Riolu is a small, blue, canine Pokémon. It has a black torso and legs, a blue tail, and a yellow collar. It has rounded bumps on the backs of its forepaws. It has a black "mask" and red eyes. It stands on its toes instead of its entire foot. It is sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura; however, It does not have the ability to fully use these powers, although it can still emanate these waves to communicate and sense them, albeit only in ripples. It has developed two black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Riolu reads or manipulates aura, a special energy that it senses. Like almost all Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance and is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time. It is a playful, energetic, and loyal Pokémon.

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Satoshi, Iris & Dent continue their travels through the Isshu region. After successfully winning his eighth and final Gym Badge against Homika in Tachiwaki City, Shirona invites everyone to stay at her villa in East Isshu, where old friend Hikari is also staying and where they participate in the Pokémon World Tournament Junior Cup after which Satoshi participates in the Isshu League. Team Rocket, meanwhile, initiate their final plan for the Isshu region-what is their purpose in their desire for the legendary Pokémon Meloetta?

Rikako Aikawa is a voice actress. She was formerly married to voice actor [Mitsuo Iwata](https://anilist.co/staff/95399/Mitsuo-Iwata).

On March 28, 2025, she and Mitsuo Iwata announced their divorce via a [joint announcement](https://x.com/mitsuo_iwata_77/status/1905817258972295680) on Iwata's Twitter account.

**Non anime roles:**
- Berry - Kamen Rider J (Movie) and Kamen Rider World (Movie)

A new Pocket Monsters manga based on the 2019 Pocket Monsters anime.

In Lively Town on the Water Continent, a team of Froakie and Riolu rush to their first day of work at the Expedition Society. Ampharos assigns them to explore the newly-found dungeon CoroCoro Pass, though warns the team of a strong Pokémon reported to be deep inside it. In light of this, Archen is assigned to assist them on the mission. 
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As the team reaches the dungeon's depths, Riolu recalls Ampharos's advice, and the team is suddenly attacked by a territorial Garchomp, who approaches from above and declares them intruders.