Riolu
Fighting-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Lucario for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Counter Blaze Kick
Same-type attack bonus on Counter. Blaze Kick costs 33 energy for 40 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Riolu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 325
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- Eggs
- 5 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 567 CP
Riolu moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter Best STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 10 | 13 | 1.0s | 10 | 13 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Kick Best | Fire | 40 | 33 | 1.0s | 40 | 1.21 |
| Brick Break STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 1.5s | 26.7 | 1.21 |
| Cross Chop STAB | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Low Sweep STAB | Fighting | 40 | 33 | 2.0s | 20 | 1.21 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Quick Attack | Normal | 5 | 8 | 1 | 5.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Kick | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Brick Break | Fighting | 50 | 40 | 1.25 | Buff / debuff |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Low Sweep | Fighting | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Quick Attack builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Riolu is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Riolu
How to get Riolu
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 5 km eggs · shiny possible
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 858 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 929 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 536 | 582 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 666 | 724 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 536 | 582 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 405 | 440 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 536 | 582 |
Is Riolu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Riolu has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (127), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 44 |
| Lv 3 | 74 |
| Lv 4 | 104 |
| Lv 5 | 134 |
| Lv 6 | 164 |
| Lv 7 | 194 |
| Lv 8 | 224 |
| Lv 9 | 254 |
| Lv 10 | 284 |
| Lv 11 | 312 |
| Lv 12 | 340 |
| Lv 13 | 369 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 397 |
| Lv 15 | 425 |
| Lv 16 | 454 |
| Lv 17 | 482 |
| Lv 18 | 511 |
| Lv 19 | 539 |
| Lv 20 | 567 |
| Lv 21 | 596 |
| Lv 22 | 624 |
| Lv 23 | 653 |
| Lv 24 | 681 |
| Lv 25 | 709 |
| Lv 26 | 738 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 766 |
| Lv 28 | 795 |
| Lv 29 | 823 |
| Lv 30 | 851 |
| Lv 31 | 866 |
| Lv 32 | 880 |
| Lv 33 | 894 |
| Lv 34 | 908 |
| Lv 35 | 922 |
| Lv 36 | 936 |
| Lv 37 | 951 |
| Lv 38 | 965 |
| Lv 39 | 979 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 993 |
| Lv 41 | 1,006 |
| Lv 42 | 1,019 |
| Lv 43 | 1,031 |
| Lv 44 | 1,044 |
| Lv 45 | 1,057 |
| Lv 46 | 1,070 |
| Lv 47 | 1,083 |
| Lv 48 | 1,096 |
| Lv 49 | 1,110 |
| Lv 50 | 1,123 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0447
- Height
- 0.70 m
- Weight
- 20.20 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0447_POKEMON_RIOLU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Riolu in Pokemon GO?
Riolu's best moveset is Counter (fast) with Blaze Kick (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Riolu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Riolu takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic-type moves. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Riolu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Riolu reaches 1,123 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 993 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Riolu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Riolu shows 567 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 709 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Riolu in Pokemon GO?
Riolu spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 5 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Riolu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Riolu is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.