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Poké Ball

2009-12-20T23:42:17Z

Rayquaza386: /* Types of Poké Ball */

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[[Image:Pokeball.jpg|thumb|right|A Poké Ball as seen in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]]]
A '''Poké Ball''' (Japanese: '''モンスターボール''' ''Monster Ball'') is a type of [[item]] critical in any {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s quest. It is used for {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} and storing [[wild Pokémon]]; a {{pkmn|Trainer}} may carry as many Poké Balls and ball variants as he or she desires. However, a Trainer may only carry up to six [[Pokémon]] at a time in their [[party]]. Therefore, if a Trainer owns more than six Pokémon, they may be stored in a [[Pokémon storage system]], and withdrawn or deposited at any [[Pokémon Center]]. There are four different basic levels of Poké Ball, and over a dozen variations on the Poké Ball design throughout the games.

A Poké Ball's strength is determined by how much it raises a wild Pokémon's [[catch rate]]. Many Poké Balls' strengths change based on certain conditions.

A Poké Ball also limits the strength of the Pokémon inside it.

In the distant past, according to the manga adaptation of ''[[Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Pokémon were referred to as ''majū'' (魔獣, or "magical beasts"). This implies that the name "Pokémon" did not come into common parlance as a term until the Poké Ball's advent allowed Pokémon to be stored in pockets.

==Mechanics==
[[File:Pokeballinterior.jpg|frame|right|Interior of a Poké Ball from the anime]]
Though the technology behind the workings of a Poké Ball remains unknown, the basic mechanics are fairly simple to understand. In a {{pkmn|battle}}, once the opposing [[wild Pokémon]] has been weakened, the {{pkmn|Trainer}} will throw a Poké Ball at it. Assuming the Poké Ball hits it and is not dodged or hit back to the Trainer, the Poké Ball will open, convert the wild Pokémon to an energy form, pull the energy into its hollow center, and then close. The wild Pokémon will then be given the chance to struggle to try and escape the Poké Ball. If it escapes, in the anime, the Poké Ball flies back towards the Trainer, while in the games and Pokémon Adventure manga, the Poké Ball bursts open and cannot be reused. If it does not escape, the wild Pokémon will be {{pkmn2|caught}}.

As seen in anime episodes like ''[[AG065|Gulpin it Down!]]'' and ''[[AG104|Claydol Big and Tall]]'', normal Poké Balls have difficulty catching extremely large and heavy Pokémon, to the point that the Pokémon will not even be taken entirely into the Poké Ball. The latter of these episodes shows how ancient civilizations overcame this issue: to catch and hold a very large Pokémon, they constructed a very large Poké Ball out of stone. However, giant stone Poké Balls are nearly impossible to use, so with the advancement of technology a better solution came in the form of Heavy Balls.

Besides catching new Pokémon, Poké Balls are also used to store caught Pokémon. An official Pokémon Trainer can have six Poké Balls with Pokémon in them at one time, whereas non-Trainers can carry as many as they want. When starting a battle, he or she can throw out one or more of these onto the battlefield, and they will open, releasing their Pokémon quickly. When a Trainer wants to recall their Pokémon, they simply hold up the Poké Ball and point it at their Pokémon, and a beam will come from the Poké Ball's button, converting the Pokémon into energy again and drawing it back in, however this beam only has a limited range, and can be dodged by the Pokémon. If this beam hits a person for any reason, that person will be momentarily stunned. Also, some Pokémon know how to enter and leave their Poké Balls at will, several examples being [[Jessie's Seviper]] (only when {{p|Zangoose}} are involved), [[Jessie's Wobbuffet]], [[May's Skitty]], and more famously, [[Misty's Psyduck]] and [[Brock's Croagunk]]. Also, if a Pokémon is being sent out, but does not wish to exit its Poké Ball, when the flash of light emerges from the Poké Ball, it will make a u-turn back to the open ball, turn red, and re-enter the Poké Ball. This happened in ''[[EP031|Dig Those Diglett!]]'', when [[Gary Oak]] attempted to send out several unnamed Pokémon to battle the wild {{p|Diglett}}. It also happened when {{Ash}} attempted to send out his {{AP|Squirtle}} (though before he threw the ball, {{AP|Pikachu}} yelled something to Squirtle), and when numerous Trainers attempted to send out their Pokémon.
[[Image:Chimchar release.jpg|200px|[[Paul]] releasing {{AP|Chimchar|Monferno}}|thumb]]
Poké Balls are not always at full size. Tapping the button on the front can convert it from full size, about the same size as a {{wp|Baseball (object)|baseball}}, to a miniature size, about the same size as a {{wp|Table tennis#The ball|ping-pong ball}}. This smaller size is more useful for storage, being small enough to carry in pockets or on belts.

Poké Balls presumably can communicate with a Trainer's [[Pokédex]], since the system updates itself with new caught Pokémon information, and keeps track of how many full Poké Balls the Trainer has on-hand. If the Trainer catches a new Pokémon while their team of six is full, it will be transported to the [[Pokémon storage system]] they are using. They also have the ability to "mark" their catches - as shown in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]'', when Dawn attempts to catch [[Ash's Pikachu]] - so that they cannot be caught by other Poké Balls once caught. This has shown some inconsistency in the series, particularly in older episodes such as in ''[[EP073|Bad to the Bone]]'' when Jessie throws a Poké Ball at [[Otoshi]]'s Doduo which has to be reflected by Otoshi himself, like in the games.

When a Pokémon is released from its ball, it usually has a burst of light come out with it, which varies depending on the Ball the Pokémon is contained in (normally a white light in the anime).
[[Image:RealeasingPokemon.png|thumb|200px|Sending out a Pokémon in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}]]
However, when a [[Ball Capsule]] and [[seal]]s are used, visual effects will accompany the Pokémon's release. It has also been shown that if a Pokémon is sent out with a blue light, that Pokémon will be released and will be able to go back into the wild (in the anime, one can also break the Poké Ball, like in the cases of [[Brock]] and [[Jessie]], while releasing {{p|Ninetales}} and {{TP|Jessie|Dustox}}, respectively.)

==Poké Ball accuracy==
Poké Balls obviously do not always succeed in catching the Pokémon (except where Master Balls are concerned), but in some cases, it's possible for a Poké Ball to not even come into contact with the wild Pokémon.

*In [[Generation I]], there was a chance that a Poké Ball could miss the target, the message coming up "You missed the Pokémon!". This usually happens within the [[Kanto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]] or while battling a {{p|Chansey}}, {{p|Snorlax}} or [[legendary Pokémon]].
*In [[Lavender Town]]'s [[Pokémon Tower]], the [[Literal ghost|ghosts]] would dodge any thrown ball, as would the ghost of the {{p|Marowak}} (even after being unmasked by the [[Silph Scope]]).
*In [[Generation IV]], if in a [[double battle]] with two wild Pokémon and one of the five partners, the player needs to knock out one of the Pokémon before attempting to catch the other. If not, the game does not allow either to be caught, with the message of "It's no good! It's impossible to aim when there are two Pokémon!" This is a contradiction to {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, in which it is possible to snag a Pokémon even when there are two on the opponent's side of the field, although it's possible that the abilities of the [[Snag Machine]] somehow negated this issue.

==Types of Poké Ball==
===[[Generation I]] Poké Balls===
====In the games====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{red color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #{{red color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Artwork
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Catch rate
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Notes
! style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Price
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriPokeBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Poké Ball}} Poké Ball (モンスターボール ''Monster Ball'')
| 1×
| None
| {{PDollar}}200
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriGreatBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Great Ball}} Great Ball (スーパーボール ''Super Ball'')
| 1.5×
| None
| {{PDollar}}600
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriUltraBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Ultra Ball}} Ultra Ball (ハイパーボール ''Hyper Ball'')
| 2×
| None
| {{PDollar}}1200
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriMasterBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Master Ball}} Master Ball (マスターボール ''Master Ball'')
| 255×
| Guaranteed to catch any catchable wild Pokémon
| —
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriSafariBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Safari Ball}} Safari Ball (サファリボール ''Safari Ball'')
| 1.5×
| For use in the [[Safari Zone]] only
| —
|-
| colspan="7" style="font-size: small; background: #{{red color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" |

* There is a {{color2|000|Marowak (literal ghost)|ghost Marowak}} in the {{color2|000|Pokémon Tower}} that cannot be caught by any Poké Ball.
|}
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These Poké Balls were first introduced in Generation I and have appeared in each game since, with the exception of the Safari Ball which did not appear in the second Generation of games.

The Poké Ball is considered the most basic and universal form of Ball. Nearly every [[Poké Mart]] carries it or one of its two upgrades, the Great Ball and Ultra Ball. The only known place where these three Balls are not plentiful is [[Orre]], due to its lack of wild Pokémon. With the discovery of [[Poké Spot]]s, however, they are becoming more commonly available in this region as well.

The Master Ball is the final and best upgrade of the Poké Ball, as well as the most rare. It was developed by [[Silph Co.]], but only a few were created before [[Team Rocket]] invaded and the project was discontinued. Master Balls are now given only to esteemed Pokémon researchers. Because of this, only one can be found normally in each game (though it can be won in all other generations after the first; it is the grand prize for the [[Lucky Channel|Lucky Number show]], [[Lilycove Department Store|Lilycove City's Lottery]], and at [[Jubilife TV]]). It could be sold for {{PDollar}}0 in Generations I and II, but in later Generations the Poké Marts would refuse it.

The Safari Ball is the only one of the original Poké Ball forms that is not considered one of the basic Poké Ball types. When playing a game in the [[Safari Zone]], thirty of these will be provided to catch Pokémon with. If the game ends before all thirty are used, the remainder are returned when leaving the Safari Zone. It is as strong as a Great Ball, but catching Pokémon is often more difficult with it due to the fact that there are no formal {{pkmn|battle}}s with Pokémon in the Safari Zone.

=====List of Master Ball locations in the games=====
{| {{bluetable2|c sortable}} align="center"
|- style="background: #ccf;"
! Generation
! Game(s)
! Location
! Requirements
! Notes
|-
| {{Gen|I}}
| {{game|Green}}, {{2v|Red|Blue}}, {{game|Yellow}}
| [[Silph Co.]]
| Talk to the president after defeating [[Giovanni]].
|
|-
| rowspan="2" | {{Gen|II}}
| rowspan="2" | {{3v|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}
| [[Professor Elm]]'s laboratory
| Talk to Professor Elm after earning the first eight badges.
|
|-
| [[Johto Radio Tower]]
| Match all 5 numbers in the [[Lucky Number Show]].
|
|-
| rowspan="6" | {{Gen|III}}
| {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby|s}}
| [[Magma Hideout]], [[Maxie]]'s office
| None
| Entrance is blocked off after battling {{p|Groudon}} (Ruby only).
|-
| {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Sapphire|s}}, {{game|Emerald}}
| [[Aqua Hideout]], [[Archie]]'s office
| None
| Entrance is blocked off after battling {{p|Kyogre}} (Sapphire only).
|-
| {{3v|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
| [[Lilycove Department Store]]
| Defeat the rival in front of the store, match all 5 numbers in the lottery.
|
|-
| {{g|Colosseum}}
| [[Agate Village]]
| Receive incomplete email from [[Eagun]] in [[Realgam Tower]]
| Eagun's email is cut off before it can mention the Master Ball.
|-
| {{Pokémon XD}}
| [[Pokémon HQ Lab]]
| Talk to [[Professor Krane]] before heading to [[Citadark Isle]]
|
|-
| {{2v|FireRed|LeafGreen}}
| [[Silph Co.]]
| Talk to the president after defeating [[Giovanni]]
|
|-
| rowspan="6" | {{Gen|IV}}
| rowspan="3" | {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}
| [[Galactic Veilstone Building]]
| Defeat [[Cyrus]]
|
|-
| [[Jubilife TV]]
| Earn the {{badge|Coal}}, defeat the [[Galactic Grunt]]s near the northern exit of [[Jubilife City]], match all 5 numbers in the lottery.
|
|-
| [[Pal Park]]
| Catch a Pokémon that has been migrated from a Gameboy Advance Game Pak when a Master Ball is held.
|
|-
| rowspan="3" | {{2v|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}
| [[Professor Elm]]'s laboratory
| Talk to Professor Elm after earning the first eight badges.
|
|-
| [[Johto Radio Tower]]
| Match all 5 numbers in the [[Lucky Number Show]].
|
|-
| [[Pal Park]]
| Catch a Pokémon that has been migrated from a Game Boy Advance Game Pak when a Master Ball is held.
|
|}

=====Super Smash Bros. Series=====
Normal Poké Balls are also an item in the ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' series. When thrown, on top of doing a small amount of damage to any opposing character they may hit, they release a randomly selected Pokémon.

=====[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]] Trophy information=====
These balls are used to catch and contain wild Pokémon. Most Pokémon must be weakened in some way before they can be caught, but once they're inside a Poké Ball, they enjoy their new home, since Poké Balls contain an environment specially designed for Pokémon comfort. Master Balls are the strongest type.

====In the anime====
[[File:Poké Ball anime.png|thumb|A Poké Ball in the anime]]
Beyond any doubt, the original Poké Ball is the most commonly used type of Ball in the anime. The vast majority of Pokémon are stored in regular Poké Balls, to the point that large collections of Poké Balls can be seen with no variations among them. Even [[Ash's Pikachu]], which spends all of its time out of its Poké Ball, is shown to have a regular Poké Ball with a little lightning bolt drawn on it in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. On the other hand, the Great Ball and Ultra Ball upgrades are very rare or even non-existent.
[[File:Master ball.png|left|thumb|[[Sullivan]]'s Master Ball]]
A Master Ball has been seen in ''[[AG075|Whiscash and Ash]]''. It was used by [[Sullivan]] in his attempt to catch a {{p|Whiscash}}. However, despite the fact that the Master Ball cannot be escaped from, he did not catch the Whiscash; instead, the Pokémon swallowed it whole and escaped back into the water. However, much time prior, a Master Ball sort of appeared, albeit as a beach ball in ''[[EP018|Beauty and the Beach]]'', and after in ''[[EP167|A Hot Water Battle]]''.

Safari Balls were seen in [[EP035]]. In this episode, {{Ash}} received thirty with which he could catch Safari Zone Pokémon. However, despite his best efforts to catch other Pokémon, he ended up using all thirty to catch a herd of {{AP|Tauros}}. They appeared in Safari Balls in ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-Ké Corral]]''; however, in all subsequent airings they have been in regular Poké Balls.

[[Image:Rice Ball Poké Ball.jpg|right|thumb|A [[rice ball]] inside Ash's Poké Ball]]
Occasionally, an [[item]] will be caught instead of a [[Pokémon]], such as a [[rice ball]] or something else that would be smaller than the Poké Ball. The best example, if not the only, is when {{Ash}} tried catching [[Ash's Primeape|Mankey]] in ''[[EP025|Primeape Goes Bananas]]''.

If a Poké Ball is used to try to catch a human, the human will get shocked with electricity instead of being caught.

Named in ''[[H014|Journey to the Starting Line]]'', the Poké Ball a Pokémon is temporarily held in before being given to beginning [[Pokémon Trainer]]s is called a "starter Poké Ball". In the anime only, a Pokémon is held in one of these temporary containments which do not 'mark' the Pokémon, so it can then be assigned to one of the six regular Poké Balls given to the Trainer. Starter Poké Balls look identical to regular Poké Balls, but are occasionally marked with some form of identification, such as a lightning-bolt or writing, such as the one which held [[Ash's Pikachu]]. In the games, however, the player is simply given 5 Poké Balls plus the Pokémon, already assigned a ball.

If a Poké Ball should crack or break, it must be taken to a [[Pokémon Center]] to be repaired, or the Pokémon must be registered to a new ball as seen in ''[[EP107|Pokémon Food Fight!]]''. Wealthier trainers or pet Pokémon owners may also purchase fancy Poké Balls. These balls are only cosmetically modified, and treated like fine jewelry. [[Meowzie]]'s owner purchased a diamond-studded ball for her in ''[[EP070|Go West, Young Meowth]]'' as seen in {{MTR}}'s flashback.

It should be noted that the various types of Poké Balls are more relevant in the Johto saga, as Ash uses some specially made balls by Kurt to capture Pokémon such as Totodile.

