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|name='''Lucario'''
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|tab2 =Mega Lucario
|jname=(ルカリオ ''Rucario'')
 
|image=Pokemon Lucario.png
 
|ndex=448
 
|evofrom=[[Riolu]]
 
|evointo=None
 
|gen=[[Generation IV]]
 
|pronun=<math>Loo-KAH-ree-oh</math>
 
|hp=70
 
|atk=110
 
|def=70
 
|satk=115
 
|sdef=70
 
|spd=90
 
|total=525
 
|species=Aura Pokémon
 
|type={{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Steel}}
 
|height=<span class="explain" title="1.2 m">3'11"</span>
 
|weight=<span class="explain" title="54.0kg">119.0 lbs.</span>
 
|ability=[[Steadfast]]<br>[[Inner Focus]]<br>[[Justified]] (Dream World)
 
|color=<span style="color:blue;">'''Blue'''</span>
 
|gender=<span class="female">12.5% ♀</span>/ <span class="male">87.5% ♂</span>
 
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Mega Lucario=
 
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|border = {{Steel}}
 
|name='''Mega Lucario'''
 
|jname=(メガルカリオ ''Mega Rucario'')
 
|image=Mega_lucario.png
 
|ndex=???
 
|evofrom=[[Riolu]]
 
|evointo=None
 
|gen=[[Generation IV]]
 
|pronun=<math>Loo-KAH-ree-oh</math>
 
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|atk=
 
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|spd=
 
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|species=Aura Pokémon
 
|type={{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Steel}}
 
|height=
 
|weight=
 
|ability=[[Adaptability]]
 
|color=<span style="color:blue;">'''Blue'''</span>
 
|gender=<span class="female">12.5% ♀</span>/ <span class="male">87.5% ♂</span>
 
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'''Lucario''' (Japanese: '''ルカリオ''' ''Rucario'') is a {{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Steel}}-type [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]]. Lucario is usually very polite and modest. Some species of it can even talk, using Telepathy, are very powerful, and are considered by many the strongest Fighting-type Pokémon in the games. According to legend, in the old times Lucario were teachers to humans and taught the first Martial Arts to them.
 
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|name =Lucario
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|ja_name =ルカリオ
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|ja_trans =Rukario
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|ndex =448
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|ndexprev =Riolu
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|ndexnext =Hippopotas
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|dexsinnoh =116
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|dexunova ={{tt|034|Only in Black 2 & White 2}}
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|dexcekalos =063
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|dexalola ={{tt|280|Sun & Moon}}/{{tt|378|Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}
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|dexgalar ={{tt|299|Sword & Shield}}/{{tt|135|The Crown Tundra}}
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|dexpaldea ={{tt|164|Scarlet & Violet}}/{{tt|065|The Teal Mask}}
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|imheight =3'11"
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|metheight =1.2 m
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|imweight =119.0 lbs.
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|metweight =54.1 kg
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|evofrom =Riolu
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|gen =Generation IV
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|species =Aura Pokémon
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|egg1 =Field
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|egg2 =Human-Like
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|body =06
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|type =Fighting
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|type2 =Steel
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|ability =[[Steadfast]]<br/>[[Inner Focus]]
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|ha =Justified
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|color =Blue
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|male =87.5
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|evo =[[File:447.png|link=Riolu]][[File:448.png]]
   
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==Appearance==
 
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|2-name =Mega Lucario
[[Image:Lucario1.png|thumb|150px|left|Lucario]]
 
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|2-ja_name =メガルカリオ
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|2-ja_trans =Mega Rukario
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|2-ndex =448M
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|2-ndexprev =Riolu
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|2-ndexnext =Hippopotas
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|2-dexsinnoh =116
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|2-dexunova ={{tt|034|Only in Black 2 & White 2}}
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|2-dexcekalos=063
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|2-dexalola ={{tt|280|Sun & Moon}}/{{tt|378|Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}
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|2-evofrom =Riolu
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|2-gen =Generation IV
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|2-species =Aura Pokémon
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|2-egg1 =Field
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|2-egg2 =Human-Like
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|2-body =06
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|2-type =Fighting
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|2-type2 =Steel
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|2-imheight =4'03"
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|2-metheight =1.3 m
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|2-imweight =126.8 lbs.
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|2-metweight =57.5 kg
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|2-ability =[[Adaptability]]
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|2-color =Blue
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|2-male =87.5
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|2-evo =[[File:447.png|link=Riolu]][[File:448M.png]]
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{{Nihongo|Lucario|ルカリオ|Rukario}} ({{Respell|loo|CAR|ee|oh}}<ref name="Book">{{Cite|last = Silvestri|first = Cris|month = 7|day = 28|year = 2015|title = Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook|publisher = Scholastic|page = 214|isbn = 978-0-545-79566-1|media = book}}</ref>) is a {{Type|Fighting}}/{{Type|Steel}}-type [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].
   
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==Biology==
Lucario is a jackal-like [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] that nears four feet in height (3'11" exactly). It stands on two feet like its pre-evolved form [[Riolu]]. Lucario looks somewhat like a dog/wolf-like Pokémon. Also a kangroo in some points. Though similar in appearance to Riolu, Lucario has some notable differences. It's forepaws are black and it has large pointed spikes in place of the oval shaped bumps on Riolu. There is also a third spike in the middle of its chest. Lucario's ears and muzzle are longer in comparison to Riolu but it retains the black "mask" and red eyes. The "mask" also has an added upper stripe. It also has four black appendages on the back of its head opposed to Riolu, who only had two and were previously located on the side of its head. Additionally, Lucario's torso is covered in yellow fur.
 
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===Physiology===
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<gallery type="slideshow" widths="180">
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Lucario concept art.png|First concept artwork of Lucario.
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Lucario concept art 2.png|Second concept artwork of Lucario.
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Lucario concept art 3.png|Third concept artwork of Lucario.
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Lucario is a bipedal dog/wolf/jackal-like [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]], with a few raccoon-like characteristics as well. Though it is similar in appearance to [[Riolu]], Lucario has some notable differences, such as having redder eyes. Its fore-paws are black and it has large pointed spikes in place of the oval shaped bumps on Riolu. There is also a third spike protruding in the middle of its chest. Lucario's ears and muzzle are longer in comparison to Riolu but it retains the black "mask" and red eyes. The "mask" also has an added upper stripe. It also has four black sensory bundles on the back of its head opposed to Riolu, who only had two and were previously located on the side of its head. Additionally, Lucario's torso is covered in yellow fur with thicker patches on the collar. When its mouth is open, four large canine teeth, two on the top and two on the bottom, can be seen.
   
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[[File:Mega Lucario concept art.png|thumb|right|Concept artwork of Mega Lucario.]]
Known as the Aura Pokémon, Lucario are sensitive to a special type of energy called aura. The black appendages on the back of its head are used to detect the auras of creatures and objects around it. With its ability to sense the auras in all things around it, it can navigate and track through telepathic methods. They can also guide the waves of an aura in an offensive manner to create small balls of energy such as [[Aura Sphere]]. Lucario are also able to understand human speech; it is said that Lucario can also speak it, though only Sir Aaron's Lucario has been shown to do so and only through telepathy. Lucario has a high attack stat and is very fast.
 
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Upon [[Mega Evolution]], it has slimmer thighs, and longer yellow colored fur. Its paws become crimson and have grown more spikes. There are black markings on its blue fur due to its heightened aura. The sensory bundles also grown longer with two of them having crimson tips. Its eyes have changed from red to orange.
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{{Clear}}
   
==In the anime==
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===Behavior===
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Lucario are very reserved, prideful and very serious Pokémon and also extremely loyal to their trainers, but they can be also friendly and cooperative with strangers and their Pokémon.
[[Image:Maylene'sLucario.jpg|thumb|right|Gym Leader Maylene and her Lucario]]
 
   
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According to [[Gurkinn (anime)|Gurkinn]] in "[[XY032:_The_Aura_Storm!|The Aura Storm!]]", when a Lucario Mega Evolves, the power of their aura and their battling instinct is brought to the limit, so much so that when in battle a Lucario only focuses on their opponents. When a Lucario loses control of its aura in this stage it'll go wild, berserk and relentlessly attack them.
Lucario's first appearance in an episode from the main series was in''' ''[[DP066: Lost Leader Strategy!|Lost Leader Strategy!]]''''', under the ownership of [[Maylene]], the [[Veilstone City]] [[Gym Leader]]. [[Maylene]]'s Lucario was used again in the next two episodes''' ''[[DP067: Crossing the Battle Line!|Crossing the Battle Line!]]''''' and''' ''[[DP068: A Triple Fighting Chance!|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]''''', where [[Maylene]] battled [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]] in a match and [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]] in a Gym Battle.
 
   
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In the wild, Lucario live in packs and they are primarily carnivores, though domesticated ones can be seen eating plant based foods as well as other human food such as chocolate.
Another Lucario was used by [[Riley]] on Iron Island, being the only Steel type on the island who could resist the machine that Team Galactic was using to drive Steel type Pokemon crazy. [[Riley's Lucario|Lucario's]] resistance to the machine was due to a combination of willpower and its strong connection to Aura.
 
   
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===Natural Abilities===
Lucario also makes a small cameo in the opening theme songs "[[Unbeatable]]," "[[Battle Frontier]]," and '''"Together"'''.
 
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Known as the Aura Pokémon, Lucario are sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura. The black appendages on the back of their heads are used to detect the Auras of creatures and objects around it. With their ability to sense the Auras in all things around them, they can navigate and track through telepathic methods. They can also guide the waves of an Aura in an offensive manner to create small balls of energy such as [[Aura Sphere]]. Lucario are also able to understand human speech; it is said that Lucario can also speak it, though only [[Lucario (MS008)|Sir Aaron's Lucario]] has been shown to do so and only through telepathy.
   
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Lucario can use [[aura]] to communicate or sense its surrounding environment as well. Aura is also useful for them to detect the strength and capabilities of their faraway foes.
==Movies==
 
[[Image:Lucario01LMM.jpg|thumb|right|Lucario as seen in ''Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''.]]
 
[[Lucario (MS008)|Lucario]] has a lead role in the movie ''[[MS008: Pokémon - Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. Lucario is considered a legend from olden times to the town where he appears in front of [[Ash Ketchum]] and his friends, and mistakes Ash for his old friend [[Sir Aaron]] due to his similar aura. At one time in the past, Lucario was going to try and help Sir Aaron save a castle, but Aaron trapped him in his Aura staff which made him think that Sir Aaron had betrayed him.
 
 
Voiced By:
 
'''Japanese:''' [[Daisuke Namikawa]]/ '''English:''' [[Sean Schemmel]]
 
   
 
==Evolution==
 
==Evolution==
'''Lucario''' is the evolved form of [[Riolu]]. Riolu evolves into Lucario by leveling up with high [[happiness]] during the day. In X and Y, Lucario will be able to become MegaLucario during battles with the item Lucarionite.
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Lucario is the [[evolve]]d form of [[Riolu]]. Riolu evolves into Lucario by leveling up with high [[friendship]] during the day. Lucario can Mega Evolve with a [[Mega Stone|Lucarionite]], if the Trainer has a [[Key Stone]].
   
