Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Attack carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. An Aura Pokemon on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve, worth 2 Attack and Sp. Atk EVs per KO.
It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Lucario Weakness
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. Lucario leans offensive (base 110 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Lucario for 40-47%. Incineroar threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (139-164%). Gurdurr deals 75-88% with Drain Punch.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist40-47% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Incineroar builds →Knock Off19-22% Flare Blitz 2x139-164%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x75-88% Knock Off11-13% Mach Punch 2x40-48% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Volcarona builds →Psychic39-46% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch9-10% Rock Slide8-9% Knock Off14-16% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Evolved from Riolu. Lucario is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Sp.Atk grew the most through evolution (+80 over Riolu), and Lucario peaks at 525 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Lucario to get Riolu eggs using 131 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Bite, Blaze Kick and 13 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Lucario Best Moveset
Lucario runs a standard physical attacker set. Adamant nature with Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Justified supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Lucario best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Bullet Punch
- Protect
- Aura Sphere
- Extreme Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Meteor Mash
- Extreme Speed
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Lucario cleanly, with Focus Punch and High Jump Kick anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Lucario in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Lucario can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer Riolu from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Lucario in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Step 1Breed Riolu from LucarioCatch in the wild in:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Lucario ✓
Lucario Guide
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, we rate Lucario B-Tier: a solid option in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl for the right team. At 525 BST, it fits the cannon role. Bullet Punch with Life Orb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Lucario does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Lucario hits 625 BST.
Steadfast is the go-to ability for Lucario. It raises Speed one stage upon flinching. Its hidden ability Justified can work in specific setups. Inner Focus is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Lucario is a mixed attacker with base 110 Attack and 115 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Lucario has appeared in 14 titles over 7 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves