Riolu - OU Copycat 'Sweeper'

[Jaetheho]

Vileplume is still better (Aromatherapy), Trapinch is really, really bad, chansey has been good since ever, Flareon is still bad, and Riolu... well, you're probably correct on that one, lol

Once this is released, it'll be fun in the BT BS.

flareon is NOT bad.

 

[stephenjm]

This would work well with jellicent, I think. It blocks rapid spin, is immune to priority moves like mach punch, vacuum wave, extremespeed, fakeout, quick attack, and aqua jet (if it has water absorb) and resists bullet punch and ice shard. it is weak to sucker punch, but this can be worked around since sucker punch only hits when you are using an attacking move. The only other priority it is weak to is shadow sneak, which isn't too common.

 

[sworm09]

Making a team with this build of Riolu is like making a watch. Each piece is important to the overall operation of the team, and it works great when all of the "gears" get to do their jobs. But if even one piece messes up the entire watch goes to crap.

 

[PokéMontage]

flareon is NOT bad.

Alright, let's get real here. We all know you posted a neat warstory where your Flareon swept, but that doesn't change the fact that it's a fairly mediocre Pokemon to use competitively.

 

[Flareon]

This is kinda like F.E.A.R, it's so gimmicky, but if you can pull it off, it's totally worth it for the look on your opponents face.

 

[ssbbm]

flareon is NOT bad.

his most powerful neutral move is return.
"lol"
Also, riolu seems decent, although imo you'd always want to use roar, not overhead throw, since overhead throw kinda does nothing and you'll hurt yourself against nattorei.

 

[AeroSaar]

Roar seems like the better option over circle throw, if for nothing more than the accuracy gain.

 

[breh]

it's the only option, circle throw can't be called.

 

[WiredSushi]

does riolu lose prankster upon evolving into lucario?

no its a dream world ability

 

[TM13IceBeam]

no its a dream world ability

yes, it becomes Justified.