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Riolu - How to Get and Location, Evolution, and Research Tasks

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Legends Arceus - Riolu

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Riolu is one of the Pokemon found in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for more information on how to get Riolu and all locations, its evolutions, type advantages, stats, what moves Riolu learns, and how to complete all research tasks for Riolu.

Hisui Pokedex
Hisuian Braviary (#222)	Riolu (#223)	Lucario (#224)

List of Contents

Where to Find Riolu
Evolution
Research Tasks
Type and Basic Info
Base Stats
Learnset
Pokedex Number
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Where to Find Riolu

Video Explanation

Catch Riolu North of Icebound Falls

How to Catch Riolu North of Icebound Falls
1	View Full Image Head to the area north of Icebound Falls at Alabaster Icelands. Riolu can be found in the area marked with "Current Location" in the image above.
2	Hide under the tall grass and use Berries or Riolu's preferred food to make it face at a certain direction. Use a Heavy Ball or Leaden Ball while it is eating to increase the chances of successfully capturing the Pokemon.

All Map Locations

Alabaster Icelands

Alabaster Icelands Map Locations

Alabaster Icelands Map and Pokemon List

Locations where Riolu Appears

Riolu Habitats
Obsidian Fields	Not Found Here
Crimson Mirelands	Not Found Here
Cobalt Coastlands	Not Found Here
Coronet Highlands	Not Found Here
Alabaster Icelands	Icebound Falls

Time and Weather when Riolu Appears

Favored Conditions
Time	All Times of Day
Weather	All Weather Conditions

Times of Day	Weather Conditions
Morning Midday Evening Nightfall	Clear Cloudy Rainy Snowy	Strong Sunlight Foggy Thunderstorm Snowstorm

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Appears in Massive Mass Outbreaks

This Pokemon can appear in Massive Mass Outbreaks in the following maps after downloading the Daybreak and Ver. 1.1.0 Update.

Map
Cobalt Coastlands
Alabaster Icelands

Massive Mass Outbreaks Guide and List of Pokemon

Riolu Evolution

Evolution Line
Riolu	Level up at Daytime with High Friendship →	Lucario

Research Tasks for Riolu

Research Tasks and Objectives

	Research Task	Objectives
	Number caught	1/2/4/10/15
	Number you've defeated with Flying-type moves	1/2/4/6/10
	Times you've seen it use Rock Smash	1/3/6/12/25
	Times you've given it food	1/2/3/4/5
	Times you've stunned it by using items	1/3/5/7/10
	Number you've evolved	1

= 2 Research Levels

How to Complete Riolu's Research Tasks Fast

Catch after feeding it. Then use Rock Smash 12 times and evolve it.

As you progress through the story, the number of Research Points you still need for each Pokemon will undoubtedly change, but following the process above and skipping unneeded steps will work for achieving the goal.

Research Tasks Guide: How to Complete the Pokedex

Riolu Type and Basic Info

Riolu - Basic Info

Category	Emanation Pokemon
Type
Height	2' 04"	Weight	44.5 lbs
Pokedex Entry	Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu’s approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.

Preferred Foods

Preferred Foods
Springy Mushroom	Dazzling Honey	Hearty Grains	Plump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Ball of Mud	Iron Chunk

Riolu Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)	-

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Riolu

Riolu Base Stats

HP	40
Atk	70
Def	40
Sp. Atk	35
Sp. Def	40
Speed	60
Total Base Stats	285

Riolu Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. (Master)	Move	BP	Acc.	PP
1 (9)	Rock Smash	40	100	20
5 (14)	Bullet Punch	40	100	20
9 (18)	Bite	60	100	20
15 (25)	Iron Defense	0	-	20
21 (31)	Aura Sphere	80	-	10
29 (40)	Crunch	80	100	10
37 (48)	Bulk Up	0	-	10
47 (59)	Close Combat	100	100	5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move	BP	Acc	PP
Rock Smash	40	100	20
Bulldoze	60	100	20
Swift	60	-	20
Focus Energy	0	-	20
Bulk Up	0	-	10
Rest	0	-	10
Thunder Punch	75	100	10
Ice Punch	75	100	10
Drain Punch	75	100	10
Poison Jab	80	100	10
Zen Headbutt	80	90	10
Rock Slide	75	90	10
Shadow Claw	70	100	15
Iron Tail	100	75	5

Riolu Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Hisuian Braviary (#222)	Riolu (#223)	Lucario (#224)

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Riolu in Other Pokemon Games

Riolu in Other Pokemon Games
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