Lucario

Lucario is a Fighting/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.

Lucario is a bipedal canine-like Pokémon. It is blue and black in color with red eyes. It has round spikes protruding from the back of each forepaw and a third on its chest, as well as two pairs of aura sensors that are appendages hanging down from the back of its head.

Lucario is based on the mythical creature Anubis, the jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife in ancient Egyptian religion.

Lucario has a Mega Evolution, available in Generation 6 games.

Pokédex data

National № 0448
Type Fighting Steel
Species Aura Pokémon
Height 1.2 m (3′11″)
Weight 54.0 kg (119.0 lbs)
Abilities 1. Steadfast
2. Inner Focus
Justified (hidden ability)
Local № 0116 (Diamond/Pearl)
0116 (Platinum)
0034 (Black 2/White 2)
0063 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0280 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0378 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0299 (Sword/Shield)
0116 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0224 (Legends: Arceus)
0164 (Scarlet/Violet)
0135 (The Crown Tundra)
0065 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 184
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, Human-Like
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 110
202 350
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 115
211 361
Sp. Def 70
130 262
Speed 90
166 306
Total 525 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Lucario.

Pokédex data

National № 0448
Type Fighting Steel
Species Aura Pokémon
Height 1.3 m (4′03″)
Weight 57.5 kg (126.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Adaptability
Local № 0116 (Diamond/Pearl)
0116 (Platinum)
0034 (Black 2/White 2)
0063 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0280 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0378 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0299 (Sword/Shield)
0116 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0224 (Legends: Arceus)
0164 (Scarlet/Violet)
0135 (The Crown Tundra)
0065 (The Teal Mask)

Training

EV yield 1 Attack, 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 219
Growth Rate Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, Human-Like
Gender 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 145
265 427
Defense 88
162 302
Sp. Atk 140
256 416
Sp. Def 70
130 262
Speed 112
206 355
Total 625 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Lucario.

Evolution chart

(high Friendship, Daytime)

Lucario changes

Pokédex entries

Lucario

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
SoulSilver
It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to LUCARIO, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
Black
White
A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
Black 2
White 2
By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
X
Omega Ruby
By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Y
Alpha Sapphire
By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
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.
Sword It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.
Shield It can tell what people are thinking. Only Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon’s trust.
Brilliant Diamond It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
Shining Pearl By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Legends: Arceus A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. I have given the name “aura” to this power.
Scarlet It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras—even those of foes it could not otherwise see.
Violet A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.

Mega Lucario

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.

Moves learned by Lucario

Moves learnt by level up

Lucario learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1CopycatNormalStatus
1DetectFightingStatus
1FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
1Final GambitFightingSpecial 100
1Helping HandNormalStatus
1Life DewWaterStatus
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100
1ReversalFightingPhysical 100
1Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
1ScreechNormalStatus 85
1Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
12CounterFightingPhysical 100
16Work UpNormalStatus
20Force PalmFightingPhysical 60 100
24Calm MindPsychicStatus
28Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
32Quick GuardFightingStatus
36Bone RushGroundPhysical 25 90
40Swords DanceNormalStatus
44Heal PulsePsychicStatus
48Meteor MashSteelPhysical 90 90
52Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
56Extreme SpeedNormalPhysical 80 100
60Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Moves learnt on evolution

Lucario learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80

Egg moves

Lucario learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Lucario gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
Circle ThrowFightingPhysical 60 90
Cross ChopFightingPhysical 100 80
DetectFightingStatus
High Jump KickFightingPhysical 130 90
HowlNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Lucario is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Lucario learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
5Bullet PunchSteelPhysical 40 100
9BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
15Iron DefenseSteelStatus
19Mach PunchFightingPhysical 40 100
21Aura SphereFightingSpecial 80
29CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
37Bulk UpFightingStatus
40Dragon PulseDragonSpecial 85 100
47Close CombatFightingPhysical 120 100

Move Tutor moves

Lucario can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Lucario sprites

Type Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Lucario sprite from Diamond & Pearl Lucario sprite from Black & White Lucario sprite from X & Y Lucario sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Lucario sprite from Sword & Shield Lucario sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Lucario Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Lucario Shiny sprite from Black & White Lucario Shiny sprite from X & Y Lucario Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Lucario

Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
Evolve Riolu
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Evolve Riolu
X
Y
Tower of Mastery
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Trade/migrate from another game
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Poni Grove
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Evolve Riolu
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Icebound Falls, Snowfall Hot Spring
Scarlet
Violet
North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Six)

Other languages

English Lucario
Japanese ルカリオ (Lucario)
German Lucario
French Lucario
Italian Lucario
Spanish Lucario
Korean 루카리오 (rukario)
Chinese (Simplified) 路卡利欧
Chinese (Traditional) 路卡利歐

 

English Aura Pokémon
Japanese はどうポケモン
German Aura-Pokémon
French Pokémon Aura
Italian Pokémon Aura
Spanish Pokémon Aura
Korean 파동포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 波导宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 波導寶可夢

Name origin

orichalcum
an ancient, mythical metal (‘Lucario’ is the Japanese syllables reversed)