Riolu #0447 Generation IV
Emanation Pokémon

Riolu

· Riolu

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.

Type
Fighting
Stage
1 of 2
Category
Emanation Pokémon
Japanese
Height
0.7 m
Weight
20.2 kg
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Riolu.

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

  1. HP 040
    /255
  2. Attack 070
    /255
  3. Defense 040
    /255
  4. Sp. Atk 035
    /255
  5. Sp. Def 040
    /255
  6. Speed 060
    /255
§ IV

Riolu through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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  • 01 KS

    Kouki Saitou

    Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

    4 cards
    EX era → Scarlet & Violet era
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  • 02 KS

    Ken Sugimori

    Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

    2 cards
    EX era → Black & White era
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  • 03 NK

    Naoyo Kimura

    Naoyo Kimura has contributed Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2000 to 2025, spanning Aquapolis, Southern Islands, and Sword & Shield. The work leans playful and lighthearted, with balanced, character-focused staging and vibrant, softly watercolor-leaning color.

    2 cards
    Black & White era → Scarlet & Violet era
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  • 04 AE

    AKIRA EGAWA

    AKIRA EGAWA has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2019 to 2025, spanning Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. The work leans dynamic and illustrative, with action-forward framing, balanced staging, and vibrant, contrasting color choices.

    1 card
    Sun & Moon era
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  • 05 AK

    Akira Komayama

    Akira Komayama is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2011 to 2025, with artwork appearing across Sword & Shield, Black & White, and Sun & Moon. The work is defined by cartoon-forward character focus, balanced yet dynamic layouts, and vibrant, playful color.

    1 card
    Black & White era
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§ V

All Riolu cards

12 of 31 cards · refined archive view.