#447
Riolu
Emanation Pokémon
Fighting
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Base Stats
HP 40
Attack 70
Defense 40
Sp. Atk 35
Sp. Def 40
Speed 60
Total 285
Type Effectiveness
Weak to
Abilities
Evolution Chain
Moves
Locations
Details
Category Emanation Pokémon
Height 0.7 m
Weight 20.2 kg
Base Exp 57
Growth Rate Medium Slow
Capture Rate 75
Base Happiness 70
Gender 87.5% ♂ / 12.5% ♀
Habitat —
Egg Groups No Eggs
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
lc Usage: 0.2%
Agility
Item
Life Orb
Ability
Inner Focus
Nature
Adamant
EVs
Atk 196
Def 36
SpD 36
Spe 196
Swords Dance
Item
Focus Sash / Life Orb
Ability
Inner Focus
Nature
Adamant
EVs
Atk 196
Def 36
SpD 36
Spe 196
Lead
Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Inner Focus
Nature
Adamant
EVs
Atk 196
SpD 36
Spe 196
Strategy Overview
Although Riolu may lack the ability to switch into common attacks as well as other Little Cup sweepers, he makes up for it by having excellent coverage moves, good Attack and Speed stats, and resistances to Rock-, Bug-, and Dark-type attacks. Riolu also has the advantage over other Agility sweepers, due to the fact that with only three moves he can hit nearly every common wall in Little Cup for super effective damage. With all that in mind, Riolu is a great choice for any team in need of a strong late-game cleaner.
Most Used Moves
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc