Riolu Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

40

Attack

70

Defense

40

Sp. Atk

35

Sp. Def

40

Speed

60

Total

285

Evolution

1. Riolu
2. →
   Lucario

Best counters to Riolu

• LunalaHits for 2×
• Dawn NecrozmaHits for 2×
• Shadow CalyrexHits for 2×
• HoopaHits for 2×
• Flutter ManeHits for 2×
• DrifblimHits for 2×

Other Fighting Pokémon

• Mankey
• Primeape
• Machop
• Machoke
• Machamp
• Galarian Farfetch’d
• Hitmonlee
• Hitmonchan
• Paldean Tauros (Combat Breed)
• Tyrogue
• Hitmontop
• Makuhita

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.