Is Lucario Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Riley's gift egg on Iron Island hatches into Riolu, which evolves via friendship during the day. Fighting/Steel with 110 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk makes Lucario one of the most versatile attackers in the game. Handles Byron, Candice, Aaron, and Cynthia's Spiritomb. Cynthia uses one against you too. Reusable Aura Sphere, Close Combat, and Flash Cannon from TMs give it answers to everything. The friendship evolution is easier in BDSP than ever.
Riolu has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Gardenia's team.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Maylene's team.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Fantina's team hits Riolu's weaknesses hard.
Riolu has the type edge here and should clean up Byron's team.
Lucario resists most of Candice's coverage and hits back hard.
Lucario has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Lucario trades roughly evenly with Aaron's team.
Lucario has the type edge here and should clean up Bertha's team.
Lucario trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Lucario trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Lucario trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Riolu is given to you as a gift on Iron Island at Lv 1. Egg from Riley after clearing Team Galactic on Iron Island
Friendship is usually high enough before you reach Candice.
How to Get Lucario in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 ✓
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
 Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x134-160%KO Earthquake 2x60-72% Fire Blast 2x43-51% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x70-83% Focus Punch 2x68-81% Fire Blast 2x47-55% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x81-96% Rock Smash 2x23-30% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x91-109%KO Focus Punch 2x89-106%KO Fire Blast 2x38-47% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x64-77% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Machop Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x142-168%KO Earthquake 2x64-76% Fire Blast 2x44-52% | ||
Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x70-84% Focus Punch 2x70-84% Fire Blast 2x46-56% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 2x80-96% Rock Smash 2x22-28% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x96-114%KO Focus Punch 2x94-112%KO Fire Blast 2x40-48% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x70-84% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x92-109%KO Focus Punch 2x89-105%KO Fire Blast 2x48-57% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x159-188%KO Earthquake 2x73-86% Fire Blast 2x48-57% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x25-31% | ||
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Fire Fang 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
 Gabite DragonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gabite builds →Earthquake 2x100-119%KO Fire Blast 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x27-33% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x92-109%KO Focus Punch 2x89-105%KO Fire Blast 2x48-57% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x159-188%KO Earthquake 2x73-86% Fire Blast 2x48-57% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x25-31% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x125-148%KO Fire Fang 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Quagsire builds →Earthquake 2x95-112%KO Focus Punch 2x93-110%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x88-104%KO Focus Punch 2x87-103%KO Fire Blast 2x46-54% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x157-185%KO Earthquake 2x69-82% Fire Blast 2x46-54% | ||
 Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x114-135%KO Fire Fang 2x50-60% Rock Smash 2x32-37% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x90-107%KO Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Donphan builds →Earthquake 2x121-143%KO Fire Fang 2x53-64% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x86-102%KO Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO Fire Blast 2x45-54% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x155-183%KO Earthquake 2x69-82% Fire Blast 2x45-54% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Fire Fang 2x50-59% Rock Smash 2x30-37% | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x103-123%KO Fire Punch 2x35-42% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x89-104%KO Rock Smash 2x24-30% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO Fire Blast 2x46-54% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x153-180%KO Earthquake 2x69-81% Fire Blast 2x46-54% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO Fire Fang 2x50-59% Rock Smash 2x32-37% | ||
 Rapidash Fire | B | |
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Focus Punch 2x85-101%KO Fire Blast 2x46-54% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x153-180%KO Earthquake 2x69-81% Fire Blast 2x46-54% | ||
Hippowdon Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake 2x114-134%KO Fire Fang 2x50-59% Rock Smash 2x32-37% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Gastrodon WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 2x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x180-212%KO Earthquake 2x80-95% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x130-153%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% Fire Blast 2x63-74% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Focus Punch 2x87-102%KO Fire Blast 2x44-52% | ||
Rapidash Fire | B | |
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x154-182%KO Earthquake 2x69-82% Fire Blast 2x44-52% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Volcarona's Psychic hits Lucario for 52-62%. Machamp threatens a KO with Close Combat (206-242%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 161-190%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Volcarona builds →Psychic52-62% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch11-14% Knock Off19-22% Close Combat 2x206-242%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x161-190%KO Rapid Spin14-16% | ||
Lucario Evolutions
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 131 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Bite, Blaze Kick and 13 more.
BDSP Lucario Best Moveset
Dropped from S-tier as 110 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk at 90 Speed behind Fighting/Steel dual TermStab lost the dominance it held in the original Gen 4. Hidden AbilityJustified boosts Attack from Dark hits. The moveset runs mixed offense from excellent offensive typing. B-tier because 70/70/70 bulk can't survive the format's power level.
Best Build
Lucario best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Extreme Speed
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Lucario cleanly, with Focus Punch and High Jump Kick anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Lucario Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Lucario B-Tier: a solid option in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for the right team. At 525 BST, it fits the cannon role. Extreme Speed with Life Orb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Lucario does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Lucario hits 625 BST.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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