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HZ141

2026-06-20T16:43:39Z

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title_ja=READY GO！ユナイトバトル！！|
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* {{BMGf|310852|Original review thread on BMGf}}

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(Japanese: '''READY GO！ユナイトバトル！！''' ''READY GO! Unite Battle!!'') is the 141st episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,373rd episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on June 19, 2026.
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==Plot==
The young [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and [[Friede]] have traveled to [[Aeos Island]], the children having accepted an invitation from Friede to participate in a [[Unite Battle]]–a unique type of battle where five pairs of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s and Pokémon work as teams to score points–after Friede's colleague, [[Professor Phorus]], had told him that one of the teams of an upcoming special match ran into some trouble and had to unexpectedly drop out just three days before the event, with Friede having signed up the Rising Volt Tacklers to take their place. The entire [[Remoat Stadium]] is buzzing with excitement as the young newcomers prepare to face the experienced and highly popular [[Shining Oceans]].

At the end of a countdown, the Unite Battle starts, with both Pokémon teams rushing into the stadium and splitting up. Their first objective is to gather [[Aeos energy]] by defeating [[wild Pokémon]] around the stadium, which the Rising Volt Tacklers do by defeating a group of {{p|Aipom}} and {{p|Corphish}}. Next, [[Liko]] has {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} target a pair of {{p|Combee}} and a {{p|Vespiquen}}. Meowscarada easily defeats the two {{pkmn|category|Tiny Bee Pokémon}} with {{m|Acrobatics}} and collects their Aeos energy, but her attempt at attacking Vespiquen is disrupted when the {{p|Sirfetch'd}} used by the leader of the Shining Oceans uses {{m|Brutal Swing}}, forcing Meowscarada to dodge and let Vespiquen take the hit instead. A {{p|Clefable}} also joins the confrontation, resulting the first clash between teams during the battle. Since the one who gets the Aeos energy is decided by who lands the last hit on the wild Pokémon, Liko presses the attack and has Meowscarada use {{m|Flower Trick}}, but Sirfetch'd uses its shield to block the attack. Friede tells [[Captain Pikachu]] to support Meowscarada, but the opposing team's {{p|Zoroark}} gets in Cap's way and starts exchanging swings of {{m|Shadow Claw}} and {{m|Thunder Punch}} with him. Meanwhile, Meowscarada lands a strong hit on Sirfetch'd with Acrobatics, but Clefable is quick to heal Sirfetch'd using {{m|Moonlight}}, allowing the Wild Duck Pokémon to attack with {{m|Fury Cutter}}. Meowscarada is forced to retreat to avoid being hit, allowing Clefable and Sirfetch'd to collect the Aeos energy from the {{t|Bug}} types. Seeing their objective has been achieved, Zoroark starts retreating as well, though Friede, noticing that the opposing team's [[goal zone]] is completely undefended, has Cap go for it instead. Zoroark tries to block Cap, but the slippery {{t|Electric}} type manages to slip past Zoroark and score a goal, giving the Rising Volt Tacklers an early lead.

Eager to keep the advantage going, [[Ult]] tries to have {{p|Sableye}} go for the goal as well, but is caught by surprise by {{p|Vaporeon}}'s {{m|Flip Turn}}, which defeats Sableye, causes it to lose the Aeos energy it had collected, and sends it back to the base. The Shining Oceans, meanwhile, are aiming for the Rising Volt Tacklers' goal zone, which is being defended by {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}} and {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}. Deciding to give the audience what they want, the Shining Oceans have Zoroark and {{p|Toxtricity}} use {{DL|Zoroark (UNITE)|Unite Move|Nightfall Daze}} and Venom Distortion, respectively, which send both of the Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokémon back to the base with Sableye. The children are amazed by the powerful [[move]]s, which Friede explains to be {{DL|Move (UNITE)|Unite Move}}s, powerful attack enabled by accumulating enough Aeos energy. With the Rising Volt Tacklers' goal zone left undefended, the Shining Oceans score a number of goals in a quick succession, bringing them to a massive lead. The Rising Volt Tacklers resolve to work as a team to gather energy as well and achieve their own power-ups.

The match resumes, with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers' Pokémon keeping the Shining Oceans team busy while Meowscarada goes around defeating wild Pokémon. The leader of the Shining Oceans quickly recognizes Captain Pikachu as the opposing team's leader and orders his team to focus on him. While Cap is getting surrounded by the opposing team, Meowscarada gathers enough Aeos energy to achieve her own power-up after defeating a pair of {{p|Ludicolo}} and rushes to Cap's aid. At Liko's command, Meowscarada unleashes her Unite Move, {{DL|Meowscarada (UNITE)|Unite Move|Floral Flourish}}, which forces the Shining Oceans to fall back and allows the Rising Volt Tacklers to defeat a bunch of Pokémon to gather their energy. The team is feeling luck finally being on their side, but become slightly alarmed by the announcement that only five minutes remain before the battle ends. Ult wants to use Unite Moves to catch up while they can, but to everyone's surprise, Friede tells his teammates to hold off on using their Unite Moves for now, knowing that they require some time to recharge and that a big chance is coming up. The Shining Oceans are quick to notice that the Rising Volt Tacklers aren't using their Unite Moves and immediately figure out what they're after, their response being to increase their lead by scoring as many goals as possible.

Just when the young Rising Volt Tacklers start wondering how they're going to catch up to the opposing team's massive lead, the big chance that Friede had been waiting for makes its presence known in the form of the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Zapdos}}, which flies in the middle of the field. Knowing that Zapdos has far more Aeos energy than any other wild Pokémon in the stadium, Friede has the Rising Volt Tacklers charge at the Legendary Pokémon. With only two minutes left, the battle enters the Final Stretch, during which all goals will have their score value doubled, giving the Rising Volt Tacklers the chance to score big if they manage to claim Zapdos's Aeos energy for themselves. The Shining Oceans also enter the center of the field, so Friede finally decides it's time to unleash their Unite Moves, having Cap use {{DL|Pikachu (UNITE)|Unite Move|Thunderstorm}} on the opposing team while the others pummel Zapdos with {{DL|Skeledirge (UNITE)|Unite Move|Rousing Symphony}}, {{DL|Quaquaval (UNITE)|Unite Move|Carnival Splash}}, and Floral Flourish. They soon notice that the Shining Oceans aren't going after Zapdos, seeming to prioritize maintaining their big lead by attempting to obscure their opponents. Ult suddenly notices something and tells Sableye to hide in the grass instead of going after Zapdos.

Just as the Rising Volt Tacklers start preparing on landing the last hit on Zapdos, the opposing team's Sirfetch'd suddenly appears behind the Legendary Pokémon and starts using {{DL|Sirfetch'd (UNITE)|Unite Move|Lunging Leek Nova Blast}}, intending to be the one to deal the last hit. Before the attack can land, however, Sableye emerges from the grass and uses {{DL|Sableye (UNITE)|Unite Move|Chaos Glower}}, its effect sending Sirfetch'd scurrying back for the base. The rest of the team is surprised that Ult actually noticed Sirfetch'd, but they quickly refocus their attention on Zapdos. They pummel Zapdos with a rapid barrage of attacks, claiming its Aeos energy for themselves before making a rush for the goal. The Shining Oceans try to stop them, but the Rising Volt Tacklers manage to keep the opposing Pokémon at bay long enough to reach the goal zone. Cap, Sableye, Quaquaval, and Meowscarada each score a goal on a quick succession, evening the score. Just when Skeledirge is about to score as well, he's struck by Toxtricity's {{m|Overdrive}}, causing him to lose grip on his ball. Zoroark grabs the ball, but its possession of the ball is short-lived as Cap knocks it away and grabs it himself, scoring one more goal just seconds before the battle comes to an end, stunning the audience and teams alike as the young newcomers claim a victory over the idol team. The Rising Volt Tacklers celebrate and the Shining Oceans take the loss with dignity, resolving to train hard to avoid losing next time. The victorious Rising Volt Tacklers enter the field, with their Pokémon clad in [[Holowear]] to celebrate their win, the team having thoroughly enjoyed their first-ever Unite Battle.

==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]] learn about [[Unite Battle]]s and have their first battle of that kind, winning their first Unite Battle.
* Liko, Roy, Dot, Ult, and [[Friede]] visit [[Aeos Island]].
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Humans====
* [[Professor Phorus]]
* [[Erbie]]

====Pokémon debuts====

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Professor Phorus]]
* [[Erbie]]
* [[Shining Oceans]]
** Leader
** Members
* Crowd

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Sirfetch'd}} ([[Shining Oceans]] leader's)
* {{p|Zoroark}} ([[Shining Oceans]] member's)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Shining Oceans]] member's)
* {{p|Clefable}} ([[Shining Oceans]] member's)
* {{p|Toxtricity}} ([[Shining Oceans]] member's; {{form|Toxtricity|Amped Form}})
* {{p|Psyduck}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Munchlax}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gabite}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Machop}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Espeon}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Raboot}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Haunter}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Audino}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Larvitar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Bellossom}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Farfetch'd}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Sudowoodo}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Corphish}} (×2)
* {{p|Aipom}} (×2)
* {{p|Combee}} (×3)
* {{p|Vespiquen}}
* {{p|Ludicolo}} (×2)
* {{p|Audino}}
* {{p|Zapdos}}

==Trivia==
{{Bulbagarden|forum|310674|Pokémon UNITE × Pokémon Horizons collaboration begins June 4}}
[[File:HZ141 Title card.png|thumb|220px|The title card]]
* [[Mega Study with Instructor Starmie]]: What instrument does {{p|Toxtricity}}'s electricity release sound similar to?
** Choices: Guitar, Bass, Drums
** Answer: Guitar
* The [[title card]] for this episode features {{DL|Rising Volt Tacklers|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ing into a mini-version of {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}} and taking his place at the center of the screen, while Quaquaval stands at the edge of the screen.
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Roy]] with his {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]], and the second features [[Friede]] with [[Captain Pikachu]], {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, and {{p|Starmie|Instructor Starmie}}.
* This episode is based on {{g|UNITE}}, which held a collaboration with {{aniseries|HZ}} throughout June 2026.
** As part of the collaboration, this episode acted as confirmation that {{UNITE|Toxtricity}} would be added to the game.
* For the initial airing of this episode, the Mega Study with Instructor Starmie segment and the next episode preview were skipped and replaced with announcements about the collaboration between Pokémon UNITE and ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'', which included a bonus scene featuring [[Zirco]]. This scene was cut from the VOD versions, but was [https://youtu.be/9CgcCGPQVDM uploaded separately] to the official Pokémon [[YouTube]] channel.
* The {{pmin|Taiwan}}ese Mandarin, {{pmin|Hong Kong}} Cantonese, {{pmin|Thailand|Thai}}, and {{pmin|Indonesia}}n dubs of this episode were released on their respective Pokémon YouTube channels at 6:30 PM (UTC+8)/5:30 PM (UTC+7), at the same time the Japanese version was released on the Japanese YouTube channel after its television airing. In the regular episode order:
** The Indonesian dub was midway through [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope|the third season]].
** The Taiwanese Mandarin and Hong Kong Cantonese dubs were between the [[Pokémon Horizons: Season 2—The Search for Laqua|second]] and third seasons.
** The Thai dub was midway through the second season.
* This marks the first time a location from a {{spin-off games|spin-off game}} has appeared in a main series episode.
** Not counting the bonus segments, this is the first episode of ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' to feature a [[Pokémon Professor]] introduced in the games.
* [[Ult]], {{p|Sableye}}, [[Liko]], Roy, {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, Skeledirge, and [[Dot]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ142|next episode]].

===Errors===

===Dub edits===
* In the Taiwanese Mandarin, Hong Kong Cantonese, Thai, and Indonesian releases:
** The Zirco bonus scene was included after the ending theme.
** The on-screen text of Unite Move name was changed into the respective local scripts.

==In other languages==
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HZ141

2026-06-20T04:24:39Z

Will of DC: /* Major events */

Captain Pikachu

2026-06-20T02:30:26Z

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|tera={{t|Flying}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]''.</ref>
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'''Captain Pikachu''' (Japanese: '''キャプテンピカチュウ''' ''Captain Pikachu''), simply referred to as '''Cap''' (Japanese: '''キャップ''' ''Cap''), is [[Friede]]'s partner Pokémon and his second known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. He sits in the chair on the bridge of the [[Brave Olivine]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' ship, and is responsible for navigating it when Friede is not present. He is also co-leader of the Pokémon who belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the Brave Olivine. Captain Pikachu is almost always seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] his {{i|Poké Ball}}. He is a founding member of the Rising Volt Tacklers, which is named after his {{m|Volt Tackle|signature move}}.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
As revealed in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', Captain Pikachu was living in the [[Paldea]] region, but dreamt of flying and kept trying to do so using his {{m|Volt Tackle}}. One day, Pikachu met [[Friede]], who offered his friendship, but Pikachu didn't accept it. However, Pikachu changed his mind when Friede offered food and help in making his dream come true. After being able to fly successfully, Captain Pikachu accepted Friede's request to be his partner and was caught. Captain Pikachu's dream of flying using Volt Tackle inspired Friede to approach [[Ludlow]] and [[Orla]] about constructing the [[Brave Olivine]] and forming the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to fly around and explore the world, with Captain Pikachu being one of its founding members. Later, Captain Pikachu would meet [[Murdock]], [[Wy-Yes]], and [[Mollie]] as they joined the Rising Volt Tacklers. Sometime after Wy-Yes left to become a journalist, Captain Pikachu met Murdock's niece, [[Dot]], as she joined the team.

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Friede and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu and Friede]]
=====With Friede=====
In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', Friede used Captain Pikachu to battle against [[Amethio]] after he and [[Explorers|his group]] had boarded the [[Brave Olivine]] to coerce [[Liko]] to come with them. He battled against {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}}, but the battle was ultimately halted by Liko, who felt responsible for all the trouble happening around her. In the [[HZ003|next episode]], he once went up against Amethio's Ceruledge. This time, however, it was merely a distraction so that Liko could sneak around the Explorers' hideout for the moment and find her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}}, who had been taken hostage by the group. Once they reunited, the battle ended with Friede and Captain Pikachu making their escape.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Captain Pikachu partook in a training battle against [[Roy]] and Liko, going up against {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} and Sprigatito. By using {{m|Double Team}}, Captain Pikachu avoided getting hit as his opponents attacked his duplicates, tiring themselves out in the process until they became unable to battle.

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Captain Pikachu battled against a {{OBP|Trainer|HZ016}}'s {{p|Bisharp}} aboard a ferry. He and Friede were looking for [[Spinel]] and Liko's pendant when this Trainer recognized and challenged them. Despite this, the two Rising Volt Tacklers did not take long to figure out that this Trainer and the one they were looking for were not one in the same, and Captain Pikachu finished off his opponent quickly.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Captain Pikachu participated in a battle against the Explorers. However, when a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball appeared, Captain Pikachu battled it, but got injured. Fortunately, Captain Pikachu was rescued by Liko and Roy and left the [[Galar Mine]] in order for him to recover, while his Trainer and Charizard stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Captain Pikachu meet up with Friede at the [[Motostoke]] [[Pokémon Center]], after recovering from his battle with Moltres. Captain Pikachu then battled Moltres again in order to calm it down, which they were able to do and the Legendary Pokémon return it to its Ancient Poké Ball.
[[File:Friede Charizard and Captain Pikachu.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu and {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Captain Pikachu stayed behind to guard the Brave Olivine while his Trainer, Liko, and Roy went to an [[ancient castle]] in [[Hammerlocke]]. In the [[HZ025|following episode]], he and the rest of the group arrived at the castle after Friede called upon them. Cap briefly battled [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} and set off [[Coral]]'s fury, which resulted in her commanding her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}. He and his Trainer managed to barely escape the explosion and reunited with the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Captain Pikachu noticed an odd Pokémon, as he saw a strange purple liquid on the battlefield during his training with Roy's Fuecoco and Liko's Sprigatito. Later, Captain Pikachu found the Pokémon and discovered it to be a wild {{p|Polteageist}}. Hearing that Polteageist wanted to battle {{p|Shuckle}}, Captain Pikachu let them and invited some of the other Pokémon, including [[Murdock's Rockruff]] and {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}}, to watch. However, the battle was called off, but Captain Pikachu and his friends welcomed Polteageist to the group, as they were joined by Fuecoco, Sprigatito, and [[Dot's Quaxly]] in the celebration.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Captain Pikachu fought against Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} after getting trapped in a tower with him. By allowing Umbreon to send Cap crashing into a wall and then hitting the wall with {{m|Volt Tackle}}, Cap was able to create an opening that allowed Friede to escape.

In ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'', Captain Pikachu was used in a battle against [[Carmine]]'s {{p|Sinistcha}}, winning the battle without much difficulty.

In ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'', Captain Pikachu was used alongside Charizard to fend off a pack of {{p|Houndoom}} and {{p|Houndour}} impeding the group's search for [[Lucius's Kleavor]].
[[File:Captain Pikachu Lightning Rod.png|thumb|250px|left|{{a|Lightning Rod}} activated]]
In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', Captain Pikachu teamed up with {{p|Floragato}}, {{p|Crocalor}}, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} in order to battle an {{p|Entei}} the Rising Volt Tacklers believed to be one of the Six Heroes. Using his speed and agility, Captain Pikachu kept the other Pokémon protected from Entei's powerful attacks. Although everyone managed to prove their strength to Entei, neither Pagogo nor the other Heroes resonated with it, confirming that Entei was not the one that belonged to Lucius.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Captain Pikachu battled [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] and was able to help the rest of the younger members' Pokémon pass its trial, eventually earning Gouging Fire's trust. In the [[HZ082|next episode]], Captain Pikachu joined the fight against Black Rayquaza, holding his own against the Legendary Pokemon and even managing to singlehandedly land a direct hit with Volt Tackle, but he was ultimately defeated by {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Captain Pikachu partnered with Charizard in a [[Double Battle]] against Spinel's Umbreon and {{p|Beheeyem}}. After Pikachu revealed his {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Hidden Ability]], Spinel had his Beheeyem use {{m|Skill Swap}} to acquire it, effectively rendering Pikachu's damage-dealing moves useless; in the process, Pikachu received {{a|Telepathy}}. Knowing Lightning Rod would have Beheeyem teleporting in front of incoming {{type|Electric}} moves, Friede was able to create a plan: Pikachu targeted Umbreon with a Thunder Punch, luring Beheeyem into getting near, while Charizard {{Tera}}stallized and unleashed a {{type|Dark}} {{m|Tera Blast}} in their direction, which knocked out Beheeyem and left Umbreon barely standing. Due to Telepathy's effect, Pikachu was able to dodge its ally's attack and soon finished off the remaining opponent with a Volt Tackle. However, the battle left Friede's Pokémon exhausted, and in the [[HZ087|next episode]], the two weakened Pokémon went berserk due to the [[Laquium]]'s mist and attacked each other, knocking each other out and forcing Friede to [[recall]] them.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Captain Pikachu, Friede, and Charizard were caught in a heavy gust of wind as they were trying get aboard the Brave Olivine. At the last moment, Friede managed to get Cap to safety before he and Charizard were blown off the airship. Captain Pikachu and the others eventually returned to Mount Pericarp to look for Friede, only to find that Exceed had the area blocked off. With Spinel framing Laqua's destruction on the Rising Volt Tacklers, the group decided to lay low and go their separate ways. One year later, it was revealed that Cap, now wearing Friede's goggles, was being taken care of by Roy.

=====Traveling with Roy and the Rising Volt Tacklers=====
[[File:Captain Pikachu and Roy.png|250px|thumb|Captain Pikachu and Roy]]
As revealed in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]'', Captain Pikachu accompanied Roy to his travels to [[Lumiose City]] in the [[Kalos]] region to learn about [[Mega Evolution]], and occasionally engaged in battle whenever Roy required him to, but mostly remained on the sidelines to allow Roy and his Pokémon to undergo their much-desired training.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', Captain Pikachu battled alongside Roy and [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}} against a {{p|Slaking}} affected by Laquium.

In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Captain Pikachu discovered that [[Friede]] and {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} were still alive, and soon joined the other [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] in celebrating with renewed hope.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Captain Pikachu was used alongside the rest of Roy, Liko, and [[Ult]]'s Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite its efforts, Captian Pikachu gets knocked out by Gouging Fire when he attempted to protect Ult from the Paradox Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', Captain Pikachu watched as the Rising Volt Tacklers worked together to stop Friede's spaceship from crash-landing on the ground after its parachute system failed. They failed, however, and just as the spaceship started to fall towards the ground, Captain Pikachu desperately rushed towards it with Volt Tackle in an attempt to catch it, but fell short of reaching it. Thankfully, Pagogo fired off a [[Terastal energy]] sphere towards Captain Pikachu that allowed him to {{Tera}}stallize into a {{t|Flying}} [[type]], which in turn allowed him to fly towards Friede and catch the spaceship with his hands. With Roy's help, Captain Pikachu redirected the spaceship right into the Brave Olivine's invisible barrier. After Friede reunited with his friends, Captain Pikachu ran towards him with Volt Tackle, smashing him against the invisible barrier. With tears in his eyes, Cap reunited with his {{pkmn|Trainer}} after over a year. When Friede [[HZ122|revealed]] that he needed to return to [[Hoenn]] to finish his prior business, he left Captain Pikachu under Roy's care again.

In [[HZ124]], Captain Pikachu teamed up with Roy's Lucario and Ult's Sableye to help Roy, Ult, Amethio, and the girls mission to save the remaining Six Heroes from the Explorers, as they battle the grunts. Despite the three defeating the grunts, Captain Pikachu was in no shape to continue the mission, as he watched their efforts, even into the [[HZ125|next episode]].

In [[HZ133]], Captain Pikachu went with [[Ann]], Liko, and Diana on the latter's {{p|Arcanine}} to go further in Laqua while Dot, {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] stayed behind to battle the Explorers. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Captain Pikachu, Ann, Liko, and Diana meet up with Amethio, [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]], as they worked together to help the Laquium affected Pokémon when Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines. Captain Pikachu with Pagogo's help destroyed the machines and the latter purified the Laquium from the Pokémon. After Zygarde, Onia, and Zirc took the Pokémon somewhere safe, Captain Pikachu, Ann, Liko, and Diana meet up with their friends. Captain Pikachu and the group then encounter Spinel, [[Rubina]], and [[Indi]].

In [[HZ135]], Captain Pikachu and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon made an attempt to purify the Laquium Core, but the Explorers interfered, losing Penny's {{p|Sylveon}} in the process, until Coral sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the {{pkmn|category|Intertwining Pokémon}}'s place. However, Captain Pikachu and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium Core before Spinel merged with it, awakening it. Captain Pikachu subsequently teamed up with his friends to take down the Laquium Core. In the [[HZ136|next episode]], Captain Pikachu joined his friends in helping Pagogo erase the Laquium Core for good after the Black Rayquaza and [[White Zygarde]] used Mega Evolution to make an opening for them to do so. After the threat with Laquium was over, Captain Pikachu decided to stay with the Rising Volt Tacklers and go on new adventures instead of going with Friede when he returned to work for Exceed, as they are now free to fly into the sky without worry, after having their name cleared with the public.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Captain Pikachu allergy.png|thumb|left|250px|Captain Pikachu's "allergy" to being called cute]]
Captain Pikachu is often seen with [[Friede]] and shares a close bond with him. However, the two can disagree at times, which has led them to clash and butt heads with each other. Despite this, Captain Pikachu and Friede trust each other enough to know their intentions, as they would devise a plan, even though they would sometimes ad lib the plan. His closeness with Friede is shown again in ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', when he used {{m|Volt Tackle}} on him and sent him crashing into the Brave Olivine's barrier, and almost cried with tears in his eyes seeing his trainer as Friede apologized to Cap for leaving him all alone, a complete contrast to his usual composed and mature demeanor. In addition to Friede, Captain Pikachu seems to be great friends with {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, as he enjoys hanging out with it and would usually train with it whenever they could. Ever since he had been placed in [[Roy]]'s care, the Electric Mouse Pokémon has become close to him as well. Like Friede, Captain Pikachu is especially fond of Liko and Roy, often praising them and their Pokémon when they achieve a certain goal.
[[File:Captain Pikachu crying.png|thumb|250px|Captain Pikachu crying upon seeing Friede again for the first time in over a year]]
Captain Pikachu is shown to be diligent and responsible, as he seems to take his position of captain seriously, being easily distinguished from the rest of his {{p|Pikachu|species}} for wearing a captain's beret outside of battles. Captain Pikachu is also intelligent and powerful, and has been shown to battle on equal terms with [[Amethio's Ceruledge]] several times. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', his intelligence was at full display, as Captain Pikachu managed to figure out from the battle style alone that his opponent was not the one he and Friede were looking for. Pikachu has also been shown to be independent, capable of battling competently without the need of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s commands. In his time with Roy, Pikachu had no problem listening to his temporary caretaker's commands, and proved to be reliable backup to Roy's Pokémon when fighting strong [[wild Pokémon]], such as ones afflicted by [[Laquium]]. Compared to other Pikachu like [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}, Captain Pikachu prefers using [[Physical move|physical]] {{t|Electric}} [[move]]s like {{m|Volt Tackle}} and fighting at close range. When cooperating with others, Pikachu is shown to be selfless and willing to shield his partners from harm, as shown in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'' when he took a direct hit from a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Entei}}'s {{m|Sacred Fire}} to protect [[Roy's Crocalor]]. In the same battle, Captain Pikachu was shown to have above-average stamina for his species, being able to withstand a {{status|burn}} from Sacred Fire and keep fighting.

As co-leader of both the Pokémon that belong to Friede's teammates and the group that live on the [[Brave Olivine]], Captain Pikachu usually keeps things in order with both groups. Captain Pikachu has been shown to be friendly with both people and Pokémon, and he is welcoming to new members, as shown in ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', when he, along with the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine and some of his Trainer's teammates' Pokémon, welcomed a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Polteageist}} to the group. This is shown again in [[HZ139]], when Captain Pikachu welcomed a wild {{p|Ditto}} to the group after seeing some of the Pokémon living on the Brave Olivine and his Trainer's teammates' Pokémon have befriended it. In addition, Captain Pikachu is protective of the airship, as seen in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', when he attacked Roy after he caught him sneaking around it. With Friede absent, Captain Pikachu has served as a more mature voice of reason among the group, sometimes helping to calm tempers in an argument.

Captain Pikachu is characterized by usually wearing a sassy expression on his face, and has a habit of standing on his tail, especially when he is sitting on the chair at the captain's deck. As revealed in ''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]'', Captain Pikachu has a kind of "allergy" when he is called "cute" or when this characteristic is noticed, he starts sneezing and ends up losing focus on what he was doing. Despite his usual serious demeanor, Captain Pikachu does enjoys having fun and doing various activities with his friends, such as surfing with [[Murdock]] in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]''.

Captain Pikachu also displayed great physical strength when he was able to lift Friede's spaceship with his new Tera Flying typing and managed to land it within the Brave Olivine's Force Field on the Battlefield, showing Captain Pikachu's strength is beyond that of a normal Pikachu. Captain Pikachu had a dream of flying, having used Volt Tackle to get up to the sky everyday [[HZ018|prior]] to meeting Friede and enjoys looking out on the Brave Olivine.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{flying color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{flying color light}}; {{roundytop|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Pikachu ({{color2|000|Flying (type)|Flying}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Captain Pikachu Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 4}}|0=Double Team|1=Thunder Punch|2=Volt Tackle|3=Thunderbolt}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunderbolt|HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

'''Unite Moves used'''

Captain Pikachu is able to use the Unite Move Thunderstorm.

====Moves improvised====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{electric color}}; border: 3px solid #{{electric color dark}}; {{roundy}}"
|-
! {{color|FFF|Picture}}
! {{color|FFF|First Used In}}
! {{color|FFF|Moves Involved}}
! {{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Captain Pikachu Rising Volt Tackle.png|150px]]
| ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]''
| {{m|Volt Tackle}}
| None
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description''': '''Rising Volt Tackle''' (Japanese: '''ライジングボルテッカー''' ''Rising Volteccer'') While using {{m|Volt Tackle}}, Captain Pikachu rapidly runs in a circle, creating a thundercloud-like vortex that rises upward. He and any allies can ride the vortex, allowing them to reach high altitudes. It can also be used to cushion another person's fall.
|}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%; color:#000"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Captain Pikachu anime.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow: hidden;"| [[File:Captain Pikachu Pokemon 2023 Expression Sheet.png|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Captain Pikachu anime 12.png|200px]]
|- class="blacklinks"
|Art of Captain Pikachu ([[HZ002]]—[[HZ089]]) from ''{{aniseries|HZ}}''
|Concept art of Captain Pikachu from ''{{aniseries|HZ}}''<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629070129874227202 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR), Feb 24, 2023]</ref>
|Art of Captain Pikachu ([[HZ090]] onwards) from ''{{aniseries|HZ}}''
|-
| colspan="3" style="{{roundy|15px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" |For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Captain Pikachu|Captain Pikachu images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Young Friede.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu V2.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Skeledirge Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Charizard Captain Pikachu Instructor Starmie.png|x150px]]
|}

====Other====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:auto; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Terapagos and Friends Illus. Yamazaki Rei.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokemon Day 2024 Countdown 5 Pokemon Horizons.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ100 Special Illustration.jpg|x150px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Terapagos and Friends (SV-P Promo)}} Illus. Yamazaki Re
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Day#2024|Pokémon Day 2024}}
| First 100th Episode Special Illustration<ref>[https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1933471910626800109 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR), Jun 13, 2025]</ref>
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:HZ100 Special Illustration 2.jpg|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokémon Horizons 30th Anniversary artwork.jpg|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; overflow:hidden" | [[File:Pokémon animation 30th Anniversary.jpg|x150px]]
|-
| Second 100th Episode Special Illustration <ref>[https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1936008625950278033 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR), Jun 20, 2025]</ref>
|{{color2|000|Pokémon 30th Anniversary}} artwork<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/2024796170078564814</ref>
|{{color2|000|Pokémon 30th Anniversary}} logo for the {{color2|000|Pokémon animated series}}<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/2024793653101859092</ref>
|}

== In the manga==
[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu HZM.png|170px|thumb|Captain Pikachu in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Captain Pikachu appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role he does in the animated series.

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|electric||Captain Pikachu {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 3}}|0=Thunder Punch|1=Volt Tackle|2=Double Team}}}}
{{anmov|electric|Thunder Punch|HZM02}}
{{anmov|electric|Volt Tackle|HZM02}}
{{anmov|normal|Double Team|HZM02}}
{{anmov/f|electric}}

=== Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Captain Pikachu PMLT.png|thumb|150px|right|Captain Pikachu and Friede in Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
Captain Pikachu appears in the manga [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
{{-}}

==In the games==
[[File:Charizard 4-1-024.png|250px|thumb|Captain Pikachu on Friede's shoulder on Charizard's disk]]
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Captain Pikachu appears alongside Friede and his Charizard in the [[Charizard (4-1-024)]] disk.

===[[Pokémon GO]]===
From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time and April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, as part of Pokémon GO's ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event''<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!]</ref><ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration-2025/ Tinkatink makes its smashing debut in the return of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event!]</ref>, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Pikachu wearing Cap's hat appearing in the wild, from Field Research tasks, and during surprise encounters. Additionally, from March 8, 2024, at 12:00 a.m., to March 13, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. local time, a special Captain Pikachu [[Timed Research]] event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code 'CAPTAINPIKACHU' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a Pikachu wearing Cap's hat.

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#FFF"
| class="roundy" style="background:#{{electric color light}}" |Captain Pikachu [[File:GO0025Captain.png|100px]] {{typecolor|Electric}}
|}{{-}}

==Names==
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|ja=キャプテンピカチュウ ''Captain Pikachu''
|zh_yue=船長Pikachu ''{{tt|Syùhnjéung|Captain}} Pikachu''
|zh_cmn=船長皮卡丘 / 船长皮卡丘 ''{{tt|Chuánzhǎng Píkǎqiū|Captain Pikachu}}''
|cs=Kapitán Pikachu
|da=Kaptajn Pikachu
|nl=Kapitein Pikachu
|fi=Kapteeni Pikachu
|fr=Capitaine Pikachu
|de=Flugkapitän Pikachu
|hi=कैप्टन पिकाचू ''Captain Pikachu''
|id=Kapten Pikachu
|it=Capitan Pikachu
|ko=캡틴 피카츄 ''Captain Pikachu''
|no=Kaptein Pikachu
|pl=Kapitan Pikachu
|pt=Capitão Pikachu
|es=Capitán Pikachu
|sv=Kapten Pikachu
|th=กัปตันพิคาชู ''Captain Pikachu''
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Captain Pikachu hat logo.jpg|thumb|100px|The logo on Captain Pikachu's hat]]
* The logo on Captain Pikachu's hat was trademarked by [[Nintendo]], [[Game Freak]], and [[Creatures, Inc.]] on March 6, 2023.<ref>[https://www.j-platpat.inpit.go.jp/c1801/TR/JP-2023-023266/40/en Reg.No.6738986 / Appl.No.2023-023266], Japan Platform for Patent Information</ref>
* When Captain Pikachu {{Tera}}stallizes, his hat acts as the base that holds the Tera Jewel, with the hexagonal crystal replacing the emblem on the front of his hat.
* Captain Pikachu having {{t|Flying}} as his {{Tera|Tera Type}} could be a [[List of cross-canon references|reference]] to the {{DL|List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|Flying Terastal Pikachu}} distributed in commemoration of {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}'s release.
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==References==
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Dot's Quaquaval

2026-05-31T04:25:52Z

Will of DC: /* Personality and characteristics */

{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|trainername=Dot
|pokemonname=Quaquaval
|jtrainername=ドット
|jpokemonname=ウェーニバル
|tmtrainername=Dot
|tmpokemonname=Wanival
|image=[[File:Dot Quaquaval.png|250px]]
|caption=Dot's Quaquaval
|gender=Male<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]''</ref>
|ability={{a|Torrent}} ([[#In the games|Games]] only)<ref name="Event">Confirmed through [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Dot's Quaxly|event distribution]].</ref>
|nature=Serious (Games only)<ref name="Event"/>
|tera={{t|Water}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]''</ref>
|location=[[Levincia]]
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|catchepnum=HZ016
|catchepname=Quaxly, We Can Do It
|prevonum=0912
|evo1num=0913
|evo2num=0914
|evolution=2
|firstevoep=HZ059
|firstevoname=Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!
|secondevoep=HZ128
|secondevoname=
|firststagename=Quaxly
|secondstagename=Quaxwell
|numeps1=58
|numeps2=69
|current=[[Party|With]] [[Dot]]
|java1=[[Daisuke Namikawa]]
|enva1=[[Daman Mills]]
|java2=[[Daisuke Namikawa]]
|enva2=[[Daman Mills]]
|java3=[[Daisuke Namikawa]]
|enva3=N/A
}}

'''Dot's Quaquaval''' (Japanese: '''ドットのウェルカモ''' ''Dot's Wanival''), or '''Nidothing's Quaquaval''' (Japanese: '''ぐるみんのウェルカモ''' ''Gurumin's Wanival''), is the [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] that [[Dot]] obtained, as a {{p|Quaxly}}. {{p|Quaquaval}} takes part in her videos to teach young viewers on basic knowledge on how to become a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. He is Dot's main {{pkmn|battle|battling}} Pokémon, and is usually [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] his {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
Prior to the series, {{p|Quaquaval}} was a [[wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Quaxly}} living in the [[Brave Olivine]] alongside of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. Eventually, he formed a close bond with [[Ludlow]] and [[Dot]]. He usually kept Ludlow company when he was [[fishing]] or participated in Nidothing's videos.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
=====As a wild Pokémon=====
[[File:Ludlow and Dot Quaxly.png|thumb|left|250px|Quaxly and [[Ludlow]]]]
Quaquaval first debuted as a Quaxly in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'' accompanied by Nidothing, assisting with her videos about how to be a [[Pokémon Trainer]]. In [[HZ002|the following episode]], Quaxly could be seen again panicking as the Rising Volt Tacklers were traveling through a thunderstorm, heading in Dot's room for safety.

In ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', after the encounter with the [[Black Rayquaza]], Quaxly found the tracker that the [[Explorers]] had [[HZ003|previously]] placed on the bottom of the [[Brave Olivine]] and gave it to [[Ludlow]], revealing how they had found the group's location before destroying it.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] tried to introduce themselves to Dot. As they were waiting for a response on the other side of the door, coming out from the flap of the door was Quaxly, surprising Liko. Quaxly gave Liko and Roy a Dot's message as they were asking her for help in knowing how to get better at [[Pokémon battle]]s. Later, Quaxly again came out from the flap, this time surprising Roy. Quaxly gave both of them a clue to where the Black Rayquaza was hinted to be last seen.
[[File:Liko Floragato Roy Crocalor Dot Quaxwell.png|thumb|250px|Quaxwell with {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} and {{TP|Liko|Floragato}}]]
In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', with the help of [[Murdock]], Liko gave Ludlow and Dot the opportunity to have a chance of experiencing a [[picnic]], though Dot was hesitant to give a chance, Quaxly gave her a sincere smile and encouraged Dot to come out of her room to make her own [[sandwich]]. Quaxly as usual, attended the event with Ludlow and Dot.

In ''[[HZ015|Someone We Can't See! Whosawhatsit?]]'', when Liko disappeared, Dot personally volunteered to help search for her. When asked by [[Friede]] if she has a Pokémon in mind that would be ready to enter a Pokémon battle, Quaxly volunteered to battle alongside Dot as her partner.

=====With Dot=====
[[File:Dot choosing Quaxly.png|thumb|250px|left|Quaxly being picked to be [[Dot]]'s [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]]]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Quaxly was officially caught as Dot's [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. He participated in his first battle against [[Spinel]]'s Pokémon with the aid of Liko, Roy, and their respective partners, with Quaxly assisting Sprigatito in defeating Magneton. Afterwards, he encouraged Dot to reveal her true identity as Nidothing to Liko, one of her fans, after several previous failures.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', Quaxly accompanied Dot and other members of the Team to collect ingredients for a [[curry]] cook off between Liko and Roy. He used Water Gun to scare off a group of {{p|Skwovet}} and {{p|Greedent}} that attacked Roy and Fuecoco. Afterwards, he happily ate curry alongside his Trainer and the other Rising Volt Tacklers after the curry cook off had been counted as a draw.

In ''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]'', Quaxly worked with Dot to help a wild {{p|Tinkatink}} get her hammer back from a {{p|Orthworm}}, as Dot had him use Water Gun around the area in order to corner it. Dot's planned work and Quaxly was able to help Tinkatink get her hammer back, and the {{pkmn|category|Metalsmith Pokémon}} was able to defeat it.

In ''[[HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!]]'', Dot used Quaxly in a battle against her mother, [[Franka]], and her {{form|Lycanroc|Midnight Form}} {{p|Lycanroc}}. Quaxly was initially at a disadvantage due to Lycanroc's use of {{m|Counter}}, but while following Dot's order to aim for Lycanroc's legs, the Duckling Pokémon ended up learning {{m|Low Kick}} and defeated Lycanroc, winning Dot the battle.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Quaxly and Tinkatink were used to battle [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}}, keeping them distracted long enough for Dot to install a kill program into the generator the Explorers were using to lure out the [[Black Rayquaza]]. In [[HZ045|the following episode]], Quaxly helped take on the Black Rayquaza. With assistance from [[Captain Pikachu]]'s Rising {{m|Volt Tackle}}, Quaxly and Sprigatito were sent flying high enough to launch attacks at Rayquaza. Despite this, Quaxly was eventually taken out by a stray {{m|Draco Meteor}}.
[[File:HZ050.png|thumb|250px|Quaxly battling [[Iono's Bellibolt]]]]
In ''[[HZ049|Dot and Nidothing]]'', Quaxly participated in a livestreamed training battle against Roy's Fuecoco as per Iono's request. However due to his Trainer getting nervous and unable to issue her commands, Quaxly was clueless as what to do and was instantly defeated by Fuecoco as a result. Quaxly soon confronted his Trainer about needing to rely on her Nidothing costume in public. Quaxly then battled against a wild {{p|Varoom}}, with his bravery and determination inspiring Dot to let go of her fears and become more confident in public, allowing her to command Quaxly properly to defeat the Single-Cyl Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]'', Quaxly's battle against Iono's {{p|Bellibolt}} began. Using his superior agility, Quaxly launched a variety of attacks at his opponent, only to activate Bellibolt's {{a|Electromorphosis}} [[Ability]], powering up its {{type|Electric}} moves. Although Dot had Quaxly Terastallize for the first time, they were unable to defeat Bellibolt even with Quaxly's newly-learnt {{m|Liquidation}}. Iono then won the battle with Bellibolt's Terastal-boosted {{m|Discharge}}. Despite the loss, Dot and Quaxly still managed to pass their basics test for fully letting loose and having fun in battle, showing how their bond had improved.

In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Quaxly was used in a tag battle alongside Iono's Bellibolt against [[Poppy]]'s {{p|Tinkaton}} and {{p|Copperajah}}. Both Pokémon struggled to deal damage to their opponents and deal with the effects of {{m|Sandstorm}}, but Quaxly had an idea to use his dancing footwork for triggering Bellibolt's Electromorphosis Ability to strengthen its moves. Dot and Iono soon formed a plan which allowed a Terastallized Quaxly to distract and clash with Tinkaton while a supercharged Bellibolt ambushed and defeated the unsuspecting Copperajah with a powerful {{m|Zap Cannon}}, winning the match by default.
[[File:HZ059.png|thumb|250px|left|Quaxly battling [[Larry#In animation|Larry]]'s {{P|Staraptor}}]]
In ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]'', Quaxly was used by Dot at the [[Anything Goes Café]] to help calm down some kids who were scared by {{p|Kingambit}} with his dancing skills. Quaxly was then used in a battle against [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} to spread its salt around to attract more customers to the café. After the job was done, Quaxly and his Trainer soon headed of for the test battle against [[Larry]].

In ''[[HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!]]'', Quaxly was used against Larry's {{p|Dudunsparce}}. He was {{status|paralyzed}} by {{m|Glare}} and then recalled in favor of Tinkatink. He later went up against {{p|Staraptor}}. He struggled at first, but was motivated by Dot to utilize his dancing skills to boost the power of his attacks to deal more damage to his opponent. Quaxly then suddenly [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Quaxwell}}, surprising everyone and Terastallizing immediately after his Evolution to deal more damage to Staraptor further, but his paralysis effect soon returned. Larry then got serious, Terastallizing Staraptor and defeating Quaxwell with {{m|Facade}} soon after. Despite the loss, Quaxwell and his Trainer still passed the test overall for their opportunistic use of Terastallization, and Dot once again vowed to grow more stronger as a Trainer alongside her partner.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Quaxwell was used to battle against [[Rob]]'s {{p|Darumaka}} during the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]], in which Quaxwell won after Terastallizing. After the events of the tournament, Quaxwell and his Trainer met up with Poppy, who encouraged them on their progress.

In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Quaxwell faced off against Lucius's Lapras in a training battle, where he had to avoid most of Lapras's icy attacks. Dot then came up with a plan to have Quaxwell skate on the ice Lapras created to dodge its attacks and hit it with a supereffective Low Kick. Quaxwell was then Terastallized to do more damage, and although Lapras was still standing after the attack, it was impressed by Dot and Quaxwell's strength and returned to its Poké Ball.

In ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]'', while on their way to meet [[Briar]] at the [[Crystal Pool]], Quaxwell and the others were pestered by a wild {{p|Bombirdier}}. The Bombirdier stole a metal plate Tinkatink wanted to forge into a new hammer, forcing her, Dot, and Quaxwell to chase after it. Later, Dot tried to Terastallize Quaxwell against the Bombirdier, only to drop her Tera Orb when a second Bombirdier came to help its partner. Once Tinkatink retrieved the plate and forged it into a new hammer, she evolved into {{p|Tinkatuff}} and helped Quaxwell drive the two Item Drop Pokémon into fleeing. Quaxwell and Dot then praised Tinkatuff for how much she had grown.

In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', Quaxwell and Dot reached the Crystal Pool on [[Oni Mountain]]. After Friede left to look for Briar, a wild Terastalized {{p|Milotic}} emerged from the water and attacked the group. Quaxwell fought alongside Crocalor and Floragato, struggling at first due to Milotic's constant swimming and dodging. Dot used Quaxwell to lure Milotic out, so Crocalor could calm it down and it decided to let the group stay. Quaxwell was then used in a battle against [[Perrin]]'s {{p|Leafeon}}, as his Trainer wanted information regarding {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} from her. Quaxwell struggled due to the [[type]] disadvantage at first, but he soon learnt {{m|Air Cutter}} to gain the upper hand and eventually defeated Leafeon.
[[File:HZ073.png|thumb|250px|Quaxwell, Floragato, and Crocalor challenging {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}]]
In ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'', Quaxwell accompanied his trainer on [[Tengu Mountain]] in seach for Lucius's Kleavor, along the way the group were hypnotized by a wild Trevenant, causing them to walk in circles until Quaxwell tripped on a rock, waking him up and helping him in turn to wake the rest of the group up, Quaxwell then worked together with Perrin's Hisuian Growlithe in fending off Trevenant. Quaxwell and Dot then reunited with the rest of Liko's group in their search for Kleavor.

In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Dot, Quaxwell and their friends encountered Lucius's Kleavor, with Quaxwell, Floragato, and Crocalor battling it to show their strength in order to convince the Pokémon to join their group. Kleavor had the advantage of strength and battle experience, but their strategies eventually paid off in dealing big damage to it, causing it to use {{m|Stone Axe}} to take them more seriously. In the end despite Terastallizing and doing major damage to Kleavor, Quaxwell and her two friends were still defeated, but Kleavor was impressed enough by their strength to join their group.

In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', Quaxwell faced what was presumed to be Lucius' {{DL|Six Heroes|Entei}} along with Captain Pikachu, Floragato, and Crocalor. Although they failed to defeat it, {{p|Entei}} recognized their strength, but revealed itself to be a wild Pokémon and not the one the Rising Volt Tacklers were looking for.
[[File:HZ088.png|thumb|left|250px|Quaxwell teaming up with Floragato, Crocalor, and {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} to take on the {{shiny|White}} {{TP|Gibeon|Zygarde}}]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Quaxwell, Floragato, and Crocalor faced [[Geeta]]'s {{p|Glimmora}} and two {{p|Glimmet}}. After a great team effort, Quaxwell and Crocalor were defeated, with the only Floragato and Glimmora remaining on the field, but Liko's Pokémon eventually managed to win thanks to her {{a|Overgrow}} Ability. In this way, the Rising Volt Tacklers were granted entry into [[Area Zero]] to search for Entei.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Quaxwell and his friends battled against Lucius's "Entei". Quaxwell was struggling due to "Entei" [[Protection|protecting]] itself with {{m|Burning Bulwark}}, and its surprising resistance to Water-type attacks. He then managed to learn {{m|Aqua Cutter}} in the midst of battle, allowing him to damage "Entei" more effectively. After learning from Briar about "Entei" actually being a Gouging Fire, Quaxwell and his friends formed a new plan of attack. Quaxwell Terastallized along with Crocalor and Floragato, managing to deal good hits on Gouging Fire, even putting out its flames with consecutive Aqua Cutter attacks. After Captain Pikachu stunned Gouging Fire and Floragato took back the other [[Ancient Poké Ball]]s, Quaxwell's group as a whole passed Gouging Fire's test, earning its trust before it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball. In the [[HZ082|next episode]], Quaxwell joined the fight against Black Rayquaza but was ultimately defeated.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Quaxwell battled against Chalce's Medicham, despite his opponent anticipating and countering his moves, thanks to Dot's unpredictable tactics, Quaxwell was able to gain the upper hand in the fight to deal more damage to Medicham. In [[HZ087|the next episode]], Quaxwell Terastallized and teamed up with Floragato, Crocalor, and Ceruledge in order to face off against [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]]. Despite the group's efforts, however, they were still no match for the Order Pokémon. After the battle, Zygarde got up and revealed it was testing Liko's and her friends' strength and resolve all along.

In ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Quaxwell was used alongside Tinkatuff in a [[Double Battle]] battle against [[Penny]]'s Pokemon. Despite Terastallizing and doing damage to {{p|Sylveon}}, Quaxwell was defeated by {{p|Flareon}}, causing Dot's defeat.

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Quaxwell was used to battle against [[Coral]] and Sidian, buying enough time for Tinkatuff to forge her new hammer. Although Quaxwell was defeated by Glalie, Tinkatuff with Dot and Gimmighoul's help was able to make her new hammer, which led her to evolve into {{p|Tinkaton}}, defeating the Explorers and sending them retreating.

In [[HZ125]], Quaxwell and Tinkaton were brought out to battle [[Lucius's Arboliva]], which was being controlled by Chalce. However, despite his efforts, Quaxwell was knocked out by Arboliva.

In [[HZ127]], Quaxwell battled against Penny's {{p|Vaporeon}}. Despite struggling against his opponent's {{a|Water Absorb}} Ability, Quaxwell continued to dodge and counter his opponent's attacks. After Vaporeon was ordered to attack Tinkaton and Gholdengo, Quaxwell stepped in to protect them continuously, resulting in his defeat.

In [[HZ128]], Quaxwell continued to train with Tinkaton and Gholdengo to get stronger, with Iono observing from a distance. He then battled against Iono's Bellibolt in a rematch, struggling and almost fainting at first, but managing to learn {{m|Wave Crash}} to turn the tide of battle. Quaxwell then suddenly evolved into {{p|Quaquaval}}, shocking everyone and prompting both Dot and Iono to Terastallize their Pokémon. Quaquaval eventually defeated Bellibolt, winning Dot the battle and restoring her confidence. After the battle, Quaquaval celebrated his victory with the rest of his friends during a dinner party.

In [[HZ134]], Quaquaval and Tinkaton were sent out to help the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon purify Laquium for good. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Quaquaval and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon made an attempt to purify the Laquium Core, but the Explorers interfered, losing Penny's Sylveon in the process, until Coral sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the Intertwining Pokémon's place. However, Quaquaval and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium Core before Spinel merged with it, awakening it. Quaquaval subsequently teamed up with his friends to take down the Laquium Core. In the [[HZ136|following episode]], Quaquaval joined his friends in helping Pagogo erase the Laquium Core for good after the Black Rayquaza and [[White Zygarde]] used [[Mega Evolution]] to make an opening for them to do so.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Dot and Quaquaval.png|thumb|250px|Quaquaval and Dot]]
As their {{p|Quaxly|species}} are known for, Quaquaval, while he was a Quaxly, loves to be clean and dislikes being dirty, as seen in ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', when [[Roy]] attempted to touch the Duckling Pokémon, but unexpectedly got his hand slapped by him. Despite this, Quaxly has shown to be friendly, as he befriended [[Liko's Sprigatito]] and [[Roy's Fuecoco]] right away, even staying friends with them after they both evolved into their middle and final stages. Quaxly also has a habit of making poses for various reasons and is a good dancer, as he enjoys doing it. He has been shown to be out-going as he often accompanies [[Ludlow]], who he gets along well with, and watches the rest of the members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. In addition, Quaquaval has been shown to be the voice of reason to those around him, especially to [[Dot]] and his teammates, as he encourages his Trainer to participate in social interactions and other situations she usually avoids. Quaquaval is even the peace maker to his teammates, as shown in [[HZ127]] when he stopped them from arguing over a [[Sitrus Berry]] by cutting it in half for them to share.

Quaquaval is very loyal to Dot and shares a close bond with her, not needing to be called by her when needed in her room. Quaxly even chose Dot to be his {{pkmn|Trainer}} and has been waiting for her to catch him, as seen in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]''. His closeness to Dot has been seen when he would sit on her shoulders or head. After evolving into Quaxwell, he would often give Dot a boost when she would get tired from walking. In addition, Quaxly would show his support in having new friends join Dot's [[party|team]], as shown in ''[[HZ039|Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer]]'', when he gave his Trainer a {{I|Poké Ball}} in order to catch a {{p|Tinkatink}} they befriended. This was shown again in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', when Quaxwell gave his support in letting Dot catch a {{p|Gimmighoul}} that has been [[HZ102|following]] [[HZ103|them]].
[[File:Gholdengo Quaquaval Tinkaton.png|thumb|left|250px|Quaquaval, {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}, and {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}]]
Behind the scene of their livestream in ''[[HZ008|The Door That Never Opens]]'', Quaxly can be seen being skeptical when Dot fumbles or gives generic advice. Quaxly acts like a director, keeping Dot focused on the streams, avoiding a potential break in character live or when making videos. Quaxly also would help with Dot's fans as Nidothing, as shown in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]'', when he accompanied [[Liko]] and Roy to meet a fan that asked his Trainer for help. In addition, Quaxly would make sure that no one knows about Dot's identity as Nidothing, as shown in ''Tinkatink's Ideal Hammer'', when he blocked the camera so his Trainer wasn't exposed, after Tinkatink tried to take the zipper from Dot's costume.
[[File:HZ123 RVT Mochi dance.png|240px|thumb|right|Quaxwell enjoying the Mochi dance while the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] are possessed by [[Diana]]'s {{p|Pecharunt}}.]]
He and {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}} became close friends after meeting each other in their first stages, as he went out of his way to help her, while she was a Tinkatink, retrieve her hammer from a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Orthworm}}. Ever since they became teammates, he keeps an eye on Tinkatink, as he prevents her from making hammers from unnecessary items and keeps her out of trouble. They also formed a sibling relationship, as he comes to see her as his little sister and is protective of her. After Quaxly defeated [[Franka]]'s {{p|Lycanroc}} in a battle, Quaxly and Tinkatink shared a happy hug to celebrate his win. They maintain their bond after evolving, even into their final stages.

At first, Quaquaval would find Gimmighoul annoying when it would take control of him, Dot and {{p|Tinkatuff}} into collecting coins for it. However, he quickly accepted Gimmighoul as his teammate and befriended it, even seeing it as his youngest sibling. Quaxwell's friendship with Gimmighoul grows after it evolved into {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}. He has also shown the same protectiveness for Gholdengo like he does for Tinkaton.

Quaquaval is shown to be aware of his surroundings. In ''Quaxly, We Can Do It'', before {{p|Arboliva}}'s [[Ancient Poké Ball]] shined, Quaxly sensed something strange when the van that [[Spinel]] was operating went past Liko, Roy, and Dot. He also sneakily hid next to the kitchen door after [[Friede]] thought the coast was clear in ''The Door That Never Opens''. After his Evolution, Quaxwell has become more confident than before and has been seen practicing his dance moves more often, and incorporating dancing to his battle style as a whole.

Due to being a {{type|Water}}, Quaquaval enjoys being in the water and doing various activities in it, even becoming sad when he doesn't get a chance to play in it, as seen in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]''. Upon seeing his friends surfing with their Trainers, Quaquaval took an interest in it and encouraged Dot to try it. Ever since losing to [[Lucius's Arboliva]] in [[HZ125]], Quaxwell became determined to get stronger in order to help Dot and his friends, as he has been training none stop, as seen in [[HZ127]]. He also didn't mind his teammates helping him with his training, even inspiring them to do the same. After fully evolving, Quaquaval has become more powerful, self-assured and a better dancer overall. Quaquaval's kindness has grown since his evolution, though his sense of hesitation and mercy to smaller Pokemon opponents sometimes leads to him being taken advantage of, like with a trainer's Pichu in [[HZ138]].
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===Appearance===
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! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Quaxly ({{color2|000|Water (type)|Water}})
! style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a Quaxwell
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Dot Quaxly.png|250px]]
| [[File:Dot Quaxly Terastal.png|250px]]
| [[File:Dot Quaxwell.png|250px]]
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! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Quaxwell ({{color2|000|Water (type)|Water}})
! style="background:#{{water color light}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Quaquaval ({{color2|000|Water (type)|Water}})
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| [[File:Dot Quaxwell Terastal.png|250px]]
| [[File:Dot Quaquaval Terastal.png|250px]]
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===Moves used===
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{{anmov|normal|Pound|HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It}}
{{anmov|fighting|Low Kick|HZ041|A Wild Mom Appears!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Liquidation|HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!}}
{{anmov|flying|Air Cutter|HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Aqua Cutter|HZ081|The Pillar of Fire|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|water|Wave Crash|HZ128|rec=yes}}

{{anmov/f|fighting}}

====Moves improvised====
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| rowspan="2" | [[File:Low Kick and Salt Cure Combination.png|150px]]
| ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]''
| {{m|Low Kick}} and {{m|Salt Cure}}
| [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Salt Cure and Low Kick. Sidian's Garganacl uses Salt Cure, and Quaxly strikes the salt produced by the attack with Low Kick, causing the salt to fly everywhere in a flashy display. This was used to attract customers to the [[Anything Goes Café]].
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Aqua Cutter Ice Beam combination.png|150px]]
| [[HZ135]]
| {{m|Aqua Cutter}} and {{m|Ice Beam}}
| [[Lucius's Lapras]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' A combination between Aqua Cutter and Ice Beam. While spinning, Quaquaval fires off multiple Aqua Cutters into the air, which are then frozen by Lapras's Ice Beam, creating a wall of ice. This was used to repeatedly block several of the [[Laquium]] Core's attacks.
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===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:0913Quaxwell HZ anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}" | [[File:0914Quaquaval HZ anime.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 6.jpg|x250px]]
| rowspan=3 style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:HZ July 2025 Calendar V2.png|x410px]]
| rowspan=3 style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}" | [[File:HZ September 2025 Calendar.png|x410px]]
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| colspan=3 | Official artworks from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Sixth poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|3px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}"| [[File:HZ058-HZ059 AS.png|x150px]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|3px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}"| [[File:HZ105 AS.png|x150px]]
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| colspan=4 | Artworks from "{{color2|000|After the Story}}" by mojacookie
| colspan=6 | {{color2|000|After the Story|July 2025 and September 2025 Calendars}} by mojacookie
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| colspan=6 style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:auto" | For more artwork, please see {{color2|000|a:Category:Quaxly|Quaxly}}, {{color2|000|a:Category:Quaxwell|Quaxwell}}, and {{color2|000|a:Category:Quaquaval|Quaquaval images on the Bulbagarden Archives}}.
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====Eyecatch====
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Nidothing.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Quaxly V2.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Quaxwell Tinkatuff Gimmighoul.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background:#{{water color light}}" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Dot disguise Quaxwell.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Quaxwell Tinkaton Gholdengo.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Dot Quaquaval Tinkaton Gholdengo.png|x150px]]
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==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Dot Quaxly HZM.png|thumb|220px|Quaxly in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
Quaxly appeared in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}, playing the same role he does in the animated series.

====Moves used====
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{{anmov|fighting|Low Kick|HZM03}}
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[[File:Dot Quaxly DVT.png|thumb|right|150px|Quaxly in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
Quaxly appeared in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga. In [[DVT04]], he and [[Dot]] helped [[Liko]] fix her hair.
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==In the games==
===[[Core series]]===
A Quaxly based on Dot's Quaxly was distributed to players who inserted a password. The password could be used to obtain Quaxly from May 19 to November 30, 2024. The password was <code>D0T1 STPA RTNE R</code>.

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===[[Pokémon GO]]===
From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time and April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, as part of Pokémon GO's ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event''<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!]</ref><ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration-2025/ Tinkatink makes its smashing debut in the return of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event!]</ref>, several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]], with Quaxly appearing in the wild, from Field Research tasks, and during surprise encounters.

==Trivia==
* Quaquaval is the first {{type|Water}} [[first partner Pokémon]] to have a confirmed gender since [[Ash's Oshawott]], who had his gender confirmed in ''[[BW007|Snivy Plays Hard to Catch!]]'', 604 episodes earlier.
* Out of the three [[Paldea]] first partner Pokémon featured in {{aniseries|HZ}}, Quaquaval is the only one to:
** Have been obtained in the [[region]] his species was introduced in. Ironically, Quaxly's [[Pokédex entry]] from {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet}} says the species is originally foreign from Paldea.
** Receive a [[Pokédex entry]] for his middle stage.
** Have evolved twice in the same region.
** Have not learned his species' {{m|Aqua Step|signature move}}.
* Both of Quaquaval's [[Evolution]]s happened during battles against Paldea [[Gym Leader]]s: [[Larry]] and {{an|Iono}}.
** Overall, he is the only first partner Pokémon in the animated series to have evolved during a battle against a Gym Leader.
* Quaquaval, as a Quaxwell, was shown to know {{m|Wave Crash}} before he evolved, despite Quaxwell being [[Animated series move errors|unable to learn it]].
** This makes Quaquaval the first Pokémon in '' Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' to use a move it cannot legally learn in the {{pkmn|games}}.
* Quaquaval is currently the only Pokémon owned by the younger members of the Rising Volt Tacklers to be a Water-type.

==References==
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Raichu (Pokémon)

2026-05-30T07:21:06Z

Will of DC: /* Mega Raichu Y */

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'''Raichu''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ライチュウ''' ''Raichu'') is an {{type|Electric}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when exposed to a [[Thunder Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a dual-type {{2t|Electric|Psychic}} [[regional form]], '''{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu'''. It evolves from Pikachu when exposed to a Thunder Stone. All Pikachu in Alola will evolve into this form regardless of their origin. It is the final form of Pichu in the Alola [[region]].

[[Kanto]]nian Raichu can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two forms:
*'''Mega Raichu X''' using the [[Raichunite X]].
*'''Mega Raichu Y''' using the [[Raichunite Y]].
Both forms of Mega Raichu were introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. Alolan Raichu cannot Mega Evolve.

==Biology==
[[File:Raichu OS concept art.png|thumb|200px|left|Concept art of Raichu for the [[original series]]]]
Raichu is a bipedal, {{wp|rodent}}-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Even though it's classified as bipedal, Raichu usually gets around on all fours. It is covered in brown/dark orange fur and has a white belly. Its bifurcated ears are brown on the outside, yellow on the insides, and end in a distinctive curl. There is a circular yellow marking on each cheek where its electric sacs are, and it has a triangular, dark brown nose. Its arms and feet have patches of brown fur at the end, and the soles of its long feet are tan with a circular orange pad in the center. On its back are two horizontal brown stripes. Its long, thin tail has a lightning bolt-shaped end, with [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|the tip being chipped]] on [[Gender|females]].

Raichu's tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power by releasing electricity into the surface. Conversely, it can gather electricity when planted underground like a rod or from the atmosphere. Raichu exudes a weak electrical charge from its body which makes it glow slightly in the dark. It can store over 100,000 volts of electricity, which is enough to knock out foes several times its size, such as a {{p|Copperajah}} or {{p|Dragonite}}. If Raichu's sacs are fully charged, its ears will stand straight up, and its muscles will be stimulated. However, possibly as a result of stress, it becomes more aggressive as it stores electricity and may even threaten its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. If its sacs are excessively charged, it discharges electricity through its tail into the ground, leading to scorched patches near its nest. Being the result of [[Evolution]] via [[Evolution stone]], Raichu is rarely found in the {{pkmn2|wild}}, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|forests and woodlands}}. Part of the reason why Raichu is rarely seen with Trainers is because people prefer the look it had as a {{p|Pikachu}}. As revealed in the ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' episode ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', Raichu is not capable of learning speed-based [[move]]s such as {{m|Agility}} and {{m|Quick Attack}} upon evolving and is only able to when it is still a Pikachu. Raichu, along with Pikachu and {{p|Pichu}}, is related to {{p|Pachirisu}}. In {{g|Sleep}}, it is shown that Raichu sometimes releases electricity while sleeping, so anyone who approaches it is at risk of being electrocuted. It may also plant its tail into the ground as it rests.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>

Raichu and its pre-evolved forms are the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Volt Tackle}}.
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===Forms===
Raichu has a [[regional form]], {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu, and two [[Mega Evolution]]s: Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y.

