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.
Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.
It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.
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 |
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Chandelure builds →Overheat 2x186-219%KO Fire Blast 2x158-186%KO Flamethrower 2x130-153%KO Flame Burst 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Talonflame builds →Overheat 2x107-126%KO Flare Blitz 2x107-126%KO Fire Blast 2x91-108%KO Flamethrower 2x75-89% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Salazzle builds →Overheat 2x149-176%KO Fire Blast 2x126-149%KO Flamethrower 2x103-122%KO Flame Burst 2x81-95% | ||
 Palossand GhostGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Palossand builds →Earthquake 2x84-99% Earth Power 2x94-112%KO Bulldoze 2x50-60% Sand Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Arcanine builds →Overheat 2x137-161%KO Fire Blast 2x116-137%KO Flamethrower 2x94-112%KO Fire Fang 2x75-89% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Greninja threatens a KO with Hydro Pump (109-128%). Incineroar's Flare Blitz also KOs at 189-222%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse40-47% Ice Beam30-35% Hydro Pump109-128%KO | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x189-222%KO Knock Off26-30% U Turn9-11% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x199-235%KO Scald42-50% Waterfall79-94% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Sun & Moon 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 218 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Bite, Blaze Kick and 12 more.
Sun & Moon Lucario Best Moveset
Lucario runs Nasty Plot to boost before sweeping. Innerfocus and Timid nature shape the build, with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs to capitalize after one turn of setup, plus the remaining moves to back it up.
Best Build
Lucario best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Nasty Plot
- Aura Sphere
- Vacuum Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Bullet Punch
- Extreme Speed
- Meteor Mash
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 10 types means almost nothing walls Lucario cleanly, with High Jump Kick and Close Combat anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Lucario in Sun & Moon
Lucario appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Lucario in Sun & Moon
Riolu is your first catch on the way to Lucario. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 52-55 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RioluPoni GroveSunGrass Lv.52-55 Forest10%PostPoni GroveMoonGrass Lv.52-55 Forest10%Post
Step 2Lucario ✓Poni GroveSunGrass Lv.52-55 ForestPostSOS from RioluPoni GroveMoonGrass Lv.52-55 ForestPostSOS from Rioluor evolve from Riolu (Step 1)
Lucario Guide
For Sun & Moon, we rate Lucario B-Tier: a solid option in Sun & Moon for the right team. At 525 BST, it fits the cannon role. Flash Cannon with Fightiniumz is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, Lucario can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario. That's 625 BST, up from 525. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
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