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
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Type  Fighting   Fighting   Fighting   Fighting   Fighting   Fighting	Species Emanation Pokémon
Abilities Steadfast or Inner Focus Inner Focus Prankster 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 Oblivia (past) N-178 Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7m Metric 2'04"/0.7m 0.0m	Weight 44.5lbs Imperial 20.2kg Metric 44.5lbs/20.2kg 0.0kg
Dex color Blue	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 75 9.8%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Undiscovered 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 Legendary Pokémon Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V 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 happiness during the day.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga 3.2 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 3.3 In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Brawl 5.1.1 Trophy Information 6 Game data 6.1 Pokédex entries 6.2 Game locations 6.2.1 In side games 6.3 Stats 6.3.1 Base stats 6.3.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.4 Type effectiveness 6.5 Learnset 6.5.1 By leveling up 6.5.2 By TM/HM 6.5.3 By breeding 6.5.4 By tutoring 6.5.5 By events 6.6 Side game data 6.7 Evolution 6.8 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 External links

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 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

In the anime

Riolu has made an 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 co. returned it to its 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. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

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.

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 Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} 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 SoulSilver They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

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 Generation V Black White Rare Challenger's Cave

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 *

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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and 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:
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	Resistant against 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	Unaffected 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	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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
Start	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
Start	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
6	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
11	Force Palm	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
15	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
19	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
24	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
29	Copycat	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
47	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—%	20
55	Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	—	100%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Riolu obtained at level 1 in Generation V 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
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	—	—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	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 V Other generations: IV
Father	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
	Hi 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 V 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 V Other generations: IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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
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   It attacks with punches.
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.

Evolution

Baby form Riolu  Fighting

Happiness (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				Back

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

Trivia

• Riolu is the only pure Fighting-type 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. It may also be based on a racoon due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.

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

Language Name Name Origin German Riolu French Riolu Korean 리오르 Rioreu Chinese (Taiwan) 利歐路 Lì Ōu Lù Transliteration of its Japanese name.

External links

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