Mega Lucario Z vs Lucario
Fighting
SteelTypeSameFightingSteel- 70HP=70
- 110Attack−10100
- 70Defense=70
- 115Sp. Atk+49164
- 70Sp. Def=70
- 90Speed+61151
- 525Total+100625
- Abilities in Pokemon Champions
- SteadfastAbility 1Aura Guard
- Inner FocusAbility 2
- JustifiedHidden
How to get the Lucarionite Z
- Legends: Z-AGiftReward for finishing Side Mission 197, Ultra-Hardcore Lucario Showdown
Mega Lucario Z Moves
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 types means almost nothing walls Mega Lucario Z cleanly, with Steel Beam and Close Combat 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.
- 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.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM 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 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
Tutor Moves
Mega Lucario Z Weakness
Mega Lucario Z 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. Mega Lucario Z leans offensive (base 100 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 Mega Lucario Z Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Mega Lucario Z
Machamp threatens a KO with Close Combat (206-242%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 177-208%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Lucario Z View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch11-14% Close Combat 2x206-242%KO Stone Edge14-17% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Lucario Z View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x177-208%KO Rapid Spin15-17% | ||
Evolution
Evolved from Riolu. Lucario is the final form in this two-stage line. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+80 over Riolu), and Lucario peaks at 525 total stats. In battle, Lucario holding Lucarionite Z Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario Z. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Mega Lucario Z
A shiny Lucario becomes a shiny Mega Lucario Z when it Mega Evolves, so these are the routes to Shiny Lucario.
Shiny Lucario can be hunted across 14 games. The strongest verified route is 1/128 via Mass Outbreak in Legends: Arceus.
Normal
ShinyShiny Lucario Evolution
3 Forms
Shiny Lucario Odds & Hunting Methods
14 of 14 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Mega Lucario Z
Lucario turns up across 5 locations in late-game routes. Check the list below and head to whichever spot is closest.
4 locations to catch Lucario (1 on the map)4 locations to catch Riolu
Catch Riolu at any of the 4 locations below, then level it up with high friendship — it evolves into Lucario.
Where To Catch Lucario in Legends: Z-A
The path to Lucario starts with Riolu at Lv. 15-52 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch RioluRouge District - Rouge Sector 4Lv.15-18OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 8Lv.15-17OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 5Lv.16-18OverworldLegends: Z-AMagenta District - Magenta Sector 9Lv.17-19OverworldLegends: Z-ARouge District - Rouge Sector 4Lv.25-28OverworldLegends: Z-AVert District - Vert Sector 8Lv.25-27OverworldLegends: Z-ABleu District - Bleu Sector 5Lv.26-28OverworldLegends: Z-AMagenta District - Magenta Sector 9Lv.27-29OverworldLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Fighting 4-StarLv.34-36GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace Lumiose - Steel 4-StarLv.34-36GrassLegends: Z-AHyperspace LumioseLv.50-52GrassLegends: Z-A
Base Stats
Mega Lucario Z has 625 base stats in total. Sp. Atk leads at 164, and HP, Defense and Sp. Def are lowest at 70.
Mega Lucario Z Event Distributions
Lucario is a frequent Mystery Gift event target, offered again and again rather than as a one-off.
These distributions give Lucario. Mega Lucario Z appears only in battle, through Mega Evolution with the Lucarionite Z.
Aaron's Lucario GiftJan 2025 - Apr 2025ScarletVioletNot shiny
Shiny Lucario GiftDec 2023 - Jan 2024ScarletVioletAlways shiny
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Strong & Cute Pikachu Mega CampaignJan 2016XYOmega RubyAlpha SapphireNot shiny
Powerful Tag Team GiftJun 2012BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Not shiny
Battle in OrlandoDiamondPearlNot shiny
Pal City Special Gift LUCARIODiamondPearlNot shiny
I Choose You! Sorrel's LucarioSunMoonNot shiny
I Choose You! Sorrel's LucarioSunMoonNot shiny
I Choose You! Sorrel's LucarioSunMoonUltra SunUltra MoonNot shiny
Ash's Lucario GiftSwordShieldNot shiny
Game Availability
Mega Lucario Z is in one game, Legends: Z-A.
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 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZADebut
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves
Explore
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