==Game Info==
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==Game info==
===Game Locations===
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===Game locations===
 
{{Game Locations
 
{{Game Locations
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|type2 =Steel
|pokemon=Lucario
 
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|type =Fighting
|backcolor={{Steel}}
 
|diamondpearl=Evolve [[Riolu]]
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|diamondpearl=Evolve Riolu
 
|dprarity=None
 
|dprarity=None
 
|platinum=Evolve Riolu
 
|platinum=Evolve Riolu
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|black2white2=Evolve Riolu
 
|black2white2=Evolve Riolu
 
|b2w2rarity=None
 
|b2w2rarity=None
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|xy=Receive from [[Korrina]]<br />Evolve Riolu
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|xyrarity=One<br />None
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|omegarubyalphasapphire = [[Trade]]
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|orasrarity = None
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|sunmoon= [[Poni Grove]] (SOS only)<br/>Evolve Riolu
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|smrarity=Rare<br/>None
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|ultrasunultramoon = [[Poni Grove]] (SOS only)<br/>Evolve Riolu
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|usumrarity = Rare<br/>None
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|swordshield = [[North Lake Miloch]]
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|swshrarity = Rare (Clear)
 
}}
 
}}
   
===Pokédex Entries===
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{PokédexEntry
{{GenIVPokédex|
 
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|type =Fighting
backcolor={{Steel}}|
 
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|type2 =Steel
name=Lucario|
 
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|gen =IV
diamond=It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.|
 
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|diamond=It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
pearl=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.|
 
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|pearl=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
platinum=A well-trained one that can sense auras to identify and take in feelings of creatures over half a mile.|
 
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|platinum=A well-trained one that can sense auras to identify and take in feelings of creatures over half a mile.
heartgold=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.|
 
soulsilver=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.|
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|heartgold=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
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|soulsilver=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
black=A well-trained one that can sense auras to identify and take in feelings of creatures over half a mile.|
 
white=A well-trained one that can sense auras to identify and take in feelings of creatures over half a mile.|
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|black=A well-trained one that can sense auras to identify and take in feelings of creatures over half a mile.
black2=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.|
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|white=A well-trained one that can sense auras to identify and take in feelings of creatures over half a mile.
white2=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.|
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|black 2=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
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|white 2=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
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|x=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
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|y=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
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|or = By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
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|as = By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
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|sun='''Lucario''': Not only does it perceive auras, but it has gainered the power to control them. It employs them in battle.<br/>'''Mega Lucario''': Black streaks all over its body shows where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.
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|moon='''Lucario''': They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.<br/>'''Mega Lucario''': It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.
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|us= '''Lucario''': Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.<br/>'''Mega Lucario''': Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.
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|um='''Lucario''': It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.<br/>'''Mega Lucario''': Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy.
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|sword=It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.
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|shield=It can tell what people are thinking. Only Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon's trust.
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|bd=It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
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|sp=By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
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|la=A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. I have given the name “aura” to this power.
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|scarlet=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.
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|violet=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
 
}}
 
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====Level Up Moves====
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===Stats===
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|-style="background-color:#{{Steel}};"
 
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{{PokéStats
|'''Level'''
 
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|type = fighting
|width="30%"|'''Move'''
 
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|type2 = steel
|'''Type'''
 
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|HP = 70
|'''Cat.'''
 
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|Attack = 110
|'''Pwr.'''
 
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|Defense = 70
|'''Acc.'''
 
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|SpAttack = 115
|'''PP'''
 
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|SpDefense = 70
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|Speed = 90}}
|1
 
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|-|
|[[Dark Pulse]]
 
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Mega Lucario=
|{{Type|Dark}}
 
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{{PokéStats
|Special
 
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|type = fighting
|80
 
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|type2 = steel
|100%
 
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|HP = 70
|15
 
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|Attack = 145
|-
 
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|Defense = 88
|1
 
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|SpAttack = 140
|[[Quick Attack]]
 
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|SpDefense = 70
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
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|Speed = 112}}
|Physical
 
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|40
 
|100%
 
|30
 
|-
 
|1
 
|[[Foresight]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
| -
 
| -
 
|40
 
|-
 
|1
 
|[[Detect]]
 
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
|Status
 
| -
 
| -
 
|5
 
|-
 
|1
 
|'''[[Metal Claw]]'''
 
|{{Type|Steel}}
 
|Physical
 
|50
 
|95%
 
|35
 
|-
 
|6
 
|[[Counter]]
 
|{Type|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
|Physical
 
|—
 
|100%
 
|20
 
|-
 
|11
 
|'''[[Force Palm]]'''
 
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
|Physical
 
|60
 
|100%
 
|10
 
|-
 
|15
 
|[[Feint]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Physical
 
|50
 
|100%
 
|10
 
|-
 
|19
 
|[[Bone Rush]]
 
|{{Type|Ground}}
 
|Physical
 
|25
 
|80%
 
|10
 
|-
 
|24
 
|[[Metal Sound]]
 
|{{Type|Steel}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|85%
 
|40
 
|-
 
|29
 
|[[Me First]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|—
 
|20
 
|-
 
|33
 
|[[Swords Dance]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|—
 
|30
 
|-
 
|37
 
|'''[[Aura Sphere]]'''
 
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
|Special
 
|90
 
|—
 
|20
 
|-
 
|42
 
|'''[[Close Combat]]'''
 
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
|Physical
 
|120
 
|100%
 
|5
 
|-
 
|60
 
|[[Dragon Pulse]]
 
|{{Type|Dragon}}
 
|Special
 
|90
 
|100%
 
|10
 
|-
 
|65
 
|[[ExtremeSpeed]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Physical
 
|80
 
|100%
 
|5
 
|-
 
|66
 
|[[Kinesis]]
 
|{{Type|Psychic}}
 
|Physical
 
|80
 
|200%
 
|10
 
|-
 
|}
 
   
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===Learnset===
*Moves in '''Bold''' text show that the move receives a [[STAB]].
 
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====Leveling====
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Generation VII=
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{{Movessettop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =VII}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Aura Sphere]]'''|80|—|20|Fighting|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Laser Focus]]|—|—|30|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Foresight]]|—|—|40|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Detect]]|—|—|5|Fighting|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Metal Claw]]'''|50|95|35|Steel|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|Evo|'''[[Aura Sphere]]'''|80|—|20|Fighting|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|6|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|11|[[Feint]]|30|100|10|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|15|'''[[Power-Up Punch]]'''|40|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|19|[[Swords Dance]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|24|[[Metal Sound]]|—|85|40|Steel|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|29|[[Bone Rush]]|25|90|10|Ground|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|33|[[Quick Guard]]|—|—|15|Fighting|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|37|[[Me First]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|42|[[Work Up]]|—|—|30|Normal|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|47|[[Calm Mind]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|51|[[Heal Pulse]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
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{{Movessetmid|55|'''[[Close Combat]]'''|120|100|5|Fighting|Physical}}
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{{Movessetmid|60|[[Dragon Pulse]]|85|100|10|Dragon|Special}}
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{{Movessetmid|65|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal|Physical}}
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{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
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{{Movessettop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =VI}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal|Physical|Cool|3|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Dragon Pulse]]|85|100|10|Dragon|Special|Beautiful|4|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Close Combat]]'''|120|100|5|Fighting|Physical|Tough|6|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Aura Sphere]]'''|80|—|20|Fighting|Special|Beautiful|2|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Foresight]]|—|—|40|Normal|Status|Clever|2|1}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical|Cool|3|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|[[Detect]]|—|—|5|Fighting|Status|Cool|1|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Metal Claw]]'''|50|95|35|Steel|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|6|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|11|[[Feint]]|30|100|10|Normal|Physical|Clever|3|0}}
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{{Movessetmid|15|'''[[Power-Up Punch]]'''|40|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|1|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|19|[[Swords Dance]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Beautiful|1|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|24|[[Metal Sound]]|—|85|40|Steel|Status|Clever|1|3}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|29|[[Bone Rush]]|25|90|10|Ground|Physical|Tough|1|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|33|[[Quick Guard]]|—|—|15|Fighting|Status|Cool|2|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|37|[[Me First]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Clever|3|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|42|'''[[Aura Sphere]]'''|80|—|20|Fighting|Special|Beautiful|2|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|47|[[Calm Mind]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Status|Clever|1|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|51|[[Heal Pulse]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status|Beautiful|2|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|55|'''[[Close Combat]]'''|120|100|5|Fighting|Physical|Tough|6|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|60|[[Dragon Pulse]]|85|100|10|Dragon|Special|Beautiful|4|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|65|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal|Physical|Cool|3|0}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation V=
  +
{{Movessettop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =V}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1{{G|BW}}<br/>1{{G|BW2}}|[[Dark Pulse]]|80|100|15|Dark|Special}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1{{G|BW}}<br/>1{{G|BW2}}|[[Foresight]]|—|—|40|Normal|Status}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1{{G|BW}}<br/>1{{G|BW2}}|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1{{G|BW}}<br/>1{{G|BW2}}|[[Detect]]|—|—|5|Fighting|Status}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1{{G|BW}}<br/>1{{G|BW2}}|'''[[Metal Claw]]'''|50|95|35|Steel|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|6{{G|BW}}<br/>6{{G|BW2}}|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|15{{G|BW}}<br/>11{{G|BW2}}|[[Feint]]|30|100|10|Normal|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|11{{G|BW}}<br/>15{{G|BW2}}|'''[[Force Palm]]'''|60|100|10|Fighting|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|29{{G|BW}}<br/>19{{G|BW2}}|[[Me First]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|24{{G|BW}}<br/>24{{G|BW2}}|[[Metal Sound]]|—|85|40|Steel|Status}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|19{{G|BW}}<br/>29{{G|BW2}}|[[Bone Rush]]|25|90|10|Ground|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|33{{G|BW}}<br/>33{{G|BW2}}|[[Quick Guard]]|—|—|15|Fighting|Status}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|37{{G|BW}}<br/>37{{G|BW2}}|[[Swords Dance]]|—|—|30|Normal|Status}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|42{{G|BW}}<br/>42{{G|BW2}}|[[Heal Pulse]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|47{{G|BW}}<br/>47{{G|BW2}}|[[Calm Mind]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Status}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|51{{G|BW}}<br/>51{{G|BW2}}|'''[[Aura Sphere]]'''|90|—|20|Fighting|Special}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|55{{G|BW}}<br/>55{{G|BW2}}|'''[[Close Combat]]'''|120|100|5|Fighting|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|60{{G|BW}}<br/>60{{G|BW2}}|[[Dragon Pulse]]|90|100|10|Dragon|Special}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|65{{G|BW}}<br/>65{{G|BW2}}|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation IV=
  +
{{Movessettop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =IV}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Dark Pulse]]|80|100|15|Dark|Special|Cool|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Quick Attack]]|40|100|30|Normal|Physical|Cool|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Foresight]]|—|—|40|Normal|Status|Smart|1}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|[[Detect]]|—|—|5|Fighting|Status|Cool|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|1|'''[[Metal Claw]]'''|50|95|35|Steel|Physical|Cool|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|6|[[Counter]]|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|11|'''[[Force Palm]]'''|60|100|10|Fighting|Physical|Cool|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|15|[[Feint]]|50|100|10|Normal|Physical|Beauty|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|19|[[Bone Rush]]|25|80|10|Ground|Physical|Tough|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|24|[[Metal Sound]]|—|85|40|Steel|Status|Smart|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|29|[[Me First]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Cute|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|33|[[Swords Dance]]|—|—|30|Normal|Status|Beauty|0}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|37|'''[[Aura Sphere]]'''|90|—|20|Fighting|Special|Beauty|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|42|'''[[Close Combat]]'''|120|100|5|Fighting|Physical|Smart|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|47|[[Dragon Pulse]]|90|100|10|Dragon|Special|Smart|2}}
  +
{{Movessetmid|51|[[Extreme Speed]]|80|100|5|Normal|Physical|Cool|2}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
  +
</tabber>
   