====Alolan Raichu====
In the [[Alola]] [[region]], Raichu has lighter coloring and more rounded features. Its eyes are blue with yellow half-circles along the bottom. It has large yellow ears with an inner spiral toward the base and brown on the inside. These ears are thicker and less pointed than a standard Raichu's ear. In addition to its white belly, Alolan Raichu has white markings on its paws with bright yellow lines between its digits. The stripes on its back have also turned white, and there is a small, white circular marking on each heel. The lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail has rounded edges.

By gathering its psychic power in its tail, Alolan Raichu can ride it like a {{wp|surfboard}} and float in the air. It emits a sweet aroma from its cheeks if someone rubs them, though it also causes them to get a light shock. This is thought to be connected to its psychic abilities. Alolan Raichu's origins were initially a mystery, with the [[Human|people]] of Alola jokingly suggesting that its form changed because it ate too many sweet and fluffy round pancakes,<ref>[http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Alolan Raichu] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160812052414/http://www.pokemon-sunmoon.com/en-us/pokemon/alolan-raichu/ archived])</ref> especially those made with a secret Alolan recipe. However, researchers believe this transformation was caused by its diet in general, as well as Alola's weather and climate. Alolan Raichu uses psychokinesis to control electricity and attacks foes with star-shaped thunderbolts. It is sometimes known by the name "''hodad''". Befitting its surfboard-like tail, it is a talented surfer which uses its psychic abilities to ride waves and practice its skills on beaches. While normally found in Alola, it has been seen in the [[Coastal Biome]] of the [[Terarium]] during rare [[mass outbreak]] [[Poké Portal News|events]].

Alolan Raichu is the only known Pokémon capable of using the [[Z-Move]] {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Surge Surfer}} as an [[Ability]].
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Alolan Raichu SM concept art.jpg|Concept art of Alolan Raichu for {{g|Sun and Moon}}
Alolan Raichu standing anime.png|Alolan Raichu standing off of its tail in ''{{aniseries|SM}}''
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====Mega Raichu X====
As Mega Raichu X, it takes on a color scheme reminiscent of {{p|Pikachu}} with its red cheeks and bright yellow fur, but its overall appearance retains a distinctive resemblance to regular Raichu.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-gb/news/mega-dimension-hoopa The Mythical Pokémon Hoopa Holds the Key to the Story | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref><ref name=ZAsiteJP">[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/250912_01/#anc02 ライチュウがメガシンカしたすがた、「メガライチュウＸ」「メガライチュウＹ」を発見！｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Discover Raichu's Mega Evolved forms, "Mega Raichu X" and "Mega Raichu Y"! | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> Its original brown eyes have become red. Its tail has split into two identical tails, which are similar in shape to Pikachu's tail, except for the zig-zagging black fur coloration at the base of each tail. Both of its arms and ears are much larger. The yellow insides of its ears are gone, and its ears now sport a solid black color with golden tips. It also now has two prominent fang-like {{wp|Canine tooth|canine teeth}}, though artwork often depicts it with its left or right tooth exposed when its mouth is open. When using electricity, its cheeks and its tails glow brightly.

Mega Raichu X's two tails can generate an electromagnetic force to create enough repulsion for it to float and swiftly propel itself in the air. In the anime it is shown to be able to move as fast as a bolt of lightning. It focuses its electric power into its fists as its primary method of attack, allowing it to take down much larger opponents in one strike. It has ample subcutaneous fat which stores up electricity, augmenting its defenses and allowing it to maintain a high electrical output for long periods of time.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Its ears and forked tail produce 50 million volts of electricity as it flies. Its appearance while levitating resembles the letter "X".
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Raichu Mega Evolution X.png|Mega Raichu X charged up with electricity and throwing a punch
026Raichu Mega X Dream.png|Mega Raichu X on the ground
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====Mega Raichu Y====
As Mega Raichu Y, it takes on an appearance distinctly resembling Pikachu,<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> but it retains its original yellow cheeks, though its fur is a lighter shade of an orangish brown. Its brown eyes have become blue, and the lightning bolt-shaped tip of its tail is enlarged. The patches of brown fur at the ends of its arms and feet are now gone, as well as the yellow insides of its ears, which now sport a solid orange color with black tips. A pair of horn-like yellow protrusions made of fur jut out of its ears, resembling two lightning bolts. The ends of these "horns" have the distinctive curls found on the ears of regular Raichu. Additionally, Mega Raichu Y now has two prominent {{wp|Canine tooth|canines}}. When using electricity, its cheeks and horn-like fur glow brightly; in key artwork for [[Mega Dimension]], Mega Raichu Y's teeth are also shown glowing. Its appearance with its tail extended resembles the letter "Y".

Mega Raichu Y's greatest strength is its ability to unleash its power instantaneously, making it excel in short, decisive {{pkmn|battle}}s. The amount of electricity it generates from its sacs is amplified, coursing in a zig-zag pattern between its tail and "horns"; this allows it to use powerful {{type|Electric}} [[move]]s. Amassing so much energy gives it a wild and combative temperament, so it prefers a straightforward approach to fighting instead of performing tactical maneuvers.<ref name=ZAsite/><ref name=ZAsiteJP"/> Mega Raichu Y fires "Y"-shaped electric bolts from the tip of its tail and the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. In the anime, Mega Raichu Y can additonally focus and transfer electricity from its tail to its horns to release it for attacking, often times into two seperate bolts of lightning. However, if its tail is grabbed Mega Raichu Y's attacks can suddenly get interrupted.
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Raichu Mega Evolution Y.png|Mega Raichu Y charged up with electricity and its fangs shown glowing
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===Evolution===
Raichu [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} and is the final form of {{p|Pichu}}.

In [[Alola]], Raichu has a [[regional form]] that evolves from Pikachu and is the final form of Pichu in said [[region]].

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Raichu is part of an unnamed rescue team which gathers at [[Pokémon Square]] just before the player and partner are able to access [[Magma Cavern]].

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=026}}
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{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Its electrical attacks may reach 10,000 volts. It discharges electricity from its tail, so it is not harmed by its own power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=157|reg2=Kanto|num2=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=If the electrical sacks become excessively charged, <sc>Raichu</sc> plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this {{ScPkmn}}'s nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. <sc>Raichu</sc> searches for electricity by planting its tail in the ground.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=If it stores too much electricity, its behavior turns aggressive. To avoid this, it occasionally discharges excess energy and calms itself down.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Its electric charges can reach even 100,000 volts. Careless contact can cause even an Indian elephant to faint.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=105|reg2=Johto|num2=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=037|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=164}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=If the electrical sacs become excessively charged, Raichu plants its tail in the ground and discharges. Scorched patches of ground will be found near this Pokémon's nest.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon exudes a weak electrical charge from all over its body that makes it take on a slight glow in darkness. Raichu plants its tail in the ground to discharge electricity.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=026|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=033|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=026}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It unleashes electric shocks that can reach 100,000 volts. When agitated, it can knock out even an Indian elephant.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It becomes aggressive when it has electricity stored up. At such times, even its Trainer has to take care to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=As electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes more aggressive. One theory is that the electricity buildup is actually causing stress.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Because so many Trainers like the way Pikachu looks, you don't see this Pokémon very often.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=When electricity builds up inside its body, it becomes feisty. It also glows in the dark.}}
{{Dex/Form|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It only [[Evolution|evolves]] to this form in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. According to researchers, its diet is one of the causes of this change.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It focuses psychic energy into its tail and rides it like it's surfing. Another name for this Pokémon is "hodad."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=When you rub its cheeks, a sweet fragrance comes wafting out. However, you'll also get a light shock!}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=It loves pancakes prepared with a secret Alolan recipe. Some wonder whether that recipe holds the key to this Pokémon's evolution.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=195|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=086|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=105|reg5=Hisui|num5=057}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=Its long tail serves as a ground to protect itself from its own high-voltage power.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=If its electric pouches run empty, it raises its tail to gather electricity from the atmosphere.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It turns aggressive if it has too much electricity in its body. It discharges power through its tail.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It can loose 100,000-volt bursts of electricity, instantly downing foes several times its size.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It can discharge bursts of electricity exceeding 100,000 volts—a single strike with that amount of power would incapacitate one of the {{p|Copperajah}} of [[Professor Laventon|my]] [[Galar|homeland]].}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Raichu}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's believed that the weather, climate, and food of the Alola region all play a part in causing Pikachu to evolve into this form of Raichu.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon rides on its tail while it uses its psychic powers to levitate. It attacks with star-shaped thunderbolts.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=75|reg2=Kitakami|num2=22|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=054|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=If the electric pouches in its cheeks become fully charged, both ears will stand straight up.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=When its electricity builds, its muscles are stimulated, and it becomes more aggressive than usual.}}
{{Dex/Form|Alolan Form}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It uses psychokinesis to control electricity. It hops aboard its own tail, using psychic power to lift the tail and move about while riding it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu X}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It resembles an X as it flies through the air with 50 million volts of electricity sparking from its ears and forked tail.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Raichu Y}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=It fires bolts of electricity from the tip of its tail and from the spiky tufts of fur growing out of its temples. This electricity forms the letter Y.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=080}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Its tail discharges electricity into the ground, protecting it from getting shocked.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy}}; border: #{{electric color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Female SM.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu-Alola SM.png|x200px]]
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| [[Gender|Male]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| [[Gender|Female]] Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: #{{electric color}}; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto;"
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV.png|x200px]]
| style="border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|5px}};" | [[File:Pokédex Image Raichu SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Raichu in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu in [[Saffron City]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Forest of Focus]], [[Soothing Wetlands]] ([[Wanderer]]) ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Challenge Beach/Dens|Challenge Beach]], [[Fields of Honor/Dens|Fields of Honor]], [[Forest of Focus/Dens|Forest of Focus]] ([[Max Raid Battle]]) ('''Kantonian Form''') [[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Alolan Raichu|Reward]] for finding at least 40 {{rf|Alolan}} {{p|Diglett}} ('''Alolan Form''') [[Max Lair]] ([[Dynamax Adventure]]) ('''All Forms''')}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Obsidian Fieldlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Crimson Mirelands]]:''' [[Golden Lowlands]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''') '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Space-time distortion]]s ('''Kantonian Form''') Unobtainable ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=West Province: [[West Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] ('''Kantonian Form''') North Province: [[Socarrat Trail]] ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Area Zero]] ('''Kantonian Form''') [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 4★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Raichu|4★}}, {{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Paldea)|Raichu|5★}}) ('''Kantonian Form''') {{g|HOME}} ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{g|HOME}}, [[Poké Portal News]] ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[In-game trade|Trade]] Kantonian Raichu at [[Quasartico Inc. (Magenta District)|Quasartico Inc.]] during [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Side Mission]] 108 ('''Alolan Form''') '''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]] ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Mega Dimension|area=[[Hyperspace Lumiose]] (4★ {{type|Electric}} [[wild zone]]s) ('''All Forms''')}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Trozei!|color={{yellow color}}|area=[[Secret Storage 8]], [[Mr. Who's Den]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger|link=Pokémon Ranger (video game)|area=[[Sekra Range]], [[Fiore Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|t2=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Ice Lake]], [[Almia Castle]], [[Volcano Cave]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Silent Forest]] (Normal Mode B & S)}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Cove Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Pikachu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Silent Tundra]] (Uncharted Road), [[Dreamy Island]] (Uncharted Road)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Conductor Room#Rumbling Magnetic Motors|Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Renegade Meadow#Stage 6|Renegade Meadow: Stage 6]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Gold Plateau#Tricky Factory|Gold Plateau: Tricky Factory]] (All Areas)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Super MD|color={{gold color}}|link=Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon|area=Complete Raichu's [[Connection Orb]] mission ([[Gender|Male]]), [[Sahra Town]] ([[Gender|Female]])}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Lugia Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]2020, [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''[[Kanto]]nian Form''') [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=New Snap|link=New Pokémon Snap|color={{orange color light}}|area=[[Blushing Beach]], [[Maricopia Reef]] Evening ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Greengrass Isle]] (from Master 4) [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Ultra 2) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Great 2) ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Silbern Museum|Silbern Museum: Stage 103]] ('''Kantonian Form''') Event: [[Pokémon Safari/2015-Feb. 2018#Second release|''Pokémon Safari'']] (Second release; Winking; '''Kantonian Form''') Event: ''[[High-Speed Challenge|Raichu Appears]]'' ('''Alolan Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[Evolution]]: {{sync/player|egg|Pikachu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') {{mas|Battle Point|BP Sync Pair Voucher}}: {{sync|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''') [[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 11: Alola's Rising Stars}}''): {{sync|Hau|Raichu}} ('''Alolan Form''') [[Trainer Lodge]] Friendship Level 10: {{sync|Volkner|Raichu}} ('''Kantonian Form''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Café ReMix|color={{café color}}|area=[[Monthly Goals]] (July 2023) '''({{rf|Alolan|Alolan Form}})''' Purchase: Alolan Raichu Pass (April 18 - May 10, 2025) '''(Alolan Form)''' [[Cooking Festival]]: Raichu's Gourmet Battle (August 16-30, 2024) '''(Pancake chef)''' '''(Alolan Form)'''}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''Alolan Form''') Purchase for 790 Aeos Gems ('''Alolan Form''')}}
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====[[Wild Area News]]====
======Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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======Alolan Raichu======
{{eventAvail/h|Gigantamax|type=Electric|type2=Psychic|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Wild Area News|No|hide|17, 30, 40, 50|August 6 to 9, 2020|link=Wild Area News/2020#August 6 to 9, 2020}}
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===[[Held item]]s===
{{OBP|Pokémon|species}} caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Electric}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Gold Leaf|100|rows=2}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Sitrus Berry|25|Spoiled Apricorn|15|Exp. Candy L|100|Seed of Mastery|40}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Raichu=====
======[[Generation I|Generations I]]-{{gen|V}}======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=100
|Special=90
}}

======[[Generation VI]] onward======
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=90
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=80
|Speed=110
}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=85
|Defense=50
|SpAtk=95
|SpDef=85
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu X=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=135
|Defense=95
|SpAtk=90
|SpDef=95
|Speed=110
}}

=====Mega Raichu Y=====
{{Stats
|type=Electric
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=55
|SpAtk=160
|SpDef=80
|Speed=130
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
====Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=100
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|lightningrod=maybe
}}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Electric
|type2=Psychic
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=50
|Poison=100
|Ground=200
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=100
|Electric=50
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
}}

===Learnset===
Raichu and Alolan Raichu are available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Play Nice|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Kiss|Fairy|Status|—|75|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|5|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tail Whip|Normal|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growl|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Thunder Shock|Electric|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}{{tt|*|Version 2.0.0 onwards}}|10|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Nuzzle|Electric|Physical|20|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Spark|Electric|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Charge|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|99|100|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By [[TM]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM002|Charm|Fairy|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM003|Fake Tears|Dark|Status|—|100|20|patch=Version 2.0.1 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM037|Draining Kiss|Fairy|Special|50|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM048|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM072|Electro Ball|Electric|Special|—|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM096|Eerie Impulse|Electric|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM098|Skill Swap|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM127|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM173|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM211|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM218|Expanding Force|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM227|Alluring Voice|Fairy|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM228|Psychic Noise|Psychic|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM020|Play Rough|Fairy|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM032|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM039|Discharge|Electric|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM066|Volt Switch|Electric|Special|70|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM086|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM101|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12|patch=Version 2.0.0 onwards}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM126|Magnet Bomb|Steel|Physical|95|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM141|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|3}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0179|Mareep}}{{MSP/H|0180|Flaaffy}}{{MSP/H|0181|Ampharos}}{{MSP/H|0311|Plusle}}{{MSP/H|0312|Minun}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0522|Blitzle}}{{MSP/H|0523|Zebstrika}}{{MSP/H|0702|Dedenne}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}|Charge|Electric|Status|—|—|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0728|Popplio}}{{MSP/H|0729|Brionne}}{{MSP/H|0730|Primarina}}{{MSP/H|0876|Indeedee}}{{MSP/H|0915|Lechonk}}{{MSP/H|0916|Oinkologne}}|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0677|Espurr}}{{MSP/H|0678|Meowstic}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}|Fake Out|Normal|Physical|40|100|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0206|Dunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0982|Dudunsparce}}{{MSP/H|0220|Swinub}}{{MSP/H|0221|Piloswine}}{{MSP/H|0473|Mamoswine}}{{MSP/H|0231|Phanpy}}{{MSP/H|0287|Slakoth}}{{MSP/H|0289|Slaking}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0775|Komala}}{{MSP/H|0974|Cetoddle}}{{MSP/H|0975|Cetitan}}|Flail|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0225|Delibird}}|Present|Normal|Physical|—|90|15|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0190|Aipom}}{{MSP/H|0424|Ambipom}}{{MSP/H|0572|Minccino}}{{MSP/H|0573|Cinccino}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Light Ball|SV}}{{tt|*|If either parent holds a Light Ball, Pichu will know Volt Tackle. Volt Tackle cannot be inherited as an Egg move.}}|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15||'''|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{tt|*|A wild Terastallized Vaporeon in Casseroya Lake and a wild Terastallized Leafeon in South Province (Area Four) know this move.}}|Wish|Normal|Status|—|—|10|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0025|Pikachu|e||||Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

====Special moves====
=====Raichu=====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[North Paldean Sea|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Electric|1}}

=====Alolan Raichu=====
An Alolan Raichu that knew the move {{m|Volt Tackle}} in [[Generation VII]] and transferred in via {{g|Bank}} and {{g|HOME}} can be retaught the move using the Pokémon HOME [[Pokémon HOME#Move Reminder|Move Reminder]] functionality. This is the only way for Alolan Raichu to know the move in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. An Alolan Raichu knowing the move is blocked from online trades and can not be used in [[Battle Stadium]].
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Pokémon_HOME#Move_Reminder|Pokémon HOME Move Reminder]]|Volt Tackle|Electric|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Raichu|Electric|Psychic|7}}

===[[Spin-off|Side game]] data===
====Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Electric|ndex=026|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Energetic Forest
|P1=I'll send foes flying with my {{m|Thunderbolt}}!
|P2=Urf... My [[HP|health]] is down to half.
|P3=I'm staggering...If I don't recharge somewhere, I'll drop...
|PL=[[Level]]ed up! Electric power is overflowing!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=D
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=3 (♂)
|conto={{p|Ralts}}, {{p|Axew}}
|recruitment=Escort to find Raichu's precious belonging
|protag=1
|P1=Why is it so fun? Zap!
|P2=This is really tough... Zap...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|coset=1 (♀)
|conto={{p|Venusaur|Venusaur (♀)}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Sahra Town]]
|protag=1
|P1=My electricity-storing pouches are making noises with static electricity!
|P2=Argh... I'm out of breath...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Electric
|fieldpower=3
|field=Recharge
|loop=3
|MinEXP=15
|MaxEXP=15
|num=024
|browser=Raichu discharges energy to greatly recharge the [[Capture Styler|Styler]]'s energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|num=003
|browser=It attacks by powerfully blasting thunderbolts from its body.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Electric
|group=Electric
|assist=Recharge
|field=Recharge
|fieldpower=4
|assistp=Electric
|fieldp=Electrify
|num=006
|pastnum=155
|browser=It restores the Styler Energy.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Electric
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026 f
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|Pad=Raichu often play in the [[Cavern Zone]] or the [[Haunted Zone]]. Their favorite Attractions are {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Bastiodon's Block Barrage}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing-Along}}.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|strong= 
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=When it comes to {{type|Electric}} moves, he has no equal. He saw the potential in {{OBP|Pikachu|PokéPark}} and made him his apprentice.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|HP=2
|atk=3
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Volt Tackle
|ability1=Static
|ability2=Instinct
|ability3=Lightningrod
|evo=[[Evolution|Evolves]] from {{p|Pikachu}} when its [[link]] is improved while its [[Warrior]] is equipped with a [[Thunder Stone|Thunderstone]]
|link=[[Akizane]], '''[[Hanbei]]''', and [[Sōrin]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Electric|pokemon=Raichu
|skill=Slow Time
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Automatic
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It makes the time slow down.
|intensity=Medium (0.70×)
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|power=2
|skill=Flinch Attack
|skilldesc=Briefly stops [[wild Pokémon]] from taking action.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026|num=017
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Paralyze
|skilldesc=Leaves the foe paralyzed.
|swapper=Lightning
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Graucus Hall|Main stage 481]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Electric|ndex=026Winking|num=017
|form=Winking
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break+
|skilldesc=Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=193
|defense=151
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Charm}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from January 23, 2020 onward}}
|special={{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Skull Bash}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0026
|pokemon=Pikachu
|sleeptype=Snoozing
|type=Electric
|dexentry=Apparently, it sometimes sleeps while discharging electricity, its long tail planted like a grounding rod. Take care not to get electrocuted if you approach it!
|sleepstyle1=Tail-Waving Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Seated Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Grounded-Tail Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=18
|specialty=Berries
|candyNum=
|evolution=
|berry=Grepa
|ingredient1=Fancy Apple
|ingredient2=Fancy Egg
|ingredient3=Warming Ginger
|carrylimit=21
|skillname=Charge Strength S
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400.
}}
|}
{{-}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color}}; padding:2px; font-size:80%"
|-
! colspan="5" style="{{roundy|20px}} background:#{{electric color light}};" | '''{{Colorlink|Event Pokémon (GO)|000|Costumes in Pokémon GO}}'''
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2016.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Anniversary.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026O.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Halloween2017.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Summer2018.png|100px]]
|-
| Holiday hat
| Party hat
| Original hat
| Halloween hat
| Summer-style
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Fall2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026November2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Feb2019.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Winter2018.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026W.png|100px]]
|-
| H.F. Custom cap
| Flower crown
| Detective hat
| Beanie
| World cap
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Costume2.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Spring2023.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background:#{{electric color light}};"| [[File:GO0026Holiday2023.png|100px]]
|-
| New Year's hat
| Cherry blossoms
| Holiday attire
|}

====Alolan Raichu====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Electric|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Psychic|ndex=026A|num=017
|form=Alola Form
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Risk-Taker
|skilldesc=Increases damage randomly.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[High-Speed Challenge#Week 10|High-Speed Challenge (Week 10)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|walk=1.58
|hp=51
|attack=78
|defense=52
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|candy=Pikachu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=201
|defense=154
|fast={{m|Volt Switch}}, {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Thunder Shock}}{{tt|*|From September 27, 2019 onward}}
|special={{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}, {{m|Wild Charge}}, {{m|Grass Knot}}{{tt|*|From July 9, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Trailblaze}}{{tt|*|From December 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From June 1, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Psyshock}}{{tt|*|From September 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu
|name=Raichu Alolan Form
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026A
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Drinks
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=80
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Clear Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and in a zigzag pattern.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=Yes
|customer=Alolan Raichu
}}
|-
{{Spindata/CaféReMix
|col=6
|type=Electric
|pkmn=Alolan Raichu Pancake chef
|name=Pancake chef
|rarity=gold
|icon=0026APancakeChef
|cookie=RaichuA
|specialty=Small plates
|hearts=-
|deliveryrate=
|puzzlescorelv1=120
|puzzlescorelv25=360
|linkslv1=35
|linkslv25=32
|skillgauge=90
|skillicon1=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below
|skilldescription1=Clears Pokémon icons and gimmicks below, then replaces surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|skillicon2=Café ReMix Skill Replace Below Combined
|skilldescription2=Clears more Pokémon icons and gimmicks below and those in a zigzag pattern, then replaces many surrounding Pokémon icons with icons of the most common Pokémon.
|spgimmicklv3=Popcorn
|spgimmicklv3desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv3desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 9 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv5=Olives
|spgimmicklv5desc1=Clear up to 2
|spgimmicklv5desc2=without creating any [[File:Café ReMix Olive oil.png|20px]] by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|spgimmicklv15=Turnip
|spgimmicklv15desc1=Clear up to 3
|spgimmicklv15desc2=by making a combo next to them. (Up to 5 by Lv. 25)
|hiddengimmick=
|outfitgrade1=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade2=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade3=Puzzle score +3%
|outfitgrade4=Puzzle score +3%
|grade4gimmick=Popcorn
|grade4score=1
|alternate=No
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Electric|ndex=026A|pdex=096
|dex=This Pokémon is a talented surfer, using its {{t|psychic}} power to ride the waves. It’s always practicing on [[Blushing Beach|the beach]], waiting for that perfect wave to roll in.}}
|}

===[[Form]] data===
====[[Mega Evolution]]====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0026Raichu-Mega X
|name1=Raichu
|type1-1=Electric
|forme1=Mega Raichu X
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite X
|item1=Raichunite X
|itemfile1=Bag Raichunite X ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0026Raichu
|name2=Raichu
|type1-2=Electric
|forme2=Raichu
|loc2=Default
|item2=Raichunite Y
|itemfile2=Bag Raichunite Y ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0026Raichu-Mega Y
|name3=Mega Raichu Y
|type1-3=Electric
|forme3=Mega Raichu Y
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Raichunite Y
}}

===[[Evolution]] data===
{{Evobox/2branch2
|type1=Electric
|no1=0172
|name1=Pichu
|type1-1=Electric
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{Bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0025
|name2=Pikachu
|type1-2=Electric
|evo2a={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} outside of {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3a=0026
|name3a=Raichu
|type1-3a=Electric
|evo2b={{Bag/s|Thunder Stone|SV}} + [[File:Alola Champion Ribbon VIII.png|40px|link=Alola]] {{color2|000|Thunder Stone}} in {{color2|000|Alola}}
|no3b=026
|name3b=Raichu
|art3b=0026Raichu-Alola
|type1-3b=Electric
|type2-3b=Psychic
|form3b=Alolan Form
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Electric}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/4/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/5/Gender|ndex=026}}
{{Spritebox/6/Gender|ndex=026|crop=112}}
{{Spritebox/7/2FormsGender/PE|ndex=026|form1=A|crop=113|PEcrop=244}}
{{Spritebox/8/2FormsGenderArceus|ndex=026|form1=A|LAcrop=149|crop=208}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/4FormsGender|ndex=0026|form1=A|form2=MX|form3=MY}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|026|Raichu}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Raichu anime.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Alolan Raichu surfing anime.png|thumb|250px|{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
[[File:Mega Raichu X and Y anime.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
Raichu debuted in ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', where [[Lt. Surge]] used one to easily defeat [[Ash's Pikachu]] during {{Ash}}'s [[Vermilion Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}. After unsuccessfully discussing the prospect of [[Evolution]] with Pikachu to match Raichu's power, Ash used a strategy relying on Pikachu's speed to defeat Raichu during a [[rematch]] the next day.

=====[[Goh's Raichu]]=====
In ''[[JN035|Gotta Catch a'' ''What?!]]'', a [[Gender|female]] Pikachu that was newly {{pkmn2|caught}} by [[Goh]] evolved into Raichu by using a [[Thunder Stone]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Raichu caused trouble for {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]], alongside a {{p|Marill}}, {{p|Snubbull}}, and {{p|Cubone}}.

In ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', {{OBP|Katrina|EP069}} decided to use her Raichu, nicknamed Raichie, in the [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] film "{{DL|Movies in the Pokémon world|Pokémon in Love}}".

In ''[[EP090|Stage Fight!]]'', [[Kay]]'s Raichu was a part a {{pkmn|Showboat|stage show}} that featured "{{pkmn2|talking}}" Pokémon, but it had stage fright and was very timid around others due to an incident where it startled Kay with its electricity when they first met. Raichu eventually gained back its confidence around Kay and helped defeat Team Rocket.

In ''[[EP139|Mild 'n Wooly]]'', [[Ellen]] commonly used a Raichu to round up a herd of {{p|Mareep}} with its {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

In ''[[DP024|Cooking Up a Sweet Story]]'', [[Abigail]]'s missing Pikachu was revealed to have evolved into a Raichu when it returned.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[DP074|Pika and Goliath!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sho]], who sought to have possession of one Pokémon each from the Pikachu evolutionary line. It battled [[Ash's Pikachu]] twice in that episode, with Raichu being victorious the first time and Pikachu triumphing during the rematch.

In ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'', the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] lent a Raichu to {{Ash}} for {{pkmn|training}}. It has a very skittish Raichu for its students.

In ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', [[Volkner]] has a Raichu that is his main battling Pokémon. Raichu briefly reappeared again alongside Volkner during the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.

A female Raichu debuted in ''[[XY065|Good Friends, Great Training!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Tierno}}. She reappeared in ''[[XY126|Valuable Experience for All!]]'', where Tierno used her in his battle against Ash along with {{TP|Tierno|Wartortle}}, battling Pikachu and {{AP|Goodra}}, but they were both eventually defeated. Raichu later battled [[Sawyer]], defeating {{p|Aegislash}} before being recalled after fighting {{p|Slurpuff}}. Raichu later battled {{TP|Sawyer|Sceptile}} but soon lost.

In ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]'', [[Nina]] used an {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu during the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]], where it tied second place with Pikachu. It has since made further appearances in {{aniseries|SM}}.

In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', [[Hau]] used an Alolan Raichu during the [[Battle Royal]] round of the [[Manalo Conference]]. It helped reached its {{pkmn|Trainer}} the Top 16 position. In ''[[SM130|Battling Besties!]]'', it battled [[Samson Oak]] and his Alolan {{p|Exeggutor}} and won.

In ''[[JN018|Destination: Coronation!]]'', [[Visquez]] used a Raichu to defeat a Trainer's {{p|Hypno}}. In Ash's match, Raichu went up against Ash's Pikachu, but Ash withdrew Pikachu and sent out {{AP|Gengar}} in his place where the Shadow Pokémon managed to defeat Raichu.

In [[JN035|''Gotta Catch a'' What?!]], multiple Pikachu evolved into Raichu using the Thunder Stones they had dug up.

In [[HZ138]], the mother and father of the [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]] used Raichu capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, respectively, during a battle against the real [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP009|School of Hard Knocks]]'', a Raichu appeared on a teapot.

In ''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'', a Trainer's Raichu received an extravagant makeover from "[[Team Rocket Trio|Salon Roquet]]" on [[Scissor Street]].

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Raichu was a guest at the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''.

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Raichu sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]'', a Raichu was working out at the [[Kumquat Gym]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Raichu participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Raichu was one of the {{t|Electric}} Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that [[Attila]] and [[Hun]] were using. Raichu tried to hit the robot controlled by Attila to save the other Pokémon from being kidnapped, but his attack ricocheted off.

In ''[[EP242|As Clear As Crystal]]'', a Raichu was affected by a crystal that gave a lake the ability to heal {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Brock's demonstration]] in ''[[AG011|A Bite to Remember]]'', where it evolved from a {{p|Pikachu}}.

A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Raichu appeared in ''[[AG091|Lessons in Lilycove]]''.

In ''[[AG122|Deceit and Assist]]'', a Coordinator's Raichu participated in the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]].

In ''[[DP149|Sticking With Who You Know!]]'', a Raichu fell in love with a {{p|Squirtle}} due to the effect of [[Professor Kodama]]'s machine.

Three Raichu appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''

A Raichu appeared in [[Evolution|Clemont's demonstration]] in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Smuggler!]]'', where it evolved from a Pikachu using a Thunder Stone.

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Raichu appeared in a fantasy, while another was found by {{an|Sophocles}} at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]], after which {{TP|Sophocles|Togedemaru}} began running circles around it.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[SM081|A Young Royal Flame Ignites!]]''.

In ''[[SM084|The Shape of Love to Come!]]'', an Alolan Raichu was approached by [[Rapp]], who found it cute.

In ''[[SM086|I Choose Paradise!]]'', a Trainer's Alolan Raichu was at the [[Pokémon Paradise Resort]].

In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Raichu watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN037|That New Old Gang of Mine!]]''.

A Trainer's Raichu appeared in ''[[JN070|Take My Thief! Please!]]''.

A Trainer's Alolan Raichu appeared in ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', and ''[[JN125|Whittle While You Work!]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

<gallery widths=200>
Visquez Raichu.png|A male Raichu in {{aniseries|JN}}
Goh Raichu.png|A female Raichu in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series''
</gallery>

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP014|Raichu|[[Ash Ketchum]]'s [[Pokédex]]|Raichu, a Mouse Pokémon of the {{t|Electric}} [[Type|element]]. Raichu is the evolved form of {{p|Pikachu}}. It can shock with more than 100,000 volts, enough to render a {{p|Dragonite}} unconscious.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kanto}}
{{Animedexheader|Pika}}
{{Animedexbody|PK01|Raichu|[[Pokédex#In animation|Dexter]]|Raichu, the evolved form of Pikachu. Pikachu and Raichu are both {{pkmn|category|Mouse Pokémon}} of the electric variety. Combined voltage approaching shockingly dangerous levels.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Pika}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY065|Raichu|{{an|Serena}}'s Pokédex|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon and the evolved form of Pikachu. Raichu's tail functions as a ground and releases electricity into the surface, which keeps it from shocking itself.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM013|Raichu|{{an|Rotom Pokédex}}|Raichu, [[Alolan form|Alola Form]]. The Mouse Pokémon. An Electric and {{t|Psychic}} type. Raichu manipulates electricity with its mind, and its psychic powers allow it to use its tail as transportation.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN018|Raichu|[[Goh]]'s [[Rotom Phone]]|Raichu, the Mouse Pokémon. An Electric type, and the evolved form of Pikachu. As Raichu's body fills with electricity, its demeanor becomes more aggressive.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu PO.png|thumb|250px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Lt. Surge's Raichu in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''.

====Other====
In ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', a Raichu was one of the Pokémon seen in [[Professor Oak]]'s introduction.

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]====
A Raichu briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Lt. Surge]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Lt Surge Raichu Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Raichu in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]=====
[[Lt. Surge]] has a Raichu, which was first seen in [[Silph Co.]] in ''[[PS029|Go for the Golbat]]''. However, it never participated in {{pkmn|battle}}s until fighting the [[Masked Man]] in his Mahogany Hideout, where it helped Surge break in and seemingly backed the mastermind into a corner, until his {{p|Houndour}} called upon dozens of {{pkmn2|wild}} Houndour to thwart Surge, instead. The former [[Team Rocket]] triad member barely escaped with his life after having many of his {{p|Electrode}} self-destruct.

====Minor appearances====
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

A Raichu appeared at the [[Battle Pike]] in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

The {{gdis|Battle Tower|III}} rented a Raichu, which was stolen by [[Guile Hideout]] in ''[[PS334|The Final Battle VII]]''. It reappeared in ''[[PS336|The Final Battle IX]]''.

[[Volkner]] has a Raichu, which he used it in his {{pkmn|battle}} against {{adv|Platinum}} in ''[[PS404|Encountering Elekid]]''.

A Raichu appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS139]]|When the electricity accumulated in Raichu's cheeks reach a maximum, its ears will become pointed.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
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===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Raichu appeared in ''[[PM023|Clefairy Evolves... At Last?!]]''.

{{PPM|Blue}} has a Raichu, which he used to battle {{PPM|Red}} in ''[[PM054|The Pokémon Banana League (Part 1)]]''.

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Raichu appeared in [[PMDP16]].

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
{{main|Sandy's Raichu}}
A Raichu appears in ''[[PPPB14|Raichu's Best Friend]]''. The ghost of a Trainer named {{MPJ|Sandy}} wishes to be reunited with her old friend Raichu.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{Zensho|Satoshi}} had a {{p|Pikachu}} that chose to evolve into a Raichu to help him defeat the [[Elite Four]] in [[PZ10]].

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ21]].

A Raichu appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
Lt. Surge's Raichu only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Journeys===
[[Visquez]]'s Raichu debuted in ''[[JNM09|Destination: Coronation!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

{{main|Lt. Surge's Raichu}}
[[Lt. Surge]]'s Raichu appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]''.

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

==In the TFG==
One Raichu figure has been released.

* {{TFG|Next Quest}}: {{TFG ID|Next Quest|Raichu|19}}

==Other appearances==
[[File:UNITE Alolan Raichu.png|thumb|200px|Alolan Raichu in Pokémon UNITE]]
[[File:SSB Alolan Raichu.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Alolan Raichu in [[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]]]
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
{{rf|Alolan}} {{sbw|Raichu}} appears as a Pokémon summoned from the {{i|Poké Ball}}, as well as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. As a Poké Ball Pokémon, it attacks by surfing with its tail across the stage and damaging passersby with electricity. The Spirit Battle is against {{OBP|Pikachu|Super Smash Bros.}} and occurs on the Battlefield form of {{sbw|Tortimer Island}}, which has an electrical floor. The aforementioned Poké Ball summon assists Pikachu in battle.

==={{g|UNITE}}===
{{main|Alolan Raichu (UNITE)}}
Alolan Raichu is playable after obtaining its [[Unite license]]. It is a ranged attacker that starts as Pikachu and evolves at level 5.
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==Trivia==

* Raichu and its pre-[[Evolution|evolved]] form both share their {{pkmn|category}} with {{p|Rattata}}, {{p|Raticate}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, {{p|Sandslash}}, {{p|Pawmi}}, and {{p|Pawmo}}. They are all known as the Mouse {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, though Rattata and Raticate were originally called the Rat Pokémon prior to [[Generation III]].
* In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, there is a {{tc|Scientist}} at the [[Cinnabar Lab|Pokémon Lab]] in [[Cinnabar Island]] who will [[trade]] a Raichu for an {{p|Electrode}}. If the player talks to him after the trade, he will mention that the Raichu evolved, which is not possible as it is already fully evolved. This mistake was due to the original translation of the script of the {{jpn|Pokémon Blue Version|Japanese Blue}} (in which Scientist traded a {{p|Graveler}} for a {{p|Kadabra}}) rather than that of {{game|Red and Green|s}}. This error was corrected in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, as the script was re-translated.
* Raichu's FireRed and {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Sun}} [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]] discuss Raichu's electricity being able to knock out an {{wp|Indian elephant}}. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, this is changed to {{p|Copperajah}}, which is based on the Indian elephant.
** This is also the only Pokédex entry in the game to mention a Pokémon not obtainable in [[Hisui]].
* Several Pokédex entries say Raichu can discharge up to {{m|Thunderbolt|100,000 volts}}. However, its {{g|Stadium}} entry instead says that it can discharge up to 10,000 volts. This is likely a translation error due to the way numbers are read in Japanese, where 100,000 is literally read as "ten ten-thousands".
* Although {{p|Pikachu}} is the [[first partner Pokémon]] of {{game|Yellow}}, it is not possible to directly make it evolve into Raichu in the game, so it must be traded from {{2v2|Red|Blue}}. Pikachu's refusal to evolve is a reference to [[Ash's Pikachu]] in {{aniseries|PTS}}.
* Raichu is the 26th Pokémon in both the [[National Pokédex]] and the [[List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number in Pokémon Sun and Moon|Alola Pokédex]] in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.
* Alolan Raichu is:
** the only Pokémon with its [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]].
** the only [[regional form]] of a Pokémon with an exclusive [[Z-Move]], {{m|Stoked Sparksurfer}}.
*** along with Pikachu, the only [[electric rodent]] with an exclusive Z-Move.
** the first dual-type electric rodent without any immunities.
** the only [[Alolan form]] of a Pokémon available in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} (outside of [[Poké Portal News]] [[mass outbreak]]s) that can only be obtained by [[transfer]]ring it from other games.
** the only Pokémon whose Alolan form is obtainable in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} without the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]].
* Raichu is:
** along with {{p|Slowbro}}, the only Pokémon to have both a [[Mega Evolution]] and a regional form, as well as the only electric rodent with either.
** the first Pokémon to be revealed to have two Mega Evolutions since {{g|X and Y}}.
** the first Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were revealed in promotional trailers for the Mega Dimension DLC of Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
** the last Pokémon whose Mega Evolutions were introduced before the aforementioned game's release, along with the Mega-Evolved forms of the fully evolved [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]].
* Raichu is the most common Pokémon found amongst [[rival]]s, being used by five of them.
* The Raichu family is the only evolutionary line to have access to Mega Evolution, exclusive Z-Moves, and [[Gigantamax]].
* Raichu is currently the only Pokémon in {{g|Champions}} capable of Mega Evolution whose Mega-Evolved forms are absent. However, they were shown in promotional material for the game before its release.

===Concept and development===
Raichu and {{rf|Alolan}} Raichu were designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref name=USUM>"What It Takes to Create a Pokémon." Interview with [[Ken Sugimori]] in ''[[Pokémon Ultra Sun & Pokémon Ultra Moon Edition: The Official National Pokédex]]'', p. 21</ref> The concept of Alolan Raichu came from [[Masafumi Nukita]], which also involved writing its [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]].<ref>https://archive.is/tS5lL</ref>

Raichu originally had an evolved form named [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] (Japanese: '''ゴロチュウ''' ''Gorochū''), which would have had two horns and fangs.<ref>[https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/fukayomi/20180501-OYT8T50139/3/ Page 3 of Yomiuri interview] with [[Ken Sugimori]], [[Kōji Nishino]], and [[Atsuko Nishida]] (Japanese)</ref><ref>''[https://www.siliconera.com/pikachu-originally-second-evolution-called-gorochu-large-fangs-two-horns/ Pikachu Originally Had A Second Evolution Called ‘Gorochu’ With Large Fangs And Two Horns]'' — SiliconEra</ref> [[Ken Sugimori]] stated that while there was nothing wrong with its appearance, it was nonetheless omitted from {{game|Red and Green|s}}, as the staff found that the game balance was better without it, and the limited game space meant that some Pokémon originally designed to evolve twice were changed to evolve only once.<ref name=Pokemon.com>[https://web.archive.org/web/20211108083831/https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/creator-profile-the-creators-of-pikachu/ Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu - Pokemon.com] (archived)</ref>

===Origin===
Raichu's legs and long tail resemble those of a {{wp|jerboa}} or {{wp|kangaroo rat}}.

{{rf|Alolan}} Raichu may be based on the concept of [[surfing Pikachu]] and the sport of {{wp|surfing}} itself, which originated in and is the state sport of {{wp|Hawaii}} (the inspiration for the [[Alola]] [[region]]), as well as the {{wp|wiktionary:hodad|hodad}} concept of being a fake surfer; ''hodad'' is referred to as another name for Alolan Raichu in its [[Pokédex]] entry in {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun}}. Its design and {{t|Psychic}} [[type]] may have been influenced by [[Puka]], a surfing {{p|Pikachu}} in {{aniseries|PTS}} which had psychic powers and blue eyes. In the {{g|Stadium series}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{XD}}, and {{pkmn|Battle Revolution}}, Raichu rides on its tail when using the move {{m|Surf}}. According to [[Ken Sugimori]], he asked [[Atsuko Nishida]] to design Alolan Raichu since she was the one who had worked on the original Raichu design. Nishida insisted that Raichu "has always been cuter than people might think", and designed Alolan Raichu to emphasize its cuteness; in particular, she designed it with the motif of {{wp|bread}}. The in-game lore of people believing that its [[Evolution]] is induced by eating pancakes was added afterward to play up the concept.<ref name=USUM/> The fact that Alolan Raichu was designed after bread may have also inspired the sweet fragrance it can release from its cheeks, as well as the look of its paws which resemble {{wp|whipped cream}} decorations, {{wp|cream puff}}s, or ''{{wp|baozi}}''.

Both Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y resemble their assigned letters, and also take elements from Pikachu's design, such as its colors and the shape of its body and tail. Mega Raichu X takes after regular Raichu, with its color scheme and tail shape being inspired by Pikachu<ref name=ZAsite/> while retaining the same body shape. Mega Raichu Y appears to be the inverse, with its body shape being inspired by Pikachu's<ref name=ZAsite/> while its colors and tail shape remain mostly the same. Mega Raichu X's {{Shiny}} coloration resembles that of regular Raichu, whereas Mega Raichu Y's is instead similar to Pikachu's. Old media has also portrayed Pikachu as having a circular spot on its belly, a feature that Raichu has in all of its [[form]]s. They could also be inspired by the scrapped [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs#Gorochu|Gorochu]] species, as it was described as having fangs and two horns; both versions of Mega Raichu have fangs, and Mega Raichu Y is mentioned to have horn-like fur. The latter's rabbit-like appearance suggests that it may be inspired by the [[wp:Jackalope|jackalope]].

====Name origin====
Raichu may be a combination of 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse).

==In other languages==
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|ja=ライチュウ ''Raichu''|jameaning= From 雷 ''rai'' (thunder) and チューチュー ''chūchū'' (onomatopoeia for the squeak of a mouse)
|fr=Raichu|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Raichu|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Raichu|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Raichu|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=라이츄 ''Raichu''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=雷丘 ''Léiqiū''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=雷丘 ''Lèuihyāu''{{tt|*|Games}} 雷超 ''Lèuihchīu''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From the transcription of Japanese name while incorporating 雷 ''léi'' (thunder) and 超 ''chīu'' (super)
|pt_br=Raichu|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|he=ראיצ'ו ''Ra'eechu''|hemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|hi={{tt|राइचू|Rāicū}} ''Raichu''|himeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|lt=Raičiu|ltmeaning=From the English name
|ru=Райчу ''Raychu''|rumeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|th=ไรชู ''Raichu''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==See also==
* [[Lt. Surge's Raichu]]
* [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|Red's Raichu]]
* [[Goh's Raichu]]
* [[Sandy's Raichu]]
* [[Alolan Raichu (UNITE)]]
* [[Regional form]]
* [[Electric rodents]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==References==
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==External links==
*{{wp|Raichu|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Quaquaval (Pokémon)

2026-05-29T11:50:28Z

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'''Quaquaval''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウェーニバル''' ''Wanival'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Fighting}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IX]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Quaxwell}} starting at [[level]] 36. It is the final form of {{p|Quaxly}}.

==Biology==
[[File:914Quaquaval Dream 2.png|thumb|left|240px|Quaquaval's water feathers]]
Quaquaval is a humanoid avian Pokémon resembling a waterfowl. Its plumage is mostly dark blue, except for the light blue on its shoulders and tail, along with the white on its head, neck, chest, and individual tail feathers. Its face has blue eyes and a pointed yellow beak. Atop its head is a large, flowing, slick, dark blue crest, with long light blue and orange-red feathers at the front, separating the crest from the head. Its forearms have three sets of feathers, each tipped with light blue; and it has what resembles hands with three "fingers" each. Additional light blue accents decorate its waist and legs. Its yellow feet have bulbous segments with three toes each; the front-most segments are orange in color. It has a defined rump and an elaborate-looking tail, with a circular base and three teardrop-shaped feathers decorating it at the top, along with two chains consisting of three feathers flanking it on either side.

In battle, Quaquaval is accompanied with a series of teardrop-shaped decorative water feathers, which are ejected from the organs on its tail feathers and fanned out behind its back. When attacking, these water feathers move forward and spin around Quaquaval's body, making a buzzsaw-like arrangement that it uses to slice into its enemies. Quaquaval's legs are well-trained and have incredible strength, being able to launch a truck away with a single kick. It uses its legs to perform dance moves, some of which appear to be based on dances from faraway lands.<ref name=SVsite/> Quaquaval is viewed by {{p|Tsareena}} as its rival. Quaquaval's dances can mesmerize all those who see it. Even while Quaquaval is asleep, it has been seen swaying its whole body at every opportunity. On occasion, a sleeping Quaquaval has been seen striking elegant poses. In [[HZ138]], Quaquaval is shown to be able to comically spray small fountains of water from its wing arms as a celebratory dance move.

Quaquaval has a cheerful and energetic disposition, dancing away no matter what situation it faces. However, it can also express a more serious demeanor, especially when it comes to consistently polishing its skills. It can become very focused during critical situations.<ref name=SVsite>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/quaquaval/ Quaquaval — Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Official Website]</ref>

Quaquaval is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Aqua Step}}.

===Evolution===
Quaquaval evolves from {{p|Quaxwell}} and is the final form of {{p|Quaxly}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Fighting}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=9|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=A single kick from a Quaquaval can send a truck rolling. This Pokémon uses its powerful legs to perform striking dances from far-off lands.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Dancing in ways that evoke far-away places, this Pokémon mesmerizes all that see it. Flourishes of its decorative water feathers slice into its foes.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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| Quaquaval in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Water|type2=Fighting}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
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{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Z-A|area=Unobtainable}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Water|type2=Fighting}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Cyan Beach]] (from Master 4) [[Lapis Lakeside]] (from Master 1) [[Old Gold Power Plant]] (from Ultra 5) [[Greengrass Isle]]Expert (from Ultra 1)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Clavell|Quaquaval}}}}
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====In events====
=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Quaquaval the Unrivaled|Water|hide|100|March 14 to 20, 2025|link=Poké Portal News/2025#March 14 to 20, 2025}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|type2=Fighting
|HP=85
|Attack=120
|Defense=80
|SpAtk=85
|SpDef=75
|Speed=85
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=water
|type2=fighting
|Normal=100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=50
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=200
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
}}

===Learnset===
Quaquaval is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Quaquaval|Water|Fighting|9}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Double Hit|Normal|Physical|35|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Pound|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Growl|Normal|Status|—|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Aqua Step|Water|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|7|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|13|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|17|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|21|Aqua Cutter|Water|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|27|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Focus Energy|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|38|Mega Kick|Normal|Physical|120|75|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|43|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|47|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|58|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|64|Wave Crash|Water|Physical|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Quaquaval|Water|Fighting|9}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Quaquaval|Water|Fighting|9}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM019|Disarming Voice|Fairy|Special|40|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM040|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|60|95|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM124|Ice Spinner|Ice|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM145|Water Pledge|Water|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM154|Hydro Cannon|Water|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM196|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM208|Whirlpool|Water|Special|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM212|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|20|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Quaquaval|Water|Fighting|9}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Quaquaval|Water|Fighting|9}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/H|0973|Flamigo}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0956|Espathra}}|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0007|Squirtle}}{{MSP/H|0008|Wartortle}}{{MSP/H|0009|Blastoise}}|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0149|Dragonite}}{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0278|Wingull}}{{MSP/H|0279|Pelipper}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0661|Fletchling}}{{MSP/H|0662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/H|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}{{MSP/H|0714|Noibat}}{{MSP/H|0715|Noivern}}{{MSP/H|0731|Pikipek}}{{MSP/H|0732|Trumbeak}}{{MSP/H|0733|Toucannon}}{{MSP/H|0741|Oricorio}}{{MSP/H|0931|Squawkabilly}}{{MSP/H|0940|Wattrel}}{{MSP/H|0941|Kilowattrel}}{{MSP/H|0973|Flamigo}}|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Quaquaval|Water|Fighting|9}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Quaquaval|Water|Fighting|9}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Quaquaval|Water|Fighting|9}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Fighting}}
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=0914
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=198
|attack=236
|defense=159
|fast={{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Wing Attack}}
|special={{m|Aqua Jet}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Liquidation}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Aqua Step}}{{tt|*|From July 20, 2025 onward}}, {{m|Hydro Cannon}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Quaxly Community Day}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0914
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
|dexentry=Dancing in ways that evoke far-away places, Quaquaval mesmerizes all that see it. Even while asleep, it sways its whole body at every opportunity and is sometimes even seen striking elegant poses.
|sleepstyle1=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Signature-Pose Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Dream-Dance Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Ingredients
|candyNum=
|pokemon=Quaxly
|evolution=
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Greengrass Soybeans
|ingredient2=Large Leek
|ingredient3=Pure Oil
|carrylimit=19
|skillname=Charge Strength M
|skilldesc=Increases Snorlax's Strength by 880.
}}
|}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
|type1=Water
|type2=Fighting
|no1=0912
|name1=Quaxly
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 16}}
|no2=0913
|name2=Quaxwell
|type1-2=Water
|evo2={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 36}}
|no3=0914
|name3=Quaquaval
|type1-3=Water
|type2-3=Fighting
}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=water|type2=fighting}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0914}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|914|Quaquaval}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Dot Quaquaval.png|thumb|250px|Quaquaval in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Dot Quaquaval Terastal.png|thumb|left|250px|{{Tera}}stallized Quaquaval in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Dot's Quaquaval]]=====
Quaquaval debuted in [[HZ128]], after [[Dot]]'s {{p|Quaxwell}} [[Evolution|evolved]] during a battle against {{an|Iono}}'s {{p|Bellibolt}}. In the same episode, he {{Tera}}stallized into a {{type|Water}} for the first time as a Quaquaval.

====Minor appearances====
{{-}}

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
[[File:Quaquaval Skeledirge Paldean Winds.png|thumb|250px|Quaquaval in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
A Quaquaval appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', under the ownership of a {{pkmn|Trainer}}.

===POKETOON===
A Quaquaval appeared in [[PT16]], under the ownership of {{OBP|Yūto|POKÉTOON}}.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Quaquaval (TCG)}}
==Trivia==

===Origin===
Quaquaval may be primarily based on a {{wp|peacock}}, as its coloration and water feathers around its tail, which are visually and functionally based on the {{wp|covert feather|train}} of said bird, suggest; as well as on the Iberian {{wp|red-knobbed coot}}, with whom it shares the lobed feet and the red head ornamentation. The {{wp|Crested (duck breed)|crested duck}} or {{wp|Roman goose}} could also take part of its inspiration. The association between ducks or geese and peacocks could date to ancient Rome, where both the crested goose and the peacock were sacred animals of the goddess {{wp|Juno (mythology)|Juno}}. Quaquaval could also be inspired by the {{wp|Basque mythology|Basque}} {{wp|Lamia (Basque mythology)|Lamia}}, a duck-footed woman-like cryptid known for living around rivers, where they would often comb their hair.

Quaquaval may also take inspiration from carnivalesque performers, such as those from the {{wp|Carnival of Santa Cruz de Tenerife}} in the {{wp|Canary Islands}}, which are known for their distance from the Iberian Peninsula despite still being part of {{wp|Spain}}; thing referenced in Quaquaval's Pokédex entries with the mentions to far-away lands. Considering its dancelike movements and exuberant plumage, Quaquaval resembles the {{wp|pt:Escola de samba#A corte da bateria|rainha de bateria}} dancer allegory from the {{wp|Rio Carnival}}, in {{wp|Brazil}}, with its Water typing being a possible reference to Rio meaning River in Spanish and Portuguese. The carnival dance it performs could be inspired by {{wp|Samba (Brazilian dance)|samba}}, an Afro-Brazilian dance often associated with the national identity of Brazil. Its Fighting type and [[signature move]], {{m|Aqua Step}}, may be based on {{wp|capoeira}}, a martial art that combines elements of dance which also originated in Brazil.

====Name origin====
Quaquaval may be a combination of ''quá-quá'' (Spanish and Portuguese onomatopoeia for duck sounds), ''aqua'', and ''carnaval'' (Spanish and Portuguese for carnival). The name also appears to draw from the adjective ''quaquaversal'', referring to a pattern that radiates in all directions from a common center; such is the case for the water feathers that fan out from Quaquaval's tail during battle.

Wanival may be a combination of ''wave'' and ''carnival''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Water|type2=Fighting
|ja=ウェーニバル ''Wanival''|jameaning=From ''wave'' and ''carnival''
|fr=Palmaval|frmeaning=From ''palmipède'' (web-footed bird) and ''carnaval'' (carnival)
|es=Quaquaval|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Bailonda|demeaning=From ''baile'' (Spanish and Portuguese for dance) and ''onda'' (Spanish and Portuguese for wave)
|it=Quaquaval|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=웨이니발 ''Weinibal''|komeaning=From ''wave'' and ''carnival''
|zh_cmn=狂歡浪舞鴨 / 狂欢浪舞鸭 ''Kuánghuānlàngwǔyā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From 狂歡 / 狂欢 ''kuánghuān'' (merriment), 浪 ''làng'' (wave), 舞 ''wǔ'' (dance), and 鴨 / 鸭 ''yā'' (duck)
|zh_yue=狂歡浪舞鴨 ''Kòhngfūnlohngmóuh'aap''|zh_yuemeaning=From 狂歡 ''kòhngfūn'' (merriment), 浪 ''lohng'' (wave), 舞 ''móuh'' (dance), and 鴨 ''aap'' (duck)
|pt_br=Quaquaval|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=वेवार्निवल ''Wavarnival''|himeaning=From ''wave'' and ''carnival''
|th=เวนิวัล ''Weniwan''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Dot's Quaquaval]]

==References==
<references/>

==External links==
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Water|type2=Fighting}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Water|prevnum=0913|prev=Quaxwell|nextnum=0915|next=Lechonk}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[de:Bailonda]]
[[es:Quaquaval]]
[[fr:Palmaval]]
[[it:Quaquaval]]
[[ja:ウェーニバル]]
[[zh:狂欢浪舞鸭]]

HZ138

2026-05-29T11:08:03Z

Will of DC: /* Major events */

{{undubbed}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=HZ137 |

nextcode=HZ139 |

series=Pokémon Horizons: The Series |
colorscheme=Wonder Voyage}}
{{EpisodeInfobox|
epcode=HZ138 |
altepcode=EP1370 |
colorscheme=Wonder Voyage |
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title_ja=偽ライジングボルテッカーズ登場！？ |
title_ja_trans=Enter the Fake Rising Volteccers!? |
broadcast_jp=May 29, 2026 |
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en_op= |
ja_op=[[Connecting the World|セカイツナガレ]] |
ja_ed=[[CUTIE SPHERE|キュートなキューたい]] |
olmteam=Team Kumemura |
scenarion=1 |
scenario=松澤くれは |
storyboardn=1 |
storyboard=尼野浩正 |
directorn=1 |
director=高藤聡 |
artn=2 |
art=新岡浩美 |
art2=升谷有希 |
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footnotes=* {{BMGf|310457|Preview thread on BMGf}} ''Closed''
* {{BMGf|310687|Original review thread on BMGf}}

}}
(Japanese: '''偽ライジングボルテッカーズ登場！？''' ''Enter the Fake {{tt|Rising Volteccers|Rising Volt Tacklers}}!?'') is the 138th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,370th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 29, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* A {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Ditto}} stows away on the [[Brave Olivine]].
* Liko, Roy, Dot and Ult have a battle against a family mimicking the Rising Volt Tacklers and win.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====

* {{me|Raichu}} [[Mega Evolution|X]]
* {{me|Raichu}} [[Mega Evolution|Y]]

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Fake Rising Volt Tacklers]]
** Mother
** Father
** Son
** Daughter
* Townspeople

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})



* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})



* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})

* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s)




































* {{p|Raichu}} (Mother's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Raichu X]])
* {{p|Raichu}} (Father's; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Raichu Y]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} (Son's)
* {{p|Pichu}} (Daughter's)







* {{p|Nosepass}} ([[Rising Volt Tacklers]]')



* {{p|Ditto}}

==Trivia==

* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Roy]] with his {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]], and the second features [[Ult]] and his {{p|Sableye}}.
* {{p|Lycanroc}} and [[Ult]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ139|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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{{stub|Anime|Episode}}

{{EpicodePrevNext|
prevcode=HZ137 |

nextcode=HZ139 |

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[[Category:Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes|138]]
[[Category:Episodes written by Kureha Matsuzawa]]
[[Category:Episodes storyboarded by Hiromasa Amano]]

[[Category:Episodes by one-time directors]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Hiromi Niioka]]
[[Category:Episodes animated by Yuki Masutani]]


[[de:Nise Rising Volt Tacklers Tōjō!?]]
[[es:EP1374]]
[[fr:LH138]]
[[it:OP138]]
[[ja:2023年版第138話]]
[[zh:宝可梦地平线第138集]]

Strong Sphere

2026-05-01T15:34:10Z

Will of DC: /* Regular Trainers */

{{samename|episode of ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' titled ''The Strong Sphere''|HZ095}}
[[File:Exceed Strong Sphere.png|250px|thumb|A Strong Sphere]]
The '''Strong Sphere''' (Japanese: '''ストロングスフィア''' ''Strong Sphere'') is a [[Laquium]]-based power-up device featured in {{aniseries|HZ}}. It was envisioned by [[Spinel]], mass produced by [[Exceed]] once he became the company's director, and released to the public in [[HZ130]]. It uses Laquium mist to increase the power of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, at the cost of causing them pain and feral behavior, along with damaging the bonds of {{pkmn|Trainer}} and Pokémon.

Two other iterations of the Strong Sphere are known: the prototypical '''Laquium Sphere''' (Japanese: '''ラクリウムスフィア''' ''{{tt|Laqurium|Laquium}} Sphere'') seen in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'' and the upgraded '''Super Strong Sphere''' (Japanese: '''スーパースドロングスフィア''' ''Super Strong Sphere'') seen in ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]''.

==History==
[[File:Laquium Sphere.png|thumb|250px|left|[[Spinel]]'s Laquium Sphere]]
In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', [[Spinel]] experimented with [[Laquium]], using its mist on his {{p|Umbreon}} and pitting it against [[Liko]] and [[Amethio]]. While Umbreon managed to defeat Amethio's {{Tera}}stallized {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in a single hit, [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] was able to purify it from Laquium's effects. As revealed in ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', this was actually the very first beta version of the Laquium Sphere, which was currently being worked on by Spinel.

Laquium Spheres properly appeared for the first time in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''. After it was thought that [[Laqua]] was purified from Laquium, Spinel revealed the prototypes and used them on the [[Six Heroes]], causing them (except for [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) to go berserk and wreak havoc across Laqua.

A year later, in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] learned that Exceed was gathering {{pkmn|Trainer}}s to test a new product, so they decided to infiltrate the company's [[Exceed Testing Center|Testing Center]] to investigate it it had any connections to Laquium, since they had just dealt with a {{p|Vileplume}} affected by Laquium nearby in the [[HZ094|previous episode]]. Inside, they witnessed as Strong Spheres were unveiled to the public, and Liko quickly noticed their resemblance to the Laquium Spheres used by Spinel in Laqua. The reveal was followed up by a demonstration of the device's capabilities, with [[Dash]] using it on her {{p|Swanna}}, allowing it to overpower foes even at a massive disadvantage, but causing it to become extremely weakened afterwards. Liko and Roy were then spotted amongst the crowd by [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] and challenged to an exhibition match, but the battle ended quickly after the [[Explorers]] used Strong Spheres of their own on their Pokémon.

Some Trainers were selected by Exceed as product testers for the Strong Sphere, giving them access to the device ahead of the general public, as revealed in ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]''. One of these testers, a young streamer named [[Stunner Fisk]], began using it on his {{p|Stunfisk}} in order to pull pranks and get {{an|Iono}}'s attention, but he later regretted using the Strong Sphere after noticing the discomfort he was putting his Stunfisk through.
[[File:Super Strong Sphere.png|thumb|250px|A Super Strong Sphere]]
In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', it was revealed that [[Karna]]'s {{TP|Karna|Poké Ball factory}} was commissioned to manufacture the exterior components of the Strong Spheres, but, after learning about the truth behind the devices, she immediately withdrew from the job, refusing to give them the completed product. Two Explorers members, [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]], acting as enforcers for Exceed, intervened and engaged with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] in a battle, each using a Strong Sphere on their {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}}. In the [[HZ100|following episode]], after Indi and Rubina were forced to retreat, Karna took the responsibility of disposing of the shells she had created, but even then suggested that this wouldn't affect the Strong Sphere's worldwide launch, since Exceed must also have placed orders at various other factories.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', a more advanced version of the Strong Sphere, the Super Strong Sphere, was revealed and experimented by the Explorers on the captured Six Heroes. After repeated usage, the Six Heroes went berserk and defeated all of their opponents, including the Rising Volt Tacklers, Amethio, and the [[White Zygarde]]. After the devices had been drained and the heroes exhausted following the repeated exposure, the Explorers used special drones to put them back inside their trucks and fled the scene.

When the Rising Volt Tacklers returned to rescue the Six Heroes in [[HZ125]], the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres on said heroes, challenging the team to five one-on-one battles. Thanks to the team's strategies and what they had learned at the [[Blueberry Academy]], they defeated and purified [[Lucius]]'s Pokémon. Frustrated, Spinel demanded for the Super Strong Spheres to be used again, causing the Six Heroes' bond to be destroyed and them attack each other indiscriminately. However, thanks to the White Zygarde and Pagogo displaying the Six Heroes' memories, their bonds were restored. This allowed the Six Heroes to fight back long enough for Pagogo to purify the Laquium from them, transforming into its Stellar Form and Terastallizing the heroes, which allowed them to be freed. Regardless, Spinel moved ahead with the public release of the Strong Spheres.

