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

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Legends Arceus - Riolu

Riolu in Other Pokemon Games
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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
Pokemon Legends Arceus Hisuian BraviaryHisuian Braviary
(#222) 		Pokemon Legends Arceus RioluRiolu
(#223)		 Pokemon Legends Arceus LucarioLucario
(#224)

List of Contents

Where to Find Riolu

Video Explanation

Catch Riolu North of Icebound Falls

How to Catch Riolu North of Icebound Falls
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Pokemon Legends Arceus - Riolu North of Icebound Falls Map Location
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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.
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Pokemon Legends Arceus - Riolu North of Icebound Falls Overworld Location
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
Riolu 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
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Pokemon Legends Arceus Midday Midday
Pokemon Legends Arceus Evening Evening
Pokemon Legends Arceus Nightfall Nightfall
Pokemon Legends Arceus Clear Clear
Pokemon Legends Arceus Cloudy Cloudy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Rainy Rainy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowy Snowy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Strong Sunlight Strong Sunlight
Pokemon Legends Arceus Foggy Foggy
Pokemon Legends Arceus Thunderstorm Thunderstorm
Pokemon Legends Arceus Snowstorm Snowstorm

Weather Guide: All Weather Types and Effects

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 ImageRiolu Level up at Daytime with High Friendship
→		 Lucario ImageLucario

Research Tasks for Riolu

Research Tasks and Objectives

Research Task Objectives
Double Icon
 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
Double Icon
 Times you've given it food 1/2/3/4/5
Times you've stunned it by using items 1/3/5/7/10
Double Icon
 Number you've evolved 1
Double Icon = 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
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon
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 ImageSpringy Mushroom Dazzling Honey ImageDazzling Honey Hearty Grains ImageHearty Grains Plump Beans ImagePlump Beans

Item Drops (Items Carried)

Items Carried
Ball of Mud ImageBall of Mud Iron Chunk ImageIron Chunk

Riolu Type Effectiveness

Type
Takes 4x damage
(Weakness)
-
Takes 2x damage
(Weakness)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Flying Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fairy Type Icon
Takes 0.5x damage
(Resistance)
Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Bug Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon
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 Type BP Acc. PP
1 (9) Rock Smash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 40 100 20
5 (14) Bullet Punch Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon 40 100 20
9 (18) Bite Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon 60 100 20
15 (25) Iron Defense Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon 0 - 20
21 (31) Aura Sphere Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 80 - 10
29 (40) Crunch Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Dark Type Icon 80 100 10
37 (48) Bulk Up Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 0 - 10
47 (59) Close Combat Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 100 100 5

Learned from the Training Grounds

Move Type BP Acc PP
Rock Smash Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 40 100 20
Bulldoze Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ground Type Icon 60 100 20
Swift Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 60 - 20
Focus Energy Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 20
Bulk Up Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 0 - 10
Rest Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Normal Type Icon 0 - 10
Thunder Punch Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Electric Type Icon 75 100 10
Ice Punch Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ice Type Icon 75 100 10
Drain Punch Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Fighting Type Icon 75 100 10
Poison Jab Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Poison Type Icon 80 100 10
Zen Headbutt Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Psychic Type Icon 80 90 10
Rock Slide Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Rock Type Icon 75 90 10
Shadow Claw Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Ghost Type Icon 70 100 15
Iron Tail Pokemon Legends: Arceus - Steel Type Icon 100 75 5

Riolu Pokedex Number

Hisui Pokedex
Pokemon Legends Arceus Hisuian BraviaryHisuian Braviary
(#222) 		Pokemon Legends Arceus RioluRiolu
(#223)		 Pokemon Legends Arceus LucarioLucario
(#224)

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Riolu in Other Pokemon Games

Riolu in Other Pokemon Games
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Hisui Pokedex: List of All Pokemon

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