====TM/HM Moves====
+
====TM/HM====
  +
<tabber>
{|width="70%" style="float:center; margin:0 0 0.5em 1em; text-align:center;" class="toccolours"
 
  +
Generation VII=
|-style="background-color:#{{Steel}};"
 
  +
{{Movestmtop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =VII}}
|'''TM/HM'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Work Up]]|—|—|30|Normal|Status}}
|width="30%"|'''Move'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM04|[[Calm Mind]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Status}}
|'''Type'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM05|[[Roar]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
|'''Cat.'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|90|10|Poison|Status}}
|'''Pwr.'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM08|[[Bulk Up]]|—|—|20|Fighting|Status}}
|'''Acc.'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|60|100|15|Normal|Special}}
|'''PP'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM11|[[Sunny Day]]|—|—|5|Fire|Status}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM15|[[Hyper Beam]]|150|90|5|Normal|Special}}
|[[TM01]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM17|[[Protect]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status}}
|'''[[Focus Punch]]'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM18|[[Rain Dance]]|—|—|5|Water|Status}}
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM21|[[Frustration]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
|Physical
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM26|[[Earthquake]]|100|100|10|Ground|Physical}}
|150
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM27|[[Return]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM29|[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]|90|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
|20
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM30|[[Shadow Ball]]|80|100|15|Ghost|Special}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM31|'''[[Brick Break]]'''|75|100|15|Fighting|Physical}}
|[[TM03]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM32|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status}}
|[[Water Pulse]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM39|[[Rock Tomb]]|60|95|15|Rock|Physical}}
|{{Type|Water}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
|Special
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
|60
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM45|[[Attract]]|—|100|15|Normal|Status}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM47|'''[[Low Sweep]]'''|65|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
|20
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM48|[[Round]]|60|100|15|Normal|Special}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM52|'''[[Focus Blast]]'''|120|70|5|Fighting|Special}}
|[[TM04]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM56|[[Fling]]|—|100|10|Dark|Physical}}
|[[Calm Mind]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM65|[[Shadow Claw]]|70|100|15|Ghost|Physical}}
|{{Type|Psychic}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM66|[[Payback]]|50|100|10|Dark|Physical}}
|Status
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM68|[[Giga Impact]]|150|90|5|Normal|Physical}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM71|[[Stone Edge]]|100|80|5|Rock|Physical}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM75|[[Swords Dance]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
|20
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM78|[[Bulldoze]]|60|100|20|Ground|Physical}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM80|[[Rock Slide]]|75|90|10|Rock|Physical}}
|[[TM05]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM84|[[Poison Jab]]|80|100|20|Poison|Physical}}
|[[Roar]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM87|[[Swagger]]|—|85|15|Normal|Status}}
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM88|[[Sleep Talk]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status}}
|Status
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM90|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM91|'''[[Flash Cannon]]'''|80|100|10|Steel|Special}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM97|[[Dark Pulse]]|80|100|15|Dark|Special}}
|20
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM100|[[Confide]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
|[[TM06]]
 
  +
|-|
|[[Toxic]]
 
  +
Generation VI=
|{{Type|Poison}}
 
  +
{{Movestmtop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =VI}}
|Status
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Hone Claws]]|—|—|15|Dark|Status|Cute|1|0}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM04|[[Calm Mind]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Status|Clever|1|0}}
|85%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM05|[[Roar]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Cool|3|0}}
|10
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|90|10|Poison|Status|Clever|3|0}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM08|[[Bulk Up]]|—|—|20|Fighting|Status|Cool|1|0}}
|[[TM08]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|60|100|15|Normal|Special|Clever|3|0}}
|[[Bulk Up]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM11|[[Sunny Day]]|—|—|5|Fire|Status|Beautiful|1|0}}
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM15|[[Hyper Beam]]|150|90|5|Normal|Special|Cool|4|4}}
|Status
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM17|[[Protect]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status|Cute|2|0}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM18|[[Rain Dance]]|—|—|5|Water|Status|Beautiful|1|0}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM21|[[Frustration]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical|Cute|2|3}}
|20
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM26|[[Earthquake]]|100|100|10|Ground|Physical|Tough|2|1}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM27|[[Return]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical|Cute|4|0}}
|[[TM10]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM28|[[Dig]]|80|100|10|Ground|Physical|Tough|2|0}}
|[[Hidden Power]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM29|[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]|90|100|10|Psychic|Special|Clever|4|0}}
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM30|[[Shadow Ball]]|80|100|15|Ghost|Special|Clever|4|0}}
|Special
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM31|'''[[Brick Break]]'''|75|100|15|Fighting|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM32|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status|Cool|1|0}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM39|[[Rock Tomb]]|60|95|15|Rock|Physical|Clever|3|0}}
|15
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical|Cute|2|0}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status|Cute|1|0}}
|[[TM11]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM45|[[Attract]]|—|100|15|Normal|Status|Cute|2|0}}
|[[Sunny Day]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM47|'''[[Low Sweep]]'''|65|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Clever|2|3}}
|{{Type|Fire}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM48|[[Round]]|60|100|15|Normal|Special|Beautiful|2|0}}
|Status
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM52|'''[[Focus Blast]]'''|120|70|5|Fighting|Special|Cool|4|0}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM56|[[Fling]]|—|100|10|Dark|Physical|Cute|3|0}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM65|[[Shadow Claw]]|70|100|15|Ghost|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
|5
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM66|[[Payback]]|50|100|10|Dark|Physical|Tough|2|0}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM67|[[Retaliate]]|70|100|5|Normal|Physical|Cool|3|0}}
|[[TM15]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM68|[[Giga Impact]]|150|90|5|Normal|Physical|Tough|4|4}}
|[[Hyper Beam]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM71|[[Stone Edge]]|100|80|5|Rock|Physical|Tough|3|0}}
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM75|[[Swords Dance]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Beautiful|1|0}}
|Special
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM78|[[Bulldoze]]|60|100|20|Ground|Physical|Tough|2|2}}
|150
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM80|[[Rock Slide]]|75|90|10|Rock|Physical|Tough|2|2}}
|90%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM84|[[Poison Jab]]|80|100|20|Poison|Physical|Tough|4|0}}
|5
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM87|[[Swagger]]|—|90|15|Normal|Status|Cute|3|0}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM88|[[Sleep Talk]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status|Cute|1|0}}
|[[TM17]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM90|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status|Cute|2|0}}
|[[Protect]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM91|'''[[Flash Cannon]]'''|80|100|10|Steel|Special|Beautiful|4|0}}
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM94|'''[[Rock Smash]]'''{{G|XY}}|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical|Tough|4|0}}
|Status
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM94|[[Secret Power]]{{G|ORAS}}|70|100|20|Normal|Physical|Clever|1|0}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM97|[[Dark Pulse]]|80|100|15|Dark|Special|Cool|4|0}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM98|'''[[Power-Up Punch]]'''|40|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|1|0}}
|10
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM100|[[Confide]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Cute|3|0}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|Normal|Physical|Tough|4|0}}
|[[TM18]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|HM06|'''[[Rock Smash]]'''{{G|ORAS}}|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical|Tough|4|0}}
|[[Rain Dance]]
 
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
|{{Type|Water}}
 
  +
|-|
|Status
 
  +
Generation V=
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmtop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =V}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM01|[[Hone Claws]]|—|—|15|Dark|Status}}
|5
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM04|[[Calm Mind]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Status}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM05|[[Roar]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status}}
|[[TM21]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|90|10|Poison|Status}}
|[[Frustration]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM08|[[Bulk Up]]|—|—|20|Fighting|Status}}
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|—|100|15|Normal|Special}}
|Physical
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM11|[[Sunny Day]]|—|—|5|Fire|Status}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM15|[[Hyper Beam]]|150|90|5|Normal|Special}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM17|[[Protect]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status}}
|20
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM18|[[Rain Dance]]|—|—|5|Water|Status}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM21|[[Frustration]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
|[[TM23]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM26|[[Earthquake]]|100|100|10|Ground|Physical}}
|'''[[Iron Tail]]'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM27|[[Return]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
|{{Type|Steel}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM28|[[Dig]]|80|100|10|Ground|Physical}}
|Physical
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM29|[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]|90|100|10|Psychic|Special}}
|100
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM30|[[Shadow Ball]]|80|100|15|Ghost|Special}}
|75%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM31|'''[[Brick Break]]'''|75|100|15|Fighting|Physical}}
|15
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM32|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM39|[[Rock Tomb]]|50|80|10|Rock|Physical}}
|[[TM26]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical}}
|[[Earthquake]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
|{{Type|Ground}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM45|[[Attract]]|—|100|15|Normal|Status}}
|Physical
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM47|'''[[Low Sweep]]'''|60|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
|100
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM48|[[Round]]|60|100|15|Normal|Special}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM52|'''[[Focus Blast]]'''|120|70|5|Fighting|Special}}
|10
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM56|[[Fling]]|—|100|10|Dark|Physical}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM65|[[Shadow Claw]]|70|100|15|Ghost|Physical}}
|[[TM27]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM66|[[Payback]]|50|100|10|Dark|Physical}}
|[[Return]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM67|[[Retaliate]]|70|100|5|Normal|Physical}}
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM68|[[Giga Impact]]|150|90|5|Normal|Physical}}
|Physical
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM71|[[Stone Edge]]|100|80|5|Rock|Physical}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM75|[[Swords Dance]]|—|—|30|Normal|Status}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM78|[[Bulldoze]]|60|100|20|Ground|Physical}}
|20
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM80|[[Rock Slide]]|75|90|10|Rock|Physical}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM83|[[Work Up]]|—|—|30|Normal|Status}}
|[[TM28]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM84|[[Poison Jab]]|80|100|20|Poison|Physical}}
|[[Dig]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM87|[[Swagger]]|—|90|15|Normal|Status}}
|{{Type|Ground}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM90|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status}}
|Physical
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM91|'''[[Flash Cannon]]'''|80|100|10|Steel|Special}}
|80
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM94|'''[[Rock Smash]]'''|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|Normal|Physical}}
|10
 
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
|-
 
  +
|-|
|[[TM29]]
 
  +
Generation IV=
|[[Psychic]]
 