In [[HZ126]], despite freeing the Six Heroes, the Rising Volt Tacklers realized they had a long way to go, returning to [[Naranja Academy]] for support. Although Liko and the others reported their findings to [[Geeta]], [[Clavell]], and {{an|Nemona}}, banning the Strong Spheres wasn't going to be easy, because despite the team knowing the truth, the public still distrusted the Rising Volt Tacklers, and any information presented by them would be distrusted as well. However, the academy heads were capable of banning the Strong Spheres at the academy. Although Dash initially opposed to this, feeling insecure about herself due to having failed her [[Tera Training]], after using a Strong Sphere on her Swanna again and witnessing the harmful effects of it first-hand, she too decided to stop using them in battles. Afterwards, Nemona and Penny formally joined the Rising Volt Tacklers in opposing the Strong Spheres. In the [[HZ127|next episode]], [[Ann]] joins Liko and their friends in opposing the Strong Spheres.

In [[HZ130]], the Strong Spheres are released to the public and many Trainers have purchased them to use in battle, much to the Rising Volt Tacklers' shock. Dot watches a battle in [[Levincia]], noticing how the bond between Pokémon and Trainers is breaking.

In [[HZ136]], after the truth behind Laquium was revealed to the public, Exceed initiated a product recall for the Strong Spheres.

==Effects and characteristics==
[[File:Strong Sphere Effect.png|thumb|250px|The Strong Sphere's effect on [[Dash]]'s {{p|Swanna}}]]
All iterations of the Strong Sphere work the same way, but at different potencies. Overall, they function similarly to a [[Tera Orb]], but are accompanied by heavy adverse effects. When thrown towards a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, they will open up and release a [[Laquium]] mist that causes the Pokemon to enter a feral state and powers it in every way, such as attack power, resilience, speed, reflexes, and even stamina, at the cost of progressively weakening it and making it more susceptible to damage and even self-inflicted injuries, which eventually leads to complete exhaustion. A {{pkmn|Trainer}} using a Strong Sphere does not need to actually command their Pokémon in battle, as it will battle purely on instinct, as if it was a [[wild Pokémon]]; if the Strong Sphere's effects on a Pokémon are prolonged, the Pokémon may even completely stop listening to its Trainer's orders. In this feral state, they may even attack their own allies. As revealed in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Strong Spheres can run out of Laquium, but can be sent back to a Exceed branch for recharging.

Due to its adverse effects, the Strong Sphere effectively place the Pokémon on a timer, as the longer the battle goes on, the more exhausted the user becomes, and they become increasingly less mobile, as seen with [[Coral]]'s {{p|Glalie}} in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'' and [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}} in ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]''. Long-term exposure effects vary between Pokémon: for instance, Coral's Glalie started to freeze itself, while [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} begun to crack and fall apart.

Super Strong Spheres are at a different level than Laquium Spheres or regular Strong Spheres. They are said to draw out the maximum capabilities Laquium has to offer, drastically increasing the Pokémon's power. Unlike the other iterations, Super Strong Spheres cause sharp, crystalline spikes to emerge from the affected Pokémon's body. Despite the upgrades, the affected Pokémon still suffers from the same adverse effects, such as complete exhaustion.

In [[HZ130]], it's revealed that a Pokemon can Mega Evolve while under the effects of a Strong Sphere such as Chalce's Medicham. The joint effects however are not highly compatible in their natures, as Mega Evolution requires a bond between Trainer and Pokémon to remain stable, in contrast to the bond-harming effect of Strong Spheres. This is reflected in how Chalce switched to actually giving Medicham specific commands in battle after it Mega Evolved, using less of the Strong Sphere's capabilities during the effect of both.

The effects of the spheres can be fought off, if the affected Pokémon remembers the bonds they have with their Trainers or other wild Pokémon, like how Pagogo and the [[White Zygarde]] did for the [[Six Heroes]]. The spheres also seem to be unable to affect Terastalized Pokémon, as Pagogo was able to completely free the Six Heroes from its effects by Terastalizing them.

<gallery perrow="4" widths="250">
Active Laquium Sphere.png|Laquium Sphere expelling [[Laquium]] gas
Laquium Six Heroes.png|The [[Six Heroes]] (minus [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) under the affects of Laquium Sphere
Active Strong Sphere.png|Strong Sphere expelling Laquium gas
Strong Sphere Effect 2.png|[[Dash]]'s {{P|Swanna}}'s {{m|Water Gun}} enhanced by Strong Sphere
Strong Sphere Effect 3.png|[[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}}'s self-inflicted damage caused by Strong Sphere
Strong Sphere Effect 4.png|Laquium mist being emitted from the footprints of a Pokémon under its effects
Active Super Strong Spheres.png|Super Strong Spheres expelling Laquium gas
Super Strong Sphere Six Heroes.png|The Six Heroes (minus Rayquaza) under the effects of Super Strong Spheres
</gallery>

==Known users==
This list is of the characters who have used any iterations of the Strong Sphere in {{aniseries|HZ}}:

===Regular Trainers===
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! style="background:#D6B6F1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|000|Status}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''
| [[File:Dash.png|175px|Dash]] [[Dash]]
| [[File:Dash Swanna.png|175px|Dash's Swanna]] {{p|Swanna}}
| Former
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]''
| [[File:Stunner Fisk.png|175px|Stunner Fisk]] [[Stunner Fisk]]
| [[File:Stunner Fisk Stunfisk.png|175px|Stunner Fisk's Stunfisk]] {{p|Stunfisk}}
| Former
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]''
| [[File:Pepper.png|175px|Pepper]] {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}
| [[File:Pepper Scovillain.png|175px|Pepper's Scovillain]] {{p|Scovillain}}
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Former
|}

* In [[HZ126]], it was shown that {{an|Iono}} had received a Strong Sphere for a sponsorship with [[Exceed]]. However, it is unknown if she intends to follow through with it, given her trustworthy relationship with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

===Explorers===
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! style="background:#D6B6F1; | {{color|000|Trainer}}
! style="background:#D6B6F1; | {{color|000|Pokémon}}
! style="background:#D6B6F1; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|000|Status}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]''
| [[File:Spinel.png|175px|Spinel]] [[Spinel]]
| [[File:Laquium Six Heroes.png|175px|The Six Heroes (minus Rayquaza)]] [[Six Heroes]] (minus [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]])
| Temporary (Experiment)
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=2 | ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''
| [[File:Coral timeskip.png|175px|Coral]] [[Coral]]
| [[File:Coral Glalie.png|175px|Coral's Glalie]] {{p|Glalie}}
| rowspan=2 | Unknown
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Sidian timeskip.png|175px|Sidian]] [[Sidian]]
| [[File:Sidian Garganacl.png|175px|Sidian's Garganacl]] {{p|Garganacl}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=2; | ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''
| [[File:Indi.png|175px|Indi]] [[Indi]]
| [[File:Indi Tauros.png|175px|Indi's Tauros]] {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} ({{form|Tauros|Aqua Breed}}) [[File:Indi Darmanitan.png|175px|Indi's Darmanitan]] {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Darmanitan}} [[File:Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png|175px|Indi's Drapion]] {{p|Drapion}} [[File:Indi Rubina Salamence.png|175px|Indi's Salamence]] {{p|Salamence}} [[File:Indi Cofagrigus.png|175px|Indi's Cofagrigus]] {{p|Cofagrigus}}
| rowspan=2 | Current
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Rubina.png|175px|Rubina]] [[Rubina]]
| [[File:Rubina Tauros.png|175px|Rubina's Tauros]] {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} ({{form|Tauros|Blaze Breed}}) [[File:Rubina Darmanitan.png|175px|Rubina's Darmanitan]] {{p|Darmanitan}} [[File:Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png|175px|Rubina's Scolipede]] {{p|Scolipede}} [[File:Indi Rubina Salamence.png|175px|Rubina's Salamence]] {{p|Salamence}} [[File:Rubina Runerigus.png|175px|Rubina's Runerigus]] {{p|Runerigus}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]''
| [[File:Indi Rubina HZ110.png|175px|Indi, Rubina, and company]] [[Indi]], [[Rubina]], and company
| [[File:Super Strong Sphere Six Heroes.png|175px|The Six Heroes (minus Rayquaza)]] [[Six Heroes]] (minus [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]])
| Temporary (Experiment)
|- style="background:#fff"
| ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]''
| [[File:Chalce 2.png|175px|Chalce]] [[Chalce]]
| [[File:Chalce Medicham.png|175px|Chalce's Medicham]] {{p|Medicham}}
| Current
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan=5 style="{{roundybl|5px}}" | [[HZ125]]
| [[File:Coral timeskip.png|175px|Coral]] [[Coral]]
| [[File:Coral Moltres.png|175px|Lucius's Moltres]] {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}
| rowspan=5 style="{{roundybr|5px}}" | Temporary (escaped)
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Sidian timeskip.png|175px|Sidian]] [[Sidian]]
| [[File:Sidian Kleavor.png|175px|Lucius's Kleavor]] {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Chalce 2.png|175px|Chalce]] [[Chalce]]
| [[File:Chalce Arboliva.png|175px|Lucius's Arboliva]] {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Indi.png|175px|Indi]] [[Indi]]
| [[File:Indi Lapras.png|175px|Lucius's Lapras]] {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Rubina.png|175px|Rubina]] [[Rubina]]
| [[File:Rubina Gouging Fire.png|175px|Lucius's Gouging Fire]] {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}
|}

==In other languages==
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''Laquium Sphere''
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''Super Strong Sphere''
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==Related articles==
* [[Tera Orb]]

{{Explorers}}
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[[Category:Animated series objects]]

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Mega Ring

2026-05-01T12:18:28Z

Will of DC: /* Pokémon Horizons: The Series */

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|art2=Serena Mega Ring|size2=150px
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A '''Mega Ring''' (Japanese: '''メガリング''' ''Mega Ring'') is a [[Key Item]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It is a [[Key Stone]] accessory that enables [[Mega Evolution]].

Its counterpart in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} is the [[Mega Bracelet]].

==In the core series games==
===History===
====Pokémon X and Y====
At the [[Tower of Mastery]], [[Gurkinn]] offers a single Mega Ring to the {{player}} and their friends, but due to only having a single Mega Ring to give away, requests that they decide among themselves who should receive it. Of the group, only the player and {{ga|Serena}}/{{ga|Calem}} are interested in receiving it, so the two battle to decide who should receive it. Upon defeating Serena/Calem, the player must obtain the {{badge|Rumble}} at the [[Shalour Gym]] and then go to the top of the [[Tower of Mastery]] to receive the ring from [[Korrina]].

After the player has defeated their rival in [[Kiloude City]] once, [[Professor Sycamore]] will upgrade the player's Mega Ring at the [[Anistar City|Anistar Sundial]] by having the player touch the sundial. Once upgraded, the player can then find hidden [[Mega Stone]]s around [[Kalos]] from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
[[File:Mega Ring ZA.png|thumb|200px|Mega Ring in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}]]
[[AZ]] is rumored to have traveled to [[Hoenn]], where he researched the origins of Mega Evolution to satisfy his own curiosity, then taught [[Quasartico Inc.]] how to make Mega Rings with his research. When [[Ange]] awakened within [[Prism Tower]], it started unleading [[Mega Power]], causing [[wild Pokémon]] to undergo [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]. To stop the tower, Quasartico planned to find the strongest Mega Evolution user by providing certain Trainers of the [[Z-A Royale]] from Rank G and above with Mega Rings in order for them to use Mega Evolution.

===Non-player character appearances===
* In [[Pokémon X and Y]], after the player has visited Kiloude City and participated in a battle at the [[Battle Maison]], Calem/Serena will battle the player once per day at the northern part of the city, having obtained their own Mega Ring.
* In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], [[Courtney]]{{sup/6|OR}}/[[Matt]]{{sup/6|AS}} use Mega Rings during the [[Delta Episode]], although they are not seen on their artwork.
* In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] use white Mega Rings, which they each wear around their left wrist, though only Dexio has the opportunity to use it outside the [[Battle Tree]].
* In [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]], [[Urbain]]/[[Taunie]], [[Naveen]], and [[Lida]] each have a Mega Ring.

===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head|Key items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|N/A|N/A}}
|}
|}

===Effect===
Allows the player to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their Pokémon if they hold the appropriate [[Mega Stone]]. Each Trainer can only Mega Evolve one Pokémon per battle.

===Description===
{{movedesc|Key items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XY}}|This ring contains an untold power that somehow enables Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShBDSPLA}}|This ring contains an untold power that somehow enables Pokémon carrying Mega Stones to Mega Evolve in battle.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SVZA}}|This ring contains an unknown power that somehow enables a Pokémon carrying a Mega Stone to Mega Evolve in battle.}}
|}
|}

===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/keyhead|key items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrev6|XY}}
| [[Tower of Mastery]] (from [[Korrina]] after earning the {{badge|Rumble}})
|-
| {{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
| [[Jaune Sector 10]] (from [[AZ]] before facing the [[Rogue Mega Evolution|Rogue Mega-Evolved]] {{p|Absol}})
|}
|}

===Appearance===
====Artwork====
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|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background:#{{key items color light}}; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Calem Mega Ring.png|x130px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background:#{{key items color light}}; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Serena Mega Ring.png|x130px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background:#{{key items color light}}; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Paxton Mega Ring.png|x130px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{key items color dark}}; background:#{{key items color light}}; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Harmony Mega Ring.png|x130px]]
|-
| {{color2|fff|Calem (game)|Calem}}'s Mega Ring from {{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| {{color2|fff|Serena (game)|Serena}}'s Mega Ring from {{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
| {{color2|fff|Paxton (game)|Paxton}}'s Mega Ring from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}
| {{color2|fff|Harmony (game)|Harmony}}'s Mega Ring from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Legends: Z-A|Legends: Z-A}}
|}

==In animation==
[[File:Alain Mega Ring.png|thumb|250px|A Mega Ring in ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'']]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
====[[Mega Evolution Specials]]====
In ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', [[Alain]] was seen wearing a Mega Ring, which he uses to Mega Evolve his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} into Mega Charizard X. In ''[[XYS02|Mega Evolution Special II]]'', it was revealed that he received it from [[Lysandre]]. After the [[Team Flare]] crisis, Alain gave his Mega Ring to the authorities to be used as evidence and resolved to find himself a new Key Stone on his own.

===={{aniseries|JN}}====
In ''[[JN115|Curtain Up! Fight the Fights!]]'', Alain was revealed to have obtained a new Mega Ring.
{{-}}

[[File:Mega Ring HZ.png|thumb|250px|left|Mega Rings in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
In {{aniseries|HZ}}, Mega Rings share their design with those from {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', [[Roy]] was revealed to be in possession of a Mega Ring. In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', it was revealed that both Roy and his [[rival]] [[Ult]] gained their Mega Rings during their training together in the [[Kalos]] [[region]]. In ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]'', they were shown to have received their Mega Rings from [[Master Mayonnaise]]. Roy uses his Mega Ring to Mega Evolve his {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, while Ult uses his to Mega Evolve his {{p|Sableye}} and {{p|Dragonite}}.

In ''Mega Evolution - Roy'', two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s used Mega Rings to Mega Evolve their {{p|Gardevoir}} and {{p|Slowbro}}.

In ''[[HZ113|Mega Evolution - Ult]]'', [[Emma]] used a Mega Ring to Mega Evolve her {{p|Ampharos}}.

In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', [[Friede]] was revealed to have obtained a Mega Ring during the year he spent apart from the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. He can use it to Mega Evolve his {{p|Starmie}} and {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}.

In [[HZ130]], [[Chalce]] was revealed to possess a Mega Ring. She uses it to Mega Evolve her {{p|Medicham}}.

In [[HZ131]], Master Mayonnaise used a Mega Ring to Mega Evolve his {{p|Hawlucha}} during his {{pkmn|battle}} against Roy.

In [[HZ133]], [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] were revealed to possess a Mega Ring each. They used them to Mega Evolve their {{p|Glalie}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}}, respectively.

In [[HZ136]], Amethio was revealed to have a Mega Ring. He used it to Mega Evolve his White Zygarde alongside Roy's Mega Rayquaza to battle against the Laquium Core.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
In ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'', {{ga|Calem}} and {{ga|Serena}} were seen wearing a Mega Ring each. Neither of them was used during the episode.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Mega Ring Adventures.png|230px|thumb|A Mega Ring in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
{{adv|X}} was given a Mega Ring with a [[Key Stone]] inside by [[Gurkinn]] as a child. With it, he can Mega Evolve his [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Li'l Kanga]], [[Salamè]], [[Élec]], {{p|Gengar|Garma}}, and {{p|Pinsir|Rute}}, into {{me|Kangaskhan}}, Mega {{p|Charizard}} X, Mega {{p|Manectric}}, Mega Gengar, and Mega Pinsir, respectively.

In ''[[PS582|Pinsir Glares]]'', {{adv|Y}} was made a Mega Evolution successor by Gurkinn and given a Mega Ring outfitted with the Key Stone from Gurkinn's Mega Glove. With it, she can Mega Evolve her {{p|Absol|Solsol}} into Mega Absol.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
File:X Mega Ring.png|{{adv|X}}'s Mega Ring
File:Y Mega Ring.png|{{adv|Y}}'s Mega Ring
</gallery>

===Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King===
[[Taichi]] owns a Mega Ring, which allows him to Mega Evolve his {{p|Ampharos}} into Mega Ampharos.

==Trivia==
[[File:Lysandre Mega Ring.png|thumb|150px|[[Lysandre]]'s Mega Ring]]
* [[Lysandre]]'s Key Stone accessory is also known as a Mega Ring; however, it is a finger ring, not a wrist ring.
** [[Grisham]] and [[Griselle]] also wear similar rings embedded with their Key Stones, seemingly in imitation of Lysandre.

==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{key items color light}}|bordercolor={{key items color dark}}
|zh_yue=超級環 ''{{tt|Chīukāp Wàahn|Super Ring}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} Mega Ring {{tt|*|Animated series}}
|zh_cmn=超級環 / 超级环 ''{{tt|Chāojí Huán|Super Ring}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 超進化環 ''{{tt|Chāo Jìnhuà Huán|Super Evolution Ring}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures}} 超級手環 ''{{tt|Chāojí Shǒuhuán|Super Wristband}}'' {{tt|*|Tretta}}
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|es_eu=Megaaro{{sup/9|ZA}}+ Mega-Aro{{gen|VI}}–{{sup/9|SV}}
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Key Stone]]
* [[Mega Bracelet]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Mega Stone]]
* [[Omni Ring]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation VI]]
* {{cat|Trainers with Key Stones}}
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Diana

2026-05-01T12:16:03Z

Will of DC: /* On hand */

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|gender=Female
|eyes=Light turquoise
|hair=Dark blue with blue underlights
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
|relatives=[[Liko]] (granddaughter) [[Lucca]] (daughter) [[Alex]] (son-in-law) {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}} (mother) [[Lucius]] (grandfather; deceased) [[Rystal]] (grandmother; deceased)
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'''Diana''' (Japanese: '''ダイアナ'' '''Diana'') is a supporting character in {{aniseries|HZ}}. She is [[Liko]]'s grandmother and [[Lucca]]'s mother.

==In animation==
{{incomplete|section|creditless image of Lucca, Liko, and Diana}}
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Young Diana.png|250px|thumb|left|Diana in her childhood, finding [[Pagogo|a mysterious pendant]]]]
A few years before turning ten, Diana found in her home a briefcase containing [[Pagogo|a pendant]] and a diary with information of an [[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]]'s {{pkmn|journey}}. The text that Diana found in this book motivated her to travel on her own journey to find out if these stories were real. Together with her {{p|Growlithe}}, who would later [[Evolution|Evolve]] into an {{p|Arcanine}}, Diana traveled the world in search of answers, but was unable to find any.

In the midst of her journey in search of answers, Diana met several people. Among them were [[Tepen]], who became a frequent guest on her adventures and who was once trapped for days tied to a net made by the web of an {{p|Ariados}} next to Diana. She had also met [[Hamber]], who she also traveled with a few times in the past.

On one of her trips, Diana sought to learn about the myth of a {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} that was seen by navigators around the world, but when she arrived at the place she was unable to find what she was looking for as she did not have the right equipment at the time. Although Diana tried several times to solve this mystery, there came a time when she gave up looking.
[[File:Adult Diana.png|250px|thumb|Diana as a young woman with her Arcanine]]
However, about thirty years after starting her journey, Diana decided to stop looking for answers about the legend of Lucius and seek information about other myths. Some time later, she became a mother and had a daughter named [[Lucca]], who grew up somewhere in the [[Kanto]] region until she eventually moved to [[Paldea]] and lived there.

At some unspecified point in the past, she told her daughter, the story of Lucius. This story was also told to [[Alex|her son-in-law]], which inspired him to use it as the subject of one of his books.

Approximately one year before the events of ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', Diana gave a mysterious pendant to her [[Liko|granddaughter]]. She told Liko that she should trust her Pokémon to face fear and that this pendant would become important for her in the future. Some time after this, Hamber returned, wanting to introduce Diana to [[Gibeon]], who he said had the answers she was looking for. However, Diana saw through his words, as Hamber bringing along a group of subordinates immediately signaled to her that Hamber was working for an organization who were after the pendant, and she subsequently escaped. Fearful for Liko's safety due to her now being in possession of the pendant, she asked her daughter Lucca to call a group of adventurers called the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to protect Liko and the pendant from the organization Hamber was a part of.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Lucca Liko and Diana.png|250px|thumb|left|Diana with [[Lucca]] and [[Liko]]]]
In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', [[Amethio]] introduced himself to Liko as someone sent by her grandmother. However, Liko saw through it and got suspicious, prompting her to escape.

Diana debuted in a flashback in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', where Liko remembered in a dream the day she received the pendant as a gift.

Diana reappeared in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'' during a flashback to Liko's earlier dream.

In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', it was revealed that Diana was living somewhere in the [[Galar]] [[region]]. Liko and the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] then decided to travel there.
[[File:Diana and Hamber HZ025.png|250px|thumb|Diana confronting [[Hamber]]]]
Diana first appeared in person at her [[ancient castle]] in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', where she reunited with Liko and met her friends [[Roy]] and [[Friede]], who was one of Lucca's students. Diana also met Liko's Pokémon partners {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}}, which excited her. Also, Diana reunited with {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}} and explained her past to Liko and her friends. However, the [[Explorers]], who had been following Liko and her friends, arrived at the castle. Zirc revealed their identity as the Explorers to Diana, shocking her, as she knew the name due to it being tied to Lucius and his companions.

In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Diana tried to escape with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], taking with her research items on [[Lucius]], but she was confronted again by [[Hamber]]. After a brief but harsh conversation, in which Diana questioned Hamber why the "Explorers" would be after her and Liko, as they were Lucius's friends, she quickly escaped through a collapsed wall after [[Sidian]] caused a commotion nearby and made his presence known, leaving her old friend behind. She used the commotion caused by [[Coral]] and Sidian's reckless destruction as cover to escape with her Arcanine and quickly board the [[Brave Olivine]]. Later, Diana briefly joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and revealed to Liko some of the secrets she discovered about Lucius and the identities of the other Pokémon he had in ancient times.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Diana attended a lunch with the Rising Volt Tacklers, and later, when she saw that Liko was having difficulty with Terapagos, she helped her and later told more about this Pokémon's past. After that, Diana handed Liko Lucius's belt and entrusted her granddaughter with the care of Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', Diana attended a get-together with the Rising Volt Tacklers in the [[Wild Area]]. At night, on the Brave Olivine, she talked to Roy about his goal of finding {{p|Rayquaza}}. Diana also revealed that she would introduce Liko and Roy to a friend of hers who works with antiques. In the [[HZ028|next episode]], Diana revealed that she was translating a text about [[Laqua]], and indicated the place where [[Tepen]]'s store was to Liko, Roy and Friede. After discovering that the text was a fraud, Diana met with her granddaughter and her friends who were battling her former traveling partner who had stolen Roy's [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. Diana then used Tepen's {{p|Bronzor}} to show him a reflection of his true character, inspiring him to return to his old self and reveal who he intended to sell the Poké Ball to.
[[File:Diana Friede HZ032.png|250px|thumb|left|Diana meets [[Lucius]]'s [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]] alongside the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Diana was seen talking to Liko about a mysterious liquid that was found aboard the [[Brave Olivine]]. Upon hearing the reports, Diana decided to do an experiment with an antique teacup. After the group discovered that it was caused by a wild {{p|Polteageist}}, Diana joined the Rising Volt Tacklers for another get-together, when Friede drank the liquid that was in the antique teacup, Diana revealed that her experiment had worked and a {{p|Sinistea}} emerged from the cup, who joined the other Pokémon aboard the ship.

In ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', Diana heard rumors about the {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} again, who happened to be one of Lucius's Pokémon, after they got a led through a ship crew that saw the Transport Pokémon. After they group failed to get Lapras to come out, as there was {{m|Mist}} covering it and two Pokémon appeared on the ship, Diana witness a plan Friede devised to get the Transport Pokémon to come back, which worked. In the [[HZ032|next episode]], Diana helped her friends battle the Pokémon that were attempting to steal food from them. Diana even helped her friends get out of Lapras's {{m|Ice Beam}}, after the Transport Pokémon used the move to freeze the Brave Olivine. After Lapras decided to join the group, Diana and her friends witness the Black Rayquaza arriving at their location.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Diana witnessed [[Amethio]] arrive and battle the Black Rayquaza, but he was defeated and Terapagos transformed to battle the Legendary Pokémon. However, after the Black Rayquaza left, Diana told Friede that she planned to travel alone again, intending to investigate the Explorers. Later, Diana did a training battle with Liko and Roy, but the match was called off. In the [[HZ034|next episode]], Diana attended a surprise party that Liko and Roy setup for her departure, which she appreciated. Before leaving, Diana gave Liko her adventure log. Diana then bid farewell to Liko and the Rising Volt Tacklers.

Diana appeared in a flashback to Liko and Roy's journey in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]''.
[[File:HZ108.png|250px|thumb|Diana driving her Revavroom-attached automobile]]
In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', it was revealed that Diana sent her Squawkabilly to Brave Olivine with new information for Liko. In the [[HZ074|next episode]], Diana reunited with her granddaughter and friends, as she was able to find them through Lucca. Wanting to see how much Liko has grown, Diana challanged her to a battle but, despite the type advantage of her Arcanine over her Floragato, eventually she lost to Liko. After sharing all the information they had, Diana was conducted to the [[Crystal Pool]] by her granddaughter and their friends in order to make contact with [[Rystal]], a friend of Lucius. After Rystal was summoned by the [[lake]]'s power, the group find out that Terapagos used to belong to her. Also, hearing that the baby Rystal was holding had her mother's name, {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}}, Diana realized that both she and Lucius were her grandparents. In the [[HZ075|following episode]], Diana and the group listened to her grandmother's story of how she met her grandfather, travelled with him and how they formed the Explores with [[Gibeon]]. Diana also found out that her grandparents were able to reach [[Laqua]] and what happened to Lucius. However, Diana had to bid farewell to Rystal, as she and a younger version of her mother had to return to their proper place. After that, Diana left Liko and the Rising Volt Tacklers again, but not before telling the group that her journey with the pendent was over and was going to let her granddaughter finish what she started. Diana then bid farewell to Liko and her friends in order to continue traveling.

A year later, in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', it was shown that Diana and Hamber reconciled on their own terms. After capturing a [[wild Pokémon]] together, Hamber told Diana that [[Spinel]] was likely to pursue the Rising Volt Tacklers once again. He also revealed that after the events on [[Mount Pericarp]], five of the Six Heroes fell into Spinel's clutches and are currently held in captivity. Together, they agreed that the key to defeating Spinel's plans laid with Liko and Amethio, who carried Lucius and Gibeon's wills within them.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', using her newly caught {{p|Revavroom}} to power her car to drive to a distant location, Diana reunited with Liko and the other Rising Volt Tacklers. She then met [[Ult]] who had taken her spot on the Brave Olivine, Diana then told Liko of how she reunited with Hamber and how Spinel has the remaining five of the Six Heroes in captivity. Diana speculated how Terapagos would need more than the Six Heroes to get rid of the world's remaining [[Laquium]] for good. Upon witnessing Liko's newest partner {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} battling against Roy's Crocalor, she decided to have a [[Double Battle]] against her granddaughter to test her skills. A double battle then took place with Diana managing to defeat Meowscarada with Arcanine after exploiting Charcadet's chivalrous nature. Charcadet then defeated Wash Rotom and learnt {{m|Fire Spin}}, but despite that Arcanine defeated it with {{m|Extreme Speed}}. After the battle, Diana informed the Rising Volt Tacklers that the remaining heroes are held at an Exceed facility somewhere.

In ''[[HZ123|Mochi Mayhem!]]'', Diana requested that Liko come meet with her somewhere in Paldea so she could deliver an item to her granddaughter. She arrived too early, so Diana passed the time by taking a nap in her car. By the time she woke up, Diana found that her {{p|Pecharunt}} had used its Binding [[Mochi]] to put every member of the Rising Volt Tacklers under its control. Diana scolded Pecharunt for its mischief, made it release everyone from its control, and explained that Pecharunt was merely trying to find a more comfortable place for its Trainer to sleep and chose the Brave Olivine for that purpose. After explaining how she obtained Pecharunt, Diana presented Liko with a [[Auspicious Armor]] for her Charcadet to use.

In [[HZ132]], Diana reunited with Liko and their friends, as she finally got to see Friede again after not seeing him for over a year. Hearing that Liko and the rest came to ask for her help, Diana accepted and joined them stopping the Explorers plans. In the [[HZ133|next episode]], Diana took Liko, [[Captain Pikachu]], and [[Ann]] on her Arcanine to go further in Laqua while Dot, {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] stayed behind to battle the Explorers.

In [[HZ134]], Diana, Liko, Captain Pikachu, and Ann met up with Amethio, Onia, and Zirc, as they worked together to help the Laquium affected Pokémon when Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines. After Captain Pikachu destroyed the machines and Pagogo purified the Laquium from the Pokémon with Zygarde, Onia, and Zirc taking them to safety, Diana, Liko, and Ann met up with their friends. Diana and the group then encountered Spinel, [[Rubina]], and [[Indi]].

In [[HZ135]], Diana and her friends started erasing the Laquium Core, but the Explorers got in the way, even losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process. However, Diana and the group became surprised that Coral turned against Spinel then used her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take Sylveon's place. Diana and the group became more surprised that Chalce and Sidian also turned against Spinel as they with Coral decided to team up with them in order to stop him for good. During the process to erase Laquium, Spinel merged with its Core, casuing it to awaken, much to Diana and the groups shock. Diana and the group tried to fight it, but it was too strong. However, they refused to give up and found out that the middle of the Laquium Core was the weak point they needed to hit.

===Character===
[[File:Diana Horizons Trainer.png|200px|thumb|Diana in her early days as a Trainer]]
As described by [[Liko]], Diana is an adventurer, who travels all over the {{pkmn|world}} and this ends up with her not having a fixed residence, never revealing her whereabouts to her family. After learning more about her grandmother's work, Diana became an inspiration to Liko on her journey, which was further [[HZ071|reinforced]] after important historians like [[Briar]] became aware of her research.
[[File:Diana team.png|thumb|250px|left|Diana and two of her Pokémon]]
Diana has a very strong appetite, quickly eating her breakfast before others and always requesting seconds. While friendly and cheerful, Diana can also show a very strong temper, as upon discovering her old friend [[Tepen]] scammed her, she ordered her Arcanine to burn him to a crisp, but quickly calmed down at Liko's behest.

Since she began traveling with the Rising Volt Tacklers, Diana quickly became close with the group, participating in interactions and meetings with members. During this period, Diana settled on the Brave Olivine's observation deck, where she often uses the telescope and has quick access to the outside of the ship. It's [[HZ031|later]] revealed that Diana managed to form a friendship with [[Dot]], who, despite being quite closed off to people and generally unwilling to interact with them, managed to find a lot in common with the adventurer.

In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Diana revealed to Liko that she likes to be alone in a quiet place, especially to read, and occasionally talk while doing so.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Diana revealed that she doesn't do well with technology, which is why she prefers to rely on her Squawkabilly over a [[Rotom Phone]] to communicate with people.
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===Pokémon===

This listing is of Diana's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Diana
|pkmn=Arcanine
|stage1=Growlithe
|type1=Fire
|img=Diana Growlithe.png
|cap=Diana's Growlithe
|img2=Diana Arcanine.png
|cap2=Diana's Arcanine
|epnum=HZ003
|epname=For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc={{p|Arcanine}} is Diana's first known Pokémon. It first appeared briefly during [[Liko]]'s dream in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''. In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', it was revealed that Arcanine was one of Diana's first Pokémon, accompanying her since it was a {{p|Growlithe}} during Diana's [[Pokémon journey]]. Around 30 years ago, already [[Evolution|evolved]], Arcanine appeared with Diana when she was already a young adult.

In the present day, Arcanine first appeared when [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Friede]] arrived at Diana's [[ancient castle|castle]] near [[Hammerlocke]]. As the [[Explorers]] invaded the castle, Arcanine tried to warn Diana of the danger that surrounded them. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], after [[Coral]] had her {{p|Glalie}} use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, Arcanine helped its Trainer to escape from the explosion.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Arcanine had a {{pkmn|training}} battle against [[Roy's Fuecoco]] and [[Liko's Sprigatito]]. Since the latter managed to land a hit on Arcanine with a {{m|Scratch}}, Liko and Roy won by default.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'', Arcanine was used in a battle against Liko's Floragato. Despite having the type advantage and activating its Justified Ability, Arcanine was defeated once Floragato {{Tera}}stallized.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', it was used in a [[Double Battle]] against Liko, where it went up against Liko's Meowscarada and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} alongside {{form|Rotom|Wash}} {{p|Rotom}}. Despite Charcadet activating its Flash Fire ability to negate its Fire-type moves, it was able to defeat both Meowscarada and Charcadet with a Flare Blitz and Extreme Speed respectively, thus making Diana the winner.

As revealed in a flashback in ''[[HZ123|Mochi Mayhem!]]'', Arcanine teamed up with [[Hamber]]'s {{p|Dusknoir}} to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pecharunt}} near [[Mossui Town]], ultimately ending with Diana catching the [[Mythical Pokémon]] for herself.

In [[HZ133]], Arcanine took its Trainer with Liko, Captain Pikachu, and [[Ann]] to the center of Laqua. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Arcanine battle the wild Pokémon that were affected by Laquium. However, Arcanine got hurt when it defended Liko's Meowscarada and {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}} from an attack by an {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Gliscor}}, so Diana returned it to its Poké Ball to rest.

Despite its imposing posture, Arcanine is a very kind Pokémon towards Diana's friends and family.

Arcanine's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, {{m|Sunny Day}}, and {{m|Flare Blitz}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Justified}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Diana
|pkmn=Squawkabilly
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Diana Squawkabilly.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=Tatsuki Kobe
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc={{p|Squawkabilly}} is Diana's second known Pokémon. In a flashback shown in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', it was revealed that Squawkabilly was one of Diana's oldest partners, with her since much of her journey as an adventurer around the world.

It was first seen alongside [[Lucca]] in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', when it gave [[Friede]] a hint about its Trainer's whereabouts. It then flew off into the sunset, to eventually return to Diana in [[Galar]]. In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', it encountered [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and Friede as they approached [[Hammerlocke]] and showed them the way to the [[Ancient castle|castle]] where Diana was at. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Squawkabilly tried to help Liko and Roy escape the [[Explorers]]' advance on the castle. After Liko and Roy were safe, Squawkabilly returned to its Trainer.

None of Squawkabilly's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Diana
| pkmn = Revavroom
| type1 = Steel
| type2 = Poison
| img = Diana Revavroom.png
| epnum = HZ108
| epname = Taking the Next Steps
| vajp =
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Revavroom}} is Diana's third known Pokémon. It is seen attached to the hood of her car. It primarily assists Diana as her main form of transport. It was seen in [[HZ136]] driving Diana and Hamber to some location after the battle of Laqua concluded.

None of Revavroom's moves are known.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Diana
| pkmn = Rotom
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Water
| img = Diana Wash Rotom.png
| epnum = HZ108
| epname = Taking the Next Steps
| vajp =
| vaen =
| desc = {{form|Rotom|Wash}} {{p|Rotom}} is Diana's fourth known Pokémon. Diana revealed that this Rotom took possession of an old washing machine she owned. It was used in her [[Double Battle]] against [[Liko]], where it went up against [[Liko's Meowscarada]] and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} alongside {{p|Arcanine}}, only to be defeated by Charcadet.

Rotom reappeared in ''[[HZ123|Mochi Mayhem!]]'' in a flashback, helping Diana with her laundry.

In [[HZ132]], Rotom was used alongside [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s {{p|Hawlucha}} in a training battle against [[Ult]]'s Pokémon.

In [[HZ136]], it was used alongside Hamber's Mow Rotom to attack and weaken the Laquium Core's defenses.

Rotom's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Diana
| pkmn = Pecharunt
| tera = Poison
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Ghost
| img = Diana Pecharunt Shell.png
| img2 = Diana Pecharunt.png
| epnum = HZ123
| epname = Mochi Mayhem!
| vajp = Taku Yashiro
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Pecharunt}} is Diana's fifth known Pokémon. It was first mentioned in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'' as Diana's recently-caught Pokémon, though its identity remained a mystery until its appearance in ''[[HZ123|Mochi Mayhem!]]''.

In its debut episode, it caused havoc for the people and Pokémon on the [[Brave Olivine]], using its [[mochi]] to take control over each of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. After Diana arrived and dealt with the situation, she explained that she met the needy Pokémon in [[Kitakami]] as it confused [[Hamber]] and her with its former caretakers and brainwashed all in [[Mossui Town]] in an attempt to please the two, but Diana denied its gifts and offered it to join her team.

In [[HZ130]], Pecharunt was Liko's final choice to form the team needed to gather the 18 types needed to eliminate [[Laquium]] from the world, believing Pecharunt's {{Tera}} Type to be {{t|Poison}}. In [[HZ132]], this suspicion was confirmed to be true when [[Pagogo]] Terastallized Pecharunt. This also increased the size of its mochi, which [[Friede]] tasted out of curiosity, briefly falling under Pecharunt's spell as a result.

In [[HZ135]], Pecharunt was used alongside the Six Heroes and Rising Volt Tacklers Pokemon to battle against the Laquium Core after Spinel merged with it. It then helped its allies to weaken the Laquium Core, before joining its allies to purify the core in the next episode.

Pecharunt's known moves are {{m|Malignant Chain}} and {{m|Shadow Ball}}.
}}

====Given away====
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|{{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|Liko pendant anime.png|unknown|unknown|size=200px|link=Liko's Terapagos}}
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|}

===Voice actress===
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja=吉沢希梨 ''Kiri Yoshizawa'' 緒方佑奈 ''[[Yuna Ogata]]'' (young)
|en=Nancy Linari
|fi=Ushma Olava
|ar=جيهان ملا ''Jihan Malla''
|nl=Hilde de Mildt
|zh_yue=[[wp:zh:馮詠恩|馮詠恩]] ''Stella Fung''
|zh_cmn=[[wp:zh:王貞令|王貞令]]
|de=Inez Günther
|he=טליה ברקאי ''Talya Barkai''
|it=Elisabetta Cesone
|pl=Agnieszka Matysiak
|pt_br=Isabela Quadros
|pt_eu=Raquel Rosmaninho
|es_la=Gisela Casillas
|es_eu=Ana Isabel Hernando Lucía San Román (young)
|th=บุญราศรี ฉายะวรรณ
}}

===Gallery===
====Eyecatch====
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|-
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==In the manga==
[[File:Diana PLT.png|220px|thumb|Diana in Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Diana is mentioned in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga. Just like in {{aniseries|HZ}}, she was responsible for giving [[Liko]] the pendant.

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
Diana appeared in the [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]] manga.
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==Trivia==
* When Terastallizing her Pokémon, Diana uses the phrase (Japanese: '''花咲せな！ブリリアントにゴージャスに！''' ''Bloom brilliantly and gorgeously!'').
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} [[dub]], Diana's {{p|Arcanine}} is referred as a female.
* Diana is the first female supporting character in the animated series to officially catch a [[Mythical Pokémon]].

==Names==
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|-
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" |Language
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" |Name
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" |Origin
|-
|Japanese
|ダイアナ ''Diana''
|From ''{{wp|Diana (mythology)|Diana}}'' (Roman goddess of the moon) or ''{{wp|diamond}}''
|-
|English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese
|Diana
|From her Japanese name
|-
|Korean
|다이애나 ''Diana''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
|Chinese (Taiwan and mainland China)
|黛安娜 ''Dài'ānnà''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
|Chinese (Hong Kong)
|黛安娜 ''Doih'ōnnàh''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
|Thai
|ไดอาน่า ''Daiana''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
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Liko's Meowscarada

2026-05-01T11:50:58Z

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{{AnimePokémonInfobox
|type1=Grass
|type2=Dark
|trainername=Liko
|pokemonname=Meowscarada
|jtrainername=リコ
|jpokemonname=マスカーニャ
|tmtrainername=Liko
|tmpokemonname=Masquernya
|image=[[File:Liko Meowscarada.png|250px]]
|caption=Liko's Meowscarada
|ability={{a|Overgrow}}<ref>First activated in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', confirmed in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]''.</ref>
|nature=Quirky ([[#In the games|Games]] only)<ref>Confrimed through [[List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Liko's Sprigatito|event distribution]].</ref><ref group=note> In the Japanese dub of ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', [[Marnya]] describes Sprigatito using the word '''きまぐれ''' ''kimagure'', which is the Japanese name of the Quirky Nature.</ref><ref group=note>Sprigatito is also described as "quirky" in the special [[Pokédex entry#In the TCG|Pokédex entry]] on [[Sprigatito (SVP Promo 191)]].</ref>
|gender=Female<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]''.</ref>
|location=[[Indigo Academy]]
|prevonum=0906
|evo1num=0907
|evo2num=0908
|evolution=2
|firstevoep=HZ045
|firstevoname=From So Far Away
|secondevoep=HZ088
|secondevoname=The Earthshaking White Zygarde
|firststagename=Sprigatito
|secondstagename=Floragato
|numeps1=44
|numeps2=43
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|tera={{t|Grass}}<ref>Confirmed in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]''.</ref>
|current=[[Party|With]] [[Liko]]
|java1=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva1=[[Kira Buckland]]
|java2=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva2=[[Kira Buckland]]
|java3=[[Megumi Hayashibara]]
|enva3=[[Kira Buckland]]
}}
'''Liko's Meowscarada''' (Japanese: '''リコのマスカーニャ''' ''Liko's Masquernya'') is the [[first partner Pokémon]] that [[Liko]] obtained at the beginning of her {{pkmn|journey}}, given to her as a {{p|Sprigatito}} at [[Indigo Academy]]. She is Liko's first main {{pkmn|battle|battling}} Pokémon, and is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside]] her {{i|Poké Ball}}.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito past incident.png|thumb|left|250px|The incident that made Sprigatito wary of using {{m|Leafage}}]]
====Pre-series====
Prior to the events of {{aniseries|HZ}}, {{p|Meowscarada}}, as a {{p|Sprigatito}}, was raised by [[Marnya]] at her [[Marnya's house|home]] among other {{wp|Felidae|feline}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, as seen in ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]''. During this time, Sprigatito was usually alone, preferring to stay by herself rather than playing with others, until she impressed her fellow Pokémon with her skills in using {{m|Leafage}} and became close friends with a group of other Sprigatito. One day, she witnessed her friends in trouble after they were snatched by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Spidops}}. Although she managed to scare the attacker away with a Leafage, she ended up hurting her friends in the process. From this point onwards, they started avoiding her, afraid of what could happen to them. Thus, Sprigatito felt lonely again, sitting alone on the roof as the others found partners for themselves, and stopped using the [[move]] that once was a source of admiration.

Later on, she was among a variety of [[first partner Pokémon]] being introduced to a [[Liko|beginning Trainer]] from [[Indigo Academy]]. As Marnya noted at the moment, Sprigatito saw something in her, something that made her think they were made for one another. Seeing how much Sprigatito looked so fondly at Liko, and sensing that the two could become great partners, Marnya had her specifically chosen for Liko to receive and be friends with.
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===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Liko choosing Sprigatito.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito being picked to be [[Liko]]'s [[first partner Pokémon]]]]
Meowscarada, as a Sprigatito, debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', when [[Liko]] received her as her first partner Pokémon from Indigo Academy. At first, Sprigatito and Liko didn't get along well, with the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} scratching her Trainer's hand and running off to mind her own business. In her {{pkmn|battle}} debut against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Oshawott}}, Sprigatito didn't listen to Liko's instructions, which led to her getting hit by a {{m|Water Gun}}.

During the next days, Liko worked hard to strengthen her bond with Sprigatito by learning more about her and make her listen to her instructions in battle, but to little avail. When [[Amethio]] first approached Liko, Sprigatito immediately got suspicious of him and led her Trainer to the school's rooftop. She then went up against [[Zirc]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} and was able to subdue it with her aroma.

After being rescued by [[Friede]] in the [[HZ002|next episode]], they were taken aboard his [[Brave Olivine|airship]] with the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], but were soon confronted by Amethio and his teammates. Liko was about to give herself up, but after some encouragement from Sprigatito, she stood tall and had her partner unleash a Leafage so strong it broke the forcefield around the Wing Deck, exposing everyone to the unrelenting weather going on. In the process, however, she got blown overboard, which allowed the [[Explorers]] to kidnap her before fleeing.
[[File:Liko Sprigatito hostage.png|thumb|250px|Sprigatito being kept as a hostage by the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Sprigatito was kept in a warehouse with [[Onia]], who had taken a liking to Sprigatito and was giving her food and toys. With the help of [[Murdock's Rockruff]], Liko located Sprigatito and took her back from the Explorers, only to be confronted by Onia and her {{p|Skarmory}}. Sprigatito was able to blind Onia and Skarmory with Leafage, allowing them to escape. At the end of the day, Sprigatito and Liko joined the Rising Volt Tacklers as official members.

In ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'', Sprigatito battled Onia and her {{p|Golduck}}, and quickly defeated them. However, Sprigatito and Liko were almost ambushed by Amethio and his {{p|Corviknight}}. Fortunately, they were [[HZ006|saved by Liko's pendant]] once again. Sprigatito then teamed up with [[Roy]]'s soon-to-be {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} in order to battle against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]]. Despite the numerical advantage, Ceruledge was clearly dominating the battle, which ultimately came to a halt when a [[Black Rayquaza]] emerged from [[Roy]]'s {{DL|Poké Ball|Ancient Poké Ball}} and started attacking, forcing the Explorers to retreat.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Sprigatito briefly sparred against Roy's Fuecoco. However, they didn't make much progress, as both Pokémon tired themselves into a draw after consecutive uses of Leafage and {{m|Ember}}. Later, after being unable to talk to [[Dot]], Liko and Roy's determination to get stronger convinced Friede into holding a special training session for the rookies: this time, Sprigatito and Fuecoco faced off against [[Captain Pikachu]] and needed to land only a single hit on the Mouse Pokémon to win the match. While they initially struggled against his {{m|Double Team}}, Sprigatito managed to almost score a {{m|Scratch}} after her Trainer figured out Pikachu's behavior. After a lunch break, Sprigatito battled against Fuecoco once more in order to see how much the special training paid off. In the end, despite being at a [[type]] disadvantage, Sprigatito knocked Fuecoco out with her newly-learned {{m|Quick Attack}}, giving Liko the win. This battle was the first step for the new Rising Volt Tacklers to get closer to Dot, who let them know that the Black Rayquaza was in [[Paldea]].
[[File:Sprigatito retrieves Liko's pendant.png|thumb|250px|left|Sprigatito retrieving [[Pagogo|Liko's pendant]]]]
In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Sprigatito and Liko went to [[Levincia]] after her Trainer saw an advertisement for the [[Spicy Herba Mystica]] that [[Murdock]] had wanted. However, unbeknownst to both of them, this was a trap set up by [[Spinel]] in order to steal Liko's pendant. After arriving in a dark alley, Sprigatito was put in a trance by Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}} as he easily stole the pendant. It was later revealed in the [[HZ015|next episode]] that Sprigatito went through a memory wipe thanks to Beheeyem, but regained her memory piece by piece. After jumping off a building with Liko, Sprigatito reunited with the Rising Volt Tacklers. In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Sprigatito teamed up with Roy's Pokémon and [[Dot's Quaxly]] to battle Spinel's Pokémon. Although they were able to defeat his {{p|Magneton}} and Beheeyem, they nearly lost to his {{p|Umbreon}}. However, Sprigatito was able to get Liko's pendant back from Spinel.

In ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', Sprigatito participated in a Gym challenge set up by [[Motostoke]]'s [[Gym Leader]] [[Kabu]]. Sprigatito's role was to extinguish the {{p|Litwick}} flames while Fuecoco attempted to keep them lit. Sprigatito ended up gaining the advantage, only for Liko to give up on the challenge when she noticed Roy's improvement, upsetting Sprigatito. She then went on to battle alongside Fuecoco against Kabu's {{p|Centiskorch}} and {{OBP|Wakaba|HZ020}}'s {{p|Rolycoly}}. The two were unable to defeat Centiskorch and, when faced off against Rolycoly, Liko forfeited against Sprigatito's wishes so Wakaba could win, which greatly upset both Wakaba and Sprigatito.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Sprigatito battled against the Explorers alongside Fuecoco until they encountered a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball. After Moltres overwhelmed everyone and left Captain Pikachu injured, Sprigatito left the [[Galar Mine]] with Liko, Roy, and the Mouse Pokémon. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Sprigatito was brought to the Motostoke [[Pokémon Center]] in order to recover. After recovering, Sprigatito battled Moltres again in an attempt to calm down the angry Pokémon. With the help of {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}'s {{a|Seed Sower}}, it increased the power of Sprigatito's Leafage in order to have its sweet scent reach Moltres. This calmed the [[Legendary Pokémon]] down, and it returned to its Ancient Poké Ball, which allowed Liko to take it under her care.
[[File:Liko Floragato Overgrow.png|thumb|250px|{{a|Overgrow}} activated as a Floragato]]
In ''[[HZ028|The Stolen Treasure]]'', Sprigatito teamed up with Roy's Pokémon to battle against [[Tepen]] in order to get the Ancient Poké Ball he stole from them back, but was put to sleep by the special {{m|Sleep Powder}} that his {{p|Foongus}} had.

In ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', Sprigatito ran away from the Brave Olivine, after she accidentally injured Liko during a practice battle against Fuecoco. She went to Marnya's home, as she saw her home nearby earlier while Liko was giving Hatenna and Terapagos a bath. When Liko arrived to claim her, Sprigatito refused to leave as she believed that she would hurt her Trainer again. However, Sprigatito was convinced by Liko that what happen before was an accident and knew that she would never want to hurt her on purpose. After understanding Liko's words, Sprigatito saw Hatenna and Terapagos snatched by a wild {{p|Spidops}}. She initially hesitated to use Leafage again to hurt her friends, but Liko encouraged her to use it, and she used it again. This time, she learned {{m|Magical Leaf}} to save them. After returning to the Brave Olivine, Sprigatito continued her practice battle against Fuecoco and won.

In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Sprigatito was used to battle against [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}}. Despite her best efforts, none of her attacks seemed to faze the opposing Pokémon, who eventually used her Magical Leaf as a smokescreen to bind her and unleash a point-blank {{m|Salt Cure}}. This was enough to activate her {{a|Overgrow}} [[Ability]], giving her a power boost in a pinch, but the battle was called off early due to new developments on the Explorers's plan.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Sprigatito played a part in stalling the Explorers until Dot arrived to deactivate the machine they were using. In the [[HZ045|next episode]], Sprigatito teamed up with Fuecoco, Quaxly, Captain Pikachu, [[Friede's Charizard]], and Amethio's Ceruledge in order to battle against the Black Rayquaza. Collectively, they manage to create an opening for Fuecoco to unleash his {{m|Disarming Voice}}, but the [[Legendary Pokémon]] counterattacked with {{m|Draco Meteor}}, almost hitting Sprigatito if not by the sudden arrival of Amethio. Then, fueled up by her Trainer's determination, Sprigatito [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Floragato}} and was able to land a hit on the Legendary Pokémon, but collapsed from exhaustion.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Floragato traveled with Liko to [[Naranja Academy]]. After a tour and being introduced to some of the teachers, Floragato had a [[rematch]] against Ann's {{p|Dewott}}, mirroring the first battle she had under Liko's ownership. This time, Floragato was able to win the battle by using her type advantage and newfound dexterity to her advantage.

In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Floragato headed to [[Cortondo]] with her Trainer for their [[Tera Training]] test. She assisted Liko with successfully baking a matcha cake. In the subsequent battle against [[Katy]], Floragato struggled to attack her {{p|Teddiursa}} due to {{m|Sweet Scent}} and {{m|Charm}} distracting her constantly. Liko swifty ordered her to use Magical Leaf to blow away the Sweet Scent and to land a hit on her opponent. Floragato then {{Tera}}stallized into a Grass Tera Type to deal more damage to Teddiursa with a boosted Magical Leaf flurry. However, Teddiursa Terastallized into a {{t|Bug}} type, rendering the move [[Type#Type effectiveness|not very effective]] and followed up with a powered-up, supereffective {{m|Fury Cutter}}, beating Floragato. Despite the loss, Liko and Floragato both passed the test due to their strong bond, efforts, and use of Terastallization at an appropriate time.

In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', Floragato was used in a [[Multi Battle]] alongside Katy's {{p|Lokix}} against [[Rika]]'s {{p|Clodsire}} and {{p|Dugtrio}}. Initially, Floragato and Liko struggled against Rika's coordination, but thanks to both her and Katy reminding Liko of the importance of enjoying herself while battling, she regained her composure and Floragato started to battle more efficiently. After Lokix was knocked out, Floragato was left to battle both opponents on her own and, despite learning a new move in {{m|Acrobatics}} and Terastallizing, was ultimately overpowered by Clodsire's enhanced {{m|Earth Power}}, resulting in Rika's victory.
[[File:HZ063.png|thumb|left|250px|Floragato battling {{p|Cetitan}}]]
In ''[[HZ063|Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha]]'', Floragato was the first Pokémon sent out to battle [[Grusha]] during Liko's second Tera Training test, going up against his {{p|Cetitan}}. Due to their big difference in bulk and her weakness to {{type|Ice}} moves, Floragato was quickly recalled in favor of Liko's second Pokémon, {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}}, but she was quickly defeated. Floragato returned to the field and, this time, was able to force Grusha to switch Cetitan out after firing a Magical Leaf directly into its mouth, dealing big damage due to its softer insides. In its place, came out {{p|Altaria}}, who put the Grass Cat Pokémon in a precarious spot with its aerial attacks, but Liko was able to circumvent this by having Floragato grab onto Altaria's legs with her vine and knock it down with an Acrobatics. Then, both sides Terastallized and engaged in a final clash of moves: Magical Leaf against {{m|Ice Beam}}, with the latter winning out, leading to Liko failing her test.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Floragato accompanied her Trainer to the peak of [[Glaseado Mountain]] to cheer her up after their previous loss. Along the way, the two were separated from Roy and Dot by [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}}, whose Trainer was working with Spinel to spy on them. Floragato was then used to battle Amethio's Ceruledge after a sudden encounter with him. In stark contrast to their previous battle, Floragato was actually able to put up a fight and strategize by dodging Ceruledge's Fire-type moves thanks to her and Liko's training. When Amethio got serious and Terastalized Ceruledge, Floragato was overwhelmed and nearly defeated, until Spinel and his Umbreon suddenly interfered. After witnessing Spinel using the [[Laquium]] to shockingly empower his Umbreon against Ceruledge to defeat it, Floragato and her Trainer were surprised by Terapagos using its Terastal form to destroy the Laquium's effects. Floragato and Liko then followed Amethio and Ceruledge in chasing down Spinel for answers but were trapped in a cave as a result.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Floragato and Liko were informed of the Explorers' activities at Naranja Academy. After encountering Sidian on the school bridge, Floragato was soon used to battle against Sidian's Garganacl. When her opponent got serious and Terastallized his Pokémon, Floragato found herself in difficulty and Sidian told Liko to give up and surrender Terapagos. Liko refused to give up and Terastallized Floragato, allowing her to defeat Garganacl with a boosted Magical Leaf, forcing Sidian to retreat. Later, Floragato and Liko encountered Grusha, who told them to meet him in [[Clavell]]'s room. To her big surprise, Liko was not punished for Terastallizing and Grusha had surprisingly passed Liko in his assessment after witnessing her heroic actions and victory in battle.
[[File:Liko Floragato Lucius Arboliva test.png|thumb|250px|Floragato being tested by [[Lucius's Arboliva]]]]
In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Floragato was chosen as Liko's first Pokémon in her battle against Roy during the [[Tera Training Student Battle Tournament]] and went up against his Fuecoco. They were pretty evenly matched, exchanging blow after blow, until she managed to grab and slam him onto the ground with her vine, leading to Roy recalling it in favor of {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}. She struggled against her opponent's aerial maneuverability and got {{status|paralyzed}} by a {{m|Spark}}, prompting Liko to switch her for Hattrem, who still was not able to defeat Kilowattrel, but activated her {{a|Healer}} [[Ability]] to cure her teammate of her [[status condition]] before being knocked out. Floragato returned to the battlefield and, using her vine as a distraction, made Kilowattrel lower its guard before finishing it off with a Scratch. Then, Floragato and Fuecoco were up against each other again. During this match, she was able to learn {{m|Sucker Punch}}, inspired by the vine tactic from before, and her opponent evolved into {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} before both sides Terastallized, with Crocalor ultimately emerging victorious.

In ''[[HZ068|Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!]]'', Floragato went up against Lucius's Arboliva, as the hero wanted to test Liko's strength as a Trainer after the end of her Tera Training. They quickly found themselves in a stalemate after clashing with Magical Leaf, but Floragato used their combined attacks to sneak up on Arboliva and land a supereffective hit with Acrobatics. Then, Seed Sower activated, which Liko interpreted as it asking for them to strike harder before Terastallizing Floragato. Arboliva withstood the enhanced Magical Leaf, but seemed content with Liko and Floragato's strength and returned to its Poké Ball soon after.

In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', Floragato, Crocalor, and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} were used to battle against [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in order to convince it to join their group. Kleavor's immense raw power and ability to predict incoming attacks by listening acutely to its surroundings proved to be a challenge to the young Rising Volt Tacklers, who tried to retreat after noticing how outmatched they were, but were stopped when the hero trapped them inside a ring of jagged stones. The kids, however, came up with a strategy to throw off Kleavor's focus by utilizing their surroundings to their favor and managed to corner it. In the end, despite Terastallizing and landing powerful attacks in quick succession, Floragato and her allies were still defeated, but Kleavor was impressed enough by their strength to join their group.
[[File:Liko Floragato Roy Crocalor Dot Quaxwell.png|thumb|left|250px|Floragato with {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}]]
In ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', Floragato was chosen to battle against what was presumed to be Lucius's {{p|Entei}} alongside Crocalor, Quaxwell, and Captain Pikachu in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast. Although they failed to defeat it, Entei still recognized their strength, but was revealed to be a [[wild Pokémon]] unrelated to the Six Heroes.

The Rising Volt Tacklers's search for Lucius's Entei led them to Paldea's {{pal|Pokémon League}} building in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', after [[Briar]] notified them about recent sightings of an Entei in [[Area Zero]]. In order for Liko, Roy, and Dot to be granted access to the area, they were tasked with defeating [[Geeta]]'s Pokémon, consisting of a {{p|Glimmora}} and two {{p|Glimmet}}, in a battle. At the end, only Floragato and Glimmora remained, with the Grass Cat Pokémon barely managing to win thanks to Overgrow activating. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', now in Area Zero, the same four Pokémon that faced Entei before were up against their true objective, Lucius's Entei, which was revealed to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}, with the goal of retrieving the belt it had snatched from them. Despite initially struggling due to their opponent's mostly unknown biology, they eventually managed to get the belt back, earning Gouging Fire's trust.
[[File:HZ088.png|thumb|right|250px|Floragato teaming up with Crocalor, Quaxwell, and {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} to take on [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde]]]]
In the [[HZ082|following episode]], the young Rising Volt Tacklers and Friede battled once more against the Black Rayquaza after it had been summoned to Area Zero by the other heroes. Floragato was able to land some hits on the Legendary Pokémon with Hattrem's help and later worked with Quaxwell to douse it with a waterfall, allowing Cap to deal more damage with its {{type|Electric}} moves. However, Rayquaza was able to endure all of their attacks before retaliating with a powerful Draco Meteor, defeating Floragato, Hattrem, and Kilowattrel in a single move.

After finally arriving at Laqua in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers were ambushed by the Explorers, who had been following them for a while. A battle ensued, with Floragato facing off against Sidian's Garganacl once more and being able to win decisively, this time without the need of Terastallizing, even when her opponent did it itself. When Zirc and Onia arrived in ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the young Rising Volt Tacklers were able to proceed to Laqua's previously sealed off area, where they, alongside Amethio, Terastallized their main Pokémon in preparation for a showdown against [[Gibeon]] and the [[White Zygarde]].

The battle begun in the [[HZ088|following episode]] and was initially very one-sided, with the {{pkmn|category|Order Pokémon}} being so powerful that they weren't able to deal notable damage even when exploiting a weakness. With a {{m|Land's Wrath}}, Zygarde defeated Crocalor and Quaxwell, and left Floragato and Ceruledge on their last legs. Refusing to give up, Liko encouraged Floragato to stand tall as well in order to protect their friends, which was the push necessary for her to evolve into {{p|Meowscarada}}. For a final assault, she teamed up with Ceruledge, and managed to knock Zygarde down with her newly learned {{m|Flower Trick}}. At this moment, Zygarde forfeited the battle, revealing it was actually testing the strength and resolve of Liko and her friends all along.

In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', a year after the events at Laqua, Meowscarada subtly became displeased with Liko's rejection of Roy's request to help him stop the Laquium incidents by disappearing without her noticing, going to the rooftop of the academy. When Liko found her watching Ann and Roy's battle, she jumped off the rooftop, communicating her Trainer that she wished to battle Roy, with the girl noting how her friends had kept moving forward while she felt she had remained stuck. Meowscarada subsequently battled Roy's Crocalor, with both Pokémon eventually Terastallizing, but ultimately she was defeated. Even so, Liko expressed her thanks to Meowscarada before recalling her, noting that even she herself had made progress, even if she hadn't realized it beforehand.

In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Meowscarada helped out [[Roy's Lucario]] in stopping a rampaging {{p|Steelix}} under the influence of Laquium. In the [[HZ093|next episode]], Meowscarada battled against [[Litten Smitten]]'s {{p|Incineroar}} despite having a type disadvantage. While overwhelmed by her stronger opponent at first, she managed to counter it, though the battle was interrupted by [[Ult]] being chased by a Pokémon stampede. Meowscarada then performed some magic tricks to calm down the horde of {{p|Dodrio}} and {{p|Fearow}} that was chasing Ult to properly send them away without a fight.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', Meowscarada and {{p|Charcadet}} were used in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Diana]]'s {{p|Arcanine}} and Wash {{p|Rotom}}. At the start of the battle, Diana's Arcanine used Flamethrower, which Charcadet absorbed using {{a|Flash Fire}}. Diana later had Arcanine use [[Flare Blitz]], and Charcadet attempted to absorb the blow again, but she soon had Wash Rotom use {{m|Hydro Pump}} to intercept it. Meowscarada prevented Charcadet from getting hurt, but her efforts resulted her being hit by Flare Blitz and being unable to battle. Meowscarada watched the rest of the battle, as Charcadet fought the two Pokémon on its own, although it was able to defeat Wash Rotom but lost to Arcanine. After she and their Trainer praised Charcadet for its efforts, Liko recalled Meowscarada into her Poké Ball to recover.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Meowscarada was used alongside the rest of Liko, Roy, and Ult's Pokémon to battle against five of the Six Heroes, who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, but the Explorers used the Super Strong Spheres once more on them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite her efforts, Meowscarada gets knocked out by Arboliva.

