Riolu
#447 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Riolu
The best moves for Riolu are Counter and Blaze Kick when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Counter and Cross Chop deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
15.6DPS
40DPS
Defending
15.6DPS
40DPS
Trainer Battles
3EPT
1.89DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Riolu family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Riolu evolves into Lucario for 50 Candy, then temporarily into Mega Lucario.
- Evolving Mega Lucario costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
Game images
Riolu, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Riolu is a Fighting Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves. Riolu's best moveset is Counter & Blaze Kick and it has a Max CP of 1,123. Riolu evolves into Lucario.
About
"It uses waves called auras to communicate with others of its kind. It doesn't make any noise during this time, so its enemies can't detect it."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Counter | 13 | 15.6 |
| Quick Attack | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.52 |
| Brick Break | 40 | 3 | 1.45 |
| Low Sweep | 40 | 3 | 1.45 |
| Blaze Kick | 40 | 3 | 1.21 |
| Cross Chop | 50 | 2 | 1.2 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Counter
15.6 DPS
|
Blaze Kick
40 DPS
|
7 | 100% |
|
Counter
15.6 DPS
|
Cross Chop
40 DPS
|
6.9 | 99% |
|
Counter
15.6 DPS
|
Brick Break
32 DPS
|
6.8 | 97% |
|
Counter
15.6 DPS
|
Thunder Punch
25 DPS
|
6.3 | 90% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Blaze Kick
40 DPS
|
6.3 | 90% |
|
Counter
15.6 DPS
|
Low Sweep
24 DPS
|
6.2 | 89% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Cross Chop
40 DPS
|
6.2 | 89% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Brick Break
32 DPS
|
6.1 | 87% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Thunder Punch
25 DPS
|
5.6 | 80% |
|
Quick Attack
10 DPS
|
Low Sweep
24 DPS
|
5.4 | 78% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Riolu?
Riolu is weak to , Psychic and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Riolu is Deoxys (Attack Forme) with Zen Headbutt and Psycho Boost, followed by Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Rayquaza and Mega Mewtwo X.
The top Riolu counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 93% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 92% | |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | 91% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 90% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 89% | |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | 88% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
127 |
| Defense |
|
78 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.7 m |
| Weight | 20.2 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
425 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
567 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
851 |
|
Level 40 |
993 |
|
Level 50 |
1,123 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 709 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 922 |