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Lucario

Lucario

Official artwork by Ken Sugimori

Classification

The Aura Pokémon

Fighting Steel

Damage Taken*

×4: N/A
×2: Fighting Fire Ground
×1: Electric Fairy Flying Ghost Psychic Water
×0.5: Dark Dragon Grass Ice Normal Steel
×0.25: Bug Rock
×0: Poison

Abilities

Steadfast
Boosts the Speed stat each time the Pokémon flinches.
Inner Focus
Protects the Pokémon from flinching.
Justified hidden ability
Boosts the Attack stat when it’s hit by a Dark-type move.

Base Stats (525 total)

HP: 70
70
Attack: 110
110
Defense: 70
70
Sp. Atk: 115
115
Sp. Def: 70
70
Speed: 90
90

Size

  • Height: 3'11" / 1.2 m
  • Weight: 119 lbs / 54 kg

Breeding Info

Gender Ratio

87.5% male
12.5% female

87.5% male / 12.5% female

Egg Groups

Field, Human-Like

Tags

Basic, Fully evolved, Has functional form

Evolutionary Family

Riolu
Riolu
Base form
 → Lucario
Lucario
Level up with 220+ happiness during the day

Flavor Info

Pokédex Entries

It has the ability to sense the Auras of all things. It understands human speech.

It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, even foes it could not otherwise see, since it can detect Auras.

Misc Data

  • Catch Rate: 45
  • Base Happiness: 70

Pokédex Categories

Color

Blue

Body Shape

Bipedal with tail Bipedal with tail

Locations

Level-Up Moves

Level Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
1EVO Aura Sphere Fighting Special 80 —% 20 The user lets loose a blast of aura power from deep within its body at the target. This attack never misses.
1RL Life Dew Water Other — —% 10 The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon in the battle.
1 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
1 Detect Fighting Other — —% 5 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
1 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
1 Metal Claw Steel Physical 50 95% 35 The target is raked with steel claws. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
12 Counter Fighting Physical * 100% 20 A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.
16 Laser Focus Normal Other — —% 30 The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.
20 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
24 Calm Mind Psychic Other — —% 20 The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
28 Metal Sound Steel Other — 85% 40 A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.
32 Quick Guard Fighting Other — —% 15 The user protects itself and its allies from priority moves.
36 Bone Rush Ground Physical 25 90% 10 The user strikes the target with a hard bone two to five times in a row.
40 Swords Dance Normal Other — —% 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
44 Heal Pulse Psychic Other — —% 10 The user emits a healing pulse which restores the target’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
48 Meteor Mash Steel Physical 90 90% 10 The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also raise the user’s Attack stat.
52 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
56 Extreme Speed Normal Physical 80 100% 5 The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.
60 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

TM/HM Moves

# Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
001 Hone Claws Dark Other — —% 15 The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.
004 Calm Mind Psychic Other — —% 20 The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
005 Roar Normal Other — —% 20 The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
006 Toxic Poison Other — 90% 10 A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
008 Bulk Up Fighting Other — —% 20 The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
010 Hidden Power Normal Special 60 100% 15 A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
011 Sunny Day Fire Other — —% 5 The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
015 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
017 Protect Normal Other — —% 10 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
018 Rain Dance Water Other — —% 5 The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
021 Frustration Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
026 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
027 Return Normal Physical * 100% 20 A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
028 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
029 Psychic Psychic Special 90 100% 10 The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
030 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 80 100% 15 The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
031 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
032 Double Team Normal Other — —% 15 By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
039 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
042 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
044 Rest Psychic Other — —% 10 The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
045 Attract Normal Other — 100% 15 If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
047 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 65 100% 20 The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.
048 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
052 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
056 Fling Dark Physical * 100% 10 The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
065 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 70 100% 15 The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
066 Payback Dark Physical 50 100% 10 The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
067 Retaliate Normal Physical 70 100% 5 The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.
068 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
071 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 The user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.
075 Swords Dance Normal Other — —% 20 A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
078 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20 The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
080 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
084 Poison Jab Poison Physical 80 100% 20 The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
087 Swagger Normal Other — 85% 15 The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
088 Sleep Talk Normal Other — —% 10 While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
090 Substitute Normal Other — —% 10 The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
091 Flash Cannon Steel Special 80 100% 10 The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
094 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.
097 Dark Pulse Dark Special 80 100% 15 The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
098 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 20 Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat.
100 Confide Normal Other — —% 20 The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
H04 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.
ZC01 Spirit Punch Fighting Special 90 85% 15 The user summons a giant fist made of pure fighting spirit and pummels the target. This may also raise Attack and Special Attack.
ZC02 Bravado Normal Other — 100% 20 The user boasts about its own abilities and demoralizes the target, raising the user's Attack but lowering the target's Defense.
ZC06 Diamond Claw Rock Physical 50 90% 10 The user attacks with diamond-hard claws. The user may use any remaining tough minerals to raise its Attack stat.
ZC08 Daring Dash Normal Physical 95 85% 15 The user makes a brave charge at the target that fills it with courage. It may raise the user's Attack and Speed.
ZC09 Aftershock Ground Physical 60 100% 10 The user strikes the ground and causes a series of tremors that shake the target over two turns.
ZC17 Shadow Dart Ghost Special 65 100% 25 The user fires a shadowy bolt that follows the target anywhere, even through the earth or the air.
ZC25 Pulse Storm Electric Special 20 100% 15 The user summons a small, localized storm that blasts the target in short bursts, striking two to five times in a row.
ZC32 Hyper-Focus Psychic Other — —% 15 The user hones its focus to boost its Special Attack stat and accuracy.
ZC33 Lariat Fighting Physical 80 100% 20 The user knocks the opponent down hard with a mighty swing of its arm, startling it out of any attacks it might have been preparing.
ZC43 Brain Press Psychic Physical * 100% 10 The user squeezes the target's head and applies painful pressure. The higher the target's Special Attack, the greater the damage.
ZC50 Hero Rally Fighting Other — —% 10 The user's strength is boosted by its fallen friends. Each fainted or ailing ally raises the user's Attack stat.
ZC52 Berry Share Normal Other — —% 10 The user shares its held Berry with the target. The target is placated by the gift and may be easier to catch.
ZC53 Hidden Gift Normal Other — —% 10 A unique attack that varies in effect depending on the Pokémon using it.
ZC54 Clear Sky Normal Other — —% 5 The user clears the skies and calms the wind, returning the weather to normal.