In [[HZ125]], Meowscarada was used to battle Lucius's Kleavor, which was being controlled by Sidian, alongside Hatterene. After suffering significant damage in battle, Meowscarada was healed by Hatterene's {{m|Healing Wish}}, knocking out Hatterene in the process. Liko then Terastallized Meowscarada, setting up her vines as an invisible trap to bind Kleavor. She subsequently defeated Kleavor with a full power Magical Leaf.

In [[HZ126]], Meowscarada was used to battle [[Dash]]'s {{p|Swanna}} under the condition that if she and Liko lost the usage of Strong Sphere would be unbanned on Naranja Academy's ground, after her Trainer and their friends convinced Geeta alongside Clavell to do so. Fortunately, Meowscarada was able to win the battle and Liko was able to help Dash realize that using Strong Sphere would only cause pain for her Swanna.

In [[HZ134]], Meowscarada and Hatterene were sent out to help the wild Pokémon that were affected by Laquium, but were almost attack by an {{p|Onix}} and {{p|Gliscor}} until {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} alongside Diana's Arcanine protected them. In the [[HZ135|next episode]], Meowscarada and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon made an attempt to purify the Laquium Core, but the Explorers interfered, losing [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}} in the process, until Coral sent out her {{p|Scream Tail}}, nicknamed Screamypuff, to take the {{pkmn|category|Intertwining Pokémon}}'s place. However, Meowscarada and the rest of the Tera Type Pokémon couldn't erase the Laquium Core before Spinel merged with it, awakening it. Meowscarada subsequently teamed up with her friends to take down the Laquium Core.

In [[HZ136]], Spinel forced his Umbreon to attack Pagogo under the effects of Lauium. Liko's Meowscarada then battled against Spinel's Umbreon to protect Pagogo, defeating her opponent with relative ease thanks to her strong bond with Liko and better communication. After the battle, Meowscarada joined her friends in helping Pagogo to erase the Laquium core for good.

===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:Liko and Meowscarada.png|thumb|250px|Meowscarada and Liko]]
Meowscarada has shown to be brave at heart, headstrong, and somewhat reckless, as she refuses to give up on any situation. As a Sprigatito, she was not the affectionate type nor an attention-seeker, both traits common of her {{p|Sprigatito|species}}, to the point of being hostile to humans if they tried to display affection. As the time passed, specially since the events of ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', her initial coldness and hostility towards those around her has mellowed out as she became friendlier with people and Pokémon alike, but has not outright disappeared: when she first met [[Diana]] in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle]]'', she tried to scratch her, probably in response to what she was saying. Much like her Trainer, she can be cautious of trusting others, a trait first seen when [[Amethio]] presented himself to them in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', but otherwise has no reservations and can easily make friends.

She has shown to be relaxed and overall unimpressed with various things. She enjoys sunbathing and, as revealed in ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', dry-flavored food, with a special liking to matcha, but has been seen enjoying sweets in ''[[HZ019|The Bittersweet Truth]]''. In addition, she is easily startled by loud noises and has shown to be easily provokable, as seen during her first training match against [[Captain Pikachu]], in which his {{m|Double Team}} strategy frustrated her. Despite being a {{type|Grass}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, she was shown to dislike water, but dosen't mind relaxing in a tube, as seen in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]''. Initially, Sprigatito was a lot more free-spirited and did not seem interested in [[Liko]] at all, scratching her hand during their first meeting and running off to mind her own business. However, after witnessing the effort her Trainer was putting in order to actually understand her habits, she started to break out of her shell and eventually came to appreciate her affection, allowing Liko to carry her in her arms or taking the initiative to sit on her shoulder or atop her head. Furthermore, upon witnessing the lengths her Trainer was willing to go in order to protect her, even during their initial hardships, such as when they were [[HZ002|falling from a height at the Indigo Academy]] or when [[HZ003|Liko rescued her from the Explorers]], she became very close and loyal to Liko. Although her bond with her Trainer is pretty strong, she can get upset with her at times, specially if Liko does something she doesn't like or approve of, but does understand her well-meaning intentions to help their friends.
[[File:Liko Meowscarada jealous.png|thumb|250px|left|Meowscarada's jealousy when others receive Liko's affection or attention]]
Ever since her time at [[Marnya's house]], Sprigatito was insecure and afraid of her own strength, as she feared causing serious harm to her friends. Liko attributed this reasoning to explain Sprigatito's initial aversion to using Leafage when they first met. However, through Liko's support and encouragement, she let go of her fear and became more confident in herself, even coming around to enjoy battling and developing a desire to become stronger, especially to keep Liko safe from endangerment. Also, Meowscarada wants to be the one to battle, as seen in ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', when she gets upset that she isn't the one battling [[Katy]].

While understanding that Liko is a kind person who has care for everyone around her and the bond they both share will always be the strongest, Sprigatito has shown to get jealous of both people and Pokémon getting or receiving her Trainer's attention and affection, as seen with [[Alex]]'s {{p|Fidough}} in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'' and [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] in ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]''. However, Sprigatito quickly let go of her jealousy towards Fidough and Terapagos at different points after she befriended them. After evolving into Meowscarada and spending a year away from the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], her jealousy and possessiveness of Liko grew stronger. As shown in ''[[HZ093|Clash of the Nidothing Fans]]'', she became increasingly annoyed with [[Litten Smitten]] receiving Liko's full attention, and when the former's two {{p|Litten}} climbed onto Liko's legs, Meowscarada grabbed them and threw the two Fire Cat Pokémon off her, and refused to apologize afterwards. In ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage!]]'', she got in-between Liko and [[Ult]] as they talked and hugged the former while glaring at Ult, annoyed with the attention Liko was giving him. She is also not completely emotionally closed off, as she remains very good friends with the Pokémon in the Rising Volt Tacklers, specifically [[Roy's Skeledirge]] and [[Dot's Quaquaval]], even after being separated for a year.
[[File:Charcadet Hatterene Meowscarada Terapagos.png|thumb|250px|Meowscarada, Hatterene, Charcadet, and Pagogo]]
Upon meeting a [[wild]] {{p|Hatenna}} in ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', she didn't show her jealous side towards the Calm Pokémon, as she helped Liko look after her, which led them to form a close friendship and become teammates when her Trainer {{pkmn2|caught}} her, after encouraging her to stay with them. Ever since Hatenna joined the group, Sprigatito became protective of her, as she came to see her as her little sister and would get concerned when she would wander off on her own, as shown in ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', when she ran away from [[Dot]]'s strong emotions, but was relieved that she was safe when the group found her. In ''[[HZ051|The Flower Tower]]'', despite Florgato feeling that Liko is paying more attention to Hatenna and Terapagos, she still doesn't hold a grudge against the former and allows Liko to put Hatenna in her arms as the latter looks for the Tera Pokémon. They maintain their friendship after they both evolved at different points, even when they both evolved into their final stages. Meowscarada also enjoys carrying {{p|Hattrem}} in her arms as they journey alongside their Trainer. After she evolved into {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, Meowscarada comes to not mind sharing her affection for their Trainer with her. In addition to Hatterene, while she was in her first two stages, Meowscarada doesn't mind holding Pagogo in her arms as well.

When {{p|Charcadet}} joined the group in ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Meowscarada came to show respect for its determination and devotion, as she felt a kinship with it and understands that it wants to get stronger like she does in order to protect Liko from danger. Meowscarada also became a mentor figure to Charcadet, even helping it realize that she and the rest of their teammates can defend themselves and it's okay for Charcadet to be protected by them in return, and is willing to do what she can to help it grow as a battler. Like she is with Hatterene, Meowscarada is protective of Charcadet and sees it as her youngest sibling, as she doesn't show any sign of jealousy towards the Fire Child Pokémon's bond with Liko. Meowscarada would even praise Charcadet for its bravery and efforts, especially in Pokémon battles. In addition, Meowscarada would sometimes restrain Charcadet when it wants to battle or if it can't stay in one place. She maintains her bond with it after it evolved into {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}, as she looked on with pride to see the Fire Warrior Pokémon become stronger.

As a Sprigatito, Meowscarada was capable of releasing a sweet scent from her paws that relaxed those who smelled it. Sunbathing strengthens the power of her sweet scent, as noted by Liko herself. This aroma was strong enough to put [[Zirc]]'s {{p|Rhydon}} to sleep in the middle of their battle in ''The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)'' and to calm Lucius's {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}} down in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]''. Moreover, Meowscarada has shown to be a tactic battler and was specially adept at using her Leafage, and later {{m|Magical Leaf}}, for various purposes. In ''[[HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?]]'', it was revealed that her proficiency with the move had garnered her some popularity around Marnya's house even before partnering with Liko. Since becoming her Pokémon, however, Sprigatito gained even more control over Leafage: as of ''[[HZ020|Kabu's Battle Training!]]'', she became able to control its speed, quantity, and power to better suit the situation. Her Leafage can also be used to spread her sweet scent over large areas, as seen in ''Fiery Galarian Moltres'', and to blind opponents, usually in preparation for a sneak attack or for escaping—both applications point to Floragato's natural ingenuity, which matches perfectly with Liko's observational skills, allowing her to circumvent her lack of raw strength.

After evolving into Meowscarada, she has been able to hold her own against both [[Legendary Pokémon]] like [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] and Pokémon strengthened by [[Laquium]], integrating her newfound {{m|Flower Trick}} move into her strategies, allowing her to overwhelm opponents. She also seems to prefer tying down opponents with the invisible wire connected to her trick flower to keep them from moving. Meowscarada has additionally shown a more mischievous and prankish side of her personality, such as when she purposely startled Ult with a flower bomb aboard the [[Brave Olivine]], much to her amusement. Despite her possessiveness of Liko, she can be greatly selfless when it comes to her friends, shoving Crocalor out of the way to prevent him from getting hit during their battle with [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'' and taking the brunt of a {{m|Flare Blitz}} from Diana's {{p|Arcanine}} to protect Charcadet in ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]''.

===Appearance===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" |As a Floragato
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Floragato ({{color2|000|Grass (type)|Grass}})
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |As a {{color2|000|Terastal phenomenon|Terastallized}} Meowscarada ({{color2|000|Grass (type)|Grass}})
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Liko Sprigatito.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Floragato.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Floragato Terastal.png|250px]]
| [[File:Liko Meowscarada Terastal.png|250px]]
|}

===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|grass|dark|Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Sprigatito Leafage|1=Sprigatito Scratch|2=Sprigatito Quick Attack|3=Sprigatito Magical Leaf|4=Floragato Scratch|5=Floragato Magical Leaf}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Leafage as a Sprigatito|1=Scratch as a Sprigatito|2=Quick Attack as a Sprigatito|3=Magical Leaf as a Sprigatito|4=Scratch as a Floragato|5=Magical Leaf as a Floragato}}|image2=Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}||0=Floragato Quick Attack|1=Floragato Acrobatics|2=Meowscarada Magical Leaf|3=Meowscarada Acrobatics|4=Meowscarada Sucker Punch|5=Meowscarada Flower Trick 2|6=Meowscarada Quick Attack}}.png|caption2=Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 7}}|0=Quick Attack as a Floragato|1=Acrobatics as a Floragato|2=Magical Leaf|3=Acrobatics|4=Sucker Punch|5=Flower Trick|6=Quick Attack}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)}}
{{anmov|normal|Scratch|HZ007|Special Training with Cap!}}
{{anmov|normal|Quick Attack|HZ007|Special Training with Cap!|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZ040|Farewell, Sprigatito?|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|flying|Acrobatics|HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End|rec=yes}}
{{anmov|dark|Sucker Punch|HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!}}
{{anmov|grass|Flower Trick|HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde|rec=yes}}
{{anmov/f|dark}}

====Moves improvised====
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!{{color|FFF|Picture}}
!{{color|FFF|First Used In}}
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!{{color|FFF|Partnered With}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| rowspan="2" | [[File:Liko Sprigatito aromatic Leafage.png|150px]]
|''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]''
|{{m|Leafage}}
|[[Roy's Wattrel]] and [[Friede's Charizard]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
| colspan="3" style="text-align:left" |'''Description:''' Sprigatito kneads her forepaws at the ground repeatedly, causing a soothing aroma to begin wafting into the air. She then fires off several {{m|Leafage}} attacks, spreading the aroma all around the area to calm down the target. Wattrel and Charizard flap their wings to blow the aromatic Leafage in the opponent's direction. This was used to calm down [[Lucius]]'s {{rf|Galarian}} {{p|Moltres}}.
|}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:0906Sprigatito HZ anime.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:0907Floragato HZ anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:0908Meowscarada HZ anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Reveal Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Airdate Promo Artwork.png|x150px]]
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| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Official artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Reveal artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 2.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 3.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background:#{{grass color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 5.jpg|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{dark color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 7.jpg|x200px]]
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| First poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Second poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Third poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Fifth poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| Seventh poster from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
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| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Sprigatito|Sprigatito]], [[a:Category:Floragato|Floragato]], and [[a:Category:Meowscarada|Meowscarada images on the Bulbagarden Archives]].
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background:#{{grass color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Uniform.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Sprigatito V2.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Floragato.png|x125px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File: HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko uniform Meowscarada Hattrem.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem.png|x125px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem Pagogo.png|x125px]]
|-
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hattrem Pagogo Charcadet.png|x125px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Pagogo Charcadet.png|x125px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:auto" |[[File:HZ eyecatch Liko Meowscarada Hatterene Pagogo Armarouge.png|x125px]]
|-
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Liko Floragato HZM.png|thumb|180px|Floragato in {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Floragato appeared in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga, playing the same role she does in the animated series. She debuted in [[HZM00]] as a Sprigatito and evolved into a Floragato in [[HZM03]].
====Appearance====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{grass color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Liko Sprigatito HZM.png|150px]]
|}
====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass||Liko {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Sprigatito Leafage|1=Floragato Magical Leaf}} HZM.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Leafage as a Sprigatito|1=Magical Leaf}}}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|HZM01}}
{{anmov|grass|Magical Leaf|HZM03}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Liko Sprigatito PMLT.png|thumb|150px|Sprigatito in [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]] manga.

====Moves used====
{{anmov/h|grass}}
{{anmov|grass|Leafage|PMLT01|}}
{{anmov/f|grass}}
{{-}}

===Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~===
[[File:Liko Floragato DVT.png|thumb|180px|Floragato in [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]]]]
Sprigatito appears as a main character in the [[Pocket Monsters ~The Detouring Volt Tacklers!!~]] manga.

In DVT11, it was revealed that Sprigatito evolved into a {{p|Floragato}}.

====Appearance====
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|-
! style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |As a Sprigatito
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Liko Sprigatito DVT.png|150px]]
|}

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==In the games==
===[[Core series]]===
[[File:L1K0W1TH906.jpg|thumb|300px|Password reveal from Pokémon Singapore's Facebook page]]
A Sprigatito based on Liko's Sprigatito was distributed to players who inserted a password. The password could be used to obtain Sprigatito from March 15 to September 30, 2024. The password was <code>L1K0 W1TH 906</code>.

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|teratype=Grass
|ot={{tt|Liko|English, German, French, Spanish, Italian}} {{tt|リコ|Japanese}} {{tt|리코|Korean}} {{tt|莉可|Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese}}
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|ability=Overgrow
|nature=Quirky
|fateful=yes
|met=the Pokémon animated show
|ribbon=Classic
|ribbon2=Partner
|hpiv=20|atkiv=20|defiv=20|spaiv=20|spdiv=29|speiv=20
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leafage|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Physical
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{{G9event/entrybottom|sv|Password: <code>L1K0 W1TH 906</code>|March 15 to September 30, 2024}}
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===[[Spin-off game]]s===
====[[Pokémon Mezastar]]====
Sprigatito appears in [[Pokémon Mezastar]] as one of Liko's Pokémon. It appears as an opponent during the {{mezastar|Gorgeous Star set 1|first Gorgeous Star set}}.

=====As an opponent=====
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{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Sprigatito|img=906Sprigatito|move=Leafage|movetype=Grass}}
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{{-}}

=====Disks=====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|Grass}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-069|{{OBP|Sprigatito|4-1-069}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Sprigatito|Anime Special Illustration Tag Campaign}}|Grass||}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|Grass}}

====[[Pokémon GO]]====
[[File:GO0907Horizons2025.png|130px|thumb|Floragato with Liko's hairpin]]
From March 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., to March 11, 2024, at 8:00 p.m. local time and April 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 22, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, as part of Pokémon GO's ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event''<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration Celebrate the release of Pokémon Horizons: The Series with a new event!]</ref><ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/pokemon-horizons-anime-celebration-2025/ Tinkatink makes its smashing debut in the return of the Pokémon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event!]</ref>, which was based on ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', several Pokémon based on those encountered in the animated series appeared more frequently in the wild, in {{GO|Raid Battle|raids}}, from [[List of Eggs in Pokémon GO|Eggs]], from [[Field Research]] tasks, and during [[Photography#Pokémon GO|surprise encounters]]. During the first and second event, Sprigatito appeared in the wild from Field Research tasks, and during the second event, Floragato wearing a hat with Liko's pin also appeared in the wild, and during the raid and surprise encounters. Additionally, from April 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., to April 23, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. local time, a special Floragato [[Timed Research]] event was held in Pokémon GO. After entering the code '907andLIKO' in the Pokémon GO Web Store, players received quests that, upon completion, would guarantee an encounter with a special Floragato wearing a hat with Liko's pin.

==Trivia==
* Meowscarada is the first [[first partner Pokémon]] to have been obtained by a main character in the first episode of a new series since [[Dawn's Piplup]] was obtained in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', 766 episodes earlier.
** She is also the first to have a confirmed [[Ability]] since [[Clemont's Chespin]], whose Ability was confirmed in ''[[XY015|An Appetite for Battle!]]'', 461 episodes earlier.
* Meowscarada is the first {{type|Grass}} first partner Pokémon to:
** Have been obtained as the actual first Pokémon of a main character.
** Have been obtained by a female main character since [[May's Venusaur]], who was caught as a {{p|Bulbasaur}} in ''[[AG073|Grass Hysteria!]]'', 885 episodes earlier.
*** She is also the first to reach her final evolution that is owned by a main character other than {{Ash}} since {{an|May}}'s Venusaur as well, having been revealed in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', 776 episodes earlier.
** Have [[Evolution|evolved]] under a main character's ownership since [[Ash's Torterra]], who evolved from {{p|Grotle}} in ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', 645 episodes earlier.
*** She is also the first to reach her final stage since Ash's {{p|Torterra}} as well.
** Be dual-typed since [[Ash's Rowlet]], who was caught in ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', 377 episodes earlier.
* Out of the three [[Paldea]] first partner Pokémon featured in {{aniseries|HZ}}, Meowscarada is the only one to:
** Have been obtained by her Trainer in her debut episode.
** Not have been with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] as a wild Pokémon.
** Be confirmed female.
** Have a confirmed Ability.
** Not have Terastallized in her {{p|Sprigatito|first evolutionary stage}}.
** Have fully evolved prior to the one year time skip.
** Receive one [[Pokédex entry]].
** To have learned their respective [[signature move]] the same episode they evolved into their final form.
* Meowscarada is the first {{type|Dark}} Pokémon owned by a female main character since [[Misty's Gyarados|Misty's Mega Gyarados]], who was revealed in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', 338 episodes earlier.
* Overall, Meowscarada took 87 episodes after her [[HZ001|debut]] to fully evolve, the fastest of all Grass-type first partner Pokémon belonging to a main character in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
** Floragato's Evolution into Meowscarada, specifically, took only 43 episodes, from ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' to ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', which is the shortest period of time a Grass-type first partner Pokémon belonging to a main character ever took to evolve in the animated series.
** Both of Meowscarada's Evolutions happened during battles against {{Shiny}} {{type|Dragon}} [[Legendary Pokémon]]: the [[Black Rayquaza]] and the [[White Zygarde]].
* Meowscarada is the first Pokémon owned by a main character to {{Tera}}stallize in the animated series.
* Prior to Meowscarada's gender being confirmed as female in ''[[HZ036|Mission: Find Oinkologne's Partner!]]'', Liko's VA [[Minori Suzuki]] had hinted towards the Pokémon being female in an interview, comparing them to sisters.<ref>[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2301285/full/ Minori Suzuki Interview]</ref> In another interview, Roy's VA [[Yuka Terasaki]] suggested the same by stating that Liko and Sprigatito have a "friendship between girls".<ref>[https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2302588/full/ Yuka Terasaki Interview]</ref>
* Prior to her Evolution in ''From So Far Away'', a poster featuring Floragato was leaked on Family AnimeFesta for a Japanese event for ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''. This, however, was soon removed. After ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' aired, the poster was released on [https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR official Japanese Twitter page]. It was also foreshadowed in ''CoroCoro Ichiban!'' Magazine, where Floragato was featured on a pencil case that came with ordering the magazine.
* Meowscarada is the first Pokémon to be distributed in the [[core series]] games with a {{DL|List of Ribbons in the games|Partner Ribbon}}.

==Notes==
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(Japanese: '''ステラ・フィナーレ''' ''Stellar Finale'') is the 136th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,368th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 1, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]] meet [[Hamber]] again.
* Roy [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] the [[Black Rayquaza]] for the first time.
* [[Amethio]] is revealed to have obtained a [[Mega Ring]] and a [[Zygardite]].
* Amethio Mega Evolves the [[White Zygarde]] for the first time.
* [[Spinel]] is separated from the [[Laquium]] Core.
* [[Pagogo]] successfully purifies the Laquium Core, erasing it in the process.
* Liko battles Spinel and wins.
* Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} abandons him.
* Liko, Roy, and Amethio release Pagogo, Rayquaza, and Zygarde, respectively.
* Pagogo and the [[Six Heroes]], except for Rayquaza, choose to remain at [[Laqua]].
* Spinel is arrested for his crimes.
* [[Cervantis]] becomes the chairman of [[Exceed]] once again.
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] clear their name.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{me|Zygarde}} ([[White Zygarde]])
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{me|Rayquaza}} ([[Black Rayquaza]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]


* [[Ludlow|Mighty G]]

* [[Friede]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Spinel]]


* [[Hamber]]
* [[Cervantis]]
* [[Yanga]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Ann]]
* [[Clavell]]
* [[Jacq]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]


* [[Niko]]
* [[Rob]]
* [[Dash]]
* [[Litten Smitten]]
* [[Stunner Fisk]]
* {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal, Terastal, and Stellar Form}})
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})

* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}; {{Tera}}stallized)

* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]]; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]; {{Tera}}stallized)

* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}}; {{Tera}}stallized)



* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Dragonite]])













* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})


* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}})

* {{p|Zygarde}} ([[Amethio]]'s; [[White Zygarde]]; {{form|Zygarde|Cells and Complete Forme}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Zygarde]]; {{Shiny}})

* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Spinel]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Spinel]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Mow Rotom}})
* {{p|Ursaluna}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}})






* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s)
* {{p|Scream Tail}} ([[Coral]]'s; Screamypuff; {{Tera}}stallized)

* {{p|Garganacl}} ([[Sidian]]'s)



* {{p|Xatu}} ([[Chalce]]'s)
* {{p|Samurott}} ([[Ann]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pawmot}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Wash Rotom}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Wash Rotom}})
* {{p|Pecharunt}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Primeape}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Heatmor}} ([[Explorers]]')











* {{p|Arboliva}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Moltres}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Lapras}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kleavor}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Gouging Fire}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pansage}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Blitzle}}
* {{p|Stantler}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Clefairy}} (×2)

==Trivia==
* There is no [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]] segment for this episode.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* The [[title card]] for this episode is shown over the background directly, and thus is not read aloud.
* If not counting {{pkmn|movie}}s or the [[Mega Evolution Specials]], this is the first episode in the {{pkmn|animated series}} in which a [[Legendary Pokémon]] is seen [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].
** This is also the first time in all of the animated series that a Legendary Pokémon required a [[Mega Stone]] and a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with a [[Key Stone]] to Mega Evolve.
* This episode marks the first time that a:
** Female main character has officially released a non-temporarily owned Pokémon [[DP019|without recatching it in the same episode]] since {{an|Misty}} released her {{TP|Misty|Togetic}} in ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]'', 1,049 episodes earlier.
** [[Legendary Pokémon]] owned by a main character has officially been released.
* This is the last episode of the ''[[Rising Again]]'' chapter.
* The preview segment was replaced by special trailers for the upcoming ''[[Wonder Voyage]]'' arc.
* Similar to [[HZ089]] when White Zygarde abandoned Gibeon, Umbreon abandoned Spinel for his selfish actions.

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==

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(Japanese: '''ステラ・フィナーレ''' ''Stellar Finale'') is the 136th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,368th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on May 1, 2026.
{{spoilers}}



==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Ult]] meet [[Hamber]] again.
* [[Amethio]] is revealed to have obtained a [[Mega Ring]] and a [[Zygardite]].
* Amethio [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] the [[White Zygarde]] for the first time.
* Roy Mega Evolves the [[Black Rayquaza]] for the first time.
* [[Spinel]] is separated from the [[Laquium]] Core.
* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and their allies successfully destroy and erase the Laquium Core.
* Liko battles Spinel and wins.
* Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} abandons him for his actions, with Spinel following after her.
* Spinel is arrested for his crimes.
* Cervantis becomes the chairman of Exceed once again.
* The Rising Volt Tacklers clear their name.

{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
* {{me|Zygarde}} ([[White Zygarde]])
=====TV episode debuts=====
* {{me|Rayquaza}} ([[Black Rayquaza]])

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]


* [[Ludlow|Mighty G]]

* [[Friede]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Spinel]]


* [[Hamber]]
* [[Cervantis]]
* [[Yanga]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Ann]]
* [[Clavell]]
* [[Jacq]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]


* [[Niko]]
* [[Rob]]
* [[Dash]]
* [[Litten Smitten]]
* [[Stunner Fisk]]
* {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Sprigatito}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Floragato}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; fantasy)
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal, Terastal, and Stellar Form}})
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})

* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}; {{Tera}}stallized)

* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]]; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Rayquaza]]; {{Tera}}stallized)

* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}}; {{Tera}}stallized)



* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Dragonite]])













* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})


* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}})

* {{p|Zygarde}} ([[Amethio]]'s; [[White Zygarde]]; {{form|Zygarde|Cells and Complete Forme}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Zygarde]]; {{Shiny}})

* {{p|Eevee}} ([[Spinel]]'s; flashback)
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Spinel]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Mow Rotom}})
* {{p|Ursaluna}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}})






* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s)
* {{p|Scream Tail}} ([[Coral]]'s; Screamypuff; {{Tera}}stallized)

* {{p|Garganacl}} ([[Sidian]]'s)



* {{p|Xatu}} ([[Chalce]]'s)
* {{p|Samurott}} ([[Ann]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pawmot}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Wash Rotom}})
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{form|Rotom|Wash Rotom}})
* {{p|Pecharunt}} ([[Diana]]'s; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Primeape}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Heatmor}} ([[Explorers]]')











* {{p|Arboliva}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Arboliva}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Moltres}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Moltres}}; [[Galarian form|Galarian Form]]; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Lapras}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Lapras}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Kleavor}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Kleavor}}; {{pkmn2|giant}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Gouging Fire}} (formerly {{OP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}; {{Tera}}stallized)
* {{p|Pansage}}
* {{p|Bidoof}}
* {{p|Oddish}}
* {{p|Pidgey}}
* {{p|Bulbasaur}}
* {{p|Blitzle}}
* {{p|Stantler}}
* {{p|Clefable}}
* {{p|Clefairy}} (×2)

==Trivia==
* There is no [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]] segment for this episode.
* This episode does not contain any [[eyecatch]]es, instead having the [[series]] logo on the screen before and after the commercial break.
* The [[title card]] for this episode is shown over the background directly, and thus is not read aloud.
* If not counting {{pkmn|movie}}s or the [[Mega Evolution Specials]], this is the first episode in the {{pkmn|animated series}} in which a [[Legendary Pokémon]] is seen [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].
** This is also the first time in all of the animated series that a Legendary Pokémon required a [[Mega Stone]] and a {{pkmn|Trainer}} with a [[Key Stone]] to Mega Evolve.
* This episode marks the first time that a:
** Female main character has officially released a Pokémon, not counting {{an|Dawn|release}} [[DP019|then recaptures]] or {{an|Lana|temporary}} {{an|Lillie|captures}} [[SM078|then released]], since {{an|Misty}} released her {{TP|Misty|Togetic}} in ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage!]]'', 1,049 episodes earlier.
** [[Legendary Pokémon]] owned by a main character has officially been released.
* This is the last episode of the ''[[Rising Again]]'' chapter.
* The preview segment was replaced by special trailers for the upcoming ''[[Wonder Voyage]]'' arc.

===Errors===
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==In other languages==

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Laquium

2026-04-25T08:45:59Z

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[[File:Laquium cluster.png|thumb|250px|A cluster of Laquium in [[Laqua]]]]
'''Laquium''' (Japanese: '''ラクリウム''' ''Rakurium''), also referred to as the '''Treasure of Eternity''' (Japanese: '''永遠のめぐみ''' ''Eternal Blessing'') by [[Exceed]], is a mysterious, energetic substance of extraterrestrial origin featured prominently in {{aniseries|HZ}}. It manifests in the form of pink crystals, is found exclusively in the deepest areas of [[Laqua]], and appears to have some connection to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}}.

After the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Exceed, under the leadership of [[Spinel]], started developing products with Laquium, namely the [[Strong Sphere]]s, their prototype the Laquium Sphere, and their upgrade the Super Strong Sphere.

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:Laquium components.png|thumb|left|250px|The inert extraterrestrial components that make up Laquium]]
As revealed in ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', long ago, Laquium was created as the result of extraterrestrial components found on a massive meteor undergoing a chemical reaction upon its fall onto the [[Pokémon world]], destroying [[Mount Pericarp]]'s summit and creating the crater where [[Laqua]] currently sits at in the process. The meteor itself transformed into the Laquium Core, which is said to produce Laquium endlessly.
[[File:Laquium mist.png|thumb|250px|Laquium spreading its mist all over [[Laqua]]]]
100 years prior to the events of {{aniseries|HZ}}, the original [[Explorers]], composed of [[Lucius]], [[Rystal]], and [[Gibeon]], found the Pokémon paradise known as Laqua. Deep into the paradise, they discovered a large chunk of pink crystals, which were overstimulating the growth of the nearby plants to the point of actually devastating the land. Lucius and Rystal tried to leave Laqua, but Gibeon ignored them and had his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] dig the crystals out. This, however, caused the Laquium to activate, expand uncontrollably, and release a pink mist over the area, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go berserk. The expansion created a fissure on the ground below Gibeon, causing him to fall inside. The [[Six Heroes]] released themselves from their [[Ancient Poké Ball]]s and tried to contain the crystals, but to no avail. Afterwards, Rystal's {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and gave some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes, allowing them to seal the Laquium away. As a result of this, Lucius was trapped in Laqua, but the Laquium kept him alive for over 100 years.

Gibeon survived the fall thanks to the power of the Laquium shard he managed to keep. In the aftermath, he founded [[Exceed]] to conduct research on the mineral and managed to extend his lifespan with the mist released by Laquium.

===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Laquium.png|thumb|left|250px|The "Treasure of Eternity", a Laquium shard owned by [[Exceed]]]]
Laquium was first mentioned by Gibeon in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', while he mused about his desire to reach Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', Friede returned to his previous workplace, Exceed, and asked his former boss, [[Cervantis]], about the "Treasure of Eternity", something he had learned of while working there, suspecting a connection to Terapagos, but the man was unable to give him satisfying answers. Later, Friede managed to sneak on the vault where the Treasure of Eternity was being kept, only to find an empty vault labeled "Laquium", establishing the two names refer to the same substance. Unbeknownst to Friede, the responsible for taking the Laquium away was [[Spinel]].

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Spinel interrupted [[Liko]] and [[Amethio]]'s battle and, as an experiment, used the mist generated by the Laquium sample he stolen on his {{p|Umbreon}}, causing it to go berserk, grow more powerful, and defeat Amethio's {{Tera}}stallized {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in a single hit. Terapagos, angered by the sight of Laquium, transformed into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} and destroyed the sample with its power, forcing Umbreon back into its normal state in the process. Reflecting upon this, Spinel concluded that Terapagos and Laquium must be polar opposites.
[[File:Pagogo Six Heroes Laquium HZ089.png|thumb|250px|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] attempting to purify Laqua from Laquium]]
The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and the Explorers arrived at Laqua in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]''. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon arrived at the epicenter of the Laquium spread and inserted a shard into his suit, allowing him to regain the use of his legs. Then, he had Zygarde mine a large cluster of Laquium crystals, only to witness as Lucius emerged from it, still alive. Despite Lucius's warnings, Gibeon still allows the Explorers to excavate the Laquium Core and activate it for unlimited Laquium production. Later, the Six Heroes lent Pagogo their strength, allowing it to transform into its Stellar Form and seemingly purify Laqua from the Laquium in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', causing Gibeon and Lucius to disappear. Spinel, however, managed to store some of the mist into Laquium Spheres, which he then promptly used on the Six Heroes, causing them (except for Rayquaza) to go berserk and wreak havoc across Laqua.

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', [[Dot]] helped [[Roy]] in tracking down a wild {{p|Slaking}} that was possibly under the effects of Laquium, which was thought to have been completely destroyed a year ago. Roy and [[Ult]], with further help from [[Captain Pikachu]], eventually managed to take it down. This discovery led Roy to travel to [[Kanto]]'s [[Indigo Academy]] to find Liko and ask for her help.
[[File:Exceed Strong Sphere.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Strong Sphere]], a Laquium-based device made by [[Exceed]]]]
On their travels, Liko and Roy found more instances of Pokémon being affected by Laquium, far away from Laqua: two wild {{p|Steelix}} in ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', a wild {{p|Vileplume}} in ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'', and even a trained Pokémon, {{OBP|Pepper|HZ102}}'s {{p|Scovillain}}, in ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]''. Such instances became known as "Laquium Signs" and were resolved by exhausting the affected Pokémon and having Pagogo, in its Terastal Form, purify the Laquium away. In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', Friede confirmed, from first-hand experience, that Laquium still exists in Laqua, given that the Core wasn't completely purified.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Liko and Roy infiltrated Exceed's [[Exceed Testing Center|Testing Center]] to investigate their connection to Laquium. They witnessed the corporation conducting a public test with [[Strong Sphere]]s, with [[Dash]] using it on her {{p|Swanna}}, allowing it to overpower foes even at a massive disadvantage, but causing it to become extremely weakened afterwards. Liko and Roy were then spotted amongst the crowd by [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] and challenged to an exhibition match, but the battle ended quickly after the Explorers used Strong Spheres of their own on their Pokémon. From this point onwards, the Strong Spheres were most commonly seen used by the Explorers, such as [[Indi]], [[Rubina]], and [[Chalce]]. In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', a more advanced version of the Strong Sphere, the Super Strong Sphere, was revealed and experimented on the captured Six Heroes.
[[File:Laquium Core.png|thumb|250px|The awakened Laquium Core]]
In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', Briar theorised that Pagogo would need to resonate with all eighteen Tera Types with the same wavelength as the Six Heroes in order to properly purify the Laquium Core. In [[HZ126]], it was decided that Liko, Roy, and Dot's Pokémon, as well as [[Captain Pikachu]], {{an|Nemona}}'s {{p|Pawmot}}, and [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}}, would be accounting for most of the remaining Tera Types, leaving only two unaccounted for: {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Poison}}, which would be covered by [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}} in the [[HZ127|following episode]] and [[Diana]]'s {{p|Pecharunt}} in [[HZ132]], respectively.

After training and returning to Laqua, the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies began to purify the Laquium Core in [[HZ135]]. However, due to the external stimulus of the purification attempt and Spinel's tenacity as they merged, the Core was ultimately awakened as a form of rejection response, causing it to attack seemingly on its own and even undo the effects of Pagogo's Terastallization. Despite what its behavior implied, it did not gain a consciousness upon awakening and was, instead, only reacting to what had just attacked it. Moreover, it was constantly growing more and more resistant as it absorbed incoming move, causing repeated attacks to become less effective as time went on.
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==Effects and characteristics==
[[File:Spinel Umbreon Laquium.png|thumb|250px|[[Spinel]]'s {{p|Umbreon}} under the effects of Laquium's mist]]
Laquium's main characteristic is its ability to generate a pink mist when subjected to strong external impact, which has different effects on {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, [[human]]s, and [[Flora of the Pokémon world|plants]]. When affecting a Pokémon, the Laquium mist can draw out its latent power, while turning them vicious and enraged in the process, as well as causing self-inflicted bodily injury and complete exhaustion. Additionally, the affected Pokémon may become [[Obedience|disobedient]], no longer following its [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]]'s orders and picking its moves and targets on its own. A Pokémon affected by Laquium can be identified by the pink aura surrounding its body, which can also be seen when the Pokémon uses a [[move]]. Depending on its use, Laquium can extend the lifespan of humans, keeping their bodies younger for longer periods of time, though at the cost of over reliance on the crystals in a weakening state, humans who have had their life extended by Laquium will eventually fade away and die if their source of Laquium runs out or is destroyed. Its mist may also stimulate the growth of plants, but overexposure to the mist can actually start devastating land, causing plants to die and wither away. [[Mollie]] theorizes that Laquium's power is based on forcing the activation of cell replacement, constantly creating a strong, renewed body. It was also shown to be extremely unstable, primarily near the Core, as demonstrated when [[Gibeon]] tried digging it out of the ground. In turn, this caused the crystals to grow and expand uncontrollably around the area, spreading a mist so dense into the air that it formed a huge pillar that blocked out the sun.

Laquium appears to have a connection to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Terapagos}}, as both seem to be opposing forces. Terapagos seems to be the only way to purify the Laquium from an affected Pokémon, which it can do in either its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal or Stellar Form}}. While Terapagos was not able to completely purify the Laquium from Laqua in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', it has been stated to be able to by [[Diana]] and [[Briar]], though only after resonating with eighteen different {{Tera|Tera Type}}s from Pokémon at the level of the [[Six Heroes]].

[[Spinel]] has used Laquium and the mist it releases to create a series of devices capable of empowering Pokémon, at the cost of leaving them in an agressive state that causes great pain as the battle goes on. The first iteration was the prototypical Laquium Sphere, which then led to the mass production of the [[Strong Sphere]] by [[Exceed]] and, later, to the further upgraded Super Strong Sphere.

<gallery widths="250">
Laqua withered area.png|An area of [[Laqua]] that was completely withered away by Laquium
Laquium Hyper Beam.png|A {{m|Hyper Beam}} affected by Laquium
</gallery>

==Trivia==
* Laquium's effects on Pokémon are similar to that of the substance [[R]] from the [[Detective Pikachu series]], as both substances can empower and strengthen Pokémon, but also force them into a pained and rampaging state.
** The effects are also similar to the [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] phenomenon featured in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
* In ''[[HZ122|Roy vs. Friede: Wings of Fire!]]'', [[Friede]] claims the creation of Laquium was an astronomically rare event.
* The final boss battle against the awakened Laquium core is similar to the final battle against [[Ange|Hyperogue Ange Floette]] from Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Both bosses are non-Pokemon, non-living artificial constructs that have merged with a living being (Human and Pokemon respectively). These two constructs awakened and having a potential for mass destruction are due to human activities and hubris contributing to their increase in power.

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{speed color}}; border:3px solid #{{speed color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{speed color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ラクリウム ''Laqurium''
| From ラクア ''[[Laqua]]'' and ''-ium'' (common suffix used for {{wp|Systematic element name#IUPAC rules|names}} of metal elements)
|-
| English, French, German, European Spanish, Czech, Finnish, Polish
| Laquium
| Similar to its Japanese name
|-
| rowspan="2"|Latin American Spanish
| Laqualio<ref group=n name="HZ054">[[HZ054]] onwards</ref>
| From ''Laqua'' and ''-io'' (-ium)
|-
| Laquium<ref group=n name="HZ045">[[HZ054]]</ref>
| Same as its English name
|-
| rowspan="2"|Italian
| Laquion<ref group=n name="HZ054" />
| From ''Laqua'' and ''-ion'' (-ium)
|-
| Laquium<ref group=n name="HZ045" />
| Same as its English name
|-
| Korean
| 라쿠륨 ''Laqurium''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 拉庫質 ''Lākùzhí''
| From 拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ'' (Laqua) and 物質 ''wùzhí'' (material)
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 琉铄 ''Liúshuò''
| From 琉璃 ''liúlí'' (a kind of gem; archaic word for glass) and 乐土 ''Lètǔ'' (Laqua) with the {{wp|Radical 167|metal radical}} (钅) added to indicate it as a metal element
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Láquio
| From ''Laqua'' and ''-io'' (-ium)
|}
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''Treasure of Eternity''
{{langtable|color={{speed color}}|bordercolor={{speed color dark}}
|ja=永遠のめぐみ ''{{tt|Eien no Megumi|Eternal Blessing}}''
|zh_cmn=永遠的恩惠 ''{{tt|Yǒngyuǎn de Ēnhuì|Eternal Blessing}}''
|cs=Dar věčnosti
|fi=Ikuisuuden aarre
|fr=Trésor d'éternité
|de=Schatz der Ewigkeit
|it=Tesoro dell'eternità
|ko=영원한 은총 ''{{tt|Yeong'wonhan Eunchong|Eternal Blessing}}''
|pt_br=Tesouro da Eternidade
|es=Tesoro de la Eternidad
}}
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===Notes===
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Laqua

2026-04-24T15:31:15Z

Will of DC: /* Geography */

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|name=Laqua
|characters=ラクア
|japanese=Laqua
|image=Mount Pericarp Laqua.png
|imagesize=250px
|caption=Laqua atop [[Mount Pericarp]]
|region=Unknown
|epicode=HZ075
|episode=The Wonders of the World!
|colorscheme=Paldea
}}

'''Laqua''' (Japanese: '''ラクア''' ''Laqua'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive location in the [[Pokémon world]]. It is a mysterious Pokémon paradise told in fairytales and also the only place where the [[Laquium]] crystals can be found. It is located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], the "place where the land meets the sky".

As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Laqua's existence has become publicly known thanks to media manipulation orchestrated by [[Spinel]].

==History==
===Pre-series===
At some point in the past, a meteorite fell from space and crashed on the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], creating a huge crater where a special chemical reaction occurred, creating Laquium. Thanks to the energy generated by the Laquium, the bountiful environment of Laqua was eventually created. Overtime, fairytales started being told about Laqua, being known as the "Pokémon paradise".
[[File:Laqua Pidgeotto.png|250px|thumb|left|The [[Explorers]] travelling through Laqua]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, the [[Explorers]] [[Lucius]], [[Gibeon]], and [[Rystal]] had the goal to reach the Pokémon paradise named Laqua. After a long journey, the trio reached the Laqua, a beautiful paradise where all Pokémon, even [[Legendary Pokémon]], lived peacefully. Wondering how such a prosperous environment was created, they explored further in and discovered some pink crystals known as Laquium, which stimulated the growth of the plants around it, so much actually that it started devastating the land.
[[File:Pagogo seals Laqua.png|250px|thumb|right|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] sealing the [[Laquium]] in a giant barrier]]
Lucius and Rystal then decided to leave Laqua, worried that the crystal could influence them. However, Gibeon disagreed and started using his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to dig the crystals out, fascinated by their powers, but the crystals started to expand and spread its mist around, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go feral. Fearing they might bring the destruction of the world, Lucius called to his Six Heroes to stop it and even Gibeon's Zygarde tried to help. Gibeon fell into a crack created by the crystals, but Lucius and Rystal refused to give up: in response, [[Pagogo]] changed into its {{Form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and passed some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes so all of them could seal the Laquium away inside a giant shield. Lucius remained trapped inside it, while Rystal was able to leave Laqua and raised their {{OBP|Layla|Horizons|daughter}} on her own.

After surviving his fall thanks to the monarch, Gibeon reformed the Explorers to return to Laqua and take control of the Laquium there. He had also established their headquarters on Mount Pericarp so they could observe Laqua.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
The [[Explorers]]' [[journey]] to Laqua inspired many legends of the "[[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]]" and his [[Six Heroes]] reaching a legendary "Pokémon paradise".

Laqua was first mentioned, albeit not by name, in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''. It was part of the book [[Alex]] wrote about Lucius, describing it as a paradise sought by the Ancient Adventurer and his Pokémon, which they ultimately found and lived happily together in.
[[File:Laqua Ancient Adventurer Book.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the [[Six Heroes]] in Laqua as depicted in [[Alex]]'s book]]
Laqua was briefly mentioned by Lucius in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'' in a vision created by the [[Pagogo|unnamed Pokémon]] in Liko's pendant, comforting his {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} before disappearing and leaving her wondering what it was.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Diana]] revealed that Laqua is the name of the paradise that Lucius was looking for and that at some point {{an|Terapagos}} was with Lucius on this journey. It was implied that Terapagos may know where Laqua is located, as it jumped off the couch and headed towards the door after [[Liko]] mentioned the name, as if to go find it.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Terapagos expressed its desire to find Laqua. Liko, understanding its feelings, brought the idea up to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. They agreed to embark on this mission, but in order to complete it, needed to seek out the rest of the Six Heroes, the six Pokémon that accompanied Lucius in his adventure.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', it was revealed that Lucius's Pokémon made a promise with him to reunite again and that Lucius became one with Laqua.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', it was revealed that the [[Explorers]]' goal is also to find Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', it was revealed that [[Gibeon]] wanted to go to Laqua in order to find more [[Laquium]], mysterious crystals that produce a pink mist similar to the mist seen in {{p|Terapagos}}'s vision. Additionally, he told [[Amethio]] that Terapagos was the key to the paradise's gate and that he should seize it once it "awakens".

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', [[Raifort]] mentioned that she had read about Laqua in a history book. According to legends, it was 100 days and 100 nights away from Paldea and covered in shades of pink. Over time, it became a legend and fell into oblivion.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountering the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', Liko explained to [[Briar]] that she wanted to know more about Terapagos because it was related to Lucius, the Six Heroes, and Laqua.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', after [[Rystal]] was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]], she told the story of the original Explorers, including their last adventure in Laqua, to the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]]. After the end of the story, [[Friede]] asked her where Laqua is, though she didn't know since Lucius's Rayquaza was the one who took them there. However, Friede was determined that they could find it on their own.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo showed a flashback of Rystal and Lucius ready to find Laqua after forming the Six Heroes. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', after Rayquaza joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo regained all of its power, a flashback showed Lucius, Gibeon, and Rystal, along with their Pokémon, ready to enter Laqua. Afterwards, the group returned to the [[Brave Olivine]] and started following Rayquaza and Pagogo to the paradise.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at [[Pericarp Town]] as Rayquaza flew off to the top of the [[Mount Pericarp|mountain]]. In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede asked for information around town and learned that after the Explorers split up, the sun was blotted out, but after it reappeared, a [[Gibeon|long-haired scholar]] was found and treated by the {{OBP|matriarch|HZ084}}'s mother. After that, the group started making their way to Laqua, atop the mountain as Pagogo summoned each of the Six Heroes to aid them with the obstacles in their way.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ088.png|170px|thumb|left|[[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Amethio]] battling the [[White Zygarde]]]]
In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after the Rising Volt Tacklers reached Laqua, the Black Rayquaza returned to its Poké Ball to rest after flying for so long as the group began exploring the area. On the next day, they found the barrier that was used to seal the Laquium, completely covered in moss and rocks. The barrier was broken by Pagogo and Liko returned it to its Poké Ball to rest. This allowed Friede to go on ahead to make sure it was safe for the younger members. However, Friede and Liko, Roy and Dot were confronted by the Explorers. In the [[HZ086|next episode]], [[Chalce]], [[Sidian]], and [[Coral]] revealed to the trio that the they actually knew Laqua's location all along and established their headquarters on Pericarp Mountain to observe it. As the trios battled each other, Friede battled [[Spinel]], which ended with the victory of the Rising Volt Tacklers, however, this allowed Gibeon to reach the Laquium and spread out its mist.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon started digging out Laquium to reach its core underground. Amethio and the Rising Volt Tacklers tried to stop him, but he only did when the Laquium Zygarde dug out broke away, revealing Lucius, who was still alive inside of it. He explains the plan he made with Rayquaza and Zygarde to destroy the Laquium with the help of Pagogo and the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Gibeon refuses to allow it. The other Explorers start using machine to activate the Laquium core and Gibeon convinces Zygarde to fight for his sake one last time, Pagogo starts gathering the power of the Six Heroes into itself to purify the Laquium, while Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio face Gibeon.
[[File:Laqua locked.png|250px|thumb|Laqua after being locked down by [[Exceed]]]]
In ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', the quartet worked together to defeat Zygarde and after Liko's Floragato evolved into Meowscarada and dealt enough damage, Zygarde forfeitted the battle and abandoned Gibeon, giving the victory to the heroes now that Gibeon can't battle anymore. After his defeat, Pagogo was finally ready and flew above the Laquium alongside the Six Heroes before transforming into its Stellar Form. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally erased all Laquium in Laqua. After his defeat, Gibeon finally learns the errors of his way thanks to both Lucius and Amethio. Due to the lack of Laquium, both Lucius and Gibeon started vanishing, but they were able say goodbye to the others before leaving to the afterlife, where they'll be able to see Rystal again. After Gibeon's death, Spinel takes over as the new leader of the Explorers and uses his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except Rayquaza) to go berserk. The six started fighting each other, causing a great destruction to Laqua as a result, which forces the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio to escape. One year later, Spinel, who's now the leader of the Explorers and [[Exceed]] has completely taken over Laqua and lied to the public that the damage there was caused by the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In [[HZ133]], the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies return to Laqua to reach the Laquium core and have Pagogo destroy it along with all the remaining Laquium. In [[HZ134]], an all out battle with the Explorers occurred, with most of the Explorers admins and grunts ending up defeated, as well as the remaining wild Pokemon in the area being evacuated. In [[HZ135]], the final stages of the battle had commenced, all 18 Teratype Pokemon from the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies united to purge the Laquium core and rid the world of its danger. After Coral, Chalce and Sidian betrayed Spinel to stop his plans, in an act of recklessness and desperation Spinel merged with the Laquium core, the core then became a huge crystalline entity that attacked the alliance with countless laquium crystals, whilst regenrating constantly from their attacks, causing the alliance's plans to go awry. Despite this Liko and her allies refused to give up, determined to rid the world of the Laquium threat.
{{-}}

==Geography==
[[File:Laqua withered area.png|thumb|250px|right|The withered forest of Laqua]]
Laqua is a vast, beautiful land with a bountiful environment located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], known by the inhabitants of [[Pericarp Town]] as the "place where the land meets the sky", being so high up that many clouds and rainbows appear around it. Such appearance gave it the title of "Pokémon paradise". It is composed of a huge forest, mountain, and a grassy plain, with rivers, bushes, and trees that grow giant [[berries]]. It was completly untouched by [[human]]s.

Thanks to the bountiful land of Laqua, it has become the home of many different [[wild]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, which includes even [[Legendary Pokémon]]. There, they live together in harmony, they aren't scared nor bothered by the presence of humans, remain peaceful even around their natural [[Pokémon predation|predators or preys]], and even the most temperamental of the Pokémon remain peaceful. [[Friede]] also says that Laqua is full of a special energy that attracts Pokémon there. Deeper in the forest, there is a much rougher area, full of gigantic, grayed out trees. According to [[Gibeon]], this area flourished just as much as the others, but it seems that it had suddenly withered away.

Even deeper into the forest, there's a gray, withered area, but to a much worse state than the previous one. All plants there are completly grayed out and dead. At the center of the area, there's a huge cluster of [[Laquium]], special crystals that hold an astounding amount of energy. It's thanks to that energy that Laqua is so bountiful, however, further exposure to that energy can cause Pokémon to go feral and the plants to grow so much that they wither away. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', [[Lucius]] reveals that Laquium isn't originally from the Pokémon world, which implies it somehow landed there and created the Laqua paradise. Due to Gibeon's meddling with the crystals, the Laquium started expanding out and spreading its mist all over Laqua, destroying its environment and driving Pokémon berserk. Thanks to [[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]], the spreading of the Laquium and its mist was stopped, being sealed within a giant protective barrier, saving Laqua and the world from destruction.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Pagogo removed the barrier and in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Gibeon reached the Laquium and forced it to start expanding and spread out its mist once again, which caused even more damage to Laqua. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally purified all of the Laquium there, but Lucius claimed that Laqua won't end, even without Laquium, all thanks to the flourishing system that was established there. In the same episode, [[Spinel]] took possession of Laqua for the Explorers, but he also used his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) to go berserk, who started battling each other, which caused even more destruction across the Pokémon paradise. Due to the destruction caused by Spinel's horrifying actions, many of the Pokémon that lived in Laqua started fleeing the paradise for their own safety. One year after those events, Spinel claims that the environment there had begun to heal, but in [[HZ133]] it was revealed to be a complete lie, as the environment was still damaged and majority of the native Pokémon had since abandoned Laqua, leaving it mostly uninhabited. Among the few individual Pokemon remaining were being affected by the recent Laquium mining activities, causing them to go berserk, the Pokemon have since been temporarily evacuated by the White Zygarde, this evacuation occurred during the final conflict between the Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers.

==Pokémon seen in Laqua==

{| style="width: min-content"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Jumpluff|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiploom|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Combee|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beautifly|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Budew|disp=Budew (×2)|Laqua.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Marill|Laqua.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skitty|Laqua.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Altaria|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|dragon|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swablu|disp=Swablu (multiple)|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latios|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latias|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sawsbuck|disp=Sawsbuck (×2)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Deerling|disp=Deerling (×3)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Stantler|disp=Stantler (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Munna|Laqua Terrakion.png|psychic|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dunsparce|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Terrakion|Laqua Terrakion.png|rock|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Articuno|Laqua Legendary birds.png|ice|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Zapdos|Laqua Zapdos.png|electric|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Moltres|Laqua Legendary birds.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Butterfree|disp=Butterfree (×2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beedrill|Laqua Butterfree Beedrill.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgeotto|disp=Pidgeotto (multiple)|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Bidoof|disp=Bidoof (×2)|Laqua Bidoof.png|normal|link=no}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Tauros|disp=Tauros (×2)|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Scolipede|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxray|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxio|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primarina|Laqua Primarina.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ivysaur|disp=Ivysaur (×2)|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Venusaur|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefairy|disp=Clefairy (x3)|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefable|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Blitzle|disp=Blitzle (multiple)|Blitzle anime.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Boldore|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|rock|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wooloo|disp=Wooloo (multiple)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|normal|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Meganium|disp=Meganium (×6)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Torterra|disp=Torterra (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|grass|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swampert|Laqua Swampert.png|water|ground|link=no}}

| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wimpod|disp=Wimpod (×3)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Krabby|disp=Krabby (×2)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Crabrawler|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Frogadier|disp=Frogadier (×3)|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Lumineon|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Durant|disp=Durant (x3)|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|bug|steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Heatmor|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Eevee|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sylveon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Flareon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Leafeon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primeape|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Hydreigon|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|dark|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Spearow|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchinder|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiddo|disp=Skiddo (x5)|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Virizion|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgey|disp=Pidgey (x4)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Toucannon|disp=Toucannon (multiple)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Feraligatr|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Psyduck|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Surskit|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vivillon|disp=Vivillon (Sun Pattern; x2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dartrix|Laqua Dartrix.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pansage|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Oddish|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchling|disp=Fletchling (x2)|Laqua Fletchling.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ribombee|Laqua Ribombee.png|bug|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Goomy|Laqua.png|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorino|Laqua.png|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorina|Laqua.png|Poison|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vikavolt|Laqua Vikavolt.png|bug|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sigilyph|Laqua Sigilyph.png|psychic|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Togekiss|Laqua Togekiss.png|fairy|flying|link=no}}
|}

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{colorschemedark|SV}}; border:3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
|Japanese
| ラクア ''Laqua''
| From 楽園 ''rakuen'' (paradise) and ''aqua'' (Latin for "water")
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Laqua
| From its Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 라쿠아 ''Laqua''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lāaifu'ngáh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 乐土 ''Lètǔ''
| From 乐土 ''lètǔ'' (paradise)
|-
| Arabic
| لاكوا ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hebrew
| לאקווה ''Lakva''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Лакуа ''Lakua''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| ลาควา ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

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{{Explorers}}
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Will of DC: /* Geography */

{{AnimeLocationInfobox
|name=Laqua
|characters=ラクア
|japanese=Laqua
|image=Mount Pericarp Laqua.png
|imagesize=250px
|caption=Laqua atop [[Mount Pericarp]]
|region=Unknown
|epicode=HZ075
|episode=The Wonders of the World!
|colorscheme=Paldea
}}

'''Laqua''' (Japanese: '''ラクア''' ''Laqua'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive location in the [[Pokémon world]]. It is a mysterious Pokémon paradise told in fairytales and also the only place where the [[Laquium]] crystals can be found. It is located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], the "place where the land meets the sky".

As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Laqua's existence has become publicly known thanks to media manipulation orchestrated by [[Spinel]].

==History==
===Pre-series===
At some point in the past, a meteorite fell from space and crashed on the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], creating a huge crater where a special chemical reaction occurred, creating Laquium. Thanks to the energy generated by the Laquium, the bountiful environment of Laqua was eventually created. Overtime, fairytales started being told about Laqua, being known as the "Pokémon paradise".
[[File:Laqua Pidgeotto.png|250px|thumb|left|The [[Explorers]] travelling through Laqua]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, the [[Explorers]] [[Lucius]], [[Gibeon]], and [[Rystal]] had the goal to reach the Pokémon paradise named Laqua. After a long journey, the trio reached the Laqua, a beautiful paradise where all Pokémon, even [[Legendary Pokémon]], lived peacefully. Wondering how such a prosperous environment was created, they explored further in and discovered some pink crystals known as Laquium, which stimulated the growth of the plants around it, so much actually that it started devastating the land.
[[File:Pagogo seals Laqua.png|250px|thumb|right|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] sealing the [[Laquium]] in a giant barrier]]
Lucius and Rystal then decided to leave Laqua, worried that the crystal could influence them. However, Gibeon disagreed and started using his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to dig the crystals out, fascinated by their powers, but the crystals started to expand and spread its mist around, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go feral. Fearing they might bring the destruction of the world, Lucius called to his Six Heroes to stop it and even Gibeon's Zygarde tried to help. Gibeon fell into a crack created by the crystals, but Lucius and Rystal refused to give up: in response, [[Pagogo]] changed into its {{Form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and passed some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes so all of them could seal the Laquium away inside a giant shield. Lucius remained trapped inside it, while Rystal was able to leave Laqua and raised their {{OBP|Layla|Horizons|daughter}} on her own.

After surviving his fall thanks to the monarch, Gibeon reformed the Explorers to return to Laqua and take control of the Laquium there. He had also established their headquarters on Mount Pericarp so they could observe Laqua.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
The [[Explorers]]' [[journey]] to Laqua inspired many legends of the "[[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]]" and his [[Six Heroes]] reaching a legendary "Pokémon paradise".

Laqua was first mentioned, albeit not by name, in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''. It was part of the book [[Alex]] wrote about Lucius, describing it as a paradise sought by the Ancient Adventurer and his Pokémon, which they ultimately found and lived happily together in.
[[File:Laqua Ancient Adventurer Book.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the [[Six Heroes]] in Laqua as depicted in [[Alex]]'s book]]
Laqua was briefly mentioned by Lucius in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'' in a vision created by the [[Pagogo|unnamed Pokémon]] in Liko's pendant, comforting his {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} before disappearing and leaving her wondering what it was.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Diana]] revealed that Laqua is the name of the paradise that Lucius was looking for and that at some point {{an|Terapagos}} was with Lucius on this journey. It was implied that Terapagos may know where Laqua is located, as it jumped off the couch and headed towards the door after [[Liko]] mentioned the name, as if to go find it.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Terapagos expressed its desire to find Laqua. Liko, understanding its feelings, brought the idea up to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. They agreed to embark on this mission, but in order to complete it, needed to seek out the rest of the Six Heroes, the six Pokémon that accompanied Lucius in his adventure.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', it was revealed that Lucius's Pokémon made a promise with him to reunite again and that Lucius became one with Laqua.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', it was revealed that the [[Explorers]]' goal is also to find Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', it was revealed that [[Gibeon]] wanted to go to Laqua in order to find more [[Laquium]], mysterious crystals that produce a pink mist similar to the mist seen in {{p|Terapagos}}'s vision. Additionally, he told [[Amethio]] that Terapagos was the key to the paradise's gate and that he should seize it once it "awakens".

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', [[Raifort]] mentioned that she had read about Laqua in a history book. According to legends, it was 100 days and 100 nights away from Paldea and covered in shades of pink. Over time, it became a legend and fell into oblivion.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountering the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', Liko explained to [[Briar]] that she wanted to know more about Terapagos because it was related to Lucius, the Six Heroes, and Laqua.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', after [[Rystal]] was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]], she told the story of the original Explorers, including their last adventure in Laqua, to the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]]. After the end of the story, [[Friede]] asked her where Laqua is, though she didn't know since Lucius's Rayquaza was the one who took them there. However, Friede was determined that they could find it on their own.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo showed a flashback of Rystal and Lucius ready to find Laqua after forming the Six Heroes. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', after Rayquaza joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo regained all of its power, a flashback showed Lucius, Gibeon, and Rystal, along with their Pokémon, ready to enter Laqua. Afterwards, the group returned to the [[Brave Olivine]] and started following Rayquaza and Pagogo to the paradise.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at [[Pericarp Town]] as Rayquaza flew off to the top of the [[Mount Pericarp|mountain]]. In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede asked for information around town and learned that after the Explorers split up, the sun was blotted out, but after it reappeared, a [[Gibeon|long-haired scholar]] was found and treated by the {{OBP|matriarch|HZ084}}'s mother. After that, the group started making their way to Laqua, atop the mountain as Pagogo summoned each of the Six Heroes to aid them with the obstacles in their way.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ088.png|170px|thumb|left|[[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Amethio]] battling the [[White Zygarde]]]]
In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after the Rising Volt Tacklers reached Laqua, the Black Rayquaza returned to its Poké Ball to rest after flying for so long as the group began exploring the area. On the next day, they found the barrier that was used to seal the Laquium, completely covered in moss and rocks. The barrier was broken by Pagogo and Liko returned it to its Poké Ball to rest. This allowed Friede to go on ahead to make sure it was safe for the younger members. However, Friede and Liko, Roy and Dot were confronted by the Explorers. In the [[HZ086|next episode]], [[Chalce]], [[Sidian]], and [[Coral]] revealed to the trio that the they actually knew Laqua's location all along and established their headquarters on Pericarp Mountain to observe it. As the trios battled each other, Friede battled [[Spinel]], which ended with the victory of the Rising Volt Tacklers, however, this allowed Gibeon to reach the Laquium and spread out its mist.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon started digging out Laquium to reach its core underground. Amethio and the Rising Volt Tacklers tried to stop him, but he only did when the Laquium Zygarde dug out broke away, revealing Lucius, who was still alive inside of it. He explains the plan he made with Rayquaza and Zygarde to destroy the Laquium with the help of Pagogo and the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Gibeon refuses to allow it. The other Explorers start using machine to activate the Laquium core and Gibeon convinces Zygarde to fight for his sake one last time, Pagogo starts gathering the power of the Six Heroes into itself to purify the Laquium, while Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio face Gibeon.
[[File:Laqua locked.png|250px|thumb|Laqua after being locked down by [[Exceed]]]]
In ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', the quartet worked together to defeat Zygarde and after Liko's Floragato evolved into Meowscarada and dealt enough damage, Zygarde forfeitted the battle and abandoned Gibeon, giving the victory to the heroes now that Gibeon can't battle anymore. After his defeat, Pagogo was finally ready and flew above the Laquium alongside the Six Heroes before transforming into its Stellar Form. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally erased all Laquium in Laqua. After his defeat, Gibeon finally learns the errors of his way thanks to both Lucius and Amethio. Due to the lack of Laquium, both Lucius and Gibeon started vanishing, but they were able say goodbye to the others before leaving to the afterlife, where they'll be able to see Rystal again. After Gibeon's death, Spinel takes over as the new leader of the Explorers and uses his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except Rayquaza) to go berserk. The six started fighting each other, causing a great destruction to Laqua as a result, which forces the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio to escape. One year later, Spinel, who's now the leader of the Explorers and [[Exceed]] has completely taken over Laqua and lied to the public that the damage there was caused by the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In [[HZ133]], the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies return to Laqua to reach the Laquium core and have Pagogo destroy it along with all the remaining Laquium. In [[HZ134]], an all out battle with the Explorers occurred, with most of the Explorers admins and grunts ending up defeated, as well as the remaining wild Pokemon in the area being evacuated. In [[HZ135]], the final stages of the battle had commenced, all 18 Teratype Pokemon from the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies united to purge the Laquium core and rid the world of its danger. After Coral, Chalce and Sidian betrayed Spinel to stop his plans, in an act of recklessness and desperation Spinel merged with the Laquium core, the core then became a huge crystalline entity that attacked the alliance with countless laquium crystals, whilst regenrating constantly from their attacks, causing the alliance's plans to go awry. Despite this Liko and her allies refused to give up, determined to rid the world of the Laquium threat.
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==Geography==
[[File:Laqua withered area.png|thumb|250px|right|The withered forest of Laqua]]
Laqua is a vast, beautiful land with a bountiful environment located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], known by the inhabitants of [[Pericarp Town]] as the "place where the land meets the sky", being so high up that many clouds and rainbows appear around it. Such appearance gave it the title of "Pokémon paradise". It is composed of a huge forest, mountain, and a grassy plain, with rivers, bushes, and trees that grow giant [[berries]]. It was completly untouched by [[human]]s.

