Riolu (Japanese: リオル Rioru) is a Fighting-type Baby Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
Biology
Physiology
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.
Natural abilities
Riolu charging its Aura Sphere in the anime.
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. There is at least one exception to this rule, however.
Evolution
Riolu evolves into Lucario when you level it up during the day with high friendship.
Game Info
Game Locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| Diamond and Pearl | Egg on Iron Island | One |
| Platinum | Egg on Iron Island | One |
| HeartGold and SoulSilver | Safari Zone | Rare |
| Black and White | Challenger's Cave | Rare |
| Black 2 and White 2 | Floccesy Ranch | Rare |
| X and Y | Route 22 | Rare |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
Pokédex Entries
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Stats
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Learnset
Leveling
| LevelingGeneration IX | |||||||||
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| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| 1 | Foresight | - | -% | 40 |  Normal
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Status | |||
| 1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100% | 30 | Normal
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Physical | |||
| 1 | Endure | - | -% | 10 | Normal
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Status | |||
| 6 | Counter | - | 100% | 20 |  Fighting
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Physical | |||
| 11 | Feint | 30 | 100% | 10 | Normal
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Physical | |||
| 15 | Force Palm | 60 | 100% | 10 | Fighting
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Physical | |||
| 19 | Copycat | - | -% | 20 | Normal
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Status | |||
| 24 | Screech | - | 85% | 40 | Normal
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Status | |||
| 29 | Reversal | - | 100% | 15 | Fighting
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Physical | |||
| 47 | Nasty Plot | - | -% | 20 |  Dark
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Status | |||
| 50 | Final Gambit | - | 100% | 5 | Fighting
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Special | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Sprites
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Appearances
Anime
Ash and Riolu
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.
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.
Trivia
- Riolu is the only pure Fighting-type Pokémon whose evolved form is not a pure Fighting-type, but 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 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Series where Pokémon have both of their abilities, Inner Focus prevents Steadfast from ever activating.
- Riolu is the only Fighting Pokémon playable in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky.
- The Riolu in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! is said to have an identical Aura with Ash. In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (hyperlink needed here), Lucario says that Ash's Aura is the same as Sir Aaron's. Therefore, The Riolu has the same Aura as Sir Aaron.
- Although both Riolu and Lucario were released in the same generation, Riolu is counted as a Baby Pokémon.
Origins
Riolu's name is simply based on Lucario's name, switching "Rio" with "Lu" and leaving out "Ca".
Gallery
See also
- Pokémon.com Pokédex
- Legendary Pokémon data
- The Pokémon Database
- Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
- Psypokes Psydex data
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