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
- 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
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
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 with Blaze Kick. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Riolu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Riolu takes super effective damage from Fairy, Flying, Psychic. It resists Bug, Dark, Rock.
What is Riolu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Riolu reaches 1,123 CP at level 50 and 993 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Riolu?
A 15/15/15 Riolu shows 567 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 709 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 425 CP.