Thanks to the bountiful land of Laqua, it has become the home of many different [[wild]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, which includes even [[Legendary Pokémon]]. There, they live together in harmony, they aren't scared nor bothered by the presence of humans, remain peaceful even around their natural [[Pokémon predation|predators or preys]], and even the most temperamental of the Pokémon remain peaceful. [[Friede]] also says that Laqua is full of a special energy that attracts Pokémon there. Deeper in the forest, there is a much rougher area, full of gigantic, grayed out trees. According to [[Gibeon]], this area flourished just as much as the others, but it seems that it had suddenly withered away.

Even deeper into the forest, there's a gray, withered area, but to a much worse state than the previous one. All plants there are completly grayed out and dead. At the center of the area, there's a huge cluster of [[Laquium]], special crystals that hold an astounding amount of energy. It's thanks to that energy that Laqua is so bountiful, however, further exposure to that energy can cause Pokémon to go feral and the plants to grow so much that they wither away. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', [[Lucius]] reveals that Laquium isn't originally from the Pokémon world, which implies it somehow landed there and created the Laqua paradise. Due to Gibeon's meddling with the crystals, the Laquium started expanding out and spreading its mist all over Laqua, destroying its environment and driving Pokémon berserk. Thanks to [[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]], the spreading of the Laquium and its mist was stopped, being sealed within a giant protective barrier, saving Laqua and the world from destruction.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Pagogo removed the barrier and in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Gibeon reached the Laquium and forced it to start expanding and spread out its mist once again, which caused even more damage to Laqua. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally purified all of the Laquium there, but Lucius claimed that Laqua won't end, even without Laquium, all thanks to the flourishing system that was established there. In the same episode, [[Spinel]] took possession of Laqua for the Explorers, but he also used his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) to go berserk, who started battling each other, which caused even more destruction across the Pokémon paradise. Due to the destruction caused by Spinel's horrifying actions, many of the Pokémon that lived in Laqua started fleeing the paradise for their own safety. One year after those events, Spinel claims that the environment there had begun to heal, but in [[HZ133]] it was revealed to be a complete lie, as the environment was still damaged and majority of the native Pokémon had since abandoned Laqua, leaving it mostly uninhabited. Among the few individual Pokemn remaining were being affected by the recent Laquium mining activities, causing them to go berserk, the Pokemon have since been temporarily evacuated by the White Zygarde, this occurred during the final conflict between the Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers.

==Pokémon seen in Laqua==

{| style="width: min-content"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Jumpluff|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiploom|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Combee|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beautifly|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Budew|disp=Budew (×2)|Laqua.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Marill|Laqua.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skitty|Laqua.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Altaria|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|dragon|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swablu|disp=Swablu (multiple)|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latios|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latias|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sawsbuck|disp=Sawsbuck (×2)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Deerling|disp=Deerling (×3)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Stantler|disp=Stantler (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Munna|Laqua Terrakion.png|psychic|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dunsparce|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Terrakion|Laqua Terrakion.png|rock|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Articuno|Laqua Legendary birds.png|ice|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Zapdos|Laqua Zapdos.png|electric|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Moltres|Laqua Legendary birds.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Butterfree|disp=Butterfree (×2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beedrill|Laqua Butterfree Beedrill.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgeotto|disp=Pidgeotto (multiple)|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Bidoof|disp=Bidoof (×2)|Laqua Bidoof.png|normal|link=no}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Tauros|disp=Tauros (×2)|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Scolipede|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxray|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxio|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primarina|Laqua Primarina.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ivysaur|disp=Ivysaur (×2)|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Venusaur|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefairy|disp=Clefairy (x3)|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefable|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Blitzle|disp=Blitzle (multiple)|Blitzle anime.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Boldore|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|rock|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wooloo|disp=Wooloo (multiple)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|normal|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Meganium|disp=Meganium (×6)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Torterra|disp=Torterra (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|grass|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swampert|Laqua Swampert.png|water|ground|link=no}}

| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wimpod|disp=Wimpod (×3)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Krabby|disp=Krabby (×2)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Crabrawler|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Frogadier|disp=Frogadier (×3)|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Lumineon|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Durant|disp=Durant (x3)|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|bug|steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Heatmor|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Eevee|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sylveon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Flareon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Leafeon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primeape|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Hydreigon|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|dark|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Spearow|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchinder|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiddo|disp=Skiddo (x5)|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Virizion|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgey|disp=Pidgey (x4)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Toucannon|disp=Toucannon (multiple)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Feraligatr|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Psyduck|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Surskit|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vivillon|disp=Vivillon (Sun Pattern; x2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dartrix|Laqua Dartrix.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pansage|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Oddish|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchling|disp=Fletchling (x2)|Laqua Fletchling.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ribombee|Laqua Ribombee.png|bug|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Goomy|Laqua.png|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorino|Laqua.png|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorina|Laqua.png|Poison|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vikavolt|Laqua Vikavolt.png|bug|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sigilyph|Laqua Sigilyph.png|psychic|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Togekiss|Laqua Togekiss.png|fairy|flying|link=no}}
|}

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{colorschemedark|SV}}; border:3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
|Japanese
| ラクア ''Laqua''
| From 楽園 ''rakuen'' (paradise) and ''aqua'' (Latin for "water")
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Laqua
| From its Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 라쿠아 ''Laqua''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lāaifu'ngáh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 乐土 ''Lètǔ''
| From 乐土 ''lètǔ'' (paradise)
|-
| Arabic
| لاكوا ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hebrew
| לאקווה ''Lakva''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Лакуа ''Lakua''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| ลาควา ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
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==Related articles==
{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
{{Explorers}}
{{miscanime}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations|locations in the animated series.}}

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Will of DC: /* Geography */

{{AnimeLocationInfobox
|name=Laqua
|characters=ラクア
|japanese=Laqua
|image=Mount Pericarp Laqua.png
|imagesize=250px
|caption=Laqua atop [[Mount Pericarp]]
|region=Unknown
|epicode=HZ075
|episode=The Wonders of the World!
|colorscheme=Paldea
}}

'''Laqua''' (Japanese: '''ラクア''' ''Laqua'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive location in the [[Pokémon world]]. It is a mysterious Pokémon paradise told in fairytales and also the only place where the [[Laquium]] crystals can be found. It is located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], the "place where the land meets the sky".

As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Laqua's existence has become publicly known thanks to media manipulation orchestrated by [[Spinel]].

==History==
===Pre-series===
At some point in the past, a meteorite fell from space and crashed on the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], creating a huge crater where a special chemical reaction occurred, creating Laquium. Thanks to the energy generated by the Laquium, the bountiful environment of Laqua was eventually created. Overtime, fairytales started being told about Laqua, being known as the "Pokémon paradise".
[[File:Laqua Pidgeotto.png|250px|thumb|left|The [[Explorers]] travelling through Laqua]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, the [[Explorers]] [[Lucius]], [[Gibeon]], and [[Rystal]] had the goal to reach the Pokémon paradise named Laqua. After a long journey, the trio reached the Laqua, a beautiful paradise where all Pokémon, even [[Legendary Pokémon]], lived peacefully. Wondering how such a prosperous environment was created, they explored further in and discovered some pink crystals known as Laquium, which stimulated the growth of the plants around it, so much actually that it started devastating the land.
[[File:Pagogo seals Laqua.png|250px|thumb|right|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] sealing the [[Laquium]] in a giant barrier]]
Lucius and Rystal then decided to leave Laqua, worried that the crystal could influence them. However, Gibeon disagreed and started using his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to dig the crystals out, fascinated by their powers, but the crystals started to expand and spread its mist around, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go feral. Fearing they might bring the destruction of the world, Lucius called to his Six Heroes to stop it and even Gibeon's Zygarde tried to help. Gibeon fell into a crack created by the crystals, but Lucius and Rystal refused to give up: in response, [[Pagogo]] changed into its {{Form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and passed some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes so all of them could seal the Laquium away inside a giant shield. Lucius remained trapped inside it, while Rystal was able to leave Laqua and raised their {{OBP|Layla|Horizons|daughter}} on her own.

After surviving his fall thanks to the monarch, Gibeon reformed the Explorers to return to Laqua and take control of the Laquium there. He had also established their headquarters on Mount Pericarp so they could observe Laqua.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
The [[Explorers]]' [[journey]] to Laqua inspired many legends of the "[[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]]" and his [[Six Heroes]] reaching a legendary "Pokémon paradise".

Laqua was first mentioned, albeit not by name, in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''. It was part of the book [[Alex]] wrote about Lucius, describing it as a paradise sought by the Ancient Adventurer and his Pokémon, which they ultimately found and lived happily together in.
[[File:Laqua Ancient Adventurer Book.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the [[Six Heroes]] in Laqua as depicted in [[Alex]]'s book]]
Laqua was briefly mentioned by Lucius in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'' in a vision created by the [[Pagogo|unnamed Pokémon]] in Liko's pendant, comforting his {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} before disappearing and leaving her wondering what it was.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Diana]] revealed that Laqua is the name of the paradise that Lucius was looking for and that at some point {{an|Terapagos}} was with Lucius on this journey. It was implied that Terapagos may know where Laqua is located, as it jumped off the couch and headed towards the door after [[Liko]] mentioned the name, as if to go find it.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Terapagos expressed its desire to find Laqua. Liko, understanding its feelings, brought the idea up to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. They agreed to embark on this mission, but in order to complete it, needed to seek out the rest of the Six Heroes, the six Pokémon that accompanied Lucius in his adventure.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', it was revealed that Lucius's Pokémon made a promise with him to reunite again and that Lucius became one with Laqua.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', it was revealed that the [[Explorers]]' goal is also to find Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', it was revealed that [[Gibeon]] wanted to go to Laqua in order to find more [[Laquium]], mysterious crystals that produce a pink mist similar to the mist seen in {{p|Terapagos}}'s vision. Additionally, he told [[Amethio]] that Terapagos was the key to the paradise's gate and that he should seize it once it "awakens".

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', [[Raifort]] mentioned that she had read about Laqua in a history book. According to legends, it was 100 days and 100 nights away from Paldea and covered in shades of pink. Over time, it became a legend and fell into oblivion.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountering the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', Liko explained to [[Briar]] that she wanted to know more about Terapagos because it was related to Lucius, the Six Heroes, and Laqua.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', after [[Rystal]] was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]], she told the story of the original Explorers, including their last adventure in Laqua, to the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]]. After the end of the story, [[Friede]] asked her where Laqua is, though she didn't know since Lucius's Rayquaza was the one who took them there. However, Friede was determined that they could find it on their own.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo showed a flashback of Rystal and Lucius ready to find Laqua after forming the Six Heroes. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', after Rayquaza joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo regained all of its power, a flashback showed Lucius, Gibeon, and Rystal, along with their Pokémon, ready to enter Laqua. Afterwards, the group returned to the [[Brave Olivine]] and started following Rayquaza and Pagogo to the paradise.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at [[Pericarp Town]] as Rayquaza flew off to the top of the [[Mount Pericarp|mountain]]. In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede asked for information around town and learned that after the Explorers split up, the sun was blotted out, but after it reappeared, a [[Gibeon|long-haired scholar]] was found and treated by the {{OBP|matriarch|HZ084}}'s mother. After that, the group started making their way to Laqua, atop the mountain as Pagogo summoned each of the Six Heroes to aid them with the obstacles in their way.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ088.png|170px|thumb|left|[[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Amethio]] battling the [[White Zygarde]]]]
In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after the Rising Volt Tacklers reached Laqua, the Black Rayquaza returned to its Poké Ball to rest after flying for so long as the group began exploring the area. On the next day, they found the barrier that was used to seal the Laquium, completely covered in moss and rocks. The barrier was broken by Pagogo and Liko returned it to its Poké Ball to rest. This allowed Friede to go on ahead to make sure it was safe for the younger members. However, Friede and Liko, Roy and Dot were confronted by the Explorers. In the [[HZ086|next episode]], [[Chalce]], [[Sidian]], and [[Coral]] revealed to the trio that the they actually knew Laqua's location all along and established their headquarters on Pericarp Mountain to observe it. As the trios battled each other, Friede battled [[Spinel]], which ended with the victory of the Rising Volt Tacklers, however, this allowed Gibeon to reach the Laquium and spread out its mist.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon started digging out Laquium to reach its core underground. Amethio and the Rising Volt Tacklers tried to stop him, but he only did when the Laquium Zygarde dug out broke away, revealing Lucius, who was still alive inside of it. He explains the plan he made with Rayquaza and Zygarde to destroy the Laquium with the help of Pagogo and the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Gibeon refuses to allow it. The other Explorers start using machine to activate the Laquium core and Gibeon convinces Zygarde to fight for his sake one last time, Pagogo starts gathering the power of the Six Heroes into itself to purify the Laquium, while Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio face Gibeon.
[[File:Laqua locked.png|250px|thumb|Laqua after being locked down by [[Exceed]]]]
In ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', the quartet worked together to defeat Zygarde and after Liko's Floragato evolved into Meowscarada and dealt enough damage, Zygarde forfeitted the battle and abandoned Gibeon, giving the victory to the heroes now that Gibeon can't battle anymore. After his defeat, Pagogo was finally ready and flew above the Laquium alongside the Six Heroes before transforming into its Stellar Form. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally erased all Laquium in Laqua. After his defeat, Gibeon finally learns the errors of his way thanks to both Lucius and Amethio. Due to the lack of Laquium, both Lucius and Gibeon started vanishing, but they were able say goodbye to the others before leaving to the afterlife, where they'll be able to see Rystal again. After Gibeon's death, Spinel takes over as the new leader of the Explorers and uses his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except Rayquaza) to go berserk. The six started fighting each other, causing a great destruction to Laqua as a result, which forces the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio to escape. One year later, Spinel, who's now the leader of the Explorers and [[Exceed]] has completely taken over Laqua and lied to the public that the damage there was caused by the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In [[HZ133]], the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies return to Laqua to reach the Laquium core and have Pagogo destroy it along with all the remaining Laquium. In [[HZ134]], an all out battle with the Explorers occurred, with most of the Explorers admins and grunts ending up defeated, as well as the remaining wild Pokemon in the area being evacuated. In [[HZ135]], the final stages of the battle had commenced, all 18 Teratype Pokemon from the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies united to purge the Laquium core and rid the world of its danger. After Coral, Chalce and Sidian betrayed Spinel to stop his plans, in an act of recklessness and desperation Spinel merged with the Laquium core, the core then became a huge crystalline entity that attacked the alliance with countless laquium crystals, whilst regenrating constantly from their attacks, causing the alliance's plans to go awry. Despite this Liko and her allies refused to give up, determined to rid the world of the Laquium threat.
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==Geography==
[[File:Laqua withered area.png|thumb|250px|right|The withered forest of Laqua]]
Laqua is a vast, beautiful land with a bountiful environment located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], known by the inhabitants of [[Pericarp Town]] as the "place where the land meets the sky", being so high up that many clouds and rainbows appear around it. Such appearance gave it the title of "Pokémon paradise". It is composed of a huge forest, mountain, and a grassy plain, with rivers, bushes, and trees that grow giant [[berries]]. It was completly untouched by [[human]]s.

Thanks to the bountiful land of Laqua, it has become the home of many different [[wild]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, which includes even [[Legendary Pokémon]]. There, they live together in harmony, they aren't scared nor bothered by the presence of humans, remain peaceful even around their natural [[Pokémon predation|predators or preys]], and even the most temperamental of the Pokémon remain peaceful. [[Friede]] also says that Laqua is full of a special energy that attracts Pokémon there. Deeper in the forest, there is a much rougher area, full of gigantic, grayed out trees. According to [[Gibeon]], this area flourished just as much as the others, but it seems that it had suddenly withered away.

Even deeper into the forest, there's a gray, withered area, but to a much worse state than the previous one. All plants there are completly grayed out and dead. At the center of the area, there's a huge cluster of [[Laquium]], special crystals that hold an astounding amount of energy. It's thanks to that energy that Laqua is so bountiful, however, further exposure to that energy can cause Pokémon to go feral and the plants to grow so much that they wither away. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', [[Lucius]] reveals that Laquium isn't originally from the Pokémon world, which implies it somehow landed there and created the Laqua paradise. Due to Gibeon's meddling with the crystals, the Laquium started expanding out and spreading its mist all over Laqua, destroying its environment and driving Pokémon berserk. Thanks to [[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]], the spreading of the Laquium and its mist was stopped, being sealed within a giant protective barrier, saving Laqua and the world from destruction.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Pagogo removed the barrier and in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Gibeon reached the Laquium and forced it to start expanding and spread out its mist once again, which caused even more damage to Laqua. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally purified all of the Laquium there, but Lucius claimed that Laqua won't end, even without Laquium, all thanks to the flourishing system that was established there. In the same episode, [[Spinel]] took possession of Laqua for the Explorers, but he also used his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) to go berserk, who started battling each other, which caused even more destruction across the Pokémon paradise. Due to the destruction caused by Spinel's horrifying actions, many of the Pokémon that lived in Laqua started fleeing the paradise for their own safety. One year after those events, Spinel claims that the environment there had begun to heal, but in [[HZ133]] it was revealed to be a complete lie, as the environment was still damaged and majority the native Pokémon had since abandoned Laqua, leaving it mostly uninhabited, the few individuals remaining being affected by the Laquium mining activities, causing them to go berserk, the Pokemon have since been temporarily evacuated by the White Zygarde, during the final conflict between the Rising Volt Tacklers and the Explorers.

==Pokémon seen in Laqua==

{| style="width: min-content"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Jumpluff|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiploom|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Combee|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beautifly|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Budew|disp=Budew (×2)|Laqua.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Marill|Laqua.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skitty|Laqua.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Altaria|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|dragon|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swablu|disp=Swablu (multiple)|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latios|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latias|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sawsbuck|disp=Sawsbuck (×2)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Deerling|disp=Deerling (×3)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Stantler|disp=Stantler (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Munna|Laqua Terrakion.png|psychic|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dunsparce|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Terrakion|Laqua Terrakion.png|rock|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Articuno|Laqua Legendary birds.png|ice|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Zapdos|Laqua Zapdos.png|electric|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Moltres|Laqua Legendary birds.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Butterfree|disp=Butterfree (×2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beedrill|Laqua Butterfree Beedrill.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgeotto|disp=Pidgeotto (multiple)|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Bidoof|disp=Bidoof (×2)|Laqua Bidoof.png|normal|link=no}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Tauros|disp=Tauros (×2)|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Scolipede|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxray|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxio|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primarina|Laqua Primarina.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ivysaur|disp=Ivysaur (×2)|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Venusaur|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefairy|disp=Clefairy (x3)|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefable|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Blitzle|disp=Blitzle (multiple)|Blitzle anime.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Boldore|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|rock|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wooloo|disp=Wooloo (multiple)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|normal|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Meganium|disp=Meganium (×6)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Torterra|disp=Torterra (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|grass|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swampert|Laqua Swampert.png|water|ground|link=no}}

| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wimpod|disp=Wimpod (×3)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Krabby|disp=Krabby (×2)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Crabrawler|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Frogadier|disp=Frogadier (×3)|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Lumineon|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Durant|disp=Durant (x3)|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|bug|steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Heatmor|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Eevee|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sylveon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Flareon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Leafeon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primeape|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Hydreigon|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|dark|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Spearow|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchinder|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiddo|disp=Skiddo (x5)|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Virizion|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgey|disp=Pidgey (x4)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Toucannon|disp=Toucannon (multiple)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Feraligatr|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Psyduck|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Surskit|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vivillon|disp=Vivillon (Sun Pattern; x2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dartrix|Laqua Dartrix.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pansage|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Oddish|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchling|disp=Fletchling (x2)|Laqua Fletchling.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ribombee|Laqua Ribombee.png|bug|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Goomy|Laqua.png|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorino|Laqua.png|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorina|Laqua.png|Poison|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vikavolt|Laqua Vikavolt.png|bug|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sigilyph|Laqua Sigilyph.png|psychic|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Togekiss|Laqua Togekiss.png|fairy|flying|link=no}}
|}

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{colorschemedark|SV}}; border:3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
|Japanese
| ラクア ''Laqua''
| From 楽園 ''rakuen'' (paradise) and ''aqua'' (Latin for "water")
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Laqua
| From its Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 라쿠아 ''Laqua''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lāaifu'ngáh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 乐土 ''Lètǔ''
| From 乐土 ''lètǔ'' (paradise)
|-
| Arabic
| لاكوا ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hebrew
| לאקווה ''Lakva''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Лакуа ''Lakua''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| ลาควา ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
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==Related articles==
{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
{{Explorers}}
{{miscanime}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations|locations in the animated series.}}

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Will of DC: /* Pokémon Horizons: The Series */

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|image=Mount Pericarp Laqua.png
|imagesize=250px
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|region=Unknown
|epicode=HZ075
|episode=The Wonders of the World!
|colorscheme=Paldea
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'''Laqua''' (Japanese: '''ラクア''' ''Laqua'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive location in the [[Pokémon world]]. It is a mysterious Pokémon paradise told in fairytales and also the only place where the [[Laquium]] crystals can be found. It is located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], the "place where the land meets the sky".

As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Laqua's existence has become publicly known thanks to media manipulation orchestrated by [[Spinel]].

==History==
===Pre-series===
At some point in the past, a meteorite fell from space and crashed on the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], creating a huge crater where a special chemical reaction occurred, creating Laquium. Thanks to the energy generated by the Laquium, the bountiful environment of Laqua was eventually created. Overtime, fairytales started being told about Laqua, being known as the "Pokémon paradise".
[[File:Laqua Pidgeotto.png|250px|thumb|left|The [[Explorers]] travelling through Laqua]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, the [[Explorers]] [[Lucius]], [[Gibeon]], and [[Rystal]] had the goal to reach the Pokémon paradise named Laqua. After a long journey, the trio reached the Laqua, a beautiful paradise where all Pokémon, even [[Legendary Pokémon]], lived peacefully. Wondering how such a prosperous environment was created, they explored further in and discovered some pink crystals known as Laquium, which stimulated the growth of the plants around it, so much actually that it started devastating the land.
[[File:Pagogo seals Laqua.png|250px|thumb|right|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] sealing the [[Laquium]] in a giant barrier]]
Lucius and Rystal then decided to leave Laqua, worried that the crystal could influence them. However, Gibeon disagreed and started using his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to dig the crystals out, fascinated by their powers, but the crystals started to expand and spread its mist around, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go feral. Fearing they might bring the destruction of the world, Lucius called to his Six Heroes to stop it and even Gibeon's Zygarde tried to help. Gibeon fell into a crack created by the crystals, but Lucius and Rystal refused to give up: in response, [[Pagogo]] changed into its {{Form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and passed some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes so all of them could seal the Laquium away inside a giant shield. Lucius remained trapped inside it, while Rystal was able to leave Laqua and raised their {{OBP|Layla|Horizons|daughter}} on her own.

After surviving his fall thanks to the monarch, Gibeon reformed the Explorers to return to Laqua and take control of the Laquium there. He had also established their headquarters on Mount Pericarp so they could observe Laqua.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
The [[Explorers]]' [[journey]] to Laqua inspired many legends of the "[[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]]" and his [[Six Heroes]] reaching a legendary "Pokémon paradise".

Laqua was first mentioned, albeit not by name, in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''. It was part of the book [[Alex]] wrote about Lucius, describing it as a paradise sought by the Ancient Adventurer and his Pokémon, which they ultimately found and lived happily together in.
[[File:Laqua Ancient Adventurer Book.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the [[Six Heroes]] in Laqua as depicted in [[Alex]]'s book]]
Laqua was briefly mentioned by Lucius in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'' in a vision created by the [[Pagogo|unnamed Pokémon]] in Liko's pendant, comforting his {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} before disappearing and leaving her wondering what it was.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Diana]] revealed that Laqua is the name of the paradise that Lucius was looking for and that at some point {{an|Terapagos}} was with Lucius on this journey. It was implied that Terapagos may know where Laqua is located, as it jumped off the couch and headed towards the door after [[Liko]] mentioned the name, as if to go find it.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Terapagos expressed its desire to find Laqua. Liko, understanding its feelings, brought the idea up to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. They agreed to embark on this mission, but in order to complete it, needed to seek out the rest of the Six Heroes, the six Pokémon that accompanied Lucius in his adventure.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', it was revealed that Lucius's Pokémon made a promise with him to reunite again and that Lucius became one with Laqua.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', it was revealed that the [[Explorers]]' goal is also to find Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', it was revealed that [[Gibeon]] wanted to go to Laqua in order to find more [[Laquium]], mysterious crystals that produce a pink mist similar to the mist seen in {{p|Terapagos}}'s vision. Additionally, he told [[Amethio]] that Terapagos was the key to the paradise's gate and that he should seize it once it "awakens".

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', [[Raifort]] mentioned that she had read about Laqua in a history book. According to legends, it was 100 days and 100 nights away from Paldea and covered in shades of pink. Over time, it became a legend and fell into oblivion.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountering the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', Liko explained to [[Briar]] that she wanted to know more about Terapagos because it was related to Lucius, the Six Heroes, and Laqua.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', after [[Rystal]] was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]], she told the story of the original Explorers, including their last adventure in Laqua, to the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]]. After the end of the story, [[Friede]] asked her where Laqua is, though she didn't know since Lucius's Rayquaza was the one who took them there. However, Friede was determined that they could find it on their own.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo showed a flashback of Rystal and Lucius ready to find Laqua after forming the Six Heroes. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', after Rayquaza joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo regained all of its power, a flashback showed Lucius, Gibeon, and Rystal, along with their Pokémon, ready to enter Laqua. Afterwards, the group returned to the [[Brave Olivine]] and started following Rayquaza and Pagogo to the paradise.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at [[Pericarp Town]] as Rayquaza flew off to the top of the [[Mount Pericarp|mountain]]. In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede asked for information around town and learned that after the Explorers split up, the sun was blotted out, but after it reappeared, a [[Gibeon|long-haired scholar]] was found and treated by the {{OBP|matriarch|HZ084}}'s mother. After that, the group started making their way to Laqua, atop the mountain as Pagogo summoned each of the Six Heroes to aid them with the obstacles in their way.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ088.png|170px|thumb|left|[[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Amethio]] battling the [[White Zygarde]]]]
In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after the Rising Volt Tacklers reached Laqua, the Black Rayquaza returned to its Poké Ball to rest after flying for so long as the group began exploring the area. On the next day, they found the barrier that was used to seal the Laquium, completely covered in moss and rocks. The barrier was broken by Pagogo and Liko returned it to its Poké Ball to rest. This allowed Friede to go on ahead to make sure it was safe for the younger members. However, Friede and Liko, Roy and Dot were confronted by the Explorers. In the [[HZ086|next episode]], [[Chalce]], [[Sidian]], and [[Coral]] revealed to the trio that the they actually knew Laqua's location all along and established their headquarters on Pericarp Mountain to observe it. As the trios battled each other, Friede battled [[Spinel]], which ended with the victory of the Rising Volt Tacklers, however, this allowed Gibeon to reach the Laquium and spread out its mist.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon started digging out Laquium to reach its core underground. Amethio and the Rising Volt Tacklers tried to stop him, but he only did when the Laquium Zygarde dug out broke away, revealing Lucius, who was still alive inside of it. He explains the plan he made with Rayquaza and Zygarde to destroy the Laquium with the help of Pagogo and the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Gibeon refuses to allow it. The other Explorers start using machine to activate the Laquium core and Gibeon convinces Zygarde to fight for his sake one last time, Pagogo starts gathering the power of the Six Heroes into itself to purify the Laquium, while Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio face Gibeon.
[[File:Laqua locked.png|250px|thumb|Laqua after being locked down by [[Exceed]]]]
In ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', the quartet worked together to defeat Zygarde and after Liko's Floragato evolved into Meowscarada and dealt enough damage, Zygarde forfeitted the battle and abandoned Gibeon, giving the victory to the heroes now that Gibeon can't battle anymore. After his defeat, Pagogo was finally ready and flew above the Laquium alongside the Six Heroes before transforming into its Stellar Form. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally erased all Laquium in Laqua. After his defeat, Gibeon finally learns the errors of his way thanks to both Lucius and Amethio. Due to the lack of Laquium, both Lucius and Gibeon started vanishing, but they were able say goodbye to the others before leaving to the afterlife, where they'll be able to see Rystal again. After Gibeon's death, Spinel takes over as the new leader of the Explorers and uses his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except Rayquaza) to go berserk. The six started fighting each other, causing a great destruction to Laqua as a result, which forces the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio to escape. One year later, Spinel, who's now the leader of the Explorers and [[Exceed]] has completely taken over Laqua and lied to the public that the damage there was caused by the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In [[HZ133]], the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies return to Laqua to reach the Laquium core and have Pagogo destroy it along with all the remaining Laquium. In [[HZ134]], an all out battle with the Explorers occurred, with most of the Explorers admins and grunts ending up defeated, as well as the remaining wild Pokemon in the area being evacuated. In [[HZ135]], the final stages of the battle had commenced, all 18 Teratype Pokemon from the Rising Volt Tacklers and their allies united to purge the Laquium core and rid the world of its danger. After Coral, Chalce and Sidian betrayed Spinel to stop his plans, in an act of recklessness and desperation Spinel merged with the Laquium core, the core then became a huge crystalline entity that attacked the alliance with countless laquium crystals, whilst regenrating constantly from their attacks, causing the alliance's plans to go awry. Despite this Liko and her allies refused to give up, determined to rid the world of the Laquium threat.
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==Geography==
[[File:Laqua withered area.png|thumb|250px|right|The withered forest of Laqua]]
Laqua is a vast, beautiful land with a bountiful environment located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], known by the inhabitants of [[Pericarp Town]] as the "place where the land meets the sky", being so high up that many clouds and rainbows appear around it. Such appearance gave it the title of "Pokémon paradise". It is composed of a huge forest, mountain, and a grassy plain, with rivers, bushes, and trees that grow giant [[berries]]. It was completly untouched by [[human]]s.

Thanks to the bountiful land of Laqua, it has become the home of many different [[wild]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, which includes even [[Legendary Pokémon]]. There, they live together in harmony, they aren't scared nor bothered by the presence of humans, remain peaceful even around their natural [[Pokémon predation|predators or preys]], and even the most temperamental of the Pokémon remain peaceful. [[Friede]] also says that Laqua is full of a special energy that attracts Pokémon there. Deeper in the forest, there is a much rougher area, full of gigantic, grayed out trees. According to [[Gibeon]], this area flourished just as much as the others, but it seems that it had suddenly withered away.

Even deeper into the forest, there's a gray, withered area, but to a much worse state than the previous one. All plants there are completly grayed out and dead. At the center of the area, there's a huge cluster of [[Laquium]], special crystals that hold an astounding amount of energy. It's thanks to that energy that Laqua is so bountiful, however, further exposure to that energy can cause Pokémon to go feral and the plants to grow so much that they wither away. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', [[Lucius]] reveals that Laquium isn't originally from the Pokémon world, which implies it somehow landed there and created the Laqua paradise. Due to Gibeon's meddling with the crystals, the Laquium started expanding out and spreading its mist all over Laqua, destroying its environment and driving Pokémon berserk. Thanks to [[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]], the spreading of the Laquium and its mist was stopped, being sealed within a giant protective barrier, saving Laqua and the world from destruction.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Pagogo removed the barrier and in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Gibeon reached the Laquium and forced it to start expanding and spread out its mist once again, which caused even more damage to Laqua. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally purified all of the Laquium there, but Lucius claimed that Laqua won't end, even without Laquium, all thanks to the flourishing system that was established there. In the same episode, [[Spinel]] took possession of Laqua for the Explorers, but he also used his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) to go berserk, who started battling each other, which caused even more destruction across the Pokémon paradise. Due to the destruction caused by Spinel's horrifying actions, many of the Pokémon that lived in Laqua started fleeing the paradise for their own safety. One year after those events, Spinel claims that the environment there had begun to heal, but in [[HZ133]] it was revealed to be a complete lie, as the environment was still damaged and all the native Pokémon had since abandoned Laqua, leaving it uninhabited.

==Pokémon seen in Laqua==

{| style="width: min-content"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Jumpluff|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiploom|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Combee|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beautifly|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Budew|disp=Budew (×2)|Laqua.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Marill|Laqua.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skitty|Laqua.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Altaria|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|dragon|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swablu|disp=Swablu (multiple)|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latios|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latias|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sawsbuck|disp=Sawsbuck (×2)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Deerling|disp=Deerling (×3)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Stantler|disp=Stantler (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Munna|Laqua Terrakion.png|psychic|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dunsparce|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Terrakion|Laqua Terrakion.png|rock|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Articuno|Laqua Legendary birds.png|ice|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Zapdos|Laqua Zapdos.png|electric|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Moltres|Laqua Legendary birds.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Butterfree|disp=Butterfree (×2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beedrill|Laqua Butterfree Beedrill.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgeotto|disp=Pidgeotto (multiple)|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Bidoof|disp=Bidoof (×2)|Laqua Bidoof.png|normal|link=no}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Tauros|disp=Tauros (×2)|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Scolipede|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxray|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxio|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primarina|Laqua Primarina.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ivysaur|disp=Ivysaur (×2)|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Venusaur|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefairy|disp=Clefairy (x3)|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefable|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Blitzle|disp=Blitzle (multiple)|Blitzle anime.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Boldore|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|rock|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wooloo|disp=Wooloo (multiple)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|normal|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Meganium|disp=Meganium (×6)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Torterra|disp=Torterra (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|grass|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swampert|Laqua Swampert.png|water|ground|link=no}}

| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wimpod|disp=Wimpod (×3)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Krabby|disp=Krabby (×2)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Crabrawler|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Frogadier|disp=Frogadier (×3)|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Lumineon|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Durant|disp=Durant (x3)|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|bug|steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Heatmor|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Eevee|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sylveon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Flareon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Leafeon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primeape|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Hydreigon|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|dark|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Spearow|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchinder|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiddo|disp=Skiddo (x5)|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Virizion|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgey|disp=Pidgey (x4)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Toucannon|disp=Toucannon (multiple)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Feraligatr|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Psyduck|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Surskit|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vivillon|disp=Vivillon (Sun Pattern; x2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dartrix|Laqua Dartrix.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pansage|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Oddish|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchling|disp=Fletchling (x2)|Laqua Fletchling.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ribombee|Laqua Ribombee.png|bug|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Goomy|Laqua.png|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorino|Laqua.png|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorina|Laqua.png|Poison|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vikavolt|Laqua Vikavolt.png|bug|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sigilyph|Laqua Sigilyph.png|psychic|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Togekiss|Laqua Togekiss.png|fairy|flying|link=no}}
|}

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{colorschemedark|SV}}; border:3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{colorschemelight|SV}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
|Japanese
| ラクア ''Laqua''
| From 楽園 ''rakuen'' (paradise) and ''aqua'' (Latin for "water")
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Laqua
| From its Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 라쿠아 ''Laqua''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 拉庫雅 ''Lāaifu'ngáh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 乐土 ''Lètǔ''
| From 乐土 ''lètǔ'' (paradise)
|-
| Arabic
| لاكوا ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Hebrew
| לאקווה ''Lakva''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Russian
| Лакуа ''Lakua''
| Transcription of its English name
|-
| Thai
| ลาควา ''Lakwa''
| Transcription of its Japanese name
|}
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{{Explorers}}
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Spinel

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|jname=スピネル
|tmname=Spinel
|image=Spinel anime 2.png
|size=180px
|caption=Spinel in the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel is a year older than at the start of {{aniseries|HZ}}</ref>
|gender=Male
|hair=Teal
|eyes=Pink
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|region=Unknown
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|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|enva=Matt Mercer
|jpva=Makoto Furukawa
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{{Character Infobox/Team
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|rank=Researcher (prior to [[HZ006]] - [[HZ089]]) Director ([[HZ089]] - present)
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|}
'''Spinel''' (Japanese: '''スピネル''' ''Spinel''<ref>Explorers Original Acrylic Stand</ref>) is a former admin and current leader of the [[Explorers]], and the main antagonist of {{aniseries|HZ}} as of the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc. He used to be an [[Exceed]] scientist who was recruited into the Explorers. After the events of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel became the leader of the Explorers and the director of Exceed.

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Spinel.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel prior to the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc]]
====Pre-series====
Years before becoming a member of the Explorers, Spinel was a researcher at [[Exceed]]. With a brilliant profile, he caught the attention of Gibeon who personally recruited him to his cause. This made him the only one of the Explorers Admins not to have an involvement with Hamber who was mainly responsible for training the organization's new talents.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
Spinel first appeared as a hologram in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', in a meeting with the other [[Explorers]] Admins. Upon seeing [[Amethio]]'s flaws, he started mocking him, doubting whether or not he actually saw the {{shiny|black}} [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]. Amethio and Spinel's squabbles were interrupted by [[Hamber]] before [[Gibeon]] decided to give Spinel the mission to investigate the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

Spinel made his physical debut in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', where it was revealed that he used his {{p|Magneton}} to jam the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' phone signals to prevent them from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s in the [[HZ011|previous episode]]. Later, Spinel was shown spying on the [[Brave Olivine]] in order to analyze the Rising Volt Tacklers' skills as {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.

In ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', Spinel used a large amount of Magneton to create another electrical interference, preventing the Brave Olivine from updating its flight systems, leaving it stranded near [[Levincia]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Spinel had his Magneton and {{p|Beheeyem}} lead [[Friede]] into an ambush in Levincia, but had them retreat once Friede {{Tera}}stallized his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} into a {{t|Dark}} type. Later, he lured Liko into the city with a false advertisement for a spice [[Murdock]] was looking to purchase. He cornered her in an alley and had his Beheeyem put Liko and her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]] in a trance, allowing him to take her pendant without difficulty. In the [[HZ015|following episode]], Spinel was seen at his base of operations studying the pendant and tracking the movement of the Rising Volt Tacklers and Liko.
[[File:Spinel disguise.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel in disguise]]
In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Spinel moved the van that served as his base to a cargo ship in Levincia's harbor, aiming to make a quiet getaway while the Rising Volt Tacklers were misdirected into pursuing a different ship. However, when he drove past Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]], an [[Ancient Poké Ball]] in Liko's possession reacted to her pendant as he passed by with it. The three were able to follow him to the ship, where he sent Beheeyem and Magneton to corner Dot and her {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}, only for Liko and Roy to save her in time. When they were able to defeat his Pokémon with the combined forces of Sprigatito, Quaxly, and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}, Spinel was forced to send his {{p|Umbreon}} into battle, easily defeating his three opponents. The Ancient Poké Ball then reacted with Liko's pendant again, forcing Spinel to exit his van, which in turn allowed Liko and Sprigatito to reclaim the pendant from him. Spinel was left laughing maniacally before retreating at Umbreon's urging when {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} emerged from the ball to protect Liko and the others.

Later, Spinel was summoned to a meeting of the Explorers leadership to submit a report on his mission. He was antagonized for his failure by [[Coral]], [[Chalce]], and [[Sidian]] before Hamber brought the meeting to an abrupt ending when Spinel offered no information beyond the contents of his report. He then stepped out of his van and looked out over the ocean, musing that he could not submit unverified information and expressing his own curiosity in the truth behind Liko and the pendant.
[[File:Spinel taunts Friede.png|thumb|right|250px|Spinel taunts Friede]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', it was revealed that Spinel was with Chalce at an Explorers research facility during the events in Galar.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', it was revealed that Spinel sent several pieces of false information to Dot to mislead the Rising Volt Tacklers. During the meeting with the other Explorer admins, Spinel suggested that the group keep an eye on the movements of the Rising Volt Tacklers so that they could finally take possession of {{an|Terapagos}}, but Amethio and the other members decided to follow in the footsteps of the black Rayquaza.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', Spinel monitored Amethio's training with Hamber alongside Chalce. Soon after, they decided to focus on their main objective, finding the Black Rayquaza.
[[File:Friede Spinel HZ044.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel confronting [[Friede]]]]
Prior to ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', Spinel led a select group of Explorers to create a tower on an island near Levincia. In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Friede went to investigate the island after receiving information from Liko and Roy, and in the [[HZ044|following episode]], Friede met with Spinel, this time in person. During the confrontation, Spinel revealed that everything was just a trap created specifically for Friede and had a violent battle with his Umbreon against Friede and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After Friede managed to create a strategy and managed to escape, Spinel assessed how Friede is an opponent to be studied further.

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Spinel left with his teammates from the battle against Rayquaza and together they returned to the Explorers base. Later, he heard the new team guidelines imposed by Gibeon and was the only one to accept them without question, after which Spinel left the meeting with the other Explorers.
[[File:Spinel Chalce HZ064.png|thumb|right|250px|Spinel explaining his findings about [[Laquium]] to [[Chalce]]]]
In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', Spinel returned to the [[Exceed]] building, where he was revealed to be working as a researcher. There, he found Friede investigating the ''Treasure of Eternity'' project. After Friede found the vault that was supposed to contain the project empty, Spinel watched as he made his escape. Spinel was then revealed to have taken the crystal of [[Laquium]] from the vault before Friede could get there, and left the building by car on his own. However, he was unaware that [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]] had been monitoring him at the behest of Amethio, who suspected that he was planning something.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Spinel interrupted Liko and Amethio's battle and as an experiment, Spinel used the mist generated by the Treasure of Eternity on his {{p|Umbreon}}, causing it to go feral and defeat Amethio's Terastallized {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in a single hit. Angered by it, Terapagos transformed into its Terastal Form and destroyed the Laquium with its power, forcing Umbreon back into its normal state. After trapping Liko and Amethio inside a cave and meeting with Chalce again, Spinel comes to the conclusion that Terapagos and the Laquium are opposites. After that, Spinel revealed his true intentions to Chalce, revealing that for him if the Explorers wanted to have a future, he should take Amethio out of action, revealing at the same time that he already knew of the blood tie between Gibeon and his [[rival]] in the group. In [[HZ065|the next episode]], Spinel used his Beheeyem to record footage of Amethio letting Liko go with their target, after which he arranged for a meeting and used the footage to frame Amethio. Amethio realized Spinel's deceit but was unable to give his perspective after Gibeon silenced him. Gibeon then proceeded to put Amethio on probation from Explorers missions, much to Spinel's pleasure.
[[File:Spinel Exceed.png|thumb|left|250px|Spinel as an [[Exceed]] researcher]]
In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', back at the Explorers's base, Spinel started looking through the Terapagos data that Chalce stole from [[Naranja Academy]]. Chalce also revealed that Hamber started questioning her, but she told him nothing.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', Chalce met with Spinel at Exceed headquarters, where they discussed Amethio's whereabouts after he was put on probation.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Spinel attended a meeting with the other Explorers where Sidian reported that the Rising Volt Tacklers successfully obtained all [[Six Heroes]] and restored Pagogo to its full strength. Gibeon instructed everyone to prepare for the battle that will follow in Laqua. Back in Paldea, Amethio infiltrated the Exceed building and uncovered plans Spinel made that involved the Laquium. Assuming that Spinel planned to betray Gibeon, Amethio, [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] all set off for Laqua to put a stop to Spinel's machinations.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after Pagogo removed the barrier keeping Laqua sealed, Friede was greeted by Spinel. In [[HZ086|the following episode]], the Explorers admitted they were aware of Laqua's location from the beginning and just waited for the Rising Volt Tacklers to take down the barrier for them. Utilizing his intellect, Spinel kept Friede struggling by using his Beheeyem to {{m|Skill Swap|swap}} its Ability with Captain Pikachu's. Despite this, Friede countered with his unpredictability and intuition, allowing him to win the battle through luck, much to Spinel's irritation. While Friede celebrated his victory, Spinel managed to slip away undetected.
[[File:Spinel Exceed President.png|thumb|right|250px|Spinel as President of Exceed, being interviewed one year after the events in Laqua.]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Spinel joined Gibeon in the spot where the Laquium was located, only to find a still-living [[Lucius]] also there. Despite Lucius's protests that the Laquium was too dangerous for humans to wield, Spinel dismissed his words and summoned the other Explorers. Chalce, Coral, and Sidian each arrived with a machine that stimulated the ground where the Laquium was buried, forcibly activating it and making it expand uncontrollably.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Spinel watched as Pagogo and the Six Heroes purified Laqua of Laquium. Having kept some in reserve, he unleashed it on the Six Heroes after Lucius released them, causing them, apart from the Black Rayquaza, to go berserk. With Gibeon having died as his supply was purified, Spinel took over the Explorers and also succeeded [[Cervantis]] as the director of Exceed. He subsequently reformed the Explorers, using them as a group to fight Pokémon across the world who had succumbed to a mysterious phenomenon (which was actually Laquium), blaming the Rising Volt Tacklers for its emergence. After Amethio went missing, Spinel sent a report to Hamber and Cervantis claiming that Amethio was responsible for the failure in Laqua and perished in the operation, though neither of them believed it.

In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', it is revealed that Spinel had captured the berserk Six Heroes and was anticipating the Black Rayquaza's capture, which had continued to elude him. While he was watching the captured Six Heroes in their cells, he declared that the world would bow before the Explorers, revealing his true intentions in becoming ruler of the entire world. In ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', Spinel received a report from [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] saying that the Rising Volt Tacklers had reformed. As he petted Umbreon, he was pleased with the report and swore to take the team down once again.

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', Spinel appeared on a tour of an Exceed factory, interrupting a conversation between Cervantis and Zirc and Onia over the [[Rotom Phone]]. After being questioned about the Strong Sphere by Cervantis, Spinel assured him that everything was proceeding according to plan.

[[File:Explorers Six Heroes prison.png|thumb|left|250px|The [[Six Heroes]] (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) held captive in cells by Spinel]]
In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Spinel met Indi and Rubina at an Explorers base. During the conversation, his Beheeyem sensed [[Ult]]'s presence and Spinel met him for the first time, immediately deducing that he was a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers and had him taken away. Roy later followed Ult's {{p|Sableye}} to the base, where he and Chalce observed him through the cameras. Chalce expressed concern that he was acting too hastily as he could have crushed them at any time, which he admitted, but had also been aware that Amethio had returned and wanted to eliminate all threats before they could become a serious issue. He was also aware of Hamber's role in Amethio's return.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Spinel observed Indi and Rubina's battle against Liko, Roy, and Ult, as he made the plan to lure them to one of the buildings to use five of the Six Heroes by using an improved Strong Sphere called Super Strong Spheres in order to turn them against them and defeat them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], Spinel saw that Amethio had returned and was accompanied by the 10% Forme of [[White Zygarde|Gibeon's Zygarde]]. However, despite five of the Six Heroes, Coral and Sidian's partners defeating Amethio, Liko, Roy, and Ult's Pokémon, Spinel ordered them to retreat after the effects of the Super Strong Spheres worn off on the five Pokémon.

In [[HZ124]], it was revealed that Spinel created several emergency measures to deal with Liko, Amethio, and the Rising Volt Tacklers's mission to the Explorers's headquarters. At the end of the mission, when the group found the Six Heroes imprisoned, Spinel ensured that each of them was imprisoned alongside one of the Six Heroes and one of the Admins from the villainous team. In the [[HZ125|next episode]], Spinel used footage and recordings to frame the Rising Volt Tacklers by claiming that they had broken into their facility and stole them.

In [[HZ130]], Spinel discussed with Chalce the successful public release of the Strong Spheres, believing that Trainers would increasingly rely on them as they face more losses, thereby controlling the fundamentals of Pokémon battles themselves. He learned from Chalce that [[Naranja Academy]] had banned their use, which he attributed to the Rising Volt Tacklers, but dismissed it as trivial. He was worried about their cooperation with Amethio, and ordered Chalce to oversee security around Mount Pericarp with Coral and Sidian. As Chalce left, he reassured her that he was working on her request.

In [[HZ133]], Spinel observed the Rising Volt Tacklers return to Laqua with their allies, as he tells the Explorers agents to move out as planned to stop them. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines to effect the wild Pokémon that were still living in Laqua against Liko, Amethio, Onia, Zirc, [[Diana]], and [[Ann]]. After they destroyed the machines, Spinel showed his presences with Rubina and Indi when the Rising Volt Tacklers come together with their allies.
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===Character===
[[File:Spinel insane.png|thumb|250px|Spinel appearing to lose his sanity]]
Spinel is shown to be snarky and dismissive towards others, especially with [[Amethio]], easily irritating him, which results in him becoming unprofessional around his associates. He is formal around other [[Explorers]] members, as well as in front of his superiors. He happily obliges and obeys orders from Gibeon. Spinel is shown to be very confident in his abilities and looks down on everyone, including his adversaries, to whom he displays a condescending attitude, while maintaining a seemingly unflinching sense of level-headedness, rarely if ever seen losing his cool. He was not seen working with other members of the Explorers at first, but was later shown to be a close collaborator of [[Chalce]]. However, he holds no affection for or attachment to any of them, even outright admitting to Friede that he was using them for his own benefit.

Spinel is shown to gather intelligence on his targets before acting, and relies on deception and subterfuge in conducting his operations. Spreading false information via the Internet is one of his trademark tactics; he will do this in order to mislead his targets, split them up, and lure them into traps. He tends to keep himself hidden and instructs his Pokémon through radio transmitters, allowing for them to easily escape with minimal risk once their tasks are finished. He also prefers to divide and entrap his targets so his ambush attacks will prove more effective. When out in public, he wears a disguise and changes his personality in order to keep his true identity a secret. Spinel had no problem erasing anyone's memory, as seen when he had his {{p|Beheeyem}} erase [[Liko]]'s memory after he stole her pendant. He also had no reservations about directly attacking other humans with his Pokémon.
[[File:Amethio Spinel rivalry.png|thumb|left|250px|The rivalry between Spinel and [[Amethio]]]]
Spinel is callous and has no reservations even in abusing his own Pokémon for the sake of his experiments. While he shows considerable affection to his Umbreon, such stroking it and preferring to use it for worthy battles, he did not hesitate to put it in a crazed, pained state to see how Pagogo would react to the Treasure of Eternity. Spinel also has an envious and vindictive nature as seen with his animosity towards Amethio. In addition, Spinel would lie and trick others, as seen in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', where he tricks Gibeon to expel Amethio as a traitor after his intentions to kill him failed. This is shown again when he tricks most of the public that the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] are responsible for the events at [[Laqua]] to ensure they stay out of his way and force them to disband then go into hiding. Spinel would keep spreading lies about the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to ruin their reputation, even going so far into using footage and recordings of them to not only get them out of his way for good, but also to force them into hiding once more.

However, Spinel loses his composure at times, openly showing his psychopathic nature. The first time this occurred was when he witnessed the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} that emerged from an [[Ancient Poké Ball]] once owned by [[Lucius]]. When Arboliva appeared before him, he appeared to lose some of his sanity, laughing maniacally at how fascinating he found it. He did not retreat until his Umbreon urged him to, and he acted uncharacteristically in the subsequent meeting of the Explorers leadership, where he said little outside of what he filed in his report and did not respond to Coral's taunting. Later on, he had a similar reaction to seeing the effect Laquium had on his Umbreon and Terapagos's subsequent transformation to nullify it, although he reverted to his usual persona soon afterward to resume plotting with Chalce. Saying the phrase "laughably grim" at Liko, [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] to taunt them (because he thinks they're so weak) shows how insane he is, as seen in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', but Dot was able to surprise him by using the phrase against him when the trio won the battle and wanted the [[Pagogo|pendant]] back. This psychotic side of Spinel is further shown in [[HZ135]], where he recklessly merged with the Laquium core due to his obsession with its power, laughing maniacally while doing so and ignoring the pleas of his Pokemon.

Spinel is a man of logic, utilizing well-coordinated attacks and clever strategies to catch his opponents off guard in battle. Unlike other Evil team bosses, rather than consistently relying on brute force, usage of powerful Legendary Pokemon, or sheer military might, Spinel relies more on the manipulation of people, Pokemon and other dirty tactics to gain the edge over his opponents. However, he can get caught off guard and be surprised by an opponent's unpredictable strategies by sheer intuition, much to his shock during his battle against Friede. Spinel even underestimated various things, such as how strong a bond between Trainer and Pokémon truly can be without the Strong Sphere. He has a strong dislike for the Rising Volt Tacklers, especially the younger members, for interfering in his plans. Spinel would stop at nothing to eliminate the Rising Volt Tacklers, even becoming more determined in ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'' after [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] informed him of their [[HZ099|involvement]] in [[Galar]].

At his core, Spinel is a cruel, treacherous, and ambitious individual, willing to do anything to attain power. When Gibeon accepted his passing and entrusted the future to Amethio, Spinel angrily rejected both the outcome and his leader's wishes. He was prepared to seize control of the Explorers by force and declared Laquium under the Explorers' jurisdiction. He is arrogant enough to claim he will surpass Gibeon, and that the world will bow before him. Spinel's arrogance is prominently displayed in ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]''. He firmly believed that the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo no longer posed a threat after five of the [[Six Heroes]] had defeated them. He also thought he had driven them into hiding once again, allowing him to move forward with the next stage of his plans. In addition, after framing the Rising Volt Tacklers a second time in [[HZ125]], Spinel was fully convinced that the world will never believe them, not taking an account of the allies and friends they have made in their adventures prior to him damaging their reputation.

Additionally, despite his confident attitude Spinel is portrayed as a coward, as he tends to avoid confrontations and will flee when faced with defeat, avoiding battling opponents directly himself unless he is highly confident he can win. Notably, he was unwilling to betray Gibeon until he was completely out of the picture. After becoming the new leader of the Explorers a year later, Spinel himself rarely battled out in the open and heavily relied on others to carry out his plans, which highlights his preference for staying in the background and focusing on his research while others execute his malicious intentions, preferring to let others do the dirty work for him. Spinel has shown to be usually one step ahead towards his enemies, as he prepare for the Rising Volt Tacklers attempt to rescue five of the Six Heroes in [[HZ124]]. This is also shown in [[HZ130]], when Spinel figured out that the Rising Volt Tacklers were preparing to return to Laqua with multiple Teratype Pokemon to purify the Laquium core, and thus he prepared for their [[HZ133|arrival]].

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Spinel's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Magnezone
|stage1=Magneton
|type1=Electric
|type2=Steel
|img=Spinel Magneton.png
|img2=Spinel Magnezone.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Magnezone}} is Spinel's first known Pokémon. It was first seen as a {{p|Magneton}}, where it was being used to create an electrical interference, preventing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] from communicating with their [[Rotom Phone]]s. It was eventually chased off by [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Magneton lured Friede and his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} to [[Levincia]], where it and {{p|Beheeyem}} launched an ambush. They were driven off after Friede {{Tera}}stallized Charizard and unleashed a powerful {{m|Tera Blast}}.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Magneton was revealed to have evolved into Magnezone. Spinel used its electricity to power [[Gibeon]]'s [[Laquium]] mining machines.

Magnezone's known moves are {{m|Zap Cannon}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Umbreon
|gender=
|type1=Dark
|img=Spinel Umbreon.png
|img2=Spinel Umbreon Laquium.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=Kei Shindō
|vaen=Lisa Ortiz
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Spinel's second known Pokémon and his main partner. It was first seen by Spinel's side as he spied on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Spinel sent Umbreon out against [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] as a last resort after the three defeated his Magneton and Beheeyem, unleashing a sneak attack that easily overpowered them. However, when Liko's pendant activated and caused the {{pkmn2|giant}} {{p|Arboliva}} to intervene, Umbreon urged Spinel to retreat.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Spinel had Umbreon battle [[Friede]] and [[Captain Pikachu]]. While Umbreon's {{m|Foul Play}} was able to turn Pikachu's power against him, Umbreon was unable to defeat the two, as Pikachu used Foul Play's recoil to create an opportunity to escape Spinel's trap.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Spinel used Umbreon as his test subject, exposing it to [[Laquium]]'s mist, causing it to go feral and defeat [[Amethio]]'s {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} in one attack. {{an|Terapagos}} then transformed into its Terastal Form and forced Umbreon back to normal, exhausting Umbreon who was then recalled by Spinel.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Umbreon partnered with Beheeyem in a [[Double Battle]] against [[Friede's Charizard]] and Captain Pikachu. They initially held the advantage due to Beheeyem {{m|Skill Swap}}ping Pikachu's {{a|Lightning Rod}} [[Hidden Ability]], but were ultimately defeated after Friede successfully lured their opponents into getting in the way of a {{type|Dark}} {{m|Tera Blast}}. Beheeyem was defeated on the spot, while Umbreon was soon finished off by a {{m|Volt Tackle}}.

Umbreon's known moves are {{m|Snarl}}, {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, and {{m|Foul Play}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Spinel
|pkmn=Beheeyem
|gender=
|type1=Psychic
|img=Spinel Beheeyem.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=Daisuke Namikawa
|vaen=Daman Mills
|desc={{p|Beheeyem}} is Spinel's third known Pokémon. While it is a powerful battler, Beheeyem is mainly used to spy on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], as seen in its [[HZ012|debut episode]], ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', and ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]''.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Beheeyem immobilized [[Friede's Charizard]], allowing Magneton to attack it. Once [[Friede]] {{Tera}}stallized Charizard into a {{t|Dark}} [[type]], Beheeyem withdrew. Beheeyem later assisted Spinel in distracting [[Liko]] by putting her in a trance, even doing the same thing to her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and [[Rotom Phone]], which allowed its {{pkmn|Trainer}} to steal her pendant while also erasing Liko's memories of the Rising Volt Tacklers.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Beheeyem partnered with Umbreon in a [[Double Battle]] against Friede's Charizard and [[Captain Pikachu]]. After a brief exchange of attacks, Spinel learned about Cap's [[Hidden Ability]] {{a|Lightning Rod}} and had Beheeyem use {{m|Skill Swap}} to acquire it and be able to counter Pikachu's {{type|Electric}} moves. Despite this, Beheeyem still lost after being lured by a {{m|Thunder Punch}} into getting in the way of a Dark-type {{m|Tera Blast}}.

Beheeyem's known moves are {{m|Dark Pulse}}, {{m|Psychic}}, {{m|Meteor Beam}}, {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Thunderbolt}}, and {{m|Skill Swap}}, and its Ability is {{a|Telepathy}}.}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Spinel Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Spinel
| pkmn = Magneton (multiple)
| type1 = Electric
| type2 = Steel
| img = Spinel other Magneton.png
| epnum = HZ013
| epname = An Unexpected Picnic!
| vajp =
| vaen = Bill Rogers
| desc = These {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Magneton}} were first used to create another electrical interference to prevent the [[Brave Olivine]] from updating its systems. They were driven off by [[Friede's Charizard]].

None of their moves are known.
}}

====Escaped====
{| width="70%"
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice}} ♀
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Kleavor|Lucius Kleavor.png|bug|rock}}
|{{ActivePoké|Lucius|Gouging Fire|Lucius Gouging Fire.png|fire|dragon}}
|}

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{blizzard color light}}|bordercolor={{SoA color dark}}
|ja=古川慎 ''Makoto Furukawa''
|en=Matt Mercer
|nl=Daan van Dalen
|ar=روميو ورشا ''Romeo Warcha'' ([[HZ006]]-[[HZ045]]) ريمون فرنسيس ''Raymond Francis'' ([[HZ064]]- present)
|zh_yue=葉子楓 ''Yihp Jífūng''
|zh_cmn={{wp|zh:于正昇|于正昇}} ''Paul Yu'' (Taiwan) {{wp|zh:谢添天|谢添天}} ''Xiè Tiāntiān'' (mainland China)
|fi=Riku Leskinen
|fr_eu=Maxym Anciaux ([[HZ006]]-[[HZ045]]) Quentin Minon ([[HZ064]]-present)
|de=René Oltmanns
|it=Yari Lettieri
|pl=Łukasz Talik|no=Petter Vermeli
|pt_br=Silvio Gonzalez
|es_la=Miguel Ángel Leal
|es_eu=Fer Delgado
|th=เตชินห์ ศรีเบญจโชติ
}}

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==In the manga==
[[File:Explorers HZM.png|thumb|170px|Spinel in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Spinel briefly appeared in a flashback in [[HZM03]].
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==Trivia==
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} and {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese}} [[dub]]s, Spinel's {{p|Umbreon}} is referred to as female.

==Names==
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| European Spanish
| Espinela
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| Espinel
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| Italian
| Ruben
| From ''rubino'' ({{wp|ruby}})
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| 스피넬 ''Spinel''
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| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 斯琵奈爾 ''Sīpínài'ěr''
| rowspan="3" | Transcription of his Japanese name
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| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 斯琵奈爾 ''Sīpèihnoihyíh''
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| Chinese (mainland China)
| 斯琵奈尔 ''Sīpínài'ěr''
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| Thai
| สปิเนล ''Sapinen''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
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==References==
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Terastal phenomenon

2026-04-24T12:39:58Z

Will of DC: /* Pokémon Horizons: The Series */

{{redirect|Tera Pokémon|the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the {{pkmn|category}} "Tera Pokémon"|Terapagos (Pokémon)}}
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[[File:Terastal phenomenon.png|thumb|300px|{{ga|Juliana}} Terastallizing {{p|Eevee}}]]
The '''Terastal phenomenon''' or '''Terastallization''' (Japanese: '''テラスタル''' ''Terastal'') is a temporary transformation affecting {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that was introduced during [[Generation IX]], in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. It [[Type change|changes the type]] of a Pokémon into its Tera Type and grants it a crystallized appearance. Terastallization has also appeared in the {{spin-off games|spin-off game}} {{g|Masters EX}}, as well as in the [[side series]] title {{g|Champions}}.

==Etymology==
The name "Terastal" likely derives from the Japanese word '''照らす''' ''terasu'' (to illuminate; to shine) and the English word ''crystal''. It may also be derived from the prefix ''tera-'', possibly in reference to previously introduced temporary transformation mechanics, [[Gigantamax]] and [[Mega Evolution]], which are named after subsequent {{wp|SI prefixes}}.

