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 those of foes it could not otherwise see.
A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
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 |
 Skeledirge FireGhost | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fuecoco (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Skeledirge builds →Overheat 2x148-174%KO Fire Blast 2x125-147%KO Flamethrower 2x103-122%KO Incinerate 2x70-83% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x107-126%KO Flame Charge 2x46-54% Ember 2x35-41% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x103-122%KO Incinerate 2x70-83% Ember 2x47-56% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Arcanine builds →Flare Blitz 2x137-161%KO Flamethrower 2x94-112%KO Fire Fang 2x75-89% Flame Wheel 2x70-83% | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Palossand builds →Earth Power 2x94-112%KO Bulldoze 2x50-60% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Tyranitar threatens a KO with Earthquake (175-206%).
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin11-13% U Turn5-6% Knock Off10-11% Draco Meteor29-34% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off43-50% Stone Edge33-38% Pursuit26-31% Earthquake 2x175-206%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Umbreon builds →
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Scarlet & Violet 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 206 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Bite, Bullet Punch, Circle Throw and 4 more.
Scarlet & Violet Lucario Best Moveset
Lucario runs Swords Dance to boost before sweeping. Innerfocus and Jolly 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
- Extreme Speed
- Close Combat
- Swords Dance
- Meteor Mash
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aura Sphere
- Extreme Speed
- Close Combat
- Bullet Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Flash Cannon
- Extreme Speed
- Meteor Mash
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Swords Dance
- Meteor Mash
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 Steel Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Lucario in Scarlet & Violet
Lucario tops out at low spawn rates across 14 locations in late-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Lucario in Scarlet & Violet
To get Lucario, start by catching Riolu through walking encounters at Lv. 12-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RioluSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.12-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.12-40 Route2%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.12-40 Route1%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.12-40 Route1%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%Late
Step 2Lucario ✓North Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area One) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.45-65 Route1%Lateor evolve from Riolu (Step 1)
Lucario Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Lucario B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. At 525 BST, it fits the cannon role. Extreme Speed with Life Orb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Scarlet & Violet, 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