Riolu (#0447) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk7067–134130–262

Def4040–10176–196

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD4040–10176–196

Spe6058–123112–240

Total285Higher than 11% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+123Max112No SP80Min72Scarf184Tailwind246

At max Speed, Riolu outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fairy2×Flying2×Psychic2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Rock½×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingPoisonGroundGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragon

Abilities

Steadfast
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.
PranksterHidden ability
Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

0.69% of teams · rank #59 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Damp Rock
Ability: Prankster
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 196 Atk / 116 Def / 196 SpD
Tera Type: Fighting

Copycat
Rain Dance
Close Combat
Bulk Up

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.61%
Rated 1500+2.11%
Rated 1630+0.69%
Rated 1760+0.08%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.69%

Moves

Copycat98.4%
Rain Dance81.1%
Close Combat59.2%
Bulk Up56.9%
High Jump Kick33.6%
Swords Dance18.6%
Substitute14.7%
Ice Punch10.5%
Protect7.2%
Final Gambit7.2%

Items

Damp Rock81.1%
Eviolite16.7%
Life Orb2.2%
Focus Sash0%
Black Belt0%
Expert Belt0%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Adamant 196 Atk / 116 Def / 196 SpD57.4%
Impish 116 HP / 36 Atk / 116 Def / 196 SpD / 36 Spe16.3%
Jolly 116 HP / 196 Atk / 196 Spe14.5%
Timid 196 HP / 36 Atk / 36 Def / 36 SpD / 196 Spe7.2%
Naughty 196 Atk / 36 Def / 76 SpA / 196 Spe2.2%

Tera types

Fighting84.9%
Steel10.4%
Electric4.1%
Ghost0.4%

Common teammates

Shroodle79.7%
Horsea75.4%
Dewpider56.8%
Gothita52.6%
Trapinch50.4%
Buizel23.4%
Psyduck17%
Chespin13.5%

Evolution

#0447RioluFighting
1. Level up with high friendship (day)#0448LucarioFightingSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

4FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

8Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

12CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

16Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

20Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

24Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

28ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

32Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

36Force PalmHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.FightingPhys60100%10

40Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

44Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

48CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

52Final GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

56ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM / HM / TR 43

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Egg moves 7

EggBiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

EggBullet PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.SteelPhys40100%30

EggCircle ThrowEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.FightingPhys6090%10

EggCross ChopHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FightingPhys10080%5

EggDetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

EggHigh Jump KickIf the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.FightingPhys13090%10

EggHowlRaises the user’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus——40

Pokédex entries

Category: Emanation Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Field

Original Sinnoh#115Extended Sinnoh#115Updated Unova#033Central Kalos#062Original Alola#279Original Poni#094Updated Alola#377Updated Poni#124Galar#298Crown Tundra#134Hisui#223Paldea#163Kitakami#064Lumiose#135

Though infantile in appearance, it has the mysterious ability to read the minds of humans. The pure of heart are met with Riolu's approval, while those of ill nature earn only its loathing.
Legends: Arceus
It can use waves called auras to gauge how others are feeling. These same waves can also tell this Pokémon about the state of the environment.
Shield
It’s exceedingly energetic, with enough stamina to keep running all through the night. Taking it for walks can be a challenging experience.
Sword
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.
Ultra Moon
It knows how people and Pokémon feel by looking at their auras. It doesn’t approach dangerous opponents.
Ultra Sun
It’s tough enough to run right through the night, and it’s also a hard worker, but it’s still just a youngster.
Moon
It can discern the physical and emotional states of people, Pokémon, and other natural things from the shape of their aura waves.
Sun
It uses the shapes of auras, which change according to emotion, to communicate with others.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
Platinum · Black · White
Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.
Pearl
The aura that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
Diamond · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: リオル
Japanese (romaji): Riolu
Korean: 리오르
Chinese (Traditional): 利歐路
Chinese (Simplified): 利欧路
French: Riolu
German: Riolu
Spanish: Riolu
Italian: Riolu

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 57
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Baby Pokémon: Yes

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Roaring-Sea CavesWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Roaring-Sea CavesWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield 10 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Sword 11 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Cap (Area 2)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Area 3)Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20

Ultra Moon 1 area

Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55

Ultra Sun 1 area

Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55

Moon 1 area

Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55

Sun 1 area

Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 6–26

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Fighting)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 22Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 6–26

White 2 1 area

Floccesy Ranch (inner)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–7

Black 2 1 area

Floccesy Ranch (inner)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 5–7

White 2 areas

Challengers Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
Challengers Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50

Black 2 areas

Challengers Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50
Challengers Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–50

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone MeadowWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–46

Platinum 1 area

Iron Island (B2F left)Receive egg as a gift · Lv 1

Pearl 1 area

Iron Island (B2F left)Receive egg as a gift · Lv 1

Diamond 1 area

Iron Island (B2F left)Receive egg as a gift · Lv 1