==Terminology==
The following are terms related to this game mechanic.
* '''Terastal phenomenon''' or '''Terastallization''' (Japanese: '''テラスタル''' ''Terastal'') is the transformation.
* '''Terastallize''' (Japanese: '''テラスタルする''' ''Terastallize'') is the related verb for this transformation.
* '''Tera Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''テラスタルポケモン''' ''Terastal Pokémon''), also known as '''Terastallized Pokémon''' (Japanese: '''テラスタルしたポケモン''' ''Terastallized Pokémon''), are {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} affected by this transformation.
* '''Terastallized state''' (Japanese: '''テラスタルした姿''' ''Terastallized appearance'') refers to the crystallized appearance of a Pokémon after Terastallizing. Two Pokémon ({{p|Ogerpon}} and {{p|Terapagos}}) have unique Terastallized states that further change their appearance.
* '''[[Terastal energy]]''' (Japanese: '''テラスタルエネルギー''' ''Terastal energy'') is the energy involved in this transformation.
* The '''[[#Tera Type|Tera Type]]''' (Japanese: '''テラスタイプ''' ''Teras Type'') is the [[type]] of the Terastallized Pokémon.
* The '''[[#Tera Jewels|Tera Jewel]]''' (Japanese: '''テラスタルジュエル''' ''Terastal Jewel'') is the jewel on top of the head of a Terastallized Pokémon.
* The '''[[Tera Orb]]''' (Japanese: '''テラスタルオーブ''' ''Terastal Orb'') is the [[Key Item]] that allows a Pokémon to Terastallize.
* A '''[[Tera Shard]]''' (Japanese: '''テラピース''' ''Tera Piece'') is an [[:Category:Tera Shards|item]] that changes a Pokémon's Tera Type. There are 19 Tera Shards, one for each type, including the {{t|Stellar}} type.
* A '''[[Tera Raid Battle]]''' (Japanese: '''テラレイドバトル''' ''Tera Raid Battle'') is a kind of [[Pokémon battle]] in which four [[Pokémon Trainer]]s battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} Tera Pokémon.
* '''{{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}''' (Japanese: '''テラスタルフォーム''' ''Terastal Form'') is a form taken in battle by Terapagos through its Tera Shift Ability.
* There are two moves related to this phenomenon:
** '''{{m|Tera Blast}}''' (Japanese: '''テラバースト''' ''Tera Burst'') is a move that changes its type to match the user's Tera Type.
** '''{{m|Tera Starstorm}}''' (Japanese: '''テラクラスター''' ''Tera Cluster'') is Terapagos's [[signature move]]. It becomes Stellar-type when Terapagos changes into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}.
* There are three {{Abilities}} related to this phenomenon, all [[Signature Ability|exclusive]] to {{p|Terapagos}}:
** '''{{a|Tera Shift}}''' (Japanese: '''テラスチェンジ''' ''Tera Change'') is {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}} Terapagos' Ability. It causes Terapagos to change into its Terastal Form when it enters battle.
** '''{{a|Tera Shell}}''' (Japanese: '''テラスシェル''' ''Tera Shell'') is Terastal Form Terapagos' Ability. It causes all [[damage]]-dealing moves to become [[Type#Type effectiveness|not very effective]] on Terapagos while its [[HP]] is full.
** '''{{a|Teraform Zero}}''' (Japanese: '''ゼロフォーミング''' ''Zero-Forming'') is exclusive Stellar Form Terapagos' Ability. It negates all effects of [[weather]] and [[terrain]].

Some examples of in-game dialogue from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}:
* ''"When it is charged with energy, it can be used to cause Pokémon to '''Terastallize'''."'' (excerpt from the description of [[Tera Orb]])
* ''"If the user has '''Terastallized''', it unleashes energy of its '''Tera Type'''."'' (excerpt from the description of {{m|Tera Blast}})
* ''"If an opponent’s Pokémon '''Terastallizes''' during battle... observe a Pokémon's '''Tera Jewel''' closely to see which type it has become!"'' ([[Hassel]])
* ''"'''Terastallizing''' gives a real boost, see!"'' ([[Nemona]])

==Tera Jewels==
Tera Jewels are large crystal crowns that form atop a Terastallized {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s head. Each Tera Type possesses a different Tera Jewel to represent it, which contains two basic structures: the crown band that acts as the Tera Jewel's base, and the gem that stands above the band. Save for the {{t|Stellar}} type, each Tera Jewel's base has a hexagonal crystal on the front, with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it.

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|- style="background-color:#{{paldea color light}}"
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! class="unsortable" | Image
! class="unsortable" | Description
|-
{{typetable|Normal}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Normal.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Normal}} Tera Jewel has an off-white band. On its front, there is a yellow hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there is a large, white diamond held by golden prongs. The band is surrounded by three smaller white diamonds also held up by golden prongs, separated from each other radially by 120 degrees.
|-
{{typetable|Fighting}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Fighting.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Fighting}} Tera Jewel has a reddish-orange band similar in appearance to a championship belt. A red hexagonal crystal with angry-looking eyes on it is embedded on the front. Atop the band, there is a large, red fist shaped in an uppercut motion, surrounded by a spiraling teal shockwave.
|-
{{typetable|Flying}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Flying.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Flying}} Tera Jewel has a bluish-white band shaped like a cluster of clouds. On its front, there is a cyan hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there is a cluster of balloons—two red and two green—held by chains of gems.
|-
{{typetable|Poison}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Poison.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Poison}} Tera Jewel has a purplish band that appears as if it is melting. On its front, there is a purple hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there's a purplish-white skull with purple crossbones.
|-
{{typetable|Ground}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Ground.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Ground}} Tera Jewel overall resembles a cut-through model of an Earth-like planet, with different layers representing the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core. The Tera Jewel's base is the inner core, which is cream in color with an orange hexagonal crystal on the front. The crystal has a pair of angry-looking eyes on it.
|-
{{typetable|Rock}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Rock.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Rock}} Tera Jewel has a white band similar to a pedestal. Atop it, there is a large, stony temple closely resembling those of {{wp|Ancient Greek temple|Greek}} and {{wp|Roman temple}}s. A brown hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it sits on the front of the pedestal, just below the temple base, which is surrounded by clusters of rocks on its four corners.
|-
{{typetable|Bug}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Bug.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Bug}} Tera Jewel has a greenish band with a flower-shaped crown. On its front, there is a dark green, hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop the crown is a small crystal adorned with two pairs of large, white insect wings and a pair of long, curled, green antannae.
|-
{{typetable|Ghost}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Ghost.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Ghost}} Tera Jewel has a gray band composed of several gravestone-like structures, with a gap on the front. A dark gray hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it is situated within the gap. Atop it, there's a large, grinning, purple [[Ghosts in the Pokémon world|ghost]].
|-
{{typetable|Steel}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Steel.png|200px]] [[File:Tera Jewel Steel Side.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Steel}} Tera Jewel comprises a large, single-bladed axe situated atop a plain, cylindrical, gray band split in half. On the front gap between each halves of the band, there is a black hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it.
|-
{{typetable|Fire}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Fire.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Fire}} Tera Jewel has an orange band shaped like flames. On its front, there is a red hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there is a large, red candelabra, holding five white, lit candles.
|-
{{typetable|Water}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Water.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Water}} Tera Jewel overall resembles a large water fountain, with a bluish crown shaped like a water splash at the base. On the front of the base, there is a dark blue hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it.
|-
{{typetable|Grass}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Grass.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Grass}} Tera Jewel has a greenish crown shaped like bushes or grass. On its front, there is a green hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there is a large bouquet composed of blue, red, white, and yellow flowers.
|-
{{typetable|Electric}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Electric.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Electric}} Tera Jewel overall is shaped like a lightbulb, with a transparent white bulb enclosing a yellow filament shaped like a thunderbolt, and a yellow base. On the front of the base, there is a yellow hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it.
|-
{{typetable|Psychic}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Psychic.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Psychic}} Tera Jewel has a pinkish band comprising two circles stacked atop each other. On its front, there is a purple hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there is a large, violet, eye-like structure, with a large spherical gem at the center, serving as its pupil.
|-
{{typetable|Ice}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Ice.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Ice}} Tera Jewel has a cyan band shaped like a circle of ice cubes. On its front, there is a dark blue hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there is a large, cyan snowflake.
|-
{{typetable|Dragon}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Dragon.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Dragon}} Tera Jewel is has a reddish crown shaped like a castle's tower or a fortress. On its front, there is a cyan hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there is a large, black dragon spreading out its red wings.
|-
{{typetable|Dark}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Dark.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Dark}} Tera Jewel has a grayish-white circular crown covered in spikes. On its front, there is a black hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there is a mosaic of a spiky face with a mischievous grin, comprising various panels of red, yellow, and purple crystals embedded within a black frame.
|-
{{typetable|Fairy}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Fairy.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Fairy}} Tera Jewel has a pinkish band shaped like a ribbon, with a knot on the front. On the front of this knot, there is a pink hexagonal crystal with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it. Atop it, there is a large, magenta heart spreading out a pair of white wings, each adorned with teardrop-shaped crystals for feathers.
|-
{{typetable|Stellar}}
| [[File:Tera Jewel Stellar.png|200px]]
| The {{type|Stellar}} Tera Jewel has a white crown with a base surrounded by diamonds, each colored after one of the eighteen other types. It is orbited by eighteen hexagonal gems, each having the icon and color of one of the eighteen other types. Atop it, there is a crystal statue in the shape of {{p|Terapagos}} in its {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Terapagos|Normal Form}}, with a pair of angry-looking eyes on its face. Floating above it, there is the symbol of the Terastal phenomenon—a dark blue hexagon with triangular extensions on each corner.
|}

===Unique Terastallized states===
Some Pokémon species have unique Terastallized states which change their appearance significantly upon Terastallizing, beyond the standard crystallized appearance of Terastallization. Additionally, the Pokémon's [[Ability]] changes after Terastallization. There is no official name for this class of Terastallized state. Unlike other Pokémon, the few ones with a unique Terastallized state are the only ones which cannot have their Tera Types changed in [[Treasure Eatery]].

{{p|Ogerpon}} and {{p|Terapagos}} are the only Pokémon known to have their own distinct Terastallized states. Ogerpon's Tera Type changes depending on the mask that it is currently holding. While Ogerpon's Terastallized states are not recognized as separate forms in the [[Pokédex]], Terapagos's Terastallized state is uniquely recognized as its Stellar Form.

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! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Paldea color light}}" | Dex
! rowspan=2 style="background:#{{Paldea color light}}" | Pokémon
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{Paldea color light}}" | Before Terastallizing
! colspan=3 style="background:#{{Paldea color light}}" | After Terastallizing
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! Image
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| {{p|Ogerpon}} {{form|Ogerpon|Teal Mask}}
|style="background:#cde6d0"| [[File:1017Ogerpon.png|125px|Teal Mask Ogerpon]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}
| {{a|Defiant}}
|style="background:#cde6d0"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Teal Terastal Dream.png|200px|Terastallized Teal Mask Ogerpon]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}
| rowspan="4" | {{a|Embody Aspect}}
|-
| {{p|Ogerpon}} {{form|Ogerpon|Wellspring Mask}}
|style="background:#cde6d0"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Wellspring Mask.png|125px|Wellspring Mask Ogerpon]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Water}}
| {{a|Water Absorb}}
|style="background:#cde6d0"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Wellspring Terastal Dream.png|200px|Terastallized Wellspring Mask Ogerpon]]
| {{typecolor|Water}}
|-
| {{p|Ogerpon}} {{form|Ogerpon|Hearthflame Mask}}
|style="background:#cde6d0"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Hearthflame Mask.png|125px|Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Fire}}
| {{a|Mold Breaker}}
|style="background:#cde6d0"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Hearthflame Terastal Dream.png|200px|Terastallized Hearthflame Mask Ogerpon]]
| {{typecolor|Fire}}
|-
| {{p|Ogerpon}} {{form|Ogerpon|Cornerstone Mask}}
|style="background:#cde6d0"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Cornerstone Mask.png|125px|Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon]]
| {{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Rock}}
| {{a|Sturdy}}
|style="background:#cde6d0"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Cornerstone Terastal Dream.png|200px|Terastallized Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon]]
| {{typecolor|Rock}}
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| style="font-family:monospace,monospace" |#1024
| {{p|Terapagos}} {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}}
|style="background:#fde7c2"| [[File:1024Terapagos-Terastal.png|125px|Terastal Terapagos]]
| {{typecolor|Normal}}
| {{a|Tera Shell}}
|style="background:#fde7c2"| [[File:1024Terapagos-Stellar Dream.png|200px|Stellar Terapagos]]
| {{typecolor|Stellar}}
| {{a|Teraform Zero}}
|}

==In the core series games==
===History===
{{spoilers}}
In the [[Paldea]] [[region]], 2,000,000 years prior to {{G|Scarlet and Violet}}, in a bygone era, seismic shifts started to occur, said to have doomed {{P|Terapagos}} to extinction. Initially, Terapagos was believed to have completly disappeared, however, it seems that {{Ga|Terapagos|one of them}} survived by protected itself by changing the energy in its body into hard crystals and going into hibernation in [[Area Zero Underdepths]], becoming the source of Terastal energy and the originator of the Terastal phenomenon. Terastallization was first discovered 140 years ago in the form of a Terastallized Pokémon in [[Area Zero]], within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]. However, attempts to remove Terastallized Pokémon from the crater caused the light to disappear and it to transform back to normal. Further details of the Terastal phenomenon thus remained unclear for a while.

Terastallization also occurs in [[Kitakami]] thanks to the [[Crystal Pool]], whose waters were infused in ancient times with foreign gems, likely Terastal crystals brought from Paldea. {{Ga|Ogerpon}}'s unnamed human partner also possessed some Terastal crystals with them, which he gave to a mask-maker to craft [[:Category:Masks|masks]] with these crystals, and through them, Ogerpon can Terastallize itself without any outside source.

10 years prior ago, [[Professor Sada]]{{Sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo]]{{Sup/9|V}} began investigating the phenomenon, and discovered that the energy emitted from shining crystals in Area Zero is what triggers it. They also discover Terapagos slumbering in Area Zero Underdepths in the form of a crystal. The [[Tera Orb]]s were then created by the professor from the Terastal energy with support from [[Clavell|director Clavell]], allowing people to Terastallize their Pokémon outside of Area Zero. The Tera Orb was then shared to the [[Paldea League]] and [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}, granting the [[Gym Leader]]s, the [[Elite Four]], the [[Champion]]-ranked {{pkmn|trainer}}s, and students to use Terastallization. At some point, the Terastal energy was used by the professor to also create a [[time machine]], bringing in [[Paradox Pokémon]] from the ancient past{{sup/9|S}}/distant future{{sup/9|V}} or [[Multiverse|parallel timelines]], including a pair of {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}}, as well as to create an AI replica of themselves to help with their research.

Prior to [[The Indigo Disk]], Terastallization started occurring in the grounds of [[Blueberry Academy]] in the [[Unova]] region as well thanks to the Terarium Core, a large sphere attatched to the roof of the [[Terarium]]. It was designed and maintained by professor [[Briar]], being filled with with a mixture of [[Paldea]]n soil and water from the Crystal Pool in Kitakami, allowing the students to use Terastallization. After the events of The Indigo Disk, crystals from the Area Zero underdepths were added to the mixture, allowing wild Pokémon to Terastallize into the {{T|Stellar}} type

The crystalline petals of {{p|Glimmora}} seem to resemble the Terastal crystals across Area Zero. It is unknown if there is a connection between Glimmora and the Terastal phenomenon, though many of them, alongside its pre-[[Evolution]] {{p|Glimmet}}, can be found in Area Zero, the place where the phenomenon originated. Additionally, eight [[TM Material|Glimmet Crystal]]s are needed to make {{TM|171|Tera Blast}}, a move that changes its type when a Pokémon Terastallizes.

The [[Scarlet Book]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Violet Book]]{{sup/9|V}} makes cryptic hints that it may be linked to an unknown Pokémon resembling a disk made of layers of overlapping hexagons. [[Area Zero journals|A journal in Research Station No. 1]] further implies its existence and relationship to the phenomenon. This Pokémon is ultimately confirmed to be Terapagos. A nineteenth Tera Type, the {{t|Stellar}} type, was later discovered and named by Professor Sada{{sup/9|S}}/Professor Turo{{sup/9|V}}.<ref>[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/new_tera_type/ A ''Nineteenth'' Tera Type Has Been Discovered! | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref>
{{endspoilers}}

===In battle===
[[Pokémon Trainer]]s who obtain a [[Tera Orb]] are able to use it to Terastallize their Pokémon, which makes a Tera Jewel appear above the Pokémon's head and causes the Pokémon's body to glisten like polished, faceted gemstones. This changes the Pokémon's defensive [[type]](s) to its Tera Type, removing all other types, but gives it a weakness to {{type|Stellar}} [[move]]s, which can only be used by Stellar-type Tera Pokémon. Terastallized Pokémon are identified by having "Tera" in front of their name.

While Terastallized, Pokémon receive [[STAB]] on moves matching their Tera Type, in addition to moves matching their original types. The original types are the types they had immediately before Terastallizing (taking type changes into account but ignoring {{m|Forest's Curse}}) or their base types if they were sent on the field while Terastallized. If the Pokémon's Tera Type is the same as one of its original types, moves of that type receive a ×2 damage boost instead of the usual ×1.5.<ref name="Terastal">[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/terastal_phenomenon/ Pokémon Shine and Glimmer Like Gems Thanks to the Terastal Phenomenon | Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet]</ref>

Terastallization takes [[priority]] over all moves.

During this time, {{a|Adaptability}} works only for the Tera Type (with ×1.5 becoming ×2, and ×2 becoming ×2.25). Additionally, moves of the Tera Type that have a [[base power]] below 60 are increased to 60 base power; this is checked for after {{a|Technician}}'s boost <ref>https://twitter.com/skittyve/status/1599911349764571137</ref>. The boost does not apply to [[multistrike move]]s or moves with increased [[priority]]. [[:Category:Moves that power up|Moves that increase in power]] (such as {{m|Rollout}}) are boosted if its base power would be below 60 when used, but moves with [[:Category:Moves that have variable power|variable power based on other factors]] (such as {{m|Water Spout}}) are not boosted, regardless of what its base power would be when used. Pokémon can only have one Tera Type. The move {{m|Tera Blast}} changes type to the Pokémon's innate Tera Type upon Terastallizing.<ref>(August 21, 2022) "[https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/news/master_terastal/ Master Using the Terastal Phenomenon in Battle!]" Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Official Website</ref>

Terastallized Pokémon cannot have their type changed from moves and Abilities such as {{m|Soak}}, {{m|Double Shock}}, {{A|Imposter}}, {{a|Protean}}, or {{m|Transform}}. A Pokémon using {{m|Transform}} before Terastallizing will not copy its opponent's Tera Type and will instead keep its own.

Similar to [[Mega Evolution]], the Terastal phenomenon lasts until the battle ends or the Terastallized Pokémon faints. After being used once, the Tera Orb loses all its Terastal energy and has to be recharged by either touching crystals containing Terastal energy or by visiting a [[Pokémon Center]].<ref name=Terastal/> An exception to this can be found in Area Zero, where the Tera Orb will automatically recharge at the end of each battle after it is used. Upon capturing Terapagos at the end of [[The Indigo Disk]], the Tera Orb will be infused with Terapagos' energy and will no longer require charging.

After beating the [[Medali Gym]], the player can change their Pokémon's Tera Type at the [[Medali|Treasure Eatery]] by exchanging 50 [[Tera Shard]]s of a given type with the chef. However, the Tera Type of {{p|Ogerpon}} and {{p|Terapagos}} cannot be changed.

The Terastal phenomenon is currently only known to be found in certain areas of the [[Pokémon world]]: [[Paldea]], due to the [[Terastal energy]] seeping from the ground of the region<ref name="Terastal" />, which was supposedly created by the {{ga|Terapagos}} slumbering within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]; [[Kitakami]], due to the Terastal energy found in the [[Crystal Pool]], which creation is unknown; and [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]], due to the Core hanging from the roof of the [[Terarium]], which [[Briar]] created by using soil from Paldea and the water from Kitakami's Crystal Pool.

====Catching Tera Pokémon====
Normal wild Pokémon found in Paldea typically have a Tera Type that matches one of their regular types. This Tera Type does not reflect their potential [[Evolution]]s and cannot be passed down through {{pkmn|breeding}}. For example, a {{p|Charcadet}} will always have a {{t|Fire}} Tera Type. Typically, there are only two ways to obtain a wild Tera Pokémon with unique typing: either catch a wild Tera Pokémon scattered around Paldea, or participate in a [[Tera Raid Battle]]. These Pokémon may know [[TM]] [[move]]s that match this set Tera Type.

=====Wild Tera Pokémon=====
''Main article: [[List of wild Tera Pokémon]]''

There are 68 {{pkmn2|wild}} Tera Pokémon scattered around Paldea, the majority with unique Tera Types. In [[Kitakami]], there are 22 wild Tera Pokémon scattered around the land. In the [[Terarium]], there are 21 wild Tera Pokémon scattered around the facility, the majority with unique Tera Types. They can be found in fixed locations and typically have Tera Types different from their base types, a notable exception being the eight [[Eeveelution]]s, who have Tera Types that match their base types, and would normally have a {{t|Normal}} Tera Type after [[Evolution|evolving]] from {{p|Eevee}}. The wild Tera Pokémon are indicated by a bright glow emitting from their bodies, which is different if the Tera Type is {{t|Stellar}}. Wild Tera Pokémon will always have a perfect 31 in at least three of their [[individual value|IVs]] and their scale value is always at least 200.

When battled against, they will immediately Terastallize. Wild Tera Pokémon cannot be caught while Terastallized. If an attack deals enough damage to drop them to 20% of maximum HP, all further damage from that attack (including from [[multistrike move]]s) will be prevented, their Tera Jewel will break, and if the Tera Pokémon has not already moved that turn, it will skip its turn. However, if indirect damage such as {{status|poison}} or {{status|burn}} reduces the Pokémon's HP below 20%, that damage will not be prevented, and a direct attack at that point has another chance to cause the Tera Jewel to break at 1 HP. Indirect damage can reduce the Pokémon to 0 HP while it still has its Tera Jewel, in which case it will faint without ever becoming catchable. When caught or defeated, the player is rewarded with [[League Point]]s, and with 10 [[Stellar Tera Shard]]s if their Tera Type is {{t|Stellar}} (other Tera Types do not reward any [[Tera Shard]]s).

Wild Tera Pokémon will eventually respawn at the same location after being caught or defeated: each real-time day, they have a chance to respawn. Contrary to other wild Tera Pokémon, {{t|Stellar}} ones do not always respawn as the same species: instead, the species is chosen at random in a pool specific for each one. Whether or not a Tera Pokémon respawns, and which species appears at Tera Stellar spawn spots, can be manipulated by soft resetting as long as the player did not get too close to the spawn spot when saving.

=====Tera Raid Battle=====
[[Tera Raid Battle]]s occur all over Paldea, with the locations changing at random each real-life day at midnight. These locations are indicated on the map, and in the overworld are indicated by a large, colored "shining crystal", with a beam of sparkling lights shooting into the sky.

In addition, more Tera Raid crystals spawn if the player clears out many of them and is running out of Tera Raid Battles to do. Therefore, the player can never be unable to participate in Tera Raid Battles.

==In the side series games==
[[File:Champions Omni Ring.png|thumb|200px|The Omni Ring]]
===Pokémon Champions===
Players will be able to Terastallize their Pokémon in [[Pokémon Champions]], possibly through the [[Omni Ring]].{{-}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
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===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
The Terastal phenomenon is embodied on [[Pasio]] in a phenomenon called '''Sync Terastal''' (Japanese: '''バディーズテラスタル'''). Through the power of bonds between Trainers and Pokémon, certain Trainers can Sync Terastallize their partner Pokémon using their [[sync stone]]. Sync pairs that can Sync Terastallize will do so as soon as they enter battle. This powers up the moves matching their Tera Type, changes one of their passive {{mas|skill}}s, and gives them access to the move {{m|Tera Blast}}. In addition, sync pairs capable of Sync Terastallization always have a variation of Tera Blast as their [[sync move]], excluding {{p|Terapagos}}, which uses {{m|Tera Starstorm}} instead (starting from version 2.68.0).

Sync Terastallization was introduced into the game with [[sync pair]] {{sync|Carmine|Sinistcha}}.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{paldea color}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border:3px solid #{{paldea color dark}}" cellpadding=2px
|- style="background:#{{paldea color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Trainer
! Partner
! Terastallized state
! Terastal Move
! style="{{roundytr|5px}};" | {{color2|000|Sync Move}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSRed Anniversary 2025 Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Red}} (Anniversary 2025)
| [[File:Masters0006.png|100px]] {{TP|Red|Charizard}} {{male}}
| [[File:Masters0006 Tera Dragon.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Dragon Masters.png|20px|Dragon Tera Type|link=Dragon (type)]] Tera Type: Dragon
| Lazulite {{m|Tera Blast}}
| Shine at the Summit {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSGloria Anniversary 2025 Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Gloria}} (Anniversary 2025)
| [[File:Masters0815.png|100px]] {{p|Cinderace}} {{male}}
| [[File:Masters0815 Tera Rock.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Rock Masters.png|20px|Rock Tera Type|link=Rock (type)]] Tera Type: Rock
| Rutile {{m|Tera Blast}}
| Max Shining Fun {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSLana New Year 2026 Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Lana}} (New Year's 2026)
| [[File:Masters0977 s.png|100px]] {{p|Dondozo}} {{female}}{{shinystar}}
| [[File:Masters0977 s Tera Dragon.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Dragon Masters.png|20px|Dragon Tera Type|link=Dragon (type)]] Tera Type: Dragon
| Lazurite {{m|Tera Blast}}
| Revive the Golden Fight {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSIrida Anniversary 2025 Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Irida}} (Anniversary 2025)
| [[File:Masters0157H.png|100px]] {{p|Typhlosion}} {{female}} [[Hisuian form|Hisuian Form]]
| [[File:Masters0157H Tera Poison.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Poison Masters.png|20px|Poison Tera Type|link=Poison (type)]] Tera Type: Poison
| Amethyst {{m|Tera Blast}}
| Space for All to Shine {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSLacey Fall 2025 Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Lacey}} (Fall 2025)
| [[File:Masters0547.png|100px]] {{p|Whimsicott}} {{female}}
| [[File:Masters0547 Tera Dark.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Dark Masters.png|20px|Dark Tera Type|link=Dark (type)]] Tera Type: Dark
| Spinel {{m|Tera Blast}}
| Bad for a Day {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSCarmine Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Carmine}}
| [[File:Masters1013.png|100px]] {{p|Sinistcha}} {{form|Sinistcha|Unremarkable Form}}
| [[File:Masters1013 Tera Grass.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Grass Masters.png|20px|Grass Tera Type|link=Grass (type)]] Tera Type: Grass
| Emerald {{m|Tera Blast}}
| Relentlessly Stir Things Up {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSKieran Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Kieran}}
| [[File:Masters1019.png|100px]] {{p|Hydrapple}} {{male}}
| [[File:Masters1019 Tera Fighting.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Fighting Masters.png|20px|Fighting Tera Type|link=Fighting (type)]] Tera Type: Fighting
| Topaz {{m|Tera Blast}}
| Start Over from Zero {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSMiriam Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Miriam}}
| [[File:Masters0748.png|100px]] {{p|Toxapex}} {{female}}
| [[File:Masters0748 Tera Poison.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Poison Masters.png|20px|Poison Tera Type|link=Poison (type)]] Tera Type: Poison
| Ametrine {{m|Tera Blast}}
| Nurse's Office Angel {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSBrassius Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Brassius}}
| [[File:Masters0185.png|100px]] {{p|Sudowoodo}} {{male}}
| [[File:Masters0185 Tera Grass.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Grass Masters.png|20px|Grass Tera Type|link=Grass (type)]] Tera Type: Grass
| Dioptase {{m|Tera Blast}}
| The Verdant Virtuoso's {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSFlorian Anniversary 2026 Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Florian}} (Anniversary 2026)
| [[File:Masters1017.png|100px]] {{ga|Ogerpon}} {{female}} {{form|Ogerpon|Teal Mask}}
| [[File:Masters1017 Tera Grass.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Grass Masters.png|20px|Grass Tera Type|link=Grass (type)]] Tera Type: Grass
| Green Jasper {{m|Tera Blast}}
| Village Teal Mask {{m|Tera Blast}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:VSJuliana Anniversary 2026 Masters.png|100px]] {{mas|Juliana}} (Anniversary 2026)
| [[File:Masters1024.png|100px]][[File:Masters1024T.png|100px]] {{ga|Terapagos}} {{male}} {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form → Terastal Form}}
| [[File:Masters1024S.png|100px]] [[File:TeraGem Stellar Masters.png|20px|Stellar Tera Type|link=Stellar (type)]] Tera Type: Stellar {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}
| Rainbow Jewel {{m|Tera Starstorm}}{{tt|*|Tera Blast prior to version 2.68.0}}
| Ancient Indigo Disk {{m|Tera Starstorm}}{{tt|*|Tera Blast prior to version 2.68.0}}
|}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Liko Floragato Roy Crocalor Dot Quaxwell.png|thumb|250px|[[Liko's Floragato]], [[Roy's Crocalor]], and [[Dot's Quaxwell]] Terastallized in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Tera Crown anime.png|thumb|250px|Tera Jewels in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
Terastallization debuted in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and…]]'', where [[Brassius]] Terastallized his {{p|Sudowoodo}} into a {{t|Grass}} [[type]] during his battle with [[Roy]]. After the battle, {{an|Nemona}} explained how the phenomenon works to [[Liko]] and Roy.

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', [[Friede]] Terastallized his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} into a {{t|Dark}} [[type]] for the first time during his fight against [[Spinel]]'s {{p|Magneton}} and {{p|Beheeyem}}. In ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', he Terastallized his Charizard again at [[Diana]]'s [[ancient castle]]. This revealed that, at least in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Terastallization outside of [[Paldea]], [[Kitakami]], and [[Unova]]'s [[Blueberry Academy]] through the use of a [[Tera Orb]], since Friede was in the [[Galar]] region at the time, though it's possible that it is because Liko's pendant ({{p|Terapagos}}, revealed in the games to be the source of all [[Terastal energy]]) was nearby.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', [[Hamber]] Terastallized his {{p|Dusknoir}} into a {{t|Ghost}} type during his training battle with Amethio. In the same episode, [[Dot|Nidothing]] published a video about the Terastal phenomenon, having her {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} dress up as if he Terastallized into a {{t|Water}} type and then a {{t|Normal}} type.

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', Amethio used his newly obtained Tera Orb to Terastallize his Ceruledge into a pure Ghost type to battle the [[Black Rayquaza]].

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', images of a Terastallized Water-type {{p|Jigglypuff}}, a Terastallized {{type|Fire}} {{p|Fletchling}}, and a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Terastallized Normal-type {{p|Eevee}} appeared in a video shown by [[Geeta]] about [[Naranja Academy]]'s [[Tera Training]] course. It is also revealed that only Trainers approved in the Tera Training course are permitted to use Terastallization.

In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Liko Terastallized her {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} into a Grass type for the first time during her Basics battle test against [[Katy]], who countered this by Terastallizing her {{p|Teddiursa}} into a {{t|Bug}} type.

In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Flame and Art]]'', Roy Terastallized his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} into a Fire type for the first time during his [[rematch]] with Brassius.

In ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]'', Dot Terastallized her Quaxly into a Water type for the first time during her Basics battle test against [[Iono]], who followed this by Terastallizing her {{p|Bellibolt}} into an {{t|Electric}} type.

In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', [[Rika]] Terastallized her {{p|Clodsire}} into a pure {{t|Ground}} type during her battle with Liko in the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]].

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', [[Clavell]] reveals that it's said that {{p|Terapagos}} is a Pokémon with a strong connection to the Terastal phenomenon.

In ''[[HZ059|Dance, Quaxly! The Blue Medali Step!]]'', [[Larry]] Terastallized his {{p|Staraptor}} into a pure Normal type during his Implementation battle test with Dot, who Terastallized her newly [[Evolution|evolved]] Quaxwell.

In ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]'', [[Ryme]] Terastallized her {{p|Toxtricity}} into a Ghost type during her [[rematch]] against Roy.

In ''[[HZ063|Ice Battle! Cold-Eyed Grusha]]'', [[Grusha]] Terastallized his {{p|Altaria}} into an {{t|Ice}} type during his Implementation battle test against Liko.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', [[Sidian]] Terastallized his {{p|Garganacl}} into a {{t|Rock}} type during his fight against Liko.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Roy Terastallized his newly [[Evolution|evolved]] {{p|Crocalor}} in his battle against Liko.

In ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Bombirdier}} Terastalllized into a pure Dark type while fighting against Dot's Quaxwell, revealing to Dot that wild Pokémon are also capable of Terastallizing.

In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', Liko, Roy, and Dot encountered a wild {{p|Milotic}} at the [[Crystal Pool]], which Terastallized into a Ghost type.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', during a flashback to 100 years ago, [[Rystal]]'s Terapagos, [[Pagogo]], was shown Terastallizing itself, thus changing into its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} to stop a cluster of [[Laquium]] from endangering the {{pkmn|world}}.

In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', [[Geeta]] Terastallized her {{p|Glimmora}} into a pure Rock type during her battle against Liko, Roy, and Dot.

In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', Crocalor Terastallized without the use of a Tera Orb after Pagogo shared its Terastal energy with him.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', [[Coral]] Terastallized her {{p|Scream Tail}}, Screamypuff, into a pure {{t|Fairy}} type during her battle against Roy's Crocalor.

In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', Liko Terastallized her Meowscarada into a pure Grass type during her battle against Roy.

In ''[[HZ094|The Pokémon Center Lady]]'', Liko Terastallized her {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}} into a {{t|Psychic}} type for the first time when trying to stop the rampage of a Laquium-affected {{p|Vileplume}}.

In ''[[HZ097|The Prankster]]'', Dot Terastallized her {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}} into a pure {{t|Steel}} type for the first time.

In ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', Katy Terastallized her {{p|Ursaring}} into a Bug type during her battle against Liko and Pagogo.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Nemona Terastallized her {{p|Pawmot}} into a pure {{t|Fighting}} type during her battle against Roy.

In ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', [[Penny]] Terastallized her {{p|Sylveon}} into a Fairy type during her battle against Dot.

In ''[[HZ115|Welcome to Blueberry Academy!]]'', a wild Terastallized Fighting-type {{p|Tauros}} was seen in the [[Terarium]] at [[Blueberry Academy]].

In ''[[HZ117|Ult-imate Training]]'', [[Lacey]] Terastallized her {{p|Excadrill}} into a Fairy type during her battle against [[Ult]].

In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', [[Drayton]] Terastallized his {{p|Archaludon}} into a pure {{t|Dragon}} type during his rematch battle against Roy, who Terastallized his newly-evolved {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} into a pure Fire type.

In ''[[HZ121|The Catcher in the Sky]]'', Pagogo helped to Terastallize [[Captain Pikachu]] into a {{t|Flying}} type, allowing him to save Friede as he returned from space.

In [[HZ125]], Roy Terastallized his {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} into a pure Electric type during his battle against [[Lucius's Moltres]]. In the same episode, Stellar Form Pagogo used its Terastal energy to Terastallize the [[Six Heroes]] (except the [[Black Rayquaza]]), removing the effects of Laquium from them.

In [[HZ127]], Liko Terastallized her {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} into a pure Fire type against Ann's {{p|Samurott}}, who followed this by Terastallizing her Samurott into a Ground type.

In [[HZ128]], Dot Terastallized her newly-evolved Quaquaval into a pure Water type against Iono's Terastallized Bellibolt.

In [[HZ129]], Pagogo Terastallized the Black Rayquaza into a pure Dragon type before its battle against Roy and Ult, which ended with Roy {{pkmn2|caught|catching}} Rayquaza.

In [[HZ132]], Pagogo Terastallized [[Diana]]'s {{p|Pecharunt}} into a pure {{t|Poison}} type.

In [[HZ135]], Liko's Hatterene Terastallized into a pure Psychic type. The rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers Pokemon and the Six Heroes Terastallized as well in order to confront Spinel and destroy the Laquium core.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Brassius Sudowoodo Terastal.png|[[Brassius]]'s Terastallized {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{t|Grass}})
Friede Charizard Terastal.png|[[Friede]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} ({{t|Dark}})
Nidothing Terastal Phenomenon.png|[[Dot|Nidothing]]'s "Terastallized" {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} ({{t|Water}})
Nidothing Quaxly fake Terastal.png|Nidothing's "Terastallized" Quaxly ({{t|Normal}})
Hamber Dusknoir Terastal.png|[[Hamber]]'s Terastallized {{p|Dusknoir}} ({{t|Ghost}})
Amethio Ceruledge Terastal.png|[[Amethio]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Amethio|Ceruledge}} (Ghost)
Jigglypuff Terastal.png|A Terastallized {{p|Jigglypuff}} (Water)
Fletchling Terastal.png|A Terastallized {{p|Fletchling}} ({{t|Fire}})
Eevee Terastal.png|A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Terastallized {{p|Eevee}} (Normal)
Liko Floragato Terastal.png|[[Liko]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Liko|Floragato}} (Grass)
Katy Teddy Terastal Teddiursa.png|[[Katy]]'s Terastallized {{p|Teddiursa}} ({{t|Bug}})
Roy Fuecoco Terastal.png|[[Roy]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} (Fire)
Dot Quaxly Terastal.png|[[Dot]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} (Water)
Iono Bellibolt Terastal.png|[[Iono]]'s Terastallized {{p|Bellibolt}} ({{t|Electric}})
Rika Clodsire Terastal.png|[[Rika]]'s Terastallized {{p|Clodsire}} ({{t|Ground}})
Dot Quaxwell Terastal.png|Dot's Terastallized {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} (Water)
Larry Staraptor Terastal.png|[[Larry]]'s Terastallized {{p|Staraptor}} (Normal)
Ryme Toxtricity Terastal.png|[[Ryme]]'s Terastallized {{p|Toxtricity}} (Ghost)
Grusha Altaria Terastal.png|[[Grusha]]'s Terastallized {{p|Altaria}} ({{t|Ice}})
Sidian Garganacl Terastal.png|[[Sidian]]'s Terastallized {{p|Garganacl}} ({{t|Rock}})
Roy Crocalor Terastal.png|[[Roy]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} (Fire)
Bombirdier Terastal.png|A Terastallized {{p|Bombirdier}} (Dark)
Milotic Terastal.png|A Terastallized {{p|Milotic}} (Ghost)
Liko Terapagos Stellar Form.png|[[Liko]]'s {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} {{p|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]] ({{t|Stellar}})
Geeta Glimmora Terastal.png|[[Geeta]]'s Terastallized {{p|Glimmora}} (Rock)
Screamypuff Terastal.png|[[Coral]]'s Terastallized {{p|Scream Tail}}, Screamypuff ({{t|Fairy}})
Liko Meowscarada Terastal.png|[[Liko]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} (Grass)
Liko Hattrem Terastal.png|[[Liko]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Liko|Hattrem}} ({{t|Psychic}})
Dot Tinkatuff Terastal.png|[[Dot]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}} ({{t|Steel}})
Katy Teddy Terastal.png|[[Katy]]'s Terastallized {{p|Ursaring}} (Bug)
Nemona Pawmot Terastal.png|{{an|Nemona}}'s Terastallized {{p|Pawmot}} ({{t|Fighting}})
Penny Sylveon Terastal.png|[[Penny]]'s Terastallized {{p|Sylveon}} (Fairy)
Tauros Terastal.png|A Terastallized {{p|Tauros}} (Fighting)
Lacey Excadrill Terastal.png|[[Lacey]]'s Terastallized {{p|Excadrill}} (Fairy)
Drayton Archaludon Terastal.png|[[Drayton]]'s Terastallized {{p|Archaludon}} ({{t|Dragon}})
Roy Skeledirge Terastal.png|[[Roy]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} (Fire)
Captain Pikachu Terastal.png|[[Captain Pikachu]] Terastallized ({{t|Flying}})
Roy Kilowattrel Terastal.png|[[Roy]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} (Electric)
Six Heroes Terastal.png|[[Lucius]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}, {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}, {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}, {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}} & {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}} (Normal, Dark, Ice, Bug & Rock, respectively)
Liko Armarouge Terastal.png|[[Liko]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}} (Fire)
Ann Samurott Terastal.png|[[Ann]]'s Terastallized {{p|Samurott}} (Ground)
Dot Quaquaval Terastal.png|[[Dot]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}} (Water)
Black Rayquaza Terastal.png|[[Roy]]'s Terastallized [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]] (Dragon)
Diana Pecharunt Terastal.png|[[Diana]]'s Terastallized {{p|Pecharunt}} ({{t|Poison}})
</gallery>

====Pagogo's purifying power====
{{Current event|section|anime|nocat=true}}
{{main|Laquium}}
In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', [[Briar]], based on [[Diana]] and [[Jacq]]'s research, theorized that [[Pagogo]]'s maximum power would be capable of eliminating [[Laquium]] from the planet. To achieve this, [[Liko]] and the other [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] would have to gather the power of Terastal generated by one Pokémon of each of the 18 known Tera Types.

In [[HZ125]], Liko and [[Amethio]] made a deal to meet in [[Laqua]] to unleash Pagogo's power with the help of the White Zygarde so that together they could put an end to this threat.

In [[HZ126]], Liko and her friends participated in training with the [[Elite Four]] members and began gathering allies for the final battle, among them {{an|Nemona}}, [[Ann]], and [[Penny]].

As of [[HZ132]], the following Pokémon were selected and invited for this mission:

{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{Paldea color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Paldea color}}"
|-
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Black Rayquaza.png|150px|Black Rayquaza]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Lucius Arboliva.png|150px|Lucius's Arboliva]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Lucius Moltres.png|150px|Lucius's Moltres]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Lucius Lapras.png|150px|Lucius Lapras]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Lucius Kleavor.png|150px|Lucius's Kleavor]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Lucius Gouging Fire.png|150px|Lucius's Gouging Fire]]
|-
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Black Rayquaza|Roy's Rayquaza]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Lucius's Arboliva]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Lucius's Moltres]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Lucius's Lapras]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Lucius's Kleavor]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]]
|-
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Dragon}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Normal}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Dark}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Ice}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Bug}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Rock}}
|-
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Liko Meowscarada.png|150px|Lilo's Meowscarada]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Liko Hatterene.png|150px|Liko's Hatterene]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Roy Skeledirge.png|150px|Roy's Skeledirge]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Roy Kilowattrel.png|150px|Roy's Kilowattrel]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Roy Captain Pikachu.png|150px|Captain Pikachu]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dot Quaquaval.png|150px|Dot's Quaquaval]]
|-
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Liko's Meowscarada]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Liko's Hatterene]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Roy's Skeledirge]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Roy's Kilowattrel]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Captain Pikachu]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Dot's Quaquaval]]
|-
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Grass}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Psychic}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Fire}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Electric}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Flying}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Water}}
|-
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Dot Tinkaton.png|150px|Dot's Tinkaton]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Penny Sylveon.png|150px|Penny's Sylveon]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Nemona Pawmot.png|150px|Nemona's Pawmot]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Ann Samurott.png|150px|Ann's Samurott]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Amethio Ceruledge.png|150px|Amethio's Ceruledge]]
| width="210px" style="background:#eee; {{roundytop|5px}}" | [[File:Diana Pecharunt.png|150px|Diana's Pecharunt]]
|-
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Dot's Tinkaton]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Penny]]'s {{p|Sylveon}}
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | {{an|Nemona}}'s {{p|Pawmot}}
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}}
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Amethio's Ceruledge]]
| style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | [[Diana]]'s {{p|Pecharunt}}
|-
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Steel}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Fairy}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Fighting}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Ground}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Ghost}}
| style="background:#eee; {{roundybottom|5px}}" | Tera: {{TypeIcon|Poison}}
|-
|}

In [[HZ135]], when the process of erasing the Laquium Core began, Penny's Sylveon was defeated, but its place was almost immediately taken by [[Coral]]'s {{p|Scream Tail}}, Screamypuff.

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
In ''[[PPW02|Breathe In]]'', during a [[rematch]] between [[Aliquis]] and [[Nemona]], both {{pkmn|Trainer}}s Terastallized their Pokémon, his {{TP|Aliquis|Meowscarada}} into a {{t|Grass}} type and her {{form|Tauros|Combat Breed}} {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} into a {{t|Fighting}} type, respectively.

In ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', a Trainer's Terastallized {{type|Electric}} {{p|Pawmot}} was seen battling against Aliquis's Terastallized Grass-type Meowscarada.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Aliquis Meowscarada Terastal.png|[[Aliquis]]'s Terastallized {{TP|Aliquis|Meowscarada}} ({{t|Grass}})
Nemona Tauros Terastal PPW.png|[[Nemona]]'s Terastallized {{form|Tauros|Combat Breed}} {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} ({{t|Fighting}})
</gallery>

===Biri-Biri===
In the animated video for the song [[Biri-Biri]], a Terastallized {{type|Rock}} {{p|Glimmora}} briefly appeared. Afterwards, {{ga|Juliana|Anna}} Terastallized her {{p|Skeledirge}} into a {{t|Fire}} type while [[Nemona]] Terastallized her {{p|Meowscarada}} into a {{t|Grass}} type during their battle.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Glimmora Terastal Biri-Biri.png|A Terastallized {{p|Glimmora}} ({{t|Rock}})
Anna Skeledirge Terastal Biri-Biri.png|{{ga|Juliana|Anna}}'s Terastallized {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{t|Fire}})
Nemona Meowscarada Terastal Biri-Biri.png|[[Nemona]]'s Terastallized {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{t|Grass}})
</gallery>

===POKÉTOON===
In [[PT16]], {{OBP|Yūto|POKÉTOON}}'s Terastallized {{type|Fire}} {{TP|Yūto|Armarouge}} and [[Tulip]]'s Terastallized {{type|Psychic}} {{p|Florges}} briefly appeared in the credits.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Tulip PT.png|{{OBP|Yūto|POKÉTOON}}'s Terastallized {{TP|Yūto|Armarouge}} ({{t|Fire}}) and [[Tulip]]'s Terastallized {{p|Florges}} ({{t|Psychic}})
</gallery>

===Turning the Tera Tide===
In [[Turning the Tera Tide]], a Terastallized {{type|Ground}} {{p|Dondozo}} appeared out of the water to battle {{p|Quaxly}}, {{p|Piplup}}, {{p|Greninja}}, and {{p|Palafin}}, but was eventually defeated by their combined efforts.
<gallery>
Turning the Tera Tide.png|A Terastallized {{p|Dondozo}} ({{t|Ground}})
</gallery>

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Scarlet & Violet}}====
Terastallization debuted in ''[[PASV01|Speeding! Paldea's Prince of Speed!!]]'', when {{adv|Nemona}} Terastallized her {{p|Pawmi}} into an {{t|Electric}} [[type]] to battle {{Scarlet}}, who in response, Terastallized her {{p|Pikachu}} into a {{t|Flying}} type.

In ''[[PASV05|Challenge! DJ Giacomo!!]]'', {{Violet}} used his newly-obtained [[Tera Orb]] to Terastallize his {{p|Nymble}} into a {{t|Bug}} type so it succeedes in defeating [[Giacomo]]'s Segin [[Starmobile]].

In ''[[PASV06|Skillful! The Mysterious Treasure Hunter!!]]'', [[Katy]] Terastallized her {{p|Teddiursa}} into a Bug type during her [[Gym]] battle with Scarlet.

In ''[[PASV09|Challenge! The Avant-Garde Gym Leader!!]]'', [[Brassius]] Terastallized his {{p|Sudowoodo}} into a {{t|Grass}} type during his Gym battle with Scarlet.

In [[PASV12]], [[Iono]] mentioned that her {{p|Mismagius}}'s Tera Type was {{t|Electric}}. Alongside its {{a|Levitate}} [[Ability]], she claimed it made the Magical Pokémon invincible.

In [[PASV20]], [[Larry]] Terastallized his {{p|Staraptor}} into a {{t|Normal}} type during his battle with Violet. Immediately after, Violet Terastallized his {{p|Clodsire}} into a {{t|Rock}} type.

====Gallery====
<gallery>
Scarlet Terastallized Pikachu.png|{{adv|Scarlet}}'s Terastallized {{p|Pikachu}} ({{t|Flying}})
Nemona Terastallized Pawmi Adventures.png|[[Nemona]]'s Terastallized {{p|Pawmi}} ({{t|Electric}})
Violet Terastallized Nymble.png|{{adv|Violet}}'s Terastallized {{p|Nymble}} ({{t|Bug}})
Katy Terastallized Teddiursa Adventures.png|[[Katy]]'s Terastallized {{p|Teddiursa}} (Bug)
Brassius Terastallized Sudowoodo Adventures.png|[[Brassius]]'s Terastallized {{p|Sudowoodo}} ({{t|Grass}})
Larry Terastallized Staraptor Adventures.png|[[Larry]]'s Terastallized {{p|Staraptor}} ({{t|Normal}})
Violet Terastallized Clodsire.png|Violet's Terastallized {{p|Clodsire}} ({{t|Rock}})
</gallery>

==In the TCG==
[[File:CharizardexObsidianFlames125.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Tera {{TCG ID|Obsidian Flames|Charizard ex|125}} from {{TCG|Obsidian Flames}} — note that it is {{ct|Darkness}} instead of {{ct|Fire}} like Charizard cards normally are.]]
[[File:TerapagosexStellarCrown128.jpg|thumb|200px|{{TCG ID|Stellar Crown|Terapagos ex|128}} from {{TCG|Stellar Crown}}, an example of a Tera Pokémon ex card in which the Terastallized Pokémon has the Stellar type.]]
{{main|Pokémon ex (TCG)#Tera Pokémon ex|Pokémon ex (TCG) → Tera Pokémon ex}}

Terastallized Pokémon were first introduced in the English {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansion (the Japanese {{TCG|Scarlet ex}} and {{TCG|Violet ex}} expansions) as {{TCG|Pokémon ex}} cards. These Pokémon are known as '''Tera''' (Japanese: '''テラスタル''' ''Terastal'') Pokémon ex. While on the Bench, Tera Pokémon ex do not receive any damage from attacks done by either player.

Some Tera Pokémon ex can have {{TCG|type}}s that differ from their usual ones. These so-called "type-shifted" Tera Pokémon ex use the same Energy as their usual type for attacks, while their Weakness and Resistance change to the ones usually assigned to the shifted type. For example, {{TCG ID|Obsidian Flames|Charizard ex|125}} from {{TCG|Obsidian Flames}} is a {{ct|Darkness}} Pokémon and is weak to {{ct|Grass}} (like most Darkness-type Pokémon and unlike other {{ct|Fire}} Pokémon), but its Burning Darkness attack still requires Fire-type {{TCG|Energy}}.

The English {{TCG|Stellar Crown}} expansion and the Japanese {{TCG|Stellar Miracle}} expansion introduce Terastallized Pokémon with the {{t|Stellar}} type. Cards of Terastallized Pokémon with the Stellar type have a unique distinction: each of these cards has a TCG type that follows their usual typing, as well as a uniquely powerful attack that requires three different Energy types to power it up. The Tera effect otherwise applies just the same as other Tera Pokémon ex cards.

{{cat|Cards that reference Tera Pokémon|Some cards}} have effects that reference or check for Tera Pokémon.
{{-}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
<div style="overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: hidden">
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|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:Terastal phenomenon.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:Terastal Pikachu artwork.png|x150px|class=roundy]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:JP Championships 2024 Art Koraidon.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:JP Championships 2024 Art Miraidon.png|x150px]]
|-
| Artwork of a {{color2|000|Normal (type)|Normal}} Tera Type {{color2|000|Eevee (Pokémon)|Eevee}} and {{ga|Juliana}} for {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
| Artwork of a {{color2|000|Flying (type)|Flying}} Tera Type {{color2|000|Pikachu (Pokémon)|Pikachu}} for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
| Artwork of a {{color2|000|Dragon (type)|Dragon}} Tera Type {{color2|000|Koraidon (Pokémon)|Koraidon}} for the 2024 Pokémon Japan Championships
| Artwork of a Dragon Tera Type {{color2|000|Miraidon (Pokémon)|Miraidon}} for the 2024 Pokémon Japan Championships
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Teal Terastal Dream.png|150px|class=roundy]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Wellspring Terastal Dream.png|150px|class=roundy]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Hearthflame Terastal Dream.png|150px|class=roundy]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:1017Ogerpon-Cornerstone Terastal Dream.png|150px|class=roundy]]
|-
| {{color2|000|The Pokémon Company}} artwork of Terastal {{color2|000|Teal Mask}} {{color2|000|Ogerpon (Pokémon)|Ogerpon}}
| The Pokémon Company artwork of Terastal {{color2|000|Wellspring Mask}} Ogerpon
| The Pokémon Company artwork of Terastal {{color2|000|Hearthflame Mask}} Ogerpon
| The Pokémon Company artwork of Terastal {{color2|000|Cornerstone Mask}} Ogerpon
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:Pokémon HOME Wallpaper Terastal Charizard.png|x150px|class=roundy]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:1024Terapagos-Stellar Dream.png|x150px|class=roundy]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}};"| [[File:0908Meowscarada-TeraGrass HZ.png|x150px]]
|-
| Artwork of a Dragon Tera Type {{color2|000|Charizard (Pokémon)|Charizard}} from {{color2|000|Pokémon HOME}}
| The Pokémon Company artwork of {{color2|000|List of Pokémon with form differences#Terapagos|Stellar Form}} {{color2|000|Terapagos (Pokémon)|Terapagos}}
| Artwork of a {{color2|000|Grass (type)|Grass}} Tera Type {{pcolor|Meowscarada|000}} for ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}'' merchandise
|}
</div>

===Concept art===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{paldea color dark}}; background: #{{paldea color light}}; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Tera jewel concept art.jpg|350px]]
|-
| Concept art for the {{color2|000|Fire (type)|Fire}} and {{color2|000|Water (type)|Water}} Tera Jewels for {{color2|000|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet}}
|}

==Trivia==
* The Terastal phenomenon shares several similarities with [[Dynamax]]:
** Both of them were introduced in their respective [[region]]s ([[Galar]] and [[Paldea]]) due to the actions of ancient [[legendary Pokémon]] ({{p|Eternatus}} and {{p|Terapagos}}).
** Both of them make use of powerful energy sources ([[Galar particles]] and [[Terastal energy]]) and enable Pokémon to used powered-up [[move]]s ([[Max Move]]s and [[same-type attack bonus]]-enhanced attacks).
** Both of them have unique variations exclusive to certain Pokémon ([[Gigantamax]] and certain [[Terastal phenomenon#Unique Terastallized states|special Terastalized states]]). However, Gigantamax is much more common among Pokémon in comparison to the two unique Terastallized forms used only by Terapagos and {{p|Ogerpon}}.
** Both of their progenitors are capable of taking on a special [[form]] related to them ([[Eternamax]] Eternatus and {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} Terapagos).
* Similar to Dynamax, NPC {{pkmn|Trainer}}s don't freely Terastallize their Pokémon like a real player would; instead certain Trainers are programmed to Terastallize a particular Pokémon immediately.
* NPC partners in [[Tera Raid Battle]]s don't Terastallize their Pokémon.
* Prior to the introduction of [[Crispin]] in [[The Indigo Disk]], if the {{player}} chooses {{p|Fuecoco}}, no [[Non-player character|NPC]] Trainer in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} Terastallizes their Pokémon into the {{t|Fire}} [[type]].
* [[Katy]] is the only [[Non-player character|NPC]] Trainer to use a Terastallized Pokémon that is not fully [[Evolution|evolved]] in her final team, as {{p|Ursaring}} is unable to evolve into {{p|Ursaluna}} in Scarlet and Violet.
* The Tera Jewels for all Terastallized states (except Ogerpon's) possess a small hexagonal crystal on the front of the crown, with a pair of angry-looking eyes on it.
** For the Tera Jewels of the {{t|Stellar}} Tera Types Terastallized state and {{p|Terapagos}}'s Stellar Form, instead of the hexagonal crystal, there is a gem shaped like the {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Terapagos|Normal Form}} of Terapagos on top of the crown, with the same pair of angry-looking eyes as in other Tera Jewels.
* During most of {{Aniseries|HZ}}, the [[Black Rayquaza]] had a distinct crystallized glow coating its body, which looked extremely similar to a Terastallized state, but without a Tera Jewel on its head. In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', a flashback revealed that this was due to it receiving some of [[Pagogo]]'s power during the [[Explorers]]'s adventure in [[Laqua]] 100 years prior to the series. This distinction disappeared when Rayquaza returned that power to Pagogo in ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]''.
** Despite all of the [[Six Heroes]] having being given some of Pagogo's power, for some reason, Rayquaza was the only one to have this distinction.
* In ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'', [[Captain Pikachu]] was shown to be able to fly freely through the sky while Terastallized as a {{t|Flying}} type.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable
| color = {{scarlet color}}
| bordercolor = {{violet color dark}}
| textcolor = fff
| zh_yue = 太晶化 ''Taaijīngfa''
| zh_cmn = 太晶化 ''Tàijīnghuà''
| cs = Terastalizace Terastalový fenomén
| nl = Terakristallisatie
| fi = Terastallisaatio
| fr = Téracristallisation
| de = Terakristallisierung
| id = Terastal
| it = Fenomeno Teracristal
| ko = 테라스탈 ''Terastal''
| no = Terastal Fenomen
| pl = Terastalizacja Zjawisko Terastalu
| pt_br = Terastalização Fenômeno Terastal
| pt_eu = Fenómeno Terastal
| es = Fenómeno de la teracristalización
| th = เทรัสตัล ''Terastal''
| tr = Terakristalleşme{{tt|*|Animated series}}
}}
''Tera Type''
{{Langtable|color={{scarlet color}}|bordercolor={{violet color dark}}|textcolor=fff
|zh_yue=太晶屬性 ''Taaijīng Suhksing ''
|zh_cmn=太晶屬性 / 太晶属性 ''Tàijīng Shǔxìng''
|cs=Teratyp
|nl=Tera-soort
|fi=Tera-tyyppi
|fr=Type Téracristal
|de=Tera-Typ
|id=Tipe Terastal
|it=Teratipo
|ko=테라스탈타입 ''Terastal Type''
|no=Tera Type
|pl=Typ Tera
|pt_br=Tipo Tera
|es=Teratipo
|th=เทรัสตัลเป็นประเภทส ''Terastal Pen Praphet''
|tr=Tera Tip / Tera Tür
}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
<div style="column-count:2;">
* [[Terastal energy]]
* {{cat|Trainers who use Terastallization}}
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Z-Move]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* {{p|Koraidon}}
* {{p|Miraidon}}
* {{p|Terapagos}}
* [[Area Zero]]
* [[Area Zero journals]]
* [[Tera Raid Battle]]
* [[δ Delta Species (TCG)]]
* [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]]
</div>
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Penny

2026-04-24T10:58:01Z

Will of DC: /* On hand */

{{spoilers}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{black 2 color}}
|bordercolor={{kalos color}}
|corecolor={{summer color light}}
|name=Penny
|jname=ボタン
|tmname=Botan
|text=fff
|image=Scarlet Violet Penny.png
|size=220px
|caption=Artwork from Scarlet and Violet
|gender=Female
|eyes=Black
|hair=Light blue and red
|region=[[Paldea]] (originally [[Galar]]<ref name="galar">'''[[Harrington]]''': ''"[...] Then, I assigned 18 months of overseas study to the student who took responsibility for the team. [...] I wanted this student to take some time to rest, so I had them return home to the Galar region."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}})</ref>)
|relatives=[[Peony]] (father){{#tag:ref|Penny is implied to be the daughter of [[Peony]], as, along with her home region being [[Galar]],<ref name="galar"/> she uses Peony's specific phrases ''"Adven-tour"''<ref>[[Peony]]: ''"[...] go ahead and get crackin' on the grand Peony Adven-tour [...]"'' ({{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[The Crown Tundra]])</ref> and ''"ultra-mega-"''<ref>[[Peony]]: ''"[...] get ready to be ultra-mega-embarrassed [...]"'' ({{g|Sword and Shield}}: [[The Crown Tundra]])</ref> during<ref>Penny: ''"[...] Ughhh, no, it's not gonna be an "Adven-tour"—no one says that! Honestly. I'm hanging up now!"'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] epilogue - [[Mochi Mayhem]])</ref> and after a conversation with her father.<ref>Arven: ''"Did you get your old man's OK to go?"'' / Penny: ''"Yeah...in the end. But I had to put up with his ultra-mega-annoying dad talk to do it."'' ({{g|Scarlet and Violet}}: [[The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero]] epilogue - [[Mochi Mayhem]])</ref>|name=family|group="lower-alpha"}} [[Peonia]] (sister)<ref name="family" group="lower-alpha"/> [[Rose]] (uncle)<ref name="family" group="lower-alpha"/> Mentioned mother
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{summer color light}}
|gen={{gen|IX}}
|counterpart=[[Penny (Masters)]]
|games={{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Scarlet, Violet}} {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|trainer={{tc|Team Star}}, [[Pokémon Trainer]]
|enva=[[Courtney Lin]] ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})<ref>[https://twitter.com/thecourtneylin/status/1736932083367584073 Courtney Lin on Twitter]</ref>
|jpva=[[Misato Fukuen]] ({{pkmn|Masters EX}})
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{summer color light}}
|member=[[Team Star]]
|rank=Big Boss
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{summer color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'' ''[[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]''
|debut=''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'' ([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]]) ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'' ([[Pokémon: Paldean Winds|PW]])
|enva=Kristen McGuire ([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])
|jpva=Ryō Hirohashi ([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])
}}
|}
'''Penny''' (Japanese: '''ボタン''' ''Botan'') is a character in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]. She is a major character the {{player}} [[friend|befriends]] during the {{DL|Pokémon Scarlet and Violet|★ Starfall Street ★}} story.

==In the core series games==

=== Personality ===
{{incomplete|section|needs=Include information on their role in their [[Bonds|Bond]] story as of the Ver. 3.0.0 update.}}
Penny is a student at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}, and is in the same grade as the [[player character]]. She has a shy personality, and is often absent from class. She always has her fluffy {{p|Eevee}} backpack with her wherever she goes. She possesses unparalleled skill with machines and computers. She is enrolled in the {{wp|Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics|STEM}} track of the academy, with her homeroom teacher being [[Tyme]].

Penny is first seen in [[Mesagoza]], where the player witnesses her being harassed by {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}s in front of the school stairs. The player then defeated the Grunts. Afterwards, for each squad boss except for the last one defeated, Penny appears as Cassiopeia's supply unit rep and talks to the player, giving them [[TM Material]]s, and being licked by {{ga|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{ga|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} every time after the first.

{{spoilers}}
===Appearance===
Penny is a slender girl with fair skin, black eyes, and short hair. She is relatively short, being shorter than [[Nemona]], [[Arven]], and [[Carmine]], while being the same height as the player and [[Kieran]]. Her hair is uniquely configured, with the front half being red and the back half being blue. She wears a black hoodie with a Poké Ball logo on the center with yellow characters above it. She wears black shorts with a transparent skirt over it. She also wears long grey leggings underneath with a red plus and blue minus pattern. Meanwhile, her feet are protected by calf-length black boots with gray toes and white soles. She also wears round glasses and supports a large Eevee-styled bag on her back.

{{spoilers}}

=== History ===

==== [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]] ====

===== ★ Starfall Street ★ =====
Penny first witnesses the player defeat two {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}s in front of the school stairs who were harassing her to join Team Star. During Operation Starfall, Penny appears as a part of the supply unit to reward the player with various [[TM Material]]s after they defeat a Team Star base.

After the player has defeated all five Team Star bosses, [[Cassiopeia]] reveals that she was Team Star's "big boss" and invites the player to meet at the academy's schoolyard after dark, where she reveals her identity as Penny. None of the other members of Team Star knew of her true identity because she never left her room during her time with them. She came up with the idea of Operation Starfall and recruited the player to make the Team Star Bosses stand down as she is afraid that her fellow bosses will be expelled from the academy because of their involvement in the team but is unable to forcibly disband the group herself. Penny challenges the player to a battle and asks [[Clavell|Clive]] to record the battle with his [[Rotom Phone]] for the squad bosses to view the outcome. After being defeated, Penny proclaims with relief that Team Star's reign is over.

