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Riolu

#447 in the Black and White Pokédex • Emanation Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Undiscovered

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

75

Base Experience

57
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Riolu

Riolu

#447

High friendship, day

Lucario

Lucario

#448

Pokémon 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%

-

Pokémon 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%

-

Garchomp

Lucario

Riolu normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Riolu sprite

Shiny

Riolu

Emanation Pokémon

#447
Fighting

Height

0.7 m

Weight

20.2 kg

Base XP

57

Abilities

SteadfastInner FocusPrankster

HP

40

Attack

70

Defense

40

Sp. Atk

35

Sp. Def

40

Speed

60

Total

285

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FlyingPsychic

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

BugRockDark
Class
Description
StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

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

StartForesightNormalStatus--40

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

StartEndureNormalStatus--10

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

6CounterFightingPhysical-10020

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

11Force PalmFightingPhysical6010010

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

15FeintNormalPhysical3010010

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

19ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

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

24ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

29CopycatNormalStatus--20

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

47Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

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

55Final GambitFightingSpecial-1005

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

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

Blaze KickFirePhysical859010

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

Bullet PunchSteelPhysical4010030

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

Circle ThrowFightingPhysical609010

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

Cross ChopFightingPhysical100805

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

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

DetectFightingStatus--5

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

Follow MeNormalStatus--20

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

High Jump KickFightingPhysical1309010

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

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

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

Mind ReaderNormalStatus--5

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

Sky UppercutFightingPhysical859015

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

Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial4010030

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

Class
Description
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

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

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM47Low SweepFightingPhysical6010020

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

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

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM83Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

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

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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B/W / Pokédex

Riolu

Riolu

#447 in the Black and White Pokédex • Emanation Pokémon

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.

Pokédexes

-

Egg Group

Undiscovered

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

1 Atk

Gender Ratio

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Capture Rate

75

Base Experience

57
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Riolu

Riolu

#447

High friendship, day

Lucario

Lucario

#448

Pokémon 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%

-

Pokémon 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%

-

Garchomp

Lucario

Riolu normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Riolu sprite

Shiny

Riolu

Emanation Pokémon

#447
Fighting

Height

0.7 m

Weight

20.2 kg

Base XP

57

Abilities

SteadfastInner FocusPrankster

HP

40

Attack

70

Defense

40

Sp. Atk

35

Sp. Def

40

Speed

60

Total

285

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FlyingPsychic

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

BugRockDark
Class
Description
StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

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

StartForesightNormalStatus--40

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

StartEndureNormalStatus--10

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

6CounterFightingPhysical-10020

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

11Force PalmFightingPhysical6010010

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

15FeintNormalPhysical3010010

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

19ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

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

24ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

29CopycatNormalStatus--20

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

47Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

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

55Final GambitFightingSpecial-1005

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

Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

Blaze KickFirePhysical859010

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

Bullet PunchSteelPhysical4010030

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

Circle ThrowFightingPhysical609010

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

Cross ChopFightingPhysical100805

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

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

DetectFightingStatus--5

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

Follow MeNormalStatus--20

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

High Jump KickFightingPhysical1309010

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

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

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

Mind ReaderNormalStatus--5

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

Sky UppercutFightingPhysical859015

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

Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial4010030

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

Class
Description
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

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

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

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

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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

TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

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

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

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

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

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

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM47Low SweepFightingPhysical6010020

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

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

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

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

TM67RetaliateNormalPhysical701005

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM83Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

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

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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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.