Part Two]] of the [[Diamond & Pearl series]] in the [[anime]], starring in those episodes as the main Pokémon.
The '''Aura Sphere Riolu''' (Japanese: '''はどうだん リオル''' ''{{tt|Wave Bomb|Aura Sphere}} Riolu'') is a special {{m|Aura Sphere}}-using {{p|Riolu}} that appeared in two media, in both the Pokémon game {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}} and the episodes ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)]]'' and ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]'' of the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} in the {{pkmn|anime}}, starring in those episodes as the main Pokémon.


==In the games==
==In the games==
===Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia===
===Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia===
This special Riolu was befriended by [[Kyle]] before moving to [[Almia]] (revealed in the [[Ranger Net]] mission {{DL|Ranger Net|Rescue Kidnapped Riolu}}), and he seemed obsessed with Riolu beforehand. In the mission ''Rescue Kidnapped Riolu'', Riolu should be saved from [[Team Dim Sun]], as they will use it as weapon to restore them. It seems to have a connection with Kyle using [[Aura]], since he used it to target to Team Dim Sun's hiding place when the lights went off. The Riolu is later captured by the {{player}} [[Kellyn]] and can be sent to [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], or {{v2|Platinum}}.
This special Riolu was befriended by {{ra|Kyle}} before moving to [[Almia]] (revealed in the [[Ranger Net]] mission {{DL|Ranger Net|Rescue Kidnapped Riolu!}}), and he seemed obsessed with Riolu beforehand. In the mission ''Rescue Kidnapped Riolu'', Riolu should be saved from [[Team Dim Sun]], as they will use it as weapon to restore them. It seems to have a connection with Kyle using [[Aura]], since he used it to target to Team Dim Sun's hiding place when the lights went off. The Riolu is later captured by the {{player}} and can be sent to [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon Diamond, Pearl]], or {{v2|Platinum}}.


===Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver===
===Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver===
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
Riolu used to live in the [[Lucario Kingdom]]. While it was being tested in a lab, [[J's henchmen]] broke in and stole Riolu. Fortunately, it escaped, and tried to attack {{Ash}}, and [[Kellyn]] blocked it using his {{DL|Capture Styler|Vatonage Styler}}, and then, on the way [[J]] attacked them in an attempt to take Riolu. However {{Ash}} escaped with it, however J started a forest fire, and out Riolu in a case. However, it was later freed by Ash, using an Aura Sphere so powerful to stop an {{p|Aggron}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}. He seemed to have a little Wooden Riolu toy. This episode was inspired by the Ranger Net mission (clearly explained by Kellyn's appearance). He was later moved back to the Lucario Kingdom.
===History===
[[File:Aura Sphere Riolu Trainer.png|thumb|left|200px|Aura Sphere Riolu's Trainer]]
Riolu used to live in the [[Lucario Kingdom]] before it was kidnapped to be used by an evil group. While it was being tested in a lab, a different mysterious group broke into the lab and supposedly rescued Riolu. After realizing that it hadn't been rescued Riolu then escaped from the group and fled into a nearby forest where it encountered {{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}}. As Ash tried to approach Riolu it attacked him with {{m|Aura Sphere}}. While trying to attack Ash again [[Kellyn]], a {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}, blocked it using his {{DL|Capture Styler|Vatonage Styler}}. Riolu tried to escape but the group pursued it. Shortly after finding it again the group are confronted by J's Henchmen attempting to steal Riolu however they are foiled by Kellyn.
 
To try and gain Riolu's trust Kellyn gave it a small pouch, containing a small wooden Riolu made by Riolu's carer, however Riolu was still unsure whether to trust the group or not. After Kellyn explained Riolu's situation Ash was eager to help it get back home reassuring Riolu that it could trust him. While traveling down a stream the group were attacked again, this time by a group of Sharpedo, belonging to J's Henchmen, that destroy their boat. [[J]] then appeared attempting to catch Riolu but missed and hit Riolu's pouch causing the wooden carving to float downstream. In a desperate attempt to get it back Riolu swam after it only to be caught in the current and forced underwater. Ash managed to save Riolu and returned the wooden carving to it, which made Riolu begin to trust him. While trying to escape they were spotted by J and her Henchmen and, in an attempt to catch Riolu, J's Salamence set the surrounding forest on fire.
[[File:Ash and Riolu.png|thumb|200px|Ash and Riolu]]
 
