Lucario (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 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	Footprint Mega Lucario
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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 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 small black appendages on 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 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. In Kalos, Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega Evolution.

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 was 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 is Maylene's main Pokémon; it was first seen in Lost Leader Strategy! 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.

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 helped in the battle to stop the Giant Rock. It previously evolved from a Riolu.

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 Mega Evolution Special I.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback/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

Lucario in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures

In the movie adaptations

Main article: Lucario (M08)

The Lucario from the eight movie appears in the adaption.

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 also 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 gained a Riolu Egg in Serious Training on Iron Island!! which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter. It then evolved in to 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

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, Alakazam tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top Rescue Rank—Lucario Rank—at which point the Lucario Statue will be displayed outside the Team Base.
• Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Lucario is the guardian of the Blue Gem.

Pokédex entries

Lucario

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV 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 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 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 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 VII 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 (B11-B17) MD Darkness Evolve Wonder Mail unlocked Riolu MD Sky Evolve Riolu 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

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
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 115		108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 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
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 145		135 - 216	265 - 427
Defense: 88		83 - 154	162 - 302
Sp. Atk: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 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 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was ¼×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was ½×.

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-000 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 [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]] 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.

Evolution

Baby form Riolu  Fighting

Breed ← Friendship (daytime) →

First Evolution Lucario  Fighting  Steel

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Lucario images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

Dusty's Lucario costume

• Because of its debut during the Advanced Battle season, Lucario appears in its season opening, Unbeatable, which is set in Hoenn, despite being a Generation IV Pokémon. Mime Jr. and Weavile also make opening cameos.
• Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006 with the announcement of the title of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
• In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Lucario is the only one out of three Gem Guardians that is not a Legendary Pokémon.
• In Pokémon Battle Revolution, Dusty wears a Lucario costume.
• Due to Lucario's combination of Abilities, in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky Steadfast only activates if Lucario becomes cross-eyed, or if the opponent has Mold Breaker.
• Mega Lucario has the highest base Speed stat of all Steel-type Pokémon.

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.

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

More languages Arabic لوكاريو Lucario Transcription of English/Japanese name Greek Λουκάριο Loukário Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian Лукарио Lukario Transcription of English/Japanese name

Related articles

• Lucario (M08)
• Maylene's Lucario
• Riley's Lucario
• Cameron's Lucario
• Korrina's Lucario
• Hiori's Lucario
• Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• SmashWiki article on Lucario's SSBB appearance

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