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Riolu(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fighting type baby Pokémon that made its first appearance in the Fourth generation games Diamond and Pearl.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Riolu is a small, blue, canine Pokémon. It has a black torso and legs, a blue tail, and a yellow collar. It has rounded bumps on the backs of its forepaws. It has a black "mask" and red eyes. It stands on its toes instead of its entire foot. It is sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura; however, it 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. It has developed two black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Riolu reads or manipulates aura. It has even been seen that Riolu can sense and react to Aura before they even hatch. The aura emitting from Riolu's body grows even stronger when it is frightened or sad.

Like most Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance. It is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time. It is a playful, energetic, and loyal Pokémon. Riolu will read the minds of humans to assure whether or not they are pure of heart.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Riolu was hatched from an egg, being a gift from Riley after the player explores Iron Island.

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Riolu appears as a random trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Trophy descriptions[]

"An Emanation Pokémon. It constantly emits Aura energy. When it's frightened or sad, this energy grows stronger and informs its companions of its situation. It's known for its very flexible yet surpassingly powerful body. Thanks to its strength, it can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in a single night. When it levels up, it evolves into Lucario."

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god Anubis, who has the head of an African golden wolf. It may also be based on a raccoon or tanuki, due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Pokémon Pearl Its body is little yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.
Pokémon Platinum It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
Pokémon HeartGold They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
Pokémon SoulSilver They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
Pokémon White It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
Pokémon Black 2 It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
Pokémon White 2 It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
Pokémon Y The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Pokémon Omega Ruby It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.
Pokémon 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword It's exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Pokémon Shining Pearl Its body is little yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 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.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
Pokémon Violet It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions, such as joy and rage, in the form of waves.


Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Hatch the Egg from Riley
Pokémon Pearl
Hatch the Egg from Riley
Pokémon Platinum
Hatch the Egg from Riley
Pokémon HeartGold
Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Challenger's Cave
Pokémon White
Challenger's Cave
Pokémon Black 2
Floccesy Ranch
Pokémon White 2
Floccesy Ranch
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 22, Friend Safari (Fighting)
Pokémon Y
Route 22, Friend Safari (Fighting)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Poni Grove
Pokémon Moon
Poni Grove
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Hatch the Egg from Riley
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Hatch the Egg from Riley

Evolution[]

Riolu
Happiness (daytime).
Lucario
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Base Stats[]

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

Moveset[]

Main article: Riolu/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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X Y
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Sword Shield
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Trivia[]

  • Riolu is the only baby Pokémon that evolves into a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution.
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