447: Riolu

Essentials

Riolu

Abilities

Steadfast: Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Inner Focus: Prevents flinching.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 447
Original Sinnoh: 115
Extended Sinnoh: 115

Names

Japanese: リオル (rioru)
Official Roomaji: Riolu
Korean: 리오르
Chinese: 利歐路
French: Riolu
German: Riolu

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

No Eggs

Steps to hatch

6400

Compatibility

Riolu cannot breed.

Training

Base EXP

1028 EXP at level

Effort points

1 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

nothing

Evolution

Compare these Pokémon

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
Riolu	Lucario Level up, during the day, with at least 220 happiness

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	40	11.9	253	284
Attack	70	47.2	208	239
Defense	40	13.4	148	179
Special Attack	35	10.9	138	169
Special Defense	40	12.5	148	179
Speed	60	44.5	188	219
Total	285	12.4

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
: Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.
: It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
: They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Emanation
Color: blue
Cry: download mp3
Pawprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

2'3.6"
0.7 m

Weight

202

44.5 lb
20.2 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Fighting moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Riolu's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	Foresight			40	0	100%		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
—	—	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
6	6	Counter			20	1	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
11	11	Force Palm			10	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
15	15	Feint			10	50	100%	2	Only works if the target uses Protect or Detect on this turn.
19	19	Reversal			15	1	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
24	24	Screech			40	0	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two levels.
29	29	Copycat			20	0	0%		Uses the target's last used move.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
		Agility			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Speed by two levels.
		Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Blaze Kick			10	85	90%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to burn the target.
		Bullet Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Cross Chop			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
		Detect			5	0	100%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
		Follow Me			20	0	100%	3	Redirects the target's single-target effects to the user for this turn.
		Hi Jump Kick			20	100	90%		If the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.
		Iron Defense			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by two levels.
		Low Kick			20	1	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
		Mind Reader			40	0	100%		Ensures that the user's next move will hit the target.
		Sky Uppercut			15	85	90%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Bounce and Fly users.
		Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
		Fury Cutter			20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
		Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Helping Hand			20	0	100%	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
		Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
		Iron Defense			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by two levels.
		Low Kick			20	1	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
		Magic Coat			15	0	100%	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
		Magnet Rise			10	0	0%		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
		Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
		Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
		ThunderPunch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
		Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
01	01	Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
05	05	Roar			20	0	100%	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08	Bulk Up			20	0	100%		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one level.
10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	Attract			15	0	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
56	56	Fling			10	1	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
60	60	Drain Punch			5	60	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
75	75	Swords Dance			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two levels.
78	78	Captivate			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two levels if it's the opposite gender.
80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
90	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.