Riolu

#0447 in the National Pokédex • Emanation Pokémon

Riolu

#0447 in the National Pokédex • Emanation Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

190

284

Attack

130

262

Defense

196

Sp. Atk

185

Sp. Def

196

Speed

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.

Munchlax

Lucario

Normal

Shiny

Riolu

Emanation Pokémon

#0447

Fighting

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

20.2 kg (44.5 lbs)

Abilities

Steadfast Inner Focus PranksterHidden

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Riolu takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Flying

2×

Psychic

2×

Fairy

2×

Resists

Bug

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Riolu #0447	Level up during the day with high friendship	Lucario #0448
Lucario #0448	Mega Evolution	Mega Lucario #0448
Lucario #0448	Mega Evolution	Mega Lucario Z #0448

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100	30	Lets the user get in the first hit.
Start	Foresight	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Negates accuracy reduction moves.
Start	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Always leaves at least 1HP.
6	Counter	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	Returns a physical blow double.
8	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95	35	An attack that may up user's ATTACK.
11	Force Palm	Fighting	Physical	60	100	10	The foe is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target paralyzed.
15	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100	10	An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
19	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
24	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85	40	Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.
29	Copycat	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.
32	Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	-	-	15	The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves. If used in succession, its chance of failing rises.
47	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	-	-	20	The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk.
55	Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	-	100	5	The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user’s HP.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
Roar	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Scares wild foes to end battle.
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75	15	An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100	20	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100	10	If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100	20	The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe.
Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100	10	An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100	15	The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100	20	The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100	5	The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-	30	The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100	20	Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85	20	A powerful punch thrown very hard.
Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75	5	A powerful kicking attack.
Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100	10	An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85	20	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	-	20	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100	10
Trailblaze	Grass	Physical	50	100	20

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Agility	Psychic	Status	-	-	30	Sharply increases the user's SPEED.
Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may cause flinching.
Blaze Kick	Fire	Physical	85	90	10	A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn.
Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100	30	The user strikes with a tough punch as fast as a bullet. This move always goes first.
Circle Throw	Fighting	Physical	60	90	10	The user throws the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80	5	Has a high criti cal hit ratio.
Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100	15	An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.
Detect	Fighting	Status	-	-	5	Evades attack that turn. It may fail.
Follow Me	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Draws attention to make foes attack only the user.
High Jump Kick	Fighting	Physical	130	90	10	May miss and hurt the user.
Howl	Normal	Status	-	-	40	Howls to raise the spirit and boosts ATTACK.
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-	15	Hardens the body’s surface to sharply raise DEFENSE.
Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that may cause flinching.
Meteor Mash	Steel	Physical	90	90	10	Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise ATTACK.
Mind Reader	Normal	Status	-	-	5	Ensures the next attack will hit.
Sky Uppercut	Fighting	Physical	85	90	15	An uppercut thrown as if leaping into the sky.
Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100	30	The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first.