Mega Lucario vs Lucario
Fighting
SteelTypeSameFightingSteel- 70HP=70
- 110Attack+35145
- 70Defense+1888
- 115Sp. Atk+25140
- 70Sp. Def=70
- 90Speed+22112
- 525Total+100625
- SteadfastAbility 1Adaptability
- Inner FocusAbility 2
- JustifiedHidden
How to get the Lucarionite
X, YTower of Mastery
Top floor, held by Lucario
Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireGiftLilycove CityAfter defeating Lisia in a Master Rank Contest Spectacular
From Chaz at the Lilycove City Contest Hall, after defeating Lisia at Master Rank
- Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra MoonBuyBattle Tree64 BPAfter becoming Champion
Legends: Z-AQuasartico Inc.240 Mega ShardsUnlocks during the main story
Traded at Quasartico Inc. for 240 Mega Shards
Mega Lucario Moves
Moves List
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 14 types means almost nothing walls Mega Lucario 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.
- 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
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 12 types means almost nothing walls Mega 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.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Mega Lucario cleanly, with High Jump Kick 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.
- 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.
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 types means almost nothing walls Mega 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.
Mega Lucario Weakness
Mega 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. With 70 HP and balanced defenses, Mega Lucario can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| 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 Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Mega Lucario
Machamp threatens a KO with Close Combat (171-202%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 147-173%.
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
| ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Lucario View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch10-11% Close Combat 2x171-202%KO Stone Edge12-14% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Mega Lucario View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x147-173%KO Rapid Spin12-15% | ||
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 Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Shiny Mega Lucario
A shiny Lucario becomes a shiny Mega Lucario 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
Lucario turns up across 5 locations in late-game routes. Check the list below and head to whichever spot is closest.
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
1 location for Lucario in endgame routes. Scroll the list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route.
Where To Catch Lucario in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Lucario starts with Riolu at Lv. 52-55 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch Riolu
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon for Lucario.
Lucario appears across 1 spot in endgame routes. The list below shows where it turns up, so pick the one you can reach first in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Lucario in Sun & Moon
Riolu is your first catch on the way to Lucario. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 52-55 across 4 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch Riolu
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sun & Moon for Lucario.
No wild encounters for Lucario in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Riolu over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y and evolve it into Lucario, as the step cards below show.
How to Obtain Lucario in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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 APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in HeartGold & SoulSilver via Walking · Safari Zone · Requires 42 Peak and 28 Forest objects placed in Meadow. 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.
Step 2Lucario ✓
Base Stats
Mega Lucario has 625 base stats in total. Attack leads at 145, and HP and Sp. Def are lowest at 70.
Mega Lucario 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 appears only in battle, through Mega Evolution with the Lucarionite.
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 first appeared in X & Y and is in 5 games: X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sun & Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and 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 6XYDebut
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 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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