Riolu Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Riolu in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 71 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarRiolu Pokemon Sword 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 Sword Riolu Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Sword Riolu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Riolu via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Endure | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Metal Claw | steel | Lv. 8 |
| Counter | fighting | Lv. 12 |
| Work Up | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Rock Smash | fighting | Lv. 20 |
| Nasty Plot | dark | Lv. 24 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 28 |
| Quick Guard | fighting | Lv. 32 |
| Force Palm | fighting | Lv. 36 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 40 |
| Helping Hand | normal | Lv. 44 |
| Copycat | normal | Lv. 48 |
| Final Gambit | fighting | Lv. 52 |
| Reversal | fighting | Lv. 56 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Riolu Locations
Riolu can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Giants Cap. The most reliable spawn is at Roaring Sea Caves, where you'll find it between Lv. 60 and 65 by grass with a 5% encounter rate.
Giants Cap
3 encounters- grassLv. 28-30Tall grass5%Most grass fields
- grassLv. 29-32Tall grass5%Northwestern-most grass field
- grassLv. 28-30Tall grass5%Clifftop grass field
Roaring Sea Caves
Crown Tundra1 encounter- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters5%Rare