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’s said that no foe can remain invisible to LUCARIO, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to LUCARIO, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
Lucario Weakness
Lucario is weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. With 9 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, Ghost, Dragon, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Porygon-Z's Thunderbolt hits Lucario for 48-57%.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Clefable builds →Knock Off4-5% | ||
 Porygon-Z Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Porygon-Z builds →Ice Beam24-28% Thunderbolt48-57% Dark Pulse11-12% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Umbreon builds →Pursuit4-4% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOwntempo ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Smeargle builds →Explosion38-44% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Abomasnow builds →Ice Shard14-16% Wood Hammer41-48% Blizzard23-28% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 11 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Lucario Best Moveset
Lucario runs Swords Dance to boost before sweeping. Innerfocus and Adamant nature shape the build, with max Attack and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Lucario best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Swords Dance
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 13 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
Reminder Moves
How to Get Lucario in HeartGold & SoulSilver
No wild encounters for Lucario in HeartGold & SoulSilver. Bring Riolu over from Diamond, Platinum, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Lucario in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Step 1Breed Riolu from LucarioReceive as a gift in:
Then trade to HeartGold & SoulSilver to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Step 2Lucario ✓
Lucario Guide
For HeartGold & SoulSilver, we rate Lucario B-Tier: a solid option in HeartGold & SoulSilver for the right team. At 525 BST, it fits the cannon role. Close Combat with Life Orb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 physical attacker with base 110 Attack. 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