Pokemon Legends Arceus Riolu | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Pokemon Legends Arceus Riolu is a Fighting Type Emanation Pokémon with a Medium Slow growth rate and a 1 Attack EV Yield. Riolu can be found with Steadfast, Inner Focus and Prankster as an Ability; we recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 285 total combined Base Stats in PLA.

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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).

Riolu Stats
Rank Stat Value
F HP 40
D Attack 70
F Defense 40
F Special Attack 35
F Special Defense 40
E Speed 60
F Total 285
Riolu Details
Riolu Detail
Best NatureAdamant ↑+10% Attack ↓-10% Special Attack
Liked Foods Dazzling HoneyHearty GrainsPlump Beans
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance15% Ball of Mud30% Iron Chunk
Catch Rate75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups Undiscovered
Riolu Abilities
Abilities Description
Ability 1SteadfastRaises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.
Ability 2Inner FocusInner Focus prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt.
Hidden AbilityPranksterPrankster increases the priority of status moves by +1.

How To Evolve Riolu in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Riolu requires (high Friendship, Daytime) to evolve into Lucario.

Riolu Evolutions
Base Form Evolution Requirement First Evolution
Riolu Fighting Type high Friendship, Daytime → Lucario Fighting Type Steel Type
Riolu Evolution Stat Changes
Evolutions Total HP Attack Special Attack Defense Special Defense Speed
Riolu 285407035404060
Stat Change +240+30+40+80+30+30+30
Lucario 52570110115707090
Evolution Chart

Where To Find Riolu Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus

List of Locations where you can find and catch Riolu in PLA.

Locations List

Pokemon LA Riolu Weakness

Riolu is a Fighting Type pokemon. This will cause Riolu to take More Damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy Type Moves, and Less Damage from Rock, Bug, Dark Type moves.

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Damage Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage Flying Psychic Fairy
0.5x Less Damage Rock Bug Dark
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Riolu Weak Against?

Riolu Weak Against
Tier Pokemon
S Landorus Therian Ground Type Flying Type
S Shaymin Sky Grass Type Flying Type
S Cresselia Psychic Type
S Landorus Ground Type Flying Type
S Uxie Psychic Type

What pokemon is Riolu Strong Against?

Riolu Strong Against
Tier Pokemon
S Darkrai Dark Type
S Hisuian Arcanine Fire Type Rock Type
A Rhyperior Ground Type Rock Type
A Hisuian Samurott Water Type Dark Type
B Umbreon Dark Type
Type Weakness Chart

How To Complete Riolu Research Tasks in PLA

Research Task Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Task 7
Number caught1241015
Number of you've defeated with Flying-type moves124610
Times you have seen it use Rock Smash1361225
Times you've given it food12345
Times you've stunned it by using items135710
Number you've evolved1
Research Tasks Guide

Best Riolu Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Riolu Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Riolu Best Moves
Level Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
47 Close Combat Physical 180 100 5 Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
21 Aura Sphere Special 120 20 Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
29 Crunch Physical 80 100 15 May lower opponent's Defense.
9 Bite Physical 60 100 25 May cause flinching.
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Riolu Level Up Moves in PLA

List of Moves Riolu can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.

Riolu Level Up Moves
Level Move Description
1 (9) Rock Smash Fighting Type Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
5 (14) Bullet Punch Steel Type Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
9 (18) Bite Dark Type Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
15 (25) Iron Defense Steel Type Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Defense.
21 (31) Aura Sphere Fighting Type Power: 120 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
29 (40) Crunch Dark Type Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
37 (48) Bulk Up Fighting Type Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
47 (59) Close Combat Fighting Type Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
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Riolu Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Riolu can learn from the Move Shop.

Riolu Move Shop Moves
Move Shop Description
Rock Smash Fighting Type Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Bulldoze Ground Type Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
Swift Normal Type Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Focus Energy Normal Type Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
Bulk Up Fighting Type Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
Rest Psychic Type Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Thunder Punch Electric Type Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Ice Punch Ice Type Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May freeze opponent.
Drain Punch Fighting Type Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
Poison Jab Poison Type Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Rock Slide Rock Type Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
Shadow Claw Ghost Type Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Iron Tail Steel Type Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
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