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{{PokémonInfobox|
name=Lucario |
jname=ルカリオ |
tmname=Lucario |
image=Art-Lucario.jpg |
caption=Artwork from Diamond/Pearl |
pron=<sc>looh-kah-reeyoh</sc>|
ndex=448 |
sdex=116 |
adex=223 |
typen=2 |
type1=Fighting |
type2=Steel |
species=Aura |
height-ftin=3′11″ |
height-m=1.2 |
weight-lbs=119.0 |
weight-kg=54.0 |
abilityn=2 |
ability1=Steadfast |
ability2=Inner Focus |
egggroupn=2 |
egggroup1=Ground |
egggroup2=Humanshape |
hatchsteps=6,400 |
effortyield=1 Atk, 1 SpA |
expyield=204 |
lv100exp=1,059,860 |
gender=both |
female=12.5 |
male=87.5 |
color=Blue |
catchrate=45 |
body= 06|
pokefordex= |
generation=4 |
footnotes= }}
'''Lucario''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルカリオ''' ''Lucario'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Steel}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Riolu}} via [[Happiness#Evolutions|Happiness]] during the [[Time|day]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Lucario is a bipedal, jackal-like Pokémon that's around four feet in height. Lucario's forepaws are black and have one white spike on each arm on the upper-side of its wrists. In addition, there's a third spike on Lucario's chest. Lucario's snout and ears have also grown longer since its evolution from {{p|Riolu}}. Lucario also has a furry yellow torso, and its thighs are in the shape of what looks like blue shorts.

====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Lucario are sensitive to a special type of energy called [[aura]]. Lucario can study these waves to predict the movements of their opponents, and use them to track anyone. They can also guide the waves offensively to create explosive balls of aura energy (such as {{m|Aura Sphere}}, one of only two non-legendaries to learn that move). Lucario are also able understand human speech; some people say that Lucario can also speak it, though only {{an|Lucario|one}} has reportedly done so, and through telepathy.

===Behavior===
Lucario are considered to be prideful creatures, and are extremely loyal to their trainers. Lucario also seem to have a natural sense of justice.<!-- based upon the famous Lucario in the Mystery Dungeon series and Lucario in the anime. -->

===Habitat===
Lucario usually live deep in mountains far from people to improve their skills.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

The Lucario in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'' was shown eating berries and was introduced to chocolate by Max.

==In the anime==
[[Image:M08_0037.jpg|thumb|right|{{an|Lucario}} in the anime]]In the Pokémon movie ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', {{an|Lucario}} is considered a legend from olden times to the town where it appears in front of [[Ash Ketchum]] and his friends, and mistakes Ash for its old friend [[Sir Aaron]] due to his similar aura.

Lucario also makes a cameo in the theme songs {{so|Battle Frontier}} and [[Together]].

{{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}'s first appearance in an actual episode was in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'', under the ownership of [[Maylene]].

Lucario also makes a brief appearance at the beginning of ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where one is shown dodging {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

Another Lucario will appear under the ownership of [[Riley]] in [[DP110]].
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===Pokédex entries===
* [[DP066]]: "Lucario.  The Aura Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Riolu}}. By sensing the Aura of it's opponents, Lucario can read their thoughts and movements."

==In the manga==
In the [[Pokémon Special]] manga, like in games, it appears under the ownership of [[Riley]]

==In the TCG==
{{main|Lucario (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[Image:Lucario Brawl.jpg|140px|thumb|right|Lucario in Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]
Lucario is a playable character, but into ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. It replaces {{p|Mewtwo}} as a playable character. It is unlocked by encountering it in [[The Subspace Emissary]] either from choosing it to battle and claim victory over Meta Knight or vice-versa. It can also be unlocked by playing 100 brawls or beating Target Smash!! on all difficulty levels (in either 1 or 2-player modes). Lucario also appears to be able to talk, while using his Final Smash it says "Watch the power of my Aura!"
Lucario's fighting style revolves around aura manipulation and the concept of "high risk, high return"; the more damage Lucario has taken, the stronger it and its attacks become. Its power is at its peak when it has taken 200% damage, and is in last place during a fight. Lucario is placed 9th on the current Brawl tier list, making it a high-tier character.