J then confronted Ash and succeeded in stealing Riolu, causing the wooden carving to fall to the ground at Ash's feet. After escaping the forest fire with the help of Chimchar's Dig, Ash snuck onto J's ship and attempted to rescue Riolu only to be captured and thrown out. After realizing the strong bond he shared with Riolu, Ash managed to track down Riolu along with J and her client. The client then fled with the help of his Fearow taking Riolu with him forcing Ash and Kellyn to chase him. After losing his Fearow the client escaped into a cave with multiple exits and blocked off each exit with his Aggron's Hyper Beam. Ash, sensing Riolu's aura found where the client had gone and rescued Riolu. Not willing to give up Riolu easily the client had his Aggron attack with Hyper Beam but was defeated by Riolu's Aura Sphere and Pikachu's Volt Tackle.  


===Move used===
In the end Riolu is reunited with his carer while the client and his henchmen are arrested. Before saying goodbye Ash returns the wooden carving to Riolu who was then taken back to the Lucario Kingdom.
{{anmu/h|fighting|row=2|align=center|move=Aura Sphere|pic=DP072.png}}
 
{{anmu|fighting|Aura Sphere|DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu!<br>Part One}}
===Personality and characteristics===
{{anmu/f|fighting|no|c=a}}
Because of constantly being kidnapped by evil people, Riolu gained a fear of all people as seen as when it attacked Ash with Aura Sphere when he was trying to help Riolu heal its wounds. Overtime, however, Riolu became more comfortable being around Ash and his friends. It has a wooden statue of itself that it treasures deeply because it was made by the man it lives with, and if this wooden carving is in any danger, Riolu will stop at nothing to save it, as seen when the carving got swept away in the river and Riolu stopped at nothing to get it back, showing that Riolu can get really emotionally attached to an object that is special to it.
 
===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|fighting||Aura Sphere Riolu Aura Sphere.png|Using Aura Sphere}}
{{anmov|fighting|Aura Sphere|DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)}}
{{anmov/f|fighting}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Riolu and {{p|Lucario}} are the only [[evolution]] set that has pre-capture VS. screens for both in Shadows of Almia.
* Riolu and {{p|Lucario}} are the only [[evolution]] set that has pre-capture VS. screens for both in Shadows of Almia.
* Although not actually caught, Riolu's OT of Kyle implies how close to Kyle it is.
* Although he was not actually caught, Riolu's OT is Kyle.
* Riolu has developed a connection with two humans that helped Kellyn at one point: Kyle in the games and Ash in the anime.
* Riolu has developed a connection with two humans that helped Kellyn at one point: Kyle in the games and Ash in the anime.


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Revision as of 18:51, 23 March 2016

Riolu
リオル Riolu
Aura Sphere Riolu.png
Riolu
Debuts in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)
Gender Unknown (anime)
Male (game)
Ability Unknown (anime)
Steadfast (game)
Nature Unknown (anime)
Serious (game)
Current location In the Lucario Kingdom (anime)
With the player (game)
HOME447.png
This Pokémon has not evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Riolu Chinami Nishimura

The Aura Sphere Riolu (Japanese: はどうだん リオル Wave Bomb Riolu) is a special Aura Sphere-using Riolu that appeared in two media, in both the Pokémon game Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia and the episodes Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1) and Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2) of the Diamond & Pearl series in the anime, starring in those episodes as the main Pokémon.

In the games

Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia

This special Riolu was befriended by Kyle before moving to Almia (revealed in the Ranger Net mission Rescue Kidnapped Riolu!), and he seemed obsessed with Riolu beforehand. In the mission Rescue Kidnapped Riolu, Riolu should be saved from Team Dim Sun, as they will use it as weapon to restore them. It seems to have a connection with Kyle using Aura, since he used it to target to Team Dim Sun's hiding place when the lights went off. The Riolu is later captured by the player and can be sent to Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

A Riolu can be transferred from Shadows of Almia to a Generation IV game and obtained through Mystery Gift. This male Riolu knows Aura Sphere (which, in the main series, cannot ordinarily be learned by Riolu) and has his Original Trainer registered as Kyle, the character he befriended in Shadows of Almia.