===[[Generation II]] Poké Balls===
====In the games====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{red color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #{{red color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Image
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | {{color2|000|Apricorn}}
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Catch rate
! style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Notes
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:Level Ball.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Level Ball}} Level Ball (レベルボール ''Level Ball'')
| {{Bag|Red Apricorn}}
| Varies
| align="left" | Catch rate if the player's current Pokémon's level is:
* The same or lower than the wild Pokémon's: 1×
* Higher than the wild Pokémon's: 2×;
* Double or more than that of the wild Pokémon's: 4×;
* Four times as much or higher: 8×
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:Lure Ball.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Lure Ball}} Lure Ball (ルアーボール ''Lure Ball'')
| {{Bag|Blu Apricorn}}
| 3×
| align="left" | Wild Pokémon must be hooked by a {{color2|000|Fishing|Fishing rod}}
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:Moon Ball.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Moon Ball}} Moon Ball (ムーンボール ''Moon Ball'')
| {{Bag|Ylw Apricorn}}
| 4×
| align="left" | Only if the wild Pokémon evolves with a {{color2|000|Evolutionary stone#Moon Stone|Moon Stone}}
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:Friend Ball.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Friend Ball}} Friend Ball (フレンドボール ''Friend Ball'')
| {{Bag|Grn Apricorn}}
| 1×
| align="left" | The wild Pokémon has a {{color2|000|happiness}} value of 200 after being caught
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:Fast Ball.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Fast Ball}} Fast Ball (スピードボール ''Speed Ball'')
| {{Bag|Wht Apricorn}}
| 4×
| align="left" | If the wild Pokémon is one that flees from battles{{fn|2}}
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[File:Heavy Ball.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Heavy Ball}} Heavy Ball (ヘビーボール ''Heavy Ball'')
| {{Bag|Blk Apricorn}}
| Varies
| align="left" | Catch rate if the wild Pokémon is:
* Between 100kg{{tt|*|220 lbs.}} and 200kg{{tt|*|440 lbs.}}: +0
* Between 200kg{{tt|*|440 lbs.}} and 300kg{{tt|*|660 lbs.}}: +20
* More than 300kg{{tt|*|660 lbs.}}: +30
* Under 100kg{{tt|*|220 lbs.}}: -30
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:Love Ball.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Love Ball}} Love Ball (ラブラブボール ''Love Love Ball'')
| {{Bag|Pnk Apricorn}}
| 8×
| align="left" | If the player's current Pokémon and the wild Pokémon have opposite genders
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
|
| {{Bag|Compé Ball}} Compé Ball (コンペボール ''Compé Ball'')
| -
| 1.5×
| align="left" | For use in the {{color2|000|National Park}} {{color2|000|Bug-Catching Contest}} only Named '''Park Ball''' (パークボール ''Park Ball'') in [[Generation II]]; renamed to avoid confusion with the [[#Generation IV Poké Balls|Generation IV Park Ball]].
|-
| colspan="7" style="font-size:small; background: #{{red color light}}; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px; " |

* {{fnb|2}} Fast Ball has an effect with {{p|Abra}}, {{p|Magnemite}}, {{p|Grimer}}, {{p|Tangela}}, {{p|Mr. Mime}}, {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Porygon}}, {{p|Dratini}}, {{p|Dragonair}}, {{p|Quagsire}}, {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Suicune}}, {{p|Raikou}}, {{p|Latias}} and {{p|Latios}} although not all these Pokémon can be found in the wild.
|}
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The Compé Ball is much like the Safari Ball, being equal to a Great Ball in strength. It is used in the [[National Park]] during their [[Bug-Catching Contest]]. Twenty Compé Balls are provided for this, and the Pokémon can be battled before they are caught. However, while all twenty balls can be used and catch Pokémon before the contest ends, only one Pokémon can be kept for the contest judging.

The Compé Ball was originally named the Park Ball. However, both its design and name changed in Generation IV to prevent confusion with the ball used at Pal Park.

Most of the Poké Balls available in Generation II, however, are the custom Poké Balls crafted by [[Kurt]]. This Poké Ball expert can be found in [[Azalea Town]], and once per day he will craft an [[Apricorn]] into a special Poké Ball based on its color. Because of the much larger variety of Poké Balls available, Generation II was the first generation to introduce a [[bag]] with a separate pocket for Poké Balls.

All Apricorn balls can be sold for {{pdollar}}150.

====In the anime====
In ''[[EP161|The Bug Stops Here]]'', {{Ash}} and {{an|Casey}} compete in the Bug-Catching Contest and use Park Balls to catch {{t|Bug}} Pokémon. Ash wins the contest with a {{TP|Casey|Beedrill}}, but gives it to Casey instead due to her love of [[List of Pokémon by color|yellow and black Pokémon]].

The custom Apricorn Poké Balls were seen and used a few times during the anime. In ''[[EP143|Going Apricorn!]]'', Ash, [[Misty]], and [[Brock]] receive Fast Balls from Kurt, and by the end of the episode Brock uses his to catch [[Brock's Forretress|a Pineco]]. By the end of the next episode, ''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'', Ash and Misty receive Lure Balls, and Brock receives a Heavy Ball. In ''[[EP151|The Totodile Duel]]'', both Ash and Misty tried to catch a {{AP|Totodile}} with their Lure Balls, with Ash succeeding. Later, in ''[[EP213|A Corsola Caper!]]'', Misty got a second chance to use her Lure Ball, catching a {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} with it. The other two Fast Balls and the Heavy Ball were not seen or mentioned again, but a different Heavy Ball was used in ''[[AG065|Gulpin It Down!]]'' to catch a giant {{p|Gulpin}}.

====In [[Pokémon Adventures]]====
Both {{adv|Gold}} and {{adv|Silver}} received a Friend Ball and Heavy Ball, respectively. Silver said that the Poké Balls would work best if thrown at the point where a Pokémon's life energy is most concentrated.

===[[Generation III]] Poké Balls===
====In the games====
{| align="center" style="background: #{{red color light}}; -moz-border-radius: 10px; border: 5px solid #{{red color dark}}"
! style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Artwork
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Catch rate
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Effects
! style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-topright: 5px;" | Price
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriLuxuryBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Luxury Ball}} Luxury Ball (ゴージャスボール ''Gorgeous Ball'')
| 1×
| align="left" | The Pokémon caught will become closer to their Trainer quicker.
| {{PDollar}}1000 {{color2|{{diamond color}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|D}}{{color2|{{pearl color}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|P}}{{color2|{{platinum color}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriPremierBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Premier Ball}} Premier Ball (プレミアボール ''Premier Ball'')
| 1×
| align="left" | Given after purchasing 10 or more normal Poké Balls
| —
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriNetBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Net Ball}} Net Ball (ネットボール ''Net Ball'')
| Varies
| align="left" | Catch rate if used on:
* {{type2|Bug}} or {{type2|Water}} Pokémon: 3x
* Other Pokémon: 1x
| {{PDollar}}1000
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriDiveBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Dive Ball}} Dive Ball (ダイブボール ''Dive Ball'')
| Varies
| align="left" | Catch rate if used on:
* Under-sea dwelling Pokémon {{color2|{{ruby color}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|R}}{{color2|{{sapphire color}}|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|S}}{{color2|{{emerald color}}|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}}: 3.5x
*Water-dwelling Pokémon {{color2|{{firered color}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FR}}{{color2|{{leafgreen color}}|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|LG}}{{color2|{{diamond color}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|D}}{{color2|{{pearl color}}|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|P}}{{color2|{{platinum color}}|Pokémon Platinum Version|Pt}}{{color2|{{heartgold color}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HG}}{{color2|{{soulsilver color}}|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|SS}}: 3.5x
* Other Pokémon: 1x
| {{PDollar}}1000
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriNestBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Nest Ball}} Nest Ball (ネストボール ''Nest Ball'')
| Varies
| align="left" | Catch rate if the wild Pokémon is:
* Between level 1 and level 19: 3×
* Between level 20 and level 29: 2×
* Above level 30: 1×
| {{PDollar}}1000
|- align="center" style="background: #fff"
| [[Image:SugimoriRepeatBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Repeat Ball}} Repeat Ball (リピートボール ''Repeat Ball'')
| Varies
| align="left" | Catch rate if used on:
* wild Pokémon's species caught before: 3x
* other Pokémon: 1x
| {{PDollar}}1000
|- align="center"
| style="background: #fff; -moz-border-radius-bottomleft: 5px;" | [[Image:SugimoriTimerBall.png|50px]]
| style="background: #fff" | {{Bag|Timer Ball}} Timer Ball (タイマーボール ''Timer Ball'')
| style="background: #fff" | Varies
| align="left" style="background: #fff" | Catch rate if the number of turns that have passed in battle is:
* Between 1 and 9: 1×
* Between 10 and 19: 2×
* Between 20 and 29: 3×
* More than 30: 4×
| colspan="7" style="font-size: small; background: #fff; -moz-border-radius-bottomright: 5px;" | {{PDollar}}1000
|}

All of the third generation Poké Balls were developed by the [[Devon Corporation]].
[[File:PBR_Battle_Start.jpg|thumb|right|A Double Battle begins in PBR; Every Pokémon being sent has been caught in a different type of Poké Ball]]
In this generation, the type of Ball used to catch a Pokémon was kept track of by the game itself, so that when Trainers sent out their Pokémon, the type of effect could vary. In this way, two Balls with the same effectiveness, such as the Safari Ball and Great Ball, or Poké Ball and Premier Ball, would differ.

In Generation III, the Luxury Ball is rare, second only to the Master Ball; however, it is available for normal purchase in Generation IV. One can be found on the [[Abandoned Ship]], and others can be obtained from winning Master Rank [[Pokémon Contests]]. It is also given in {{v2|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} by [[Selphy|Lady Selphy]] for showing her the Pokémon she asks for. Taking advantage of being able to track what kind of Ball a Pokémon is in, rather than applying a flat happiness bonus like the Friend Ball did, it heightens the rate at which the [[Happiness]] of the Pokémon caught with it increases.

The Premier Ball is given with every purchase of ten or more Poké Balls in [[Hoenn]], [[Orre]], and [[Sinnoh]] Poké Marts. However, it is not different from regular Poké Balls in any manner except appearance.

The Net Ball and Dive Ball can only be purchased at the Poké Mart in [[Mossdeep City]]. This is likely due to the city's high affiliation with the {{type2|Water}}. It can also be obtained from the Fishing Guru's younger brother in [[Silence Bridge]] after showing him a {{p|Magikarp}}.

The Nest Ball can only be purchased at the Poké Mart in [[Verdanturf Town]].

The Repeat Ball and Timer Ball can be purchased in [[Rustboro City]] after going through [[Rusturf Tunnel]] from [[Verdanturf Town]] for the first time or as alternative by talking to the Devon Employee on {{rt|116}} next to the Rusturf Tunnel entrance and receiving a {{DL|Poké Ball|Generation III Poké Balls|Repeat Ball}} as a reward for delivering the {{DL|List of key items in Generation III|Devon Goods}} to [[Captain Stern]] at [[Slateport City]] which unlocks this feature. For FireRed and LeafGreen these special Poké Balls can be obtained from the {{DL|Two Island (town)|Market Stall|Two Island Market Stall}} after saving [[Lostelle]], beating the {{ka|Elite Four}}, buying every item in the stall at least once and then leaving and returning to the area.

All Poké Balls released in [[Generation I]] are available as well.

====In the anime====
The Luxury Ball and the Repeat Ball made a short cameo appearance in the beginning of ''[[Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'', containing {{ga|Brendan}}'s {{p|Aggron}} and {{p|Shiftry}}.

===[[Generation IV]] Poké Balls===
====In the games====
Five new Poké Balls were introduced in the Generation IV games.

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! style="background: #{{red color}}; -moz-border-radius-topleft: 5px;" | Artwork
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Name
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Catch rate
! style="background: #{{red color}}" | Notes
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| [[Image:SugimoriHealBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Heal Ball}} Heal Ball (ヒールボール ''Heal Ball'')
| 1×
| Fully heals and eliminates all status problems on a caught Pokémon.
| {{PDollar}}300
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| [[Image:SugimoriDuskBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Dusk Ball}} Dusk Ball (ダークボール ''Dark Ball'')
| 4×
| Catch rate only applies if used within a dark area or during the night;
otherwise 1×
| {{PDollar}}1,000
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| [[Image:SugimoriCherishBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Cherish Ball}} Cherish Ball (プレジャスボール ''Precious Ball'')
| 1×
| Used to contain Pokémon given out in {{Pkmn2|event}}s.
| —
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| [[Image:SugimoriQuickBall.png|50px]]
| {{Bag|Quick Ball}} Quick Ball (クイックボール ''Quick Ball'')
| 4×
| For every 5 turns in battle, the catch rate decreases by 1×,
reaching a minimum of 1×
| {{PDollar}}1,000
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| style="background: #fff" | {{Bag|Park Ball}} Park Ball (パークボール ''Park Ball'')
| style="background: #fff" | 255x
| style="background: #fff" | Used only at [[Pal Park]], however will catch any Pokémon in Pal Park without fail.
''Called the Park Ball in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum.''
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All of the Generation I and Generation III Poké Balls are also available, though the Dive Ball can only be obtained randomly through the man in [[Solaceon Town]] upon showing him the Pokémon he asks for, or transferred ahead held by a Pokémon via [[Pal Park]]. The Park Ball is used as a temporary containment for show. It is the only Poké Ball (aside from the [[Snag Ball]]) with the ability to override another Poké Ball's "mark" on a Pokémon. Once caught, the Pokémon is put into the Poké Ball it was caught in. Whether the Park Ball would work on a regular [[wild Pokémon]] not already caught is not known.

Cherish Balls cannot be acquired for use without [[cheating]]; instead, they contain Pokémon distributed at {{pkmn2|event}}s.

Luxury Balls function differently in this generation: they can be bought, and the factor the happiness is increased by varies with the event. For details, see [[Happiness#Generation IV|this page]].

[[Apricorn]]s and the Generation II Poké Balls made from them return in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}; however, they are not available in other Generation IV games, even through hacking. In addition, the Park Ball from Generation II was renamed Compé Ball to avoid confusion with the Generation IV Park Ball used in Pal Park.
 
====Other Poké Balls====
[[File:Bag_Green_Poke_Ball_Sprite.png]] • The Green Poké Ball

[[File:Bag_GS_Ball_Sprite.png]] • The [[GS Ball]]

===In the manga===
[[Image:Yellow's Seadra Poké Ball.png|thumb|right|{{adv|Yellow}}'s {{p|Seadra}}'s Poké Ball in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[Image:Pkballdengeki.PNG|thumb|right|A Poké Ball in [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, one can see the miniature of the Pokémon inside the Poké Ball; the type of ball doesn't matter and likewise, the Pokémon can see outside of its ball. Already caught Pokémon can be re-caught, as shown when Red re-catches Misty's Gyarados.

In the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]] manga, however, the center of a Poké Ball has a small number to differentiate it from others.
In one chapter of this series, Ash suggests to have a large Poké Ball built as a trap to catch a giant Haunter (Black Fog). The plan succeeded, but Haunter used Explosion from inside, destroying the trap in the process.

==Other Poké Balls==
These Poké Balls are found outside of the standard games. They are often too unusual to fit in with other groups of Poké Balls, and some are so unusual that it is questionable if they even qualify as Poké Balls. Most of these have separate articles, which describe their unique properties in greater detail.

===In the games===
; [[Pester Ball]]s
: Seen in {{g|Snap}}, this unusual Poké Ball cannot catch Pokémon. Instead, it releases an irritating gas.

; [[GS Ball]]
: Seen in {{game|Crystal}}, this Poké Ball cannot catch Pokémon. Instead, it is a special item that can be used to make {{p|Celebi}} appear in the [[Ilex Forest]].

; [[Snag Ball]]s
: Though not a Poké Ball in its own right, this is seen in {{pkmn|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}. It is a ball that has been modified using the [[Snag Machine]]. It is capable of [[snagging]] a [[caught Pokémon]] during a [[Pokémon battle]] as if it were wild. Only useable on Pokémon that are "Shadow Pokémon"

===In the anime===
; Pre-Poké Ball Objects
: There are multiple artifacts and antiques which have similar properties to modern Poké Balls but are not technically the same thing; some, in fact, are not even balls. These range from unusual artifacts found in the ancient city of [[Pokémopolis]] which contain [[Giant Pokémon]] inside (seen in ''[[EP072|The Ancient Puzzle of Pokémopolis]]'') and the jewel scepter (seen in ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'') to antique Poké Balls which look similar to their modern-day equivalents but have an altered design and are made from a more fragile material (seen in ''[[EP232|Just Waiting On a Friend]]''). Given that these were made before the development of the technology used in modern Poké Balls, the workings behind these objects are a mystery. Another early Poké Ball design is seen in ''[[Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' when [[Sam]] uses a Poké Ball brought from his own time with a lock on its button to call out his {{p|Charmeleon}}. This model seems to be much closer to the modern design. Hollowed-out Apricorn berries, much like [[Kurt]]'s custom Poké Balls, may also have been used in the past to hold Pokémon. In ''[[Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Pokémon used thousands of years ago by [[Marcus]] are controlled by magical armor, however, the will of the Pokémon is able to override this control.

[[Image:Green pokeball.JPG|thumb|200px|A green Poké Ball]]
; Green Poké Balls
: Official name unknown. In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', in the [[Pokémon League]] {{pkmn|battle}} seen at the very start of the episode, one Trainer, presumably [[Bruno]], throws out a green Poké Ball which contains an {{p|Onix}}. This was the first Poké Ball seen in the anime. No details on this Poké Ball were given, and its color has never been explained; shortly after in the episode, regular red Poké Balls are used.
: Interestingly, [[Brendan]]'s {{v2|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} artwork depicts him holding a green Poké Ball. The reason for this is also unknown.
: Poké Balls in Pokémon Crystal Version will turn green and pink once they have captured a Pokémon.

; Solid Gold Poké Balls
: There are not actually any solid gold Poké Balls in the Pokémon world. However, the idea is often used to fool greedy criminals like [[Brodie]] in ''[[AG119|The Ribbon Cup Caper]]'' or gullible consumers like [[James]] in ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]''.

; Mewtwo's Poké Balls/Clone Balls
: Marked by an eerie eye incorporated into their design, these Poké Balls were created and used by {{an|Mewtwo}} in ''[[Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. They can be moved around easily with Mewtwo's {{t|Psychic}} powers, and they can catch any Pokémon, including those which have already been caught by a Trainer, and Pokémon which are already inside their Poké Balls. Mewtwo used these to gather Pokémon to be cloned. Mewtwo's Poké Balls do not make the same sound as regular Poké Balls when they open, but otherwise their function is the same. Some Pokémon fans on the Internet refer to them as '''Shadow Balls''', but this is misleading because this type of Poké Ball has nothing to do with [[Shadow Pokémon]]; '''Shadow Ball''' is also the name of {{m|Shadow Ball|a Ghost-type Pokémon move}} first seen in the same movie.

