riolu

Riolu is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Fighting

Abilities:

• Steadfast: Boosts the Speed stat each time the Pokémon flinches.
• Inner Focus: Protects the Pokémon from flinching.
• Prankster (Hidden Ability): Gives priority to a status move.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, blue, canine-like Pokémon
• Black legs and torso with a small tail
• Yellow collar-like feature around its neck
• Has red eyes and a mask-like pattern on its face
• Ears are long and rounded, resembling those of a dog

Behavior and Habitat:

• Lives in mountainous regions and isolated areas
• Known for its strong sense of justice and loyalty
• Communicates with others using a form of telepathy known as aura
• Forms strong emotional bonds with those it considers friends or trainers

In Battle:

• Known for its agility and physical strength
• Signature moves: Force Palm, Quick Attack
• Effective against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark types
• Weak against Flying, Psychic, and Fairy types
• Often used in battle for its ability to support teammates with priority status moves due to Prankster

Evolution:

• Evolves into Lucario when leveled up with high friendship during the day

Interesting Facts:

• Can sense the emotions of people and Pokémon through its aura abilities
• Has appeared in various Pokémon media, including movies and the Pokémon anime
• Lucario, its evolution, shares a bond with trainers that is often depicted as deep and mutual
• Frequently featured in spin-off games and has a notable presence in Super Smash Bros. as its evolution, Lucario

Riolu's capacity to sense aura makes it a unique Pokémon, capable of forming deep connections with trainers and other Pokémon alike. Its evolution into Lucario further enhances its abilities, making it a popular choice among trainers seeking a strong and loyal companion.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
• Pearl: Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.
• Platinum: It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
• Heartgold: They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
• Soulsilver: They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
• Black: It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
• White: It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
• Black-2: It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
• White-2: It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
• X: It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
• Y: The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
• Omega-Ruby: It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
• Alpha-Sapphire: The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
• Sun: It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.
• Moon: It’s tough enough to run right through the night, and it’s also a hard worker, but it’s still just a youngster.
• Ultra-Sun: It knows how people and Pokémon feel by looking at their auras. It doesn’t approach dangerous opponents.
• Ultra-Moon: It uses waves called auras to communicate with others of its kind. It doesn’t make any noise during this time, so its enemies can’t detect it.
• Sword: It’s exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.
• Shield: It can use waves called auras to gauge how others are feeling. These same waves can also tell this Pokémon about the state of the environment.
• Legends-Arceus: Though 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.