  +
{{Movestmtop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =IV}}
|{{Type|Psychic}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM01|'''[[Focus Punch]]'''|150|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|1}}
|Special
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM03|[[Water Pulse]]|60|100|20|Water|Special|Beauty|2}}
|90
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM04|[[Calm Mind]]|—|—|20|Psychic|Status|Smart|0}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM05|[[Roar]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status|Cool|2}}
|10
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM06|[[Toxic]]|—|85|10|Poison|Status|Smart|2}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM08|[[Bulk Up]]|—|—|20|Fighting|Status|Beauty|0}}
|[[TM30]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM10|[[Hidden Power]]|—|100|15|Normal|Special|Smart|1}}
|[[Shadow Ball]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM11|[[Sunny Day]]|—|—|5|Fire|Status|Beauty|2}}
|{{Type|Ghost}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM15|[[Hyper Beam]]|150|90|5|Normal|Special|Cool|2}}
|Special
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM17|[[Protect]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status|Cute|0}}
|80
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM18|[[Rain Dance]]|—|—|5|Water|Status|Tough|2}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM21|[[Frustration]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical|Cute|2}}
|15
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM23|'''[[Iron Tail]]'''|100|75|15|Steel|Physical|Cool|2}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM26|[[Earthquake]]|100|100|10|Ground|Physical|Tough|2}}
|[[TM31]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM27|[[Return]]|—|100|20|Normal|Physical|Cute|2}}
|'''[[Brick Break]]'''
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM28|[[Dig]]|80|100|10|Ground|Physical|Smart|1}}
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM29|[[Psychic (move)|Psychic]]|90|100|10|Psychic|Special|Smart|2}}
|Physical
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM30|[[Shadow Ball]]|80|100|15|Ghost|Special|Smart|2}}
|75
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM31|'''[[Brick Break]]'''|75|100|15|Fighting|Physical|Cool|3}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM32|[[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]|—|—|15|Normal|Status|Cool|2}}
|15
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM39|[[Rock Tomb]]|50|80|10|Rock|Physical|Smart|2}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM42|[[Facade]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical|Cute|2}}
|[[TM32]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM43|[[Secret Power]]|70|100|20|Normal|Physical|Smart|2}}
|[[Double Team]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM44|[[Rest]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status|Cute|0}}
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM45|[[Attract]]|—|100|15|Normal|Status|Cute|2}}
|Status
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM52|'''[[Focus Blast]]'''|120|70|5|Fighting|Special|Cool|2}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM56|[[Fling]]|—|100|10|Dark|Physical|Tough|1}}
|—
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM58|[[Endure]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status|Tough|2}}
|15
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM59|[[Dragon Pulse]]|90|100|10|Dragon|Special|Smart|2}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM60|'''[[Drain Punch]]'''|60|100|5|Fighting|Physical|Beauty|1}}
|[[TM39]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM65|[[Shadow Claw]]|70|100|15|Ghost|Physical|Cute|2}}
|[[Rock Tomb]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM66|[[Payback]]|50|100|10|Dark|Physical|Cool|1}}
|{{Type|Rock}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM68|[[Giga Impact]]|150|90|5|Normal|Physical|Beauty|2}}
|Physical
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM71|[[Stone Edge]]|100|80|5|Rock|Physical|Tough|2}}
|50
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM75|[[Swords Dance]]|—|—|30|Normal|Status|Beauty|0}}
|80%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM78|[[Captivate]]|—|100|20|Normal|Status|Beauty|2}}
|10
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM79|[[Dark Pulse]]|80|100|15|Dark|Special|Cool|2}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM80|[[Rock Slide]]|75|90|10|Rock|Physical|Tough|3}}
|[[TM42]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM82|[[Sleep Talk]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status|Cute|3}}
|[[Facade]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM83|[[Natural Gift]]|—|100|15|Normal|Physical|Cool|2}}
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM84|[[Poison Jab]]|80|100|20|Poison|Physical|Smart|2}}
|Physical
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM87|[[Swagger]]|—|90|15|Normal|Status|Cute|2}}
|70
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM90|[[Substitute]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status|Smart|1}}
|100%
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|TM91|'''[[Flash Cannon]]'''|80|100|10|Steel|Special|Smart|2}}
|20
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|HM04|[[Strength]]|80|100|15|Normal|Physical|Tough|3}}
|-
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|HM06|'''[[Rock Smash]]'''|40|100|15|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2}}
|[[TM43]]
 
  +
{{Movestmmid|HM08|[[Rock Climb]]|90|85|20|Normal|Physical|Cool|2}}
|[[Secret Power]]
 
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
  +
</tabber>
|Physical
 
  +
|70
 
  +
====Breeding====
|100%
 
  +
{{Noegg|Fighting|Riolu}}
|20
 
|-
 
|[[TM44]]
 
|[[Rest]]
 
|{{Type|Psychic}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|—
 
|10
 
|-
 
|[[TM45]]
 
|[[Attract]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|100%
 
|15
 
|-
 
|[[TM52]]
 
|'''[[Focus Blast]]'''
 
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
|Special
 
|120
 
|70%
 
|5
 
|-
 
|[[TM56]]
 
|[[Fling]]
 
|{{Type|Dark}}
 
|Physical
 
|—
 
|100%
 
|10
 
|-
 
|[[TM58]]
 
|[[Endure]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|—
 
|10
 
|-
 
|[[TM59]]
 
|[[Dragon Pulse]]
 
|{{Type|Dragon}}
 
|Special
 
|90
 
|100%
 
|-
 
|[[TM60]]
 
|'''[[Drain Punch]]'''
 
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
|Physical
 
|60
 
|100%
 
|-
 
|[[TM65]]
 
|[[Shadow Claw]]
 
|{{Type|Ghost}}
 
|Physical
 
|70
 
|100%
 
|15
 
|-
 
|[[TM66]]
 
|[[Payback]]
 
|{{Type|Dark}}
 
|Physical
 
|50
 
|100%
 
|10
 
|-
 
|[[TM68]]
 
|[[Giga Impact]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Physical
 
|150
 
|90%
 
|5
 
|-
 
|[[TM71]]
 
|[[Stone Edge]]
 
|{{Type|Rock}}
 
|Physical
 
|100
 
|80%
 
|5
 
|-
 
|[[TM75]]
 
|[[Swords Dance]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|—
 
|30
 
|-
 
|[[TM78]]
 
|[[Captivate]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|100%
 
|20
 
|-
 
|[[TM79]]
 
|[[Dark Pulse]]
 
|{{Type|Dark}}
 
|Special
 
|80
 
|100%
 
|15
 
|-
 
|[[TM80]]
 
|[[Rock Slide]]
 
|{{Type|Rock}}
 
|Physical
 
|75
 
|90%
 
|10
 
|-
 
|[[TM82]]
 
|[[Sleep Talk]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|—
 
|10
 
|-
 
|[[TM83]]
 
|[[Natural Gift]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Physical
 
|—
 
|100%
 
|15
 
|-
 
|[[TM84]]
 
|[[Poison Jab]]
 
|{{Type|Poison}}
 
|Physical
 
|80
 
|100%
 
|20
 
|-
 
|[[TM87]]
 
|[[Swagger]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|90%
 
|15
 
|-
 
|[[TM90]]
 
|[[Substitute]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Status
 
|—
 
|—
 
|10
 
|-
 
|[[TM91]]
 
|'''[[Flash Cannon]]'''
 
|{{Type|Steel}}
 
|Special
 
|80
 
|100%
 
|-
 
|[[HM04]]
 
|[[Strength]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Physical
 
|80
 
|100%
 
|-
 
|[[HM06]]
 
|'''[[Rock Smash]]'''
 
|{{Type|Fighting}}
 
|Physical
 
|40
 
|100%
 
|15
 
|-
 
|[[HM08]]
 
|[[Rock Climb]]
 
|{{Type|Normal}}
 
|Physical
 
|90
 
|85%
 
|20
 
|}
 
   
  +
====Tutoring====
*Moves in '''bold''' text show that the move receives a [[STAB]].
 
  +
<tabber>
  +
Generation VII=
  +
{{Movestutortop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =VII}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Dragon Pulse]]|85|100|10|Dragon|Special}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Drain Punch]]'''|75|100|10|Fighting|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Dual Chop]]|40|90|15|Dragon|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Focus Punch]]'''|150|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Ice Punch]]|75|100|15|Ice|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Iron Defense]]|—|—|15|Steel|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Iron Tail]]'''|100|75|15|Steel|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Laser Focus]]|—|—|30|Normal|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|'''[[Low Kick]]'''|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Magnet Rise]]|—|—|10|Electric|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Role Play]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Snore]]|50|100|15|Normal|Special}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Thunder Punch]]|75|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Water Pulse]]|60|100|20|Water|Special}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|USUM|[[Zen Headbutt]]|80|90|15|Psychic|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation VI=
  +
{{Movestutortop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =VI}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Dragon Pulse]]|85|100|10|Dragon|Special|Beautiful|4|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|'''[[Drain Punch]]'''|75|100|10|Fighting|Physical|Tough|1|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Dual Chop]]|40|90|15|Dragon|Physical|Tough|2|1}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|'''[[Focus Punch]]'''|150|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|2|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Clever|4|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Ice Punch]]|75|100|15|Ice|Physical|Beautiful|4|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Iron Defense]]|—|—|15|Steel|Status|Tough|1|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|'''[[Iron Tail]]'''|100|75|15|Steel|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|'''[[Low Kick]]'''|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|1|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Magnet Rise]]|—|—|10|Electric|Status|Clever|2|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Role Play]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status|Cute|1|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Snore]]|50|100|15|Normal|Special|Cute|4|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Thunder Punch]]|75|100|15|Electric|Physical|Cool|4|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Water Pulse]]|60|100|20|Water|Special|Beautiful|3|0}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|ORAS|[[Zen Headbutt]]|80|90|15|Psychic|Physical|Clever|4|0}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation V=
  +
{{Movestutortop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =V}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Dark Pulse]]|80|100|15|Dark|Special}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Dragon Pulse]]|90|100|10|Dragon|Special}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|'''[[Drain Punch]]'''|75|100|10|Fighting|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Dual Chop]]|40|90|15|Dragon|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Ice Punch]]|75|100|15|Ice|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Iron Defense]]|—|—|15|Steel|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|'''[[Iron Tail]]'''|100|75|15|Steel|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|'''[[Low Kick]]'''|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Magnet Rise]]|—|—|10|Electric|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Role Play]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Sleep Talk]]|—|—|10|Normal|Status}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Snore]]|40|100|15|Normal|Special}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[ThunderPunch]]|75|100|15|Electric|Physical}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|BW2|[[Zen Headbutt]]|80|90|15|Psychic|Physical}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
  +
|-|
  +
Generation IV=
  +
{{Movestutortop|type=Fighting|type2 =Steel|gen =IV}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Fury Cutter]]|10|90|20|Bug|Physical|Cool|2}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSS|[[Headbutt]]|70|100|15|Normal|Physical|Tough|3}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Helping Hand]]|—|—|20|Normal|Status|Smart|2}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Ice Punch]]|75|100|15|Ice|Physical|Beauty|2}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Iron Defense]]|—|—|15|Steel|Status|Tough|2}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSS|'''[[Low Kick]]'''|—|100|20|Fighting|Physical|Tough|3}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Magnet Rise]]|—|—|10|Electric|Status|Cute|2}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Mud-Slap]]|20|100|10|Ground|Special|Cute|3}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSS|[[Role Play]]|—|—|10|Psychic|Status|Cute|1}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Snore]]|40|100|15|Normal|Special|Cute|3}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Swift]]|60|—|20|Normal|Special|Cool|2}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[ThunderPunch]]|75|100|15|Electric|Physical|Cool|2}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|'''[[Vacuum Wave]]'''|40|100|30|Fighting|Special|Smart|2}}
  +
{{Movestutormid|HGSSPt|[[Zen Headbutt]]|80|90|15|Psychic|Physical|Beauty|2}}
  +
{{Movessetend|type=Fighting}}
  +
</tabber>
   
