Is Lucario Good in X & Y Playthrough?
Gift from Korrina at the Tower of Mastery with Lucarionite after Gym 3. Fighting/Steel with AbilityInner Focus. This is how X/Y introduces Mega Evolution to the player. Mega Lucario with AbilityAdaptability boosts same-type moves to devastating levels. Handles Grant, Wulfric, Wikstrom, and Valerie through Steel. From Gym 3 through Diantha, Lucario carries. One of the best gifts in franchise history.
Riolu has the type edge here and should clean up Viola's team.
Riolu resists most of Grant's coverage and hits back hard.
Riolu trades roughly evenly with Korrina's team.
Lucario has the type edge here and should clean up Ramos's team.
Lucario trades roughly evenly with Clemont's team.
Lucario has the type edge here and should clean up Valerie's team.
Lucario trades roughly evenly with Olympia's team.
Lucario resists most of Wulfric's coverage and hits back hard.
Malva's team hits Lucario's weaknesses hard.
Lucario has the type edge here and should clean up Wikstrom's team.
Lucario trades roughly evenly with Drasna's team.
Lucario trades roughly evenly with Siebold's team.
Lucario has the type edge here and should clean up Diantha's team.
Lucario is given to you as a gift on Tower of Mastery at Lv 32. From Korrina. Given by Korrina at the Tower of Mastery with its Mega Stone
How to Get Lucario in X & Y
No searching required for Lucario. You receive it at Tower of Mastery from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
How to Obtain Lucario in XY
Riolu is your first catch on the way to Lucario. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 6-32 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RioluRoute 22Lv.6-7GrassRate 5%Route 22Lv.25-26GrassRate 5%Yellow Flower
Step 2Lucario ✓Tower of MasteryLv.32Gift from NPCLimitedGift from Korrinaor evolve from Riolu (Step 1)
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 |
What is Lucario Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Lucario
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gallade builds →Bulldoze 2x53-63% Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
 Simisear Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Simisear builds →Flame Burst 2x75-89% Rock Smash 2x31-38% | ||
 Cubone Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Cubone builds →Bulldoze 2x44-52% Rock Smash 2x20-25% | ||
 Fletchinder Fire | C | |
 Hippopotas Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hippopotas builds →Dig 2x70-84% Rock Smash 2x27-31% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Dig 2x71-84% Power-Up Punch 2x24-29% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x84-100%KO Dig 2x64-75% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gallade builds →Low Sweep 2x79-94% Bulldoze 2x49-58% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x71-84% Dig 2x54-65% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x76-91% Dig 2x51-60% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Dig 2x71-84% Power-Up Punch 2x24-29% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x93-109%KO Dig 2x65-77% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x84-100%KO Dig 2x64-75% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gallade builds →Low Sweep 2x79-94% Bulldoze 2x49-58% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x71-84% Dig 2x54-65% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Dig 2x71-84% Power-Up Punch 2x24-29% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x93-109%KO Dig 2x65-77% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x84-100%KO Dig 2x64-75% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gallade builds →Low Sweep 2x79-94% Bulldoze 2x49-58% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x71-84% Dig 2x54-65% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x152-179%KO Dig 2x68-80% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Lumiose City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Charizard builds →Flare Blitz 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x50-59% Power-Up Punch 2x25-30% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x109-129%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Dig 2x72-86% Power-Up Punch 2x25-30% | ||
 Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fennekin (Aquacorde Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Delphox builds →Mystical Fire 2x77-91% Power-Up Punch 2x22-27% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x153-181%KO Dig 2x69-81% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Lumiose City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Charizard builds →Flare Blitz 2x110-130%KO Dig 2x50-59% Power-Up Punch 2x25-31% | ||
Talonflame Fire | B | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x108-127%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Marowak builds →Dig 2x71-84% Power-Up Punch 2x24-29% | ||
Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fennekin (Aquacorde Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Delphox builds →Mystical Fire 2x77-92% Power-Up Punch 2x23-27% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x152-180%KO Dig 2x68-80% | ||
Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fennekin (Aquacorde Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Delphox builds →Fire Blast 2x130-153%KO Power-Up Punch 2x22-26% | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Sawk builds →Close Combat 2x152-180%KO Dig 2x68-80% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Lumiose City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Charizard builds →Fire Blast 2x125-147%KO Focus Blast 2x90-106%KO Dig 2x49-58% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Delphox FirePsychic | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Fennekin (Aquacorde Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Delphox builds →Overheat 2x152-179%KO Power-Up Punch 2x21-25% | ||
Charizard Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Lumiose City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Charizard builds →Overheat 2x146-172%KO Focus Blast 2x89-106%KO Earthquake 2x60-71% | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x151-178%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x151-178%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Weavile builds →Knock Off24-28% Ice Shard15-17% Pursuit15-17% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Clefable builds →Moonblast31-37% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lucario View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x66-78% Knock Off11-13% | ||
Lucario Evolutions
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 200 partners from the Ground and Humanshape egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Bite, Blaze Kick and 12 more.
XY Lucario Best Moveset
The Mega form gains AbilityAdaptability doubling TermStab to 2x at 145 Sp. Atk and 112 Speed. Steel typing resists Fairy, and Steel TermStab hits Fairy super-effectively. The moveset adapted excellently to Gen 6 through Mega access and Steel's anti-Fairy matchup. Fighting/Steel coverage handles the new format.
Best Build
Lucario best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Extreme Speed
- Aura Sphere
- Flash Cannon
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Breeding opens up real options for Lucario. Agility and Bite come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through High Jump Kick and Close Combat and coverage across 9 types.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
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Lucario X & Y Guide
For X & Y, we rate Lucario B-Tier: a solid option in X & Y for the right team. At 525 BST, it fits the cannon role. Close Combat with Life Orb is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves