Lucario (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
447MS.png #447: Riolu
Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Lucario (disambiguation).
Lucario
Aura Pokémon
ルカリオ
Lucario
#448
Lucario
Lucario
Mega Lucario
Mega Lucario



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fighting Steel
Unknown Unknown
Mega Lucario
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Steadfast or Inner Focus
Lucario
Cacophony
Mega Lucario
Cacophony
Justified
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Adaptability
Mega Lucario
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
87.5% male, 12.5% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Field and Human-Like
Hatch time
25 cycles
Height
3'11" 1.2 m
Lucario
4'03" 1.3 m
Mega Lucario
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
119.0 lbs. 54.0 kg
Lucario
126.8 lbs. 57.5 kg
Mega Lucario
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
Lucarionite [[|]]
Base experience yield
204
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
184
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 2
Lucario
0
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Mega Lucario
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
F448.png F000.png
Mega Lucario
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links

Lucario (Japanese: ルカリオ Lucario) is a dual-type Fighting/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Riolu when leveled up with high friendship during the day. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario using the Lucarionite.

Biology

Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like Pokémon, with fur that is predominantly blue and black. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has red eyes, a long snout and ears. When its mouth is open, it has two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso, and blue fur on its thighs that resembles shorts. It has a medium length tail of the same blue color as well. It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot. It has developed four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Lucario reads or manipulates aura, a special energy that it senses. Lucario can study this energy to predict the movements of their opponents and track their quarry. They also have the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, in the form of explosive spheres of energy. Lucario can understand human speech, and have been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy.

As Mega Lucario, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. It develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes are now orange-colored. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Its aura heightens throughout its body, which formed black markings on its blue fur.[1] In Kalos, Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega Evolution. People call Mega Lucario's fighting style heartless due to it being bathed in combative instincts and not showing any mercy to any other opposing Pokémon.

Lucario is considered to be prideful, and is extremely loyal to its Trainer. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice. It usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though one Lucario was seen eating Berries and plants, like roses. It has been seen eating chocolate, even though chocolate is not part of its natural diet.

In the anime

In the main series

 
Lucario in the anime

Major appearances

Lucario (M08)

Lucario debuted as one of the main Pokémon in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. He belonged to Sir Aaron and was sealed away in his staff for a thousand years. Ash later released him during a festival and he helped guide him to the Tree of Beginning after Mew teleported Pikachu there. However, he sacrificed himself to save the Tree of Beginning.

Maylene's Lucario

Lucario's main series debut was in Lost Leader Strategy! as Maylene's main Pokémon; it was first seen battling with Maylene in their training. Lucario used Aura Sphere to stop the battle of Electabuzz, Piplup, and Pikachu. It was used in Maylene's matches with Paul, Dawn, and Ash.

Riley's Lucario

Riley's Lucario debuted in Steeling Peace of Mind! at Iron Island. When Ash and his friends traveled there after being contacted by Barry, they found the local Steel-type Pokémon fighting brutally against each other and the other Pokémon on the island. When a crazed Aggron attacked Ash, Riley stepped in and had Lucario attack it with Close Combat. Despite being a Steel-type as well, Lucario wasn't immediately affected like the others of its type due to its strong aura.

Cameron's Lucario

Cameron's Riolu evolved into a Lucario in Cameron's Secret Weapon! in a Vertress Conference battle against Ash's Snivy. It beat Snivy and fought against Ash's Pikachu in A Unova League Evolution, and won, but lost to Virgil's Flareon later in the episode. It tends to walk outside of its Poké Ball.

Korrina's Lucario

Korrina's Lucario debuted in Mega Revelations! as her walking Pokémon. The duo obtained a Lucarionite in the following episode, allowing it to Mega Evolve. Korrina later used Lucario in her Gym battle against Ash, and later during the battle to stop the Giant Rock. It previously evolved from a Riolu. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball in the episodes it appeared in.

 
Mega Lucario in the anime
Other

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in The Aura Storm!, under the ownership of Korrina's grandfather Gurkinn. Gurkinn's Lucario was used in a battle against Korrina's Lucario, but when Korrina's Lucario lost control when Mega Evolved, Gurkinn's Lucario had to knock it out.

A Lucario appeared in I Choose You!, under the ownership of Sorrel.

Minor appearances

A Lucario made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, where it was seen dodging a Rayquaza's Hyper Beam.

A Coordinator's Lucario was seen on TV in Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!. It was participating in a Double Performance alongside a Froslass.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in Origins of Mega Evolution!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP066 Lucario Ash's Pokédex Lucario, the Aura Pokémon, and the evolved form of Riolu. By sensing the aura of its opponents, Lucario can read their thoughts and movements.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW108 Lucario Cameron's Pokédex Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. Lucario has the power to detect their opponent's thoughts and actions by reading their aura.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
XY030 Lucario Ash's Pokédex Lucario, the Aura Pokémon and the evolved form of Riolu. Lucario reads the thoughts of others and anticipates their movements by sensing their auras.

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

 
Lucario in the animated trailer

A Lucario appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of Nate. It and its Trainer pursued a member of the Shadow Triad across the frozen Opelucid City, but that member escaped with his comrades.

