# Riolu - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Riolu in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Riolu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Riolu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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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
- **Follow Me**: 100.000%
- **Protect**: 99.362%
- **Copycat**: 99.361%
- **Sunny Day**: 99.360%
- **Other**: 1.917%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 99.802%
- **Inner Focus**: 0.198%
- **Steadfast**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 99.981%
- **Other**: 0.019%

## Common Teammates
- **Oranguru**: 99.561%
- **Torkoal**: 99.559%
- **Tapu Lele**: 99.361%
- **Exeggcute**: 99.360%
- **Whimsicott**: 99.360%

## FAQ for Riolu in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Riolu?
The most common moves for Riolu are Follow Me, Protect, Copycat, Sunny Day. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Riolu?
Riolu is frequently paired with Oranguru, Torkoal, Tapu Lele, Exeggcute. 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 **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 99.360% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Riolu?
Riolu is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (99.802%) and the item **Focus Sash** (99.981%).

### 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 vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Riolu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Riolu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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