Where can I find Riolu in SoulGold?

Riolu can be found in 8 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Riolu is a fighting-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Riolu learn in SoulGold?

Riolu can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Rioluin Pokémon SoulGold

fighting

Pokédex Entry

Emanation Pokémon

It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fighting

Dex

#447

Abilities

Steadfast(Primary)

Flinching raises Speed.

Inner Focus(Secondary)

Prevents flinching.

Prankster(Hidden)

Status moves go first.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

undiscovered

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

flying ×2psychic ×2fairy ×2

Resists

bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dark ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Riolu

Base form

→

Lucario

Level up Riolu with high friendship outside of the night

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How to Obtain

You can catch Riolu in Tohjo Falls Cavern (very rare). Wild ones range from level 28 to 30.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	EndureLevel: 1Endure	normal	0	0	10
1	EndureLevel: 1Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
4	FeintLevel: 4Feint	normal	0	100	10
4	FeintLevel: 4Feint	An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.
8	Metal ClawLevel: 8Metal Claw	steel	50	95	35
8	Metal ClawLevel: 8Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
12	CounterLevel: 12Counter	fighting	1	100	20
12	CounterLevel: 12Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
16	Work UpLevel: 16Work Up	normal	0	0	30
16	Work UpLevel: 16Work Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
20	Rock SmashLevel: 20Rock Smash	fighting	0	100	15
20	Rock SmashLevel: 20Rock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
24	Vacuum WaveLevel: 24Vacuum Wave	fighting	40	100	30
24	Vacuum WaveLevel: 24Vacuum Wave	Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first.
28	ScreechLevel: 28Screech	normal	0	85	40
28	ScreechLevel: 28Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
32	Quick GuardLevel: 32Quick Guard	fighting	0	0	15
32	Quick GuardLevel: 32Quick Guard	Evades priority attacks for one turn.
36	Force PalmLevel: 36Force Palm	fighting	60	100	10
36	Force PalmLevel: 36Force Palm	A shock wave attack that may paralyze the foe.
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	normal	0	0	0
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
44	Helping HandLevel: 44Helping Hand	normal	0	0	20
44	Helping HandLevel: 44Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
48	CopycatLevel: 48Copycat	normal	0	0	20
48	CopycatLevel: 48Copycat	The user mimics the last move used by a foe.
52	Final GambitLevel: 52Final Gambit	fighting	1	100	5
52	Final GambitLevel: 52Final Gambit	The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP.
56	ReversalLevel: 56Reversal	fighting	1	100	15
56	ReversalLevel: 56Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.

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Egg Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Cross ChopCross Chop	fighting	100	80	5
Cross ChopCross Chop	A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.
DetectDetect	fighting	0	0	5
DetectDetect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
BiteBite	dark	60	100	25
BiteBite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	0	0	5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Sky UppercutSky Uppercut	fighting	85	90	15
Sky UppercutSky Uppercut	An uppercut thrown as if leaping into the sky.
High Jump KickHigh Jump Kick	fighting	85	90	0
High Jump KickHigh Jump Kick	A jumping knee kick. If it misses, the user is hurt.
AgilityAgility	psychic	0	0	30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
Vacuum WaveVacuum Wave	fighting	40	100	30
Vacuum WaveVacuum Wave	Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first.
CrunchCrunch	dark	80	100	15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
Low KickLow Kick	fighting	0	0	20
Low KickLow Kick	A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching.
Iron DefenseIron Defense	steel	0	0	15
Iron DefenseIron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
Blaze KickBlaze Kick	fire	85	90	10
Blaze KickBlaze Kick	A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn.
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	steel	40	100	30
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	Punches as fast as a bul- let. It always hits first.
Follow MeFollow Me	normal	0	0	20
Follow MeFollow Me	Draws attention to make foes attack only the user.
Circle ThrowCircle Throw	fighting	60	90	10
Circle ThrowCircle Throw	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
Meteor MashMeteor Mash	steel	0	0	10
Meteor MashMeteor Mash	Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	0	100	20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Work UpWork Up	normal	0	0	30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.