| Gen VIII Dex | Gen VII Dex | Gen VI Dex | Gen V Dex | Gen IV Dex |
| Name | Other Names | No. | Gender Ratio | Type |
| Riolu | | Japan: | Rioru
リオル | | French: | Riolu | | German: | Riolu | | Korean: | 리오르 | | | National: | #447 | | BW Unova: | #--- | | B2W2 Unova: | #033 | | | Male ♂: | 87.5% | | Female ♀: | 12.5% | |  |
| Abilities: Steadfast - Inner Focus - Prankster (Hidden Ability) |
Steadfast: Speed raises by one level every time the Pokémon flinches.
Inner Focus: This Pokémon will not flinch. Does not prevent flinching with Focus Punch.
Hidden Ability (Available):
Prankster: Status category moves have their Speed Priority increased by 1 |
| Classification | Height | Weight | Capture Rate | Base Egg Steps |
| Emanation Pok�mon | 2�04�
0.7m | 44.5lbs
20.2kg | 75 | 6,400 |
| Experience Growth | Base Happiness | Effort Values Earned | Flee Flag | Entree Forest Level |
1,059,860 Points
Medium Slow | 70 | 1 Attack Point(s)
| 158 | Level 10 |
| Damage Taken |
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
| *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *1 | *2 | *2 | *0.5 | *0.5 | *1 | *1 | *0.5 | *1 |
| Wild Hold Item | Egg Groups |
| Riolu cannot breed |
| Locations - In-Depth Details |
| Black | Challenger's Cave | Details |
| White | Challenger's Cave | Details |
| Black 2 | Floccesy Ranch | Details |
| White 2 | Floccesy Ranch | Details |
| Dream World | Rugged Mountain - Over 10,000 Dream Points | Details |
| Dream Radar | From Beginning | Details |
| Trainer Locations | | Details |
| Flavor Text |
| Black | It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves. |
| White |
| Black 2 | It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others. |
| White 2 |
| Black/White Level Up |
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % |
| — | Quick Attack |  |  | 40 | 100 | 30 | -- |
| The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| — | Foresight | |  | -- | -- | 40 | -- |
| Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit. |
| — | Endure | | | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 6 | Counter | | | ?? | 100 | 20 | -- |
| A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 11 | Force Palm | | | 60 | 100 | 10 | 30 |
| The target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 15 | Feint | | | 30 | 100 | 10 | -- |
| An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| 19 | Reversal | | | ?? | 100 | 15 | -- |
| An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| 24 | Screech | | | -- | 85 | 40 | -- |
| An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target's Defense stat. |
| 29 | Copycat | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
| The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet. |
| 47 | Nasty Plot |  | | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
| The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk. |
| 55 | Final Gambit | |  | ?? | 100 | 5 | -- |
| The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user's HP. |
| Black 2/White 2 Level Up |
| Level | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % |
| — | Foresight | | | -- | -- | 40 | -- |
| Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. It also enables an evasive target to be hit. |
| — | Quick Attack | | | 40 | 100 | 30 | -- |
| The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| — | Endure | | | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
| The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 6 | Counter | | | ?? | 100 | 20 | -- |
| A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 11 | Feint | | | 30 | 100 | 10 | -- |
| An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| 15 | Force Palm | | | 60 | 100 | 10 | 30 |
| The target is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| 19 | Copycat | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
| The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet. |
| 24 | Screech | | | -- | 85 | 40 | -- |
| An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target's Defense stat. |
| 29 | Reversal | | | ?? | 100 | 15 | -- |
| An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. |
| 47 | Nasty Plot | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
| The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Atk. |
| 55 | Final Gambit | | | ?? | 100 | 5 | -- |
| The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to the user's HP. |
| TM & HM Attacks |
| TM/HM # | Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % |
| TM05 | Roar | | | -- | 100 | 20 | -- |
| The target is scared off and replaced by another Pok�mon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | | -- | 90 | 10 | -- |
| A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
| The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | | ?? | 100 | 15 | -- |
| A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pok�mon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | | -- | -- | 5 | -- |
| The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM17 | Protect | | | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | | -- | -- | 5 | -- |
| The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | | ?? | 100 | 20 | -- |
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | | 100 | 100 | 10 | -- |
| The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. |
| TM27 | Return | | | ?? | 100 | 20 | -- |
| A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | | | 80 | 100 | 10 | -- |
| The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | | 75 | 100 | 15 | -- |
| The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | | -- | -- | 15 | -- |
| By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |  | | 50 | 80 | 10 | -- |
| Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target's Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | | | 70 | 100 | 20 | -- |
| An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
| The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | | | -- | 100 | 15 | -- |
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM47 | Low Sweep | | | 60 | 100 | 20 | -- |
| The user attacks the target's legs swiftly, reducing the target's Speed stat. |
| TM48 | Round | | | 60 | 100 | 15 | -- |
| The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | | | 120 | 70 | 5 | -- |
| The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def. |
| TM56 | Fling | | | ?? | 100 | 10 | -- |
| The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw |  | | 70 | 100 | 15 | -- |
| The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. |
| TM66 | Payback | | | 50 | 100 | 10 | -- |
| If the user moves after the target, this attack's power will be doubled. |
| TM67 | Retaliate | | | 70 | 100 | 5 | -- |
| The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack's damage increases. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | | | -- | -- | 30 | -- |
| A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user's Attack stat. |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | | | 60 | 100 | 20 | -- |
| The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pok�mon's Speed stat is reduced. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | | | 75 | 90 | 10 | -- |
| Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. |
| TM83 | Work Up | | | -- | -- | 30 | -- |
| The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | | | 80 | 100 | 20 | 30 |
| The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. |
| TM87 | Swagger | | | -- | 90 | 15 | -- |
| The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | | | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
| The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | | | 40 | 100 | 15 | -- |
| The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| HM04 | Strength | | | 80 | 100 | 15 | -- |
| The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders. |
| Egg Moves (Details) |
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | |
| Cross Chop | | | 100 | 80 | 5 | -- | Details |
| The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Detect | | | -- | -- | 5 | -- | Details |
| It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Bite | | | 60 | 100 | 25 | -- | Details |
| The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| Mind Reader | | | -- | -- | 5 | -- | Details |
| The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target. |
| Sky Uppercut | | | 85 | 90 | 15 | -- | Details |
| The user attacks the target with an uppercut thrown skyward with force. |
| Hi Jump Kick | | | 130 | 90 | 10 | -- | Details |
| The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead. |
| Agility | | | -- | -- | 30 | -- | Details |
| The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| Vacuum Wave | | | 40 | 100 | 30 | -- | Details |
| The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first. |
| Crunch | | | 80 | 100 | 15 | -- | Details |
| The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Low Kick | | | ?? | 100 | 20 | -- | Details |
| A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets. |
| Iron Defense |  | | -- | -- | 15 | -- | Details |
| The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Blaze Kick | | | 85 | 90 | 10 | 10 | Details |
| The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Bullet Punch | | | 40 | 100 | 30 | -- | Details |
| The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first. |
| Follow Me | | | -- | -- | 20 | -- | Details |
| The user draws attention to itself, making all targets take aim only at the user. |
| Circle Throw | | | 60 | 90 | 10 | -- | Details |
| The user throws the target and drags out another Pok�mon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks |
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % |
| Drain Punch |  | | 75 | 100 | 10 | -- |
| An energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| Dual Chop |  | | 40 | 90 | 15 | -- |
| The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row. |
| Helping Hand |  | | -- | -- | 20 | -- |
| The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack. |
| Ice Punch |  | | 75 | 100 | 15 | 10 |
| The target is punched with an icy fist. It may also leave the target frozen. |
| Iron Defense |  | | -- | -- | 15 | -- |
| The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Iron Tail | | | 100 | 75 | 15 | -- |
| The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target's Defense stat. |
| Low Kick | | | ?? | 100 | 20 | -- |
| A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier targets. |
| Magnet Rise |  | | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
| The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| Role Play |  | | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
| The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's natural Ability. |
| Sleep Talk | | | -- | -- | 10 | -- |
| While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | | | 40 | 100 | 15 | -- |
| An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Thunderpunch | | | 75 | 100 | 15 | 10 |
| The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| Zen Headbutt | | | 80 | 90 | 15 | -- |
| The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details) |
| Attack Name | Type | Cat. | Att. | Acc. | PP | Effect % | Method |
| Focus Punch | | | 150 | 100 | 20 | -- | Gen IV TM01 |
| The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| Secret Power | | | 70 | 100 | 20 | 30 | Gen IV TM43 |
| The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment. |
| Captivate | | | -- | 100 | 20 | -- | Gen IV TM78 |
| If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| Natural Gift | | | ?? | 100 | 15 | -- | Gen IV TM83 |
| The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| Fury Cutter |  | | 20 | 95 | 20 | -- | Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| Swift | | | 60 | -- | 20 | -- | Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses. |
| Mud-slap | | | 20 | 100 | 10 | -- | Move Tutor - PtHGSS |
| The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Headbutt | | | 70 | 100 | 15 | -- | Move Tutor - HGSS |
| The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Stats |
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| Base Stats | 40 | 70 | 40 | 35 | 40 | 60 |
Max Stats
Hindering Nature | Lv. 50 | 100 - 147 | 67 - 109 | 40 - 82 | 36 - 78 | 40 - 82 | 58 - 100 |
| Lv. 100 | 190 - 284 | 130 - 215 | 76 - 161 | 67 - 152 | 76 - 161 | 112 - 197 |
Max Stats
Neutral Nature | Lv. 50 | 100 - 147 | 75 - 122 | 45 - 92 | 40 - 87 | 45 - 92 | 65 - 112 |
| Lv. 100 | 190 - 284 | 145 - 239 | 85 - 179 | 75 - 169 | 85 - 179 | 125 - 219 |
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature | Lv. 50 | 100 - 147 | 82 - 134 | 49 - 101 | 44 - 95 | 49 - 101 | 71 - 123 |
| Lv. 100 | 190 - 284 | 159 - 262 | 93 - 196 | 82 - 185 | 93 - 196 | 137 - 240 |
How Do U Get Riolu in Pokemon Black 2
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