Type matchups
Damage Riolu takes from each attacking type.
As a Fighting type, Riolu has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 30 other Pokémon share the Fighting typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 35
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 285
Riolu has a base stat total of 285, higher than 10% of Pokémon. With Attack (70) well above Sp. Atk (35), it works best as a physical attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 40 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail.
Riolu can have the abilities Steadfast, Inner Focus and Prankster.
How to beat Riolu
Riolu takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Lunala hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Riolu's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Riolu's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Riolu's Fighting moves.
Evolution
Riolu is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Riolu → Lucario) and evolves into Lucario.
Best counters to Riolu
Other Fighting Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Riolu weak to?
As a Fighting type, Riolu takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.
What is Riolu resistant to?
Riolu resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.
What are the best counters to Riolu?
Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Riolu with super-effective attacks.