448: Lucario

Essentials

Lucario

Mega Lucario

Abilities

Adaptability: Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.

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

219

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	145	96.5	358	389
Defense	88	70.2	244	275
Special Attack	140	96.2	348	379
Special Defense	70	50.8	208	239
Speed	112	91.7	292	323
Total	625	94.8

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

4'3.2"
1.3 m

Weight

575

126.8 lb
57.5 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

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.
—	—	—	—	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.
—	—	—	—	Metal Claw			35	50	95%		Has a 10% chance to raise the user's Attack by one stage.
6	6	6	6	Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
11	11	11	11	Feint			10	30	100%	2	Hits through Protect and Detect.
15	15	15	15	Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
19	19	19	19	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
24	24	24	24	Metal Sound			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Special Defense by two stages.
29	29	29	29	Bone Rush			10	25	90%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
33	33	33	33	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			Aura Sphere			20	80	—		Never misses.
		42	42	Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
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.
55	55	55	55	Close Combat			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
60	60	60	60	Dragon Pulse			10	85	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
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
				Quick Attack			30	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
15	15	15	15	Force Palm			10	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
19	19	19	19	Copycat			20	—	—		Uses the target's last used move.
				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.
				Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
				Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.
				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
24	24	24	24	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
				Quick Guard			15	—	—	3	Prevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.
				Force Palm			10	60	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
				Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
				Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
				Copycat			20	—	—		Uses the target's last used move.
29	29	29	29	Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
47	47	47	47	Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
50	50	50	50	Final Gambit			5	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's remaining HP. User faints.
				Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
				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.
•	•			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.
		•	•	Laser Focus			30	—	—		Guarantees a critical hit with the user's next move.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				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.
				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.
				Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
				Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
				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.
Tutor, learned by Riolu but not Lucario
				Coaching			10	—	—		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				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			Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
04	04	04	04	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
05	05	05	05	Roar			20	—	—	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08	08	08	08	Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
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	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
28	28			Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
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	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
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	Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
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	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
66	66	66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
67	67			Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
71	71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
75	75	75	75	Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
84	84	84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
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	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.
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				Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
97	97	97	97	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
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			Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H6			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
Machine, learned by Riolu but not Lucario
				Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
				Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
				Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
				Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
				Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
				Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
				Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
				Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
				Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
				Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
				Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
				Helping Hand			20	—	—	5	Ally's next move inflicts half more damage.
				Revenge			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
				Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
				Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
				Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
				Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
				Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
				Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
				Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				Retaliate			5	70	100%		Has double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.
				Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
				Swords Dance			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by two stages.
				Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
				Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
				Agility			30	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
				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.
				Reversal			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
				Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				Crunch			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				Blaze Kick			10	85	90%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit and a 10% chance to burn the target.
				Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
				Bulk Up			20	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage.
				Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
				Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				Nasty Plot			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack by two stages.
				Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				Work Up			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.