Pokemon Legends Arceus Lucario is a Fighting and Steel Type Aura Pokémon with a Medium Slow growth rate and a 1 Attack, 1 Special Attack EV Yield. Lucario can be found with Steadfast, Inner Focus and Justified as an Ability; we recommend the Mild Nature, based on 525 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
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).
Rank | Stat | Value |
---|---|---|
F | HP | 70 |
A | Attack | 110 |
E | Defense | 70 |
S | Special Attack | 115 |
E | Special Defense | 70 |
D | Speed | 90 |
B | Total | 525 |
Lucario | Detail |
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Best Nature | Mild
↑ +10% Special Attack↓ -10% Defense |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 20% Seed of Mastery ![]() |
Catch Rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups |
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Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Steadfast Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches. |
Ability 2 | Inner Focus Inner Focus prevents the Pokémon from flinching, for example when attacked by a move like Headbutt. |
Hidden Ability | Justified Justified raises the ability-bearer's Attack by one stage when hit by a damaging Dark-type move. |
How To Evolve Lucario in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Riolu requires (high Friendship, Daytime) to evolve into Lucario.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | ||
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Riolu
![]() | high Friendship, Daytime
→ |
Lucario
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Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() Riolu
| 285 | 40 | 70 | 35 | 40 | 40 | 60 |
Stat Change
| +240 | +30 | +40 | +80 | +30 | +30 | +30 |
![]() Lucario
| 525 | 70 | 110 | 115 | 70 | 70 | 90 |

Alpha Lucario Locations
List of Locations you can find Alpha Lucario in PLA.

Lv. | Location | Description |
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70 | Alabaster Icelands | Icebound Falls |

Where To Find Lucario Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Lucario in PLA.

Pokemon LA 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.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage |
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Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Lucario Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Lucario Strong Against?
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How To Complete Lucario Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | ||
Number of alpha specimens caught | 1 | ||||||
Number defeated | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Fire-type moves | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Times you have seen it use Aura Sphere | 1 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 70 | ||
Times you have seen it use Close Combat | 1 | 3 | 8 | 20 | 40 | ||
Times you've seen it use an agile style move | 1 | 3 | 10 | 30 | 70 |

Best Lucario Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Lucario Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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47 |
Close Combat
| ![]() | Physical | 180 | 100 | 5 | Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense. |
40 |
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. |
21 |
Aura Sphere
| ![]() | Special | 120 | — | 20 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
29 |
Crunch
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
Lucario Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Lucario can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1
(9)
|
Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
| |
5
(14)
|
Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
| |
9
(18)
|
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 25
![]() May cause flinching.
| |
15
(25)
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Sharply raises user's Defense.
| |
19
(29)
|
Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
| |
21
(31)
|
Power:
120 Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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29
(40)
|
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
| |
37
(48)
|
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense.
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40
(51)
|
Power: 85
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
| |
47
(59)
|
Power:
180 Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
|
Lucario Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Lucario can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power:
60 Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
| |
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
| |
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Increases critical hit ratio.
| |
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Attack and Defense.
| |
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
| |
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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Power: 75
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May freeze opponent.
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Power:
112.5 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May poison the opponent.
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Power: 80
Acc: 90
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() High critical hit ratio.
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Power:
150 Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
| |
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() May confuse opponent.
| |
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
| |
Power:
120 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
| |
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
| |
Power: 100
Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() High critical hit ratio.
| |
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
![]() User must recharge next turn.
| |
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense.
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May cause flinching.
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Power:
210 Acc: 95
PP: 5
![]() User loses 50% of its HP.
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TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A |
![]() Infernape
|
![]() ![]() | 534 | 76 | 104 | 104 | 71 | 71 | 108 |
A |
![]() Hisuian Decidueye
|
![]() ![]() | 530 | 88 | 112 | 95 | 80 | 95 | 60 |
B |
![]() Lucario
|
![]() ![]() | 525 | 70 | 110 | 115 | 70 | 70 | 90 |
B |
![]() Gallade
|
![]() ![]() | 518 | 68 | 125 | 65 | 65 | 115 | 80 |
B |
![]() Sneasler
|
![]() ![]() | 510 | 80 | 130 | 40 | 60 | 80 | 120 |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S |
![]() Origin Dialga
|
![]() ![]() | 680 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 120 | 120 | 90 |
S |
![]() Dialga
|
![]() ![]() | 680 | 100 | 120 | 150 | 120 | 100 | 90 |
S |
![]() Hisuian Goodra
|
![]() ![]() | 600 | 80 | 100 | 110 | 100 | 150 | 60 |
S |
![]() Heatran
|
![]() ![]() | 600 | 91 | 90 | 130 | 106 | 106 | 77 |
A |
![]() Magnezone
|
![]() ![]() | 535 | 70 | 70 | 130 | 115 | 90 | 60 |







































