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Riolu in Pokémon Black & White

#447 in the National Pokédex • Emanation Pokémon

Riolu in the National Pokédex
Riolu sprite

Normal

Shiny Riolu sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

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 details

Type

Fighting

Category

Emanation Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

20.2 kg (44.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0447

Riolu in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

40

190

284

Attack

70

130

262

Defense

40

76

196

Sp. Atk

35

67

185

Sp. Def

40

76

196

Speed

60

112

240

Total

285

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Riolu, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
57

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
25

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Riolu

Riolu

#447

Level up with friendship 220 or higher during the day.

Lucario

Lucario

#448

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave491%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave505%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave491%

-

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Rugged Mountain transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Rugged Mountain catalog; Prankster ability; required 10,000 Dream Points after area access

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave491%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave505%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave504%

-

Challenger's Cave

Challengers Cave (B2F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave491%

-

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Rugged Mountain transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Rugged Mountain catalog; Prankster ability; required 10,000 Dream Points after area access

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartQuick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Normal4010030
StartForesight

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit.

Normal--40
StartEndure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
6Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020
11Force Palm

The target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Fighting6010010
15Feint

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010
19Reversal

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fighting-10015
24Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
29Copycat

The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.

Normal--20
47Nasty Plot

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.

Dark--20
55Final Gambit

The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP.

Fighting-1005

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM05Roar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM08Bulk Up

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting--20
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM47Low Sweep

The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.

Fighting6010020
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM66Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM83Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
Bite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
Blaze Kick

The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire859010
Bullet Punch

The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

Steel4010030
Circle Throw

The user throws the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Fighting609010
Cross Chop

The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.

Fighting100805
Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
Detect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Fighting--5
Follow Me

The user draws attention to itself, making all targets take aim only at the user.

Normal--20
Hi Jump Kick

The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.

Fighting1309010
Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15
Low Kick

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets.

Fighting-10020
Mind Reader

The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Normal--5
Sky Uppercut

The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force.

Fighting859015
Vacuum Wave

The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.

Fighting4010030

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Drain Punch

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Fighting7510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dual Chop

The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.

Dragon409015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

Historical Dream World: Rugged Mountain

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug209520

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.

Normal--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ice Punch

The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen.

Ice7510015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Magnet Rise

The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.

Electric--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Role Play

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.

Psychic--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Steadfast

Ability Slot 1

Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Inner Focus

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon is protected from flinching.

Prevents flinching.

Prankster(Hidden Ability)

Gives priority to a status move.

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

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