Riolu Pokémon X: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Riolu in Pokémon X. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 61 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon X
KalosRiolu Pokemon X 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 X Riolu Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon X Riolu Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Riolu via various methods in Pokémon X.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Foresight | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Endure | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Counter | fighting | Lv. 6 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 11 |
| Force Palm | fighting | Lv. 15 |
| Copycat | normal | Lv. 19 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Reversal | fighting | Lv. 29 |
| Nasty Plot | dark | Lv. 47 |
| Final Gambit | fighting | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon X Riolu Locations
Riolu can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon X, including Friend Safari Fighting and Kalos Route 22 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Friend Safari Fighting, where you'll find it at Lv. 30 by walking through tall grass with a 33% encounter rate (friend safari slot 3).
Kalos Route 22 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 64%Very Rare
- walkLv. 71%Very Rare
- yellow flowersLv. 254%Very Rare
- yellow flowersLv. 261%Very Rare
Friend Safari Fighting
1 encounter- walkLv. 30Friend safari slot 333%Frequent