; [[GS Ball]]
: This was in the possession of [[Professor Ivy]], who gave it to {{Ash}}, who in turn gave it to [[Kurt]] to study. It was revealed in a 2008 interview that the GS Ball was actually meant to catch a {{p|Celebi}}, but when it was determined that the [[Celebi: Voice of the Forest|fourth movie]] would feature Celebi, it was decided that it would be left with Kurt so viewers would forget about it. There is a large amount of fan speculation as to what purpose it holds. It bears a striking resemblance with the Park Ball (seen above).

; Lake Balls
[[Image:Lake_Ball.jpg|The Seaking Catching Competition announcer holding a Lake Ball|thumb]]
: These balls were used only in the [[Seaking Catching Day|Seaking Catching Competition]], similar to the Park Balls used in the Bug-Catching Contest. They only appeared in ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', and have not been seen since. They appear as blue and white Poké Balls, with a fish pattern around the edge, and a yellow arrow on the top and bottom of the ball. One interesting feature is that they don't shake after capture, implying an automatic catch.

; [[Dark Ball]]s
[[Image:Vicious.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Iron-Masked Marauder]] holding a Dark Ball]]
: These were used by [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] in ''[[Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. Presumably technology of [[Team Rocket]], these Poké Balls will take over the mind of any Pokémon caught by them, making them turn into mindless servants of whoever caught them, as well as raise them to the highest level. These were used to catch multiple Pokémon, including {{p|Celebi}}. The Poké Balls were quite powerful in the movie as one of them was used to catch a {{p|Tyranitar}} without any problem.

; Old Poké Ball
[[Image:Sammy's Old Poké Ball.png|thumb|200px|right|The Old Poké Ball used by Sammy]]
:Used in ''[[Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'' and containing [[Sam|Sammy's]] {{p|Charmeleon}} it is different from other Poké Balls as the knob on the top has to be twisted before it can release a Pokémon.

; Crystal Poké Balls
:These were created by the {{OBP|Unown|Spell of the Unown}} for [[Molly Hale|Molly]] to battle with during ''[[Spell of the Unown]]''.

; [[Annie]] and [[Oakley]]'s Poké Balls
:These were used in ''[[Pokémon Heroes]]'', and look like normal Poké Balls but with a different coloration and style, one contain an {{p|Ariados}} and the other contains an {{p|Espeon}}.

; Rocket Poké Balls
:These were used in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]'', and look like normal Poké Balls but black with a red "R" on them. Hundreds were used by the many Rockets in the special.

; {{p|Chansey}} Poké Balls
[[Image:Chansey PokeBall.PNG|right|200px|thumb|A disguised [[Nurse Joy]] holding [[Nurse Joy's Chansey|her Chansey's]] Poké Ball]]
: Used by a [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]''.

; Other Poké Balls
: In ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', {{AP|Pikachu}}'s Poké Ball has a small lightning bolt mark on the top half of the ball, presumably added by [[Professor Oak]] to differentiate it from the Pokémon he would usually hand out as [[starter Pokémon|starters]]. However, it is possible that it is held in a similar temporary containment as regular starter Pokémon, and Ash uses a regular Poké Ball to hold Pikachu. This theory is strengthened by Oak giving Ash six Poké Balls as opposed to five in the games, and the Poké Balls containing {{P|Bulbasaur}}, {{P|Charmander}}, and {{P|Squirtle}} still being there when Ash gets to [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''.

:[[Ritchie]]'s Poké Balls bear a star-shaped sticker on the top half, so that he knows which ones are his if needed.

; Other uses of Poké Balls in the anime
: When {{Ash}} and {{Gary}} break a rusty, old Poké Ball they fished out of a pond, they each keep a piece as a symbol of their rivalry.

:Poké Balls are used in several places to symbolize Pokémon; for example, the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} logo, either three entwined Poké Balls, or alternatively, half a stylized Poké Ball, as seen on Ash's {{series|Advanced Generation}} and {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} caps.

:A Poké Ball design marks the floor of most Pokémon Centers. Sometimes the roofs are also designed to look like a Poké Ball.

:The first Pokédex entry given in the anime was for the Poké Ball: "While being trained, a Pokémon usually stays inside its Poké Ball. However, there are many exceptions. [[Ash's Pikachu|Some Pokémon]] hate being confined. To catch a Pokémon, you ''usually'' have your own Pokémon battle with the other."

===In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game|TCG]]===
[[Image:Aqua - Aqua Ball.jpg|thumb|right|An Aqua Ball|150px]][[Image:Magma - Magma Ball.jpg|thumb|right|A Magma Ball|150px]]

;{{TCG ID|Jungle|Poké Ball|64}}
: This ball is found in {{TCG|Jungle}}, {{TCG|Base Set 2}}, {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} {{TCG|EX FireRed & LeafGreen}}, {{TCG|EX Unseen Forces}}, {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}, {{TCG|Diamond & Pearl}}, {{TCG|Majestic Dawn}} and {{TCG|Platinum}}.

; {{TCG ID|Expedition|Dual Ball|139}}
: This ball is found in {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}, {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}, {{TCG|EX Delta Species}}, and {{TCG|EX Crystal Guardians}}.

; {{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Aqua Ball|75}}
: This ball is found in {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}.

; {{TCG ID|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua|Team Magma Ball|80}}
: This ball is found in {{TCG|EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua}}.

; {{TCG ID|EX Team Rocket Returns|Rocket's Poké Ball|89}}
: This ball is found in {{TCG|EX Team Rocket Returns}}.

* Also, on the card '''[[Lt. Surge's Secret Plan (Gym Challenge 107)|Lt. Surge's Secret Plan]]''', [[Lt. Surge]] is seen holding a Master Ball. The significance of this is unknown.

==Trivia==
*In the handheld games, items are found in what appear to be normal Poké Balls; however, the console games choose to use large Poké Ball shaped chests for this purpose. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen versions, a boy in Fuschia City refers to a Voltorb as an "Item Ball." From this it can be deduced that the balls containing discarded items have their own name.
*Some [[Generation III]] Poké Balls are similar in function to some [[Generation II]] Poké Balls: Nest Ball is better for catching low-level Pokémon like the Level Ball, the Dive Ball is good for catching Pokémon found on the water like the Lure Ball, and the Luxury Ball raises happiness quicker like the Friend Ball.
*In {{wp|Super Mario Galaxy}}, there is a galaxy named Buoy Base Galaxy which has a big sphere above it that looks very similar to a Poké Ball. It even has a button in the middle of it.
*In [[Generation II]], the Park Ball's name is written as one word, rather than two as with other Poké Balls. This is due to space issues due to the Game Boy Color's screen size, as its name is listed on the main battle screen's menu during the Bug-Catching Contest rather than the items menu as with other Poké Balls. The Park Ball in [[Generation IV]] is not affected by such an issue.
* In some artwork for {{2v2|Red|Green}}, Poké Balls are on the ground in two pieces while the Pokémon are in battle. This is implying that Poké Balls functioned differently than later generations and the anime. Interesting, when Pokémon were caught in [[Generation II]], the Poké Ball would split in two, suck the Pokémon in, and close.
 
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== Future Lockdown ==
Will regular users still be allowed to edit talkpages or no? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 08:11, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
:nobody, nothing. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 08:12, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
::So admins, bureaucrats, checkusers, bots, etc cannot... ok. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 08:13, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
:::well, i thought you meant non-admins. admins will still be able to edit, so we can work. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 08:14, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
::::Yeah, that's what I initially meant. You got me there with nobody... got it. i.e. temporary block for EVERY page until the weekend. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 08:16, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::basically, the entire userbase will be going into abuse, minus admins. and the abuse will cover all pages instead of just userpages. and you wont actually be in abuse. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 08:18, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
:A Bulbanews article has just been published. Full details are there, and you can inquire on that talk page or in the forums if you must. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:30, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

== Userspace Privilages ==

Hi, sorry to keep bothering you on your talk page. I was just wondering if I have earned my userpage editing privilages back. I have definetely learned my lesson. Also, just to make sure, I should edit the mainspace at least 30 times before making a userspace edit, right? I can assure you that I can use these privilages properly and I will remember to use the preview button (lol). Thanks :). '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LugiaRocks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 19:03, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
:youve only been without your privileges for 2 weeks. the standard amount of time to wait is a month, pending good behavior. have you been editing well? yes, but youve also been bothering me about it, and spending a lot of time on talk pages. just relax, and stop bringing it up. the more times you keep asking, the more i dont want to give them back. just be patient, keep making good edits, and if youre quiet about it, ill consider giving them back before your time runs out. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 20:14, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
::Okay :). '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LugiaRocks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 20:18, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
hi, I recently was disabled from talking, because of too much editing. But, I was doing alot of editing at one time, so I couldn't see all of the warnings. I don't see why you couldn't take that into account, but, if you could tell me your reasons, that would be great.
[[User:JetanHertz13|JetanHertz13]] 08:17, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
:the warning on your talk page explains why your privileges were removed. we dont allow users to edit their userpage too much because its not contributing to the site in a helpful way. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 17:20, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

== Lax and Aero ==

Okay so I've been reading up on Pokemon Special and I can see that many main team members do not have articles. I will take it upon myself to create these articles myself but I just want your permission first. I will get started on these at least tommorow and I've done some work on the Red article for volume 1 so if you want to see that for proof. LAx and Aero will be my first. Come back with your permission or not and please say why not if no. [[User:BrokenMotor|BrokenMotor]] 21:39, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
:i dont know what youre talking about as i dont read the manga. your best bet is to talk to {{u|CoolPikachu!}} as he is the manga leader. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 21:40, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
::Pardon my intrusion, but I believe it was decided that Aero and Lax were not notable for their own articles. But it's still better to talk to CP first. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psy''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 22:15, 7 November 2009 (UTC)

== Question ==

Is there any way to check how many edits I have made in a month? Like how many I've made this November. If I look in my contribs it is all messy and I can't tell how many and is I go in preferences it just says the total. '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LugiaRocks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 23:31, 10 November 2009
:for a rough estimate you can go into your contribs and select mainspace only, but thats the best youre going to get. a genuine number of edits can only be attained from special pages you dont really have access to. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 23:33, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
::Alright, thanks. {{tt|I'm going for contributor of the month this month|Well just higher up in the list- watch me fail}}. I have around 400 edits in 10 days.
:Just saying: we have the same birthday - which is pretty sweet. Ok, I will leave you alone now. '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''Lugia''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 06:05, 11 November 2009 (UTC)
:One last quetions... how can I make a link to the Archives? I know that from the Archive to bulbapedia it is: <nowiki>{{bp|</nowiki> but what is it to the Archives is it <nowiki>{{ba|</nowiki> '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''Lugia''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 17:44, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

== HUH?! ==

Hi. I August I abused my user page rights and ended up locking my page. since then I have tried to learn my lesson and and use the preview button and signature and also listen more carefully to the advice of those more experienced than me. on November 10 you sent me a message saying that my privileges for editing my page have been taken away.

Though I am willing to pay the price and go without this for as long as you see fit, I am somewhat confused about what I have done in November that could possibly hurt bulbapedia or break any guidelines, though I am guessing that it is about the same thing as before.

If it is, then why can't I edit ANYTHING????

Shouldn't I at least be able to edit normal pages? If my editing privileges(except for talk pages) are completely restricted for the time being, why not just ban me?!?! Please respond
----GEN1[[User:Example|KING]] ''([[User talk:Example|TALK]])'' 05:07, 11 November 2009 (UTC)
:gee, id love to help you <code>User:Example</code> but i dont have any records of you doing anything, or my editing your privleges at all. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 05:10, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

== Your clarity... ==

...is something to behold. Truly, it is a work of art. There seems to be no way anyone can misunderstand what it is you ask of them. [[User:GlinnMgraw|'''Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw''']] 13:29, 15 November 2009 (UTC)
:i dont guarantee my foreseeable premonitions, its up to the perceiver of my conveyed demographic to elaborate in a sense to understand its true meaning. the fact youre Australian sort of puts a damper on that. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:01, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

== Your notability page ==

Could you put [[James's second Victreebel]] up there? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:56, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
:i could, but its already marked for removal, just not on my page. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:58, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
::Where's it marked for removal? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:59, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
:::nowhere really. its going to moved to the list of temp Team Rocket Pokemon. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 02:01, 16 November 2009
::::Why not do it now? (sorry for bothering you) [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 02:03, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::im only currently patrolling, i dont have the time. ill do it later. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 02:04, 16 November 2009 (UTC)

== Pokémon Counterparts ==

I recently made an article: <link removed>. It is absolutely nowhere near complete... until i have gonished it should i move it to my Sandbox? '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LūgīāRōcks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Tālk'']] δ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Ēdīts'']]) 00:36, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:it is now located at [[User:LugiaRocks/Pokémon counterparts]]. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 00:40, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::K- when it is done itll be shining on the main space. '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LūgīāRōcks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Tālk'']] δ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Ēdīts'']]) 00:45, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::ask first, theres some debate over if its even notable or not. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 00:46, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
k well do u think that it is notable it could be merged with that gender counterparts thing '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LūgīāRōcks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Tālk'']] δ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Ēdīts'']]) 00:49, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:idk, well see how it turns out. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 00:49, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

== New HG/SS Pictures ==

I just now got some new English HeartGold and Soulsilver screenshots (yes, these are legit. I got them from Pokémon.com, and they are high quality). Should I replace any Japanese screenshots with these, or do I just stick them in the game's page? Also, you use .png for screenshots, right? [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:28, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:did you upload these shots to the Archives? and yes, we use png for screens. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:30, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::Well, that's the thing. I will upload them, but I need to know where I should put it. [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:33, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::weeelll, id like to see them first. thing is, the HGSS article already has plenty of images, but some are in Japanese. but even so, we want to keep some of the first, original images. tough call indeed. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:34, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::::Okay, I'll upload {{tt|them|Use capital letters.}}. [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:50, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::use capital letters where? in image uploading? you can if you want to, just remember that all files are case sensitive on a {{tt|wiki|heh...}}. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:51, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::::::You don't capitalize when you reply. ^_^ [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:54, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::::i wasnt aware i had to. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:54, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Meh, I capitalize. And I uploaded the pictures. Files are Hg-ss english 1.PNG, Hg-ss english 2.PNG, and Hg-ss english 3.PNG. [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:59, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::well, i appreciate the effort, but of those shots, the ones we have are better quality, and two of them are even animated. so well have to pass this time around. also, word of advise, when uploading images ''never'' use all caps file extensions. (kind of ironic given we just talked about caps) -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 02:11, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::::::::::1.How can I get better quality? Those are straight off of the Pokémon website. 2.Those are all the screenshots, so I can't do anything animated. 3.I shall keep in mind to make it .png myself instead of having the computer tell me that it's saved at .png and then save it as .PNG. [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 04:44, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::::its not your fault the site posted crappy quality pictures. id just wait for now, its not a major concern. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 04:46, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

== [[List of Pokémon by color]] ==

I was wondering, was there any reason for changing the color for the Red category to a pinkish color? The reason why I chose the orangeish-red color was because the Red category includes both red and orange colored Pokémon. Pink just doesn't look right, as there is already a separate color category for Pink-colored Pokémon. [[User:Andros 1337|Andros 1337]] 17:14, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:i got a few complaints that the red color was "hurting [people's] eyes" so, it changed it to a preset of "red light". yea its a little pink-ish, but its not as "painful" so to speak. those tables are getting redone soon anyway, so i wouldnt worry about it. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 17:52, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
::Perhaps a better color would be '''FF6644''' as it is an orange-red color that isn't as bright. [[User:Andros 1337|Andros 1337]] 18:07, 21 November 2009
:::ill just update the templates to something else entirely now. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:08, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

== Not to question an admin, but... ==

Well, that's exactly what I'm doing. I was on {{P|Raticate}}'s page, and saw HeartGold and SoulSilver had English Dex entries, without any translation note or anything. I went in the history and saw that you added the SoulSilver one, at least, and I was wondering why. Shouldn't we either put a translation note, put the Japanese entry, or leave it blank until the English release? OR is there some official source I'm missing here? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|You enter a poorly lit room...]] 22:36, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:the HGSS ones are direct translations of the old ones. TTE said we didnt need one. given thay are the same, theres not really a point i suppose. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 22:39, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:: Ok then. I find it odd that Nintendo's using the same entries, but I guess that's their decision. Sorry to bother you. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|You enter a poorly lit room...]] 22:43, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:::just Nintendo being lazy. theyve done it before. they still have to make new ones for all of the other Gen III and IV Pokemon anyway. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 22:44, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:::Psst - take a look at the FRLG entries. They've done this before. :3 [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 22:44, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

== Is there a reason ==

that you deleted [[Template:Romanizations/藤田靖弘]]? It was right and needed ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:11, 24 November 2009 (UTC)
:i wasnt aware we needed a template containing one person's name. more to the point, i thought romanization template were big, and full of lots of names. whatever, ill just not bother with them anymore. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 19:55, 24 November 2009 (UTC)

== Hi ==

Can I ask for your opinion about a new project?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 05:42, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:sure. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:03, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
::Do you think it would have any good of having a project about real world events? Like Pokémon Rocks America(don't think they do that anymore) Pokémon Day in Europe, anything under those categories. Or have a project about how Pokémon is in the real world.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 06:06, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:::eh, not really. there isnt enough to really constitute a project for it. a majority of those events and activities are added to their respectable pages by anyone/everyone, and thats that. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:08, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
::::Alright, thanx anyways!--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 06:09, 28 November 2009 (UTC)

== Thanks==
Thanks for deleting my pages =) [[User:Silver Eevee|Silver Eevee]] [[User talk:Silver Eevee|talk?]] [[Special:Contributions/Silver Eevee|contribs!]] 07:18, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
:all in a <s>day</s> nights work. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 07:29, 2 December 2009 (UTC)

