Riolu (Pokémon)

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Riolu (Japanese: リオル Riolu) is a baby Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
It evolves into when leveled up with high friendship during the day.
==Biology==
Riolu is a small, blue, canine . It has a black torso and legs, a blue tail, and a yellow collar. It has rounded bumps on the backs of its forepaws. It has a black "mask" and red eyes. It stands on its toes instead of its entire foot. It is sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura; however, it does not have the ability to fully use these powers, although it can still emanate these waves to communicate and sense them, albeit only in ripples. It has developed two black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Riolu reads or manipulates aura. It has even been seen that Riolu can sense and react to Aura before they even hatch. The aura emitting from Riolu's body grows even stronger when it is frightened or sad.
Like most Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance. It is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time. It is a playful, energetic, and loyal Pokémon. It is also known to be tough and hard working. Riolu will read the minds of humans to assure whether or not they are pure of heart. As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, Riolu tends to sleep in a unsual position. This position is sitting up while not lying down, similar to Lucario. It is believed that Riolu is pushing itself hard and dreaming of the day it evolves into Lucario.
===Evolution===
Riolu evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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Riolu will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
:9@CP 15N4 FH&5
:-0%Y +91@ #PCK
:Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of Crystal Cave.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
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===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Major appearances===
====Aura Sphere Riolu====
Riolu debuted in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2. It had been trained to use and was unnaturally strong. It was taken away from the lab by J's henchmen that wanted to exploit it but and returned it to its kingdom, with Kellyn's help. In the process, Riolu developed a strong bond with .
====Cameron's Riolu====
A Riolu appeared in Goodbye, Junior Cup - Hello Adventure!, under the ownership of . It evolved into a Lucario during Cameron's Vertress Conference battle against Ash in Cameron's Secret Weapon!. It tends to walk outside of its Poké Ball.
====Korrina's Riolu====
's Riolu, currently a Lucario, appeared in a flashback in Mega Revelations!.
====Ash's Riolu====
Ash obtained a Riolu in Caring for a Mystery!. It hatched later in the episode and joined his team soon afterwards. In Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!, it evolved into Lucario during a battle against Chairman Rose.
===Minor appearances===
A Riolu appeared in the boss fantasy of A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!.
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Riolu watched 's concert.
Two s' Riolu appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, with one appearing in a flashback.
Two Trainers' Riolu appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!.
In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Riolu competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in One Journey Ends, Another Begins....
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Getting the Band Back Together!.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in A Glaring Rivalry!.
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Sours for the Sweet!.
In I Choose Paradise!, two Trainers' Riolu were at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
In Securing the Future!, two Trainers' Riolu joined the rest of Alola in showering with light so it could return to its .
A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
A Riolu appeared in The Terapagos I Don't Know, under the ownership of a student.
===Pokédex entries===
==In the manga==
===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
In Phantom Thief Pokémon 7, Hiori's Lucario used to be a Riolu during Hiori and 's childhoods.
===Pokémon Journeys===
In Caring for a Mystery!, 's Riolu hatched from an like in the animated series.
===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Riolu appeared in ANL3, under the ownership of Arata.
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Riolu appeared in a flashback in PDP20.
===Pokémon Adventures===
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In Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I, Maylene owns a Riolu. He was seen using against 's , Chimler, who borrowed in order to fight her. However, in the end, he lost to a well-placed that the girl had perfected by watching slot machines.
In Vexing Vespiquen & Unmanageable Mothim II, helped protect a Riolu from two Galactic-hired thugs. After they were defeated, it hatched and decided to stay with Riley.
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A 's Riolu appeared in Tackling Togekiss.
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A student's Riolu appeared in Movie Panic.
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Korrina's Lucario appeared as a Riolu in a flashback in Connecting with Gardevoir.
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
Hareta gained a Riolu in Serious Training on Iron Island!!, which hatched into a Riolu later on. It has since evolved into a Lucario.
==In the TCG==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
Riolu appears as a trophy.
====Trophy information====
"An Emanation Pokémon. It constantly emits Aura energy. When it's frightened or sad, this energy grows stronger and informs its companions of its situation. It's known for its very flexible yet surpassingly powerful body. Thanks to its strength, it can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in a single night. When it levels up, it evolves into Lucario."
==Trivia==
* Due to Riolu's combination of , Steadfast can only activate in and if Riolu becomes , or is made to cringe by a foe that has .
* In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers games, Riolu is the only possible hero Pokémon that cannot be recruited in another Explorers game without using Wonder Mail. Riolu is one of the possible hero Pokémon in , but is unavailable to be recruited in Explorers of Darkness due to being exclusive to Explorers of Time in the first pair of games.
* Riolu is the only baby Pokémon that evolves into a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution.
===Origin===
Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god , who has the head of an . It may also be based on a or , due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.
====Name origin====
Riolu is a partial anagram of , with the ca omitted.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Ash's Riolu
* Aura Sphere Riolu
* Korrina's Riolu
* Cameron's Riolu
* Hiori's Riolu
* Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
* Baby Pokémon
==External links==
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Category:Pokémon that evolve by friendship
Category:Pokémon that evolve by friendship during the day
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