#030 · Emanation Pokémon
Riolu
Fighting
Lumiose City — Plaza District
Plaza alleys, gym zones
Quick Answers
Where do you find Riolu in Z-A?
Riolu spawns in Plaza District alleys and near the battle facilities of Lumiose City, usually in the morning.
How do you evolve Riolu?
Riolu evolves into Lucario with high friendship during the daytime.
About Riolu
The aura cub from Sinnoh. Riolu senses the emotions of nearby people through aura waves. In Z-A it evolves into Lucario — whose exclusive Z-aura Mega form, Lucario (Mega Z), is one of the game's flagship Mega Evolutions.
Riolu Base Stats
HP
40
Attack
70
Defense
40
Sp. Atk
35
Sp. Def
40
Speed
60
Total285
Riolu Type Weaknesses
Flying2x — Weak
Psychic2x — Weak
Fairy2x — Weak
Type effectiveness multipliers. Resistances (Bug ×0.5, Rock ×0.5, Dark ×0.5).
Abilities
✦ Steadfast✦ Inner Focus✦ Prankster
Evolution & Mega Evolution
Riolu can Mega Evolve into Lucario (Mega Z) — one of the new Z-A Mega forms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lucario in Z-A?
Yes — Lucario is in Z-A, and its new exclusive Mega form Lucario (Mega Z) is a flagship Mega Evolution of the game.