448: Lucario

Essentials

Lucario

Aura Pokémon

Abilities

Steadfast: Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Inner Focus: Prevents flinching.

Hidden Ability

Justified: Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 448
Original Sinnoh: 116
Extended Sinnoh: 116
Updated Unova: 34
Central Kalos: 63
Original Alola: 280
Updated Alola: 378
Galar: 299
Crown Tundra: 135

Names

Japanese: ルカリオ (rukario)
: ルカリオ
Official roomaji: Lucario
Korean: 루카리오
Chinese: 路卡利歐
: 路卡利欧
French: Lucario
German: Lucario
Spanish: Lucario
Italian: Lucario

Breeding

Gender

⅞ male, ⅛ female

Egg groups

Field
Human-Like

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

6630 / 3570

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

184

Effort points

1 Attack
1 Special Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
Riolu	Lucario Level up, during the day, with at least 160 happiness

Lucario Forms

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	70	56.0	313	344
Attack	110	82.5	288	319
Defense	70	50.6	208	239
Special Attack	115	89.0	298	329
Special Defense	70	50.8	208	239
Speed	90	73.0	248	279
Total	525	78.4

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 7/16/21

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.
: They can detect the species of a living being— and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.
: It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.
: Lucario reads its opponent’s feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.

: It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.
: It can tell what people are thinking. Only Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon’s trust.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Aura Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

