# Riolu - Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Riolu in Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series5`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series5 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5/Riolu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series5/Riolu
- **Format Overview**: [Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series5](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series5)

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## Common Moves
- **Coaching**: 99.438%
- **Copycat**: 79.861%
- **Feint**: 68.431%
- **Protect**: 51.840%
- **Detect**: 32.845%
- **Quick Guard**: 13.406%
- **Bullet Punch**: 12.004%
- **Helping Hand**: 11.876%
- **Brick Break**: 7.106%
- **High Jump Kick**: 6.120%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.948%
- **Steadfast**: 0.051%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 91.784%
- **Eviolite**: 7.356%
- **Other**: 0.860%

## Common Teammates
- **Rillaboom**: 55.433%
- **Incineroar**: 53.689%
- **Cinderace**: 46.256%
- **Dragapult**: 40.344%
- **Snorlax**: 30.568%
- **Braviary**: 17.368%

## FAQ for Riolu in series5-1760

### What are the top moves for Riolu?
The most common moves for Riolu are Coaching, Copycat, Feint, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Riolu?
Riolu is frequently paired with Rillaboom, Incineroar, Cinderace, Dragapult. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Riolu?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Riolu?
The top build for Riolu features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 30.440% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Riolu?
Riolu is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.948%) and the item **Focus Sash** (91.784%).

### What is the most common role for Riolu?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Riolu often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the series5-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Riolu?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Sp. Atk | 35 |
| Sp. Def | 40 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **285** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Riolu on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5/Riolu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 5 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series5) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series5) - Build teams with Riolu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*