
Super Smash Bros Ultimate Lucario is from the Pokémon Series and ranks as a D Tier Pick (Below Average). This How To Play Lucario Guide details the Best Spirits to use and highest Stats. This character is in the Medium Weight Class and has a Average Run Speed, Average Air Speed, Average Dash Speed. You unlock Lucario by playing as Rosalina and Luma in the VS. Game Mode.
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Air Speed | |
Fall Speed | |
Run Speed | |
Dash Speed |
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Medium
Rank: 45-48
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![]() Air Speed
Average
Rank: 6-7
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![]() Fall Speed
Average
Rank: 25-26
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![]() Run Speed
Average
Rank: 40
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![]() Dash Speed
Average
Rank: 5-9
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Super Smash Blog Entry
Lucario is the only fighter whose attack power increases as it takes damage. A fighter that truly shines when in a pinch, choose Lucario for a thrilling battle.
Lucario Counter Matchups
The best character matchups for Lucario in SSBU, the most reliable counter picks Lucario is Weak Against are Bowser and Lucina. However, Lucario is Strong Against Sheik, Little Mac, and Bayonetta.
Lucario Best Moves
Here you can view the Best Lucario Moves based on Frame Startup (How fast the move is), this includes Neutral, Dash, Tilt, Smash, Aerial and Special Move Attacks.
Best Moves | Frame |
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Dair | 7 |
Fair | 10 |
Nair, Uair | 13 |
Technique | Description |
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Storing Your Charge | Some fighters have special moves that can be charged up. a fully charged special move will deal some serious damage! If you use your shield while charging you can store the charged attack. |
Wall Jumping | While touching the wall in the air, you can kick off the wall in the opposite direction by flicking L Stick away from the wall. |
Final Smash | Description |
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Aura Storm | Lucario floats to the top of the stage and releases a Aura Storm. |


All Alternate Lucario Costumes in SSBU
Images of all Alternate Costumes.
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Best Spirits for Lucario
These are the Best Primary and Support Spirits to use with Lucario based on their Moves and playstyle.
Best Lucario Spirits | Spirit Name |
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Primary Spirit | Rodin, the Infinite One |
Support Slot 1 | Merric |
Support Slot 2 | Yama |
Support Slot 3 | Pyukumuku |
Improves all moves at high damage percentage and Aura Attack power.
You can learn more about Spirits HERE.
How To Unlock Lucario In SSBU
You can Unlock Lucario from playing VS. Matches, Classic Mode and World of Light Game Modes In Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
- World of Light Unlock Method - Villager Route (World of Light)
- Cassic Mode Unlock Method - Unlocked by Yoshi
- VS Mode Unlock Method - Play Rosalina and Luma
You can learn more about the fastest way to unlock Lucario HERE.
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