#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.
Riolu is a Fighting-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Riolu is a Fighting-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic, Fairy. It resists Bug, Rock, Dark.
- Flying2× damage
- Psychic2× damage
- Fairy2× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Rock0.5× damage
- Dark0.5× damage
Riolu has no type immunities.
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.
Flying-type counters
Want the full picture? See Riolu's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