==== Sprites====
+
===Sprites===
  +
{{SpriteGallery
{{GenIVPokéSprites
 
  +
|type =Fighting
|bgcolor={{Steel}}
 
  +
|type2 =Steel
|dpspr=LucarioSprite2.png
 
|ptspr=LucarioSprite.png
+
|dpspr=DP 448 front.png
|hgssspr=LucarioSprite.png
+
|ptspr=Pt 448 front.png
  +
|hgssspr=Pt 448 front.png
 
|IVback=LucarioBackSprite(DPP).png
 
|IVback=LucarioBackSprite(DPP).png
 
|dpsprs=Lucario(ShinyDP)Sprite.png
 
|dpsprs=Lucario(ShinyDP)Sprite.png
|ptsprs=Lucario(ShinyPlt)Sprite.png
+
|ptsprs=Lucario Shiny PHGSS.png
|hgsssprs=Lucario(ShinyPlt)Sprite.png
+
|hgsssprs=Lucario Shiny PHGSS.png
 
|IVbacks=LucarioBack(shinyDPP)Sprite.png
 
|IVbacks=LucarioBack(shinyDPP)Sprite.png
 
|bwspr=Lucario BW.gif
 
|bwspr=Lucario BW.gif
 
|bwsprs=Lucario Shiny BW.gif
 
|bwsprs=Lucario Shiny BW.gif
|Vback=Lucario Back BW.png
+
|Vback=Lucario back BW.gif
|Vbacks=Lucario Back Shiny BW.png
+
|Vbacks=Lucario Shiny Back BW.gif
  +
|xyspr=Lucario XY.gif
}}
 
  +
|xysprs=Lucario XY Shiny Sprite.gif
  +
|VIback=Lucario XYBack.gif
  +
|VIbacks=Lucario XY Shiny Back Sprite.gif
  +
|b2w2spr = Lucario BW.gif
  +
|b2w2sprs = Lucario Shiny BW.gif
  +
|orasspr = Lucario XY.gif
  +
|orassprs = Lucario XY Shiny Sprite.gif}}
   
  +
===Battle animation sprites===
==''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
 
  +
{| width="30%" cellspacing="0" style="background:#ffffff"
Lucario is also available as an unlockable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is unlocked when it is met in the Subspace Emissary, or by playing a certain amount of VS matches. Most of its attacks are imbued with aura. Ironically, Lucario does not use any moves like [[Metal Claw]], but uses its down smash in a fashion similar to [[Dark Pulse]].
 
  +
|- align="center"
  +
| style="background:#C03028" |[[File:Lucario-AttackAnimation-XY.gif]]
  +
| style="background:#C03028" |[[File:Lucario-AttackAnimation-XY-2.gif]]
  +
| style="background:#C03028" |[[File:Lucario-AttackAnimation-XY-3.gif]]
  +
|}
   
  +
====Mega Evolution sprites====
[[File:LucarioBrawl.jpg|thumb|Lucario's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.]]
 
  +
{| width="30%" cellspacing="0" style="background:#ffffff"
  +
|- align="center"
  +
| style="background:#B22222" |[[File:MegaLucario XY.gif]]<br />'''Front'''
  +
| style="background:#B22222" |[[File:MLucario XYBack.gif]]<br />'''Back'''
  +
|- align="center"
  +
| style="background:#808000" |[[File:Lucario Mega XY Shiny Sprite.gif]]<br />'''Front (Shiny)'''
  +
| style="background:#808000" |[[File:Lucario Mega XY Shiny Back Sprite.gif]]<br />'''Back (Shiny)'''
  +
|}
   
  +
==Crossover appearances==
'''Lucario's attacks in ''Brawl'' are:'''
 
  +
===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
  +
{{cleanup|most of this information needs to be relocated to the Lucario (''Super Smash Bros.'') article}}
  +
{{main|Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)}}
  +
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====
  +
[[File:LucarioBrawl.jpg|thumb|Lucario's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.]]
  +
Lucario is also available as an unlockable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It is unlocked when it is met in the Subspace Emissary, or by playing a certain amount of VS matches. Most of its attacks are imbued with aura. Ironically, Lucario does not use any moves like [[Metal Claw]], but uses its down smash in a fashion similar to [[Dark Pulse]].
   
  +
Lucario's attacks in ''Brawl'' are:
 
*Standard Special - [[Aura Sphere]]
 
*Standard Special - [[Aura Sphere]]
 
*Side Special - [[Force Palm]]
 
*Side Special - [[Force Palm]]
*Up Special - [[ExtremeSpeed]]
+
*Up Special - [[Extreme Speed]]
 
*Down Special - [[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]
 
*Down Special - [[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]
 
*Final Smash - [[Aura Storm]]
 
*Final Smash - [[Aura Storm]]
   
===Subspace Emissary===
+
=====Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary=====
Lucario's appearance in the story mode ''The Subspace Emissary'' is fairly late in the game. Lucario meditates atop an icy peak when he is approached by Meta Knight, who has climbed the mountain alongside the Ice Climbers to reach his stolen ship the ''Halberd'', which is approaching. Lucario challenges Meta Knight to a fight, but the two of them become friends afterwards, and Lucario joins Meta Knight in Infiltrating the Halberd, where he discovers Solid Snake hiding in a cardboard box. Meta Knight then gets ready to fight Snake, but Lucario senses that Snake is a good guy, and halts Meta Knight from attacking Snake. Lucario also senses enemies nearby and Snake quickly joins the duo.
+
Lucario's appearance in [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]] occurs fairly late. Lucario meditates atop an icy peak when he is approached by Meta Knight, who has climbed the mountain alongside the Ice Climbers to reach his stolen ship the ''Halberd'', which is approaching. Lucario challenges Meta Knight to a fight, and the player chooses one or the other to play as in the duel. The winner revives the other, and the two of them become friends. Lucario joins Meta Knight in Infiltrating the ''Halberd'', where he discovers Solid Snake hiding in a cardboard box. Meta Knight then gets ready to fight Snake, but Lucario senses that Snake is a good guy, and halts Meta Knight from attacking Snake. Lucario also senses enemies nearby and signals Snake to join the now-trio.
   
Lucario is next seen fighting a false Peach and a false Zelda made from shadow bugs. Meta Knight, Lucario, and Snake defeat the false princesses and set the real ones free. Lucario also aids Fox, Falco, Zelda, Peach, and Snake battle Duon on the Halberd bridge while Meta Knight tries to reclaim the ship.
+
Lucario is next seen fighting a false Peach and a false Zelda made from Shadow Bugs. Meta Knight, Lucario, and Snake defeat the false princesses and set the real ones free. Lucario also aids Fox, Falco, Zelda, Peach, and Snake in the battle against Duon, while Meta Knight reclaims the ship.
   
After this he joins the others to battle Master Hand in subspace. However it is revealed that a powerful creature named Tabuu had been manipulating Master Hand and his associates. He then uses his off waves to turn all heroes into trophies (except Ganondorf (he used a different attack to beat him), Bowser (who was betrayed by Ganondorf), Master Hand (who is defeated by Tabuu but is not turned into a trophy) and anyone who is already a trophy.). After this King Dedede's pins brings back Luigi and Ness (who bring King Dedede back) and Kirby, who is separate from them but comes back because he ate one of King Dedede's pins. After this King Dedede convinces Bowser to help them, Link and Zelda (if found) bring back Ganondorf who goes to fight Tabuu and Wario (who is sucked into subspace as a trophy earlier in the game (after he is defeated by Lucas and [[Red]]) and though he doesn't cleary understand he goes to the great maze aswell (if saved)).If Lucario is saved he will go to the great maze to battle the heroes shadow clones (of every hero who is in subspace excluding Sheik (another form used by Zelda), Zero Suit Samus (Samus is wearing her powersuit when she enters subspace) and Red's Squirtle and Ivysaur (when used he always starts with Charizard in story mode)), any bosses that have been fought and Tabuu himself. After they make it to Tabuu he is weakened by the destruction of his wings (by Sonic) which prevents him from turning everyone into trophys. When defeated Tabuu is destroyed and the world returns (except the floating isle because so many bombs went off in one area, so close together).
+
After this, he joins the others to battle Master Hand in subspace. However it is revealed that a powerful creature named Tabuu had been manipulating Master Hand and his associates. He uses his Off Waves to turn all heroes into trophies (except Ganondorf, whom he used a different attack to beat), Bowser (who was trophified by Ganondorf), Master Hand (who is defeated by Tabuu but is not turned into a trophy) and anyone who is already a trophy. King Dedede's pins bring back Luigi and Ness (who in turn revive King Dedede) and Kirby, who is separate from them but comes back because he ate one of King Dedede's pins. King Dedede convinces Bowser to help them, while Link and Zelda (if found) bring back Ganondorf who goes to fight Tabuu. If Lucario is saved he will go to the Great Maze to battle the heroes' shadow clones (of every hero who is in subspace excluding Sheik (another form used by Zelda), Zero Suit Samus (Samus is wearing her power suit when she enters subspace) and Red's Squirtle and Ivysaur (when used he always starts with Charizard in story mode)), any bosses that have been fought and Tabuu himself. After they make it to Tabuu he is weakened by the destruction of his wings (by Sonic) which prevents him from turning everyone into trophies. When defeated Tabuu is destroyed and the world returns (except the floating isle because so many bombs went off in one area, so close together).
   
  +
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''====
===Quotes===
 
  +
[[File:Lucario (SSB Wii U).jpg|thumb|150px|right|Lucario as he returns in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''.]]
Lucario is able to seemingly speak English in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and oddly doesn't say its name like other Pokémon as it is actually using telepathy to communicate through its thoughts.
 
  +
Lucario returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'', as a default character. His Final Smash is [[Mega Evolution (Final Smash)|Mega Evolution]], similar to Charizard.
   
  +
Lucario is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. It was announced on January 31, 2014, six years to the day of the year that Super Smash Bros. Brawl was released in Japan; according to an extra post on the Miiverse reveal, this timing was done to commend the Brawl developers for succeeding in adding Lucario to said game.
*"Watch the power of Aura!, rawahhhh!"-using his final smash
 
*"It's not over!"
 
*"Behold the Aura!"
 
*"The Aura is mine!"
 
   
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Lucario possesses a unique ability that no other character in the game has: aura. Aura appears as blue concentrated energy, and is used in every single move Lucario performs. As a mechanic, aura is a damage multiplier, starting from 0.66x and capping at 1.7x when Lucario has taken 190% damage. This means that, even though most of Lucario's moves have high knockback growth, their power is extremely low with low aura, and insufficient to KO until well beyond 150%. However, with high aura, Lucario's moves have incredible power, with many of them easily surpassing every other character's at max aura. In addition, with the introduction of the rage mechanic, Lucario's attacks deal even more knockback, complimenting their already high power. Its grab game receives huge benefits as well. Since Lucario's pummel is the fastest in the game, it can deal large amounts of damage at high percents. Its up throw has low base knockback, and can combo effectively at most percents. It is also the most damaging and one of the strongest when Lucario's aura is high, making up for its increased power. Its forward throw is the fastest throw in the game, as well as the third strongest with high aura. Its back throw is very powerful, and also a semi-spike, making it excellent for edgeguarding and tech-chasing.
==Origins==
 
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Lucario's name possibly derives from a part of the word orichalcum in Japanese, when spelled backwards. Orichalcum is a legendary metal and might have a relation to Lucario, since it is a {{Type|Steel}}-type Pokémon. Lucario's appearance may be based on the Egyptian god of death, [[Wikipedia:Anubis|Anubis]], who has a jackal head.
 