In the manga

 
Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Lucario (M08)

The Lucario from the eighth movie appears in the adaptation.

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Main article: Hiori's Lucario

Lucario is Hiori's primary Pokémon in Phantom Thief Pokémon 7.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Main article: Riley's Lucario
Main article: Korrina's Lucario

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, like in games, one appears under the ownership of Riley. It first appeared in Grumpy Gliscor.

Korrina has a Lucario which she Mega Evolves to help when X and his friends were attacked in Santalune City who first appeared in The Aegislash Agenda.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Main article: Maylene's Lucario
Main article: Riley's Lucario

Riley has a Lucario, which is his only known Pokémon. He trained it while he was on Iron Island in Serious Training on Iron Island!!.

Maylene sent out her Lucario to take on one of the Galactic Grunts in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.

Hareta's Riolu evolved into Lucario in A Novel Test!!.

Cynthia's Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with Mitsumi in A New Battle Begins!.

In the TCG

Main article: Lucario (TCG)

Other appearances

 
Lucario's official artwork for Pokkén Tournament

Pokkén Tournament

Lucario is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. Its moves include Force Palm, Bone Rush, Extreme Speed, and multiple variations of Aura Sphere. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast.

Super Smash Bros.

Main article: Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)


Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Lucario

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#116
Johto
#—
Diamond It has the ability to sense the Auras of all things. It understands human speech.
Pearl By catching the Aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Platinum A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
HeartGold It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #034
Black A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
White
Black 2 By reading the aura of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #063
Hoenn
#—
X By catching the Aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Y By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
Omega Ruby By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Alpha Sapphire By reading the auras of all things it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #280
Alola
USUM: #378
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.
Moon They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.
Ultra Sun It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.
Ultra Moon Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.


Mega Lucario

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos
Central #063
Hoenn
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #280
Alola
USUM: #378
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.
Moon It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.
Ultra Sun Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy.
Ultra Moon Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Riolu
Platinum
Evolve Riolu
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Riolu
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Riolu
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Riolu
Generation VI
X Y
Received from Korrina in the Tower of Mastery
Evolve Riolu
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Poni Grove (SOS Battle)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Poni GroveDay (SOS Battle)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
MD Time
Lost Wilderness (B11F-B17F)
MD Darkness
Evolve Wonder Mail unlocked Riolu
MD Sky
Lost Wilderness (B11F-B17F)
Ranger: SoA
Almia Castle (during mission), Capture Arena
Rumble
Windy Prairie
MD Blazing MD Light
Wonder Mail codes
MD Stormy
Evolve Riolu
PokéPark Wii
Flower Zone
Ranger: GS
Oblivia Ruins, Thunder Temple, Light Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark 2
Crag Area
Conquest
Evolve Riolu
Rumble U
Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice (Boss), NFC Figurine
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX3
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab (Back Boss)
Picross
Area 16: Stage 03


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
DP PalCity Lucario Japanese Japan 50 July 15 to September 2, 2007
DP 2008 World Championships Lucario English United States 30 August 17, 2008
DP 2008 World Championships Lucario French United States 30 August 17, 2008
DP 2008 World Championships Lucario German United States 30 August 17, 2008
DP 2008 World Championships Lucario Italian United States 30 August 17, 2008
DP 2008 World Championships Lucario Japanese United States 30 August 17, 2008
DP 2008 World Championships Lucario Spanish United States 30 August 17, 2008
BW Powerful Tag Lucario Japanese Japan 50 June 1 to 22, 2012
ORAS Mega Campaign Lucario All Japan 100 January 1 to 31, 2016
SM Sorrel's Lucario Japanese region Online 40 August 1 to 28, 2017
SM Sorrel's Lucario All Japan 40 August 22 to September 3, 2017
SMUSUM Sorrel's Lucario Korean region Online 40 December 9, 2017 to January 31, 2018

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
BW Global Link Lucario Japanese PGL 10 December 22, 2011 to January 31, 2012
BW Global Link Lucario English PGL 10 January 15 to May 23, 2012
BW Global Link Lucario French PGL 10 March 1 to May 23, 2012
BW Global Link Lucario German PGL 10 March 1 to May 23, 2012
BW Global Link Lucario Italian PGL 10 March 1 to May 23, 2012
BW Global Link Lucario Spanish PGL 10 March 1 to May 23, 2012
BW Global Link Lucario Korean PGL 10 April 16 to May 31, 2012