A flashback after her defeat shows her last conversation (a year and a half prior) with the squad bosses, via a Rotom Phone call. The squad bosses were worried about Penny's well-being and her sudden desire to disband Team Star and take sole responsibility for her actions. She thanked the squad bosses for their kindness and company. Penny was then revealed to be outside the room the squad bosses were in during their conversation, and she bid them farewell and temporarily left for Galar, her original home region.

After the flashback, Penny thanks the player and Clive for successfully helping her during Operation Starfall. When asked by Clive why she couldn’t forcibly disband Team Star on her own, Penny explains that the strict code she and the squad bosses created stated that no member of Team Star had the right to order anyone around and that the squad bosses had to accept challenges and give away their Star Badges when defeated, hence forcing them to step down as squad bosses. When asked by Clive what the squad bosses mean to her, Penny wholeheartedly replies that they are her "greatest treasure".

Seemingly touched by Penny's story, Clive thanks her for her appraisal of the situation with Team Star. Clive proceeds to reveal that he, too, was under a false persona, and is actually the Academy's director, [[Clavell]], much to Penny's shock. Clavell explains that he disguised himself as Clive in order to talk to the Team Star members on equal terms, without them feeling the pressure of speaking to a faculty member such as the academy's director.

Clavell proceeds to call all the squad bosses ([[Giacomo]], [[Mela]], [[Atticus]], [[Ortega]], and [[Eri]]) out onto the schoolyard, much to Penny's surprise, and she emotionally recalls their names as they greet her with equal emotion. The squad bosses perform Team Star's signature ''hasta la vistar'' ★ pose and happily exclaim in unison: "''Hasta la vistar'', Cassiopeia! ★ And hello, Penny!"

Clavell apologizes to Team Star for his unawareness of the bullying they suffered from, since he joined the academy as its director without witnessing any incidents of bullying. He declares that Team Star may continue to exist should its bosses want it to, but that they should be punished for breaking multiple school rules during their period of truancy. As punishment, Clavell assigns Penny and the squad bosses to manage the newly founded Star Training Centers (STCs) as staff members. Upon hearing this, the squad bosses marvel over Team Star not disbanding and being able to spend time with their "big boss" and close friend at the Academy and STCs.

Clavell dismisses Team Star's bosses and calls the player to his office to thank them for allowing him to help resolve Team Star's situation. Penny arrives shortly thereafter to apologize for illegally hacking the [[Pokémon League (Paldea)|Pokémon League]]'s [[League Point|LP]] management system to reward the player and Clavell for helping her during Operation Starfall, and feels that she should be punished more heavily than the others. Clavell decides that he should consult [[Geeta]], the Paldea Pokémon League's chairwoman, on the matter, and dismisses the player from his office.

Penny calls the player via Rotom Phone the next time they exit the academy building and tells them to meet her in front of the school stairs, where she was first encountered. She also states that she no longer wishes to be known as Cassiopeia, if the player chose to call her that instead of her actual name.

When the player finds Penny in front of the school stairs, she explains how the squad bosses and she came up with the ''hasta la vistar'' ★ catchphrase. She also explains that she won't be badly punished for hacking the Pokémon League's LP management system if she does some volunteer engineering for them, which she agreed to do. Finally, she thanks the player for helping her save Team Star from being wrongfully expelled from the academy and gives them {{TM|169|Draco Meteor}} as a reward. She explains that she wants to repay the player and would be willing to help with any requests they may have. She bids the player farewell with a ''hasta la vistar'' ★ and runs up the stairs, concluding the ★ Starfall Street ★ storyline.

===== The Way Home =====
After all three main stories of the game have been completed, Penny goes to the [[Zero Gate]] with the player, [[Arven]], and [[Nemona]] to traverse [[Area Zero]] with them and help them reach the [[Zero Lab]] in The Way Home, the game's final story. She battles alongside the player as a [[Multi Battle]] partner twice during this. After the door to the Zero Lab is opened, a group of [[Paradox Pokémon]] escape, which are chased down by Penny and Nemona. Later, Penny returns to the Zero Lab with Nemona and Arven and watches the player battle against and defeat [[Professor Sada|AI Sada]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Professor Turo|AI Turo]]{{sup/9|V}} with their Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/Miraidon{{sup/9|V}}.

===== Post-game =====
{{incomplete|section|needs bond interactions and when the first one unlocks}}
While Penny does not appear as an opponent in the first [[Academy Ace Tournament]], she can be battled as a random opponent in subsequent Academy Ace Tournaments, this time using [[Pokémon Trainer]] as her Trainer class instead of {{tc|Team Star}}. Additionally, the player can develop a [[bond]] with Penny, which will trigger an event added with [[The Indigo Disk]] update where the player can tutor [[Mela]], [[Atticus]], and [[Ortega]].

===== [[Mochi Mayhem]] =====
Following the events of the [[Indigo Disk]], Penny accompanies the player, Arven and Nemona to a trip to the land of [[Kitakami]]. She ends up helping the player and their friends in dealing with {{p|Pecharunt}}’s curse. However, Pecharunt shoots [[Mochi#Toxic Mochi|Toxic Mochi]] into the mouths of Penny and Arven and they face the player and [[Kieran]] in a [[Multi Battle]]. After Pecharunt is defeated by the player, she returns to normal and stays in Kitakami for a day or two before returning to Paldea.

===Pokémon===
===={{g|Scarlet and Violet}}====
Penny will always send out {{p|Sylveon}} last and {{Tera}}stallize it at the first opportunity, except when battling alongside the player.

=====First battle and Multi Battle partner=====
The first battle takes place at [[Naranja Academy]]{{sup/9|S}}/[[Uva Academy]]{{sup/9|V}}.

As a [[Multi Battle]] partner in [[Area Zero]], Penny uses this team against a hostile {{p|Scream Tail}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Bundle}}{{sup/9|V}}, and then against an escaping {{p|Brute Bonnet}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Iron Hands}}{{sup/9|V}}.

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|move4=Aurora Beam |move4type=Ice |move4cat=Special
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{{Pokémon
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|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Pin Missile |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
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{{Pokémon
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|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Fire Spin |move4type=Fire |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Pokémon
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|ndex=0470
|pokemon=Leafeon
|gender=female
|level=62
|type1=Grass
|ability=Leaf Guard
|move1=Leaf Blade |move1type=Grass |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=X-Scissor |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|gender=female
|level=63
|type1=Fairy
|tera=Fairy
|icon=tera
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Moonblast |move1type=Fairy |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Ball |move4type=Ghost |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Party/end}}{{endspoilers}}

=====Second battle=====
Penny joins [[Arven]] in a [[Multi Battle]] against the {{player}} and [[Kieran]] during [[Mochi Mayhem]].
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{{Pokémon
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|pokemon=Greedent
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|ability=Cheek Pouch
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|move2=Body Slam |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Psychic Fangs |move3type=Psychic |move3cat=Physical
|move4=High Horsepower |move4type=Ground |move4cat=Physical
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{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0091
|pokemon=Cloyster
|gender=male
|level=82
|type1=Water
|type2=Ice
|ability=Skill Link
|move1=Rock Blast |move1type=Rock |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Icicle Spear |move2type=Ice |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Liquidation |move3type=Water |move3cat=Physical
|move4=Light Screen |move4type=Psychic |move4cat=Status
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0943
|pokemon=Mabosstiff
|gender=male
|level=83
|type1=Dark
|ability=Intimidate
|move1=Crunch |move1type=Dark |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Psychic Fangs |move2type=Psychic |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Fire Fang |move3type=Fire |move3cat=Physical
|move4=Play Rough |move4type=Fairy |move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Party/2/div|t-background2={{summer color light}}}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0197
|pokemon=Umbreon
|gender=male
|level=84
|type1=Dark
|ability=Synchronize
|move1=Dark Pulse |move1type=Dark |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Psychic |move4type=Psychic |move4cat=Special
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{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0470
|pokemon=Leafeon
|gender=female
|level=84
|type1=Grass
|ability=Leaf Guard
|move1=Leaf Blade |move1type=Grass |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=X-Scissor |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|gender=female
|level=85
|type1=Fairy
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Moonblast |move1type=Fairy |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Ball |move4type=Ghost |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====[[Rematch]]=====
Penny uses the same team for the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] and [[League Club Room]] battles, with the [[level]] increasing as the player progresses:
* Lv. 69-70 after the [[Academy Ace Tournament]] is available.
* Lv. 77-78 after completing [[The Indigo Disk]] story.
* Lv. 84-85 after completing the [[Mochi Mayhem]] epilogue.

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|move4=Psychic |move4type=Psychic |move4cat=Special
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{{Pokémon
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|ndex=0134
|pokemon=Vaporeon
|gender=male
|level={{tt|69|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|77|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|84|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Water
|ability=Water Absorb
|move1=Hydro Pump |move1type=Water |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Aurora Beam |move4type=Ice |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Pokémon
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|ndex=0135
|pokemon=Jolteon
|gender=male
|level={{tt|69|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|77|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|84|After Mochi Mayhem}}
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|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Pin Missile |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
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{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0136
|pokemon=Flareon
|gender=male
|level={{tt|69|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|77|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|84|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Fire
|ability=Flash Fire
|move1=Flare Blitz |move1type=Fire |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Fire Spin |move4type=Fire |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0470
|pokemon=Leafeon
|gender=female
|level={{tt|69|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|77|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|84|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Grass
|ability=Leaf Guard
|move1=Leaf Blade |move1type=Grass |move1cat=Physical
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=X-Scissor |move4type=Bug |move4cat=Physical
}}
{{Pokémon
|gen=9
|ndex=0700
|pokemon=Sylveon
|gender=female
|level={{tt|70|Before completing The Indigo Disk}}/{{tt|78|Between The Indigo Disk and Mochi Mayhen}}/{{tt|85|After Mochi Mayhem}}
|type1=Fairy
|tera=Fairy
|icon=tera
|ability=Cute Charm
|move1=Moonblast |move1type=Fairy |move1cat=Special
|move2=Quick Attack |move2type=Normal |move2cat=Physical
|move3=Baby-Doll Eyes |move3type=Fairy |move3cat=Status
|move4=Shadow Ball |move4type=Ghost |move4cat=Special
}}
{{Party/end}}
=====Traded to the player=====
Upon the third unique interaction with Penny in the League Club Room, she will trade an Eevee to the player in exchange for almost any Pokémon excluding {{Shiny}}, {{pkmn2|Legendary}}, or [[Mythical Pokémon]].

{{SVievent
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|type=Normal
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|ability=Anticipation
|nature=Modest
|met=a Link Trade
|ribbon=Partner
|hpiv=8
|atkiv=26
|defiv=31
|spaiv=31
|spdiv=31
|speiv=31
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
|move3=Helping Hand|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Curse|move4type=Ghost|move4cat=Status
|method=[[In-game trade]] (League Club Room)
|gift=yes
|trade=yes
|scale=128}}

==In the spin-off games==
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{{main|Penny (Masters)}}
Penny forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Sylveon}} and {{p|Eevee}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Penny became a playable sync pair on November 10, 2023.

{{PairDex/h|Black 2|Summer}}
{{PairDex|187|Penny|trainerlink=Penny (Masters)#Sylveon|trainerimg=Penny|0700|Sylveon|gender=female|buddy=yes|Fairy|Steel|Support|exrole=Special Strike|6|Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout}}
{{PairDex|187|Penny|trainerlink=Penny (Masters)#Eevee|trainerimg=Penny|0133 f|Eevee|gender=female|Normal|Fighting|Physical Strike|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
|}

==Gallery==
===Core series game artwork===
{|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px; color:#fff"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Scarlet Violet Penny.png|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Penny concept art.jpg|x250px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Scarlet Violet Key Visual.png|x250px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Art
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Concept art
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Key visual
|-
|}

===Core series game assets===
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color}}; color:#fff"
|colspan="6" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black 2 color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color dark}}; font-size:125%; color:white" |'''{{color2|fff|Generation IX}}'''
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:LCR Penny icon.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:LCR Penny icon large.png|x150px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|fff|League Club Room#Special Coaches|Special Coach}} icon
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' {{color2|fff|League Club Room#Special Coaches|Special Coach}} sprite
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:VSPenny.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:VSPenny Mochi Mayhem.png|x150px]]
|-
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose)
|'''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}''' Model (VS pose during {{color2|fff|Mochi Mayhem}})
|}

===Animation===
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color}}; color:#fff"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Penny Anime Expression Sheet.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Penny official artwork Horizons.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:HZ July 2025 Calendar V2.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden" |[[File:Penny Disguised Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x300px]]
|-
|'''''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}''''' Concept art
|Official art of Penny in '''''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons}}'''''
|July 2025 Calendar by {{color2|fff|mojacookie}}
|Concept art of Penny's disguised outfit<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1994979702067663355</ref>
|}

====Eyecatch====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden"|[[File:HZ eyecatch Penny Sylveon Flareon.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background:#{{black 2 color light}}; overflow:hidden"|[[File:HZ eyecatch Penny disguise Sylveon.png|x200px]]
|-
|}

==Quotes==
{{main|Penny/Quotes}}

==In animation==
===''Pokémon Horizons: The Series''===
[[File:Penny anime.png|thumb|250px|Penny in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
Penny debuted in ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', where she watched [[Liko]] and [[Ann]]'s battle at [[Naranja Academy]] alongside the [[Paldea]] [[Elite Four]].

In ''[[HZ056|Liko vs. Rika! Towards the Battle's End]]'', Penny met [[Dot]] in person after finding {{an|Terapagos}} hanging around Naranja Academy during the events of [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]. She revealed to Dot that she is spying on [[Chalce]] after her data was suspiciously entered into the academy's systems. After seeing Dot interested in the [[Scarlet Book]], Penny exchanged phone numbers with Dot and they both promised to speak again.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Penny informed Dot that the academy had been infiltrated by the [[Explorers]], with Chalce trying to steal data from the school database for information regarding Terapagos. While Dot kept Chalce busy by battling her, Penny tried counter-hacking to protect the data, but their efforts were in vain. Chalce successfully obtained the data she needed and escaped without issue. Despite this setback, Penny was still grateful towards for Dot helping her get proof of Chalce's crime, keeping the damage done to the school to a minimum, and ensuring the school battle tournament was not interrupted.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Penny was revealed to have told everyone in Naranja Academy about Dot and her friends' heroic actions. She then watched Liko and [[Roy]]'s battle alongside {{an|Nemona}} and [[Arven]]. After the tournament finished, Penny said farewell to Dot, revealing that she is aware of Dot's secret identity as Nidothing and that she is subscribed to Nidothing's channel.
[[File:Dot and Penny.png|left|thumb|250px|Penny and [[Dot]]]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Penny welcomed the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] along with Paldea's [[Elite Four]] and [[Geeta]], after which, Penny watched Liko, [[Roy]], and Dot's battle against Geeta and when they gained access to [[Area Zero]], Penny opened the doors to the place and wished Dot good luck on her journey there.

Penny was mentioned by Dot in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', as Dot found a group of an {{p|Eevee}} and its [[Eeveelutions|Evolutions]] in [[Laqua]], Dot decided to take a picture of it for her friend.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Penny met up with Dot again when the Rising Volt Tacklers returned to Naranja Academy. With some of the information presented about [[Laquium]] organized by Dot, Penny was able to track down some sightings and map them so that Dot and her friends could more easily find some places affected by the substance. Soon after, Penny watched [[Roy]]'s battle against Nemona along with the others and seeing Dot's excitement about the battle, decided to challenge her to a battle as well.

In ''[[HZ102|The Knight in the Ruins]]'', Penny and Dot's Double Battle commenced, with Penny's Sylveon and Flareon against Dot's Quaxwell and Tinkatuff. Penny held the advantage for most of the battle due to Quaxwell being affected by Sylveon's {{a|Cute Charm}}, with Tinkatuff having to knock some sense into her teammate. After Sylveon Terastallized and exchanged hits with Dot's Terastallized Quaxwell, Flareon was able to support its teammate and defeat Quaxwell with Swift, winning Penny the battle.

In ''[[HZ115|Welcome to Blueberry Academy!]]'', it was revealed that Penny traveled with Nemona to [[Blueberry Academy]], where she was put in charge of maintaining the League's server systems. In the [[HZ116|following episode]], Penny spoke with Dot through the Rotom Phone, explaining her absence. Later, she meets Dot again when they are both hypnotized by [[Dot's Gimmighoul]].
[[File:Penny Dot disguise HZ120.png|250px|thumb|Penny and Dot and their disguises to infiltrate the [[Exceed]] Museum]]
In ''[[HZ117|Ult-imate Training]]'', Penny joined Liko, Dot, and [[Carmine]] at the meeting with Professor [[Briar]]. While Briar joined Liko in researching [[Pagogo]] and Carmine was battling Dot, Penny stood in the corner, amused by [[Liko's Meowscarada]].

In ''[[HZ119|Don't Give Up, Crocalor!]]'', Penny participated alongside the Rising Volt Tacklers in the meeting with Briar and Carmine regarding the Terapagos data she had researched. Some time later, before the group left the Blueberry Academy, Penny watched [[Drayton]]'s battle against Roy. During the farewell, however, Dot received a call from [[Cervantis|Amethio's father]] revealing information about the [[Exceed]] Museum, and Dot hinted that Penny was the only one who could help, much to her surprise.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Penny and Dot, following Cervantis' instructions, managed to infiltrate the Exceed Museum. During the operation, Penny obtained the data they were looking for, but were discovered by the Explorers. When confronted by Chalce, [[Indi]], and [[Rubina]], Penny was separated from Dot during the battle and stayed behind to face the Explorers duo of Indi and Rubina. With the combined effort of Sylveon and {{p|Jolteon}}, Penny managed to defeat them both without problems, and with the help of Dot's newly evolved {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, they managed to escape the location. A little later, while saying goodbye to Dot, Penny assured her friend that [[Jacq]] would receive the collected data and that Dot could contact her again if she needed help.

In [[HZ126]], Penny met with the Rising Volt Tacklers and the other members of the Naranja Academy to discuss the information she and Dot had obtained at the Exceed Museum. After the [[Strong Sphere]]s were banned from the institution, Penny watched Liko's battle against [[Dash]] alongside Nemona and Dot. Later, Penny and Nemona decided to join Liko and her friends to stop the launch of the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ127]], Penny battled against Dot using her {{p|Vaporeon}} to battle against her Quaxwell. Penny was able to win the battle by having Vaporeon target Tinkaton and Gholdengo who were watching the battle, resulting in Quaxwell's defeat. Dot questioned Penny's actions, with Penny teaching Dot a lesson on how their enemies the Explorers wouldn't be afraid to fight dirty with underhanded tactics, so she should be prepared to deal with those situations.

In [[HZ131]], Penny traveled to [[Levincia]] with Nemona and Ann, and later joined the others to watch Roy and [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s battle. During the battle, Penny was quite impressed with the veteran Trainer's {{p|Hawlucha}}. In [[HZ132|the next episode]], while traveling to [[Galar]] with the Rising Volt Tacklers, Penny decided to explore [[Diana]]'s castle, and later, when she saw [[Ult]]'s training battle against Diana and Master Mayonnaise, she once again showed her admiration for Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha.

In [[HZ133]], Penny joined in the battle against the Explorers, joining Dot and Nemona in battling against Indi and Rubina's {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. The trio struggled against their opponents at first due to their use of {{m|Curse}} and {{m|Destiny Bond}}, but with [[Hamber]]'s arrival, they were able to defeat their Pokémon. In the [[HZ134|next episode]], Penny and her group meet back up with their friends, where she meets [[Amethio]]. Penny and the group then encounter [[Spinel]], Rubina, and Indi.

====Character====
[[File:Penny party.png|250px|thumb|Penny and some of her Pokémon]]
Penny is a [[Pokémon League]] engineer. In addition to that, she is also responsible for registering [[Tera Training]] students, a work that Penny takes seriously, making sure she knows the names of all the students taking the course.

Penny's personality in general is quite reserved, shy, anxious, and quiet, just like in the games, although she has an easier time opening up around Pokémon, which made her quickly resonate with [[Dot]] and befriend her easily. Also like her game counterpart, she is incredibly skilled in technology and hacking, something she shares with Dot. Her nervousness can make her somewhat forgetful in social interactions, completely forgetting to share her name with Dot during their first meeting. Despite this, she is extremely perceptive and observant, quickly catching onto [[Chalce]]'s disguise and becoming suspicious of her upon noticing how her data was entered into the school systems, as well as easily finding out about Dot's identity as Nidothing despite not being told about it by the former.
[[File:Ann Nemona Penny.png|left|250px|thumb|Penny with Nemona and Ann]]
In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Penny demonstrated a different trait of her personality when she saw Dot's excitement over a Pokémon battle, displaying a smile quite different from her usual more serious posture, which led her to challenge her friend to a battle as well. In the following episode, she was shown to be surprisingly adept at battling, which Nemona later reveals is due to her spending so much time around the top trainers of the Pokemon League, being able effectively utilize her {{p|Sylveon}}'s {{a|Cute Charm}} Ability against {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} and demonstrated exceptional teamwork and synergy with her Pokémon, allowing her to defeat Dot despite both of her Pokémon being at a type disadvantage. In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', her battle prowess was further displayed, able to hold her own against several of the Exceed Museum's guard Pokémon, as well as singlehandedly defeat Indi and Rubina's Laquium-enhanced Pokémon even without Terastalizing and being at a severe disadvantage.

At her core, Penny is a kind, selfless, and compassionate individual who cares very deeply about her friends, as shown by her willingness to assist Dot and the Rising Volt Tacklers against the Explorers even when it put her in direct danger multiple times. She even went out of her way to spread word of their heroic actions in ''[[Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]].'' Penny also has a very strong moral code, developing a strong dislike for the Explorers due to their actions against the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pokémon. She is even able to see through the Explorers lies, due to seeing her friends for who they truly are and witnessing their heroism firsthand. This dislike is further exacerbated after the Explorer frame her friends and witnessing the effects of Laquium, causing her and Nemona to join the Rising Volt Tacklers in their opposition against Exceed and the Strong Spheres, showing that her compassion extends to Pokémon as well.

====Pokémon====
Just like in the games, Penny has often been referenced as a fan of {{p|Eevee}} and its [[Eeveelutions|Evolutions]], including having an extensive themed collection of souvenirs involving this species of Pokémon. This is reflected in her Pokémon, where all of Penny's known Pokémon are evolutions of Eevee.

This listing is of Penny's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Penny
| pkmn = Sylveon
| gender = female
| type1 = Fairy
| tera = Fairy
| img = Penny Sylveon.png
| cap = Penny's Sylveon
| img2 = Penny Sylveon Terastal.png
| cap2 = Penny's Terastallized Sylveon
| epnum = HZ101
| epname = Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!
| vajp = Kei Shindo
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Sylveon}} is Penny's first known Pokémon and her main partner. Inspired by {{an|Nemona}} and [[Roy]]'s [[Double Battle]], she challenged [[Dot]] to one as well, partnering Sylveon with {{p|Flareon}} in ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''.

The battle begun in the [[HZ102|next episode]]. After exchanging a couple of attacks, Sylveon's {{a|Cute Charm}} [[Ability]] activated, hindering {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}}'s performance in battle and allowing for Penny's Pokémon to gang on {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}}. In the end, both Sylveon and Quaxwell {{Tera}}stallized, but Flareon landed the finishing blow, defeating Quaxwell and making Penny win by default.

In ''[[HZ120|Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!]]'', Sylveon accompanied Penny during the mission at the [[Exceed]] Museum. When Dot and Penny were cornered by [[Indi]], [[Rubina]], and [[Chalce]], Penny used Sylveon along with {{p|Jolteon}} to battle alongside Dot's Pokémon. When Chalce separated Dot from Penny, Penny battled with Sylveon and Jolteon against Indi and Rubina's Pokémon. Despite Dot's concern, Penny managed to win the battle against the two [[Explorers]].

In [[HZ135]], Sylveon joined the other Pokémon in their mission to remove the [[Laquium]]. When Indi and Rubina attempted to stop them with their {{p|Electrode}}, Sylveon battled them, only to be defeated by their {{m|Self-Destruct}}.

Sylveon's known moves are {{m|Moonblast}}, {{m|Disarming Voice}} and {{m|Reflect}}, and her Ability is {{a|Cute Charm}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Penny
| pkmn = Flareon
| type1 = Fire
| img = Penny Flareon.png
| epnum = HZ101
| epname = Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!
| vajp = Arisa Shida
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Flareon}} is Penny's second known Pokémon. Inspired by {{an|Nemona}} and [[Roy]]'s [[Double Battle]], she challenged [[Dot]] to one as well, partnering Flareon with {{p|Sylveon}}.

The battle begun in the [[HZ102|next episode]]. In the end, both Sylveon and {{TP|Dot|Quaxwell}} {{Tera}}stallized, but Flareon landed the finishing blow, defeating Quaxwell and making Penny win by default.

In [[HZ133]], Flareon was the third Pokémon Penny used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. After [[Hamber]] arrived to assist, Flareon was able to defeat their Pokémon with {{m|Heat Wave}}.

Flareon's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Swift}}, and {{m|Heat Wave}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Jolteon
|type1=Electric
|img=Penny Jolteon.png
|epnum=HZ120
|epname=Dot and Penny's Top-Secret Mission!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Jolteon}} is Penny's third known Pokémon. She used it to help {{p|Sylveon}} and [[Dot]]'s Pokémon battle against [[Chalce]], [[Indi]], and [[Rubina]]'s Pokémon. After being separated from Dot, Penny used Jolteon to support Sylveon in the battle against the [[Explorers]]' {{p|Drapion}} and {{p|Scolipede}}. Despite the opponents becoming stronger due to [[Laquium]], Penny and her Pokémon managed to win the battle, escaping the [[Exceed]] Museum with Dot.

In [[HZ133]], Jolteon was the first Pokémon Penny used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. Jolteon immediately defeated one of the Cofagrigus, but was ultimately knocked out as a result of its {{m|Destiny Bond}}.

Jolteon's known moves are {{m|Thunder Fang}}, {{m|Pin Missile}}, and {{m|Thunderbolt}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Vaporeon
|type1=Water
|img=Penny Vaporeon.png
|epnum=HZ127
|epname=
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Vaporeon}} is Penny's fourth known Pokémon. It was used to battle against [[Dot's Quaxwell]] and was able to win after targetting [[Dot's Tinkaton]] and {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, forcing Quaxwell to protect them, resulting in his defeat and causing Penny to win the battle.

In [[HZ133]], Vaporeon was the second Pokémon Penny used in her battle against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. It became affected by the opponent's Curse immediately, dealing damage to it while being unable to attack or switch out due to Destiny Bond and Mean Look. After Dot's Gholdengo sacrificed itself to defeat the Runerigus and Cofagrigus, Vaporeon was able to be recalled and freed from Curse's effects.

Vaporeon's known moves are {{m|Trailblaze}}, {{m|Whirlpool}}, and {{m|Muddy Water}}, and its Ability is {{a|Water Absorb}}.}}

=====Traveling with=====
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====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{black 2 color}}|bordercolor={{kalos color dark}}
|ja=広橋涼 ''Ryō Hirohashi''
|en=Kristen McGuire
|ar=ماريّا غرزوزي ''Maria Gharzouzi''
|pt_br=Bia Menezes
|he=שחר ירימי ''Shachar Yarimi''
|es_eu=Lucía San Román}}

===Biri-Biri===
[[File:Arven Penny Clavell Biri-Biri.png|thumb|left|250px|Penny in [[Biri-Biri]]]]
[[File:Penny Paldean Winds.png|thumb|250px|Penny in [[Pokémon: Paldean Winds]]]]
Penny briefly appeared as a silhouette in the music video for [[Biri-Biri]].

===Pokémon: Paldean Winds===
Penny briefly appeared in ''[[PPW04|Breathe Together]]'', on a train somewhere in the [[Galar]] [[region]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Penny Adventures.png|thumb|140px|Penny in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
Penny debuted in ''[[PASV02|Discover! The Quaking Earth Titan!!]]''. She was first seen in the [[Uva Academy]] library, watching [[Nemona]]'s attempt to challenge {{adv|Scarlet}} to a battle end in failure. Later, at [[West Province (Area One)]], a pair of {{tc|Team Star Grunt}}s attempted to recruit Penny into [[Team Star]]. Despite Penny's repeated refusals, the Grunts persisted, forcing {{Violet}} to step in to Penny's defense. After the Grunts were defeated and drive off, Penny thanked Violet for helping her, only for him to react in confusion when she referred to him as "Prince" despite being a complete stranger. Penny explained that as a fellow Uva Academy student, she was present at the Treasure Hunt's opening ceremony and learned of Violet's title there. She then said her farewells and ran off.

In ''[[PASV07|Fierce Battle! The Stony Cliff Titan!!]]'', Violet and {{adv|Arven}} were approached by Penny, who revealed that as part of her independent study, she joined Operation Starfall as a member of the supply unit. As a reward for defeating [[Giacomo]] and disbanding Team Star's Segin Squad, Penny provided Violet with information on the location of the Stony Cliff {{pkmn2|Titan}}.

In [[PASV16]], after [[Mela]] of Team Star's Schedar Squad was defeated, Penny arrived to reward Violet for his efforts. Violet was told the Lurking Steel Titan resided in [[East Province (Area Three)]], but was also informed that Penny had given this information to Arven earlier. Once Violet went off to meet with Arven, [[Clavell|Clive]] attempted to ask Penny about any knowledge she had on Team Star, only to find she had left without anyone noticing.

In [[PASV17]], at the [[Medali|Treasure Eatery]], Penny used her [[Rotom Phone]]s to spy on Clive as he interrogated Schedar Squad members about how Team Star was founded. When Grunts from the Navi Squad entered the building to have a meeting, Penny sent another phone to listen in on them. Concerned that people would stop fearing them if Team Star lost another one of their crews, the Grunts decided to raid Team Star themselves and take it over. Penny immediately left, but was surrounded by the Grunts after they figured out she was eavesdropping. Before the Grunts could do something to keep Penny silent, [[Larry]] arrived to return a phone Penny left behind at the restaurant. The Grunts tried to attack Larry, but were easily defeated, giving Penny the chance get away.

In [[PASV19]], a lone Navi Squad Grunt followed Penny to [[Dalizapa Passage]]. To keep her from leaking information about the coup, the Grunt decided to keep Penny locked up until after the plan was completed. Unbeknownst to the Grunt, Penny was fully aware she was being pursued and was luring him into a trap. As soon as the Grunt got too close, two of Penny's Pokémon appeared and knocked him unconscious.

====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Leafeon
|type1=Grass
|img=Penny Leafeon Adventures.png
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Leafeon}} is Penny's fifth known Pokémon. It was first seen sitting inside its Trainer's room while she met with {{Scarlet}}.

None of Leafeon's moves are known.}}

=====Lent=====
{{anchor|Vaporeon 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Vaporeon
|type1=Water
|img=Penny Vaporeon Adventures.png
|epnum=PASV19
|epname=
|desc={{p|Vaporeon}} is Penny's first known Pokémon. It was first used to attack a {{tc|Team Star Grunt}} that was spying on its Trainer. It was later lent to {{Scarlet}} along with some of Penny's other Pokémon while she traveled up [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Vaporeon's moves are known.}}

{{anchor|Jolteon 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Jolteon
|type1=Electric
|img=Penny Jolteon Adventures.png
|epnum=PASV19
|epname=
|desc={{p|Jolteon}} is Penny's second known Pokémon. It was first used to attack a {{tc|Team Star Grunt}} that was spying on its Trainer. It was later lent to {{Scarlet}} along with some of Penny's other Pokémon while she traveled up [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Jolteon's moves are known.}}

{{anchor|Flareon 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Flareon
|type1=Fire
|img=Penny Flareon Adventures.png
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Flareon}} is Penny's third known Pokémon. It was first seen sitting inside its Trainer's room while she met with {{Scarlet}}. It was later lent to Scarlet along with some of Penny's other Pokémon while she traveled up [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Flareon's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Umbreon
|type1=Dark
|img=Penny Umbreon Adventures.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Umbreon}} is Penny's fourth known Pokémon. It was first seen sitting inside its Trainer's room while she met with {{Scarlet}}. It was later lent to Scarlet along with some of Penny's other Pokémon while she traveled up [[Glaseado Mountain]].

None of Umbreon's moves are known.}}

{{anchor|Sylveon 2}}{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Penny
|pkmn=Sylveon
|type1=Fairy
|img=Penny Sylveon Adventures.png
|img_size=150px
|epnum=Scarlet & Violet arc (Adventures)
|epname=Scarlet & Violet arc
|desc={{p|Sylveon}} is Penny's sixth known Pokémon. While traveling up [[Glaseado Mountain]], {{Scarlet}} called Penny and asked to borrow some of her Veevees.

None of Sylveon's moves are known.}}

=====Traveling with=====
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|{{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone (×3)|Penny Rotom Phone Adventures.png|size=150px|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
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|}
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==In the TCG==
[[File:PennyScarletViolet252.jpg|200px|thumb|Special illustration rare Penny]]
{{main|Penny (Scarlet & Violet 183)}}
'''Penny''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era). It was first released in the Japanese {{TCG|Scarlet ex}} expansion and the English {{TCG|Scarlet & Violet}} expansion, with artwork by [[yuu]]. An {{TCG|ultra rare}} version with artwork by the same illustrator, and a {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version of the card with artwork by [[OKACHEKE]] were released in the same sets. A second {{TCG|special illustration rare}} version of the card with artwork by [[aspara]] was released in the Japanese {{TCG|Shiny Treasure ex}} subset and the English {{TCG|Paldean Fates}} expansion. The card allows the player to put one of their [[Basic Pokémon]] and all attached cards into their hand.
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==Trivia==
* Penny's Student ID at the Academy is 803B121.
* When Terastallizing her Sylveon, Penny uses the phrase (Japanese: '''なりたい自分に　なりなよ！'''You can be whoever you want to be!).
* Penny's home is in the [[Galar]] [[region]].<ref name="galar"/>
* Penny is the only one of the {{player}}'s [[friend]]s in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} who is not officially classified as a [[rival]].
* All of Penny's Pokémon are [[Eeveelutions]]. This makes her the first and only notable Trainer in the [[core series]] to have a full team of six Eeveelutions.
** They all know both {{m|Baby-Doll Eyes}} and {{m|Quick Attack}}.
* Penny's [[Rotom Phone]] uses an [[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rotom Phone|Eevee Case]].
* Penny's hair has the same primary colors of {{g|Sword and Shield}} and their [[game mascot]]s, {{p|Zacian}} and {{p|Zamazenta}}. The symbols on her leggings can also be interpreted as swords (blue dashes) and shields (red X's).
* Penny's dorm room at the academy contains multiple references to different Pokémon species and real-world products, including [[Nintendo]] consoles.
** It contains multiple empty instant food packages, including {{wp|cup noodle}}s, {{wp|energy drink}} cans, and cereal boxes.
** There is a shelf filled with magazines, three of which have covers picturing the [[Game Boy]], the [[Nintendo GameCube]], and what appears to be a [[Nintendo DS Lite]].
** There are three posters in her room, depicting {{p|Scizor}}, {{p|Palafin}}, and {{p|Cetitan}}, as well as a magazine with a Pikachu on the cover.
** There is a {{wp|manga}} volume on a wardrobe, depicting a superhero that bears a resemblance to {{p|Magikarp}}.
** A framed photo of the [[Team Star]] logo can be seen above Penny's desk.
** Additionally, her hoodie features the Pokémon logo rendered in an illegible font.
{{spoilers}}
* Penny is the first female villainous team leader in the [[core series]].
** She is also the youngest villainous team leader in the core series.
* Penny is the only villainous team leader to accomplish their goals within their debut game.
** She is also the only villainous team leader who's never battled at a {{cat|Villainous team bases|villainous team's base}}.
* Penny is the only member of Team Star to {{Tera}}stallize her Pokémon.
{{endspoilers}}

==Names==
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Diana

2026-04-24T10:52:17Z

Will of DC: /* On hand */

{{samename|character from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''|Diana (M04)}}{{Confused|Diantha}}{{Character Infobox
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|jname=ダイアナ
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|gender=Female
|eyes=Light turquoise
|hair=Dark blue with blue underlights
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
|relatives=[[Liko]] (granddaughter) [[Lucca]] (daughter) [[Alex]] (son-in-law) {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}} (mother) [[Lucius]] (grandfather; deceased) [[Rystal]] (grandmother; deceased)
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|debut=''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''
|enva=Nancy Linari
|jpva=Kiri Yoshizawa [[Yuna Ogata]] (young)
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'''Diana''' (Japanese: '''ダイアナ'' '''Diana'') is a supporting character in {{aniseries|HZ}}. She is [[Liko]]'s grandmother and [[Lucca]]'s mother.

==In animation==
{{incomplete|section|creditless image of Lucca, Liko, and Diana}}
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Young Diana.png|250px|thumb|left|Diana in her childhood, finding [[Pagogo|a mysterious pendant]]]]
A few years before turning ten, Diana found in her home a briefcase containing [[Pagogo|a pendant]] and a diary with information of an [[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]]'s {{pkmn|journey}}. The text that Diana found in this book motivated her to travel on her own journey to find out if these stories were real. Together with her {{p|Growlithe}}, who would later [[Evolution|Evolve]] into an {{p|Arcanine}}, Diana traveled the world in search of answers, but was unable to find any.

In the midst of her journey in search of answers, Diana met several people. Among them were [[Tepen]], who became a frequent guest on her adventures and who was once trapped for days tied to a net made by the web of an {{p|Ariados}} next to Diana. She had also met [[Hamber]], who she also traveled with a few times in the past.

On one of her trips, Diana sought to learn about the myth of a {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} that was seen by navigators around the world, but when she arrived at the place she was unable to find what she was looking for as she did not have the right equipment at the time. Although Diana tried several times to solve this mystery, there came a time when she gave up looking.
[[File:Adult Diana.png|250px|thumb|Diana as a young woman with her Arcanine]]
However, about thirty years after starting her journey, Diana decided to stop looking for answers about the legend of Lucius and seek information about other myths. Some time later, she became a mother and had a daughter named [[Lucca]], who grew up somewhere in the [[Kanto]] region until she eventually moved to [[Paldea]] and lived there.

At some unspecified point in the past, she told her daughter, the story of Lucius. This story was also told to [[Alex|her son-in-law]], which inspired him to use it as the subject of one of his books.

Approximately one year before the events of ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', Diana gave a mysterious pendant to her [[Liko|granddaughter]]. She told Liko that she should trust her Pokémon to face fear and that this pendant would become important for her in the future. Some time after this, Hamber returned, wanting to introduce Diana to [[Gibeon]], who he said had the answers she was looking for. However, Diana saw through his words, as Hamber bringing along a group of subordinates immediately signaled to her that Hamber was working for an organization who were after the pendant, and she subsequently escaped. Fearful for Liko's safety due to her now being in possession of the pendant, she asked her daughter Lucca to call a group of adventurers called the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to protect Liko and the pendant from the organization Hamber was a part of.

===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Lucca Liko and Diana.png|250px|thumb|left|Diana with [[Lucca]] and [[Liko]]]]
In ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', [[Amethio]] introduced himself to Liko as someone sent by her grandmother. However, Liko saw through it and got suspicious, prompting her to escape.

Diana debuted in a flashback in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', where Liko remembered in a dream the day she received the pendant as a gift.

Diana reappeared in ''[[HZ009|Welcome to Paldea!]]'' during a flashback to Liko's earlier dream.

In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', it was revealed that Diana was living somewhere in the [[Galar]] [[region]]. Liko and the other members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] then decided to travel there.
[[File:Diana and Hamber HZ025.png|250px|thumb|Diana confronting [[Hamber]]]]
Diana first appeared in person at her [[ancient castle]] in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', where she reunited with Liko and met her friends [[Roy]] and [[Friede]], who was one of Lucca's students. Diana also met Liko's Pokémon partners {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} and {{TP|Liko|Hatenna}}, which excited her. Also, Diana reunited with {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}} and explained her past to Liko and her friends. However, the [[Explorers]], who had been following Liko and her friends, arrived at the castle. Zirc revealed their identity as the Explorers to Diana, shocking her, as she knew the name due to it being tied to Lucius and his companions.

In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Diana tried to escape with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], taking with her research items on [[Lucius]], but she was confronted again by [[Hamber]]. After a brief but harsh conversation, in which Diana questioned Hamber why the "Explorers" would be after her and Liko, as they were Lucius's friends, she quickly escaped through a collapsed wall after [[Sidian]] caused a commotion nearby and made his presence known, leaving her old friend behind. She used the commotion caused by [[Coral]] and Sidian's reckless destruction as cover to escape with her Arcanine and quickly board the [[Brave Olivine]]. Later, Diana briefly joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and revealed to Liko some of the secrets she discovered about Lucius and the identities of the other Pokémon he had in ancient times.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Diana attended a lunch with the Rising Volt Tacklers, and later, when she saw that Liko was having difficulty with Terapagos, she helped her and later told more about this Pokémon's past. After that, Diana handed Liko Lucius's belt and entrusted her granddaughter with the care of Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', Diana attended a get-together with the Rising Volt Tacklers in the [[Wild Area]]. At night, on the Brave Olivine, she talked to Roy about his goal of finding {{p|Rayquaza}}. Diana also revealed that she would introduce Liko and Roy to a friend of hers who works with antiques. In the [[HZ028|next episode]], Diana revealed that she was translating a text about [[Laqua]], and indicated the place where [[Tepen]]'s store was to Liko, Roy and Friede. After discovering that the text was a fraud, Diana met with her granddaughter and her friends who were battling her former traveling partner who had stolen Roy's [[Ancient Poké Ball]]. Diana then used Tepen's {{p|Bronzor}} to show him a reflection of his true character, inspiring him to return to his old self and reveal who he intended to sell the Poké Ball to.
[[File:Diana Friede HZ032.png|250px|thumb|left|Diana meets [[Lucius]]'s [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]] alongside the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]]]
In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Diana was seen talking to Liko about a mysterious liquid that was found aboard the [[Brave Olivine]]. Upon hearing the reports, Diana decided to do an experiment with an antique teacup. After the group discovered that it was caused by a wild {{p|Polteageist}}, Diana joined the Rising Volt Tacklers for another get-together, when Friede drank the liquid that was in the antique teacup, Diana revealed that her experiment had worked and a {{p|Sinistea}} emerged from the cup, who joined the other Pokémon aboard the ship.

In ''[[HZ031|Song Within the Mist]]'', Diana heard rumors about the {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}} again, who happened to be one of Lucius's Pokémon, after they got a led through a ship crew that saw the Transport Pokémon. After they group failed to get Lapras to come out, as there was {{m|Mist}} covering it and two Pokémon appeared on the ship, Diana witness a plan Friede devised to get the Transport Pokémon to come back, which worked. In the [[HZ032|next episode]], Diana helped her friends battle the Pokémon that were attempting to steal food from them. Diana even helped her friends get out of Lapras's {{m|Ice Beam}}, after the Transport Pokémon used the move to freeze the Brave Olivine. After Lapras decided to join the group, Diana and her friends witness the Black Rayquaza arriving at their location.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Diana witnessed [[Amethio]] arrive and battle the Black Rayquaza, but he was defeated and Terapagos transformed to battle the Legendary Pokémon. However, after the Black Rayquaza left, Diana told Friede that she planned to travel alone again, intending to investigate the Explorers. Later, Diana did a training battle with Liko and Roy, but the match was called off. In the [[HZ034|next episode]], Diana attended a surprise party that Liko and Roy setup for her departure, which she appreciated. Before leaving, Diana gave Liko her adventure log. Diana then bid farewell to Liko and the Rising Volt Tacklers.

Diana appeared in a flashback to Liko and Roy's journey in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]''.
[[File:HZ108.png|250px|thumb|Diana driving her Revavroom-attached automobile]]
In ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', it was revealed that Diana sent her Squawkabilly to Brave Olivine with new information for Liko. In the [[HZ074|next episode]], Diana reunited with her granddaughter and friends, as she was able to find them through Lucca. Wanting to see how much Liko has grown, Diana challanged her to a battle but, despite the type advantage of her Arcanine over her Floragato, eventually she lost to Liko. After sharing all the information they had, Diana was conducted to the [[Crystal Pool]] by her granddaughter and their friends in order to make contact with [[Rystal]], a friend of Lucius. After Rystal was summoned by the [[lake]]'s power, the group find out that Terapagos used to belong to her. Also, hearing that the baby Rystal was holding had her mother's name, {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}}, Diana realized that both she and Lucius were her grandparents. In the [[HZ075|following episode]], Diana and the group listened to her grandmother's story of how she met her grandfather, travelled with him and how they formed the Explores with [[Gibeon]]. Diana also found out that her grandparents were able to reach [[Laqua]] and what happened to Lucius. However, Diana had to bid farewell to Rystal, as she and a younger version of her mother had to return to their proper place. After that, Diana left Liko and the Rising Volt Tacklers again, but not before telling the group that her journey with the pendent was over and was going to let her granddaughter finish what she started. Diana then bid farewell to Liko and her friends in order to continue traveling.

A year later, in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', it was shown that Diana and Hamber reconciled on their own terms. After capturing a [[wild Pokémon]] together, Hamber told Diana that [[Spinel]] was likely to pursue the Rising Volt Tacklers once again. He also revealed that after the events on [[Mount Pericarp]], five of the Six Heroes fell into Spinel's clutches and are currently held in captivity. Together, they agreed that the key to defeating Spinel's plans laid with Liko and Amethio, who carried Lucius and Gibeon's wills within them.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', using her newly caught {{p|Revavroom}} to power her car to drive to a distant location, Diana reunited with Liko and the other Rising Volt Tacklers. She then met [[Ult]] who had taken her spot on the Brave Olivine, Diana then told Liko of how she reunited with Hamber and how Spinel has the remaining five of the Six Heroes in captivity. Diana speculated how Terapagos would need more than the Six Heroes to get rid of the world's remaining [[Laquium]] for good. Upon witnessing Liko's newest partner {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} battling against Roy's Crocalor, she decided to have a [[Double Battle]] against her granddaughter to test her skills. A double battle then took place with Diana managing to defeat Meowscarada with Arcanine after exploiting Charcadet's chivalrous nature. Charcadet then defeated Wash Rotom and learnt {{m|Fire Spin}}, but despite that Arcanine defeated it with {{m|Extreme Speed}}. After the battle, Diana informed the Rising Volt Tacklers that the remaining heroes are held at an Exceed facility somewhere.

In ''[[HZ123|Mochi Mayhem!]]'', Diana requested that Liko come meet with her somewhere in Paldea so she could deliver an item to her granddaughter. She arrived too early, so Diana passed the time by taking a nap in her car. By the time she woke up, Diana found that her {{p|Pecharunt}} had used its Binding [[Mochi]] to put every member of the Rising Volt Tacklers under its control. Diana scolded Pecharunt for its mischief, made it release everyone from its control, and explained that Pecharunt was merely trying to find a more comfortable place for its Trainer to sleep and chose the Brave Olivine for that purpose. After explaining how she obtained Pecharunt, Diana presented Liko with a [[Auspicious Armor]] for her Charcadet to use.

In [[HZ132]], Diana reunited with Liko and their friends, as she finally got to see Friede again after not seeing him for over a year. Hearing that Liko and the rest came to ask for her help, Diana accepted and joined them stopping the Explorers plans. In the [[HZ133|next episode]], Diana took Liko, [[Captain Pikachu]], and [[Ann]] on her Arcanine to go further in Laqua while Dot, {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] stayed behind to battle the Explorers.

In [[HZ134]], Diana, Liko, Captain Pikachu, and Ann meet up with Amethio, Onia, and Zirc, as they worked together to help the Laquium affected Pokémon when Spinel activated his upgraded Laquium-activating machines. After Captain Pikachu destroyed the machines and Pagogo purified the Laquium from the Pokémon with Zygarde, Onia, and Zirc taking them to safety, Diana, Liko, and Ann meet up with their friends. Diana and the group then encounter Spinel, [[Rubina]], and [[Indi]].

===Character===
[[File:Diana Horizons Trainer.png|200px|thumb|Diana in her early days as a Trainer]]
As described by [[Liko]], Diana is an adventurer, who travels all over the {{pkmn|world}} and this ends up with her not having a fixed residence, never revealing her whereabouts to her family. After learning more about her grandmother's work, Diana became an inspiration to Liko on her journey, which was further [[HZ071|reinforced]] after important historians like [[Briar]] became aware of her research.
[[File:Diana team.png|thumb|250px|left|Diana and two of her Pokémon]]
Diana has a very strong appetite, quickly eating her breakfast before others and always requesting seconds. While friendly and cheerful, Diana can also show a very strong temper, as upon discovering her old friend [[Tepen]] scammed her, she ordered her Arcanine to burn him to a crisp, but quickly calmed down at Liko's behest.

Since she began traveling with the Rising Volt Tacklers, Diana quickly became close with the group, participating in interactions and meetings with members. During this period, Diana settled on the Brave Olivine's observation deck, where she often uses the telescope and has quick access to the outside of the ship. It's [[HZ031|later]] revealed that Diana managed to form a friendship with [[Dot]], who, despite being quite closed off to people and generally unwilling to interact with them, managed to find a lot in common with the adventurer.

In ''[[HZ030|Slip and Crash! A Mystery Pokémon?!]]'', Diana revealed to Liko that she likes to be alone in a quiet place, especially to read, and occasionally talk while doing so.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Diana revealed that she doesn't do well with technology, which is why she prefers to rely on her Squawkabilly over a [[Rotom Phone]] to communicate with people.
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===Pokémon===

This listing is of Diana's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Diana
|pkmn=Arcanine
|stage1=Growlithe
|type1=Fire
|img=Diana Growlithe.png
|cap=Diana's Growlithe
|img2=Diana Arcanine.png
|cap2=Diana's Arcanine
|epnum=HZ003
|epname=For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc={{p|Arcanine}} is Diana's first known Pokémon. It first appeared briefly during [[Liko]]'s dream in ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]''. In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', it was revealed that Arcanine was one of Diana's first Pokémon, accompanying her since it was a {{p|Growlithe}} during Diana's [[Pokémon journey]]. Around 30 years ago, already [[Evolution|evolved]], Arcanine appeared with Diana when she was already a young adult.

In the present day, Arcanine first appeared when [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Friede]] arrived at Diana's [[ancient castle|castle]] near [[Hammerlocke]]. As the [[Explorers]] invaded the castle, Arcanine tried to warn Diana of the danger that surrounded them. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], after [[Coral]] had her {{p|Glalie}} use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, Arcanine helped its Trainer to escape from the explosion.

In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Arcanine had a {{pkmn|training}} battle against [[Roy's Fuecoco]] and [[Liko's Sprigatito]]. Since the latter managed to land a hit on Arcanine with a {{m|Scratch}}, Liko and Roy won by default.

In ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'', Arcanine was used in a battle against Liko's Floragato. Despite having the type advantage and activating its Justified Ability, Arcanine was defeated once Floragato {{Tera}}stallized.

In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', it was used in a [[Double Battle]] against Liko, where it went up against Liko's Meowscarada and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} alongside {{form|Rotom|Wash}} {{p|Rotom}}. Despite Charcadet activating its Flash Fire ability to negate its Fire-type moves, it was able to defeat both Meowscarada and Charcadet with a Flare Blitz and Extreme Speed respectively, thus making Diana the winner.

As revealed in a flashback in [[HZ123]], Arcanine teamed up with [[Hamber]]'s {{p|Dusknoir}} to battle a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pecharunt}} near [[Mossui Town]], ultimately ending with Diana catching the [[Mythical Pokémon]] for herself.

Despite its imposing posture, Arcanine is a very kind Pokémon towards Diana's friends and family.

Arcanine's known moves are {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, {{m|Sunny Day}}, and {{m|Flare Blitz}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Justified}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Diana
|pkmn=Squawkabilly
|type1=Normal
|type2=Flying
|img=Diana Squawkabilly.png
|epnum=HZ012
|epname=The Future I Choose
|vajp=Tatsuki Kobe
|vaen=Marc Thompson
|desc={{p|Squawkabilly}} is Diana's second known Pokémon. In a flashback shown in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', it was revealed that Squawkabilly was one of Diana's oldest partners, with her since much of her journey as an adventurer around the world.

It was first seen alongside [[Lucca]] in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', when it gave [[Friede]] a hint about its Trainer's whereabouts. It then flew off into the sunset, to eventually return to Diana in [[Galar]]. In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', it encountered [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and Friede as they approached [[Hammerlocke]] and showed them the way to the [[Ancient castle|castle]] where Diana was at. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], Squawkabilly tried to help Liko and Roy escape the [[Explorers]]' advance on the castle. After Liko and Roy were safe, Squawkabilly returned to its Trainer.

None of Squawkabilly's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Diana
|pkmn=Revavroom
|type1=Steel
|type2=Poison
|img=Diana Revavroom.png
|epnum=HZ108
|epname=Taking the Next Steps
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Revavroom}} is Diana's third known Pokémon. It is seen attached to the hood of her car.

None of Revavroom's moves are known.}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Diana
|pkmn=Rotom
|type1=Electric
|type2=Water
|img=Diana Wash Rotom.png
|epnum=HZ108
|epname=Taking the Next Steps
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc={{form|Rotom|Wash}} {{p|Rotom}} is Diana's fourth known Pokémon. Diana revealed that this Rotom took possession of an old washing machine she owned. It was used in her [[Double Battle]] against [[Liko]], where it went up against [[Liko's Meowscarada]] and {{TP|Liko|Charcadet}} alongside {{p|Arcanine}}, only to be defeated by Charcadet.

Rotom reappeared in ''[[HZ123|Mochi Mayhem!]]'' in a flashback, helping Diana with her laundry.

In [[HZ132]], Rotom was used alongside [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s {{p|Hawlucha}} in a training battle against [[Ult]]'s Pokémon.

Rotom's known moves are {{m|Discharge}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}}.}}

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Diana
| pkmn = Pecharunt
| tera = Poison
| type1 = Poison
| type2 = Ghost
| img = Diana Pecharunt Shell.png
| img2 = Diana Pecharunt.png
| epnum = HZ123
| epname = Mochi Mayhem!
| vajp = Taku Yashiro
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Pecharunt}} is Diana's fifth known Pokémon. It was first mentioned in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'' as Diana's recently-caught Pokémon, though its identity remained a mystery until its appearance in ''[[HZ123|Mochi Mayhem!]]''.

In its debut episode, it caused havoc for the people and Pokémon on the [[Brave Olivine]], using its [[mochi]] to take control over each of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. After Diana arrived and dealt with the situation, she explained that she met the needy Pokémon in [[Kitakami]] as it confused [[Hamber]] and her with its former caretakers and brainwashed all in [[Mossui Town]] in an attempt to please the two, but Diana denied its gifts and offered it to join her team.

In [[HZ130]], Pecharunt was Liko's final choice to form the team needed to gather the 18 types needed to eliminate [[Laquium]] from the world, believing Pecharunt's {{Tera}} Type to be {{t|Poison}}. In [[HZ132]], this suspicion was confirmed to be true when [[Pagogo]] Terastallized Pecharunt. This also increased the size of its mochi, which [[Friede]] tasted out of curiosity, briefly falling under Pecharunt's spell as a result.

In [[HZ135]], Pecharunt was used alongside the Six Heroes and Rising Volt Tacklers Pokemon to battle against the Laquium Core which merged with Spinel.

Pecharunt's only known move is {{m|Malignant Chain}}.
}}

====Given away====
{| width="75%"
| {{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|Liko pendant anime.png|unknown|unknown|size=200px|link=Liko's Terapagos}}
|
|}

===Voice actress===
{{vatable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja=吉沢希梨 ''Kiri Yoshizawa'' 緒方佑奈 ''[[Yuna Ogata]]'' (young)
|en=Nancy Linari
|fi=Ushma Olava
|ar=جيهان ملا ''Jihan Malla''
|nl=Hilde de Mildt
|zh_yue=[[wp:zh:馮詠恩|馮詠恩]] ''Stella Fung''
|zh_cmn=[[wp:zh:王貞令|王貞令]]
|de=Inez Günther
|he=טליה ברקאי ''Talya Barkai''
|it=Elisabetta Cesone
|pl=Agnieszka Matysiak
|pt_br=Isabela Quadros
|pt_eu=Raquel Rosmaninho
|es_la=Gisela Casillas
|es_eu=Ana Isabel Hernando Lucía San Román (young)
|th=บุญราศรี ฉายะวรรณ
}}

===Gallery===
====Eyecatch====
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Diana Arcanine Squawkabilly Revavroom.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Diana Arcanine Squawkabilly Revavroom Rotom Pecharunt.png|x150px]]
|-
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Diana PLT.png|220px|thumb|Diana in Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Diana is mentioned in the {{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}} manga. Just like in {{aniseries|HZ}}, she was responsible for giving [[Liko]] the pendant.

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
Diana appeared in the [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]] manga.
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==Trivia==
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} [[dub]], Diana's {{p|Arcanine}} is referred as a female.
* Diana is the first female supporting character in the animated series to officially catch a [[Mythical Pokémon]].

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{fire color}}; border:3px solid #{{fire color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{fire color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| ダイアナ ''Diana''
| From ''{{wp|Diana (mythology)|Diana}}'' (Roman goddess of the moon) or ''{{wp|diamond}}''
|-
| English, German, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese
| Diana
| From her Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 다이애나 ''Diana''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan and mainland China)
| 黛安娜 ''Dài'ānnà''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 黛安娜 ''Doih'ōnnàh''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| Thai
| ไดอาน่า ''Daiana''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
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Coral

2026-04-24T10:51:01Z

Will of DC: /* On hand */

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'''Coral''' (Japanese: '''サンゴ''' ''Sango''<ref>Explorers Original Acrylic Stand</ref>) is an admin of the [[Explorers]] and a major recurring antagonist in {{aniseries|HZ}}. In the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc, she and [[Sidian]] promote new products of [[Exceed]].

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Young Coral.png|thumb|left|250px|Coral prior to joining the Explorers]]
====Pre-series====
Prior to ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', she was approached by [[Hamber]] who invited her to join the Explorers on the premise that she could freely be herself among them, since she struggled to fit in among her peers. Among the four trained by Hamber, she was the second to be recruited and trained after [[Amethio]].
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===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Coral.png|thumb|250px|Coral prior to the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc]]
Coral first appeared as a hologram in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', alongside the other [[Explorers]]'s admins. The first time she spoke and was seen clearly was in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', taunting [[Spinel]] about his last failure.

She made her physical debut in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]''. At [[Hamber]]'s request, Coral and [[Sidian]] accompanied him to the [[Galar]] [[region]]. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], after tracking down [[Amethio]]'s location, the group arrived at the [[old castle]] where [[Diana]] was living at. Despite Hamber ordering them to stay on standby while he secured their target, Coral and Sidian invaded the location and cornered [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], only to be stopped by the sudden arrival of [[Captain Pikachu]]. Once Cap took out Sidian's {{p|Garganacl}}, Coral snapped and recklessly ordered her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, allowing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to escape and leaving the old castle in ruins.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', Coral and the other admins joined in a meeting to discuss the Explorers' next objective. Eventually, they decided to go after the [[Black Rayquaza]].

In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Coral and Sidian arrived in a seaside town in [[Paldea]]. Coral had led him there under the guise of finding something important, which was actually some rare Wiglett sweet buns. However, upon finding out they had sold out and that Liko and Roy had managed to get a box without even lining up, she left them a challenge letter on the back of Roy's {{p|Fuecoco}}. While Coral faced Roy, Sidian stepped in to take Liko on. Despite the rough start, the young Rising Volt Tacklers refused to give up and eventually broke through their foes' strategies. Impressed, the two Explorers decided to stop holding back, but were forced to withdraw after Sidian received a call to take part in mission involving the Black Rayquaza.
[[File:Coral Naranja Academy.png|thumb|left|250px|Coral as "Cornbread"]]
In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Coral, Sidian, and [[Chalce]] summoned the Black Rayquaza near [[Levincia]] by using a machine that generated an energy similar to that [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] emitted [[HZ033|previously]] and had their Pokémon battle against the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}}. They started strong, unleashing powerful super effective moves, but lost control over Rayquaza once [[Dot]] managed to shut down the machine. Once again, Coral let her temper overcome her better judgment and commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct, which collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. The resulting explosion was powerful enough to blast the [[Legendary Pokémon]] directly into the hull of the [[Brave Olivine]].

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', the Explorers were forced to retreat after realizing their attacks failed to any lasting damage to Rayquaza. Later, Coral and the other admins were gathered to have a meeting with [[Gibeon]]. The admins were ordered to allow the Rising Volt Tacklers to keep gathering the [[Six Heroes]] and restore Terapagos's power, as this would benefit the Explorers' plans as well. Gibeon also told them to monitor Liko and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Coral, along with Sidian, enrolled in [[Naranja Academy]] as part of the [[Tera Training]]. Sidian introduced Coral to [[Clavell]] under the name '''Cornbread''' (Japanese: '''サンドイッチ''' ''Sandwich''), much to her amusement.
[[File:Liko and Coral rivalry.png|250px|thumb|[[Liko]] and Coral deciding who will face Katy in Tera Training]]
In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Coral was sent to [[Cortondo]] as part of course training. Having heard of Patisserie Soapberry's pastries, Coral was excited to try some. Much to her disdain, upon arriving, she discovered that the shop was out of stock for the day and angrily demanded some. [[Katy]] arrived and when she explained to her and Liko that she only had time for one of them, Coral impulsively demanded a match with Liko. Katy then pointed out that the students are not allowed to use {{Tera}}stallization against each other and suggested a bake-off. In the ensuing bake-off, Coral, being impatient and not knowing how to bake, made a mess and lost the competition. In anger, she had Glalie use {{m|Blizzard}} in the kitchen. This caused Katy to glare and address her in a tone intimidating enough for Coral to stop and she begrudingly left.

In ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]'', Coral and Sidian were spying on Liko and Roy when they were approached by Clavell, so he thought the two were only interested in Liko and her group's battles. Clavell suggested them to go together to watch the battle at the [[Gym]]. Soon after, Coral decided to leave Clavell talking alone and went behind a food stall.
[[File:Coral and Kofu.png|thumb|250px|left|Coral and Kofu at the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]]]
Prior to ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Coral managed to succeed in a new exam, this time against [[Kofu]]. When the Tera Training students returned, Coral was tasked with battling [[Larry]] alongside Kofu. During the battle, Coral had Glalie use Self-Destruct, knocking all of the Pokémon out. Larry was declared the winner of the match, much to her shock, claiming that a win was a win. After being reprimanded, she angrily left the arena.

