Riolu
Riolu is a Fighting type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4. It is known as the Emanation Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 447 |
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Type | Fighting |
Species | Emanation Pokémon |
Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
Weight | 20.2 kg (44.5 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Steadfast 2. Inner Focus Prankster (hidden ability) |
Local № | 115 (Diamond/Pearl) 115 (Platinum) 033 (Black 2/White 2) 062 (X/Y — Central Kalos) 279 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 377 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 298 (Sword/Shield) 134 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Attack |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 57 |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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Gender | 87.5% male, 12.5% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
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Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Sp. Atk | 35 | 67 | 185 | |
Sp. Def | 40 | 76 | 196 | |
Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
Total | 285 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Riolu changes
- In Generation 4, Riolu has a base experience yield of 72.
- In Generations 4-7, Riolu has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Diamond | The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad. |
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Pearl | Its body is lithe 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. |
Black White | It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves. |
Black 2 White 2 | It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others. |
X Omega Ruby | It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others. |
Y Alpha Sapphire | The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad. |
Sun | It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves. |
Moon | It’s tough enough to run right through the night, and it’s also a hard worker, but it’s still just a youngster. |
Ultra Sun | It knows how people and Pokémon feel by looking at their auras. It doesn’t approach dangerous opponents. |
Ultra Moon | It uses waves called auras to communicate with others of its kind. It doesn’t make any noise during this time, so its enemies can’t detect it. |
Sword | It’s exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience. |
Shield | It can use waves called auras to gauge how others are feeling. These same waves can also tell this Pokémon about the state of the environment. |
Moves learned by Riolu
Moves learnt by level up
Riolu learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
4 | Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
8 | Metal Claw | Steel | ![]() | 50 | 95 |
12 | Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
24 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
28 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
32 | Quick Guard | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
36 | Force Palm | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
40 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Copycat | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Final Gambit | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
56 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Riolu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Riolu egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Bullet Punch | Steel | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Circle Throw | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 90 |
Cross Chop | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
High Jump Kick | Fighting | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
Howl | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Mind Reader | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Vacuum Wave | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Riolu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Moves learnt by TM
Riolu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Mega Punch | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 85 |
01 | Mega Kick | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 75 |
04 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
05 | Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
16 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Revenge | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
63 | Drain Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
75 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
79 | Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Riolu is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
32 | Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
41 | Blaze Kick | Fire | ![]() | 85 | 90 |
46 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
68 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
85 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Riolu learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Foresight | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
6 | Counter | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
11 | Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
15 | Force Palm | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
19 | Copycat | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Screech | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
29 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Final Gambit | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Riolu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Riolu egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Bite | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Blaze Kick | Fire | ![]() | 85 | 90 |
Bullet Punch | Steel | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Circle Throw | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 90 |
Cross Chop | Fighting | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
Crunch | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Detect | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
Follow Me | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
High Jump Kick | Fighting | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Meteor Mash | Steel | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Mind Reader | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Sky Uppercut | Fighting | ![]() | 85 | 90 |
Vacuum Wave | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Riolu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Drain Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Dual Chop | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 90 |
Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
Magnet Rise | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Role Play | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Thunder Punch | Electric | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Riolu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Work Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
31 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
56 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
66 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
75 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Riolu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Fury Cutter | Bug | ![]() | 40 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Power-Up Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Retaliate | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Riolu sprites
Where to find Riolu
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Iron Island |
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HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White |
Challenger's Cave |
Black 2 White 2 |
Floccesy Ranch |
X Y |
Route 22 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Poni Grove |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Giant's Cap, Roaring-Sea Caves |
Answers to Riolu questions
- How can I get a Lucario or Riolu in Diamond?
- Where can I find a ralts in pokemon pearl?
- When does Riley take me to the Iron Islands so I can get a Riolu egg?
- Can you catch lucario in heartgold?
- Is this normal?
- Why does it take a long time to mate riolu?
- What Are the Chances of Befriending Riolu in Explorers of Sky?
- What is the full Riolu set for the Roar/Copycat/Prankster strategy?
- Scorbunny or Riolu for Pokémon Shield Playthrough?
- If a riolu with prankster used roar, would it have +1 priority, or -5?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Riolu |
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Japanese | リオル (Riolu) |
German | Riolu |
French | Riolu |
Name origin
- orichalcum
- an ancient, mythical metal (‘Riolu’ is the Japanese syllables switched around)