Is Lucario Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Breed-only from an imported Riolu. Fighting/Steel with AbilitySteadfast and both 110 Attack and 115 Special Attack. Mega Lucario with AbilityAdaptability hits even harder. Handles Norman, Sidney, Steven's Aggron, and Glacia. One of the strongest imports you can bring into ORAS.
Riolu has the type edge here and should clean up Roxanne's team.
Riolu has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Riolu has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Winona's team hits Riolu's weaknesses hard.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Wallace's team.
Riolu has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Phoebe's team hits Riolu's weaknesses hard.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Riolu's weaknesses hard.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Steven's team.
Lucario cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.
How to Get Lucario in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Lucario isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Riolu from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Riolu to Lucario is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Lucario in ORAS
Step 1Breed Riolu from LucarioCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 22, 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 Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Poni Grove. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
 Monferno FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Monferno builds →Flame Wheel 2x53-64% Mach Punch 2x37-44% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | C | |
 Combusken FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Combusken builds →Flame Charge 2x47-56% Double Kick 2x29-36% | ||
 Pignite FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Pignite builds →Flame Charge 2x51-60% Arm Thrust 2x20-24% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | C | |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x153-181%KO Bulldoze 2x48-57% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x83-99% Dig 2x64-75% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x72-85% Dig 2x56-66% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x95-113%KO Dig 2x67-80% | ||
 Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x130-153%KO Dig 2x69-82% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x154-182%KO Bulldoze 2x48-57% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x86-102%KO Dig 2x65-77% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x72-86% Dig 2x55-66% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x66-79% | ||
Flareon Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Flareon builds →Overheat 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x68-81% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x160-188%KO Bulldoze 2x49-59% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x113-133%KO Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x87-103%KO Dig 2x65-77% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x74-88% Dig 2x57-67% | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x95-112%KO Dig 2x69-81% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x153-181%KO Dig 2x69-81% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x160-188%KO Blaze Kick 2x69-82% Bulldoze 2x50-60% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x160-188%KO Overheat 2x150-176%KO Dig 2x66-78% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x132-156%KO Overheat 2x142-167%KO Dig 2x60-70% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x138-163%KO Hammer Arm 2x126-149%KO Bulldoze 2x52-61% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x150-177%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x144-170%KO Earthquake 2x81-96% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x156-184%KO Earthquake 2x81-96% Blaze Kick 2x68-81% | ||
Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x156-184%KO Overheat 2x146-172%KO Earthquake 2x81-96% | ||
Infernape FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x127-150%KO Overheat 2x139-163%KO Earthquake 2x71-84% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
 Darmanitan Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Darmanitan builds →Flare Blitz 2x167-196%KO Superpower 2x111-131%KO Earthquake 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x162-191%KO Earthquake 2x73-86% Fire Punch 2x55-65% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x151-178%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x151-178%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Weavile builds →Knock Off24-28% Ice Shard15-17% Pursuit15-17% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Clefable builds →Moonblast31-37% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Knock Off11-13% | ||
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 200 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Bite, Blaze Kick and 12 more.
ORAS Lucario Best Moveset
Mega Lucario's AbilityAdaptability doubles Fighting and Steel TermStab to 2x, and 145 Sp. Atk at 112 Speed fires the boosted attacks before most targets. AbilityJustified on the base form boosts Attack from Dark hits. The moveset earns A-tier because Adaptability TermStab at Mega power overwhelms anything that doesn't resist both types.
Best Build
Lucario best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Aura Sphere
- Flash Cannon
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
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Lucario Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Lucario B-Tier: a solid option in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire for the right team. At 525 BST, it fits the cannon role. Close Combat with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
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