Stats & Training
Riolu's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 1 Attack EV, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
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.
Riolu Weakness
Riolu's Fighting typing leaves it vulnerable to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
 Uxie Psychic | S | |
Obtain MethodLake Acuity Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Uxie builds →Extrasensory 2x127-150%KO Confusion 2x81-96% | ||
 Azelf Psychic | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Valor Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Azelf builds →Extrasensory 2x189-223%KO Confusion 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Mesprit Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Mesprit builds →Extrasensory 2x165-195%KO Confusion 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Cresselia Psychic | B | |
Obtain MethodMoonview Arena Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Cresselia builds →Psychic 2x140-166%KO Psycho Cut 2x105-124%KO Confusion 2x81-96% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
In Legends: Arceus, Salamence's Earthquake hits Riolu for 45-53%. Hatterene threatens a KO with Psychic (206-243%). Tapu Fini's Moonblast also KOs at 154-182%.
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Salamence builds →Earthquake45-53% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x183-216%KO Psychic 2x206-243%KO | ||
 Tapu Fini WaterFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMisty Surge ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Tapu Fini builds →Moonblast 2x154-182%KO | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Alakazam builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x121-143%KO Psyshock 2x182-214%KO Focus Blast90-107%KO | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
Riolu is the baby form here. It evolves into Lucario by leveling up, but you can't breed it directly. Hatch one by breeding the evolved forms instead. The evolved forms gain up to 240 total stats over Riolu. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Arceus Riolu Best Moveset
Still unevolved, still relevant. Riolu's Eviolite bulk with max Defense and Speed EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Prankster adds passive value.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Riolu's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Close Combat and Aura Sphere, and coverage across 10 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Legends: Arceus Riolu Locations
Riolu appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Riolu in Legends: Arceus
Riolu Guide
Get Riolu to Lucario by leveling up. At 285 BST, Riolu is just the starting point.
You can find Riolu in Legends: Arceus. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 13 other games across the series.
Yes, Riolu is in Legends: Arceus. It shows up in 14 games across the series.
In Legends: Arceus, Riolu does the job early-game if you need a Fighting type on your team. Evolve it into Lucario before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Riolu first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 14 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves