# Riolu - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Riolu in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Riolu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Riolu
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Follow Me**: 100.000%
- **Detect**: 93.539%
- **Feint**: 93.539%
- **Helping Hand**: 69.080%
- **High Jump Kick**: 30.292%
- **Other**: 13.550%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 70.534%
- **Inner Focus**: 29.466%
- **Steadfast**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 95.199%
- **Other**: 4.801%

## Common Teammates
- **Greninja**: 56.940%
- **Nihilego**: 56.940%
- **Porygon-Z**: 56.939%
- **Pheromosa**: 56.939%
- **Incineroar**: 56.939%
- **Dusclops**: 30.479%

## FAQ for Riolu in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Riolu?
The most common moves for Riolu are Follow Me, Detect, Feint, Helping Hand. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Riolu?
Riolu is frequently paired with Greninja, Nihilego, Porygon-Z, Pheromosa. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 64.581% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Riolu?
Riolu is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (70.534%) and the item **Focus Sash** (95.199%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Riolu) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Riolu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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