Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Riolu is weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves.
Riolu's Fighting moves are super effective against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel types. Fighting moves have no effect on Ghost types.
Pokédex entry
11 versionsThough infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.
Riolu in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- リオルrioru
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 利欧路lì ōu lù
- KoreanKorean
- 리오르rioreu
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 利歐路lì ōu lù
- FrenchFrench
- Riolu
- GermanGerman
- Riolu
- SpanishSpanish
- Riolu
- ItalianItalian
- Riolu
- EnglishEnglish
- Riolu
Where to find Riolu
13 gamesLegends: Z-A
- Rouge Sector 4 In the overworld Lv. 15-18
- Vert Sector 8 In the overworld Lv. 15-17
- Bleu Sector 5 In the overworld Lv. 16-18
- Magenta Sector 9 In the overworld Lv. 17-19
- Rouge Sector 4 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 25-28
- Vert Sector 8 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 25-27
- Bleu Sector 5 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 26-28
- Magenta Sector 9 Alpha Pokémon Lv. 27-29
- Hyperspace Lumiose In the overworld Lv. 34-52
- Hyperspace Lumiose Alpha Pokémon Lv. 43-61
Scarlet · Violet
- Kitakami Road In the overworld Lv. 9-57 Morning Day Evening
- Mossfell Confluence In the overworld Lv. 13-60 Morning Day Evening
- Reveler’s Road In the overworld Lv. 13-60 Morning Day Evening
- Oni Mountain In the overworld Lv. 14-68 Morning Day Evening
- Oni’s Maw In the overworld Lv. 14-61 Morning Day Evening
- South Province (Area Four) In the overworld Lv. 16-23
- South Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 16-20
- West Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 16-20
- Wistful Fields In the overworld Lv. 18-72 Morning Day Evening
- Paradise Barrens In the overworld Lv. 19-65 Morning Day Evening
- Fellhorn Gorge In the overworld Lv. 27-72 Morning Day Evening
- Kitakami Wilds In the overworld Lv. 30-72 Morning Day Evening
- North Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 46-53
- North Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 49-53
- North Paldean Sea In the overworld Lv. 50
- Timeless Woods In the overworld Lv. 50-74 Morning Day Evening
- South Province (Area Four) Fixed encounter Lv. 16
- Fellhorn Gorge Fixed encounter Lv. 33-71
- North Province (Area One) Fixed encounter Lv. 52
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 35
Legends: Arceus
- Alabaster Icelands: Arena’s Approach In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Hibernal Cave In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Ice Column Chamber In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Icepeak Arena In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Snowfall Hot Spring In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Whiteout Valley In the overworld Lv. 47-50
- Alabaster Icelands: Hibernal Cave Mass outbreak Lv. 54-56
- Alabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls Mass outbreak Lv. 54-56
- Alabaster Icelands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
- Cobalt Coastlands Mass outbreak Lv. 60-77
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Riley Gift Lv. 1
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Roaring-Sea Caves In the overworld Lv. 60-65
- Giant's Cap In the overworld Lv. 28-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Dusty Bowl Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Giant's Seat Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Hammerlocke Hills Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- North Lake Miloch Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Rolling Fields Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20
- Stony Wilderness Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-20 Sword
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Poni Grove Grass or cave Lv. 52-55 10%
X · Y
- Friend Safari Grass or cave Lv. 30 33%
- Route 22 Grass or cave Lv. 6-26 5%
Black 2 · White 2
- Floccesy Ranch Grass or cave Lv. 5-7 5%
Black · White
- Challenger's Cave Grass or cave Lv. 49-50 10%
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 45-46 10% Morning Night Special condition
Diamond · Pearl
- Iron Island Gift Lv. 1 Later in the story
Moves Riolu learns
60 movesLevel up · 16
TM · 43
TM001Take Down⚔TM004Agility◆TM007Protect◆TM012Low Kick⚔TM020Trailblaze⚔TM025Facade⚔TM027Aerial Ace⚔TM028Bulldoze⚔TM031Metal Claw⚔TM032Swift✦TM036Rock Tomb⚔TM039Low Sweep⚔TM043Fling⚔TM047Endure◆TM049Sunny Day◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM055Dig⚔TM058Brick Break⚔TM059Zen Headbutt⚔TM061Shadow Claw⚔TM064Bulk Up◆TM068Thunder Punch⚔TM069Ice Punch⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM073Drain Punch⚔TM083Poison Jab⚔TM085Rest◆TM086Rock Slide⚔TM088Swords Dance◆TM103Substitute◆TM108Crunch⚔TM130Helping Hand◆TM134Reversal⚔TM140Nasty Plot◆TM149Earthquake⚔TM158Focus Blast✦TM167Close Combat⚔TM171Tera Blast✦TM184Vacuum Wave✦TM192Focus Punch⚔TM203Psych Up◆TM213Coaching◆TM229Upper Hand⚔