Riolu Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Riolu
Emanation Pokémon
It’s exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.
Riolu Pokédex brings together the essential information for Riolu, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Riolu is National Pokédex #447 and was introduced in Generation IV. It is a Fighting-type Pokémon.
This Riolu Pokédex covers Riolu across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. It’s exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.
Riolu at a glance
- Type
- FIGHTING
- Weak to
- PSYCHIC2×FAIRY2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 70
- Abilities
- Steadfast, Inner ♀ocus, Prankster (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Lucario — 160 happiness · Day
Riolu Pokédex overview
Riolu has the Fighting typing, it belongs to Generation IV, its Pokédex classification is the Emanation Pokémon. It’s exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Riolu Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Riolu quick facts
- Height
- 0.7 m
- Weight
- 20.2 kg
- Generation
- Generation IV
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 75
- Base happiness
- 70
Riolu Pokédex type and weaknesses
Riolu is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy. It resists Bug, Rock and Dark. These matchups come from Riolu's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Riolu and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Riolu type effectiveness
Damage taken when Riolu is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Fighting typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Riolu Pokédex stats
Riolu has a base stat total of 285, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 70. In the Riolu Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Riolu is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Riolu Pokédex abilities
Riolu can have Steadfast, Inner ♀ocus and Prankster as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Riolu functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Riolu abilities
Steadfast
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Inner ♀ocus
Prevents flinching.
Prankster Hidden
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.
Riolu Pokédex evolution
No additional evolution information is shown for Riolu. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Riolu evolution family
Riolu evolution requirements
Evolves into
Lucario
160 happiness · Day
Riolu Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Riolu has 1 form shown on this Riolu Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Riolu Pokédex game appearances
Riolu appears in 15 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Heartgold, Moon and Pearl. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Riolu appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Riolu game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Riolu?
The locations below show where Riolu can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Riolu encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Challengers Cave B1f | Walk | 49 | 1% | — |
| Black | Challengers Cave B1f | Walk | 50 | 4% | — |
| Black | Challengers Cave B2f | Walk | 49 | 1% | — |
| Black | Challengers Cave B2f | Walk | 50 | 5% | — |
| Black 2 | Floccesy Ranch Inner | Walk | 5 | 4% | — |
| Black 2 | Floccesy Ranch Inner | Walk | 7 | 1% | — |
| Diamond | Iron Island B2f Left | Gift Egg | 1 | 100% | Story Progress Beat Team Galactic Iron Island |
| Heartgold | Johto Safari Zone ♂eadow | Walk | 45 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 42, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 28 |
| Heartgold | Johto Safari Zone ♂eadow | Walk | 45 | 10% | Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 42, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 28 |
| Heartgold | Johto Safari Zone ♂eadow | Walk | 46 | 10% | Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 42, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 28 |
| Moon | Poni Grove Area | Walk | 52–55 | 10% | — |
| Pearl | Iron Island B2f Left | Gift Egg | 1 | 100% | Story Progress Beat Team Galactic Iron Island |
| Platinum | Iron Island B2f Left | Gift Egg | 1 | 100% | Story Progress Beat Team Galactic Iron Island |
| Soulsilver | Johto Safari Zone ♂eadow | Walk | 45 | 10% | Time ♂orning, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 42, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 28 |
| Soulsilver | Johto Safari Zone ♂eadow | Walk | 45 | 10% | Time Night, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 42, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 28 |
| Soulsilver | Johto Safari Zone ♂eadow | Walk | 46 | 10% | Time Day, Johto Safari Blocks Peak ♂in 42, Johto Safari Blocks ♀orest ♂in 28 |
| Sun | Poni Grove Area | Walk | 52–55 | 10% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Poni Grove Area | Walk | 52–55 | 10% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Poni Grove Area | Walk | 52–55 | 10% | — |
| White | Challengers Cave B1f | Walk | 49 | 1% | — |
| White | Challengers Cave B1f | Walk | 50 | 4% | — |
| White | Challengers Cave B2f | Walk | 49 | 1% | — |
| White | Challengers Cave B2f | Walk | 50 | 5% | — |
| White 2 | Floccesy Ranch Inner | Walk | 5 | 4% | — |
| White 2 | Floccesy Ranch Inner | Walk | 7 | 1% | — |
| X | Friend Safari ♀ighting | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 3 |
| X | Kalos Route 22 Area | Walk | 6 | 4% | — |
| X | Kalos Route 22 Area | Walk | 7 | 1% | — |
| X | Kalos Route 22 Area | Yellow ♀lowers | 25 | 4% | — |
| X | Kalos Route 22 Area | Yellow ♀lowers | 26 | 1% | — |
| Y | Friend Safari ♀ighting | Walk | 30 | 33% | Friend Safari Slot 3 |
| Y | Kalos Route 22 Area | Walk | 6 | 4% | — |
| Y | Kalos Route 22 Area | Walk | 7 | 1% | — |
| Y | Kalos Route 22 Area | Yellow ♀lowers | 25 | 4% | — |
| Y | Kalos Route 22 Area | Yellow ♀lowers | 26 | 1% | — |
No encounter records match these filters.
