Lucario (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Lucario (disambiguation).

Lucario ルカリオ Lucario #448 Lucario Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fighting Steel Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Steadfast or Inner Focus Lucario Cacophony Cacophony Justified Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Adaptability Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Groups Field and Human-Like Hatch time 26 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Lucario 4'03" 1.3 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 119.0 lbs. 54.0 kg Lucario 126.8 lbs. 57.5 kg {{{form2}}} 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 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 {{{form2}}}
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.

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

Biology

An ancient carving depicting Mega Lucario and Lucarionite in the anime.

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 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. 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. 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. Though its diet is unknown, 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

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 his Trainer 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

This 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.

Other

A Lucario is set to appear in XY030, under the ownership of Korrina.

Minor appearances

Lucario also makes a brief appearance at the intro of The Rise of Darkrai, where one is shown dodging a Rayquaza's Hyper Beam.

A Lucario and Froslass were seen in a Double Contest on TV in Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!.

A Lucario appeared in Alexa's magazine in The Journalist from Another Region!.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in Mega Evolution I.

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.

In the manga

Lucario in Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, like in games, one appears under the ownership of Riley.

Korrina has a Lucario which she Mega Evolves to help when X and his friends were attacked in Santalune City.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Main article: Maylene's Lucario

Main article: Riley's Lucario

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! Hareta gained a Riolu Egg in Serious Training on Iron Island!! which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter then evolved in to Lucario in A Novel Test!!.

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!!.

Cynthia's Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with Mitsumi.

Maylene sent out her Lucario to take on one of the Galactic Grunts.

In the TCG

Main article: Lucario (TCG)

Other appearances

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
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 {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 By reading the aura of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
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.

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

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Lost Wilderness (B11-B17)*
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle (during mission) Capture Arena
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Oblivia Ruins Thunder Temple Light Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Flower Zone
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Riolu

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	PalCity Lucario	Japanese	Japan	50	July 15 to September 2, 2007
	World Championships 2008 Lucario	English	United States	30	August 17, 2008
	World Championships 2008 Lucario	Japanese	United States	30	August 17, 2008
	Powerful Tag Lucario	Japanese	Japan	50	June 1 to June 22, 2012

Pokémon Global Link promotions

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

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 VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  00Start Extreme Speed Normal Physical 08080 100100% 5 00Start Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 00Start Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 00Start Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 ——% 20 00Start Foresight Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 00Start Detect Fighting Status 0000— ——% 5 00Start Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 066 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 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 ——% 20 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 VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

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 VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 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 VI 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 VI Other generations: IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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 VI Other generations:
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Copycat	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—%	20
	Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	—	100%	5
	Force Palm	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: None Browser entry   It launches orbs of Aura power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fighting  ( Fighting ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks with punches.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available 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 Defense: ★★★ Ability 2: Parry Speed: ★★★★ Ability 3: Sprint Evolves from Riolu when it has a link of 50% or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Nagayoshi and Ranmaru

Evolution

Baby form Riolu  Fighting

Breed ← Friendship (daytime) →

First Evolution Lucario  Fighting  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

Dusty's Lucario costume

• 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, a Lucario costume is seen, worn by Dusty.
• 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 Special Attack base stat of all non-legendary Fighting-type Pokémon.
  • Lucario is also the only non-legendary Fighting-type whose Special Attack base stat is higher than its Attack base stat.
• Mega Lucario has the highest Speed base stat of all Steel-type Pokémon.

Origin

Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god of funerals, Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. Anubis's role in Egyptian mythology was to judge the hearts of deceased souls based on their actions during 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 based on lupaster (a subspecies of the Canis aureus), the ancient Egyptian origins Cairo, pharaoh, lykos (Greek for wolf), or luchar (Spanish for fight). It may also be derived from oracle (referring to its supernatural abilities involving aura) or orichalcum (a mythical metal) reversed.

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

Related articles

• Lucario (M08)
• Maylene's Lucario
• Riley's Lucario
• Hiori's Lucario
• Cameron's Lucario

External links

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

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