Pokémon Info Trainer Memo Battle Moves Ribbons
Poké Ball summary IV.png RIOLU* Dex No. 0447 Serious nature. Fighting Aura Sphere Classic Ribbon
Lv. 30 Type   Ghost Shadow Claw
Spr 4p 447.png Fighting Unknown Pokémon Ranger Steel Bullet Punch
OT Kyle Apparently had a Fighting Drain Punch
ID No. 03208 fateful encounter at There is no limit to this Pokémon's availability.
It may be obtained on any date, beginning from
when it was released.
It was available in many countries.
Item Ability Lv. 30.
None None Steadfast  
The date this Pokémon was received is determined by the date on the DS when it was obtained from the Poké Mart.
This Pokémon is English in origin.
Can be obtained with: D P Pt HG SS
Obtained from: PBR Ranch Ra SoA GS Distribution

In the anime

History

Aura Sphere Riolu's Trainer

Riolu used to live in the Lucario Kingdom before it was kidnapped to be used by an evil group. While it was being tested in a lab, a different mysterious group broke into the lab and supposedly rescued Riolu. After realizing that it hadn't been rescued Riolu then escaped from the group and fled into a nearby forest where it encountered Ash, Dawn, and Brock. As Ash tried to approach Riolu it attacked him with Aura Sphere. While trying to attack Ash again Kellyn, a Pokémon Ranger, blocked it using his Vatonage Styler. Riolu tried to escape but the group pursued it. Shortly after finding it again the group are confronted by J's Henchmen attempting to steal Riolu however they are foiled by Kellyn.

To try and gain Riolu's trust Kellyn gave it a small pouch, containing a small wooden Riolu made by Riolu's carer, however Riolu was still unsure whether to trust the group or not. After Kellyn explained Riolu's situation Ash was eager to help it get back home reassuring Riolu that it could trust him. While traveling down a stream the group were attacked again, this time by a group of Sharpedo, belonging to J's Henchmen, that destroy their boat. J then appeared attempting to catch Riolu but missed and hit Riolu's pouch causing the wooden carving to float downstream. In a desperate attempt to get it back Riolu swam after it only to be caught in the current and forced underwater. Ash managed to save Riolu and returned the wooden carving to it, which made Riolu begin to trust him. While trying to escape they were spotted by J and her Henchmen and, in an attempt to catch Riolu, J's Salamence set the surrounding forest on fire.

Ash and Riolu

J then confronted Ash and succeeded in stealing Riolu, causing the wooden carving to fall to the ground at Ash's feet. After escaping the forest fire with the help of Chimchar's Dig, Ash snuck onto J's ship and attempted to rescue Riolu only to be captured and thrown out. After realizing the strong bond he shared with Riolu, Ash managed to track down Riolu along with J and her client. The client then fled with the help of his Fearow taking Riolu with him forcing Ash and Kellyn to chase him. After losing his Fearow the client escaped into a cave with multiple exits and blocked off each exit with his Aggron's Hyper Beam. Ash, sensing Riolu's aura found where the client had gone and rescued Riolu. Not willing to give up Riolu easily the client had his Aggron attack with Hyper Beam but was defeated by Riolu's Aura Sphere and Pikachu's Volt Tackle.

In the end Riolu is reunited with his carer while the client and his henchmen are arrested. Before saying goodbye Ash returns the wooden carving to Riolu who was then taken back to the Lucario Kingdom.

Personality and characteristics

Because of constantly being kidnapped by evil people, Riolu gained a fear of all people as seen as when it attacked Ash with Aura Sphere when he was trying to help Riolu heal its wounds. Overtime, however, Riolu became more comfortable being around Ash and his friends. It has a wooden statue of itself that it treasures deeply because it was made by the man it lives with, and if this wooden carving is in any danger, Riolu will stop at nothing to save it, as seen when the carving got swept away in the river and Riolu stopped at nothing to get it back, showing that Riolu can get really emotionally attached to an object that is special to it.

Moves used

Aura Sphere Riolu Aura Sphere.png
Using Aura Sphere
Move First Used In
Aura Sphere Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Trivia

  • Riolu and Lucario are the only evolution set that has pre-capture VS. screens for both in Shadows of Almia.
  • Although he was not actually caught, Riolu's OT is Kyle.
  • Riolu has developed a connection with two humans that helped Kellyn at one point: Kyle in the games and Ash in the anime.

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Riolu.

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