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No. 0447 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Riolu

The Emanation Pokémon

TL;DR. Riolu is a pure fighting-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 285. The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.

Fighting

The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.

Height0.7 m

Weight20.2 kg

AbilitiesSteadfast, Inner Focus

HiddenPrankster

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 285. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 70

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 35

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 60

Total285

285 base stat total, the 907th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 70th among Fighting-types.

70 base Attack, Riolu's strongest stat, ranking 67th of 73 Fighting-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Riolu in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Riolu reaches 993 CP at level 40 and 1,136 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack127

GO Defense78

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)993

Max CP (L50)1,123

Best buddy (L51)1,136

Raid catch CP 522–567 (L20). Weather boosted 653–709 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Riolu.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Riolu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Riolu?

Riolu is a pure Fighting-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Riolu weak to?

Riolu takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Riolu resistant to?

Riolu resists Bug, Rock, Dark. It has no full immunities.

How does Riolu evolve?

Riolu evolves into Lucario (Friendship (level up at day)).

What generation is Riolu from?

Riolu was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0447.

What are Riolu's base stats?

Riolu has HP 40, Attack 70, Defense 40, Special Attack 35, Special Defense 40, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 285.

What are Riolu's abilities?

Riolu can have the abilities Steadfast, Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Prankster.

Is Riolu legendary or mythical?

No. Riolu is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Riolu's best stat?

Riolu's highest base stat is Attack at 70, which ranks 67th of 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.

Is Riolu good?

Riolu has a base stat total of 285, the 907th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 70th among Fighting-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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