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Base Stats for Riolu
HP
40
Atk
70
Def
40
SpA
35
SpD
40
Spe
60
Best Moves for Riolu
Motivación
98.648%
Anticipo
76.270%
Amago
63.994%
A Bocajarro
53.808%
Día Soleado
32.508%
Demolición
24.252%
Detección
11.505%
Puño Bala
11.204%
Protección
9.512%
Other
18.299%
Best Teammates for Riolu
Best Items for Riolu
Banda Aguante
86.275%
Nothing
5.473%
Mineral Evol
4.245%
Other
4.007%
Best Abilities for Riolu
Bromista
94.476%
Impasible
5.524%
Fuerza Mental
0.000%
Best EV Spreads for Riolu
Firme
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
34.624%
Alegre
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
13.728%
Alegre
180/
20/
56/
0/
0/
252
10.518%
Alegre
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
10.332%
Cauta
252/
0/
132/
0/
124/
0
7.948%
Firme
252/
252/
4/
0/
0/
0
5.469%
Type Matchups for Riolu
Weak
Flying
2x
Psychic
2x
Fairy
2x
Resist
Bug
1/2x
Rock
1/2x
Dark
1/2x
Immune
None
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Riolu in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?
The top moves for Riolu in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I are Motivación (98.648%), Anticipo (76.270%), Amago (63.994%), A Bocajarro (53.808%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Riolu?
Riolu synergizes well with Calyrex-Ice (52.216%), Miraidon (30.078%), Iron Hands (27.806%), Grimmsnarl (26.978%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Riolu?
The most popular items for Riolu are Banda Aguante (86.275%), Nothing (5.473%), Mineral Evol (4.245%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Riolu?
The most common abilities for Riolu are Bromista (94.476%) and Impasible (5.524%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Riolu?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Riolu?
The most common EV spread for Riolu is Firme with 4/252/0/0/0/252 (34.624% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
What is Riolu weak to and resistant against?
Riolu is weak to Flying (2x), Psychic (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to no attacking types.
Is Riolu good in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I?
Riolu is currently ranked in the VGC 2025 Regulation Set I metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Assault VestRocky HelmetSafety GogglesRoom Service Sitrus Berry Covert Cloak Other Fake OutKnock OffFlare BlitzParting ShotU-turnWill-O-WispTauntOther
47.67%
Miraidon electricdragonHadron EngineChoice ScarfChoice SpecsAssault VestLife Orb Covert Cloak Other Electro DriftVolt SwitchDraco MeteorSnarlDazzling GleamProtect Other
42.62%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostLife OrbFocus SashChoice SpecsSpell Tag Covert Cloak Spooky Plate Leftovers Other Astral BarrageProtectPsychicNasty PlotPollen PuffEncoreDraining KissExpanding Force Will-O-Wisp Calm Mind Shadow Ball Trick Tera Blast Other
36.90%
Zamazenta-Crowned fightingsteelDauntless ShieldRusted ShieldBody PressProtectWide GuardHeavy SlamImprisonIron HeadOther
34.05%
Urshifu fightingwaterUnseen FistFocus SashChoice ScarfChoice BandMystic WaterOther Surging StrikesAqua JetClose CombatU-turnDetectTauntProtectOther
29.94%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceClear AmuletLeftoversNever-Melt IceChoice Band Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Other Glacial LanceTrick RoomProtectHigh HorsepowerLeech SeedImprison Close Combat Icicle Crash Other
29.23%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle Seed Other Fake OutGrassy GlideU-turnWood HammerOther
25.70%
Chien-Pao darkiceSword of RuinFocus SashLife OrbAssault Vest Safety Goggles Other ProtectSucker PunchIce SpinnerIcicle CrashTauntSacred SwordIce ShardCrunchRuinationOther
21.01%
Electrofuria electricdragonProtosynthesisBooster EnergyLife OrbMagnetAssault VestZap Plate Other ThunderclapThunderboltProtectDraco MeteorDragon PulseSnarl Other
16.76%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Covert CloakFocus SashAbility Shield Mental Herb Other TailwindMoonblastEncoreLight ScreenFake TearsTauntEndeavorDazzling Gleam Protect Other
16.37%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Rocky HelmetMental HerbCovert Cloak Sitrus Berry Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffSludge BombOther
15.83%
Grimmsnarl darkfairyPranksterFrisk Pickpocket Light ClayCovert CloakOther Light ScreenSpirit BreakReflectThunder WaveFake OutScary FaceFoul PlayParting Shot Other
15.06%
Kyogre waterDrizzleMystic WaterChoice ScarfAssault VestChoice Specs Covert Cloak Splash Plate Leftovers Power Lens Other Water SpoutOrigin PulseProtectHydro PumpThunderIce BeamTera Blast Other
14.84%
Volcarona bugfireFlame BodySwarm LeftoversElectric SeedRocky HelmetCovert Cloak Grassy Seed Other ProtectQuiver DanceFiery DanceStruggle BugGiga DrainFlamethrowerRage PowderTailwindOther
14.47%
Smeargle normalMoodyTechnicianOwn Tempo Focus SashOther Follow MeSporeFake OutDecorateWide GuardSpiky ShieldOther
14.05%
Landorus groundflyingSheer ForceSand Force Life OrbChoice Scarf Focus Sash Other Earth PowerSludge BombProtectSandsear StormTauntSubstituteOther
13.60%
Tornadus flyingPranksterDefiant Covert CloakSharp BeakRocky HelmetFocus Sash Mental Herb Sky Plate Other TailwindBleakwind StormTauntProtectRain DanceOther
12.84%
Melenaleteo ghostfairyProtosynthesisFocus SashBooster EnergyChoice SpecsOther MoonblastProtectIcy WindShadow BallTauntThunder WaveDazzling GleamOther
11.05%
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailCud Chew Sap Sipper Electric SeedSitrus BerrySafety Goggles Mental Herb Rocky Helmet Throat Spray Other Trick RoomHelping HandFoul PlayPsychicImprisonProtectPsychic NoiseRoarAlly Switch Other
9.83%
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldElectric SeedPower HerbLeftoversCovert Cloak Mental Herb Grassy Seed Choice Specs Other Moongeist BeamTrick RoomWide GuardMoonblastMeteor BeamProtectExpanding ForceCalm MindOther
9.39%
Groudon groundDroughtAssault VestClear AmuletSitrus Berry Leftovers Covert Cloak Other Precipice BladesHeat CrashProtectHigh HorsepowerStone EdgeBulldozeWill-O-Wisp Rock Slide Brick Break Fire Punch Bulk Up Other
9.14%
Chi-Yu darkfireBeads of RuinChoice ScarfChoice Specs Other Heat WaveDark PulseSnarlOverheatFlamethrowerRuinationOther
8.46%
Sneasler fightingpoisonUnburdenPoison Touch Pressure Electric SeedOther Fake OutDire ClawClose CombatToxic SpikesThroat ChopAcid SprayUpper HandLow KickFeintOther
8.12%
Koraidon fightingdragonOrichalcum PulseLife OrbClear AmuletAbility ShieldPsychic Seed Choice Scarf Covert Cloak Loaded Dice Other Flare BlitzProtectFlame ChargeClose CombatCollision CourseDragon ClawU-turn Drain Punch Swords Dance Other
7.90%
Ogerpon-Cornerstone grassrockSturdyCornerstone MaskIvy CudgelFollow MeSpiky ShieldWood HammerPower WhipTauntEncore Other
7.59%
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