3'11.2"
1.2 m

Weight

540

119.0 lb
54.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

X

Tower of Mastery

Y

Tower of Mastery

Pal Park

Area: Field
Score: 50
Rate: 30

Moves

Fighting and Steel moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—						—	Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Foresight			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
			—	—	—	—	—		Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
								—	Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
6	6	6	6	6	6	6	6	12	Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
								16	Laser Focus			30	—	—		Guarantees a critical hit with the user's next move.
			11	11	11	11	11		Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
				15	15	15	15	20	Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
								24	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
				19	19	19	19		Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
11	11	11	15						Force Palm			10	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
			19						Me First			20	—	—		Uses the target's move against it before it attacks, with power increased by half.
15	15	15							Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
19	19	19							Bone Rush			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24	28	Metal Sound			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
			29	29	29	29	29		Bone Rush			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
29	29	29							Me First			20	—	—		Uses the target's move against it before it attacks, with power increased by half.
		33	33	33	33	33	33	32	Quick Guard			15	—	—	3	Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
				37	37	37	37		Me First			20	—	—		Uses the target's move against it before it attacks, with power increased by half.
						42	42		Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
								36	Bone Rush			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
33	33	37	37					40	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		42	42					44	Heal Pulse			10	—	—		Heals the target for half its max HP.
								48	Meteor Mash			10	90	90%		Has a 20% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
37	37			42	42				Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
42	42								Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
47	47							52	Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
51	51							56	Extreme Speed			5	80	100%	2	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		47	47	47	47	47	47		Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
				51	51	51	51		Heal Pulse			10	—	—		Heals the target for half its max HP.
		51	51						Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
		55	55	55	55	55	55	60	Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
		60	60	60	60	60	60		Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		65	65	65	65	65	65		Extreme Speed			5	80	100%	2	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
Level up, learned by Riolu but not Lucario
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
19	19	19							Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
				15	15	15	15		Force Palm			10	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
			19	19	19	19	19		Copycat			20	—	—		Uses the target's last used move.
24	24	24	24	24	24	24	24		Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
			29	29	29	29	29		Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
29	29	29							Copycat			20	—	—		Uses the target's last used move.
		47	47	47	47	47	47		Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
		55	55	50	50	50	50		Final Gambit			5	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Evolve: Learned when the Pokémon first evolves
						*	*	*	Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Riolu but not Lucario
									Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
									Bite			25	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Blaze Kick			10	85	90%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to burn the target.
									Bullet Punch			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Circle Throw			10	60	90%	-6	Ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
									Cross Chop			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
									Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
									Detect			5	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
									Follow Me			20	—	—	2	Redirects the target's single-target effects to the user for this turn.
									High Jump Kick			10	130	90%		If the user misses, it takes half the damage it would have inflicted in recoil.
									Howl			40	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by one stage.
									Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
									Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
									Meteor Mash			10	90	90%		Has a 20% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
									Mind Reader			5	—	—		Ensures that the user's next move will hit the target.
									Sky Uppercut			15	85	90%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Bounce and Fly users.
									Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Move reminder: Can be taught at any time by the Move Reminder
				•	•	•	•	•	Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
				•	•				Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
								•	Copycat			20	—	—		Uses the target's last used move.
•	•	•	•						Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				•	•				Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				•	•				Extreme Speed			5	80	100%	2	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								•	Final Gambit			5	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
								•	Force Palm			10	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
								•	Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
						•	•		Laser Focus			30	—	—		Guarantees a critical hit with the user's next move.
								•	Life Dew			10	—	—		XXX new effect for life-dew
								•	Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
								•	Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
								•	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
								•	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
								•	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
									Coaching			10	—	—		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
									Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
									Dual Chop			15	40	90%		Hits twice in one turn.
									Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
									Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
									Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
									Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
									Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
									Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
									Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
									Laser Focus			30	—	—		Guarantees a critical hit with the user's next move.
									Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
									Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
									Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
									Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
									Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
									Steel Beam			5	140	95%		XXX new effect for mind-blown
									Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
									Terrain Pulse			10	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
									Vacuum Wave			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
									Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
									Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
									Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
						01	01		Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
		01	01	01	01				Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
01	01								Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
03	03								Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
04	04	04	04	04	04	04	04		Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
05	05	05	05	05	05	05	05		Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08	08	08	08	08	08	08		Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	11		Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
								00	Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								01	Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								04	Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
								05	Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	08	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17		Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18		Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23								Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	26		Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
								09	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
28	28	28	28	28	28			15	Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
29	29	29	29	29	29	29	29		Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
30	30	30	30	30	30	30	30		Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31		Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
39	39	39	39	39	39	39	39		Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
								16	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
								21	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
								22	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
								24	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
								26	Scary Face			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by two stages.
								31	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
								33	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
								34	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	39	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43								Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45		Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
		47	47	47	47	47	47		Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
		48	48	48	48	48	48		Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
								40	Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
52	52	52	52	52	52	52	52		Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
56	56	56	56	56	56	56	56		Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
58	58								Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
59	59								Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								41	Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
								42	Revenge			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
								43	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
								48	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
								57	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
								59	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
60	60							63	Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
								75	Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
								76	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
66	66	66	66	66	66	66	66		Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
		67	67	67	67			79	Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
68	68	68	68	68	68	68	68		Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
71	71	71	71	71	71	71	71		Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
75	75	75	75	75	75	75	75		Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
		78	78	78	78	78	78	81	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
								R00	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
								R07	Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
								R10	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
								R11	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
								R12	Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
								R13	Focus Energy			30	—	—		Increases the user's chance to score a critical hit.
78	78								Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
79	79								Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
80	80	80	80	80	80	80	80		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		83	83						Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
82	82								Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83								Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
84	84	84	84	84	84	84	84		Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
87	87	87	87	87	87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
				88	88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	R20	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
								R21	Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
								R26	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
								R27	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
								R31	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
								R32	Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
								R33	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
								R41	Blaze Kick			10	85	90%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to burn the target.
								R46	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
								R48	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
								R49	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
								R53	Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
								R56	Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
								R57	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
91	91	91	91	91	91	91	91		Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
					94				Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
		94	94	94					Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				97	97	97	97	R58	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
								R62	Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
								R64	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
								R68	Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
								R69	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
								R70	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
								R75	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
								R85	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
				98	98				Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
				100	100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4				Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H6	H6				H6				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
H8	H8								Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.