Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. It may also be based on a raccoon due to the mask-like markings on its face and its small pointed ears.
Riolu is Lucario with the first and last syllables reversed and the ca omitted.
No: 447
English Name: Riolu
Japanese Name: Rioru
Generation: 4
Type: Fighting
Species: Emanation Pokémon
Abilities: Inner Focus, Steadfast, Prankster (hidden ability)
Evolution: Riolu > Lucario
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. 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.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Pokemon Pearl: Its body is little yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.
Pokemon Platinum: It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
Pokemon HeartGold: They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
Pokemon SoulSilver: They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
Pokemon Black: It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
Pokemon White: It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
Pokemon Black 2: It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
pokemon White 2: It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
Pokemon X: It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
Pokemon Y: The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Pokemon SUN: It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.
Pokemon MOON: It’s tough enough to run right through the night, and it’s also a hard worker, but it’s still just a youngster.