== Significant of spanish names of Dawn and May==

Hi, i was researching in the web and found the does of the Dawn and May's spanish names, what I wrote was true, I gain nothing by lying or making nonsensereally, if you dont believe me then look at the following links:

[http://www.misabueso.com/nombres/nombre_aura.html] (May's spanish name)

[http://www.misabueso.com/nombres/nombre_maya.html] (Dawn's spanish name)

I hope this clear your mind I found. Please let me edit and I only put back what is true, please give me these opportunities and because section of May (game) not so for like Dawn (game) I refer to the names, why May no "Names" like Dawn (game) or animated series counterpart, please let me put, I hope your answer is not nothing wrong with the site I am a big fan of Pokémon in the Spanish language, and never give any wrong information to what I admire please let me do this and more, please, thanks {{unsigned|Ash Ketchum Peru}}
:i dont see any information on those pages about Pokemon at all. also, are you aware we have a [http://poketeca.com/wiki/Portada Spanish Wiki]? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:22, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
::I know, but the significant of names is authentic, please let me put {{unsigned|Ash Ketchum Peru}}
:::i cant let you put unverified information on the pages. also, please sign your comments with 4 tildes. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:29, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Why? I told you not win anything lying I just put what is true is that you do not know about that investigate all things Pokémon are based on real life but not make the effort to investigate it, and if the information I will not seem related to equal PKMN is valid, do your own research with the other names in other languages and know that I'm right and you do not, please I want to do that this page is the best but let me t'no Please do not make me mad just because you're a top country going to believe you that you are superior and not, pleas

P.S.: Because there is a table of names in May (game) like Dawn (game) --Ash 06:38, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
:i will look into this, or have someone more familiar with the language look into it. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:40, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
:I know I can help translate from Spanish into English and vice versa and if it is better PKMN, an example: Ash got a Thunderstone in Vermilion City, in my language is: "Ash consiguió un Piedratrueno en Ciudad Carmín" See ya! --Ash 06:46, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
::well, to be honest, youre English grammar could use some work, and we already have some people that do English to Spanish, but given Pokemon starts off as Japanese, its mostly Japanese to English that we get the most of. CoolPika should be in touch with you, hes quite fluent in both languages. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:49, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

== ... ==

Well, I have reasons for knowing this. On the pages for the Pokemon, i can't translate name etymology because they aren't proper. Besides, I'm gonna start by knowing the Pokemon names in Italian of my favorites, because I'm making a list of Italian names to put on here. I'm more comfortable starting with my favorite ones. Also, I know if you block me from here, today I got my second cockatiel, Max. My first was named Kinky. They love each other. So you can give a short block if you don't want an accurate wiki, or "pedia", but okay. Also, I wanted to make a Greek Encyclopedia Pokemonis. On Bulbagarden Forums, they said they have Pokemon there. I'm also learning greek, but fine. I could be useful if you tell me what page to edit. Also, who can get those cool sgnatures with the tildes? Not me, not ''you'', or anyone. My brother does it, and you don't care. Oh, and I feel like doing something new, to make a true bulbapedian. I'll BLOCK. that's all I see (other than spam) on here. But, block me, it's fine. Kenji girl, time ago, threatened AND spammed me with "hahaha blah blah blah i can talk as much as i freakin want to." But if I'm the bad guy, I'll do what I tried to a while ago. I'll Go inactive. 8P {{unsigned|Sandshrew-san}}
:.....what? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:51, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
::Adding etymology's to Pokémon's italian names is okay. Creating a Greek Poké encyclopedia, no. unless you know alot about Computing and all that, and the Greek..... wait..... Greeks dubs Pokémon?--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 01:55, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
::Sandy, are you Italian? are you Greek? and do you know what C++, Binary, and HTML are? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:56, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::Number one-No, I'm not Greek. I am Italian in ancestry, born in the USA. Number 2-I know what HTML is, sort of Binary, no C++. Number 3-WHAT"S UP WITH CALLING ME SANDY? It's annoying. {{unsigned|Sandshrew-san}}
::::the same reason i call you Sandy is the same reason people call me Deth. no one wants to write out a full name every time and you know im talking about you. ANYWAY. i am Italian in ancestry, but it doesnt give me the ability to go adding Italian things to Pokemon pages. id prefer that ability was reserved to someone who is from Italy, and fluent in the language. and if youre not Greek, why the interest? you will face a wall of Greek and have no idea what to do with it. moreover, if you dont know general computer languages, then there is no way you will have the ability to create a wiki. let alone, based on one you have no knowledge of its language. not to mention you cant seem to figure out how to edit THIS wiki properly. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 02:17, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::Listen, my brother and I do have a knowledge of C++ and HTML. Our dad taught us more then a year ago. Now, don't go asuming things about people that you do not know. If my brother wants to make a Greek Pokémon Wiki then so be it! Another thing, you may be an admin, but you are not supposed to bug people for things they did not do. Greek dubs of Pokémon are very famous and the Greek names ARE notable. My brother is trying to help. Also, only message people if they are making mistakes, OK? And this "Sandy" bussiness has to stop! Address him by his full username! Got that straight, "Magie"? * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:41 PM December 5, 2009 Eastern Time
::::::I think it would benefit some people to give others more respect. I see the pot calling the kettle black here. -- '''[[User:evkl|evkl]]''' [[User_talk:evkl|(need to talk?)]] 18:48, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
::::::your brother said he has no knowledge of C++, so how can you say he does? shouldnt he know better than you? also, i dont believe i was assuming anything. and hey, he can create a Greek wiki, by all means. im not saying he cant, as in, hes not allowed, im saying he probably cant, as in, he does not have the ability. as for messaging people for mistakes, i didnt message him, he messaged me? i have no idea what youre talking about. as for not calling him Sandy, fine, but instead of complaining about it, he could have simply said "i would prefer you didnt call me that." maybe you get your facts straight before making assumptions next time. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:49, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
::::::<nowiki>#include <iostream></nowiki>
::::::using namespace std;
::::::void main()
::::::{
::::::cout << "No one is stopping him from creating a Greek Pokemon wiki. It will not necessarily be accepted into the Encyclopaediae Pokemonis, though." << endl;
::::::cout << "Also, if you and your brother wish to be referred to by your full names, it would benefit you to give others the same respect." << endl; }
::::::[[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 18:51, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::::STOP IT!!! People keep saving there messages when I'm making mine! We do know HTML and that crap period! * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:53 December 5, 2009 Eastern Time
::::::::can you please define "that crap"? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:54, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::"That crap" means HTML and stuff. That's what I'm refering to. I know C++, my brother may not I don't know. But saying "he doesn't have the ability" when you don't know if he can or can't h=is an assumption. * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:53 December 5, 2009 Eastern Time
::::::::::i didnt assume anything at all. i asked your brother if he knows C++, he said no. you should get your facts straight. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:57, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::::I have my facts straight, man. Just message me back on my talk, title the message as "RE:" and leave your messages there. I won't take it as spam. And how about this? "...because you do not have the knowledge of HTML, binary, and C++". You WERE making an assumption. How does it feel to get one-uped? * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:53 December 5, 2009 Eastern Time
::::::::::::given how wiki-illiterate your brother is, and to an extent, you, i think my comment was justified. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 19:03, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::::::I'm an admin on most of wikia, a rollbacker on wikipedia, and my brother has two wikia barnstars. Yeah, we'ree the illiterate ones. Lets take this to the forums, a user told me to talk there. * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:53 December 5, 2009 Eastern
::::::::::::::if you guys are so good at Wikis, how come you have continually had issues configuring a signature? its so basic. you know, it doesnt matter. if you want to create a Greek wiki, go right ahead, i wasnt stopping you, and i will not stop you or your brother. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 19:12, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

== Userspace priviledges ==

Take my my userspace priviledges away please, take it away until January 26th.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 12:02, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
:Done. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 12:10, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
::Thanks Kogs.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 12:12, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
:::thats fine and all, but wouldnt it be easier to just ''not'' edit the userspace? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 16:49, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
::::I actually wanted it protected from everyone else so they won't edi my userpage (not like anyone will though) while I'm gone.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 08:16, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::well, thats a bit different. though, editing other people's userpages is against the rules, so is that really a major problem? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 17:16, 7 December 2009 (UTC)

== About the connection ==

I like the Rock Smash Guy preferrably in {{g|Emerald}} version; I dislike him in {{g|Ruby}}/{{g|Sapphire}}. And that's for one particular reason: In {{g|Emerald}}, the Rock Smash Guy has a more noticable personality; unlike in {{g|Ruby}}/{{g|Sapphire}}, he sounds plain and without purpose. I think that I'm more like him in {{g|Emerald}}, with the noticable personality and attitude. -- '''[[Groudon (Pokémon)|Rock]][[Kyogre (Pokémon)|Smash]][[Rayquaza (Pokémon)|Guy]]

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'''BTW...'''tired of waiting for a new Pokémon game just to tackle some new gyms? [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=366 Then bring it on.]

== Future Lockdown ==
Will regular users still be allowed to edit talkpages or no? [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 08:11, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
:nobody, nothing. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 08:12, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
::So admins, bureaucrats, checkusers, bots, etc cannot... ok. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 08:13, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
:::well, i thought you meant non-admins. admins will still be able to edit, so we can work. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 08:14, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
::::Yeah, that's what I initially meant. You got me there with nobody... got it. i.e. temporary block for EVERY page until the weekend. [[User:Ht14|'''''ht''''']][[User talk:Ht14|''14'']] 08:16, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::basically, the entire userbase will be going into abuse, minus admins. and the abuse will cover all pages instead of just userpages. and you wont actually be in abuse. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 08:18, 2 November 2009 (UTC)
:A Bulbanews article has just been published. Full details are there, and you can inquire on that talk page or in the forums if you must. —'''darklord[[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|trom]]''' 08:30, 2 November 2009 (UTC)

== Userspace Privilages ==

Hi, sorry to keep bothering you on your talk page. I was just wondering if I have earned my userpage editing privilages back. I have definetely learned my lesson. Also, just to make sure, I should edit the mainspace at least 30 times before making a userspace edit, right? I can assure you that I can use these privilages properly and I will remember to use the preview button (lol). Thanks :). '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LugiaRocks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 19:03, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
:youve only been without your privileges for 2 weeks. the standard amount of time to wait is a month, pending good behavior. have you been editing well? yes, but youve also been bothering me about it, and spending a lot of time on talk pages. just relax, and stop bringing it up. the more times you keep asking, the more i dont want to give them back. just be patient, keep making good edits, and if youre quiet about it, ill consider giving them back before your time runs out. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 20:14, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
::Okay :). '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LugiaRocks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 20:18, 4 November 2009 (UTC)
hi, I recently was disabled from talking, because of too much editing. But, I was doing alot of editing at one time, so I couldn't see all of the warnings. I don't see why you couldn't take that into account, but, if you could tell me your reasons, that would be great.
[[User:JetanHertz13|JetanHertz13]] 08:17, 4 December 2009 (UTC)
:the warning on your talk page explains why your privileges were removed. we dont allow users to edit their userpage too much because its not contributing to the site in a helpful way. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 17:20, 4 December 2009 (UTC)

== Lax and Aero ==

Okay so I've been reading up on Pokemon Special and I can see that many main team members do not have articles. I will take it upon myself to create these articles myself but I just want your permission first. I will get started on these at least tommorow and I've done some work on the Red article for volume 1 so if you want to see that for proof. LAx and Aero will be my first. Come back with your permission or not and please say why not if no. [[User:BrokenMotor|BrokenMotor]] 21:39, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
:i dont know what youre talking about as i dont read the manga. your best bet is to talk to {{u|CoolPikachu!}} as he is the manga leader. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 21:40, 7 November 2009 (UTC)
::Pardon my intrusion, but I believe it was decided that Aero and Lax were not notable for their own articles. But it's still better to talk to CP first. --[[User:PsychicRider|'''Psy''']][[User talk:PsychicRider|'''ライダー''']]''[[Special:Contributions/PsychicRider|'''☮''']]'' 22:15, 7 November 2009 (UTC)

== Question ==

Is there any way to check how many edits I have made in a month? Like how many I've made this November. If I look in my contribs it is all messy and I can't tell how many and is I go in preferences it just says the total. '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LugiaRocks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 23:31, 10 November 2009
:for a rough estimate you can go into your contribs and select mainspace only, but thats the best youre going to get. a genuine number of edits can only be attained from special pages you dont really have access to. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 23:33, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
::Alright, thanks. {{tt|I'm going for contributor of the month this month|Well just higher up in the list- watch me fail}}. I have around 400 edits in 10 days.
:Just saying: we have the same birthday - which is pretty sweet. Ok, I will leave you alone now. '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''Lugia''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 06:05, 11 November 2009 (UTC)
:One last quetions... how can I make a link to the Archives? I know that from the Archive to bulbapedia it is: <nowiki>{{bp|</nowiki> but what is it to the Archives is it <nowiki>{{ba|</nowiki> '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''Lugia''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Talk'']] ★ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Edits'']]) 17:44, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

== HUH?! ==

Hi. I August I abused my user page rights and ended up locking my page. since then I have tried to learn my lesson and and use the preview button and signature and also listen more carefully to the advice of those more experienced than me. on November 10 you sent me a message saying that my privileges for editing my page have been taken away.

Though I am willing to pay the price and go without this for as long as you see fit, I am somewhat confused about what I have done in November that could possibly hurt bulbapedia or break any guidelines, though I am guessing that it is about the same thing as before.

If it is, then why can't I edit ANYTHING????

Shouldn't I at least be able to edit normal pages? If my editing privileges(except for talk pages) are completely restricted for the time being, why not just ban me?!?! Please respond
----GEN1[[User:Example|KING]] ''([[User talk:Example|TALK]])'' 05:07, 11 November 2009 (UTC)
:gee, id love to help you <code>User:Example</code> but i dont have any records of you doing anything, or my editing your privleges at all. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 05:10, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

== Your clarity... ==

...is something to behold. Truly, it is a work of art. There seems to be no way anyone can misunderstand what it is you ask of them. [[User:GlinnMgraw|'''Glinn]] [[User_talk:GlinnMgraw|Mgraw''']] 13:29, 15 November 2009 (UTC)
:i dont guarantee my foreseeable premonitions, its up to the perceiver of my conveyed demographic to elaborate in a sense to understand its true meaning. the fact youre Australian sort of puts a damper on that. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:01, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

== Your notability page ==

Could you put [[James's second Victreebel]] up there? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:56, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
:i could, but its already marked for removal, just not on my page. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:58, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
::Where's it marked for removal? [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 01:59, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
:::nowhere really. its going to moved to the list of temp Team Rocket Pokemon. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 02:01, 16 November 2009
::::Why not do it now? (sorry for bothering you) [[User:CuboneKing|Cu]][[User talk:CuboneKing|bo]][[Special:Contributions/CuboneKing|ne]][[Cubone (Pokémon)|King]] 02:03, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::im only currently patrolling, i dont have the time. ill do it later. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 02:04, 16 November 2009 (UTC)

== Pokémon Counterparts ==

I recently made an article: <link removed>. It is absolutely nowhere near complete... until i have gonished it should i move it to my Sandbox? '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LūgīāRōcks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Tālk'']] δ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Ēdīts'']]) 00:36, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:it is now located at [[User:LugiaRocks/Pokémon counterparts]]. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 00:40, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::K- when it is done itll be shining on the main space. '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LūgīāRōcks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Tālk'']] δ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Ēdīts'']]) 00:45, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::ask first, theres some debate over if its even notable or not. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 00:46, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
k well do u think that it is notable it could be merged with that gender counterparts thing '''''-'''''[[User:LugiaRocks|'''LūgīāRōcks''']] ([[User talk:LugiaRocks|''Tālk'']] δ [[Special:Contributions/LugiaRocks|''Ēdīts'']]) 00:49, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:idk, well see how it turns out. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 00:49, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

== New HG/SS Pictures ==

I just now got some new English HeartGold and Soulsilver screenshots (yes, these are legit. I got them from Pokémon.com, and they are high quality). Should I replace any Japanese screenshots with these, or do I just stick them in the game's page? Also, you use .png for screenshots, right? [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:28, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:did you upload these shots to the Archives? and yes, we use png for screens. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:30, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::Well, that's the thing. I will upload them, but I need to know where I should put it. [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:33, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::weeelll, id like to see them first. thing is, the HGSS article already has plenty of images, but some are in Japanese. but even so, we want to keep some of the first, original images. tough call indeed. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:34, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::::Okay, I'll upload {{tt|them|Use capital letters.}}. [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:50, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::use capital letters where? in image uploading? you can if you want to, just remember that all files are case sensitive on a {{tt|wiki|heh...}}. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:51, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::::::You don't capitalize when you reply. ^_^ [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:54, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::::i wasnt aware i had to. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:54, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::::::::Meh, I capitalize. And I uploaded the pictures. Files are Hg-ss english 1.PNG, Hg-ss english 2.PNG, and Hg-ss english 3.PNG. [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 01:59, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::well, i appreciate the effort, but of those shots, the ones we have are better quality, and two of them are even animated. so well have to pass this time around. also, word of advise, when uploading images ''never'' use all caps file extensions. (kind of ironic given we just talked about caps) -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 02:11, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
::::::::::1.How can I get better quality? Those are straight off of the Pokémon website. 2.Those are all the screenshots, so I can't do anything animated. 3.I shall keep in mind to make it .png myself instead of having the computer tell me that it's saved at .png and then save it as .PNG. [[User:Pokemon486|Pokemon486]] 04:44, 18 November 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::::its not your fault the site posted crappy quality pictures. id just wait for now, its not a major concern. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 04:46, 18 November 2009 (UTC)

== [[List of Pokémon by color]] ==

I was wondering, was there any reason for changing the color for the Red category to a pinkish color? The reason why I chose the orangeish-red color was because the Red category includes both red and orange colored Pokémon. Pink just doesn't look right, as there is already a separate color category for Pink-colored Pokémon. [[User:Andros 1337|Andros 1337]] 17:14, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:i got a few complaints that the red color was "hurting [people's] eyes" so, it changed it to a preset of "red light". yea its a little pink-ish, but its not as "painful" so to speak. those tables are getting redone soon anyway, so i wouldnt worry about it. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 17:52, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
::Perhaps a better color would be '''FF6644''' as it is an orange-red color that isn't as bright. [[User:Andros 1337|Andros 1337]] 18:07, 21 November 2009
:::ill just update the templates to something else entirely now. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:08, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

== Not to question an admin, but... ==

Well, that's exactly what I'm doing. I was on {{P|Raticate}}'s page, and saw HeartGold and SoulSilver had English Dex entries, without any translation note or anything. I went in the history and saw that you added the SoulSilver one, at least, and I was wondering why. Shouldn't we either put a translation note, put the Japanese entry, or leave it blank until the English release? OR is there some official source I'm missing here? [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|You enter a poorly lit room...]] 22:36, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:the HGSS ones are direct translations of the old ones. TTE said we didnt need one. given thay are the same, theres not really a point i suppose. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 22:39, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:: Ok then. I find it odd that Nintendo's using the same entries, but I guess that's their decision. Sorry to bother you. [[User:The Dark Fiddler|The Dark Fiddler]] - [[User talk:The Dark Fiddler|You enter a poorly lit room...]] 22:43, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:::just Nintendo being lazy. theyve done it before. they still have to make new ones for all of the other Gen III and IV Pokemon anyway. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 22:44, 21 November 2009 (UTC)
:::Psst - take a look at the FRLG entries. They've done this before. :3 [[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❀]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|✿]] 22:44, 21 November 2009 (UTC)

== Is there a reason ==

that you deleted [[Template:Romanizations/藤田靖弘]]? It was right and needed ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 17:11, 24 November 2009 (UTC)
:i wasnt aware we needed a template containing one person's name. more to the point, i thought romanization template were big, and full of lots of names. whatever, ill just not bother with them anymore. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 19:55, 24 November 2009 (UTC)

== Hi ==

Can I ask for your opinion about a new project?--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 05:42, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:sure. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:03, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
::Do you think it would have any good of having a project about real world events? Like Pokémon Rocks America(don't think they do that anymore) Pokémon Day in Europe, anything under those categories. Or have a project about how Pokémon is in the real world.--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 06:06, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
:::eh, not really. there isnt enough to really constitute a project for it. a majority of those events and activities are added to their respectable pages by anyone/everyone, and thats that. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:08, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
::::Alright, thanx anyways!--'''[[User:Midnight Blue|Midnight]] [[User talk:Midnight Blue|''Blue'']]''' 06:09, 28 November 2009 (UTC)

== Thanks==
Thanks for deleting my pages =) [[User:Silver Eevee|Silver Eevee]] [[User talk:Silver Eevee|talk?]] [[Special:Contributions/Silver Eevee|contribs!]] 07:18, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
:all in a <s>day</s> nights work. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 07:29, 2 December 2009 (UTC)

== Significant of spanish names of Dawn and May==

Hi, i was researching in the web and found the does of the Dawn and May's spanish names, what I wrote was true, I gain nothing by lying or making nonsensereally, if you dont believe me then look at the following links:

[http://www.misabueso.com/nombres/nombre_aura.html] (May's spanish name)

[http://www.misabueso.com/nombres/nombre_maya.html] (Dawn's spanish name)

I hope this clear your mind I found. Please let me edit and I only put back what is true, please give me these opportunities and because section of May (game) not so for like Dawn (game) I refer to the names, why May no "Names" like Dawn (game) or animated series counterpart, please let me put, I hope your answer is not nothing wrong with the site I am a big fan of Pokémon in the Spanish language, and never give any wrong information to what I admire please let me do this and more, please, thanks {{unsigned|Ash Ketchum Peru}}
:i dont see any information on those pages about Pokemon at all. also, are you aware we have a [http://poketeca.com/wiki/Portada Spanish Wiki]? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:22, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
::I know, but the significant of names is authentic, please let me put {{unsigned|Ash Ketchum Peru}}
:::i cant let you put unverified information on the pages. also, please sign your comments with 4 tildes. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:29, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

Why? I told you not win anything lying I just put what is true is that you do not know about that investigate all things Pokémon are based on real life but not make the effort to investigate it, and if the information I will not seem related to equal PKMN is valid, do your own research with the other names in other languages and know that I'm right and you do not, please I want to do that this page is the best but let me t'no Please do not make me mad just because you're a top country going to believe you that you are superior and not, pleas

P.S.: Because there is a table of names in May (game) like Dawn (game) --Ash 06:38, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
:i will look into this, or have someone more familiar with the language look into it. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:40, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
:I know I can help translate from Spanish into English and vice versa and if it is better PKMN, an example: Ash got a Thunderstone in Vermilion City, in my language is: "Ash consiguió un Piedratrueno en Ciudad Carmín" See ya! --Ash 06:46, 3 December 2009 (UTC)
::well, to be honest, youre English grammar could use some work, and we already have some people that do English to Spanish, but given Pokemon starts off as Japanese, its mostly Japanese to English that we get the most of. CoolPika should be in touch with you, hes quite fluent in both languages. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 06:49, 3 December 2009 (UTC)

== ... ==

Well, I have reasons for knowing this. On the pages for the Pokemon, i can't translate name etymology because they aren't proper. Besides, I'm gonna start by knowing the Pokemon names in Italian of my favorites, because I'm making a list of Italian names to put on here. I'm more comfortable starting with my favorite ones. Also, I know if you block me from here, today I got my second cockatiel, Max. My first was named Kinky. They love each other. So you can give a short block if you don't want an accurate wiki, or "pedia", but okay. Also, I wanted to make a Greek Encyclopedia Pokemonis. On Bulbagarden Forums, they said they have Pokemon there. I'm also learning greek, but fine. I could be useful if you tell me what page to edit. Also, who can get those cool sgnatures with the tildes? Not me, not ''you'', or anyone. My brother does it, and you don't care. Oh, and I feel like doing something new, to make a true bulbapedian. I'll BLOCK. that's all I see (other than spam) on here. But, block me, it's fine. Kenji girl, time ago, threatened AND spammed me with "hahaha blah blah blah i can talk as much as i freakin want to." But if I'm the bad guy, I'll do what I tried to a while ago. I'll Go inactive. 8P {{unsigned|Sandshrew-san}}
:.....what? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:51, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
::Adding etymology's to Pokémon's italian names is okay. Creating a Greek Poké encyclopedia, no. unless you know alot about Computing and all that, and the Greek..... wait..... Greeks dubs Pokémon?--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 01:55, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
::Sandy, are you Italian? are you Greek? and do you know what C++, Binary, and HTML are? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 01:56, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::Number one-No, I'm not Greek. I am Italian in ancestry, born in the USA. Number 2-I know what HTML is, sort of Binary, no C++. Number 3-WHAT"S UP WITH CALLING ME SANDY? It's annoying. {{unsigned|Sandshrew-san}}
::::the same reason i call you Sandy is the same reason people call me Deth. no one wants to write out a full name every time and you know im talking about you. ANYWAY. i am Italian in ancestry, but it doesnt give me the ability to go adding Italian things to Pokemon pages. id prefer that ability was reserved to someone who is from Italy, and fluent in the language. and if youre not Greek, why the interest? you will face a wall of Greek and have no idea what to do with it. moreover, if you dont know general computer languages, then there is no way you will have the ability to create a wiki. let alone, based on one you have no knowledge of its language. not to mention you cant seem to figure out how to edit THIS wiki properly. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 02:17, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::Listen, my brother and I do have a knowledge of C++ and HTML. Our dad taught us more then a year ago. Now, don't go asuming things about people that you do not know. If my brother wants to make a Greek Pokémon Wiki then so be it! Another thing, you may be an admin, but you are not supposed to bug people for things they did not do. Greek dubs of Pokémon are very famous and the Greek names ARE notable. My brother is trying to help. Also, only message people if they are making mistakes, OK? And this "Sandy" bussiness has to stop! Address him by his full username! Got that straight, "Magie"? * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:41 PM December 5, 2009 Eastern Time
::::::I think it would benefit some people to give others more respect. I see the pot calling the kettle black here. -- '''[[User:evkl|evkl]]''' [[User_talk:evkl|(need to talk?)]] 18:48, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
::::::your brother said he has no knowledge of C++, so how can you say he does? shouldnt he know better than you? also, i dont believe i was assuming anything. and hey, he can create a Greek wiki, by all means. im not saying he cant, as in, hes not allowed, im saying he probably cant, as in, he does not have the ability. as for messaging people for mistakes, i didnt message him, he messaged me? i have no idea what youre talking about. as for not calling him Sandy, fine, but instead of complaining about it, he could have simply said "i would prefer you didnt call me that." maybe you get your facts straight before making assumptions next time. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:49, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
::::::<nowiki>#include <iostream></nowiki>
::::::using namespace std;
::::::void main()
::::::{
::::::cout << "No one is stopping him from creating a Greek Pokemon wiki. It will not necessarily be accepted into the Encyclopaediae Pokemonis, though." << endl;
::::::cout << "Also, if you and your brother wish to be referred to by your full names, it would benefit you to give others the same respect." << endl; }
::::::[[User:Umeko|梅子]][[User talk:Umeko|❄]][[Special:Contributions/Umeko|❅]] 18:51, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::::STOP IT!!! People keep saving there messages when I'm making mine! We do know HTML and that crap period! * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:53 December 5, 2009 Eastern Time
::::::::can you please define "that crap"? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:54, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::"That crap" means HTML and stuff. That's what I'm refering to. I know C++, my brother may not I don't know. But saying "he doesn't have the ability" when you don't know if he can or can't h=is an assumption. * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:53 December 5, 2009 Eastern Time
::::::::::i didnt assume anything at all. i asked your brother if he knows C++, he said no. you should get your facts straight. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 18:57, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::::I have my facts straight, man. Just message me back on my talk, title the message as "RE:" and leave your messages there. I won't take it as spam. And how about this? "...because you do not have the knowledge of HTML, binary, and C++". You WERE making an assumption. How does it feel to get one-uped? * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:53 December 5, 2009 Eastern Time
::::::::::::given how wiki-illiterate your brother is, and to an extent, you, i think my comment was justified. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 19:03, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::::::::::I'm an admin on most of wikia, a rollbacker on wikipedia, and my brother has two wikia barnstars. Yeah, we'ree the illiterate ones. Lets take this to the forums, a user told me to talk there. * --[[User:Tommy-SAN|'''T☆MMY''']][[User talk:Tommy-SAN|'''SAN!''']][[Special:Contributions/Tommy-SAN|'''♂''']] 01:53 December 5, 2009 Eastern
::::::::::::::if you guys are so good at Wikis, how come you have continually had issues configuring a signature? its so basic. you know, it doesnt matter. if you want to create a Greek wiki, go right ahead, i wasnt stopping you, and i will not stop you or your brother. -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 19:12, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

== Userspace priviledges ==

Take my my userspace priviledges away please, take it away until January 26th.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 12:02, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
:Done. - [[User:Kogoro|'''<sc>Kogoro</sc>''']] '''|''' [[User talk:Kogoro|'''<sc>Talk to me</sc>''']] - 12:10, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
::Thanks Kogs.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 12:12, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
:::thats fine and all, but wouldnt it be easier to just ''not'' edit the userspace? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 16:49, 6 December 2009 (UTC)
::::I actually wanted it protected from everyone else so they won't edi my userpage (not like anyone will though) while I'm gone.--[[User:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Ho-Oh (Pokémon)|orce]][[User talk:Force Fire|'''F''']][[Lugia (Pokémon)|ire]] 08:16, 7 December 2009 (UTC)
:::::well, thats a bit different. though, editing other people's userpages is against the rules, so is that really a major problem? -- '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|MAG]][[User:MAGNEDETH#Interesting Stuff|NE]][[User talk:MAGNEDETH|DETH]]''' 17:16, 7 December 2009 (UTC)

== About the connection ==

I like the Rock Smash Guy preferrably in {{g|Emerald}} version; I dislike him in {{g|Ruby))/{{g|Sapphire}}. And that's for one particular reason: In {{g|Emerald}}, the Rock Smash Guy has a more noticable personality; unlike in {{g|Ruby}}/{{g|Sapphire}}, he sounds plain and without purpose. I think that I'm more like him in {{g|Emerald}}, with the noticable personality and attitude. -- '''[[Groudon (Pokémon)|Rock]][[Kyogre (Pokémon)|Smash]][[Rayquaza (Pokémon)|Guy]]

User:RockSmashGuy

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Rayquaza386: /* Current Platinum team */

='''The userspace'''=
of the '''RockSmashGuy'''

=My ''favorite'' [[Trainer]] sprites=

==Generation II sprites==

[[File:LanceGSCsprite.png]]♂
[[File:Spr_2g_149.png]]
[[File:Spr_2g_148.png]]
[[File:Spr_2g_230.png]]
[[File:Spr_2g_181.png]]
[[File:Spr_2g_142.png]]

[[File:C_Silver.png]]♂
[[File:Spr_2g_154.png]]

[[File:C_Kris.png]]♀
[[File:Spr_2g_160.png]]

[[File:C_Gold.png]]♂
[[File:Spr_2g_157.png]]

==Generation III sprites==

[[File:May.png]]♥♥♥
[[File:Spr_3r_255_s.png]]
[[File:Spr_3r_256_s.png]]
[[File:Spr_3r_257_s.png]]

=All of My Scenes=

==My favorite competition Scenes:==

Thyese scenes include competetion through battling and contests.

===Move Theme===

----

[[File:Spr_4d_448.png]]{{p|Lucario}}, use {{m|Focus Blast}}! Critical hit!

[[File:Spr_4d_006.png]]{{p|Charizard}}, use {{m|Blast Burn}}! 1-hit KO!!

[[File:Spr_4d_373.png]]{{p|Salamence}}, use {{m|Dragon Rage}}!

[[File:Spr_4d_395.png]]{{p|Empoleon}}, use {{m|Hydro Cannon}}! It's super effective!

[[File:Spr_4d_227.png]]{{p|Skarmory}}, use {{m|Steel Wing}}! 1-hit KO!!

[[File:Spr_4d_157.png]]{{p|Typhlosion}}, use {{m|Flamethrower}}!

==Lovely Out-of-battle Scenes:==

===Comfort Theme===

----

* mmmmm...{{p|Piloswine}}, you're an awesome pilo...aaaaahhhhh...[[File:Spr_2g_221.png]]

* {{p|Drifblim}}... nice...floating {{m|Psychic}}...[[File:Spr_4d_426_s.png]]

===Physical Theme===

* Aaaaahhhhh!——{{p|Jolteon}}, nice...{{m|Thunderbolt}}.........[[File:Spr_2g_135.png]]

* Ack!!—{{p|Electivire}}! You better be more careful around your [[Trainer]]!!!
Electivire: Electi Electivire... <english: Sorry...>[[File:Spr_4d_466.png]]

=In the Games=

==Current Yellow team==

{|style="border: 1px solid #000000; border-collapse; collapse; cellspacing="-100""
|- style="background: #999999;"
! Name
! Type(s)
! Level
! Stats
! Moves
! Pokédex No.
|- style="background: #FFCC00;"
| ''Pikachu''
| Electric
| ''':'''L 005
| <nowiki>Max. HP 20 | Atk 11 | Def 9 | Spd 15 | Spcl 10</nowiki>
| <nowiki>ThunderShock | Growl</nowiki>
| No. 025(Kanto Dex & Nat'l Dex)
|}

==Current Platinum team==

{|style="border: 1px solid #000000
|- style="background: #999999;"
! Level
! Pokédex No.
! ''Nickname''/'''DexName'''
! Type(s)
! <nowiki>OT | ID No.</nowiki>
! Trainer Memo
! Stats
! Ability
! Battle Moves
! Other Misc
|- style="background: #CC0000;"
| ''':'''L 49
| ''Sinnoh'' No. '''116'''
| '''Lucario'''[[File:Spr_4p_448.png]]
| Fighting/Steel
| <nowiki>Dawn(me) | 34042</nowiki>
| '''Naughty''' Nature. Dec. 11, 2009 '''Riley''' Egg received. Dec. 11, 2009 Canalave City. Egg hatched. Very finicky. Likes '''spicy''' food.
| <nowiki>Max. HP 143 | Attack 144 | Defense 93 | Sp. Atk 135 | Sp. Def 73 | Speed 117</nowiki>
| Steadfast - Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.
| <nowiki>Aura Sphere(PP/28) | Close Combat(PP/5) | Iron Tail(PP/18) | Dragon Pulse(PP/10)</nowiki>
| Lucario is my #1 favorite Pokémon. I have its plush form in real life, but I've always wanted one in the games.(More→"About Lucario" section)
|- style="background: #0033CC;"
| ''':'''L 57
| ''Sinnoh'' No. '''009'''
| '''Empoleon'''[[File:Spr_4p_395.png]]
| Water/Steel
| <nowiki>Dawn(me) | 34042</nowiki>
| '''Modest''' nature. Met on Nov. 26, 2009 on '''Route 201''' at ''':'''L 5. • Loves to eat. Likes '''dry''' food.
| <nowiki>Max. HP 182 | Attack 108 | Defense 117 | Sp. Atk 160 | Sp. Def 130 | Speed 103</nowiki>
| Torrent - Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch.
| <nowiki>Surf(PP/15) | Waterfall(PP/15) | Hyper Beam(PP/5) | Blizzard(PP/5)</nowiki>
| This one is my highest-level Pokémon-- also my starter.
|- style="background: #996600;"
| ''':'''L 42
| ''Sinnoh'' No. '''033'''
| '''Golem'''[[File:Spr_4p_076.png]]
| Rock/Ground
| <nowiki>Dawn(me) | 34042</nowiki>
| '''Careful''' nature. Met on Dec. 13, 2009 in '''Iron Island''' at ''':'''L 33. Alert to sounds. Likes '''bitter''' food.
| <nowiki>Max. HP 128 | Attack 104 | Defense 121 | Sp. Atk 50 | Sp. Def 70 | Speed 59</nowiki>
| Rock Head - Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.
| <nowiki>Rock Tomb(PP/10 | Rollout(PP/20) | Earthquake(PP/10) | Strength(PP/15)</nowiki>
| Caught as a '''shiny''' Graveler; evolved through trade w/ Diamond version then traded back.
|- style="background: #996633;"
| ''':'''L 41
| ''Sinnoh'' No. '''012'''
| '''Staraptor'''[[File:Spr_4p_398_f.png]]
| Normal/Flying
| <nowiki>Dawn(me) | 34042</nowiki>
| '''Quirky''' nature. Met on Dec. 15, 2009 in '''Sendoff Spring''' at ''':'''L 40. Alert to sounds. Happily eats anything.
| <nowiki>Max. HP 122 | Attack 106 | Defense 64 | Sp. Atk 54 | Sp. Def 50 | Speed 95</nowiki>
| Intimidate - Lowers the foe's Attack stat.
| <nowiki>Fly(PP/15) | Aerial Ace(PP/20) | Defog(PP/15) | Agility(PP/30)</nowiki>
| Easily caught shortly after the Distortion World as a Staravia at ''':'''L 40. Evolved into Staraptor after 1 level-up.
|}

GS Ball

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Rayquaza386:

The '''GS Ball''' (Japanese: '''ジーエスボール''' ''GS Ball'') is a special and mysterious [[Poké Ball]]. It is colored gold and silver and has the letters "GS" inscribed upon it. GS may stand for {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, as those were the first two {{pkmn|games}} of [[Generation II]].

==In the games==
===In Pokémon Crystal===
In the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, players could use the [[Pokémon Mobile System]] to obtain a GS Ball as an [[event item]] which they could take to [[Ilex Forest]]. Using it at the forest's shrine would prompt an encounter where a wild {{p|Celebi}} could be {{pkmn2|caught|captured}}. However, no equivalent event was ever offered to players of the English version of the game. Some game-enhancing devices, however, such as the [[GameShark]], can be used to generate the GS Ball right in the player's bag in both languages. A modified version of the [[Celebi egg trick]] will also spawn a GS Ball as a held item.

===In Pokémon Gold/Silver===
[[Image:Bag_GS_Ball_Sprite.png|thumb|right|The Bag sprite for the GS Ball]]
While the GS Ball itself was not programmed into {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, a player may get a [[Teru-sama]] using a modified version of the [[Celebi egg trick]] or a [[GameShark]]. The Teru-sama can be traded to {{game|Crystal}} where it will become a GS Ball.

==In the anime==
[[Image:GS-ball.png|thumb|right|The GS Ball in Professor Ivy's Lab]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Professor Ivy]] was the first character to possess the GS Ball. She called upon the help of [[Professor Oak]] to study it, but couldn't figure out how to open it or transmit it via [[PC]]. Professor Oak asked {{Ash}} to go to the [[Orange Archipelago]] and get it from [[Professor Ivy]], which he did in ''[[EP083|Poké Ball Peril]]''. This prompted Ash's participation in the [[Orange League]].

At one point, Ash tried simply calling a Pokémon to be released but this did not work.

When [[Professor Oak]] couldn't do anything with it, Ash was once again asked to deliver it to [[Kurt]], a Poké Ball researcher and manufacturer living in [[Johto]]'s [[Azalea Town]]. It presumably still resides there to this day, and its purpose was, before 2008, unknown.

In an [http://www.pokebeach.com/news/0708/second-pokemon-interview-with-masamitsu-hidaka-many-interesting-points interview] with [[Masamitsu Hidaka]] in 2008 by the webmaster of [[PokéBeach]], it was explained that the GS Ball was meant to contain a {{p|Celebi}} that was to be the star of a large arc of the Johto saga. However, it was decided that Celebi would be the star of [[Celebi: Voice of the Forest|the fourth movie]], so the story arc was viewed as redundant and shelved. The ball was left with Kurt with the hopes that viewers would eventually forget about it.

==In the Pokémon Adventures manga==
According to the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, the GS Ball was created by the [[Masked Man]] from the feathers of {{p|Lugia}} and {{p|Ho-Oh}} to capture Celebi. Only the feathers of the two [[Legendary Pokémon]] could contain Celebi, and prevent their holder from suffering the ill effects of time travel. {{adv|Gold}} was able to use his {{p|Pichu}} to destroy it and set Celebi free.

{{Event Pokémon}}
 
{{Project ItemDex notice}}

[[Category:Equipment]]

[[de:GS Ball]]
[[pl:GS Ball]]
[[fr:GS Ball]]
[[ja:ジーエスボール]]

Riolu (Pokémon)

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Rayquaza386: /* Sprites */

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'''Riolu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''リオル''' ''Riolu'') is a {{type2|Fighting}} [[Pokémon]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s into {{p|Lucario}} via [[Happiness#Evolutions|happiness]] during the [[Time|day]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Riolu is a small, blue, dog-like Pokémon. Its legs and torso are colored black. Riolu's tail is blue and it has a yellow collar. There are rounded bumps on the backs of Riolu's forepaws,which could be the beginnings of the spikes on {{p|Lucario}}'s forepaws. Riolu has a black "mask" and red eyes.
====Gender differences====
None.

====Special abilities====
Riolu are sensitive to a special type of energy called [[Aura]]. Riolu's evolved form, Lucario, can use these waves to attack, or study these waves to predict the movements of their opponents, and use them to track anyone. However, Riolu does not have the ability to fully use these powers, although it can still emanate these waves to communicate and sense them - albeit only in "ripples" as opposed to the "waves" of energy its evolution can sense and guide. Most notably, it cannot learn {{m|Aura Sphere}} or {{m|Detect}} naturally, two moves that Lucario learns that are often attributed to its aura powers. However, it does have a remarkably similar movepool to the [[Hitmons]].

Like almost all Fighting-type Pokémon, Riolu naturally has superhuman strength, stamina, and endurance and is capable of making long journeys on foot in a short amount of time.

===Behavior===
Riolu are playful, energetic, and loyal.

===Habitat===
Riolu is incredibly rare in the wild. It's so rare that the general location of Riolu dwellings are fully unknown.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

[[Image:Riolu.png|thumb|210px|right|Riolu in the anime]]
==In the anime==
Riolu has made an appearance during ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One]] [[DP072|and Two]]'', which aired as a one hour special commemorating the release of [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]. This Riolu had been trained to use {{m|Aura Sphere}} and was unnaturally strong. It was taken away from its owner by a group that wanted to exploit it but Ash and co. returned it, with [[Kellyn]]'s help. This Riolu developed a strong bond with Ash.

A Riolu appeared in {{MTR}}'s [[boss fantasy]] in ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine]]''.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP071|Riolu|Ash's Pokédex|Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. When sad or scared, Riolu's [[aura]] becomes stronger as a way of signaling its allies.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, [[Maylene]] has a Riolu. It is seen using {{m|Drain Punch}} against {{adv|Pearl}}'s {{p|Monferno}}, who {{adv|Platinum}} borrowed in order to fight her.

In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] [[Hareta]] gained a Riolu egg in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]'' which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Riolu (TCG)}}

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fighting
|gen=4
|diamonddex=The [[aura]] that emanates from its body intensifies to alert others if it is afraid or sad.
|pearldex=Its body is lithe yet powerful. It can crest three mountains and cross two canyons in one night.
|platinumdex=It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions such as joy and rage in the form of waves.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fighting |
gen=4 |
dprarity=One |
dparea=Hatch {{pkmn|egg}} received from [[Riley]] |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=Hatch {{pkmn|egg}} received from [[Riley]] |
hgssrarity=Rare|
hgssarea=[[Johto Safari Zone|Safari Zone]]|
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Fighting
|md2=[[Crystal Cave]] (B4-B8)
|ranger2=[[Almia Castle]] [[Ranger School]] (during mission)
|scramble=[[Cold Meadow]]
}}

Riolu will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
:9@CP 15N4 FH&5
:-0%Y +91@ #PCK
:Objective: Rescue Riolu on floor 6 of [[Crystal Cave]].

===Stats===
====Base Stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=fighting|
HP= 40 |
Attack= 70 |
Defense=40 |
SpAtk= 35 |
SpDef= 40 |
Speed= 60 }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=2
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=2
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=fighting|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 }}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Riolu}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|fighting|fighting|4|4|Riolu}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|6|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|19|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|24|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cool|0}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Fighting|Fighting|4|4|Riolu}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|Fighting|fighting|4|4|Riolu}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Rapidash}} {{p|Farfetch'd}} {{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Jolteon}} {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}} {{p|Girafarig}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}} {{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}} {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}}|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30|Smart|2||''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}} {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}} {{p|Magmar}}, {{p|Magmortar}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Rhyperior}} {{p|Girafarig}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Walrein}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Floatzel}} {{p|Stunky}}, {{p|Skuntank}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Sableye}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Lucario}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Furret}}|Follow Me|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Hi Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|100|90|20|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mawile}} {{p|Torkoal}}|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}} {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}} {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Cacturne}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Sky Uppercut|Fighting|Physical|85|90|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|fighting}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|fighting|fighting|4a|4|Riolu}}
{{mtentry4a|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|90|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|fighting}}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{movelistspecial|fighting|fighting|4|4|Riolu}}
{{mlentry4|[[Ranger Net#Rescue Kidnapped Riolu!|Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|—|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=fighting |
ndex=447 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=8.2% |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2=Fighting |
typeA2=Fighting |
field2=Crush |
field2power=1 |
browser2=It leaps around quickly while throwing punches to attack. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evotype1=Happiness
|time1=daytime
|sprite2=448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fighting|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=447|
name=Riolu|
}}

[[File:C_riolu.png]][[File:GSC_Riolu.png]]

==Trivia==
*Riolu shares a number of traits with {{p|Togepi}}, notably that both are received as {{pkmn|egg}}s from an NPC in the generation of their introduction, and when hatched, cannot breed until they have evolved.
**Additionally, their fully evolved forms ({{p|Lucario}} and {{p|Togekiss}}) are the only non-[[legendary Pokémon]] that can learn the move {{m|Aura Sphere}} (although Riolu itself may learn Aura Sphere through [[Ranger Net|special means]]).
**Both of their evolutions gain a secondary type upon evolution, and can only evolve once in the Generation they were introduced in.
*Riolu is the only pure {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon whose evolution is not, as Lucario is {{2t|Fighting|Steel}}.
*Riolu is the only Pokémon that evolves by [[happiness]] that cannot be captured in a [[Luxury Ball]]. This is because it can only be hatched from an egg or captured in the [[Johto Safari Zone]].
* Both of Riolu's [[Ability|abilities]] have something to do with [[flinch]]ing. {{a|Steadfast}} makes Riolu faster when flinching, whilst {{a|Inner Focus}} protects it from it.
**Due to this combination, Steadfast can only activate in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]] if Riolu becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}.
*When Riolu became a starter in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} it became the first [[Starter Pokémon|starter Pokémon]] to be unable to be recruited or captured in another game of its trio as it can't be found in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Explorers of Darkness]] without using [[Wonder Mail]].
===Origin===
Riolu appears to be based on the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}}, who has the head of a jackal.
====Name origin====
Riolu's name is simply Lucario's name with the last two syllables placed in the front and the ''ca'' part taken out altogether.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Riolu
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Riolu
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 리오르 ''Rioreu''


{{Starter Pokémon‎}}

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Lucario (Pokémon)

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'''Lucario''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルカリオ''' ''Lucario'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Steel}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Riolu}} via {{DL|Happiness|Evolutions|happiness}} during the [[Time|day]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Lucario is a bipedal, jackal-like Pokémon that's around four feet in height. Lucario's forepaws are black and have one white spike on each arm on the upper-side of its wrists. In addition, there's a third spike on Lucario's chest. Lucario's snout and ears have also grown longer since its evolution from {{p|Riolu}}. Lucario also has a furry yellow torso, and its thighs are in the shape of what looks like blue shorts. Also, Lucario stands on the balls of its feet, rather than on its entire foot.
====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 {{m|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 {{an|Lucario|one}} has reportedly done so, and 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 {{p|Lickitung}}, {{p|Milotic}}, and {{p|Togekiss}}, they are some of the rarest non-legendary Pokémon known, and finding a wild Lucario is excruciatingly difficult.

===Diet===
{{main|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==
{{spoiler}}
===Major appearances===
====[[Sir Aaron]]'s {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}}====
[[Image:LucarioMovie8.png|right|thumb|220px|{{an|Lucario}}]]
Over 1,000 years ago, {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} served [[Sir Aaron]]. Lucario was sensitive to aura, invisible vibrations that all objects, especially living things, release. This enabled him to "see" objects and living creatures and predict the actions of others even with their eyes closed. Lucario could use aura as an offensive attack in the form of {{m|Aura Sphere}}, in which he would amass a sphere of energy and hurl it at an opponent. Aaron taught Lucario how to refine his sensitivity to aura.

When [[Cameran Palace]] was about to be caught in the middle of a war, Aaron was on his way to the [[Tree of Beginning]] to attempt to stop the battle when he came across Lucario, who had been temporarily blinded by a group of sand-kicking {{p|Houndoom}}, where Aaron told him that he was never going back to the castle. Aaron intended to sacrifice himself to stop the war, but Lucario jumped to the conclusion that he was abandoning the kingdom, which caused Aaron to throw his staff, sealing Lucario within.

Years later, in the present time, Lucario was awoken from the staff when it was held by [[Ash Ketchum]], who has a similar aura pattern to Aaron. Lucario initially mistook Ash for Aaron, and was stubborn and distrustful of humans after being sealed in the staff. Unaware of Aaron's sacrifice, Lucario held a grudge toward Aaron, thinking Aaron had abandoned the castle and him. He had considered himself Aaron's servant, and he could not understand the friendship between Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, a [[time flower]] message left by Aaron shortly before his death told Lucario the truth, that Aaron considered Lucario a friend, not a servant.

Once again the Tree of Beginning was disturbed, threatening to destroy the balance between Pokémon and nature. Ash and Lucario rushed to its core and began to use their aura to energize the tree's defense system. Using up their aura would have meant the same fate as Aaron—death. However, just as Ash was about to use up his aura, Lucario pushed him away, instead sacrificing only himself to the tree.

After Lucario's death, the portrait of Aaron in Cameran Palace was altered to include Lucario by Aaron's side, cementing their relationship as best friends and partners in aura manipulation. Lucario is later seen with Aaron once again and gives him a bar of [[Pokémon food|chocolate]], which he enjoys; this is surely after his death, as Lucario did not know what chocolate was until [[Max]] gave it to him in an effort to earn his trust for the sake of the group.

====[[Maylene]]'s {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}====
[[Image:MayleneLucario.jpg|thumb|right|{{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} with [[Maylene]]]]
It was first seen in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' {{pkmn|battle|battling}} with Maylene in their {{pkmn|training}}. Lucario used {{m|Aura Sphere}} to stop the battle of {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It is also seen battling [[Paul]]'s Pokémon in a flashback.

Lucario was seen again in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'' where it battled in {{an|Dawn}}'s gym battle against Maylene. It defeated Dawn's {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.

It appeared once more in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'' where it battled in {{Ash}}'s gym battle against Maylene. It defeated {{AP|Ash's Staravia|Staraptor}} and {{AP|Chimchar|Monferno}}, but was knocked out along with [[Ash's Buizel]], resulting in a tie.

Lucario was last seen in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'' when it helped Ash and the others defeat [[Saturn]] and [[Team Galactic]].

====[[Riley]]'s {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}====
[[Image:Riley's Lucario.png|thumb|right|[[Riley]]'s {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}]]
This Lucario debuted in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' at [[Iron Island]]. When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}} traveled there after being contacted by [[Barry]], they found the local {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon fighting brutally against each other and the other Pokémon on the island. When a crazed {{p|Aggron}} attacked Ash, [[Riley]] stepped in and had Lucario attack it with {{m|Close Combat}}. Despite being a Steel-type as well, Lucario wasn't affected like the others of its type due to its strong [[aura]].

Riley informed Ash that, like his Lucario, he could use Aura. Together they found the source of the problem: a machine operated under [[Mars]]'s command that was using the [[Spear Key]] to create low frequency waves which tortured the Steel-type Pokémon. Lucario attempted to read the Aura coming out of the machine, but at that time, Mars placed the Spear Key into a pillar at the ruins the squadron was excavating. The beam that launched out of the pillar's tip overwhelmed Lucario and caused it to rebel against Riley, even breaking its [[Poké Ball]] in half when he tried to recall it.

Even then, however, Lucario wasn't completely under the machine's influence and tried to destroy the machine but couldn't do it. Ash managed to finish the job and destroy the machine and Lucario and the other Steel-types were brought back to their senses. When Mars realized her plan was shot, she fled and attempted to blow up [[Iron Island]] with bombs, but her efforts were thwarted when both Riley and Lucario used their combined Aura powers to contain the blast and send it flying.

===Minor appearances===
Lucario makes a cameo in the theme songs ''{{so|Battle Frontier}}'' and ''[[Together]]''.

Lucario also makes a brief appearance at the intro of ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where one is shown dodging {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

A Lucario and {{p|Froslass}} were seen in a Double contest on TV in [[DP150]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP066|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario. The Aura Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Riolu}}. By sensing the [[aura]] of its opponents, Lucario can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, like in games, it appears under the ownership of [[Riley]].

In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] [[Hareta]] gained a Riolu egg in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]'' which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter then evolved in to Lucario in [[DPA14]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Lucario (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[Image:Lucario Brawl.jpg|140px|thumb|right|Lucario in 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 his 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 200% damage, and is in last place during a fight.

{{SmashMoves|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|game=Brawl|Spe=Aura Sphere|SpeM=yes|SpeS=Force Palm|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=ExtremeSpeed|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Double Team|SpeDM=yes|FS=Aura Storm}}

====[[wp:Metal Gear|Codec]] information (on Shadow Moses Island)====
*'''[[wp:List of recurring Metal Gear characters#Mei Ling|Mei Ling]]:''' ''"You're fighting Lucario, aren't you, Snake?"''
*'''{{wp|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 [[moves|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 [[wp:chinese proverbs|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 {{t|Fighting}}- and {{type2|Steel}}s. Lucario evolves from {{p|Riolu}} during the [[Time|day]] if its {{DL|Happiness|evolutions|happiness}} has reached a certain point. It specializes in attacks that use [[Aura]] energy, like {{m|Dark Pulse}} and a can't-miss technique, {{m|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.''
{{right clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 1|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, {{p|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 [[Rescue Team ranks (Mystery Dungeon)|rank]] - the Lucario rank - at which point the Lucario statue will be displayed outside the rescue base.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fighting
|type2=steel
|gen=4
|diamonddex= It has the ability to sense the [[Aura]]s of all things. It understands human speech.
|pearldex=By catching the Aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
|platinumdex=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fighting |
type2=steel|
gen=4 |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|md2=[[Lost Wilderness]] (B11-B17){{tt|*|Explorers of Time only}}
|ranger2=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission)
|scramble=[[Cold Meadow]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=fighting|
type2=steel|
HP= 70 |
Attack=110 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk= 115 |
SpDef= 70 |
Speed= 90 }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=fighting|
type2=steel|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 25 |
Bug= 25 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 50 |
Dark= 25 }}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Lucario}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|fighting|steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|6|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|19|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|80|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|24|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|33|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|37|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|—|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|42|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|47|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|51|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Fighting|Steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|Fighting|steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Rapidash}} {{p|Farfetch'd}} {{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Jolteon}} {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}} {{p|Girafarig}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}} {{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}} {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}}|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}} {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}} {{p|Magmar}}, {{p|Magmortar}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Rhyperior}} {{p|Girafarig}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Walrein}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Floatzel}} {{p|Stunky}}, {{p|Skuntank}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Sableye}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Lucario}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Furret}}|Follow Me|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Hi Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|100|90|20|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mawile}} {{p|Torkoal}}|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}} {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}} {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Cacturne}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Sky Uppercut|Fighting|Physical|85|90|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|fighting|steel|4a|4|Lucario}}
{{mtentry4a|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|90|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|fighting|steel}}

===Side game data===
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Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10% |
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field2=None |
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browser2=It launches orbs of Aura power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
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===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fighting|
type2=steel|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=448|
name=Lucario|
animated=1|
}}
[[File:GSC_Lucario.png]][[File:C_Lucario.png]]

==Trivia==
[[Image:Dusty.png|thumb|Dusty's Lucario Costume]]
* Lucario's English name, which is unchanged from the Japanese version, was revealed on February 9, 2006 with the announcement of the title of ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
* Lucario is the only Pokémon other than the {{p|Cubone}} [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] to learn {{m|Bone Rush|a bone-based}} [[move]].
* Before {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} 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, is under ownership by NPCs, and even [[Evolution|evolves]] from a Pokémon, {{p|Riolu}}.
** This makes it the second non-legendary Pokémon to be in a central role in a [[Pokémon movie]], the first being {{p|Unown}}.
* In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Lucario is the only one out of three Gem Guardians that is not a legendary Pokémon.
* Three important, non-playable characters in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} own a Lucario: [[Maylene]], [[Riley]], and [[Cynthia]]. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, [[Bruno]] has a Lucario after the player defeats {{ga|Red}}.
* [[Cynthia]], the [[Sinnoh]] {{pkmn|champion}} who uses a Lucario, wears hairbands that strongly resemble Lucario's "Aura Sensors".
* Lucario can learn damaging moves from 15 of the 17 [[elemental type]]s. The only types that Lucario can't learn are {{type2|Grass}} and {{type2|Flying}}, with the exception of {{m|Hidden Power}}.
* In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], a Lucario Costume is seen, worn by [[Dusty]].
* Both of Lucario's [[Ability|abilities]] have something to do with [[Flinch|flinching]]. {{a|Steadfast}} makes Lucario faster when flinching, whilst {{a|Inner Focus}} protects it from it.
** Due to this combination, Steadfast can only activate in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]] if Lucario becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}.

===Trivia related to typing===
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Lucario.
** Lucario is the only {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon that receives double damage from Fighting-type moves.
** It is also the only Fighting-type not weak to {{t|Flying}}- and {{type2|Psychic}} (without being part Psychic-type itself) moves.
** Lucario is the only Pokémon to have a double resistance to {{type2|Dark}} attacks.
** It is also one of two Pokémon that have a double resistance to {{type2|Rock}} moves; the other is {{p|Steelix}}.
* Lucario is also the only {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon whose {{stat|Special Attack}} stat surpasses its {{stat|Attack}}.
* Lucario is the only Pokémon that learns {{m|Dragon Pulse}} through leveling up who is not a {{type2|Dragon}} or related to a Dragon-type.
* Despite {{m|Aura Sphere}} being a {{type2|Fighting}} move, Lucario is the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn this move, save for a {{p|Riolu}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]].
* Lucario has the lowest Defense of all {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Magnemite}}.
* Lucario, along with {{p|Poliwrath}}, are the only non-{{t|Psychic}}, {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon able to learn the move {{m|Psychic}}.

===Origin===
Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}}, who has the head of a {{wp|jackal}}. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. {{wp|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 possibly derives from part of a Japanese spelling of {{wp|oracle}} or {{wp|orichalcum}} in reverse, reflecting its mythical design, its ability to see into the supernatural, and its Steel-type. It may also refer to {{wp|Cairo, Egypt}}. The word {{wp|pharaoh}} may also be involved.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Lucario
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Lucario
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 루카리오 ''Lucario''

==Related articles==
* [[Lucario (movie 8)]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]

==External links==
*[http://shadow.beautiful-beast.net/rukario/ Wave Guiding Hero], the fanlisting for Lucario.

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Lucario (Pokémon)

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'''Lucario''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルカリオ''' ''Lucario'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Steel}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Riolu}} via {{DL|Happiness|Evolutions|happiness}} during the [[Time|day]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Lucario is a bipedal, jackal-like Pokémon that's around four feet in height. Lucario's forepaws are black and have one white spike on each arm on the upper-side of its wrists. In addition, there's a third spike on Lucario's chest. Lucario's snout and ears have also grown longer since its evolution from {{p|Riolu}}. Lucario also has a furry yellow torso, and its thighs are in the shape of what looks like blue shorts. Also, Lucario stands on the balls of its feet, rather than on its entire foot.
====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 {{m|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 {{an|Lucario|one}} has reportedly done so, and 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 {{p|Lickitung}}, {{p|Milotic}}, and {{p|Togekiss}}, they are some of the rarest non-legendary Pokémon known, and finding a wild Lucario is excruciatingly difficult.

===Diet===
{{main|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==
{{spoiler}}
===Major appearances===
====[[Sir Aaron]]'s {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}}====
[[Image:LucarioMovie8.png|right|thumb|220px|{{an|Lucario}}]]
Over 1,000 years ago, {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} served [[Sir Aaron]]. Lucario was sensitive to aura, invisible vibrations that all objects, especially living things, release. This enabled him to "see" objects and living creatures and predict the actions of others even with their eyes closed. Lucario could use aura as an offensive attack in the form of {{m|Aura Sphere}}, in which he would amass a sphere of energy and hurl it at an opponent. Aaron taught Lucario how to refine his sensitivity to aura.

When [[Cameran Palace]] was about to be caught in the middle of a war, Aaron was on his way to the [[Tree of Beginning]] to attempt to stop the battle when he came across Lucario, who had been temporarily blinded by a group of sand-kicking {{p|Houndoom}}, where Aaron told him that he was never going back to the castle. Aaron intended to sacrifice himself to stop the war, but Lucario jumped to the conclusion that he was abandoning the kingdom, which caused Aaron to throw his staff, sealing Lucario within.

Years later, in the present time, Lucario was awoken from the staff when it was held by [[Ash Ketchum]], who has a similar aura pattern to Aaron. Lucario initially mistook Ash for Aaron, and was stubborn and distrustful of humans after being sealed in the staff. Unaware of Aaron's sacrifice, Lucario held a grudge toward Aaron, thinking Aaron had abandoned the castle and him. He had considered himself Aaron's servant, and he could not understand the friendship between Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, a [[time flower]] message left by Aaron shortly before his death told Lucario the truth, that Aaron considered Lucario a friend, not a servant.

Once again the Tree of Beginning was disturbed, threatening to destroy the balance between Pokémon and nature. Ash and Lucario rushed to its core and began to use their aura to energize the tree's defense system. Using up their aura would have meant the same fate as Aaron—death. However, just as Ash was about to use up his aura, Lucario pushed him away, instead sacrificing only himself to the tree.

After Lucario's death, the portrait of Aaron in Cameran Palace was altered to include Lucario by Aaron's side, cementing their relationship as best friends and partners in aura manipulation. Lucario is later seen with Aaron once again and gives him a bar of [[Pokémon food|chocolate]], which he enjoys; this is surely after his death, as Lucario did not know what chocolate was until [[Max]] gave it to him in an effort to earn his trust for the sake of the group.

====[[Maylene]]'s {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}====
[[Image:MayleneLucario.jpg|thumb|right|{{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} with [[Maylene]]]]
It was first seen in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' {{pkmn|battle|battling}} with Maylene in their {{pkmn|training}}. Lucario used {{m|Aura Sphere}} to stop the battle of {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It is also seen battling [[Paul]]'s Pokémon in a flashback.

Lucario was seen again in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'' where it battled in {{an|Dawn}}'s gym battle against Maylene. It defeated Dawn's {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.

It appeared once more in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'' where it battled in {{Ash}}'s gym battle against Maylene. It defeated {{AP|Ash's Staravia|Staraptor}} and {{AP|Chimchar|Monferno}}, but was knocked out along with [[Ash's Buizel]], resulting in a tie.

Lucario was last seen in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'' when it helped Ash and the others defeat [[Saturn]] and [[Team Galactic]].

====[[Riley]]'s {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}====
[[Image:Riley's Lucario.png|thumb|right|[[Riley]]'s {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}]]
This Lucario debuted in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' at [[Iron Island]]. When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}} traveled there after being contacted by [[Barry]], they found the local {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon fighting brutally against each other and the other Pokémon on the island. When a crazed {{p|Aggron}} attacked Ash, [[Riley]] stepped in and had Lucario attack it with {{m|Close Combat}}. Despite being a Steel-type as well, Lucario wasn't affected like the others of its type due to its strong [[aura]].

Riley informed Ash that, like his Lucario, he could use Aura. Together they found the source of the problem: a machine operated under [[Mars]]'s command that was using the [[Spear Key]] to create low frequency waves which tortured the Steel-type Pokémon. Lucario attempted to read the Aura coming out of the machine, but at that time, Mars placed the Spear Key into a pillar at the ruins the squadron was excavating. The beam that launched out of the pillar's tip overwhelmed Lucario and caused it to rebel against Riley, even breaking its [[Poké Ball]] in half when he tried to recall it.

Even then, however, Lucario wasn't completely under the machine's influence and tried to destroy the machine but couldn't do it. Ash managed to finish the job and destroy the machine and Lucario and the other Steel-types were brought back to their senses. When Mars realized her plan was shot, she fled and attempted to blow up [[Iron Island]] with bombs, but her efforts were thwarted when both Riley and Lucario used their combined Aura powers to contain the blast and send it flying.

===Minor appearances===
Lucario makes a cameo in the theme songs ''{{so|Battle Frontier}}'' and ''[[Together]]''.

Lucario also makes a brief appearance at the intro of ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where one is shown dodging {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

A Lucario and {{p|Froslass}} were seen in a Double contest on TV in [[DP150]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP066|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario. The Aura Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Riolu}}. By sensing the [[aura]] of its opponents, Lucario can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, like in games, it appears under the ownership of [[Riley]].

In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] [[Hareta]] gained a Riolu egg in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]'' which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter then evolved in to Lucario in [[DPA14]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Lucario (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[Image:Lucario Brawl.jpg|140px|thumb|right|Lucario in 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 his 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 200% damage, and is in last place during a fight.

{{SmashMoves|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|game=Brawl|Spe=Aura Sphere|SpeM=yes|SpeS=Force Palm|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=ExtremeSpeed|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Double Team|SpeDM=yes|FS=Aura Storm}}

====[[wp:Metal Gear|Codec]] information (on Shadow Moses Island)====
*'''[[wp:List of recurring Metal Gear characters#Mei Ling|Mei Ling]]:''' ''"You're fighting Lucario, aren't you, Snake?"''
*'''{{wp|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 [[moves|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 [[wp:chinese proverbs|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 {{t|Fighting}}- and {{type2|Steel}}s. Lucario evolves from {{p|Riolu}} during the [[Time|day]] if its {{DL|Happiness|evolutions|happiness}} has reached a certain point. It specializes in attacks that use [[Aura]] energy, like {{m|Dark Pulse}} and a can't-miss technique, {{m|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.''
{{right clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 1|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, {{p|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 [[Rescue Team ranks (Mystery Dungeon)|rank]] - the Lucario rank - at which point the Lucario statue will be displayed outside the rescue base.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fighting
|type2=steel
|gen=4
|diamonddex= It has the ability to sense the [[Aura]]s of all things. It understands human speech.
|pearldex=By catching the Aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
|platinumdex=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fighting |
type2=steel|
gen=4 |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|md2=[[Lost Wilderness]] (B11-B17){{tt|*|Explorers of Time only}}
|ranger2=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission)
|scramble=[[Cold Meadow]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=fighting|
type2=steel|
HP= 70 |
Attack=110 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk= 115 |
SpDef= 70 |
Speed= 90 }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=fighting|
type2=steel|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 25 |
Bug= 25 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 50 |
Dark= 25 }}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Lucario}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|fighting|steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|6|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|19|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|80|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|24|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|33|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|37|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|—|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|42|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|47|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|51|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Fighting|Steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|Fighting|steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Rapidash}} {{p|Farfetch'd}} {{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Jolteon}} {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}} {{p|Girafarig}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}} {{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}} {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}}|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}} {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}} {{p|Magmar}}, {{p|Magmortar}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Rhyperior}} {{p|Girafarig}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Walrein}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Floatzel}} {{p|Stunky}}, {{p|Skuntank}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Sableye}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Lucario}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Furret}}|Follow Me|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Hi Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|100|90|20|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mawile}} {{p|Torkoal}}|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}} {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}} {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Cacturne}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Sky Uppercut|Fighting|Physical|85|90|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|fighting|steel|4a|4|Lucario}}
{{mtentry4a|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|90|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|fighting|steel}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=fighting |
ndex=448 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10% |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2=Fighting |
typeA2=Fighting |
field2=None |
field2power=- |
browser2=It launches orbs of Aura power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evotype1=Happiness
|time1=daytime
|sprite2=448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fighting|
type2=steel|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=448|
name=Lucario|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==
[[Image:Dusty.png|thumb|Dusty's Lucario Costume]]
* Lucario's English name, which is unchanged from the Japanese version, was revealed on February 9, 2006 with the announcement of the title of ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
* Lucario is the only Pokémon other than the {{p|Cubone}} [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] to learn {{m|Bone Rush|a bone-based}} [[move]].
* Before {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} 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, is under ownership by NPCs, and even [[Evolution|evolves]] from a Pokémon, {{p|Riolu}}.
** This makes it the second non-legendary Pokémon to be in a central role in a [[Pokémon movie]], the first being {{p|Unown}}.
* In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Lucario is the only one out of three Gem Guardians that is not a legendary Pokémon.
* Three important, non-playable characters in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} own a Lucario: [[Maylene]], [[Riley]], and [[Cynthia]]. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, [[Bruno]] has a Lucario after the player defeats {{ga|Red}}.
* [[Cynthia]], the [[Sinnoh]] {{pkmn|champion}} who uses a Lucario, wears hairbands that strongly resemble Lucario's "Aura Sensors".
* Lucario can learn damaging moves from 15 of the 17 [[elemental type]]s. The only types that Lucario can't learn are {{type2|Grass}} and {{type2|Flying}}, with the exception of {{m|Hidden Power}}.
* In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], a Lucario Costume is seen, worn by [[Dusty]].
* Both of Lucario's [[Ability|abilities]] have something to do with [[Flinch|flinching]]. {{a|Steadfast}} makes Lucario faster when flinching, whilst {{a|Inner Focus}} protects it from it.
** Due to this combination, Steadfast can only activate in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]] if Lucario becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}.

===Trivia related to typing===
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Lucario.
** Lucario is the only {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon that receives double damage from Fighting-type moves.
** It is also the only Fighting-type not weak to {{t|Flying}}- and {{type2|Psychic}} (without being part Psychic-type itself) moves.
** Lucario is the only Pokémon to have a double resistance to {{type2|Dark}} attacks.
** It is also one of two Pokémon that have a double resistance to {{type2|Rock}} moves; the other is {{p|Steelix}}.
* Lucario is also the only {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon whose {{stat|Special Attack}} stat surpasses its {{stat|Attack}}.
* Lucario is the only Pokémon that learns {{m|Dragon Pulse}} through leveling up who is not a {{type2|Dragon}} or related to a Dragon-type.
* Despite {{m|Aura Sphere}} being a {{type2|Fighting}} move, Lucario is the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn this move, save for a {{p|Riolu}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]].
* Lucario has the lowest Defense of all {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Magnemite}}.
* Lucario, along with {{p|Poliwrath}}, are the only non-{{t|Psychic}}, {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon able to learn the move {{m|Psychic}}.

===Origin===
Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}}, who has the head of a {{wp|jackal}}. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. {{wp|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 possibly derives from part of a Japanese spelling of {{wp|oracle}} or {{wp|orichalcum}} in reverse, reflecting its mythical design, its ability to see into the supernatural, and its Steel-type. It may also refer to {{wp|Cairo, Egypt}}. The word {{wp|pharaoh}} may also be involved.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Lucario
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Lucario
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 루카리오 ''Lucario''

==Related articles==
* [[Lucario (movie 8)]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]

==External links==
*[http://shadow.beautiful-beast.net/rukario/ Wave Guiding Hero], the fanlisting for Lucario.

{{Smash Bros.}}
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Lucario (Pokémon)

2009-11-27T20:00:14Z

Rayquaza386: /* Physiology */

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footnotes$= }}
'''Lucario''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルカリオ''' ''Lucario'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Steel}} Pokémon.

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Riolu}} via {{DL|Happiness|Evolutions|happiness}} during the [[Time|day]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Lucario is a bipedal, jackal-like Pokémon that's around four feet in height. Lucario's forepaws are black and have one white spike on each arm on the upper-side of its wrists. In addition, there's a third spike on Lucario's chest. Lucario's snout and ears have also grown longer since its evolution from {{p|Riolu}}. Lucario also has a furry yellow torso, and its thighs are in the shape of what looks like blue shorts. Also, Lucario stands on the balls of its feet, rather than on its entire foot.
====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 {{m|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 {{an|Lucario|one}} has reportedly done so, and 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 {{p|Milotic}} and {{p|Togekiss}}, they are some of the rarest non-legendary Pokémon known, and finding a wild Lucario is excruciatingly difficult.

===Diet===
{{main|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==
{{spoiler}}
===Major appearances===
====[[Sir Aaron]]'s {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}}====
[[Image:LucarioMovie8.png|right|thumb|220px|{{an|Lucario}}]]
Over 1,000 years ago, {{mov|Lucario|Lucario|8}} served [[Sir Aaron]]. Lucario was sensitive to aura, invisible vibrations that all objects, especially living things, release. This enabled him to "see" objects and living creatures and predict the actions of others even with their eyes closed. Lucario could use aura as an offensive attack in the form of {{m|Aura Sphere}}, in which he would amass a sphere of energy and hurl it at an opponent. Aaron taught Lucario how to refine his sensitivity to aura.

When [[Cameran Palace]] was about to be caught in the middle of a war, Aaron was on his way to the [[Tree of Beginning]] to attempt to stop the battle when he came across Lucario, who had been temporarily blinded by a group of sand-kicking {{p|Houndoom}}, where Aaron told him that he was never going back to the castle. Aaron intended to sacrifice himself to stop the war, but Lucario jumped to the conclusion that he was abandoning the kingdom, which caused Aaron to throw his staff, sealing Lucario within.

Years later, in the present time, Lucario was awoken from the staff when it was held by [[Ash Ketchum]], who has a similar aura pattern to Aaron. Lucario initially mistook Ash for Aaron, and was stubborn and distrustful of humans after being sealed in the staff. Unaware of Aaron's sacrifice, Lucario held a grudge toward Aaron, thinking Aaron had abandoned the castle and him. He had considered himself Aaron's servant, and he could not understand the friendship between Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. However, a [[time flower]] message left by Aaron shortly before his death told Lucario the truth, that Aaron considered Lucario a friend, not a servant.

Once again the Tree of Beginning was disturbed, threatening to destroy the balance between Pokémon and nature. Ash and Lucario rushed to its core and began to use their aura to energize the tree's defense system. Using up their aura would have meant the same fate as Aaron—death. However, just as Ash was about to use up his aura, Lucario pushed him away, instead sacrificing only himself to the tree.

After Lucario's death, the portrait of Aaron in Cameran Palace was altered to include Lucario by Aaron's side, cementing their relationship as best friends and partners in aura manipulation. Lucario is later seen with Aaron once again and gives him a bar of [[Pokémon food|chocolate]], which he enjoys; this is surely after his death, as Lucario did not know what chocolate was until [[Max]] gave it to him in an effort to earn his trust for the sake of the group.

====[[Maylene]]'s {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}}====
[[Image:MayleneLucario.jpg|thumb|right|{{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} with [[Maylene]]]]
It was first seen in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' {{pkmn|battle|battling}} with Maylene in their {{pkmn|training}}. Lucario used {{m|Aura Sphere}} to stop the battle of {{TP|Paul|Electabuzz}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{AP|Pikachu}}. It is also seen battling [[Paul]]'s Pokémon in a flashback.

Lucario was seen again in ''[[DP067|Crossing the Battle Line!]]'' where it battled in {{an|Dawn}}'s gym battle against Maylene. It defeated Dawn's {{TP|Dawn|Ambipom}} and {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}.

It appeared once more in ''[[DP068|A Triple Fighting Chance!]]'' where it battled in {{Ash}}'s gym battle against Maylene. It defeated {{AP|Ash's Staravia|Staraptor}} and {{AP|Chimchar|Monferno}}, but was knocked out along with [[Ash's Buizel]], resulting in a tie.

Lucario was last seen in ''[[DP069|Enter Galactic!]]'' when it helped Ash and the others defeat [[Saturn]] and [[Team Galactic]].

====[[Riley]]'s {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}====
[[Image:Riley's Lucario.png|thumb|right|[[Riley]]'s {{TP|Riley|Lucario}}]]
This Lucario debuted in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'' at [[Iron Island]]. When {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}} traveled there after being contacted by [[Barry]], they found the local {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon fighting brutally against each other and the other Pokémon on the island. When a crazed {{p|Aggron}} attacked Ash, [[Riley]] stepped in and had Lucario attack it with {{m|Close Combat}}. Despite being a Steel-type as well, Lucario wasn't affected like the others of its type due to its strong [[aura]].

Riley informed Ash that, like his Lucario, he could use Aura. Together they found the source of the problem: a machine operated under [[Mars]]'s command that was using the [[Spear Key]] to create low frequency waves which tortured the Steel-type Pokémon. Lucario attempted to read the Aura coming out of the machine, but at that time, Mars placed the Spear Key into a pillar at the ruins the squadron was excavating. The beam that launched out of the pillar's tip overwhelmed Lucario and caused it to rebel against Riley, even breaking its [[Poké Ball]] in half when he tried to recall it.

Even then, however, Lucario wasn't completely under the machine's influence and tried to destroy the machine but couldn't do it. Ash managed to finish the job and destroy the machine and Lucario and the other Steel-types were brought back to their senses. When Mars realized her plan was shot, she fled and attempted to blow up [[Iron Island]] with bombs, but her efforts were thwarted when both Riley and Lucario used their combined Aura powers to contain the blast and send it flying.

===Minor appearances===
Lucario makes a cameo in the theme songs ''{{so|Battle Frontier}}'' and ''[[Together]]''.

Lucario also makes a brief appearance at the intro of ''[[The Rise of Darkrai]]'', where one is shown dodging {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

A Lucario and {{p|Froslass}} were seen in a Double contest on TV in [[DP150]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexbody|DP066|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario. The Aura Pokémon, and the evolved form of {{p|Riolu}}. By sensing the [[aura]] of its opponents, Lucario can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Diamond & Pearl''|Sinnoh}}

==In the manga==
In the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga, like in games, it appears under the ownership of [[Riley]].

In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]] [[Hareta]] gained a Riolu egg in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]'' which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter then evolved in to Lucario in [[DPA14]].

==In the TCG==
{{main|Lucario (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]===
[[Image:Lucario Brawl.jpg|140px|thumb|right|Lucario in 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 his 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 200% damage, and is in last place during a fight.

{{SmashMoves|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|game=Brawl|Spe=Aura Sphere|SpeM=yes|SpeS=Force Palm|SpeSM=yes|SpeU=ExtremeSpeed|SpeUM=yes|SpeD=Double Team|SpeDM=yes|FS=Aura Storm}}

====[[wp:Metal Gear|Codec]] information (on Shadow Moses Island)====
*'''[[wp:List of recurring Metal Gear characters#Mei Ling|Mei Ling]]:''' ''"You're fighting Lucario, aren't you, Snake?"''
*'''{{wp|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 [[moves|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 [[wp:chinese proverbs|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 {{t|Fighting}}- and {{type2|Steel}}s. Lucario evolves from {{p|Riolu}} during the [[Time|day]] if its {{DL|Happiness|evolutions|happiness}} has reached a certain point. It specializes in attacks that use [[Aura]] energy, like {{m|Dark Pulse}} and a can't-miss technique, {{m|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.''
{{right clear}}

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
*[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 1|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, {{p|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 [[Rescue Team ranks (Mystery Dungeon)|rank]] - the Lucario rank - at which point the Lucario statue will be displayed outside the rescue base.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fighting
|type2=steel
|gen=4
|diamonddex= It has the ability to sense the [[Aura]]s of all things. It understands human speech.
|pearldex=By catching the Aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
|platinumdex=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fighting |
type2=steel|
gen=4 |
dparea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}} |
ptarea=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}} |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|md2=[[Lost Wilderness]] (B11-B17){{tt|*|Explorers of Time only}}
|ranger2=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission)
|scramble=[[Cold Meadow]]
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=fighting|
type2=steel|
HP= 70 |
Attack=110 |
Defense=70 |
SpAtk= 115 |
SpDef= 70 |
Speed= 90 }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=2
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=4
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=fighting|
type2=steel|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 25 |
Bug= 25 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 50 |
Dark= 25 }}

===Learnset===
{{learnset intro|Lucario}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|fighting|steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Foresight|Normal|Status|—|—|40|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|6|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|11|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Feint|Normal|Physical|50|100|10|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|19|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|80|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|24|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|29|Me First|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|33|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|37|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|90|—|20|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|42|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|47|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|51|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|Fighting|Steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM01]]|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|Tough|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM08]]|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM28]]|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM45]]|Attract|Normal|Status|—|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM56]]|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10|Tough|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM60]]|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|60|100|5|Beauty|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM78]]|Captivate|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{eggmoves|Fighting|steel|4|4|Lucario}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Pikachu}}, {{p|Raichu}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Ponyta}}, {{p|Rapidash}} {{p|Farfetch'd}} {{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Jolteon}} {{p|Aipom}}, {{p|Ambipom}} {{p|Girafarig}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Torchic}}, {{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Prinplup}}, {{p|Empoleon}} {{p|Buizel}}, {{p|Floatzel}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Ekans}}, {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Persian}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Eevee}}, {{p|Vaporeon}}, {{p|Flareon}}, {{p|Glaceon}} {{p|Dunsparce}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Sneasel}}, {{p|Weavile}} {{p|Swinub}}, {{p|Piloswine}}, {{p|Mamoswine}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Stantler}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Loudred}}, {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Absol}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Pachirisu}} {{p|Glameow}}, {{p|Purugly}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}} {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Chimchar}}, {{p|Monferno}}, {{p|Infernape}}|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|90|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}} {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Psyduck}}, {{p|Golduck}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}} {{p|Magmar}}, {{p|Magmortar}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}} {{p|Arbok}} {{p|Growlithe}}, {{p|Arcanine}} {{p|Rhyhorn}}, {{p|Rhydon}}, {{p|Rhyperior}} {{p|Girafarig}} {{p|Snubbull}}, {{p|Granbull}} {{p|Teddiursa}}, {{p|Ursaring}} {{p|Houndour}}, {{p|Houndoom}} {{p|Poochyena}}, {{p|Mightyena}} {{p|Exploud}} {{p|Mawile}} {{p|Electrike}}, {{p|Manectric}} {{p|Seviper}} {{p|Walrein}} {{p|Shinx}}, {{p|Luxio}}, {{p|Luxray}} {{p|Floatzel}} {{p|Stunky}}, {{p|Skuntank}} {{p|Hippopotas}}, {{p|Hippowdon}}|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Makuhita}}, {{p|Hariyama}} {{p|Sableye}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}} {{p|Lucario}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Sentret}}, {{p|Furret}}|Follow Me|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|2|||HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Hi Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|100|90|20|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mawile}} {{p|Torkoal}}|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Mankey}}, {{p|Primeape}} {{p|Machop}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Machamp}} {{p|Electabuzz}}, {{p|Electivire}} {{p|Cacnea}}, {{p|Cacturne}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Meditite}}, {{p|Medicham}}|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonchan}} {{p|Combusken}}, {{p|Blaziken}} {{p|Buneary}}, {{p|Lopunny}}|Sky Uppercut|Fighting|Physical|85|90|15|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|{{p|Hitmonlee}}, {{p|Hitmonchan}}, {{p|Hitmontop}} {{p|Croagunk}}, {{p|Toxicroak}}|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''}}
{{eggmoves/note|4|fighting|steel}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|fighting|steel|4a|4|Lucario}}
{{mtentry4a|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|90|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|Cute|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|ThunderPunch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30|Smart|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|fighting|steel}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=fighting |
ndex=448 |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=1 |
rate2=-10% |
iq=C |
Ranger2=yes |
typeG2=Fighting |
typeA2=Fighting |
field2=None |
field2power=- |
browser2=It launches orbs of Aura power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it. |
}}

===Evolution===
{{Evobox
|family=Baby
|sprite1=447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evotype1=Happiness
|time1=daytime
|sprite2=448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel
}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fighting|
type2=steel|
gen=4|
gender=none|
ndex=448|
name=Lucario|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==
[[Image:Dusty.png|thumb|Dusty's Lucario Costume]]
* Lucario's English name, which is unchanged from the Japanese version, was revealed on February 9, 2006 with the announcement of the title of ''[[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.
* Lucario is the only Pokémon other than the {{p|Cubone}} [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|evolutionary family]] to learn {{m|Bone Rush|a bone-based}} [[move]].
* Before {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} 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, is under ownership by NPCs, and even [[Evolution|evolves]] from a Pokémon, {{p|Riolu}}.
** This makes it the second non-legendary Pokémon to be in a central role in a [[Pokémon movie]], the first being {{p|Unown}}.
* In [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], Lucario is the only one out of three Gem Guardians that is not a legendary Pokémon.
* Three important, non-playable characters in {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} own a Lucario: [[Maylene]], [[Riley]], and [[Cynthia]]. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, [[Bruno]] has a Lucario after the player defeats {{ga|Red}}.
* [[Cynthia]], the [[Sinnoh]] {{pkmn|champion}} who uses a Lucario, wears hairbands that strongly resemble Lucario's "Aura Sensors".
* Lucario can learn damaging moves from 15 of the 17 [[elemental type]]s. The only types that Lucario can't learn are {{type2|Grass}} and {{type2|Flying}}, with the exception of {{m|Hidden Power}}.
* In [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]], a Lucario Costume is seen, worn by [[Dusty]].
* Both of Lucario's [[Ability|abilities]] have something to do with [[Flinch|flinching]]. {{a|Steadfast}} makes Lucario faster when flinching, whilst {{a|Inner Focus}} protects it from it.
** Due to this combination, Steadfast can only activate in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]] if Lucario becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}.

===Trivia related to typing===
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Lucario.
** Lucario is the only {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon that receives double damage from Fighting-type moves.
** It is also the only Fighting-type not weak to {{t|Flying}}- and {{type2|Psychic}} (without being part Psychic-type itself) moves.
** Lucario is the only Pokémon to have a double resistance to {{type2|Dark}} attacks.
** It is also one of two Pokémon that have a double resistance to {{type2|Rock}} moves; the other is {{p|Steelix}}.
* Lucario is also the only {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon whose {{stat|Special Attack}} stat surpasses its {{stat|Attack}}.
* Lucario is the only Pokémon that learns {{m|Dragon Pulse}} through leveling up who is not a {{type2|Dragon}} or related to a Dragon-type.
* Despite {{m|Aura Sphere}} being a {{type2|Fighting}} move, Lucario is the only Fighting-type Pokémon to learn this move, save for a {{p|Riolu}} from [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]].
* Lucario has the lowest Defense of all {{type2|Steel}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Magnemite}}.
* Lucario, along with {{p|Poliwrath}}, are the only non-{{t|Psychic}}, {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon able to learn the move {{m|Psychic}}.

===Origin===
Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}}, who has the head of a {{wp|jackal}}. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. {{wp|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 possibly derives from part of a Japanese spelling of {{wp|oracle}} or {{wp|orichalcum}} in reverse, reflecting its mythical design, its ability to see into the supernatural, and its Steel-type. It may also refer to {{wp|Cairo, Egypt}}. The word {{wp|pharaoh}} may also be involved.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Lucario
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Lucario
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 루카리오 ''Lucario''

==Related articles==
* [[Lucario (movie 8)]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]

==External links==
*[http://shadow.beautiful-beast.net/rukario/ Wave Guiding Hero], the fanlisting for Lucario.

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