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.
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Stat spread.
Total of 285. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Riolu first appeared on February 7, 2020, during Sinnoh Celebration 2020.
- Riolu
- Lucario by encounter; Mega Lucario
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.
Through the generations.
Riolu as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Riolu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Riolu vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 73 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Riolu | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 40 | 78 | -38 |
| Attack | 70 | 104 | -34 |
| Defense | 40 | 76 | -36 |
| Special Attack | 35 | 64 | -29 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 70 | -30 |
| Speed | 60 | 75 | -15 |
| Total | 285 | 467 | -182 |
Riolu appears in 27 games.
Every mainline release where Riolu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Riolu.
Every main-series game Riolu is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area Two, Area Four
- WildNorth Province: Area One
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildVert District: Vert Sector 8
- WildBleu District: Bleu Sector 5
- WildMagenta District: Magenta Sector 9
- WildRouge District: Rouge Sector 4
- In-game tradeTrade with Bond at Académie Étoile during Side Mission 024
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Fighting-type & Steel-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- SwordObtainable
- WildGiant's Cap
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildRoaring-Sea Caves (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildGiant's Cap
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
- WildRoaring-Sea Caves (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- GiftHatch Egg received from Riley in Iron Island
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls, Snowfall Hot Spring, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Grove
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Grove (day)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 22
- WildFriend Safari (Fighting) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildChallenger's Cave
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildFloccesy Ranch
- Transferfrom Dream Radar
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- GiftHatch Egg received from Riley in Iron Island
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass in Meadow with 42 Peak points and 28 Forest points)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Riolu appears in 38 episodes.
From DP071 (2008-03-20) through JN127 (2022-09-30).
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Riolu has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Riolu sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Riolu in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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