Riolu Pokémon Shining Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Riolu in Pokémon Shining Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 65 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shining Pearl
SinnohRiolu Pokemon Shining Pearl 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.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Riolu Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Shining Pearl Riolu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Riolu via various methods in Pokémon Shining Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| quick attack | — | Lv. 1 |
| endure | — | Lv. 1 |
| feint | — | Lv. 4 |
| metal claw | — | Lv. 8 |
| counter | — | Lv. 12 |
| work up | — | Lv. 16 |
| rock smash | — | Lv. 20 |
| nasty plot | — | Lv. 24 |
| screech | — | Lv. 28 |
| quick guard | — | Lv. 32 |
| force palm | — | Lv. 36 |
| swords dance | — | Lv. 40 |
| helping hand | — | Lv. 44 |
| copycat | — | Lv. 48 |
| final gambit | — | Lv. 52 |
| reversal | — | Lv. 56 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shining Pearl Riolu Locations
Riolu can only be caught in Pokémon Shining Pearl at Iron Island, where it appears at Lv. 1 by egg as a one-time encounter.
Iron Island
1 encounter- eggLv. 1InteriorStory giftOne-time