Ascended Heroes·#112·2025
Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon, is a beloved Fighting-type from Generation IV, known for its unique aura-sensing abilities and its evolution into the iconic Lucario, holding significant cultural weight within the Pokémon universe. This particular Riolu card from the 2025 Ascended Heroes set is a common non-holo variant, standing out with its dynamic artwork and a strategically interesting attack. Here, visitors will find comprehensive details on Riolu's Pokédex lore, its card mechanics including HP, attack names, energy costs, damage, effects, weakness, and the edition's history.
Read more ↓Riolu is a Fighting-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, known as the Emanation Pokémon. It is the pre-evolution of the beloved Lucario, a fan-favorite Pokémon with a significant presence across the franchise. Riolu is characterized by its small, bipedal, canine-like appearance, primarily blue and black, with a distinctive mask-like pattern around its eyes and two black appendages on its head. These appendages are used to sense auras, allowing Riolu to perceive emotions and even communicate with others through these energy waves. Riolu typically inhabits mountainous regions and forests, often training rigorously to hone its fighting skills. Its diet is not explicitly detailed in the Pokédex, but like many Fighting-type Pokémon, it likely consumes a varied diet to support its active lifestyle. In the games, Riolu evolves into Lucario when leveled up with high friendship during the daytime, showcasing a unique bond-based evolution mechanic. In the anime, Riolu often appears as a companion to trainers, demonstrating its loyalty and developing its abilities. Its role in the cultural landscape of Pokémon is profound, representing themes of friendship, training, and inner strength, making it a popular choice for merchandise and fan art. Riolu's Fighting type gives it advantages against Normal, Ice, Rock, Dark, and Steel types, while being weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy types.
Last updated: April 7, 2026
