Riolu (Pokémon)
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Riolu (Japanese: リオル Riolu) is a Fighting-type baby Pokémon.
It evolves into Lucario when leveled up with high friendship during the day.
Biology
Physiology
Riolu is a small, blue, dog-like Pokémon. Its legs and torso are colored black. Riolu's tail is blue and it has a yellow collar. There are rounded bumps on the backs of Riolu's forepaws, which could be the beginnings of the spikes on Lucario's forepaws. Riolu has a black "mask" and red eyes. Like Lucario, Riolu stands on its toes instead of its entire foot.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Riolu are sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura. Riolu's evolved form, Lucario, can use these waves to attack, or study these waves to predict the movements of their opponents, and use them to track anyone. However, Riolu 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" as opposed to the "waves" of energy its evolution can sense and guide. Most notably, it cannot learn Aura Sphere naturally, a move that Lucario learns that is often attributed to its aura powers, although through Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, a Level 30 Riolu that knows Aura Sphere can be obtained through a special mission. Riolu does have a remarkably similar movepool to the Hitmons.
Like almost all Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance and is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time.
Behavior
Riolu are playful, energetic, and loyal.
Habitat
Wild Riolu once resided in the Challenger's Cave in Unova, but when the cave entrance collapsed, they moved their habitat to Sangi Ranch. Some have also been imported to Johto's Safari Zone.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
Aura Sphere Riolu
Riolu has made its first appearance during Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One and Two. This Riolu had been trained to use Aura Sphere and was unnaturally strong. It was taken away from the lab by J's henchmen that wanted to exploit it but Ash and his friends returned it to its kingdom, with Kellyn's help. This Riolu developed a strong bond with Ash.
Minor appearances
A Riolu appeared in Meowth's boss fantasy in A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga
- Main article: Hiori's Lucario
In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga, Hiori's Lucario used to be a Riolu during Hiori and Lily's childhoods.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Maylene is seen to own a Riolu, first seen in Volume 32. It is seen using Drain Punch against Pearl's Monferno, who Platinum borrowed in order to fight her. However, in the end, it lost to a well-placed Mach Punch that the girl had perfected by watching slot machines.
In Volume 34, Diamond helps protect an Egg containing Riolu from two Galactic-hired thugs, and after they are defeated, it hatches and is shown to interact with its evolved form.
Riley also has a Riolu which is heavily implied that it is the child of his Lucario.
In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
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.
In the TCG
- Main article: Riolu (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Riolu appears as a trophy.
Trophy Information
"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."
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Riolu will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
- 9@CP 15N4 FH&5
- -0%Y +91@ #PCK
- Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of Crystal Cave.
Stats
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 40
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100 - 147 | 190 - 284 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
35
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36 - 95 | 67 - 185 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
60
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58 - 123 | 112 - 240 | |
Total: 285
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Pokéathlon stats
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
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By TM/HM
By breeding
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Father | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | ||||
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Agility | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 30 | |||||
Bite | Dark | Physical | 60 | 100% | 25 | |||||
Blaze Kick | Fire | Physical | 85 | 90% | 10 | |||||
Bullet Punch | Steel | Physical | 40 | 100% | 30 | |||||
Circle Throw | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 90% | 10 | |||||
Cross Chop | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80% | 5 | |||||
Crunch | Dark | Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 | |||||
Detect | Fighting | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
Follow Me | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | |||||
Hi Jump Kick | Fighting | Physical | 130 | 90% | 10 | |||||
Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | —% | 15 | |||||
Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | |||||
Mind Reader | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | |||||
Sky Uppercut | Fighting | Physical | 85 | 90% | 15 | |||||
Vacuum Wave | Fighting | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 | |||||
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By tutoring
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Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | |||||||
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B | W | B2 | W2 | Drain Punch | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Dual Chop | Dragon | Physical | 40 | 90% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Helping Hand | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | —% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | — | 100% | 20 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Role Play | Psychic | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | ThunderPunch | Electric | Physical | 75 | 100% | 15 | ||||
B | W | B2 | W2 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90% | 15 | ||||
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Side game data
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
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Evolution
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Friendship (daytime) → ← |
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Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Riolu is the only pure Fighting-type Pokémon whose evolution is not, as Lucario is Fighting/Steel.
- Both of Riolu's natural Abilities have something to do with flinching. Steadfast makes Riolu faster when flinching, whilst Inner Focus protects it from it.
- When Riolu became a starter in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky it became the first starter Pokémon to be unable to be recruited or captured in another game of its trio as it can't be found in Explorers of Darkness without using Wonder Mail.
Origin
Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. It may also be based on a racoon due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.
Name origin
Riolu is Lucario with the first and last syllables reversed and the ca omitted.
In other languages
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External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |