Lucario (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Lucario (disambiguation).

Lucario ルカリオ Lucario #448
Art by Ken Sugimori from Diamond and Pearl
Types  Fighting  Steel   Fighting   Fighting   Fighting   Fighting   Fighting	Species Aura Pokémon
Abilities Steadfast or Inner Focus Inner Focus Justified Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #116 Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-223 Oblivia R-265 Oblivia (past) N-179 Not in any regional Browser
Height 3'11" Imperial 1.2m Metric 3'11"/1.2m 0.0m	Weight 119.0lbs Imperial 54.0kg Metric 119.0lbs/54.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Blue	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 45 5.9%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 87.5% male, 12.5% female
Breeding Field and Human-Like groups 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 200 Battle Exp.: 2001*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Lucario (Japanese: ルカリオ Lucario) is a dual-type Fighting/Steel Pokémon.

It evolves from Riolu when leveled up with high happiness during the day.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.1.1 Sir Aaron's Lucario 2.1.2 Maylene's Lucario 2.1.3 Riley's Lucario 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga 3.2 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 3.3 In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Brawl 5.1.1 Codec information (on Shadow Moses Island) 5.2 Trophy information 5.2.1 Classic Mode: Lucario 5.2.2 All-Star Mode: Aura Storm 6 Game data 6.1 NPC appearances 6.2 Pokédex entries 6.3 Game locations 6.3.1 In side games 6.4 Stats 6.4.1 Base stats 6.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.5 Type effectiveness 6.6 Learnset 6.6.1 By leveling up 6.6.2 By TM/HM 6.6.3 By breeding 6.6.4 By tutoring 6.6.5 By a prior evolution 6.7 Side game data 6.8 Evolution 6.9 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 Related articles 10 External links

Biology

Physiology

Lucario is a bipedal, jackal-like Pokémon, with fur that is predominantly blue and black. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. Lucario's snout and ears are longer than those of its pre-evolution Riolu. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso, and blue fur on its thighs that appears to resemble shorts. Lucario stands its toes rather than on its entire foot. It has developed four small black appendages on its head, which rise when Lucario reads or manipulates aura.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Lucario are sensitive to a special type of energy called aura. Lucario can study this energy to predict the movements of their opponents and track their quarries. They also have the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, in the form of explosive spheres of aura energy. Lucario can understand human speech, and have been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy.

Behavior

Lucario are considered to be prideful creatures, and are extremely loyal to their trainers. Lucario also seem to have a natural sense of justice.

Habitat

Lucario usually live deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. Therefore, like Milotic and Togekiss, they are some of the rarest non-legendary Pokémon known, and finding a wild Lucario is excruciatingly difficult.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

The Lucario in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew was shown eating Berries and plants, like roses. Lucario has been seen eating chocolate, introduced by Max with it gaining no ill-effects from the theobromine, though not part of its natural diet.

In the anime

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Major appearances

Sir Aaron's Lucario

Lucario was one of the main Pokémon in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. It belonged to Sir Aaron and was sealed away in his staff for a thousand years. It was released by Ash during a festival, and helped guide him to the Tree of Beginning after Pikachu is teleported there by Mew.

Maylene's Lucario

It was first seen in Lost Leader Strategy! battling with Maylene in their training. Lucario used Aura Sphere to stop the battle of Electabuzz, Piplup and Pikachu. It is also seen battling Paul's Pokémon in a flashback.

Lucario was seen again in Crossing the Battle Line! where it battled in Dawn's Gym battle against Maylene. It defeated Dawn's Ambipom and Piplup.

It appeared once more in A Triple Fighting Chance! where it battled in Ash's Gym battle against Maylene. It defeated Ash's Staravia and Chimchar, but was knocked out along with Ash's Buizel, resulting in a tie.

Lucario was last seen in Enter Galactic! when it helped Ash and the others defeat Saturn and Team Galactic.

Riley's Lucario

This Lucario debuted in Steeling Peace of Mind! at Iron Island. When Ash and his friends traveled there after being contacted by Barry, they found the local Steel-type Pokémon fighting brutally against each other and the other Pokémon on the island. When a crazed Aggron attacked Ash, Riley stepped in and had Lucario attack it with Close Combat. Despite being a Steel-type as well, Lucario wasn't affected like the others of its type due to its strong aura.

Minor appearances

Lucario makes a cameo in the theme songs Battle Frontier, Together, and The Greatest - Everyday!.

Lucario also makes a brief appearance at the intro of The Rise of Darkrai, where one is shown dodging Rayquaza's Hyper Beam.

A Lucario and Froslass were seen in a Double contest on TV in Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP066 Lucario Ash's Pokédex Lucario, the Aura Pokémon, and the evolved form of Riolu. By sensing the aura of its opponents, Lucario can read their thoughts and movements. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Main article: Hiori's Lucario

Lucario is Hiori's primary Pokémon in Phantom Thief Pokémon 7.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, like in games, one appears under the ownership of Riley.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! Hareta gained a Riolu egg in Serious Training on Iron Island!! which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter then evolved in to Lucario in A Novel Test!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Lucario (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Lucario is a playable character available in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It is unlocked by encountering it in The Subspace Emissary either from choosing it to battle and claim victory over Meta Knight or vice-versa. It can also be unlocked by playing 100 brawls or beating Target Smash!! on all difficulty levels (in either 1 or 2-player modes).

Lucario appears to be able to talk with the help of Aura; most notably seen while using its Final Smash when it says "Watch the power of Aura!" Lucario's fighting style revolves around Aura manipulation and the concept of "high risk, high return"; the more damage Lucario has taken, the stronger it and its attacks become. Its power is at its peak when it has taken 170% damage, and is in last place during a fight.

Standard Special Move	Side Special Move	Up Special Move	Down Special Move	Final Smash
Aura Sphere	Force Palm	ExtremeSpeed	Double Team	Aura Storm

Codec information (on Shadow Moses Island)

• Mei Ling: "You're fighting Lucario, aren't you, Snake?"
• Solid Snake: "Mei Ling, what's that purple fire coming out of his hands??"
• Mei Ling: "That's his 'Aura.'"
• Solid Snake: "Aura?"
• Mei Ling: "I guess you could call it his life force. Lucario can use his own Aura and turn it into power. Every time Lucario's damage increases, his Aura gains strength, making his attacks more powerful. So don't think you've got him beat just because his health is down."
• Solid Snake: "The cornered rat will bite the cat... Sounds like trouble."
• Mei Ling: "Hey! When did you become so good with proverbs?!"
• Solid Snake: "You must have rubbed off on me."
• Mei Ling: "Well, come back in one piece, and I'll teach you all the Chinese proverbs you can handle."

Trophy information

Classic Mode: Lucario

An Aura Pokémon. It can track energy called Aura, which is given off by all living creatures. It's a unique combination of both Fighting- and Steel-types. Lucario evolves from Riolu during the day if its happiness has reached a certain point. It specializes in attacks that use Aura energy, like Dark Pulse and a can't-miss technique, Aura Sphere.

All-Star Mode: Aura Storm

Lucario's Final Smash. After flying off the screen, Lucario reappears in its center. It then launches a powerful Aura attack against all foes within a certain distance. The key to this attack is the ability to change its angle--it's a must to sweep slowly left and right to his selected enemies multiple times. The last blow will send the victim flying away.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, Alakazam tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top Rescue Team rank—Lucario rank—at which point the Lucario Statue will be displayed outside the Team Base.
• Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: Lucario is the guardian of the Blue Gem.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} 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 can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away. HeartGold SoulSilver It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Riolu Platinum None Evolve Riolu HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Riolu Generation V Black White None Evolve Riolu

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Lost Wilderness (B11-B17)*
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Almia Castle (during mission) Capture Arena
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Oblivia Ruins Thunder Temple Light Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Flower Zone

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70	130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 110	103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp.Atk: 115	108 - 183	211 - 361
Sp.Def: 70	67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Total: 525   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 16/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ¼× None	Resistant against Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ¼× None	Unaffected by Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ¼× None	Damaged normally by Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ¼× Bug ¼× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ¼× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
Start	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
Start	Foresight	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
Start	Detect	Fighting	Status	—	—%	5
Start	Metal Claw	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
6	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
11	Force Palm	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	10
15	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100%	10
19	Bone Rush	Ground	Physical	25	90%	10
24	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	—	85%	40
29	Me First	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
33	Quick Guard	Fighting	Status	—	—%	15
37	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
42	Heal Pulse	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
47	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
51	Aura Sphere	Fighting	Special	90	—%	20
55	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
60	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	90	100%	10
65	ExtremeSpeed	Normal	Physical	80	100%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Lucario obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	—	—%	15
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	—	—%	20
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM65	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
	TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
	Blaze Kick	Fire	Physical	85	90%	10
	Bullet Punch	Steel	Physical	40	100%	30
	Circle Throw	Fighting	Physical	60	90%	10
	Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80%	5
	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
	Detect	Fighting	Status	—	—%	5
	Follow Me	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Hi Jump Kick	Fighting	Physical	130	90%	10
	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Mind Reader	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Sky Uppercut	Fighting	Physical	85	90%	15
	Vacuum Wave	Fighting	Special	40	100%	30
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lucario in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lucario in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Lucario can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Lucario cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: IV
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Endure	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Reversal	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	Copycat	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	—%	20
	Final Gambit	Fighting	Special	—	100%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fighting  Poké Assist: ( Fighting ) Field move: None Browser entry   It launches orbs of Aura power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fighting  ( Fighting ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×4) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks with punches.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Lucario is traveling through the PokéPark, taking time to enjoy Tangrowth's Swing Along and Rayquaza's Ballon Panic. He likes some of the other Attractions, too.

Evolution

Baby form Riolu  Fighting

Happiness (daytime) → ← Breed

First evolution Lucario  Fighting  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Lucario images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006 with the announcement of the title of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
• Before Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were released, many fans assumed Lucario would be a legendary Pokémon, based on its starring role in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. This has since been proven untrue, as it is readily available in the Generation IV games, is under ownership by NPCs, and even evolves from a Pokémon, Riolu.
• In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Lucario is the only one out of three Gem Guardians that is not a legendary Pokémon.
• In Pokémon Battle Revolution, a Lucario costume is seen, worn by Dusty.
• Two of Lucario's abilities relate to flinching. Steadfast makes Lucario faster when flinching, whilst Inner Focus protects it from it.
  • Due to this combination, Steadfast can only activate in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky if Lucario becomes cross-eyed.
• Lucario can learn Ice Punch, ThunderPunch, and even Blaze Kick, but cannot learn Fire Punch.
• Lucario and Poliwrath are the only Fighting-type Pokémon able to learn Psychic, not counting Meditite, Medicham, Gallade and Meloetta as they are part Psychic-type.
• Lucario is the only Pokémon that learns Dragon Pulse through leveling up who is not a Dragon-type or related to one through evolution.

Origin

Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god of funerals, Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. Anubis's role in Egyptian mythology was to judge the hearts of deceased souls based on their actions during life. This resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. Boxing is a sport that is believed to have origins in Egypt. The markings on Lucario's face resemble a mask.

Name origin

Its name probably comes from Lupaster, a subspecies of the Canis Aureus, the Egyptian Jackal. Lucario's name possibly derives also from part of a Japanese spelling of oracle or orichalcum in reverse, reflecting its mythical design, its ability to see into the supernatural, and its Steel-type. It may also refer to Cairo, Egypt. The word pharaoh may also be involved. Also, it may be derived from the Greek word lykos meaning "wolf".

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Lucario French Lucario Korean 루카리오 Lucario Chinese (Mandarin) 路卡利歐 / 路卡利欧 Lùkǎlì'ōu Transliteration of its Japanese name. Chinese (Cantonese) 路卡利歐* Louhkāleih'āu 路卡利奧* Louhkāleih'ou Transliteration of its Japanese name.

Related articles

• Lucario (movie 8)
• Maylene's Lucario
• Riley's Lucario

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• SmashWiki article on Lucario's SSBB appearance

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