Riolu - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Riolu can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Riolu learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EndureNormalStatus
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
4FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
8Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
12CounterFightingPhysical 100
16Work UpNormalStatus
20Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
24Nasty PlotDarkStatus
28ScreechNormalStatus 85
32Quick GuardFightingStatus
36Force PalmFightingPhysical 60 100
40Swords DanceNormalStatus
44Helping HandNormalStatus
48CopycatNormalStatus
52Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
56ReversalFightingPhysical 100

Egg moves

Riolu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
Circle ThrowFightingPhysical 60 90
Cross ChopFightingPhysical 100 80
DetectFightingStatus
High Jump KickFightingPhysical 130 90
HowlNormalStatus
Mind ReaderNormalStatus
Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100

Move Tutor moves

Riolu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
CoachingFightingStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Riolu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by TR

Riolu is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Moves learnt by level up

Riolu learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EndureNormalStatus
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
4FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
8Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
12CounterFightingPhysical 100
16Work UpNormalStatus
20Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
24Nasty PlotDarkStatus
28ScreechNormalStatus 85
32Quick GuardFightingStatus
36Force PalmFightingPhysical 60 100
40Swords DanceNormalStatus
44Helping HandNormalStatus
48CopycatNormalStatus
52Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
56ReversalFightingPhysical 100

Egg moves

Riolu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Moves learnt by TM

Riolu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Moves learnt by level up

Riolu learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
5Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
9BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
15Iron DefenseSteelStatus
21Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80
29CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
37Bulk UpFightingStatus
47Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Riolu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Riolu egg move parents

Riolu's egg groups: Undiscovered

Riolu is not breedable itself, but other evolutions are. Check the Lucario learnset page for the moves and compatible Pokémon.