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.
It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.
It’s tough enough to run right through the night, and it’s also a hard worker, but it’s still just a youngster.
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 |
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Flying is super effective against RioluView Gliscor → | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Fairy is super effective against RioluView Klefki → | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Psychic is super effective against RioluView Starmie → | ||
 Salamence Dragon | B | |
Flying is super effective against RioluView Salamence → | ||
 Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Psychic is super effective against RioluView Alakazam → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Gliscor can KO Riolu with Earthquake (95-112%). Starmie's Hydro Pump also KOs at 180-212%.
Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Gliscor builds →Earthquake95-112%KO | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Klefki builds →
| ||
Starmie WaterPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin31-36% Ice Beam98-115%KO Thunderbolt98-115%KO Hydro Pump180-212%KO | ||
Salamence Dragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemFlyiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Salamence builds →Earthquake103-122%KO Outrage186-219%KO | ||
Alakazam Psychic | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Riolu View Alakazam builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x165-195%KO Psychic 2x279-329%KO Shadow Ball82-97% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Breeding
Sun & Moon Riolu Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Riolu needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack without Speed EVs make it count, and Prankster adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Copycat. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Riolu best EVs are Attack and Sp. Atk
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Copycat
- Unknown
- Roar
- Detect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Agility and Bite from the egg pool give Riolu something extra. Pair those with High Jump Kick and Focus Blast for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Riolu Locations
moderate rates across 2 locations for Riolu in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Riolu in Sun & Moon
Riolu Guide
Get Riolu to Lucario by leveling up. At 285 BST, Riolu is just the starting point.
You can find Riolu in Sun & Moon. 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 Sun & Moon. It shows up in 14 games across the series.
In Sun & Moon, 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