Competitive Information for Riolu [Scarlet/Violet]
Fighting
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Riolu? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Riolu is a stupendous Fighting-typed Pokemon. Riolu is not a Pokemon anyone usually expects sees on the battlefield. Riolu can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). Riolu is weak to Fairy, Flying, and Psychic-typed attacks.
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
- Crunch
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a marvelous Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Riolu? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Claw
Doubles Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is an interesting Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Fairy moves are bad against Steel/Poison/Fire.
Flying moves are bad against Steel/Rock/Electric.
Psychic moves are bad against Dark.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Riolu is: Steel
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Crunch / Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Crunch is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast / Thunder Punch
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
- Crunch
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical TERA-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is an astounding Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Crunch
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Crunch is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Earthquake / Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Poison Jab
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Earthquake is a physical TERA-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast / Ice Punch
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast / Facade
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ Facade is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Riolu is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast / Poison Jab
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast / Zen Headbutt
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Teratype Water moveset for Riolu
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Steadfast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Tera Blast
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Physical Sweeper Riolu (Steadfast)
Riolu is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Riolu's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Steadfast, if Riolu flinches its speed is raised by 1 stage. With a Eject Pack equipped, if Riolu's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
♦ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Riolu is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Riolu learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Riolu can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Riolu
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Quick Attack, Detect, Endure, Protect, Helping Hand, Feint, Bullet Punch, Vacuum Wave, Quick Guard
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
Moves that boost Riolu's stats
- Agility
- Bulk Up
- Howl
- Metal Claw
- Nasty Plot
- Swords Dance
- Trailblaze
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Riolu
- Earthquake
- Howl
- Protect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Riolu in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
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