Is Riolu Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Riolu Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 39% win rate and 0.1% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Riolu Deck?

The core cards for Riolu Deck are: Riolu, Riolu, Riolu. Top tournament builds also commonly include Darkrai, Igglybuff, Mega Lucario ex, Arena of Antiquity.

What is the best Riolu Deck deck list?

The top-performing Riolu Deck list runs: 2x Darkrai, 2x Igglybuff, 2x Mega Lucario ex, 1x Riolu, 1x Riolu, 1x Arena of Antiquity, 2x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 1x Korrina, 2x Poké Ball, 2x Professor’s Research, 1x Sabrina, 2x X Speed. This build achieved 6W-3L at Lagoon Mega Wars (Parasol and Poke Lady Prize).

What beats Riolu Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Riolu Deck's core Pokemon are weak to psychic types. Strong counters include Mega Altaria ex Deck, Giratina ex Deck, Klefki Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Riolu Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 146 packs to collect all core cards for Riolu Deck. Most cards are reasonably accessible through regular pack opening.

Riolu Deck

0.1% of the meta · Updated May 22, 2026

Tier 3

Win Rate

39.3%

Meta Share

0.1%

Core Cards

Estimated Pack Cost

146

estimated packs to collect all core cards

3x Common~49/ea

RioluCommon

Pulsing Aura66 pks

RioluCommon

Dialga47 pks

RioluCommon

Shining33 pks

Estimates based on pull rates. Actual results may vary.

Core Cards

Riolu

Space-Time Smackdown #091

Riolu

Shining Revelry #042

Riolu

B3 #079

Key Moves & Abilities

How to Play

Build your strategy around Riolu. It's the deck's main damage dealer.

This is a mono-fighting deck, giving you consistent energy draws. Every energy card works for any attacker.

Top players consistently include Mega Lucario ex, Arena of Antiquity, Copycat, Cyrus, Korrina alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.