Riolu

← Munchlax | Riolu | Lucario →

Fighting

Riolu

(リオル Riolu)

Emanation Pokémon Pokémon

Pokédex

National

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447

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Sinnoh
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Unova
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Kalos
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Alola
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Ability

Gender

Steadfast
Inner Focus
Prankster (Dream World)

12.5% ♀/ 87.5% ♂

Pokédex color

Egg groups

Blue

Unknown

Weight

Height

44.5 lbs.

???

2'04"

???

Body style

Footprint

Cry

Azurilland Pokédex

Generation IV

Generation V

Stats
HP	Attack	Defense
40	70	40
Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
35	40	60
Total
285

[[Category:Blue Pokémon]]

Riolu (Japanese: リオル Riolu) is a Fighting-type Pokémon. It is believed that Riolu came after Lucario, due to the fact that Lucario first premiered in the Hoenn series anime movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Riolu can be as loyal as an Arcanine and can be pretty hostile to strangers but warms up to people pretty fast.

Biology[]

Appearance[]

Riolu is a black and blue, dog-like Pokémon nearing two and a half feet. Its appearance is similar to its evolved form Lucario, though there are some differences. Its legs and torso are colored black while its head, lower body and tail are blue. Riolu have large, rounded bumps on the backs of its forepaws, placed in a similar fashion to Lucario's spikes. Riolu also have a black "mask" with two black appendages on either side, and red eyes.

Special Abilities[]

Riolu are sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura as Lucario is. Riolu's evolved form, Lucario, can use these waves for attacks, tracking, or to predict future moves. However, Riolu does not have the full potential of these powers, using them as described in ripples rather than waves. Moves such as Aura Sphere or Detect can not be learned by Riolu due to its inability to fully use the power of aura.

Appearances[]

In the Anime[]

In the anime, Riolu has made an appearance during Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One and Two, 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 Kellyn's help. This Riolu developed a strong bond with Ash.

In the Manga[]

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Maylene has a Riolu. It is seen using Drain Punch against Pearl's Monferno, who Platinum borrowed in order to fight her. Then, when Diamond's is traveling alone, he is given an egg by Riley, which eventually hatched into a Riolu. 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.

Evolution[]

Riolu evolves into Lucario when you level it up at day with high Happiness

Game Info[]

Game Locations[]

Version(s)	Location
Diamond/ Pearl	Egg on Iron Island
Platinum	Egg on Iron Island
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Safari Zone
Black/White	Challenger's Cave

Pokédex Entries[]

Generations I - III
Riolu did not appear during the Generation I - III games.
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
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
HeartGold
They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
SoulSilver
They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
Black
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the forms of waves.
White
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the forms of waves.
Black 2
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White 2
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Y
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Omega Ruby
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Alpha Sapphire
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Battle Sprites[]

I	Red	Blue	Yellow			Red (JP)	Green (JP)	Back
I	Riolu did not appear in Generation I
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
II	Riolu did not appear in Generation II
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald			FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
III	Riolu did not appear in Generation III
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back


V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2	Back
	File:Riolu V.gif				File:Riolu V Back.gif
	File:Shiny Riolu V.gif				File:Shiny Riolu V Back.gif
VI	X	Y	OR	AS	Back
	File:Riolu VI.gif				File:Riolu VI Back.gif
	File:Shiny Riolu VI.gif				File:Shiny Riolu VI Back.gif

Origins[]

Riolu's name is simply based off of Lucario's name, switching "Rio" with "Lu" and leaving out "Ca".

Trivia[]

Riolu is the only pure Fighting-type Pokémon whose evolved form is not a pure Fighting-type, instead, a fighting and steel.
Both of Riolu's abilities have something to do with flinching. Steadfast increases Riolu's speed when it flinches while Inner Focus prevents it from flinching.
- This means, that in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Series where Pokémon have both of their abilities, Inner Focus prevents Steadfast from ever activating.
Riolu is the only Fighting Pokémon starter playable on Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.
Riolu is the only baby Pokémon that was created in the same generation that all of its Evolutions were. However, Tyrogue was made in the same generation as 1 of its evol utions.
Although it is only obtainable in the Challenger's Cave in the Black and White games, Riolu is obtainable in the wild in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 before the National Pokédex. Its Unova Pokédex number is #33, while Lucario is #34.

References[]