# Riolu - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Riolu in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Riolu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Riolu
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Riolu.

## Common Moves
- **Coaching**: 99.842%
- **Copycat**: 63.145%
- **Protect**: 47.101%
- **Rain Dance**: 38.167%
- **Bullet Punch**: 37.757%
- **Detect**: 27.263%
- **Sunny Day**: 27.064%
- **Feint**: 21.715%
- **Helping Hand**: 12.969%
- **Brick Break**: 8.900%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.795%
- **Steadfast**: 0.163%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.042%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 60.475%
- **Mental Herb**: 35.086%
- **Other**: 4.438%

## Common Teammates
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 31.368%
- **Indeedee-F**: 29.347%
- **Moltres-Galar**: 29.005%
- **Metagross**: 25.993%
- **Stakataka**: 25.387%
- **Whimsicott**: 24.137%

## FAQ for Riolu in series8-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Riolu?
Riolu is frequently paired with Calyrex-Ice, Indeedee-F, Moltres-Galar, Metagross. 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 **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 26.568% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Riolu?
Riolu is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.795%) and the item **Focus Sash** (60.475%).

### 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 series8-1760 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/series8/Riolu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*