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Other strengths of Lucario include a very useful special moveset. Aura Sphere is a strong projectile very similar to Samus' Charge Shot. However, since its size and power are affected by aura, it is much more dangerous at high percents. Its high damage output when fully powered up also lets it out prioritize most moves in the game. Force Palm shoots a blast of aura forward, with its range and power increasing with aura. If used at point-blank range, the move is treated as a grab, bypassing shields, and has immense power with enough aura. Extreme Speed is Lucario's recovery move, and is able to cover extremely long distances if Lucario has taken much damage, making it impossible to gimp. It can also launch opponents that get hit head-on. Finally, Double Team is Lucario's counterattack. It is the strongest counter in the game with enough aura while possessing plenty of range, but it's also the slowest, since any opponent that is not in hitlag will most likely avoid it.
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However, Lucario has significant flaws. Despite possessing above average weight, its endurance is below average at best. The rest of its stats do not help it at all, as they make it vulnerable to combos, and one strong move is usually all it takes to end Lucario, preventing it from utilizing aura effectively after it gets knocked out. Its combo game is also heavily reliant on throws, as most other combo moves have either very limited follow-up options or awkwardly positioned hitboxes. Its most serious flaw, however, is its polarized moveset. Its fastest moves are the weakest, and its strongest moves are the slowest, making the latter very punishable. Lucario's aura can also work against it. With low aura, its powerful moves are too weak to KO, and with high aura, its combo-oriented moves are too strong to be chained together. This makes it imperative to keep in mind how Lucario's attacks function depending on percentage, as it cannot afford to make mistakes at higher percentages. It also restricts Lucario to using a "bait-and-punish" playstyle, as it cannot perform rushdowns without getting punished most of the time. Finally, Extreme Speed has numerous flaws. The move is difficult to hit with, since Lucario can only damage the opponent head-on, without having very high power to compensate. In addition, it has high ending lag and, unless Lucario grabs the ledge or lands before the move is concluded, very high landing lag. With low aura, the move is also very slow and doesn't grant much distance, while at high aura, it is possible to overshoot the stage if Lucario isn't careful.
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=====Special moveset=====
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*'''Neutral Special: [[Aura Sphere]]:''' A chargeable, condensed sphere of aura. Pressing the special button again will make Lucario throw it. Increases in size and deals more damage the more damage Lucario has.
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**'''Custom Neutral Special 1: Snaring Aura Sphere:''' Slower, but has a vacuum effect that pulls opponents toward the Aura Sphere itself. Has extra ending lag deals slightly less damage. Two uncharged Snaring Aura Spheres can exist on-screen at the same time.
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**'''Custom Neutral Special 2: Piercing Aura Sphere:''' Faster and passes through opponents, but deals considerably less damage.
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*'''Side Special: [[Force Palm]]:''' Fires a stream of aura that increases in range the more damaged Lucario is. If the opponent is close to Lucario, the move acts like a grab, with Lucario grabbing the opponent and then striking them with an aura-infused palm thrust at point-blank range.
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**'''Custom Side Special 1: Advancing Force Palm: '''Functions similarly to Force Palm, but it moves Lucario forward, has more start-up and deals slightly less damage.
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**'''Custom Side Special 2: Long-Distance Force Palm:''' Has more range, but deals less damage.
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*'''Up Special: [[Extreme Speed]]:''' Launches itself in a predetermined direction by blasting steams of aura from its paws. Has a hitbox at end of the move. Like Force Palm's blast range, Extreme Speed's range increases the more damaged Lucario is.
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**'''Custom Up Special 1: Ride The Wind:''' Slower and deals no damage, but grants more control over Lucario's trajectory.
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**'''Custom Up Special 2: Extreme Speed Attack:''' Has less range, but damages opponents at any point it makes contact with them.
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*'''Down Special: [[Double Team (move)|Double Team]]:''' Performs a kata. If Lucario is attacked, it will disappear and counterattack with a flying kick from behind the attacker.
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**'''Custom Down Special 1: Glancing Counter:''' Dodges attacks but allows Lucario to produce a hitbox, albeit a weaker one, even if it is not attacked.
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**'''Custom Down Special 2: Stunning Double Team:''' Functions similarly to Double Team, with the added effect of being able to stun opponents. However, it deals considerably less damage.
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*'''Final Smash: Mega Lucario:''' Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario. Mega Lucario's aura multiplier is increased to 1.8x regardless of how much damage it had prior to Mega Evolving and it gains resistance to both flinching and launching throughout its duration. Its duration decreases if damage is taken during this transformation.
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====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''====
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Lucario returns in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', where he is among the many fighters who opposed Galeem. He was vaporized and imprisoned by the Lord of Light. He can be freed so the player can play him against Galeem and Dharkon.
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Lucario's Final Smash was reverted back to Aura Storm, although Lucario still Mega Evolves upon activating its Final Smash.
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===''Super Mario Maker''===
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[[File:SMM Lucario.png|frame|left]]
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Lucario appears as a [[w:c:supersmashbros:Costume Mario|Costume Mario]] costume in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]''. It can be unlocked by completing 100 Mario Challenge on Expert difficulty or higher, or by scanning a Lucario [[amiibo]].
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==Appearances==
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===Anime===
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{{main|Lucario (MS008)|Ash's Lucario|Maylene's Lucario|Cameron's Lucario|Korrina's Lucario (anime)}}
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Cameron Lucario.png|Cameron's Lucario.
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Kukui Lucario.png|Professor Kukui's Lucario.
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Ash Lucario.png|Ash's Lucario.
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Ash Mega Lucario.png|Ash's Mega Lucario.
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====Main====
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*[[Ash's Lucario]]
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====Recurring====
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*[[Cameron's Lucario]]
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*[[Korrina's Lucario (anime)|Korrina's Lucario]]
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*[[Professor Kukui's Lucario]]
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====Minor====
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*[[Maylene's Lucario]]
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*[[Riley's Lucario (anime)|Riley's Lucario]]
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*[[Gurkinn's Lucario]]
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*[[Nate's Lucario]]
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*[[Sorrel's Lucario]]
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====Movies====
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[[File:Lucario M08.png|thumb|Lucario as seen in ''Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''.]]
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[[Lucario (MS008)|Lucario]] has a lead role in the movie ''[[MS008: Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. Lucario is considered a legend from the old times to the town where he appears in front of Ash Ketchum and his friends and mistakes Ash for his old friend [[Sir Aaron]] due to his similar aura. At one time in the past, Lucario was going to try and help Sir Aaron save the kingdom, but Aaron trapped him in the staff of the guardian which made him think that Sir Aaron had betrayed him.
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*[[Lucario (MS008)]]
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*[[Sorrel's Lucario]]
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Lucario is the first non-legendary [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] to be in a central role in a Pokémon movie, the second being [[Zoroark]].
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*Lucario one of the few Pokémon to learn a bone-based attack. It creates a bone-shaped object from Aura to use the attacks.
*Lucario is the only Pokémon other than [[Cubone]], its evolved form, [[Marowak]], and [[Mandibuzz]] to learn a bone-based attack. It creates a bone-shaped object from aura to use the attacks.
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*Lucario is the only non-legendary Pokémon to appear in the opening of the movie ''[[MS010: Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai|The Rise of Darkrai]]''.
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*Prior to [[Generation V]], no other Pokémon had the same {{type|Fighting}}/{{type|Steel}} type combination as Lucario. In Generation V, [[Cobalion]] was introduced with the same types, albeit swapped ({{type|Steel}}/{{type|Fighting}}).
*Lucario is the only non-legendary Pokémon to appear in the opening of the movie, [[Rise of Darkrai]].
 
*Lucario is the second playable Pokémon to speak English, the first being [[Mewtwo]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' (the English version of the game removed [[Mewtwo]]'s spoken lines).
 
*Prior to [[Generation V]], no other Pokémon had the same type combination as Lucario. [[Cobalion|Another one]] was introduced in Generation V.
 
 
*Lucario is the only non-legendary boss in ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]'' to guard a gem. It appears in the mission: "Get the Blue Gem!".
 
*Lucario is the only non-legendary boss in ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]'' to guard a gem. It appears in the mission: "Get the Blue Gem!".
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*Lucario is one of the few Pokémon in the anime that actually died; all of the other Pokémon that died were Legendary.
*Lucario is one of the few Pokémon in the anime that actually died and it is also interesting to note that all of the other Pokemon that died were Legendary. The first was [[Celebi]] in Pokémon 4ever, but was later brought back to life by many other Celebi. The second was [[Latios]] in Pokémon: Heroes (however, he was seen flying with [[Latias]] at the end credits) and Lucario was the third. [[Darkrai]] was apparently the fourth (but it was seen standing on top of a tower during the final seconds of [[The Rise of Darkrai]]). So really, Lucario is the first Pokémon that actually dies in the anime and ''stays dead''.
 
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*In the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series, due to Pokémon having both of their [[abilities]] if they have multiple ones, Lucario's [[Inner Focus]] ability prevents [[flinch]]ing which does prevent Lucario's other ability, [[Steadfast]], from activating in this matter; however, if Lucario eats an X-eye seed, the crossed-eyed effect will still activate Steadfast.
*Though Lucario more physically resembles a dog or type of canine, it has a few cat-like traits. For example, Lucario has slit eyes, like most house cats have. It's also possible that it has retractile claws, as it can learn attacks such as [[Metal Claw]], [[Hone Claws]], and [[Shadow Claw]]. It's agility and balance matches that of felines. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it is shown perched on a very thin piece of ice, then agily jumps down, landing on its feet.
 
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*Lucario was one of the first Pokémon to be featured in [[Pokkén Tournament]]. The other two being [[Blaziken]] and [[Machamp]].
*It is based on Anubis (an Egyptian god of death who was believed to have the head of a jackal).
 
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*Lucario, despite being a [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, debuted during [[Generation III]] along with [[Bonsly]] and [[Weavile]] in ''[[MS008: Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
*In the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series, due to Pokémon having both of their [[Pokémon Abilities|abilities]] if they have multiple ones, Lucario's [[Inner Focus]] ability prevents [[flinch]]ing which does prevent Lucario's other ability, [[Steadfast]], from activating in this matter; however, if Lucario eats a X-eye seed, the crossed-eyed effect will still activate Steadfast.
 
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*In ''[[Pokkén Tournament]]'', Lucario's fighting style is [[w:c:tekken:Lars Alexandersson|Lars Alexandersson]]'s fighting style which is the Tekken Force Martial Arts and also utilizes his special attacks such as Tesla Gravity, Lightning Thrust during Hollow Point, Blue Bolt and his Ark Blast which serves as its counterattack.
*Lucario is the only dual-type Pokémon that isn't a Psychic type that can learn [[Heal Pulse]].
 
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*Along with [[Poliwrath]], Lucario is the only {{Type|Fighting}} type Pokémon that aren't also part {{Type|Psychic}} type that can learn [[Psychic (move)|Psychic]].
*Although most Steel types have higher Attack than Special Attack, most Fighting types have higher Attack than Special Attack, and prior to Generation IV, all Steel type moves ''and'' Fighting type moves were physical, Lucario actually has higher base Special Attack than Attack. [[Cobalion|The other]] Steel/Fighting Pokémon has a base Attack ''and'' Special Attack of 90.
 
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*Lucario ranked 2nd, among all Pokémon, in the '''Pokémon of the Year 2020''' poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 1st among all Sinnoh Pokémon.
*Although it was only obtainable via the Pokétransfer or evolving a Riolu caught in the [[Challenger's Cave]] in the Black and White games, in ''[[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2]]'' it's pre-evolution, [[Riolu]], is obtainable in the wild before the [[National Pokédex]] in Floccesy Ranch. It's [[Unova Pokédex]] number is #34, while Riolu's is #33. If one has a Lucario in B&W 2, provided it has a balance of good moves, certain battles may become easier to win than if a starter is used, such as the battle with Black Kyurem/White Kyurem.
 
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*Lucario's Bandit Style Holowear bears resemblance to Sir Aaron's outfit.
*Lucario is one out of the four Steel-type Pokémon to speak English in the anime, or five if Arceus's Steel-type form is counted.
 
