Riolu #0447
The data on this page are from Legends: Z-A, the most recent appearance of Riolu. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | Fighting |
| Abilities | Steadfast - Ability 1 Inner Focus - Ability 2 Prankster - Hidden |
| Classification | The Emanation Pokémon |
| National ID | #0447 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 40 | 100—147 | |||
| Attack | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Defense | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Sp. Attack | 35 | 36—78 | 40—87 | 44—95 | |
| Sp. Defense | 40 | 40—82 | 45—92 | 49—101 | |
| Speed | 60 | 58—100 | 65—112 | 71—123 | |
| Total | 285 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 25 |
| Egg Steps | 6400 - Generations II, III, and VII 6375 - Generations IV 6425 - Generations V and VI 6375 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 3200 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 89.00%male 11.00%female |
| Height | 0.7 m (2'4") |
| Weight | 20.2 kg (44.5 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 57 |
| Catch Rate | 75 |
| Catch Chance | ~17.52% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Riolu via level-up in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| Level unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Quick Attack | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 1 | Bullet Punch | 40 | 100 | Steel | Phys. |
| 8 | Metal Claw | 50 | 95 | Steel | Phys. |
| 16 | Work Up | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 20 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| 24 | Detect | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| 24 | Screech | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| 28 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| 35 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Riolu via TM in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| TM unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM004 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM010 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM011 | Bulk Up | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| TM012 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM022 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM023 | Thunder Punch | 75 | 100 | Electric | Phys. |
| TM024 | Ice Punch | 75 | 100 | Ice | Phys. |
| TM025 | Crunch | 80 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM027 | Swift | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM030 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM035 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM047 | Agility | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM059 | Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
| TM061 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. |
| TM069 | Earthquake | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM077 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM078 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM083 | Nasty Plot | — | — | Dark | Stat. |
| TM085 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM102 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70 | Fighting | Spec. |
| TM103 | Work Up | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM107 | Close Combat | 120 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation IV
Diamond
card_giftcardObtainablePearl
card_giftcardObtainablePlatinum
card_giftcardObtainableHeartGold
CatchableSoulSilver
CatchableGeneration V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
card_giftcardObtainableShining Pearl
card_giftcardObtainableLegends: Arceus
CatchableGeneration IX
Scarlet
CatchableViolet
CatchableThe Teal Mask (Scarlet)
CatchableThe Teal Mask (Violet)
CatchableLegends: Z-A
CatchableWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
card_giftcardObtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
arrow_upwardEvolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
celebrationEvent Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
swap_horizTransfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

