Mixed
Cannon
BTier
90Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats
High
HP70
C
Attack110
B
Defense70
C
Sp. Atk115
B
Sp. Def70
C
Speed90
B
Total525
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging45 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Slow1.06M XP
Height1.2 m
3'11"Small
Weight54.0 kg
119.0 lbsStandard
Base XP184
High Yield
Abilities
Steadfast
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Inner FocusPopular
Prevents flinching.
JustifiedHANiche
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a dark move.
EV Yield
HPAtk+1DefSpA+1SpDSpe
Attack training target
Pokedex Entries
No Legends Z A entries available

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 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.

Lucario Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fire, Fighting, Ground
0.5x (Resist)Normal, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Steel
0.25x (Resist)Bug, Rock
0x (Immune)Poison
Type ChartExcellent
3Weak
8Resist
1Immune
Score+7
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
FireFightingGround
½xResist
NormalGrassIceDragonDarkSteel
¼xResist
BugRock
0xImmune
Poison
STAB (6)
NormalIceRockDarkSteelFairy
How to Beat Lucario in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)
Excadrill
Excadrill
GroundSteel
S
Ground is super effective against LucarioView Excadrill →

Legends: Z-A Evolution

Evolved from Riolu. Lucario is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners 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

2 Forms
Riolu
#447Riolu
High Friendship (Day)
Lucario
#448Lucario
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Riolu
Fighting
Lucario
FightingSteel
HP
40
70+30
ATK
70
110+40
DEF
40
70+30
SP.ATK
35
115+80
SP.DEF
40
70+30
SPE
60
90+30
BST
285C-Tier
525B-Tier+240
ROLE
Balanced
Cannon
TYPE
Physical
Mixed
Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Lucario Best Moveset

Lucario runs Swords Dance to boost before sweeping. Innerfocus and Jolly nature shape the build, with max Attack and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.

Best Build

Solid pick
Ability
Inner Focus
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Best Nature for Lucario
Jolly+SPE

Lucario best EVs are Attack and Speed

EVs

Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset

  • Extreme Speed
  • Close CombatSTAB
  • Swords Dance
  • Meteor MashSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Gengar
GengarDecent
Armarouge
ArmarougeDecent

Moves

The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 types means almost nothing walls Lucario cleanly, with Steel Beam and Close Combat anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Bullet Punch+1
A4010030Steel
Lv 1
Endure+4
C——10Normal
Lv 1
Protect+4
A——10Normal
Lv 1
Quick Attack+1
D4010030Normal
Lv 8
Metal Claw
—509535Steel
Lv 16
Work Up
C——30Normal
Lv 20
Rock Smash
—4010015Fighting
Lv 24
Screech
C—8540Normal
Lv 25
Aura Sphere
A80—20Fighting
Lv 28
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
Lv 32
Metal Sound
D—8540Steel
Lv 35
Swords Dance
A——20Normal
Lv 38
Dragon Pulse
B8510010Dragon
Lv 45
Extreme Speed+2
S801005Normal
Lv 54
Close Combat
S1201005Fighting

TM Moves

TM
TM22
Aerial Ace
C60—20Flying
TM47
Agility
C——30Psychic
TM133
Blaze Kick
C859010Fire
TM10
Brick Break
B7510015Fighting
TM11
Bulk Up
C——20Fighting
TM78
Bulldoze
C6010020Ground
TM06
Calm Mind
C——20Psychic
TM129
Circle Throw-6
C609010Fighting
TM107
Close Combat
S1201005Fighting
TM25
Crunch
C8010015Dark
TM90
Dark Pulse
C8010015Dark
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM75
Dragon Pulse
B8510010Dragon
TM131
Drain Punch
B7510010Fighting
TM135
Dual Chop
—409015Dragon
TM69
Earthquake
B10010010Ground
TM35
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM109
Facade
C7010020Normal
TM84
Flash Cannon
A8010010Steel
TM102
Focus Blast
B120705Fighting
TM55
Giga Impact
B150905Normal
TM44
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM24
Ice Punch
C7510015Ice
TM80
Iron Defense
C——15Steel
TM87
Iron Tail
B1007515Steel
TM113
Low Sweep
C6510020Fighting
TM99
Metronome
C——10Normal
TM83
Nasty Plot
C——20Dark
TM77
Poison Jab
C8010020Poison
TM18
Power-Up Punch
C4010020Fighting
TM17
Protect+4
A——10Normal
TM63
Psychic
C9010010Psychic
TM05
Roar-6
C——20Normal
TM12
Rock Slide
C759010Rock
TM04
Rock Smash
—4010015Fighting
TM36
Rock Tomb
C609515Rock
TM74
Shadow Ball
C8010015Ghost
TM61
Shadow Claw
C7010015Ghost
TM157
Steel Beam
B140955Steel
TM65
Stone Edge
C100805Rock
TM85
Substitute
C——10Normal
TM27
Swift
C60—20Normal
TM30
Swords Dance
A——20Normal
TM23
Thunder Punch
C7510015Electric
TM115
Trailblaze
D5010020Grass
TM150
Vacuum Wave+1
B4010030Fighting
TM41
Water Pulse
C6010020Water
TM103
Work Up
C——30Normal
TM59
Zen Headbutt
C809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Lucario doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Lucario can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Lucario in Legends: Z-A

Lucario isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Riolu from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet. The evolution path from Riolu to Lucario is covered in the steps below.

How to Obtain Lucario in Legends: Z-A

  1. Riolu
    Step 1Breed Riolu from Lucario

    Catch in the wild in:

    ScarletOverworld · South Province (Area Four)

    Then trade to Legends: Z-A to continue the evolution chain.

    Also found in:

    DiamondPlatinumBlackBlack 2XSun
  2. Lucario
    Step 2Lucario ✓

Lucario Guide

  • For Legends: Z-A, we rate Lucario B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A 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 Legends: Z-A, but Lucario does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Lucario hits 625 BST.

  • In Legends: Z-A, Lucario's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Hitmonlee (Fighting), and Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

  • 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 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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