Type Matchups
Riolu is a Fighting-type Pokémon. It's weak to Flying, Psychic, Fairy moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Riolu by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Riolu excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 285.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Riolu fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fighting-Steel-Fairy
Balanced offensive core with complementary resistances
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Add to Team Builder →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riolu weak to?
Riolu is weak to Flying (2×), Psychic (2×), Fairy (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Riolu?
The best teammates for Riolu are Magnemite, Magneton, Steelix because they resist Riolu's key weaknesses.
Is Riolu good for competitive?
Riolu can work on a team with proper support. Riolu excels as a versatile team member with a base stat total of 285.
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Riolu is a Fighting-type Pokémon
Magnemite covers Riolu's weaknesses
Magneton covers Riolu's weaknesses
Steelix covers Riolu's weaknesses
Skarmory covers Riolu's weaknesses
Mawile covers Riolu's weaknesses
Riolu is available in Scarlet Violet
Riolu is available in Sword Shield
Riolu is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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