{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #88a; border-collapse: collapse;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Standard Special Move !! Side Special Move !! Up Special Move !! Down Special Move !! Final Smash
|-
||
{{m|Aura Sphere}}
|| 
{{m|Force Palm}}
||
{{m|ExtremeSpeed}}
||
{{m|Double Team}}
||
[[Final Smash#Aura Storm|Aura Storm]]
|}

====[[wp:Metal Gear|Codec]] information (on Shadow Moses Island)====
*'''[[wp:List of recurring Metal Gear characters#Mei Ling|Mei Ling]]:''' ''"You're fighting Lucario, aren't you, Snake?"''
*'''[[wp:Solid Snake|Solid Snake]]:''' ''"Mei Ling, what's that purple fire coming out of his hands??"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"That's his '[[Aura]].'"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"Aura?"''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"I guess you could call it his life force. Lucario can use his own Aura and turn it into power. Every time Lucario's damage increases, his Aura gains strength, making his [[moves|attacks]] more powerful. So don't think you've got him beat just because his health is down."''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"The cornered rat will bite the cat... Sounds like trouble."''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Hey! When did you become so good with [[wp:chinese proverbs|proverbs?!]]"''
*'''Solid Snake:''' ''"You must have rubbed off on me."''
*'''Mei Ling:''' ''"Well, come back in one piece, and I'll teach you all the Chinese proverbs you can handle."''

===Trophy information===
====Classic Mode: Lucario====
An Aura Pokémon. It can track energy called Aura, which is given off by all living creatures. It's a unique combination of both Fighting- and Steel-types. Lucario evolves from Riolu during the day if its happiness has reached a certain point. It specializes in attacks that use Aura energy, like Dark Pulse and a can't-miss technique, Aura Sphere.

====All-Star Mode: Aura Storm====
Lucario's Final Smash. After flying off the screen, Lucario reappears in its center. It then launches a powerful Aura attack against all foes within a certain distance. The key to this attack is the ability to change its angle--it's a must to sweep slowly left and right to his selected enemies multiple times. The last blow will send the victim flying away.

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, {{p|Alakazam}} tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15,000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top [[Rescue Team ranks (Mystery Dungeon)|rank]] - the Lucario rank - at which point the Lucario statue will be displayed outside the rescue base.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fighting
|type2=steel
|gen=4
|diamonddex= It has the ability to sense the [[aura]]s of all things. It understands human speech.
|pearldex=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fighting |
gen=4 |
dparea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}} |
ptarea=[[Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}} |
}}

====In side games====
{| border="1" style="border: 1px solid #999; border-collapse: collapse; background: white; margin: auto;" cellspacing="1" cellpadding="2"
|- style="background: #{{fighting color}};" 
! Game
! Location
|-
| [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon<br>(Time and Darkness)]]
| [[Lost Wilderness]] (B11-B17)<br>(Time only)
|-
| [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]
| [[Almia Castle]] (during mission)
|}

===Base stats===
{{BaseStats|
type=fighting |
type2=steel |
HP=70 |
Attack=110 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk=115 |
SpDef=70 |
Speed=90 }}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=fighting|
type2=steel|
Normal=  50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying=  100 |
Poison=  0 |
Ground=  200 |
Rock=    25 |
Bug=     25 |
Ghost=   50 |
Steel=   50 |