Riolu Pokédex moves
The Riolu Pokédex lists 133 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Riolu move explorer
133 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Level Up |
| 1 | Foresight | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Level Up |
| 1 | Quick Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Level Up |
| 1 | Rock Smash | FIGHTING | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 4 | Feint | NORMAL | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 5 | Bullet Punch | STEEL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Level Up |
| 6 | Counter | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 8 | Metal Claw | STEEL | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | Level Up |
| 9 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 11 | Force Palm | FIGHTING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 15 | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Level Up |
| 16 | Work Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Level Up |
| 19 | Copycat | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 19 | Reversal | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 21 | Aura Sphere | FIGHTING | Special | 80 | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 24 | Nasty Plot | DARK | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 24 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Level Up |
| 24 | Vacuum Wave | FIGHTING | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Level Up |
| 29 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 32 | Quick Guard | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 15 | Level Up |
| 37 | Bulk Up | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 40 | Swords Dance | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 44 | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 47 | Close Combat | FIGHTING | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Level Up |
| 50 | Final Gambit | FIGHTING | Special | — | 100 | 5 | Level Up |
| — | Aerial Ace | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Machine | |
| — | Agility | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Blaze Kick | FIRE | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Brick Break | FIGHTING | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Bulk Up | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Bulldoze | GROUND | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Close Combat | FIGHTING | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Coaching | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Drain Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Fling | DARK | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Focus Blast | FIGHTING | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Focus Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Ice Punch | ICE | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Iron Tail | STEEL | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Low Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Low Sweep | FIGHTING | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Mega Kick | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Mega Punch | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Metal Claw | STEEL | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | Machine |
| — | Nasty Plot | DARK | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Payback | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Poison Jab | POISON | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Power Up Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psych Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Retaliate | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Revenge | FIGHTING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Reversal | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Roar | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rock Slide | ROCK | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rock Smash | FIGHTING | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Rock Tomb | ROCK | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Screech | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Machine |
| — | Secret Power | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Shadow Claw | GHOST | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Strength | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Swords Dance | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Tera Blast | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Thunder Punch | ELECTRIC | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Trailblaze | GRASS | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Upper Hand | FIGHTING | Physical | 65 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Vacuum Wave | FIGHTING | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Machine |
| — | Work Up | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Agility | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 30 | Egg |
| — | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Egg |
| — | Blaze Kick | FIRE | Physical | 85 | 90 | 10 | Egg |
| — | Bullet Punch | STEEL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Egg |
| — | Circle Throw | FIGHTING | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 | Egg |
| — | Cross Chop | FIGHTING | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | Egg |
| — | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Detect | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 5 | Egg |
| — | Follow ♂e | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Egg |
| — | High Jump Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | 130 | 90 | 10 | Egg |
| — | Howl | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 40 | Egg |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Egg |
| — | Low Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Egg |
| — | Meteor ♂ash | STEEL | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 | Egg |
| — | Mind Reader | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 5 | Egg |
| — | Sky Uppercut | FIGHTING | Physical | 85 | 90 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Vacuum Wave | FIGHTING | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Egg |
| — | Coaching | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Drain Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Dual Chop | DRAGON | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Focus Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Fury Cutter | BUG | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Ice Punch | ICE | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Tail | STEEL | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Laser ♀ocus | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Tutor |
| — | Low Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Magnet Rise | ELECTRIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Role Play | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Swift | NORMAL | Special | 60 | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Thunder Punch | ELECTRIC | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Vacuum Wave | FIGHTING | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | Tutor |
| — | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | Tutor |
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Riolu Pokédex entries
The Riolu Pokédex entries below let you compare how Riolu has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Riolu Pokédex entries
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.
It’s tough enough to run right through the night, and it’s also a hard worker, but it’s still just a youngster.
It knows how people and Pokémon feel by looking at their auras. It doesn’t approach dangerous opponents.
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.
It’s exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.
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.
Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.
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