Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Riolu is a Fighting Type Emanation Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Riolu can be found with Steadfast, Inner Focus and Prankster as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 285 combined Base Stats.
Riolu Stats and Abilities
Based on Riolu Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Riolu Highest IV Stat is Attack 70 and the Lowest being Special Attack 35.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 40 | 190 | 284 |
E | Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 |
F | Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Special Attack | 35 | 67 | 185 |
F | Special Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 |
E | Speed | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Total | 285 |
Riolu | Detail |
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Best Nature | Adamant
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Special Attack |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 Attack |
Growth Rate | Medium Slow |
Catch Rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
Egg Cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
---|---|
Steadfast Ability 1 | Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches. |
Inner Focus Ability 2 | Inner Focus prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt. |
Prankster Hidden Ability | Prankster increases the priority of status moves by +1. |
How To Evolve Riolu in BDSP
Riolu requires (high Friendship, Daytime) to evolve into Lucario.

Where To Find Riolu in BDSP
How To Get Riolu Egg In Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Riolu is a Fighting Type Pokemon that evolves into Lucario when leveling up with high friendship during the day.
Location: Iron Island

- Be sure you have an open slot in your party.
- Go to Canalave City.
- Get on the ferry to Iron Island.
- Head through the cave until you find and meet Riley.
- Work with Riley to defeat the Team Galactic grunts at the end of the cave.
- Afterward, Riley will offer you a Pokemon Egg; take it.
- After walking for long enough, the egg will hatch into a Riolu.
Riolu has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() Riolu
Lv. 1
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Riolu Weakness
Riolu is a Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Riolu to take More Damage from , Psychic, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Bug, Dark Type moves.
Damage | Types |
---|---|
4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Riolu Strong Against?

Best Moves Riolu in BDSP
Best Moveset for Riolu Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36 |
Force Palm
| ![]() | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 | May paralyze opponent. |
8 |
Metal Claw
| ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | May raise user's Attack. |
1 |
Quick Attack
| ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | User attacks first. |
20 |
Rock Smash
| ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
Best Moveset for Riolu TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM01 |
Focus Punch
| ![]() | Physical | 225 | 100 | 20 | If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead. |
TM52 |
Focus Blast
| ![]() | Special | 180 | 70 | 5 | May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM26 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM23 |
Iron Tail
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |



Riolu Level Up Moves
List of Moves Riolu can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
1 |
Quick Attack
|
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
|
1 |
Endure
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
4 |
Feint
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Power: 30
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
|
8 |
Metal Claw
|
Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 35
![]() May raise user's Attack.
|
12 |
Counter
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
|
16 |
Work Up
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
|
20 |
Rock Smash
|
Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
24 |
Nasty Plot
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
|
28 |
Screech
|
Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 40
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
|
32 |
Quick Guard
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
|
36 |
Force Palm
|
Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May paralyze opponent.
|
40 |
Swords Dance
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
|
44 |
Helping Hand
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
|
48 |
Copycat
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Copies opponent's last move.
|
52 |
Final Gambit
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
|
56 |
Reversal
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
|
Riolu TM Moves
List of Moves Riolu can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
---|---|---|
TM01 |
Focus Punch
|
Power:
225 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
|
TM05 |
Roar
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
|
TM08 |
Bulk Up
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense.
|
TM10 |
Work Up
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
|
TM11 |
Sunny Day
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
|
TM17 |
Protect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM18 |
Rain Dance
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns.
|
TM23 |
Iron Tail
|
Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
TM26 |
Earthquake
|
Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
|
TM27 |
Low Sweep
|
Power:
97.5 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
|
TM28 |
Dig
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
|
TM31 |
Brick Break
|
Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
|
TM32 |
Double Team
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
|
TM39 |
Rock Tomb
|
Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
|
TM42 |
Facade
|
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
|
TM44 |
Rest
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
|
TM45 |
Attract
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
|
TM52 |
Focus Blast
|
Power:
180 Acc: 70
PP: 5
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
|
TM56 |
Fling
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power depends on held item.
|
TM58 |
Endure
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
TM60 |
Drain Punch
|
Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
|
TM63 |
Nasty Plot
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
|
TM65 |
Shadow Claw
|
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
|
TM66 |
Payback
|
Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
|
TM75 |
Swords Dance
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Sharply raises user's Attack.
|
TM80 |
Rock Slide
|
Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
|
TM82 |
Sleep Talk
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
|
TM83 |
Bulldoze
|
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
|
TM84 |
Poison Jab
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
|
TM87 |
Swagger
|
Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
|
TM90 |
Substitute
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
|
TM96 |
Strength
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() |
TM98 |
Rock Smash
|
Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
Riolu Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Riolu can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
---|---|
Cross Chop
|
Power:
150 Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
|
Detect
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
|
Bite
|
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May cause flinching.
|
Mind Reader
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() User's next attack is guaranteed to hit.
|
High Jump Kick
|
Power:
195 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() If it misses, the user loses half their HP.
|
Vacuum Wave
|
Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
|
Bullet Punch
|
Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
|
Circle Throw
|
Power:
90 Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
|
Howl
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() Raises user's Attack.
|
Agility
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Sharply raises user's Speed.
|
Crunch
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
|
Low Kick
|
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
|
Iron Defense
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Sharply raises user's Defense.
|
Blaze Kick
|
Power: 85
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() High critical hit ratio. May burn opponent.
|
Follow Me
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In Double Battle, the user takes all the attacks.
|
Meteor Mash
|
Power: 90
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May raise user's Attack.
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