Riolu

Damage Calculator
Usage Percent
0%
Monthly Rank
#208

Base Stats for Riolu

HP
40
Atk
70
Def
40
SpA
35
SpD
40
Spe
60

Best Moves for Riolu

Follow Me
100.000%
Detect
93.539%
Feint
93.539%
Helping Hand
69.080%
High Jump Kick
30.292%
Other
13.550%

Best Items for Riolu

Focus Sash
95.199%
Other
4.801%

Best Abilities for Riolu

Prankster
70.534%
Inner Focus
29.466%
Steadfast
0.000%

Best EV Spreads for Riolu

Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
64.581%
Brave
252/
252/
0/
0/
4/
0
29.466%
Calm
252/
0/
156/
0/
100/
0
4.432%

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 18?

The top moves for Riolu in VGC 18 are Follow Me (100.000%), Detect (93.539%), Feint (93.539%), Helping Hand (69.080%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.

What are the best teammates for Riolu?

Riolu synergizes well with Greninja (56.940%), Nihilego (56.940%), Porygon-Z (56.939%), Pheromosa (56.939%). 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 Focus Sash (95.199%), Other (4.801%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.

What ability is best for Riolu?

The most common abilities for Riolu are Prankster (70.534%) and Inner Focus (29.466%). 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 Jolly with 4/252/0/0/0/252 (64.581% 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 18?

Riolu is currently ranked in the VGC 18 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.





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