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 Pokémon. It has black legs and torso, 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, a special energy that it senses. Like almost all Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance and is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time. It is a playful, energetic, and loyal Pokémon.

Aura Sphere Riolu
Riolu debuted in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2. This Riolu 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. This 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 in Cameron's Secret Weapon!. It tends to walk outside of its Poké Ball.

Korrina's Riolu
Korrina's Riolu, currently a Lucario, appeared in Mega Revelations! in a flashback.

Minor appearances
A Riolu appeared in the boss fantasy of A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!.

A Riolu appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as one of the Pokémon watching '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!.

A Trainer's Riolu appeared in Racing to a Big Event!, where it participated 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!.

Two Trainers' Riolu appeared in I Choose Paradise!, where they were among the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.

Two Trainers' Riolu appeared in Securing the Future!, where they 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!.

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga
In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga, Hiori's Lucario used to be a Riolu during Hiori and Lily's childhoods.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Magnificent Meditite & Really Riolu I, Maylene owns a Riolu. He is seen using against 's Monferno, 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, helps protect an  containing Riolu from two Galactic-hired thugs, and after they are defeated, it hatches and is shown to interact with its. It decided to stay with Riley.

A 's Riolu appeared in Tackling Togekiss.

A student's Riolu appeared in Movie Panic.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Hareta gained a Riolu Egg in Serious Training on Iron Island!! which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter. It has since evolved into a.

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."

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In side games

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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&#x40;CP 15N4 FH&5
 * -0%Y +91&#x40; #PCK
 * Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of Crystal Cave.

In-game events

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Trivia

 * Due to Riolu's combination of Abilities, Steadfast can only activate in and  if Riolu becomes, barring being confronted with a foe that has.
 * When Riolu became a starter in it became the first starter Pokémon to be unable to be recruited or captured in another game of its trio as it cannot be found in Explorers of Darkness without using Wonder Mail.
 * Riolu is the only baby Pokémon that evolves into a Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution.
 * Riolu is also the only baby Pokémon introduced after Generation II that can be bred without requiring one of its parents to be holding an incense.

Origin
Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god, who has the head of a jackal. It may also be based on a due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.

Name origin
Riolu is  with the first and last syllables reversed and the ca omitted.

Related articles

 * Aura Sphere Riolu
 * Korrina's Riolu
 * Cameron's Riolu
 * Hiori's Riolu