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Revision as of 12:16, 20 July 2008

000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Munchlax
Pokémon
#{{{nextnum}}}: Lucario 000
Riolu
リオル Riolu
#447
File:Art-Rioru.jpg
Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type
Fighting '
Category
Emanation Pokémon
Abilities
Steadfast or Inner Focus
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#115
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2′04″
Imperial
0.7 m
Metric
Weight
44.5 lbs.
Imperial
20.2 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
75 (9.8%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F447.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Breeding
Undiscovered group 1 cycles*
(255 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 72 Battle Exp.: 721*

Riolu (Japanese: リオル Riolu) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon. Notably, it is one of the few baby Pokémon introduced in the same generation as its evolution.

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.

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.

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

Habitat

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

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Riolu has made an appearance during DP071 and DP072, 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 its owner by a group that wanted to exploit it but Ash and co. returned it, with Hajime's help. This Riolu developed a strong bond with Ash but ultimately decided to stay with its owner.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga, Maylene has a Riolu. It is seen using Drain Punch against Pearl's Monferno, who Berlitz borrowed in order to fight her.

Then, when Diamond is traveling alone, he is given an egg by Riley, which eventually hatched into a Riolu.

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 {{{platinumdex}}}
HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}}
SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V
Black {{{blackdex}}}
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
None Trade
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Trade
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
(Time and Darkness)
Crystal Cave (B4-B8)
(Time only)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Almia Castle
Ranger School (during mission)

Base Stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
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.

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

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By TM/HM

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By breeding

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By tutoring

None

Special

It should be noted that a special Riolu in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia knows Aura Sphere and is transferable to Diamond and Pearl.

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

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
Spr 4d 447.png Spr 4p 447.png Spr 4h 447.png Spr b 4d 447.png
Spr 4d 447 s.png Spr 4p 447 s.png Spr 4h 447 s.png Spr b 4d 447 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 447.png Spr 5b2 447.png Spr b 5b 447.png
Spr 5b 447 s.png Spr 5b2 447 s.png Spr b 5b 447 s.png
Riolu For other sprites and images, please see Riolu images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Riolu is very similar to Togepi in how it is obtained as well as how it evolves. However, it is closer to a concept of a baby Pokémon than Togepi because its evolution, Lucario, was introduced to the public before it was. Another similarity is that their fully evolved forms are able to learn Aura Sphere and are the only non-legendary Pokémon capable of learning the move.
  • Riolu is the only pure Template:Type2 Pokémon whose evolution is not, as Lucario is Fighting/Steel.

Origin

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

Name origin

Riolu's name is merely Lucario's name with the last syllable placed in the front and the ca part taken out altogether.

In other languages

External links

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