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Riolu (リオル Riolu)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#447
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Lucario
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:	$ree-OH-loo$
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Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	40	Species:	Emanation Pokémon
Attack:	70	Type(s):	Fighting
Defense:	40	Height:	2'04"
Special Atk:	35	Weight:	44.5 lbs.
Special Def:	40	Abilities:	Steadfast Inner Focus Prankster (Dream World)
Speed:	60	Pokédex Color:	Blue
Stat Total:	285	Gender:	12.5% ♀/ 87.5% ♂
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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.

BiologyEdit

AppearanceEdit

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 AbilitiesEdit

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.

AppearancesEdit

In the AnimeEdit

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 MangaEdit

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.

EvolutionEdit

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

Game InfoEdit

Game LocationsEdit

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Riolu Locations
Diamond/ Pearl	Egg on Iron Island	One
Platinum	Egg on Iron Island	One
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Safari Zone	Rare
Black/White	Challenger's Cave	Rare
Black 2/White 2	Floccesy Ranch	Rare

Pokédex EntriesEdit

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Riolu did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Riolu did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Riolu did not appear during the Generation III games.
Diamond
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Pearl
Its body is small, 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
It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
White 2
It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.

Battle SpritesEdit

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




Black	White				Back

OriginsEdit

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

TriviaEdit

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.
Although it is only obtainable in the Challenger's Cave in the Black and White games, Riolu is obtainable in the wild in Pokemon Black 2 and Pokemon White 2 before the National Pokédex. Its Unova Pokédex number is #33, while Lucario is #34.

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