Tutor Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Amaze Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user amazes the foe with its coolness and then attacks. It grows in power the cooler the user is.
Captivate Normal Other — 100% 20 If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Coaching Fighting Other — —% 10 The user properly coaches its ally Pokémon, boosting their Attack and Defense stats.
Confound Normal Special * 100% 15 The user confounds the foe with its cleverness and then attacks. It grows in power the cleverer the user is.
Dazzle Normal Special * 100% 15 The user dazzles the foe with its cuteness and then attacks. It grows in power the cuter the user is.
Demolish Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user frightens the foe with its toughness and then attacks. It grows in power the tougher the user is.
Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 85 100% 10 The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15 The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.
Endure Normal Other — —% 10 The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Enthrall Normal Special * 100% 15 The user enchants the foe with its beauty and then attacks. It grows in power the more beautiful the user is.
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Helping Hand Normal Other — —% 20 The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.
Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen.
Iron Defense Steel Other — —% 15 The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Laser Focus Normal Other — —% 30 The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.
Link Pulse Psychic Special 60 —% 20 The user locks onto the target's mind and blasts it with psychic energy. This attack never misses.
Low Kick Fighting Physical * 100% 20 A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
Magnet Rise Electric Other — —% 10 The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
Natural Gift Normal Physical * 100% 15 The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Role Play Psychic Other — —% 10 The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability.
Secret Power Normal Physical 70 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5 The user fires a beam of steel that it collected from its entire body. This also damages the user.
Swift Normal Special 60 —% 20 Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Terrain Pulse Normal Special 50 100% 10 The user utilizes the power of the terrain to attack. This move's type and power changes depending on the terrain when it's used.
Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Vacuum Wave Fighting Special 40 100% 30 The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the target. This move always goes first.
Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Work Up Normal Other — —% 30 The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Egg Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary
Bite Dark Physical 60 100% 25 The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
Blaze Kick Fire Physical 85 90% 10 The user launches a kick that lands a critical hit more easily. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Bullet Punch Steel Physical 40 100% 30 The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.
Circle Throw Fighting Physical 60 90% 10 The target is thrown, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100 80% 5 The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.
Crunch Dark Physical 80 100% 15 The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Detect Fighting Other — —% 5 Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
High Jump Kick Fighting Physical 130 90% 10 The target is attacked with a knee kick from a jump. If it misses, the user is hurt instead.
Howl Normal Other — —% 40 The user howls loudly to raise the spirit of itself and allies. This raises their Attack stats.
Mind Reader Normal Other — —% 5 The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.

Other Moves

Move Type Class Power Acc PP Summary Learned
Copycat Normal Other — —% 20 The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet. as Riolu (level 48)
Final Gambit Fighting Special * 100% 5 The user risks everything to attack its target. The user faints but does damage equal to its HP. as Riolu (level 52)
Force Palm Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 The target is attacked with a shock wave. This may also leave the target with paralysis. as Riolu (level 36)
Helping Hand Normal Other — —% 20 The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. as Riolu (level 44)
Nasty Plot Dark Other — —% 20 The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. as Riolu (level 24)
Reversal Fighting Physical * 100% 15 An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has. as Riolu (level 56)
Screech Normal Other — 85% 40 An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. as Riolu (level 28)

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Mega Lucario
Mega Evolve Lucario using a Lucarionite.