Fire=    200 |
Water=   100 |
Grass=   50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=     50 |
Dragon=  50 |
Dark=    25 }}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Lucario}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|fighting|steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Foresight|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|40|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Detect|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|6|Counter|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|19|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|80|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|24|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|&mdash;|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Me First|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|33|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|37|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|&mdash;|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|42|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|47|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|51|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Fighting|Steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|Fighting|steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}}<br>{{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}}<br>{{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Rapidash}}<br>{{p|Farfetch'd}}<br>{{p|Hitmonchan}}<br>{{p|Jolteon}}<br>{{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}}<br>{{p|Girafarig}}<br>{{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}}<br>{{p|Hitmontop}}<br>{{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}}<br>{{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}}<br>{{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}}<br>{{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}<br>{{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}}<br>{{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}}<br>{{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}}<br>{{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Glaceon}}<br>{{p|Dunsparce}}<br>{{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}}<br>{{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}}<br>{{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}}<br>{{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}<br>{{p|Stantler}}<br>{{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}}<br>{{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}}<br>{{p|Mawile}}<br>{{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}}<br>{{p|Seviper}}<br>{{p|Absol}}<br>{{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}}<br>{{p|Pachirisu}}<br>{{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}}<br>{{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}<br>{{p|Blaziken}}<br>{{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}}|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}}<br>{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}}<br>{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}}<br>{{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}<br>{{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}}<br>{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}}<br>{{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}}<br>{{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}}<br>{{p|Magmar}}, {{p|Magmortar}}<br>{{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}}<br>{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}}<br>{{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}<br>{{p|Arbok}}<br>{{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}}<br>{{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Rhyperior}}<br>{{p|Girafarig}}<br>{{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}}<br>{{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}}<br>{{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}}<br>{{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}}<br>{{p|Exploud}}<br>{{p|Mawile}}<br>{{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}}<br>{{p|Seviper}}<br>{{p|Walrein}}<br>{{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}}<br>{{p|Floatzel}}<br>{{p|Stunky}}, {{p|Skuntank}}<br>{{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}}<br>{{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}}<br>{{p|Sableye}}<br>{{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}<br>{{p|Lucario}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}}<br>{{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Hi Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|100|90|20|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mawile}}<br>{{p|Torkoal}}|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}}<br>{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}}<br>{{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}}<br>{{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Cacturne}}<br>{{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}}<br>{{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}}<br>{{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}}<br>{{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Sky Uppercut|Fighting|Physical|85|90|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}}<br>{{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|0||'''}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|fighting|steel|4a|4|Lucario}}
{{mtentry4a|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|90|20|Cool|2|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|Smart|2|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|Tough|2|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|Cute|2|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|&mdash;|20|Cool|2|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|0||'''|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|fighting|steel}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=fighting |
ndex=448 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10% |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2= Fighting |
typeA2= Fighting |
field2= None |
browser2= It launches orbs of aura power.  It becomes stronger if its aura cloaks it. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox/1baby|447|Riolu|1|Fighting||[[Happiness]]<br><small>([[Day]])</small>||448|Lucario|2|Fighting|Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fighting|
type2=steel|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=448|
name=Lucario|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==
* Lucario's English name, which is unchanged from the Japanese version, was revealed on February 9, 2006 with the announcement of the title of ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
* Before {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} were released, many believed Lucario to be a [[legendary Pokémon]], based on its starring role in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. This has since been proven untrue, as it is readily available in the [[Generation IV]] games, is under ownership by NPCs, and even [[evolve]]s from a Pokémon, {{p|Riolu}}.
** This makes it the second non-legendary Pokémon to be in a central role in a {{g|movie}}, the first being {{p|Unown}}.
* Lucario is the only Pokémon other than the {{p|Cubone}} [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] to learn {{m2|Bone Rush|a bone-based}} [[move|attack]].
* Lucario is one of the three Pokémon on the {{player}}'s team in the demo version of {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}.
* Lucario is the first {{type2|Fighting}} and {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon to be a fighter in the [[Super Smash Bros.]] series. On another note, Lucario is the second playable Pokémon to speak human language, after {{p|Mewtwo}} in [[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] (although the English version of the game removed Mewtwo's spoken lines).
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Lucario.
* Lucario is the only {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon that receives double damage from Fighting-type moves, as well as the only Fighting-type not weak to {{type2|Flying}} moves.
* Three important, non-playable characters of the {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}} games own a Lucario: [[Maylene]], [[Riley]], and [[Cynthia]].
* In {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}, Lucario is the only one out of three Gem Guardians that is not a legendary.
** It is also the only Gem Guardian that has no obvious relation to its gem; Heatran, whose gem is a burning red, is part Fire-type, and Cresselia, whose gem is shaped like a crescent moon, is the Crescent Pokémon, while Lucario's gem is a blue drop. However, this may alude to the fact that in most forms it has appeared in, Aura is a blue-green.
* Lucario is the only Pokémon learning {{m|Dragon Pulse}} through leveling up who is not a {{t|Dragon}}-type or related to a Dragon-type.
* Cynthia, the Sinnoh Champion, who uses a Lucario, wears hairbands that strongly resemble Lucario's "Aura Sensors".
* Lucario is the only Pokémon to have a double resistance to {{type2|Dark}} attacks. It is also one of two Pokémon that have a double resistance to {{type2|Rock}} moves; the other is {{p|Steelix}}.
* Despite {{m|Aura Sphere}} being a {{type2|Fighting}} move, Lucario is the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn this move, save for a {{p|Riolu}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]].
*The only types of (attacking) moves that Lucario can't learn are {{type2|Grass}} and {{type2|Flying}}, with the exception of {{m|Hidden Power}}.

===Origin===
Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}}, who has the head of a {{wp|jackal}}. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. {{wp|Boxing}} is a sport that is believed to have origins in Egypt. The black appendages on the back of its head are used to detect the auras of creatures and objects around it. While Lucario reads aura, it closes its eyes, and thus the appendages and the way they look "tied" around its face appear to be based on someone being blindfolded.

====Name origin====
Lucario's name possibly derives from part of a Japanese spelling of {{wp|orichalcum}} in reverse, reflecting its mythical design and Steel-type. It may also refer to {{wp|Cairo, Egypt}},

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Lucario
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Lucario
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 루카리오  ''Lucario''

==Related articles==
* [[Lucario (anime)]]
* [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]

==External links==
*[http://shadow.beautiful-beast.net/rukario/ Wave Guiding Hero], the fanlisting for Lucario.

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