Held Items

Game Held Item(s)
Events*   Metal Coat (100%)   Leftovers (100%)
  Persim Berry (100%)   Lucarionite (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Lucario
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
115
108 - 183 211 - 361
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
525
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Mega Lucario
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
145
135 - 216 265 - 427
88
83 - 154 162 - 302
140
130 - 211 256 - 416
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
112
105 - 180 206 - 355
Total:
625
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
16/21 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ¼×
Bug ¼×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 —% 20
011 Laser Focus Normal Status 0000 —% 30
011 Foresight Normal Status 0000 —% 40
011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30
011 Detect Fighting Status 0000 —% 5
011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
Evo.Evo. Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 —% 20
066 Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
1111 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
1515 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100100% 20
1919 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —% 20
2424 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 08585% 40
2929 Bone Rush Ground Physical 02525 09090% 10
3333 Quick Guard Fighting Status 0000 —% 15
3737 Me First Normal Status 0000 —% 20
4242 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —% 30
4747 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
5151 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
5555 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5
6060 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10
6565 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01  TM01 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM04  TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM05  TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06  TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM08  TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM10  TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11  TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15  TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17  TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18  TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21  TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM26  TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27  TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29  TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30  TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM31  TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32  TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM39  TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM42  TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44  TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45  TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM47  TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM48  TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM52  TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM56  TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM65  TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM66  TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM68  TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM71  TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM75  TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM78  TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80  TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM84  TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TM87  TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88  TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90  TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM91  TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM97  TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100  TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Agility Psychic Status —% 30
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25
Blaze Kick Fire Physical 85 90% 10
Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30
Circle Throw Fighting Physical 60 90% 10
Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100 80% 5
Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15
Detect Fighting Status —% 5
Follow Me Normal Status —% 20
High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10
Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
Meteor MashUSUM Steel Physical 90 90% 10
Mind Reader Normal Status —% 5
Sky Uppercut Fighting Physical 85 90% 15
Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lucario in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lucario in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10
S M US UM Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15
S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
S M US UM Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
S M US UM Laser Focus Normal Status —% 30
S M US UM Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10
S M US UM Role Play Psychic Status —% 10
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Lucario can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Lucario cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
  Endure Normal Status —% 10
  Force Palm Fighting Physical 60 100% 10
  Copycat Normal Status —% 20
  Screech Normal Status 85% 40
  Reversal Fighting Physical 100% 15
  Nasty Plot Dark Status —% 20
  Final Gambit Fighting Special 100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By events

Generation VII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Event   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sorrel's Lucario High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10
  • A superscript level indicates that Lucario can learn this move normally in Generation VII
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Focus Energy Aura's Lucario (PCG-P Promo 79)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -10%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Fighting
Poké Assist:  
Fighting
Field move: None
Browser entry R-223
It launches orbs of Aura power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fighting
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Fighting
Field move:
(present)
 
(Crush ×4)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Fighting
Field move:
(past)
 
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry R-265/N-179
It attacks with punches.
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Lucario is traveling through the PokéPark, taking time to enjoy Tangrowth's Swing Along and Rayquaza's Balloon Panic. He likes some of the other Attractions, too.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
  Strong:   Weak:  
PokéPark Pad entry:
He is traveling around PokéPark for training. He likes to meet strong Pokémon.
Pokémon Conquest
  HP: ★★★ Move: Aura Sphere
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Inner Focus
Ability 2: Parry
Ability 3: Sprint
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★★
Evolves from Riolu when it has a link of 50% or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nagayoshi and Ranmaru
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fighting
Attack Power: ★★★★★

 

Power of Five
Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fighting
  Attack Power: 70 - 140   20

#078
 
 

Pummel
Increases damage done by any Fighting types in the combo.
Mega Effects   4
Erases all Pokémon five rows above and five rows below.
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  Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 236 Base Defense: 144
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Counter, Bullet Punch
Charged Attacks: Flash Cannon, Shadow Ball, Close Combat, Power-Up Punch*

Evolution

 
Baby form
Riolu
 Fighting 
 
Breed



 
Friendship
(daytime)
 
First evolution
Lucario
 Fighting  Steel 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV
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Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
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Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VII
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  For other sprites and images, please see Lucario images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

 
Dusty's Lucario costume

Origin

Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god of funerals and the dead, Anubis, who has the head of an African golden wolf. Anubis's role in Egyptian mythology was to judge the hearts of deceased souls based on their actions during their life. This resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. Boxing is a sport that is believed to have origins in Egypt. The markings on Lucario's face resemble a mask. The rings around its shoulders may be inspired by iron rings used in martial arts. The four appendages on Lucario's head, together with the shape drawn by its mask (a bisected ring), may suggest inspiration from a khakkhara, which in popular depictions can respond to spiritual energies similarly to how Lucario's appendages act when it senses aura.

Name origin

Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transliteration of orichalcum (a mythical metal) or oracle (referring to its supernatural abilities involving aura). It may also involve lupaster (a subspecies of the Canis aureus), Cairo, pharaoh, lykos (Greek for wolf), luchar (Spanish for fight), or lucarius (Latin for (one) of light or luminary).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ルカリオ Lucario From the reverse of orichalcum (a mythical metal) or oracle (referring to its supernatural abilities involving aura). May also involve lupaster (a subspecies of the Canis aureus), Cairo, pharaoh, or lykos (Greek for wolf).
  French Lucario Same as Japanese name
  Spanish Lucario Same as Japanese name
  German Lucario Same as Japanese name
  Italian Lucario Same as Japanese name
  Korean 루카리오 Lucario Transliteration of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 路卡利歐 / 路卡利欧 Lùkǎlì'ōu Transliteration of Japanese name
  Cantonese Chinese 路卡利歐* Louhkāleih'āu
路卡利奧* Louhkāleih'ou
Transliteration of Japanese name


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