Lucario Best Moveset
110 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk at 90 Speed on Fighting/Steel with AbilityInner Focus preventing flinching. Held ItemLife Orb with NatureJolly runs physical Fighting TermStab through Close Combat and MoveExtreme Speed priority. Mixed offenses hit from either side depending on the matchup. Tera Steel amplifies Meteor Mash. B-Tier through offensive versatility and Steel typing.
Steel/Fighting with 115 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Swords Dance, Nasty Plot, or mixed sets. Lucario attacked from both sides and resisted 9 types.
Best Moves
Best Build
Lucario best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Same versatility in Gen V (Black & White). Justified boosted Attack when hit by Dark moves, punishing Pursuit trappers. Close Combat and Extreme Speed cleaned games.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Swords Dance
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Mega Lucario with Adaptability was banned from standard play in Gen VI (X & Y). Base Lucario dropped but stayed solid with Swords Dance and Extreme Speed priority.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Aura Sphere
- Flash Cannon
Recommended Teammates
Same level in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Extreme Speed priority and Steel/Fighting coverage kept Lucario relevant even without the Mega boost.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Flash Cannon
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). No Mega form, and 90 Speed wasn't fast enough to sweep without priority. Newer Fighting-types offered more.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Same level in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Decent but the gap between Lucario and top-tier threats had widened over two gens.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Lucario Weakness
Lucario is weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 8 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Lucario leans offensive (base 110 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Lucario Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Lucario
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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Evolution
Evolved from Riolu. Lucario is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+80 over Riolu), and Lucario peaks at 525 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lucario to get Riolu eggs using 278 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups.
How to Get Lucario
22 encounter spots for Lucario at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Lucario in SV
To get Lucario, start by catching Riolu through walking encounters at Lv. 7-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RioluFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldDayKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldDayKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldDayMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldDayOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldDayOnis MawLv.7-60OverworldDayParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldDayRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldDayTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldDayWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldDaySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.12-40OverworldRate 2%South Province (Area Four) - GrassLv.12-40OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - MountainLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%
Step 2Lucario ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area One) - RockyLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Four) - RockyLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%South Province (Area Six) - RockyLv.45-65OverworldRate 1%or evolve from Riolu (Step 1)
Riolu doesn't appear in the wild, so the 2-stage path to Lucario starts at the nursery. Catch Lucario first, breed for Riolu, then evolve through the chain.
Where To Catch Lucario in LZA
- Step 1Breed Riolu from Lucario
Breed from Lucario at the Day Care.
- Step 2Lucario ✓Wild Zone 20Lv.54-55OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 20Lv.64-65OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Riolu (Step 1)
A few locations for Lucario with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Lucario in PLA
To get Lucario, start by catching Riolu through walking encounters at Lv. 47-50. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RioluIcebound FallsLv.47-50GrassRate 15%Snowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveRate 15%
Step 2Lucario ✓Icebound FallsLv.47-50GrassRate 15%Snowfall Hot SpringLv.47-50CaveRate 15%or evolve from Riolu (Step 1)
Lucario can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Riolu from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Lucario in BDSP
Step 1Breed Riolu from LucarioCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sword & ShieldAvailableCatch in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Cap · Snowstorm, then trade to the current game via link cable.CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Legends: ArceusAvailableCatch in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Snowfall Hot Spring, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Gift · Iron Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Gift · Iron Island. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Challenger's Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Floccesy Ranch. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 22. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Poni Grove. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Lucario ✓
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. An Aura Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per KO.
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.
Lucario Guide
We rate Lucario B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 525 BST, it fits the cannon role. Base 115 Sp. Atk stands out.
Lucario can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario. That's 625 BST, up from 525. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
Steadfast is the go-to ability for Lucario. It raises Speed one stage upon flinching. Its hidden ability Justified can work in specific setups. Inner Focus is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Lucario is a mixed attacker with base 110 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Lucario has appeared in 14 titles over 7 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves