Lucario (Pokémon)
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| Lucario ルカリオ Lucario | |
 Artwork from Diamond/Pearl | |
| National Dex | #448 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #116 |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-223 |
| Type | Fighting / Steel |
| Species | Aura Pokémon |
| Height | 3′11″ (1.2m) |
| Weight | 119.0 lbs. (54.0kg) |
| Abilities | Steadfast |
| Inner Focus | |
| Egg groups | Ground |
| Humanshape | |
| Time to hatch | 6,400 steps |
| Effort yield | 1 Atk, 1 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 204 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,059,860 exp. |
| Gender | 12.5% ♀ / 87.5% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Blue |
| Catch rate | 45 |
Lucario (Japanese: ルカリオ Lucario) is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon.
Lucario evolves from Riolu by leveling up during the day if its Happiness has reached a certain point.
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Biology
Physiology
Lucario is a bipedal, jackal-like Pokémon that's around four feet in height. Lucario's forepaws are now black and the rounded bumps on the back are now pointed spikes. In addition, there's a third spike on Lucario's chest. Lucario's snout and ears have also grown longer since its evolution from Riolu. Lucario also now has a yellow torso.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Lucario are sensitive to a special type of energy called aura. Lucario can study these waves to predict the movements of their opponents, and use them to track anyone. They can also guide the waves offensively to create explosive balls of aura energy (such as Aura Sphere, one of only two non-legendaries to learn that move). Lucario are also able understand human speech; some people say that Lucario can also speak it, though only one has reportedly done so.
Behavior
Habitat
Lucario usually live deep in mountains far from people to improve their skills.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
The Lucario in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew was shown eating berries and was introduced to chocolate by Max.
In the anime
In the Pokémon movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Lucario is considered a legend from olden times to the town where it appears in front of Ash Ketchum and his friends, and mistakes Ash for its old friend Sir Aaron due to his similar aura.
Lucario also makes a cameo in the theme songs Battle Frontier and Together.
Lucario's first appearance in an actual episode was in DP066, under the ownership of Maylene.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Special manga, like in games, it appears under the ownership of Riley
In the TCG
- Main article: Lucario (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Lucario is a playable character. 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 also appears to be able to talk, while using his Final Smash he 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 more it can deal. Its power is at its peak when it has taken 200% damage, and is in last place during a fight.
| Standard Special Move | Side Special Move | Up Special Move | Down Special Move | Final Smash |
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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: 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 15,000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top rank - the Lucario rank - at which point the Lucario statue will be displayed outside the rescue base.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| IV | 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Riolu |
| Pokémon Platinum | Unknown |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | Almia Castle (during mission) |
Base stats
| HP: | 70 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 110 | |
| Defense: | 70 | |
| SpAtk: | 115 | |
| SpDef: | 70 | |
| Speed: | 90 |
Type effectiveness
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Lucario is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Generation IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. |
| Start | Quick Attack |  | 
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| Foresight | | 
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| Detect |  |
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| Metal Claw |  |
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| Dark Pulse |  | 
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| 6 | Counter | |
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| 11 | Force Palm | |
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| 15 | Feint | |
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| 19 | Bone Rush |  |
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| 24 | Metal Sound | |
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| 29 | Me First | |
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| 33 | Swords Dance | |
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| 37 | Aura Sphere | |
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| 42 | Close Combat | |
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| 47 | Dragon Pulse |  |
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| 51 | ExtremeSpeed | |
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By TM/HM
| # | Generation IV |
|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch |
| TM03 | Water Pulse |
| TM04 | Calm Mind |
| TM05 | Roar |
| TM06 | Toxic |
| TM08 | Bulk Up |
| TM10 | Hidden Power |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam |
| TM17 | Protect |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |
| TM21 | Frustration |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |
| TM26 | Earthquake |
| TM27 | Return |
| TM28 | Dig |
| TM29 | Psychic |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball |
| TM31 | Brick Break |
| TM32 | Double Team |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |
| TM42 | Facade |
| TM43 | Secret Power |
| TM44 | Rest |
| TM45 | Attract |
| TM52 | Focus Blast |
| TM56 | Fling |
| TM58 | Endure |
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse |
| TM60 | Drain Punch |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw |
| TM66 | Payback |
| TM68 | Giga Impact |
| TM71 | Stone Edge |
| TM75 | Swords Dance |
| TM78 | Captivate |
| TM79 | Dark Pulse |
| TM80 | Rock Slide |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk |
| TM83 | Natural Gift |
| TM84 | Poison Jab |
| TM87 | Swagger |
| TM90 | Substitute |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon |
| HM04 | Strength |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |
| HM08 | Rock Climb |
By breeding
- Agility
- Bite
- Blaze Kick
- Bullet Punch
- Cross Chop
- Crunch
- Detect
- Hi Jump Kick
- Iron Defense
- Low Kick
- Mind Reader
- Sky Uppercut
- Vacuum Wave
By tutoring
Side game data
| Pokémon Ranger Batonnage | ||
|---|---|---|
| Group:
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: None |
Evolution
Happiness (Day)
Lucario
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Sprite
| 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 | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4d 448.png | Image:Spr 4p 448.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 448 s.png | 
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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 believed Lucario to 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, and even evolves from a Pokémon, Riolu.
- This makes it the first non-legendary Pokémon to be in a central role in a Pokémon movie.
- Lucario is the only Pokémon other than the Cubone evolutionary family to learn a bone-based attack.
- Lucario is one of three Pokémon on the player's team in the demo version of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
- Lucario is the first Fighting-type Pokémon to be a fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series. On another note, Lucario is the first playable Pokémon to speak. However, in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Mewtwo can communicate in its victory poses.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Lucario.
- Lucario is the only Fighting-type Pokémon that receives double damage from Fighting-type moves.
- Three important non-playable characters of the Diamond and Pearl games own a Lucario: Maylene, Riley, and Cynthia.
- In Pokémon Ranger Batonnage, Lucario is the only 1 out of 3 guardians of the drops that is not a legendary.
Origin
Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. Boxing is a sport that is believed to have origins in Egypt. The black appendages on the back of its head are used to detect the auras of creatures and objects around it. While Lucario reads aura, it closes its eyes, and thus the appendages and the way they look "tied" around its face appear to be based on someone being blindfolded.
Name origin
Lucario's name may be orikaru said syllabicly-backwards, which is Japanese for oracle. It may also be a reference to Cairo, Egypt. The "lu" may come from "lupine," meaning "wolf," in reference to its canine-like appearance.
In other languages
Related articles
External links
- Article on Wikipedia
- Wave Guiding Hero, the fanlisting for Lucario at The Anime Fanlistings Network
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