Riolu

リオル · 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: リオル
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.

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Riolu

Stage 1

Base form

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Lucario

Stage 2

From Riolu

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 040

/255
Attack 070

/255
Defense 040

/255
Sp. Atk 035

/255
Sp. Def 040

/255
Speed 060

/255

§ III

Best Riolu cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 31 cards.

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§ 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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