Riolu Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

Riolu Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Riolu can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Riolu level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Counter
Brick Break
5.36
21.2
2797.0s
3.29
2
Counter
Low Sweep
5.36
21.2
2797.0s
3.29
3
Counter
Cross Chop
5.36
21.2
2797.0s
3.29
4
Counter
Blaze Kick
5.36
21.2
2797.0s
3.29
5
Counter
Thunder Punch
5.36
21.2
2797.0s
3.29
6
Quick Attack
Blaze Kick
3.72
14.7
4031.0s
2.28
7
Quick Attack
Brick Break
3.72
14.7
4037.7s
2.28
8
Quick Attack
Thunder Punch
3.69
14.6
4060.7s
2.26
9
Quick Attack
Low Sweep
3.69
14.6
4066.6s
2.26
10
Quick Attack
Cross Chop
3.62
14.3
4146.7s
2.22

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Riolu PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Riolu moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Brick Break

Fighting type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Riolu Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Riolu can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fighting- and Normal-type damage. Counter matches Riolu's own typing and earns a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Counter

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.0s

DPS

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Quick Attack

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.5s – 0.8s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Counter
13
9
1.0s
13
Quick Attack
10
13
1.0s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Counter	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Quick Attack	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%

Riolu Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Riolu can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fire-, Fighting-, and Electric-type damage. Brick Break, Cross Chop, and Low Sweep match Riolu's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Blaze Kick

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.6s

DPE

1.21

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.71

Archetype

Brick Break

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.7s – 1.3s

DPE

1.21

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.25

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Defense by 20%

Cross Chop

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

0.8s – 1.2s

DPE

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-35

DPE

1.57

Archetype

Low Sweep

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 1.8s

DPE

1.21

Weather boost

Overcast (Cloudy)

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

Archetype

Thunder Punch

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.9s – 1.8s

DPE

1.52

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-40

DPE

1.5

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Blaze Kick
40
-33
1.0s
40
Brick Break
40
-33
1.5s
26.67
Cross Chop
50
-50
1.5s
33.33
Low Sweep
40
-33
2.0s
20
Thunder Punch
50
-33
2.0s
25

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Blaze Kick	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	160%	100%
Brick Break	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Cross Chop	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Low Sweep	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	62.5%	62.5%	160%	39.1%	100%	160%	160%	62.5%
Thunder Punch	100%	100%	160%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	39.1%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Riolu carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

10,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riolu's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Counter and Brick Break make up Riolu's best raid moveset, dealing 5.4 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Riolu for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Riolu learn in Pokémon GO?

Riolu can learn 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves.

How much does Riolu's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Riolu costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.

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