Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Lucario

Lucario

Aura Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Lucario is a Fighting and Steel Type Aura Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Lucario can be found with Steadfast, Inner Focus and Justified as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Mild Nature, based on 525 combined Base Stats.

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Lucario Stats & Abilities
Lucario Evolutions
Lucario Locations
Lucario Weakness
Lucario Best Moves
Lucario Level Up Moves
Lucario TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Lucario

Lucario Stats and Abilities

Based on Lucario Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Lucario Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 115 and the Lowest being Defense 70.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	70	250	344
B	Attack	110	202	350
E	Defense	70	130	262
A	Special Attack	115	211	361
E	Special Defense	70	130	262
D	Speed	90	166	306
B	Total	525


Lucario	Detail
Best Nature	Mild ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dry Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield	1 Attack, 1 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Field, Human-Like
Egg Cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)


Abilities	Description
Steadfast Ability 1	Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.
Inner Focus Ability 2	Inner Focus prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt.
Justified Hidden Ability	Justified raises the ability-bearer's Attack by one stage when hit by a damaging Dark-type move.

How To Evolve Lucario in BDSP

Riolu requires (high Friendship, Daytime) to evolve into Lucario.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Riolu	high Friendship, Daytime →	Lucario

Where To Find Lucario in BDSP

Lucario has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Iron Island	5 - 1%	Riolu Lv. 1

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Lucario Weakness

Lucario is a Fighting and Steel Type pokemon. This will cause Lucario to take More Damage from Fighting, Ground, Fire Type Moves, and Less Damage from Dark, Normal, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Poison, Rock, Bug Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Ground Fire
0.5x Less Damage	Dark Normal Steel Grass Ice Dragon
0.25x Less Damage	Rock Bug
Immune to Damage	Poison

What pokemon is Lucario Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Groudon
S	Heatran
S	Garchomp
S	Moltres

What pokemon is Lucario Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Rayquaza
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Slaking

Best Moves Lucario in BDSP

Best Moveset for Lucario Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
60	Close Combat	Physical	180	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
48	Meteor Mash	Physical	135	90	10	May raise user's Attack.
52	Dragon Pulse	Special	85	100	10	The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
1	Aura Sphere	Special	120	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.

Best Moveset for Lucario TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	225	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	180	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Lucario Lv Up Moves

Lucario TM Moves

Lucario Level Up Moves

List of Moves Lucario can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Aura Sphere	Power: 120 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
1	Life Dew	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User and teammates recover HP.
1	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
1	Rock Smash	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
1	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
1	Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
1	Force Palm	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical May paralyze opponent.
1	Helping Hand	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
1	Copycat	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Copies opponent's last move.
1	Final Gambit	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
1	Reversal	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
1	Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
1	Detect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
1	Feint	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
1	Metal Claw	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 35 Physical May raise user's Attack.
12	Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
16	Laser Focus	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status User's next attack is guaranteed to result in a critical hit.
20	Power-Up Punch	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Raises Attack.
24	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
28	Metal Sound	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
32	Quick Guard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Protects the user's team from high-priority moves.
36	Bone Rush	Power: 25 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
40	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
44	Heal Pulse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores half the target's max HP.
48	Meteor Mash	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May raise user's Attack.
52	Dragon Pulse	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
56	Extreme Speed	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first.
60	Close Combat	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.

Lucario TM Moves

List of Moves Lucario can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 225 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM04	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM08	Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 150 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM27	Low Sweep	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM29	Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 180 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM60	Drain Punch	Power: 112.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM63	Nasty Plot	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Attack.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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