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Riolu

Riolu

#279 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Emanation Pokémon

Riolu

#279 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Emanation Pokémon

Stats

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.

Garchomp Mega

Lucario

Riolu normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Riolu sprite

Shiny

Riolu

Emanation Pokémon

#279
Fighting

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

20.2 kg (44.5 lbs)

Abilities

SteadfastInner FocusPrankster(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Flying

Psychic

Fairy

Resists

Bug

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Dark

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Original Alola #279Original Poni #94
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
57

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
25 (6,400 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sun box art

Sun

It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.

Pokémon Moon box art

Moon

It’s tough enough to run right through the night, and it’s also a hard worker, but it’s still just a youngster.

Evolution

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

Riolu

#279

High friendship, day

Lucario

Lucario

#280

Encounters

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

Poni Grove

Walking in tall grass or a cave52-5510%

-

Sun
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Poni Grove

Walking in tall grass or a cave52-5510%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartQuick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

StartForesightNormalStatus--40

Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This 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.

11FeintNormalPhysical3010010

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

15Force PalmFightingPhysical6010010

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

19CopycatNormalStatus--20

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

24ScreechNormalStatus-8540

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

29ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

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

47Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20

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

50Final GambitFightingSpecial-1005

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Class
Description
TM01Work UpNormalStatus--30

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

TM05RoarNormalStatus--20

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

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, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

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

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM47Low SweepFightingPhysical6510020

The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s 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

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM84Poison JabPoisonPhysical8010020

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-8515

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

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

Blaze KickFirePhysical859010

The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. This 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 target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

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. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

DetectFightingStatus--5

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. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

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.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Steadfast

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon’s determination boosts the Speed stat each time the Pokémon flinches.

Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.

Inner Focus

Ability Slot 2

The Pokémon’s intensely focused, and that protects the Pokémon from flinching.

Prevents flinching.

Prankster(Hidden Ability)

Gives priority to a status move.

Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

#240

Garchomp Mega

#280

Lucario

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