Riolu Pokémon Black: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Riolu in Pokémon Black. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 59 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Black

Unova

Riolu Pokemon Black 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 Black Riolu Sprites

Riolu front-facing sprite from Pokémon Black

Primary

Riolu back-facing sprite from Pokémon Black

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon Black Riolu Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Riolu via various methods in Pokémon Black.

Move	Type	Requirement
Quick Attack	normal	Lv. 1
Foresight	normal	Lv. 1
Endure	normal	Lv. 1
Counter	fighting	Lv. 6
Force Palm	fighting	Lv. 11
Feint	normal	Lv. 15
Reversal	fighting	Lv. 19
Screech	normal	Lv. 24
Copycat	normal	Lv. 29
Nasty Plot	dark	Lv. 47
Final Gambit	fighting	Lv. 55

End of Move Database

Pokémon Black Riolu Locations

Riolu can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Black, including Challengers Cave B2f and Challengers Cave B1f. The most reliable spawn is at Challengers Cave B2f, where you'll find it at Lv. 50 by walking through tall grass with a 5% encounter rate.

Challengers Cave B1f

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 50
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 49
1%Very Rare

Challengers Cave B2f

3 encounters

walk
Lv. 50
5%Rare
walk
Lv. 50
4%Very Rare
walk
Lv. 49
1%Very Rare