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*Lucario, along with 3 other Pokémon, was available as a doll in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team]]. These Pokémon appeared in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby and Sapphire]]'' anime series as well, before Generation IV games were released.
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===Origin===
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Lucario's appearance may be aesthetically based on the Egyptian God of death, {{WP|en|Anubis}}, who has the head of a jackal. It may also be inspired by {{WP|en|Hermanubis}}, a hybrid of two gods who were "conductors of souls" and was engaged with the investigation of truth. The mask around its eyes may be derived from the tanuki or raccoon dog, commonly believed to have supernatural powers in Japanese mythology. Another candidate for the mask origin may be the {{WP|en|African wild dog}}s.
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Though Lucario physically resembles a dog or type of canine more, it has a few catlike traits. For example, Lucario has slit eyes, as most house cats do. It's also possible that it has retractile claws, as it can learn attacks such as [[Metal Claw]], [[Hone Claws]], and [[Shadow Claw]]. Its agility and balance match that of felines. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it is shown perched on a very thin piece of ice, then swiftly jumps down, landing on its feet.
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Its shiny form can be directly linked to the African golden jackal.
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===Etymology===
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Lucario's name possibly derives from a part of the word ''orichalcum'' in Japanese (oriharukon), when spelled backwards. Orichalcum is a legendary metal and might have a relation to Lucario, since it is a {{Type|Steel}}-type Pokémon. Another less likely theory is that part of Lucario's name could be based on the Egyptian capital city, Cairo. The "rio" in its name may also be a reference to Street Fighter's Ryu, as they both have similar signature moves (Ryu has the Hadōken while Lucario has Aura Sphere (Japanese: Hadōdan)), both being blue energy balls launched from both hands at once. It may also derive from oracle, referring to its aura abilities.
   
 
==Gallery==
 
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===Lucario===
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Lucario (Super Smash Bros. for 3DS - WiiU Artwork).png|Lucario's artwork in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''.
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Lucario SSBU.png|Lucario's artwork in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
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Aura Sphere Lucario (BR).gif|A Lucario performing [[Aura Sphere]] in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]].
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===Mega Lucario===
 
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Lucario01LMM.jpg|Lucario in the Movie
 
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Mega Mewtwo vs. Mega Lucario (Pokémon X and Y).jpg|The official artwork of the Mega Lucario battling against the Mega [[Mewtwo]] Y in ''[[Pokémon X and Pokémon Y]]''.
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File:Mega Mewtwo vs. Mega Lucario (Pokémon X and Y).jpg|The official artwork of the Mega Lucario battling against the Mega [[Mewtwo]] in ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]''.
 
 
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Latest revision as of 04:07, 18 March 2024

Lucario (Japanese: ルカリオ, HepburnRukario) (loo-CAR-ee-oh[1]) is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Biology

Physiology

Lucario is a bipedal dog/wolf/jackal-like Pokémon, with a few raccoon-like characteristics as well. Though it is similar in appearance to Riolu, Lucario has some notable differences, such as having redder eyes. Its fore-paws are black and it has large pointed spikes in place of the oval shaped bumps on Riolu. There is also a third spike protruding in the middle of its chest. Lucario's ears and muzzle are longer in comparison to Riolu but it retains the black "mask" and red eyes. The "mask" also has an added upper stripe. It also has four black sensory bundles on the back of its head opposed to Riolu, who only had two and were previously located on the side of its head. Additionally, Lucario's torso is covered in yellow fur with thicker patches on the collar. When its mouth is open, four large canine teeth, two on the top and two on the bottom, can be seen.

Mega Lucario concept art

Concept artwork of Mega Lucario.

Upon Mega Evolution, it has slimmer thighs, and longer yellow colored fur. Its paws become crimson and have grown more spikes. There are black markings on its blue fur due to its heightened aura. The sensory bundles also grown longer with two of them having crimson tips. Its eyes have changed from red to orange.

Behavior

Lucario are very reserved, prideful and very serious Pokémon and also extremely loyal to their trainers, but they can be also friendly and cooperative with strangers and their Pokémon.

According to Gurkinn in "The Aura Storm!", when a Lucario Mega Evolves, the power of their aura and their battling instinct is brought to the limit, so much so that when in battle a Lucario only focuses on their opponents. When a Lucario loses control of its aura in this stage it'll go wild, berserk and relentlessly attack them.

In the wild, Lucario live in packs and they are primarily carnivores, though domesticated ones can be seen eating plant based foods as well as other human food such as chocolate.

Natural Abilities

Known as the Aura Pokémon, Lucario are sensitive to a special type of energy called Aura. The black appendages on the back of their heads are used to detect the Auras of creatures and objects around it. With their ability to sense the Auras in all things around them, they can navigate and track through telepathic methods. They can also guide the waves of an Aura in an offensive manner to create small balls of energy such as Aura Sphere. Lucario are also able to understand human speech; it is said that Lucario can also speak it, though only Sir Aaron's Lucario has been shown to do so and only through telepathy.

Lucario can use aura to communicate or sense its surrounding environment as well. Aura is also useful for them to detect the strength and capabilities of their faraway foes.

Evolution

Lucario is the evolved form of Riolu. Riolu evolves into Lucario by leveling up with high friendship during the day. Lucario can Mega Evolve with a Lucarionite, if the Trainer has a Key Stone.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Riolu None
Platinum Evolve Riolu None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Evolve Riolu None
Black and White Evolve Riolu None
Black 2 and White 2 Evolve Riolu None
X and Y Receive from Korrina
Evolve Riolu
One
None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Poni Grove (SOS only)
Evolve Riolu
Rare
None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Poni Grove (SOS only)
Evolve Riolu
Rare
None
Sword and Shield North Lake Miloch Rare (Clear)

Pokédex entries

  • Diamond

    It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.

  • Pearl

    By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.

  • Platinum

    A well-trained one that can sense auras to identify and take in feelings of creatures over half a mile.

  • HeartGold

    It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.

  • SoulSilver

    It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.

  • Black

    A well-trained one that can sense auras to identify and take in feelings of creatures over half a mile.

  • White

    A well-trained one that can sense auras to identify and take in feelings of creatures over half a mile.

  • Black 2

    By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.

  • White 2

    By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.

  • X

    By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.

  • Y

    By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.

  • Omega Ruby

    By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.

  • Sun

    Lucario: Not only does it perceive auras, but it has gainered the power to control them. It employs them in battle.
    Mega Lucario: Black streaks all over its body shows where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.

  • Moon

    Lucario: They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.
    Mega Lucario: It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.

  • Ultra Sun

    Lucario: Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.
    Mega Lucario: Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.

  • Ultra Moon

    Lucario: It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.
    Mega Lucario: Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy.

  • Sword

    It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.

  • Shield

    It can tell what people are thinking. Only Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon's trust.

  • Brilliant Diamond

    It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.

  • Shining Pearl

    By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.

  • Legends: Arceus

    A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. I have given the name “aura” to this power.

  • Scarlet

    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.

  • Violet

    A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.


Stats

Stats
HP
70
Attack
110
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
115
Sp. Def
70
Speed
90
Total
525

Stats
HP
70
Attack
145
Defense
88
Sp. Atk
140
Sp. Def
70
Speed
112
Total
625

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Aura Sphere 80 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
1 Laser Focus —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Foresight —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
1 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Evo Aura Sphere 80 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
6 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
11 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
15 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
19 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
24 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
29 Bone Rush 25 90% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
33 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
37 Me First —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
42 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
47 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
51 Heal Pulse —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
55 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
60 Dragon Pulse 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
65 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Dragon Pulse 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
1 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
1 Aura Sphere 80 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
1 Foresight —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 1 ♥
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 1 0 ♥
1 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
6 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
11 Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
15 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
19 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
24 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Clever 1 3 ♥
29 Bone Rush 25 90% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
33 Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 2 0 ♥
37 Me First —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
42 Aura Sphere 80 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
47 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
51 Heal Pulse —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
55 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
60 Dragon Pulse 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
65 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
1BW
1
Foresight —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1BW
1
Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1BW
1
Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
1BW
1
Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
6BW
6
Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
15BW
11
Feint 30 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
11BW
15
Force Palm 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
29BW
19
Me First —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
24BW
24
Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
19BW
29
Bone Rush 25 90% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
33BW
33
Quick Guard —% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
37BW
37
Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
42BW
42
Heal Pulse —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
47BW
47
Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
51BW
51
Aura Sphere 90 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
55BW
55
Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
60BW
60
Dragon Pulse 90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
65BW
65
Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 2
1 Quick Attack 40 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
1 Foresight —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
1 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 0
1 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
6 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
11 Force Palm 60 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 2
15 Feint 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 0
19 Bone Rush 25 80% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
24 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Smart 2
29 Me First —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
33 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
37 Aura Sphere 90 —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Beauty 2
42 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Smart 2
47 Dragon Pulse 90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Smart 2
51 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM47 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM47 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM47 Low Sweep 60 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM08 Bulk Up —% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Status Beauty 0
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM59 Dragon Pulse 90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Smart 2
TM60 Drain Punch 60 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Beauty 1
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 1
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM79 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Smart 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
TM91 Flash Cannon 80 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Smart 2
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

To see the Egg Moves that Lucario can learn, refer to Riolu.


Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Drain Punch USUM 75 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Dual Chop USUM 40 90% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Helping Hand USUM —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ice Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Low Kick USUM 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Role Play USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Thunder Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Dragon Pulse ORAS 85 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Drain Punch ORAS 75 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Dual Chop ORAS 40 90% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Helping Hand ORAS —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 4 0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Low Kick ORAS 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Role Play ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Thunder Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dark Pulse  80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
Dragon Pulse  90 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Special
Drain Punch  75 100% 10 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Dual Chop  40 90% 15 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Low Kick  100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
Role Play  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Fury Cutter  10 90% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Helping Hand  —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 2
Low Kick HGSS 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 3
Magnet Rise  —% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cute 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Role Play HGSS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
ThunderPunch  75 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 2
Vacuum Wave  40 100% 30 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Smart 2
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Battle animation sprites

Lucario-AttackAnimation-XY Lucario-AttackAnimation-XY-2 Lucario-AttackAnimation-XY-3

Mega Evolution sprites

MegaLucario XY
Front
MLucario XYBack
Back
Lucario Mega XY Shiny Sprite
Front (Shiny)
Lucario Mega XY Shiny Back Sprite
Back (Shiny)

Crossover appearances

Super Smash Bros. series

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Super Smash Bros. Brawl

LucarioBrawl

Lucario's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Lucario is also available as an unlockable character in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is unlocked when it is met in the Subspace Emissary, or by playing a certain amount of VS matches. Most of its attacks are imbued with aura. Ironically, Lucario does not use any moves like Metal Claw, but uses its down smash in a fashion similar to Dark Pulse.

Lucario's attacks in Brawl are:

Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary

Lucario's appearance in Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary occurs fairly late. Lucario meditates atop an icy peak when he is approached by Meta Knight, who has climbed the mountain alongside the Ice Climbers to reach his stolen ship the Halberd, which is approaching. Lucario challenges Meta Knight to a fight, and the player chooses one or the other to play as in the duel. The winner revives the other, and the two of them become friends. Lucario joins Meta Knight in Infiltrating the Halberd, where he discovers Solid Snake hiding in a cardboard box. Meta Knight then gets ready to fight Snake, but Lucario senses that Snake is a good guy, and halts Meta Knight from attacking Snake. Lucario also senses enemies nearby and signals Snake to join the now-trio.

