Quick Answers
Riolu is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, known as the Emanation Pokémon.
What type is Riolu?
Riolu is a Fighting-type Pokémon.
What is Riolu weak to?
Riolu is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy-type attacks.
What does Riolu resist?
Riolu resists Bug, Rock, and Dark-type attacks.
What are Riolu's base stats?
Riolu has a base stat total of 285. Its highest base stat is Attack at 70. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Riolu have?
Riolu can have Steadfast and Inner Focus as standard abilities, plus Prankster as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Riolu evolve?
Riolu evolves into Lucario when leveled up with high friendship at day.
Where can you find Riolu?
Riolu can be encountered in the wild in 19 games, including Pokémon Diamond, Pokémon Pearl, Pokémon Platinum, and Pokémon HeartGold. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Riolu learn?
Riolu can learn 97 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Riolu's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. fighting typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 97 total
Level-Up
13 movesTM / HM
65 movesEgg Moves
12 movesMove Tutor
7 movesWhere to find· 22 games
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Diamond?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Iron Island B2f Left in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Iron Island B2f Left
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Iron Island B2f Left in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Iron Island B2f Left
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Iron Island B2f Left in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Iron Island B2f Left
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon HeartGold?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Johto Safari Zone Meadow in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Johto Safari Zone Meadow
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon SoulSilver?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Johto Safari Zone Meadow in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Johto Safari Zone Meadow
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Black?
2 spotsRiolu can be found in Challengers Cave B1f and Challengers Cave B2f in Pokémon Black.
- •Challengers Cave B1f
- •Challengers Cave B2f
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon White?
2 spotsRiolu can be found in Challengers Cave B1f and Challengers Cave B2f in Pokémon White.
- •Challengers Cave B1f
- •Challengers Cave B2f
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Black 2?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Floccesy Ranch Inner in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Floccesy Ranch Inner
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon White 2?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Floccesy Ranch Inner in Pokémon White 2.
- •Floccesy Ranch Inner
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon X?
2 spotsRiolu can be found in Friend Safari Fighting and Kalos Route 22 in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Fighting
- •Kalos Route 22
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Y?
2 spotsRiolu can be found in Friend Safari Fighting and Kalos Route 22 in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Fighting
- •Kalos Route 22
Riolu in Pokémon Omega Ruby
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Riolu in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Sun?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Poni Grove in Pokémon Sun.
- •Poni Grove
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Moon?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Poni Grove in Pokémon Moon.
- •Poni Grove
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Poni Grove in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Poni Grove
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Poni Grove in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Poni Grove
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Sword?
11 spotsRiolu can be found in Dusty Bowl Max Den A, Giants Cap Area 2, Giants Cap Area 3, Giants Cap Main, Giants Seat Max Den C, and Giants Seat Max Den E, and 5 other locations in Pokémon Sword.
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den A
- •Giants Cap Area 2
- •Giants Cap Area 3
- •Giants Cap Main
- •Giants Seat Max Den C
- •Giants Seat Max Den E
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den B
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den A
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Max Den C
- •Stony Wilderness Max Den E
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon Shield?
10 spotsRiolu can be found in Dusty Bowl Max Den A, Giants Cap Area 2, Giants Cap Area 3, Giants Cap Main, Giants Seat Max Den C, and Giants Seat Max Den E, and 4 other locations in Pokémon Shield.
- •Dusty Bowl Max Den A
- •Giants Cap Area 2
- •Giants Cap Area 3
- •Giants Cap Main
- •Giants Seat Max Den C
- •Giants Seat Max Den E
- •Hammerlocke Hills Max Den B
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den A
- •North Lake Miloch Max Den B
- •Rolling Fields Max Den C
Riolu in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Roaring Sea Caves in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Shield.
- •Roaring Sea Caves
Where can you find Riolu in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword?
1 spotRiolu can be found in Roaring Sea Caves in Pokémon The Crown Tundra Sword.
- •Roaring Sea Caves