#0447
— Emanation Pokémon
Riolu
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Riolu is a fighting-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 285 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a physical attacking profile. Its Steadfast ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Riolu. Build around what Riolu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Riolu takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Riolu into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (70)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (35)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 60)
- BST
- 285 (low for the format)
Riolu is a fighting-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 285 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a physical attacking profile. Its Steadfast ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Riolu. Build around what Riolu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Riolu
Riolu is the Emanation Pokémon a Fighting type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 285 with Steadfast or Inner Focus as abilities.
What is Riolu weak to?
Riolu is a Fighting-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It resists Bug, Rock, Dark.
How to counter Riolu
To counter Riolu in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Flying or Psychic or Fairy moves and can withstand its Fighting STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Riolu in competitive teams
Riolu can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Riolu on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