Lucario is next seen fighting a false Peach and a false Zelda made from Shadow Bugs. Meta Knight, Lucario, and Snake defeat the false princesses and set the real ones free. Lucario also aids Fox, Falco, Zelda, Peach, and Snake in the battle against Duon, while Meta Knight reclaims the ship.

After this, he joins the others to battle Master Hand in subspace. However it is revealed that a powerful creature named Tabuu had been manipulating Master Hand and his associates. He uses his Off Waves to turn all heroes into trophies (except Ganondorf, whom he used a different attack to beat), Bowser (who was trophified by Ganondorf), Master Hand (who is defeated by Tabuu but is not turned into a trophy) and anyone who is already a trophy. King Dedede's pins bring back Luigi and Ness (who in turn revive King Dedede) and Kirby, who is separate from them but comes back because he ate one of King Dedede's pins. King Dedede convinces Bowser to help them, while Link and Zelda (if found) bring back Ganondorf who goes to fight Tabuu. If Lucario is saved he will go to the Great Maze to battle the heroes' shadow clones (of every hero who is in subspace excluding Sheik (another form used by Zelda), Zero Suit Samus (Samus is wearing her power suit when she enters subspace) and Red's Squirtle and Ivysaur (when used he always starts with Charizard in story mode)), any bosses that have been fought and Tabuu himself. After they make it to Tabuu he is weakened by the destruction of his wings (by Sonic) which prevents him from turning everyone into trophies. When defeated Tabuu is destroyed and the world returns (except the floating isle because so many bombs went off in one area, so close together).

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U

Lucario (SSB Wii U)

Lucario as he returns in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

Lucario returns in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, as a default character. His Final Smash is Mega Evolution, similar to Charizard.

Lucario is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. 4. It was announced on January 31, 2014, six years to the day of the year that Super Smash Bros. Brawl was released in Japan; according to an extra post on the Miiverse reveal, this timing was done to commend the Brawl developers for succeeding in adding Lucario to said game.

Lucario possesses a unique ability that no other character in the game has: aura. Aura appears as blue concentrated energy, and is used in every single move Lucario performs. As a mechanic, aura is a damage multiplier, starting from 0.66x and capping at 1.7x when Lucario has taken 190% damage. This means that, even though most of Lucario's moves have high knockback growth, their power is extremely low with low aura, and insufficient to KO until well beyond 150%. However, with high aura, Lucario's moves have incredible power, with many of them easily surpassing every other character's at max aura. In addition, with the introduction of the rage mechanic, Lucario's attacks deal even more knockback, complimenting their already high power. Its grab game receives huge benefits as well. Since Lucario's pummel is the fastest in the game, it can deal large amounts of damage at high percents. Its up throw has low base knockback, and can combo effectively at most percents. It is also the most damaging and one of the strongest when Lucario's aura is high, making up for its increased power. Its forward throw is the fastest throw in the game, as well as the third strongest with high aura. Its back throw is very powerful, and also a semi-spike, making it excellent for edgeguarding and tech-chasing.

Other strengths of Lucario include a very useful special moveset. Aura Sphere is a strong projectile very similar to Samus' Charge Shot. However, since its size and power are affected by aura, it is much more dangerous at high percents. Its high damage output when fully powered up also lets it out prioritize most moves in the game. Force Palm shoots a blast of aura forward, with its range and power increasing with aura. If used at point-blank range, the move is treated as a grab, bypassing shields, and has immense power with enough aura. Extreme Speed is Lucario's recovery move, and is able to cover extremely long distances if Lucario has taken much damage, making it impossible to gimp. It can also launch opponents that get hit head-on. Finally, Double Team is Lucario's counterattack. It is the strongest counter in the game with enough aura while possessing plenty of range, but it's also the slowest, since any opponent that is not in hitlag will most likely avoid it.

However, Lucario has significant flaws. Despite possessing above average weight, its endurance is below average at best. The rest of its stats do not help it at all, as they make it vulnerable to combos, and one strong move is usually all it takes to end Lucario, preventing it from utilizing aura effectively after it gets knocked out. Its combo game is also heavily reliant on throws, as most other combo moves have either very limited follow-up options or awkwardly positioned hitboxes. Its most serious flaw, however, is its polarized moveset. Its fastest moves are the weakest, and its strongest moves are the slowest, making the latter very punishable. Lucario's aura can also work against it. With low aura, its powerful moves are too weak to KO, and with high aura, its combo-oriented moves are too strong to be chained together. This makes it imperative to keep in mind how Lucario's attacks function depending on percentage, as it cannot afford to make mistakes at higher percentages. It also restricts Lucario to using a "bait-and-punish" playstyle, as it cannot perform rushdowns without getting punished most of the time. Finally, Extreme Speed has numerous flaws. The move is difficult to hit with, since Lucario can only damage the opponent head-on, without having very high power to compensate. In addition, it has high ending lag and, unless Lucario grabs the ledge or lands before the move is concluded, very high landing lag. With low aura, the move is also very slow and doesn't grant much distance, while at high aura, it is possible to overshoot the stage if Lucario isn't careful.

Special moveset
  • Neutral Special: Aura Sphere: A chargeable, condensed sphere of aura. Pressing the special button again will make Lucario throw it. Increases in size and deals more damage the more damage Lucario has.
    • Custom Neutral Special 1: Snaring Aura Sphere: Slower, but has a vacuum effect that pulls opponents toward the Aura Sphere itself. Has extra ending lag deals slightly less damage. Two uncharged Snaring Aura Spheres can exist on-screen at the same time.
    • Custom Neutral Special 2: Piercing Aura Sphere: Faster and passes through opponents, but deals considerably less damage.
  • Side Special: Force Palm: Fires a stream of aura that increases in range the more damaged Lucario is. If the opponent is close to Lucario, the move acts like a grab, with Lucario grabbing the opponent and then striking them with an aura-infused palm thrust at point-blank range.
    • Custom Side Special 1: Advancing Force Palm: Functions similarly to Force Palm, but it moves Lucario forward, has more start-up and deals slightly less damage.
    • Custom Side Special 2: Long-Distance Force Palm: Has more range, but deals less damage.
  • Up Special: Extreme Speed: Launches itself in a predetermined direction by blasting steams of aura from its paws. Has a hitbox at end of the move. Like Force Palm's blast range, Extreme Speed's range increases the more damaged Lucario is.
    • Custom Up Special 1: Ride The Wind: Slower and deals no damage, but grants more control over Lucario's trajectory.
    • Custom Up Special 2: Extreme Speed Attack: Has less range, but damages opponents at any point it makes contact with them.
  • Down Special: Double Team: Performs a kata. If Lucario is attacked, it will disappear and counterattack with a flying kick from behind the attacker.
    • Custom Down Special 1: Glancing Counter: Dodges attacks but allows Lucario to produce a hitbox, albeit a weaker one, even if it is not attacked.
    • Custom Down Special 2: Stunning Double Team: Functions similarly to Double Team, with the added effect of being able to stun opponents. However, it deals considerably less damage.
  • Final Smash: Mega Lucario: Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario. Mega Lucario's aura multiplier is increased to 1.8x regardless of how much damage it had prior to Mega Evolving and it gains resistance to both flinching and launching throughout its duration. Its duration decreases if damage is taken during this transformation.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Lucario returns in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where he is among the many fighters who opposed Galeem. He was vaporized and imprisoned by the Lord of Light. He can be freed so the player can play him against Galeem and Dharkon.

Lucario's Final Smash was reverted back to Aura Storm, although Lucario still Mega Evolves upon activating its Final Smash.

Super Mario Maker

SMM Lucario

Lucario appears as a Costume Mario costume in Super Mario Maker. It can be unlocked by completing 100 Mario Challenge on Expert difficulty or higher, or by scanning a Lucario amiibo.

Appearances

Anime

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Recurring

Minor

Movies

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Lucario as seen in Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Lucario has a lead role in the movie Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Lucario is considered a legend from the old times to the town where he appears in front of Ash Ketchum and his friends and mistakes Ash for his old friend Sir Aaron due to his similar aura. At one time in the past, Lucario was going to try and help Sir Aaron save the kingdom, but Aaron trapped him in the staff of the guardian which made him think that Sir Aaron had betrayed him.

Trivia

  • Lucario one of the few Pokémon to learn a bone-based attack. It creates a bone-shaped object from Aura to use the attacks.
  • Lucario is the only non-legendary Pokémon to appear in the opening of the movie The Rise of Darkrai.
  • Prior to Generation V, no other Pokémon had the same Fighting/Steel type combination as Lucario. In Generation V, Cobalion was introduced with the same types, albeit swapped (Steel/Fighting).
  • Lucario is the only non-legendary boss in Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia to guard a gem. It appears in the mission: "Get the Blue Gem!".
  • Lucario is one of the few Pokémon in the anime that actually died; all of the other Pokémon that died were Legendary.
  • In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, due to Pokémon having both of their abilities if they have multiple ones, Lucario's Inner Focus ability prevents flinching which does prevent Lucario's other ability, Steadfast, from activating in this matter; however, if Lucario eats an X-eye seed, the crossed-eyed effect will still activate Steadfast.
  • Lucario was one of the first Pokémon to be featured in Pokkén Tournament. The other two being Blaziken and Machamp.
  • Lucario, despite being a Generation IV Pokémon, debuted during Generation III along with Bonsly and Weavile in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
  • In Pokkén Tournament, Lucario's fighting style is Lars Alexandersson's fighting style which is the Tekken Force Martial Arts and also utilizes his special attacks such as Tesla Gravity, Lightning Thrust during Hollow Point, Blue Bolt and his Ark Blast which serves as its counterattack.
  • Along with Poliwrath, Lucario is the only Fighting type Pokémon that aren't also part Psychic type that can learn Psychic.
  • Lucario ranked 2nd, among all Pokémon, in the Pokémon of the Year 2020 poll by The Pokémon Company. It also ranked 1st among all Sinnoh Pokémon.
  • Lucario's Bandit Style Holowear bears resemblance to Sir Aaron's outfit.
  • Lucario, along with 3 other Pokémon, was available as a doll in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team. These Pokémon appeared in Ruby and Sapphire anime series as well, before Generation IV games were released.

Origin

Lucario's appearance may be aesthetically based on the Egyptian God of death, Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. It may also be inspired by Hermanubis, a hybrid of two gods who were "conductors of souls" and was engaged with the investigation of truth. The mask around its eyes may be derived from the tanuki or raccoon dog, commonly believed to have supernatural powers in Japanese mythology. Another candidate for the mask origin may be the African wild dogs.

Though Lucario physically resembles a dog or type of canine more, it has a few catlike traits. For example, Lucario has slit eyes, as most house cats do. It's also possible that it has retractile claws, as it can learn attacks such as Metal Claw, Hone Claws, and Shadow Claw. Its agility and balance match that of felines. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it is shown perched on a very thin piece of ice, then swiftly jumps down, landing on its feet.

Its shiny form can be directly linked to the African golden jackal.

Etymology

Lucario's name possibly derives from a part of the word orichalcum in Japanese (oriharukon), when spelled backwards. Orichalcum is a legendary metal and might have a relation to Lucario, since it is a Steel-type Pokémon. Another less likely theory is that part of Lucario's name could be based on the Egyptian capital city, Cairo. The "rio" in its name may also be a reference to Street Fighter's Ryu, as they both have similar signature moves (Ryu has the Hadōken while Lucario has Aura Sphere (Japanese: Hadōdan)), both being blue energy balls launched from both hands at once. It may also derive from oracle, referring to its aura abilities.

Gallery

Lucario

Mega Lucario

See also

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 214. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.