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', Coral and Sidian were seen with the other students during Clavell's speech that began the second part of the Training. Despite this, her Gym challenge was not revealed.
[[File:Cornbread and Seasoning.png|thumb|250px|Coral and Sidian]]
In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Coral and Sidian surrounded Roy and Dot on Spinel's orders, abandoning their student disguises. In [[HZ065|the next episode]], Coral and Sidian battled against Roy and Dot to stall them, but before Coral's Glalie could finish off their opponents, they were interrupted by [[Grusha]]'s arrival, so Chalce commanded the two admins to retreat. At their base the Explorers Admins gathered to ask Amethio if he had betrayed the Explorers by helping out Liko in escaping from a cave after seeing the footage recorded by Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}} and why he did not catch Terapagos when he had the chance. Before Amethio could give a proper explanation, Gibeon arrived and expelled his grandson from the Explorers for helping their enemies.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', while Chalce hacked Naranja Academy's systems to steal data on Terapagos, Coral and Sidian were ordered to prevent anyone from interfering with the mission. Coral later encountered Roy, who had been made aware of the sabotage and went to confront the Explorers. After being lured outside of the academy's hallways, Coral faced Roy in a battle, only to end up defeated. Sidian then arrived and forced Coral to retreat with him, much to her anger. In the [[HZ067|following episode]], dejected over her defeat, Coral was seen enjoying a sandwich with her Glalie alongside Sidian, who had a rice ball.
[[File:Coral party.png|thumb|250px|left|Coral and her Pokémon]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Hamber ordered Coral and Sidian to follow the Rising Volt Tacklers to [[Area Zero]]. In the [[HZ080|next episode]], Coral was observing the Rising Volt Tacklers, but decided to go exploring Area Zero on her own. While exploring, Coral met a {{p|Scream Tail}} but believed it was a {{p|Jigglypuff}} and called it '''Screamypuff''' (Japanese: '''オニプリン''' ''Onipurin''). However, when a {{p|Great Tusk}} appeared, Coral and her Glalie teamed up with Screamypuff to defeat it. After defeating Great Tusk, Coral tried to silence Screamypuff's relentless screaming by throwing something at it, but accidentally threw a {{i|Poké Ball}} and caught it. Following this, she reunited with Sidian, and in the [[HZ081|following episode]], Coral and Sidian witnessed the Rising Volt tacklers' battle against [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] and Rayquaza from a distance. At the [[HZ082|end of the battle]], they departed from Area Zero to report their findings to their fellow Explorers.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Coral and Sidian attended a meeting with Gibeon where they reported the events in the Area Zero. After this, Gibeon instructed them to prepare for the battle that will follow in [[Laqua]].
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|250px|The Explorers encountering Liko, Roy, and Dot in Laqua]]
In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after Pagogo removed the barrier keeping Laqua sealed, Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]] were greeted by Coral, Sidian, and Chalce. In [[HZ086|the following episode]], the Explorers admitted they were aware of Laqua's location from the beginning and just waited for the Rising Volt Tacklers to take down the barrier for them. Having achieved their goal, the Explorers decided to get rid of the Rising Volt Tacklers by battling them. Coral chose to battle Roy's Crocalor with Screamypuff, but despite its strength and Coral utilizing {{Tera}}stallization, Screamypuff's lack of proper battle experience eventually led to its defeat. Refusing to give up, Coral sent out Glalie, but was interrupted when a large vortex of pink mist began filling the air.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Explorers continued to prevent Liko's group from heading further into Laqua, only to be attacked by [[Onia]] and [[Zirc]]. This distraction allowed Liko, Roy, and Dot to run ahead and confront Gibeon. Later, Coral and her allies supported Gibeon by utilizing machines designed to stimulate the ground where the [[Laquium]] was buried, forcibly activating it and making it expand uncontrollably. Coral, Sidian, and Chalce used their Pokémon to block any incoming attacks that would damage the machines. In [[HZ088|the following episode]], Coral watched Gibeon battled the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio, only to eventually be defeated.
[[File:HZ095.png|thumb|250px|left|Coral and Sidian one year after the events in Laqua]]
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', once the Laquium had been purified by Pagogo and the Six Heroes, Coral watched in shock as Gibeon's body faded away. Disappointed by his former leader's failure, Spinel announced that he would surpass Gibeon and that the Explorers would take control of Laqua. Coral and Sidian objected to Spinel's sudden ambitions, but were told by Chalce to just keep watching. Using a device he developed, Spinel infected five of the Six Heroes with Laquium. The infected heroes ran wild, causing Laqua to begin collapsing on itself.

One year later, in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Coral and Sidian appeared at the [[Exceed Testing Center]], taking part in a public demonstration of the [[Strong Sphere]]. Coral took the time to entertain the crowd before Sidian informed her of Liko and Roy's presence, shocking her. They both challenged Liko and Roy to a Double Battle, which Coral and Sidian won after using the Strong Sphere to empower their Pokémon with Laquium. After cruelly continuing to attack Liko and Roy's already-defeated Pokémon, they were stopped by [[Ult]], who denounced the Strong Sphere and told Coral to face him next. Coral impulsively commanded Glalie to Self-Destruct after Ult's {{p|Sableye}} proved troublesome, though it dealt no damage to Darkness Pokémon and simply allowed the trio to escape. Afterwards, Coral and Sidian met with Chalce, who noted that as long as the Explorers have the public on their side, Liko's group couldn't do anything to stop them.

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', an Exceed representative had Coral and Sidian board a [[Flying Taxi]] and head to Paldea. Dot's {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}} happened to see them flying overhead and knocked the taxi's {{p|Corviknight}} out of the sky in order to acquire its feathers. Angered by this, Coral decided to take her aggression out on Dot and teamed up with Sidian to battle her. Dot managed to keep Coral and Sidian busy long enough for Tinkatuff to forge the feathers into a new hammer and evolve into a {{p|Tinkaton}}. Using its newly-gained strength, Tinkaton sent Glalie flying, forcing Coral and Sidian to chase after it

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Coral and Sidian arrived at an Exceed distribution center. They remained on standby while several Explorers members tested the new Super Strong Spheres on the captured Six Heroes, who were forced to battle Liko and her friends. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], Amethio arrived to help battle the rampaging heroes, leaving behind his Corviknight and [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to deal with Coral and Sidian. Despite their combined strength, Liko and the others eventually suffered a total defeat. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers.

In [[HZ124]], the younger Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio infiltrated the [[Explorers HQ]] to rescue the captured Six Heroes. They broke into the building, but were led into Spinel's trap, who had each of the five youths isolated with an Explorers member commanding one of the Six Heroes. Coral battled Roy with {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}, but it was eventually defeated by a combination attack from Roy's {{p|Skeledirge}} and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}. Once all of the Six Heroes were defeated, Pagogo used its power to cure them of the Laquium's effects. Liko and the others escaped with the Six Heroes, but unbeknownst to them, Spinel recorded their encounter and manipulated the events to make the Rising Volt Tacklers appear as the villains. He used this to forced the Rising Volt Tacklers into hiding from the public and advertise the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ130]], Strong Spheres were officially released into the public and were a commercial success. Worried about the Rising Volt Tacklers trying to interfere with his schemes, Spinel had Coral, Sidian, and Chalce act as security on [[Mount Pericarp]]. Just as they were preparing to leave, they were approached by Hamber, who pleaded that they reject Strong Spheres and stop working for Spinel. Coral refused and battled alongside Sidian and Chalce against their former teacher. Hamber utilized his recently-caught {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}} to defeat Coral and Sidian, but was eventually defeated by Chalce's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Medicham}}. Hamber once again asked Coral and the others to remember the importance of bonds before escaping and leaving the rest to Amethio and his allies.

In [[HZ133]], Coral, Sidian, and Chalce intercepted Roy, Ult, and [[Friede]] upon the Rising Volt Tacklers's arrival at Laqua, triggering a [[Triple Battle]] between both parties. Coral promptly Mega Evovled her Glalie, while Chalce and Sidian likewise Mega Evolved their Medicham and {{p|Aerodactyl}}, facing off against [[Roy's Lucario]], Ult's Sableye, and Friede's {{p|Starmie}}. The battle continued in the [[HZ134|following episode]], as Coral comes to actually enjoy the battle after using Strong Spheres for so long on her partner and refuses to use it this time. However, the battle ended as a win for the Rising Volt Tacklers when Coral ordered her Mega Glalie to use a {{a|Refrigerate}}-boosted Self-Destruct. Although, despite the loss, Coral accepted defeat and let the group go on ahead.

===Character===
[[File:Coral temper.png|thumb|250px|Coral's temper]]
Coral appears to have a mostly cheery and playful personality, but likes to disrespectfully poke fun at her allies whenever they fail a mission. Along with [[Sidian]], Coral is considered a troublemaker due to her lack of discipline and reckless behavior in comparison to her fellow admins, though she is far more troublesome than him. This is especially shown when she orders her Glalie to Self-Destruct numerous times throughout the series, often outright ignoring external factors and consequences, resulting in disaster. As seen in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', she is easily distracted, as she was shown focusing on her [[Rotom Phone]] during her battle with [[Roy]]. She also appears to place great importance on the value of collectable items, a behavior seen when she became angry over [[Liko]] opening a box of Wiglett sweet buns, ruining its pristine condition.
[[File:Coral Tera Orb.png|thumb|left|250px|Coral using her [[Tera Orb]]]]
Coral is also quite childish and vain, occasionally referring to herself in the third-person and openly expressing how cute she is. In the Japanese version, she often uses the slang prefix '''オニ''' ''oni'' as an intensifier and as a pun on Onigohri, Glalie's Japanese name. She's also quite the loudmouth, openly talking about the Explorers' plans in front of others, even their enemies, as she talked about the organization's intention to summon the [[Black Rayquaza]] in front of Liko and Roy. She also prioritizes dealing with her grudges more than the organization's plans as she refused to leave the battle with Liko and Roy at first, being dragged away by force by Sidian and his {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Ultimately, Coral's temperamental nature and grudges have often caused consequences for herself, such as getting disqualified by [[Katy]] for recklessly destroying the cake and attacking Liko in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]''. Keeping in line with her hot-headed nature Coral is also very impatient, to the point of wanting the end battles quickly rather than stall opponents for time as seen in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]''. As seen in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' Coral is shown to be a sore loser, as seen when she reacted with anger and frustration after losing to Roy and his Fuecoco in battle.
[[File:Coral Mega Ring.png|thumb|250px|Coral's [[Mega Ring]]]]
After the battle at [[Naranja Academy]] in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Coral began to show a lighter side, reflecting on her time as a student at the institution and sharing her food with Glalie. Despite her hot-headed brashness, she genuinely cares for her Pokémon and is shown occasionally doting on them. Additionally, unlike most of her fellow Explorers, she recognizes the value of the bond between a Trainer and Pokemon. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Coral and Sidian were shown opposing Spinel's takeover of the Explorers, showing a sense of standards and drawing a line with Spinel's ruthless and unethical actions. However, Coral is also shown to respect Chalce, as she and Sidian did not stop Spinel due to Chalce telling them to stand down despite opposing him at first. Despite initially being willing to subject her Glalie to the effects of the [[Laquium]] and feign ignorance to its harms [[HZ095|a year later]] to maintain the public facade, her sense of standards and morals are shown once again in [[HZ125]], where she alongside Sidian once again showed opposition to Spinel's violent intentions when he attempted to push the Six Heroes to their limits using the power of the [[Super Strong Sphere]]. She also expresses discontentment with the Strong Sphere, finding its use to be boring as she recognizes how it renders the bond between Trainer and Pokémon irrelevant.

In [[HZ130]], Coral's aggressive battle style stems from the fact that she was lonely and an outcast, which drove people away from her due to how she fights—ultimately, seeking people who will allow her to be herself and be friends with others despite her violent nature.

Among the members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, Coral appears to clash most often with Roy, confronting him several times, this began during their battle in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' and extended throughout and after the period in which Roy was present at [[Tera Training]]. In [[HZ134]], Coral expressed enjoyment of having a hard fought battle against Roy, [[Ult]], and [[Friede]], as she goes to the point of not using Strong Sphere.
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===Pokémon===
This listing is of Coral's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{aniseries|HZ}}:
====On hand====

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Coral
|pkmn=Glalie
|mega=yes
|type1=Ice
|img=Coral Glalie.png
|cap=Coral's Glalie
|img2=Coral Mega Glalie.png
|cap2=Coral's Mega Glalie
|gender=
|epnum=HZ024
|epname=Reunion at the Ancient Castle!
|vajp=Tatsuki Kobe
|vaen=Michael Schneider
|desc={{p|Glalie}} is Coral's first known Pokémon, as well as her main partner and battling Pokémon. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]], is often seen outside its Poké Ball, and serves as Coral's means of transportation.

Throughout its many battles against the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] or other opponents, Glalie was commonly partnered up with [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}} and often ends the battle on Coral's own terms with a {{m|Self-Destruct}}. Out of the Rising Volt Tacklers, Glalie was often pitted against [[Roy's Crocalor]], even as a {{p|Fuecoco}}.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Glalie was used alongside Sidian's Garganacl against [[Roy]]'s Crocalor and [[Liko's Meowscarada]]. This time, the Explorers used [[Strong Sphere]]s on their Pokémon, allowing them to easily overpower their opponents even without their Trainers issuing orders.

In [[HZ130]], Glalie was used alongside Sidian's Garganacl and [[Chalce]]'s {{p|Medicham}} to battle against [[Hamber]]. The three of them used Strong Spheres on their Pokémon, but Hamber still managed to keep the upper hand for the majority of the battle and defeated Glalie and Garganacl once he revealed his {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}}.

It Mega Evolved for the first time in [[HZ133]], alongside Sidian's {{p|Aerodactyl}} and Chalce's Medicham against Roy, [[Ult]], and [[Friede]]'s own Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The battle continued in the [[HZ134|following episode]], and ended as a win for the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] after Coral ordered her Mega Glalie to use a {{a|Refrigerate}}-boosted Self-Destruct.

Glalie's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Self-Destruct}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Ice Spinner}}, and {{m|Sheer Cold}}, and its [[Ability]] is {{a|Refrigerate}} as a Mega Glalie.}}

{{TrainerPoké
| nick = Screamypuff
| tera = Fairy
| trainer = Coral
| pkmn = Scream Tail
| type1 = Fairy
| type2 = Psychic
| img = Coral Screamypuff.png
| img2 = Screamypuff Terastal.png
| cap2 = Coral's Terastallized Screamypuff
| epnum = HZ080
| epname = Total-lie Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?!
| vajp = Ayane Sakura
| vaen =
| desc = This {{p|Scream Tail}} nicknamed '''Screamypuff''' (Japanese: '''オニプリン''' ''Onipurin'') is Coral's second known Pokémon. It is capable of {{Tera}}stallizing into a {{t|Fairy}} [[type]].

It is temperamental, brash, and prone to tantrums, similar to Coral herself, but also unwaveringly loyal, desperate to prove its worth to Coral and {{p|Glalie}} upon being awed by their bravery, and becoming upset when its efforts were undermined by Coral.

Screamypuff was encountered by Coral in [[Area Zero]] after she stepped on its tail by accident, causing it to lash out and scream. Not realizing it was a [[Paradox Pokémon]], she mistook it for a {{p|Jigglypuff}} and therefore decided to call it Screamypuff. It and Coral grew closer during a battle against a {{p|Great Tusk}}, though it ended with them flying off after her Glalie used {{m|Self-Destruct}}. Afterwards, Screamypuff threw another tantrum after Coral insulted its battle efforts, causing her to unintentionally throw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it and catch it while trying to silence it.

It Terastallized into a Fairy type for the first time in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', during a battle against [[Roy's Crocalor]]. It initially held the advantage, but its overall inexperience caused it to end up losing to its opponent.

In [[HZ135]], Coral betrayed Spinel alongside Sidian and Chalce, with Coral using her Terastallized Screamtail to help the Terastallized Pokemon in helping to deal with the Laquium core, after Penny's Sylveon got defeated.

Screamypuff's known moves are {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Boomburst}}, and {{m|Play Rough}}.
}}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lucius
|pkmn=Moltres
|main=yes
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|img=Coral Moltres.png
|epnum=HZ022
|epname=Charge! Galar Mine!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=In [[HZ125]], Coral used a [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]] on [[Lucius]]'s {{p|Moltres}}, pitting it against [[Roy]]'s {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}. After it was defeated, Coral reluctantly used another Super Strong Sphere on it under [[Spinel]]'s orders, but the Explorers were thwarted through the combined efforts of the [[White Zygarde]] and [[Pagogo]].
}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Coral Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Tera Training===
Coral has participated in the [[Tera Training]] of [[Naranja Academy]]. Her evaluation and overall score are:
* [[Katy]] - (Disqualified; ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'')
* [[Kofu]] - Battle Exam - Basic; Approved (prior to ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')

===Extracurricular activities===
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Coral participated in the following events:
* [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]: with [[Kofu]] Vs. [[Larry]] (Loss; ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')

===Voice actresses===
{{vatable|color={{cuteness color}}|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Otani]]''
|en=[[Lizzie Freeman]]
|zh_yue=陳雪瑩 ''Shirley Chan''
|nl=Maylin van Putten
|ar=ناريمان بيطار ''Nariman Bitar''
|fi=Jasmin Lahtinen
|de=Constanze Buttmann ([[HZ016]]) Helene Schmitt ([[HZ024]]-present)
|it=Sabrina Bonfitto ([[HZ016]]) Serena Clerici ([[HZ024]]-present)
|no=Gulla Nordmoen
|pl=Natalia Jankiewicz
|pt_br=Thainá Lana
|fr_eu=Shérine Seyad
|es_la=Paola Echeverría
|es_eu=Irene Valadés
|he=חן סגל ''Chen Segal''
|id=Leni M. Tarra
|th=กานต์ชนิต โกศลวัฒนา
}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}};" | [[File:Coral anime.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}};" | [[File:Coral Naranja Academy Uniform.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Coral Naranja Academy Concept Art.png|x200px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
|Art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Coral's Naranja Academy uniform
|Concept art of Coral's Naranja Academy uniform
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Coral Second Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Young Coral Concept Artwork.png|x200px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
|Concept art of Coral's second outfit
|Concept art of a younger Coral
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{black color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Coral Glalie.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Coral Screamypuff.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Coral Glalie Screamypuff.png|x150px]]
|}

====Other====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"| [[File:HZ Coral expression sheet.png|350px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"|[[File:HZ November Calendar.png|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"|[[File:HZ024-HZ026 AS.png|110px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| Concept art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| November 2023 Calendar by {{color2|fff|mojacookie}}<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1719519635174031786</ref>
| In artwork from "After the story" by {{color2|fff|mojacookie}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"|[[File:Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023 Exclusive Art.png|x200px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
|Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023 Exclusive Art
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Explorers HZM.png|thumb|170px|Coral in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Coral briefly appeared in a flashback in [[HZM03]].
====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
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|{{ActivePoké|Coral|Glalie|0362Glalie.png|size=150px|Ice|link=no}}
|
|
|}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Coral is the first:
** Major recurring [[human]] antagonist to be voiced by [[Ikue Otani]], the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Captain Pikachu]].
** Female {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to officially own a [[Paradox Pokémon]].
** Member of the Explorers to officially catch a Pokémon onscreen.
** Member of the Explorers to own a Pokémon with a nickname.
* Coral's [[Rotom Phone]] uses a [[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rotom Phone|Wine Red Case]].
* In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Coral's disguise included the [[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Headwear|Terastal Sporty Cap]], which was distributed to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} via {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation IX|Terastal Sporty Cap|serial code}} after the initial Japanese airing of [[HZ033]].
* When {{Tera}}stallizing her {{p|Scream Tail|Screamypuff}}, Coral uses the phrase '''make yourself so glittery, it'll blind them!''' (Japanese: '''ギラッギラにデコりな！''' ''get decorated all shiny and bright!'').

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| サンゴ ''Sango''
| From 珊瑚 ''sango'' ({{wp|coral}})
|-
| English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Coral
| From ''coral''
|-
| German
| Coralia Sango<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Pokémon Horizons: The Series]] first season Netflix credits</ref>
| From ''Koralle'' (coral) Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| French
| Corail
| From ''corail'' (coral)
|-
| Korean
| 산호 ''Sanho''
| From 산호 (珊瑚) ''sanho'' (coral)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 姍瑚 ''Shānhú''
| rowspan="2" | From 珊瑚 ''shānhú / sāanwùh'' (coral) with the first character replaced with 姍 ''shān / sāan'' (character used in Chinese feminine names)
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 姍瑚 ''Sāanwùh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 珊瑚 ''Shānhú''
| From 珊瑚 ''shānhú'' (coral)
|-
| Thai
| ซันโกะ ''Sanko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

''Cornbread''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| サンドイッチ ''Sandwich''
| From ''{{wp|sandwich}}'' and サンゴ ''Sango'' (Coral)
|-
| English
| Cornbread
| From ''{{wp|cornbread}}'' and ''Coral''
|-
| German
| Kornbrötchen
| From ''Kornbrötchen'' (cornbread bun) and ''Coralia'' (Coral)
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
| Coliflor
| From ''coliflor'' ({{wp|cauliflower}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| French
| Corbeille
| From ''corbeille'' (basket, bin) and ''Corail'' (Coral)
|-
| Italian
| Cotoletta
| From ''cotoletta'' (breaded cutlet) and ''Coral''
|-
| Korean
| 산나물 ''Sannamul''
| From 산나물 ''san-{{wp|namul}}'' (wild greens served as a side dish) and 산호 ''Sanho'' (Coral)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 姍明治 ''Shānmíngzhì''
| From 姍瑚 ''Shānhú'' (Coral) and 三明治 ''sānmíngzhì'' (sandwich)
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 姍文治 ''Sāanmàhnjih''
| From 姍瑚 ''Sāanwùh'' (Coral) and 三文治 ''sāammàhnjih'' (sandwich)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Polenta
| From ''polenta''
|-
| European Portuguese
| Coentro
| From ''coentro'' ({{wp|coriander}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| Czech
| Kroketa
| From ''kroketa'' ({{wp|croquette}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| Dutch
| Courgette
| From ''courgette'' ({{wp|zucchini}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| Finnish
| Korianteri
| From ''korianteri'' (coriander) and ''Coral''
|-
| Norwegian
| Koriander
| From ''koriander'' (coriander) and ''Coral''
|-
| Polish
| Korniszon
| From ''korniszon'' ({{wp|Pickled cucumber#Gherkin|gherkin}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| Turkish
| Kornişon
| From kornişon (gherkin) and ''Coral''
|}
{{-}}

''Screamypuff''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{fairy color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| オニプリン ''Onipurin''
| From オニ ''{{wp|oni}}'' (a kind of {{wp|Yōkai|supernatural entity}} in Japanese folklore akin to demons, ogres, and trolls; slang prefix for extreme) and プリン ''Purin'' ({{p|Jigglypuff}})
|-
| English
| Screamypuff
| From ''scream'' or ''{{p|Scream Tail}}'' and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| European Spanish
| Grititopuff
| From ''gritito'' (little scream) and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Chillipuff
| From ''chillido'' (screech) and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| French
| Hurle-Doudou
| From ''hurle'' (scream) or ''Hurle-Queue'' (Scream Tail) and ''Rondoudou'' (Jigglypuff)
|-
| Italian
| Urlopuff
| From ''urlo'' (scream) and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| Korean
| 대왕푸린 ''Daewangpurin''
| From 대왕 (大王) ''daewang'' (monarch) and 푸린 ''Purin'' (Jigglypuff)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 鬼鬼胖丁 ''Guǐguǐpàngdīng''
| From 鬼 ''guǐ'' (devil; devilish) and 胖丁 ''Pàngdīng'' (Jigglypuff)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| GigaJigglypuff
| From the prefix ''{{wp|giga-}}'' and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| Czech
| Vřeštipuff
| From ''vřeštět'' (scream) or ''Vřeštící ohon'' (Scream Tail) and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| Finnish
| Huutopuhvi
| From ''huuto'' (yell, scream) and ''puhvi'' (puff)
|-
| Polish
| Krzykopuff
| From ''krzyk'' (scream) and ''Jigglypuff''
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
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==References==
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Starmie (Pokémon)

2026-04-18T08:44:27Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jname=スターミー
|jtranslit=Sutāmī
|tmname=Starmie
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Starmie
|image2=0121Starmie-Mega.png
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|category=Mysterious
|height-ftin=3'07"
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|weight-lbs=176.4
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|eggcycles=20
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'''Starmie''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''スターミー''' ''Starmie'') is a dual-type {{2t|Water|Psychic}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolve]]s from {{p|Staryu}} when exposed to a [[Water Stone]].

Starmie can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Starmie''' using the [[Starminite]]. Mega Starmie was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

==Biology==
Starmie is an {{wp|echinoderm}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that resembles two violet {{wp|starfish}} with faceted skin and five appendages each. The front starfish has a golden formation in the center. In the center of the golden casing is its red jewel core, an exterior organ which can glow in seven colors and has developed to resemble a cut precious stone. The second starfish is semi-attached to the back of the first and can spin 360 degrees. This rotational action is how Starmie swims through the ocean. It can also launch itself out of the water and fly through the air for short periods, as seen in [[Pokémon Snap]].

From its core, Starmie can emit electrical waves that are powerful enough to reach the furthest parts of the universe. The multi-color glowing of its core is also believed to be a method of communication with other members of its species. As seen in the {{aniseries|OS}} episode ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', the core will go dark if Starmie is knocked unconscious and will sometimes flicker if Starmie is low on health. Because of its body shape and habit of sending transmissions skyward, some people believe this Pokémon to be {{pkmn2|extraterrestrial}}. It has been known to cause headaches on people when approached. It is rarely seen in the {{pkmn2|wild}} since it requires an [[Evolution stone]] to [[Evolution|evolve]], but it can be found in the deepest parts of the {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Sea Pokémon|ocean}}. It feeds by absorbing tiny plankton into its body while swimming, and it is preyed on by {{p|Lumineon}}.

===Forms===
Starmie can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Starmie.

Mega Starmie's elongated limbs and lower body give it a more humanoid appearance, and is also a slightly brighter shade of purple. It adopts humanlike stances and movements thanks to its limbs becoming more flexible, now able to bend its elbows and knees, walk, and sprint. Four prongs on the core's gold casing become longer, resembling an "X". The tips of Mega Starmie's legs are stumpy and somewhat squished, resembling feet. In {{aniseries|HZ}} and in its official artwork, Mega Starmie's body is shown to be distinctly glossy.

It is unclear whether Mega Starmie’s attempts to imitate [[human]]s are done in an effort to communicate with humanity or to supersede it outright. As shown in the {{aniseries|HZ}} episode [[HZ122]], it is able to survive the harsh conditions of outer space unassisted. Mega Starmie can rapidly spin its legs and body to charge up its attacks for more power as seen in [[HZ134]].

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| {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Starmie
|-
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border:2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0121Starmie-Mega.png|100px]]
|}
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===Evolution===
Starmie [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Staryu}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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|pictype=art
|no1=0120
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|name2=Starmie
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Psychic}}
</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
* {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}: A Starmie appears on the northernmost beach on {{rt|15|Alola}} alongside a {{tc|Fisherman}}. According to the [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainer]], the Starmie has been competing in staring contests against various Pokémon for a week. It had most recently beaten a {{p|Corsola}} and {{p|Slowpoke}} and refuses to leave the beach until it is dethroned. If the {{player}} presents a Pokémon that knows {{m|Tickle}}, the player's Pokémon will use the move against the Starmie, forcing it to lose the staring contest. The Fisherman gifts the player a [[Comet Shard]] for their trouble.

====In the spin-off games====
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]: Starmie runs the Sunken Treasure mini-game in [[Pokémon Paradise]]. In this mini-game, the player collects black, blue and red treasure chests by tilting their Nintendo 3DS. {{p|Chinchou}} and rocks appear as obstacles in this mini-game, and touching them deducts one treasure chest, starting with black chests. Unlike Treasure Boxes obtained from dungeons, they are opened upon obtaining. Starmie's mini-game can be played once every in-game day.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=121}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in 7 colors.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=When away from human eyes, its core is said to glow mysteriously in seven colors. This Pokémon may have come from outer space.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=168}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=It is said that it uses the seven-colored core of its body to send electric waves into outer space.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=The center section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=144|reg2=Kanto|num2=121}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Starmie</sc>'s center section - the core - glows brightly in seven colors. Because of its luminous nature, this {{ScPkmn}} has been given the nickname “the gem of the sea.”}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=<sc>Starmie</sc> swims through water by spinning its star-shaped body as if it were a propeller on a ship. The core at the center of this {{ScPkmn}}'s body glows in seven colors.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=People in ancient times imagined that <sc>Starmie</sc> were transformed from the reflections of stars that twinkled on gentle waves at night.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=This {{ScPkmn}} has a geometric body. Because of its body, the locals suspect that it is an alien creature.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=170}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=The middle section of its body is called the core. It glows in a different color each time it is seen.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Regardless of the environment it lives in, its body grows to form a symmetrical geometric shape.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=239|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Its core shines in many colors and sends radio signals into space to communicate with something.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=035|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn|num4=149}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Its central core glows with the seven colors of the rainbow. Some people value the core as a gem.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=At the center of its body is a red core, which sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Starmie's center section—the core—glows brightly in seven colors. Because of its luminous nature, this Pokémon has been given the nickname "the gem of the sea."}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=Starmie swims through water by spinning its star-shaped body as if it were a propeller on a ship. The core at the center of this Pokémon's body glows in seven colors.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=185|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=224|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto|num3=121}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its shining core is thought to receive and transmit enigmatic signals. It has been known to cause headaches in those who approach it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its unusual body shape, reminiscent of abstract art, led local people to spread rumors that this Pokémon may be an invader from outer space.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its sparkling core is called "the gem of the sea." This core can be made into high-priced accessories that are traded in secret.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=It rotates its geometrically shaped body to swim through the water. It always seems to be sending out mysterious radio waves.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|num2=099|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon has an organ known as its core. The organ glows in seven colors when Starmie is unleashing its potent psychic powers.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Starmie swims by spinning its body at high speed. As this Pokémon cruises through the ocean, it absorbs tiny plankton.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=At the center of its body is a red core that sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=037|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=At the center of its body is a red core that sends mysterious radio signals into the night sky.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Starmie}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Its movements have become more humanlike. Whether it's simply trying to communicate or wants to supplant humanity is unclear.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Starmie in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear. In {{game|Emerald}}, Starmie can only be found in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Starmie=====
{{BaseStats with RBY
|HP=60
|Attack=75
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=85
|Special=100
|Speed=115
|type=Water
|type2=Psychic
}}

=====Mega Starmie=====
{{Stats
|type=Water
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=100
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=105
|Speed=120
}}

======Pokémon Legends: Z-A======
Mega Starmie received 40 extra points in its base Attack stat in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}. This is due to the absence of {{Abilities}} in this game, which caused Mega Starmie to lose access to {{a|Huge Power}}.

{{Stats
|type=Water
|type2=Psychic
|HP=60
|Attack=140
|Defense=105
|SpAtk=130
|SpDef=105
|Speed=120
}}

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

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=water
|type2=psychic
|Normal=100
|Flying=100
|Fighting=50
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=200
|Poison=100
|Ghost=200
|Steel=50
|Fire=50
|Water=50
|Grass=200
|Electric=200
|Psychic=50
|Ice=50
|Dragon=100
|Dark=200
|Fairy=100
|notes=yes
|gen1psychic=yes
|oldghost=0}}

===Learnset===
Starmie is available in {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.

====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Starmie|Water|Psychic|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Harden|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Aqua Jet|Water|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Bubble Beam|Water|Special|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Psybeam|Psychic|Special|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|42|45|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Surf|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Recover|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|56|59|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Starmie|Water|Psychic|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Starmie|Water|Psychic|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM001|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM003|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM008|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM009|Flip Turn|Water|Physical|60|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM013|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM016|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM019|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM048|Self-Destruct|Normal|Physical|200|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM049|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM051|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM067|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM070|Whirlpool|Water|Special|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM073|Surf|Water|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM076|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM092|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM096|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM097|Heal Block|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM098|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM105|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM106|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM110|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM120|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM127|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM130|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM144|Triple Axel|Ice|Physical|40|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM147|Tri Attack|Normal|Special|40|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM148|Scald|Water|Special|80|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM156|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Starmie|Water|Psychic|1}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{water color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{water color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Bubble}}
| style="background:#{{water color}}" | {{typecolor|Water}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]''
|}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=2|type=Water|ndex=121|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=2|type=Water|ndex=121|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=2|type=Water|ndex=121|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=121
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Bountiful Sea
|P1=This gem's glitter is worth a million!
|P2=Listen, my HP's getting down to around half.
|P3=This is disastrous... I've lost my luster...
|PL=I'm leveling up! My glow will intensify!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=121
|body=1
|rate=-4.5
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=121
|coset=18
|conto={{p|Lunatone}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Lunatone}}
|P1=I'm a star! My core shines like it always does! A star, I am!
|P2=This is...pretty rough...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Psychic
|field=None
|loop=9
|MinEXP=N/A
|MaxEXP=N/A
|num=113
|browser=Starmie spins its body to attack. It moves rapidly on the water's surface.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Water
|group=Water
|assist=Water
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=3
|num=095
|browser=It attacks by launching strange orbs and by spinning around.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Water
|att=3
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Water
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=121
|walk=1.67
|hp=51
|attack=80
|defense=56
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Water|ndex=121
|power=2
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=121|num=278
|min=70
|max=110
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=121
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Staryu
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=155
|attack=210
|defense=184
|fast={{m|Hidden Power}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Tackle}}{{tt|†|From August 19, 2016 to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}{{tt|×|Prior to August 19, 2016}},{{m|Psywave}}{{tt|*|From December 3, 2024 onward}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Power Gem}}, {{m|Psychic}}{{tt|*|From August 19, 2016 onward}}, {{m|Thunder}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}{{tt|*|From February 1, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Psybeam}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 19, 2017 and from March 1, 2024}}, {{m|Surf}}{{tt|*|From December 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/NewSnap|col=6|type=Water|ndex=121|pdex=118
|dex=Starmie’s core will sometimes glow with the seven colors of the rainbow. It’s said that the light and signals it emits are its way of communicating with outer space.}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0121Starmie
|name1=Starmie
|type1-1=Water
|type2-1=Psychic
|forme1=Starmie
|loc1=Default
|item1=Starminite
|itemfile1=Bag Starminite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0121Starmie-Mega
|forme2=Mega Starmie
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Starminite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Water
|type2=Psychic
|pictype=art
|no1=0120
|name1=Staryu
|type1-1=Water
|evo1={{Bag/s|Water Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Water Stone}}
|no2=0121
|name2=Starmie
|type1-2=Water
|type2-2=Psychic}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}}
{{Spritebox/1|ndex=121}}
{{Spritebox/2|ndex=121}}
{{Spritebox/3|ndex=121}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=121}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=121}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=121|crop=63}}
{{Spritebox/7/PE|ndex=121|crop=64|PEcrop=129}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=121}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IX|is=yes}}
{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0121|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|121|Starmie}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Friede Starmie.png|thumb|250px|Starmie in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Friede Mega Starmie.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Starmie in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Misty's Starmie]]=====
Starmie debuted in ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Misty}}. She used it in {{pkmn|battle}} fairly often, but she tended to use her {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} more, and almost every time she tried calling Starmie, {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}} would show up instead. In ''[[EP061|The Misty Mermaid]]'', she left it at the [[Cerulean Gym]] for [[Sensational Sisters|her sisters]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} used a Starmie to battle the {{p|Golduck}} Misty believed was her {{TP|Misty|Psyduck}}. It was defeated when the force of Golduck's {{m|Hyper Beam}} shattered its {{m|Light Screen}}.

In ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]'', [[Rudy]] used a Starmie in his battle against {{Ash}}. It went up against {{AP|Squirtle}} and was defeated with a combination of its newly-learned {{m|Hydro Pump}} and its signature finisher, {{m|Skull Bash}}. Starmie reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.

In [[HZ121]], [[Friede]] was revealed to have caught a Starmie, [[nickname]]d Instructor Starmie, capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', a Starmie was defeated by a {{tc|Gentleman}}'s {{AP|Raticate}}.

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Starmie attended the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Starmie was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

A Starmie appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''.

In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', multiple Starmie were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', a Trainer brought a Starmie to the [[Pokémon Center]].

In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', a Starmie fell under the control of [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] via their {{p|Drowzee}} at [[Mandarin Island North]].

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Starmie sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

In ''[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]'', multiple Starmie were living at [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]].

In ''[[EP122|Flower Power]]'', a Starmie was a part of [[Florando]]'s annual [[Pokémon Exhibition]].

In ''[[EP146|Tricks of the Trade]]'', a Starmie was at the [[Pokémon Swap Meet]] in [[Palmpona]].

In ''[[EP168|Hook, Line, and Stinker]]'', a Trainer's Starmie competed in the {{p|Seaking}} [[Seaking Catching Competition|Catching Competition]].

In ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'', a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}}'s Starmie participated in the [[Pokémon Beauty Contest]].

In ''[[EP176|Ariados, Amigos]]'', four Trainers' Starmie attended the [[Pokémon Jujitsu Academy]].

A Starmie appeared in the opening intro of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

In ''[[EP206|The Joy of Water Pokémon]]'', a Starmie was living in [[Lake Lucid]].

In ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'', a Starmie was stolen from the [[Pokémon Center]] of [[Blue Point Isle]].

In ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]'', a Starmie was swimming in a lake, while another was swimming in the [[Pokémon Center]]'s pool.

In ''Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias'', a Trainer's Starmie competed in the [[Tour de Alto Mare]].

In a flashback in ''[[AG156|From Cradle to Save]]'', [[Jessie]] used a Starmie.

A Starmie appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

In ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Starmie competed in the {{to|Arrowroot}} {{pkmn|Contest}}.

Multiple Starmie appeared in ''[[XY001|Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!]]''.

In ''[[XY022|Going for the Gold!]]'', a {{pkmn2|wild}} Starmie attacked {{TRT}}'s submarine with {{m|Thunderbolt}}.

A Starmie appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]''.

A wild Starmie appeared in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]''.

Two Starmie appeared in ''[[JN002|Legend? Go! Friends? Go!]]''.

In ''[[JN031|The Cuteness Quotient!]]'', a Trainer's Starmie competed in the [[Friendship Festival]].

A Starmie appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN032|Time After Time!]]''.

A Trainer's Starmie appeared in ''[[JN049|To Train, or Not to Train!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[JN087|Breaking the Ice!]]''.

In ''[[JN063|On Land, In the Sea, and to the Future!]]'', a Trainer's Starmie competed in the [[Marine Athletic Race]].

A Starmie appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

A Starmie appeared in ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]''.

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Misty Starmie PO.png|thumb|250px|Starmie in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
====[[Misty's Starmie]]====
In ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}} battled Misty's Starmie and won off-screen.

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Misty Starmie Masters Trailer.png|thumb|left|250px|Starmie in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Misty's Starmie]]====
In the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]], {{mas|Misty}}'s Starmie, {{mas|Cheren}}'s {{p|Stoutland}}, and [[Korrina's Lucario]] battled [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], [[Steven's Metagross]], and [[Lance's Dragonite]].

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Misty's Starmie]]====
A Starmie briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Misty]].
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==In the manga==
[[File:Misty Starmie Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Starmie in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
{{main|Misty's Starmie}}
Like in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, Misty owns a Starmie in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. It had a minor appearance in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', where it was used to rehydrate {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} after he started crying over being separated from {{AP|Pikachu}}.

[[Rudy]]'s Starmie also appears in the manga. Like in the animated series, Starmie battled [[Ash's Squirtle]], and gave the Tiny Turtle Pokémon trouble with its {{m|Thunderbolt}} attack.

===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
{{main|Misty's Starmie}}
Misty's Starmie only appeared as a silhouette in [[JBA5]] along with its Trainer and the other Kanto Gym Leaders.

===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Misty's Starmie}}
Misty's Starmie first made a cameo in ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'' in its [[Poké Ball]]. It, however, debuted later in ''[[PS008|Suddenly Starmie]]'', where it defeated {{adv|Red}} in the [[Cerulean Gym]]. It allowed her to read and pass on a Pokémon's thoughts using an ancient language that can be easily decoded.

A Starmie appeared as a silhouette when {{adv|Green}} talks about {{adv|Mew}} in ''[[PS017|The Jynx Jinx]]''.

Two Starmie appeared in ''[[PS280|Some Things Are Better Left Unown]]'', with one under the ownership of [[Sird]] and the other under the ownership of [[Archie]].

{{adv|Emerald}} used a Starmie {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{adv|Crystal}} for his [[Battle Pike]] challenge in ''[[PS309|Moving Past Milotic]]''.

Four Starmie belonging to [[Guile Hideout]] appeared in ''[[PS325|Standing in the Way with Starmie]]''.

A Starmie appeared in ''[[PASM13|Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move]]''.

A Starmie appeared in ''[[PASM16|A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart]]'', where it was seen inside [[Aether Paradise]].

===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Trainer's Starmie appeared in ''[[GB23|Let's Fight For The Future!!]]''.

===Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!===
A Starmie appeared in [[GDZ23]].

===Pokémon Journeys===
Two Starmie appeared in ''[[JNM01|Legend? Check! Friends? Check!]]''.

===Pokémon Zensho===
{{main|Misty's Starmie}}
[[Misty]] sent out her Starmie for Satoshi's second Gym battle challenge in [[PZ03]]. However, it could not battle him as Satoshi had trouble dealing with water, and the battle was officially called off.

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

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros.]]===
When released from a Poké Ball, Starmie floats to the closest opponent and barrages them with {{m|Swift}}. Each hit does 3% damage, and touching Starmie itself does 12% damage. It has been replaced by its pre-evolved form Staryu in all future releases, in which it performs the same function.

==Trivia==
* Starmie is the only {{type|Psychic}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Water 3}}.
* {{p|Staryu}} was programmed to learn Egg moves in {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, but these moves were unobtainable because both Staryu and Starmie are [[gender unknown]] and so could only breed with {{p|Ditto}}. These moves were removed in {{v2|Crystal}}.
* {{p|Staryu}}, Starmie, and {{p|Mew}} are the only Pokémon species that are [[gender unknown]] but can legitimately learn {{m|Attract}} in [[Generation II]]. This move has no effect when used by these Pokémon.
* In the Japanese-exclusive {{jpn|Pokémon Stadium}}, Starmie seems to have originally been a lot more rubbery than it is now, as its limbs stretch whenever it is hit.
* In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, Mega Starmie has the highest base stat total of any non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}}, non-{{pkmn2|Mythical}}, and non-{{pkmn2|pseudo-legendary}} Mega Evolution, at 660.
** Mega Starmie's base stat total is 140 points higher than its non-Mega Evolved form. That makes Starmie one of three Pokémon that gain more than 100 base stat points upon [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, alongside {{p|Medicham}} and {{p|Mawile}} (whose stats were reworked due to the game lacking {{Abilities}}).

===Origin===
Starmie seems to be based on a stylized {{wp|starfish}} such as the {{wp|purple sea star}} (due to its color), the {{wp|sunflower sea star}} (due to its many arms), or the {{wp|Celerina heffernani|Hefferman's starfish}} (due to its color and central pattern, especially in its {{Shiny}} variation). Like Starmie, many real starfish have the ability to {{wp|Starfish regeneration|regenerate}} lost body parts. Its [[gender unknown]] designation may be based on {{wp|asexual reproduction}} or {{wp|Hermaphrodite|hermaphroditism}}, observed in some real-life starfish species.

Given its ties to outer space and ability to emit light, Starmie may also be based on literal {{wp|star}}s and {{wp|meteor}}s. It is also reminiscent of ornate {{wp|jewelry}}, with its central core resembling a {{wp|facet}}ed gem mounted inside a golden {{wp|prong setting}}. The standard color of its gem resembles a {{wp|ruby}}, while its Shiny color resembles a {{wp|sapphire}}. Its tendency to rapidly spin its body is reminiscent of {{wp|shuriken}} and {{wp|propeller}}s.

Starmie’s ability to learn various beam attacks and the gem in the middle acting like a heart might also be a reference to the ''{{wp|Ultraman}}'' series, where Ultra Warriors have similar gems on their chests that start flashing when they are weak, just like Starmie's gem as shown in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]''. The possible ''Ultraman'' reference is further supported by Mega Starmie's humanoid appearance.

Mega Starmie may also reference the 1956 film ''{{wp|Warning from Space}}'', in which one of the starfish-like Pairan aliens assumes a human form to communicate, much like Mega Starmie. Its humanoid appearance may also be a visual pun on 人手 ''hitode'' (starfish), which can be translated as "human hand". The two longer arms it uses as legs could also reference the {{wp|Regeneration (biology)|regenerative}} qualities of real starfish, which can lose arms and later regrow them, with the new arms starting out smaller before gradually matching the size of the others.

====Name origin====
Starmie may be a combination of ''star'' and ''mystery''. Its name in English may also involve ''me'' (in opposition to the ''you'' in {{p|Staryu}}). The name Starmie may also refer to ミミー ''Mimī'', the [[List of unused Pokémon and character designs|early design]] of Staryu from the original [[Capsule Monsters]] concept.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=water|type2=psychic
|ja=スターミー ''Starmie''|jameaning=From ''star'' and ''mystery''
|fr=Staross|frmeaning=From ''star'' and ''boss''
|es=Starmie|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Starmie|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Starmie|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=아쿠스타 ''Akusta''|komeaning=From ''aqua'' and ''star''
|zh_cmn=寶石海星 / 宝石海星 ''Bǎoshíhǎixīng''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|寶石 / 宝石 ''bǎoshí''|jewel}} and {{tt|海星 ''hǎixīng''|starfish}}
|zh_yue=寶石海星 ''Bóusehkhóisīng''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|寶石 ''bóusehk''|jewel}} and {{tt|海星 ''hóisīng''|starfish}}
|pt_br=Starmie|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|hi=स्टारमी ''Starmie''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Старми ''Starmi''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=สตาร์มี ''Satami''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Misty's Starmie]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]

==External links==
*{{wp|Starmie|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Victreebel (Pokémon)

2026-04-18T08:42:01Z

Will of DC: /* Minor appearances */

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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'''Victreebel''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ウツボット''' ''Utsubot'') is a dual-type {{2t|Grass|Poison}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Weepinbell}} when exposed to a [[Leaf Stone]]. It is the final form of {{p|Bellsprout}}.

Victreebel can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Victreebel''' using the [[Victreebelite]]. Mega Victreebel was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

==Biology==
Victreebel is a {{wp|pitcher plant}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a bell-shaped body. It has a gaping mouth with a swollen pink lip and two sharp teeth on the bottom. Its semicircular eyes appear directly under its mouth and it has several dark green spots on its body. On either side of its body is a large green leaf. Covering Victreebel's mouth is a leaf with a long, brown, yellow-tipped vine growing out of it. The acid produced by Victreebel can corrode any material, regardless of its hardness.

Victreebel is said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there. Being the result of exposure to an [[Evolution stone]], Victreebel is rarely found in the wild, though they can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Forest Pokémon|temperate forests and jungles}}. The vine on its leaf is flicked to mimic an animal in order to attract prey. It also produces a sweet scent of nectar or honey to further aid in luring its victims. Acid that has dissolved numerous prey becomes sweeter and even more effective at attracting prey. In the Pokémon Adventures chapter ''[[PS022|A Hollow Victreebel]]'', Victreebel hoards food, usually small birds and rodents, and collects [[Leaf Stone]]s to perform [[Evolution]] rituals at night to help {{p|Weepinbell}} become Victreebel as well. As mentioned in [[Pokémon Sleep]], Victreebel is known to sleep with its mouth open to draw in prey.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref> Very rarely however, it forgets about luring in prey and instead chooses to sleep face down.

===Forms===
[[File:Mega Victreebel Sludge Bomb.png|thumb|left|250px|Mega Victreebel opening its mouth when using {{m|Sludge Bomb}}<ref name=ZAsite2/>]]
Victreebel can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Victreebel.

Mega Victreebel's body is massive compared to regular Victreebel, standing at almost three times its height and weighing over eight times as much. Its most distinctive feature is its bloated body, which is filled with large amounts of acid that Mega Victreebel creates thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. The amount of acid in Mega Victreebel's body is so large that even closing its mouth is not enough to contain it,<ref name=ZAsite2/> so it has to wrap its throat with its own elongated vine in order to prevent the acid from spilling out.<ref name=ZAsite/> Other notable physical features of Mega Victreebel include green leaves with orange tips on the sides of its body, and three large leaves on the tip of its vine hovering over its head, which also have orange tips.

Due to the overflowing acid inside Mega Victreebel's body, it no longer catches prey by sitting still with its mouth open. Instead, it aggressively chases down prey by hopping about, landing destructive tackles with its body. The matured acid has a dizzying sweet scent, which Mega Victreebel uses to immobilize opponents by fanning the fumes towards them with the leaves on top of its head. It can employ the acid offensively, easily dissolving concrete or steel.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/mega-victreebel Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Mega Victreebel] — Pokémon Official Website</ref> When Mega Victreebel opens its mouth to unleash its acid, its deflated appearance briefly resembles Victreebel's normal form.<ref name=ZAsite2>(August 21, 2025). [https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega-victreebel Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Mega Victreebel Bounds into Battle] — Pokémon Official Website</ref>
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===Evolution===
Victreebel evolves from {{p|Weepinbell}} and is the final form of {{p|Bellsprout}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=071}}
{{Dex/RecycledRG}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Red|v2=Blue|t2=FFF|entry=Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is melted in a day, bones and all.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Attracts prey with sweet-smelling honey. Its prey include bugs, naturally, and even large animals on occasion.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=II|reg1=Johto|num1=066}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=<sc>Acid</sc> that has dissolved many prey becomes sweeter, making it even more effective at attracting prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=This horrifying plant {{ScPkmn}} attracts prey with aromatic honey, then melts them in its mouth.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=Once ingested into this {{ScPkmn}}'s body, even the hardest object will melt into nothing.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=<sc>Acid</sc> that has dissolved many prey becomes sweeter, making it even more effective at attracting prey. ''(Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)'' This horrifying plant {{ScPkmn}} attracts prey with aromatic honey, then melts them in its mouth. ''(Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)''}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|reg2=Kanto|num2=071}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=<sc>Victreebel</sc> has a long vine that extends from its head. This vine is waved and flicked about as if it were an animal to attract prey. When an unsuspecting prey draws near, this {{ScPkmn}} swallows it whole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=The long vine extending from its head is waved about as if it were a living thing to attract prey. When an unsuspecting victim approaches, it is swallowed whole.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=Lures prey into its mouth with a honeylike aroma. The helpless prey is melted with a dissolving fluid.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto|num2=066}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=Acid that has dissolved many prey becomes sweeter, making it even more effective at attracting prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=This horrifying plant Pokémon attracts prey with aromatic honey, then melts them in its mouth.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honeylike scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It pools in its mouth a fluid with a honey-like scent, which is really an acid that dissolves anything.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|num3=028|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Said to live in huge colonies deep in jungles, although no one has ever returned from there.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=Once ingested into this Pokémon's body, even the hardest object will melt into nothing.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=Victreebel has a long vine that extends from its head. This vine is waved and flicked about as if it were an animal to attract prey. When an unsuspecting prey draws near, this Pokémon swallows it whole.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto|num2=071}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Lures prey with the sweet aroma of honey. Swallowed whole, the prey is dissolved in a day, bones and all.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword, Shield]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|entry=In its mouth, it pools a fragrant nectar-like fluid. The fluid is really an acid that dissolves anything.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|num2=25|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=076|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=It lures prey into its mouth with a nectar-like aroma. The helpless prey is melted with a dissolving fluid.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=After dissolving many prey, this Pokémon's acid becomes sweeter. This makes it even easier to attract more prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Once taken into Victreebel's body, even the hardest object will be melted into nothing by the Pokémon's acid.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Victreebel}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=The volume of this Pokémon's acid has increased due to Mega Evolution, filling its mouth. If it's not careful, the acid will overflow and spill out.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=023}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=After dissolving many prey, this Pokémon's acid becomes sweeter. This makes it even easier to attract more prey.}}
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===Game locations===
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]] (Normal Mode A & S)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Zaffiro Coast|Zaffiro Coast: Stage 630]]}}
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===Held items===
Pokémon caught in [[Generation I]] must be traded to a [[Generation II]] game in order for a held item to appear.

{{HeldItems/header|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Red|Blue|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Bitter Berry|100|rows=2|image=None.png}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Yellow|Pokémon Yellow Version}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Victreebel=====
======Generations I-V======
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|HP=80
|Attack=105
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=60
|Speed=70
|Special=100
}}

======Generation VI onward======
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|HP=80
|Attack=105
|Defense=65
|SpAtk=100
|SpDef=70
|Speed=70
}}

=====Mega Victreebel=====
{{Stats
|type=Grass
|type2=Poison
|HP=80
|Attack=125
|Defense=85
|SpAtk=135
|SpDef=95
|Speed=70
}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=grass
|type2=poison
|Speed=1
|SpeedMax=1
|Power=4
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=3
|TechniqueMax=4
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=4
|Jump=3
|JumpMax=3
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=100
|Rock=100
|Bug=100
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=200
|Water=50
|Grass=25
|Electric=50
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|gen1poison=yes
|oldbug=4}}

===Learnset===
Victreebel is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 2.0.1+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|100|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|75|15||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Sweet Scent|Normal|Status|—|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|95|25||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Stockpile|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Swallow|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Spit Up|Normal|Special|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Gastro Acid|Poison|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|85|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Leaf Blade|Grass|Physical|90|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Vine Whip|Grass|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Growth|Grass|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|10|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Infestation|Bug|Special|20|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|10|13|Razor Leaf|Grass|Physical|55|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Sleep Powder|Grass|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|15|18|Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|17|20|Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|19|22|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|23|26|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|26|29|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|30|33|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|33|36|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Power Whip|Grass|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|48|51|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM021|Pounce|Bug|Physical|50|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM045|Venoshock|Poison|Special|65|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM071|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM095|Leech Life|Bug|Physical|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM159|Leaf Storm|Grass|Special|130|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM175|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|90|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM181|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM182|Bug Bite|Bug|Physical|60|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM193|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM194|Grassy Glide|Grass|Physical|55|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM214|Sludge Wave|Poison|Special|95|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM007|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM026|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM031|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM040|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|15|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM042|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM045|Knock Off|Dark|Physical|65|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM064|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM089|Toxic Spikes|Poison|Status|—|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM112|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM128|Seed Bomb|Grass|Physical|35|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|2}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|—|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}{{MSP/H|0459|Snover}}{{MSP/H|0460|Abomasnow}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0708|Phantump}}{{MSP/H|0709|Trevenant}}{{MSP/H|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/H|0754|Lurantis}}|Ingrain|Grass|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Strength Sap|Grass|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0331|Cacnea}}{{MSP/H|0332|Cacturne}}|Sucker Punch|Dark|Physical|70|100|5||}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/H|0002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/H|0103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0103-Alola|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0152|Chikorita}}{{MSP/H|0153|Bayleef}}{{MSP/H|0154|Meganium}}{{MSP/H|0187|Hoppip}}{{MSP/H|0188|Skiploom}}{{MSP/H|0189|Jumpluff}}{{MSP/H|0191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/H|0273|Seedot}}{{MSP/H|0274|Nuzleaf}}{{MSP/H|0275|Shiftry}}{{MSP/H|0357|Tropius}}{{MSP/H|0387|Turtwig}}{{MSP/H|0388|Grotle}}{{MSP/H|0389|Torterra}}{{MSP/H|0590|Foongus}}{{MSP/H|0591|Amoonguss}}{{MSP/H|0753|Fomantis}}{{MSP/H|0754|Lurantis}}{{MSP/H|0764|Comfey}}|Synthesis|Grass|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0270|Lotad}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0001|Bulbasaur}}{{MSP/H|0002|Ivysaur}}{{MSP/H|0003|Venusaur}}{{MSP/H|0102|Exeggcute}}{{MSP/H|0103|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0103-Alola|Exeggutor}}{{MSP/H|0191|Sunkern}}{{MSP/H|0192|Sunflora}}{{MSP/H|0286|Breloom}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0952|Scovillain}}|Worry Seed|Grass|Status|—|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|2}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0069|Bellsprout||0070|Weepinbell||Growth|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0069|Bellsprout||0070|Weepinbell||Wrap|Normal|Physical|15|90|20}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0069|Bellsprout||0070|Weepinbell||Poison Powder|Poison|Status|—|75|35}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0069|Bellsprout||0070|Weepinbell||Stun Spore|Grass|Status|—|75|30}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0069|Bellsprout||0070|Weepinbell||Acid|Poison|Special|40|100|30|'''}}
{{learnlist/prevo9|0069|Bellsprout||0070|Weepinbell||Slam|Normal|Physical|80|75|20}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Victreebel|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Weepinbell|Grass|Poison|1}}
{{learnlist/prevo8null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Weepinbell|Grass|Poison|1}}

====[[Animated series move errors|Animated series-only moves]]====
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background: #{{grass color}}; border: 3px solid #{{poison color dark}}"
|-
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Move
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}" | Type
! style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Episode
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Tackle}}
| style="background:#{{normal color}}" | {{typecolor|Normal}}
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]''
|}

===Side game data===
====Victreebel====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
{{Spindata/Pinball|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=071|acquisition=Evolve|evolved=yes}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=071|rarity=Rare}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=071
|body=1
|rate=Evolve
|area=Jungle
|P1=Nothing gets out of my mouth alive!
|P2=Listen, my HP's half gone.
|P3=I'm wilting... My own acid is consuming me...
|PL=Yes, yes, I've leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=071
|body=1
|rate=-12
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=071
|coset=4
|conto={{p|Tentacruel}}, {{p|Deino}}
|recruitment=Give an [[Food (Mystery Dungeon)|Apple]] to in a dungeon
|P1=Once in my mouth, anything delicious quickly drops into my belly!
|P2=I've run out of energy...
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Poison
|field=None
|loop=7
|MinEXP=62
|MaxEXP=96
|num=006
|browser=Victreebel sloshes poison from its big mouth. Beware of the puddled poison!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Grass
|group=Grass
|assist=Grass
|field=Cut
|fieldpower=2
|num=242
|browser=It shoots leaves and slops poison around to attack.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Grass
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Grass
|att=3
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=071
|walk=1.2
|hp=55
|attack=79
|defense=52
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=071
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Grass|ndex=071|num=654
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Hitting Streak+
|skilldesc=Deals even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Grass|ndex=071
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|candy=Bellsprout
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Victreebel}}{{tt|300|First time}}/{{tt|60|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|30|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|15|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=190
|attack=207
|defense=135
|fast={{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Acid}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Bellsprout Community Day}}
|special={{m|Leaf Blade}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Leaf Tornado}}{{tt|*|From March 19, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Acid Spray}}{{tt|*|From March 19, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|-
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|type=Grass
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|sleepstyle3=Overturned Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
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|specialty=Ingredients
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|pokemon=Bellsprout
|candyNum=
|berry=Durin
|ingredient1=Snoozy Tomato
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Large Leek
|carrylimit=17
|skillname=Charge Energy S
|skilldesc=Restores 12 Energy to the user.
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|}

====Mega Victreebel====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
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|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
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|evolution=N/A
|stamina=190
|attack=265
|defense=181
|fast={{m|Razor Leaf}}, {{m|Acid}}, {{m|Magical Leaf}}{{tt|†|Event-exclusive from Bellsprout Community Day}}
|special={{m|Leaf Blade}}, {{m|Sludge Bomb}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Leaf Tornado}}, {{m|Acid Spray}}, {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-3
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|type2=Poison
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|no1=0069
|name1=Bellsprout
|type1-1=Grass
|type2-1=Poison
|evo1={{Bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 21}}
|no2=0070
|name2=Weepinbell
|type1-2=Grass
|type2-2=Poison
|evo2={{Bag/s|Leaf Stone|SV}} {{color2|000|Leaf Stone}}
|no3=0071
|name3=Victreebel
|type1-3=Grass
|type2-3=Poison}}

===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Victreebel anime.png|thumb|250px|Victreebel in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[James's Victreebel]]=====
[[James]] had two separate Victreebel ([[trade]]d for each other in ''[[EP261|Here's Lookin' at You, Elekid]]''), both of which evolved from {{p|Weepinbell}} while in his possession. His second Victreebel was expelled from the group by [[Jessie]] after it attacked her. It landed near James's first Victreebel, both Pokémon fell instantly in love, and they hopped off together into the forest.

=====Other=====
In ''[[BW124|Danger, Sweet as Honey!]]'', {{TP|Iris|Axew}} stumbled upon a Victreebel on [[Honey Island]] and had a look inside its mouth. Knowing how dangerous it was, {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{MTR}} tried to drag him away, but Victreebel woke up and bit Meowth instead. Pikachu and Axew managed to pull Meowth out, but Meowth was {{status|paralysis|paralyzed}} in the process.

In ''[[XY057|Thawing an Icy Panic!]]'', [[Ramos]]'s multiple Victreebel attacked {{an|Clemont}} when he accidentally broke the fence of Ramos's ranch. They were then stopped through the intervention of Ramos himself.

====Minor appearances====
Victreebel debuted in ''[[EP026|Pokémon Scent-sation!]]'', where it was one of the Pokémon seen in the [[Celadon Gym]].

A Victreebel appeared in ''[[EP034|The Kangaskhan Kid]]''.

In ''[[EP040|The Battling Eevee Brothers]]'', a Victreebel attended the Evolution party in [[Stone Town]].

In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Victreebel was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]].

In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', multiple Victreebel sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]].

Multiple {{pkmn2|wild}} Victreebel appeared in ''[[PK04|Pikachu's Rescue Adventure]]''.

A Victreebel appeared in the opening intro of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''.

Multiple Victreebel appeared in ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.

A Victreebel appeared in the opening of ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''.

Multiple Victreebel appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.

In the opening sequence of ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', a Victreebel was in an {{tc|Aroma Lady}}'s field of flowers.

In ''[[XY059|Under the Pledging Tree!]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Victreebel attended the [[Coumarine City Festival]].

In ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', a Victreebel and a {{p|Weepinbell}} got into a fight with some {{p|Gloom}} and a {{p|Vileplume}}, which {{AP|Bulbasaur}} had to break up.

A Victreebel appeared in a flashback in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]''.

In ''[[JN087|Breaking the Ice!]]'', a Trainer's Victreebel fought in and lost a {{pkmn|battle}} with [[Regina]]'s {{p|Glaceon}}, Mirche.

A Victreebel appeared in ''[[JN136|This Could be the Start of Something Big!]]''.

A Victreebel appeared in ''[[JNS05|Distant Blue Sky!]]''.

Mega Victreebel debuted in the [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]] segment in [[HZ134]].

===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Victreebel PO.png|thumb|250px|Victreebel in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s Victreebel went up against [[Giovanni]]'s {{p|Rhyhorn}} and lost in one hit.

===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Green Victreebel Evolutions.png|thumb|left|250px|Victreebel in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
A Victreebel appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]'', under the ownership of {{ga|Green}}. She used it to help her traverse [[Cerulean Cave]] by swinging over a ravine.

===POKÉTOON===
In ''[[PT03|Blossom's Dream]]'', {{OBP|Blossom|POKÉTOON}} attempted to catch a Victreebel, but failed.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Safari Zone Victreebel Adventures.png|250px|thumb|Victreebel in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Ash & Pikachu===
A Victreebel appeared in a flashback in ''[[SP27|Tale Of The Friendship Between Pikachu And Meowth]]''.

===Magical Pokémon Journey===
A Victreebel appeared in ''[[PPP01|How Do You Do, Pikachu?]]''.

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Victreebel appeared in [[PDP01]]. It attacked {{an|Dawn}} with {{m|Vine Whip}} after she disturbed it while chasing after [[Ash's Pikachu]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS021|Long Live the Nidoking!]]'', {{adv|Red}} was caught by a {{pkmn2|wild}} Victreebel in the {{safari|Kanto}}. In ''[[PS022|A Hollow Victreebel]]'', he was to be used as food in an evolutionary ritual for several Bellsprout and Weepinbell. He used a [[Poké Flute]] and a [[Poké Doll]] to disrupt the ritual and escape. In the process, he captured a Victreebel, which he used to battle the {{p|Nidoking}} that was after him. By morning, Red had {{pkmn2|caught}} several Safari Zone Pokémon, including multiple Victreebel.

[[Erika]] has a Victreebel, which first appeared as a Bellsprout during her {{pkmn|battle}} with {{adv|Red}} in ''[[PS020|Meanwhile... Vileplume!]]''. It evolved into a Victreebel prior to ''[[PS046|Whacked by Marowak!]]''.

In ''[[PS117|Three Cheers for Chikorita]]'', {{adv|Crystal}} managed to catch a Victreebel in her quest to fill the [[Pokédex]]. During the fight, [[Professor Elm]]'s [[Megaree|Chikorita]] came looking for Crystal, prompting Victreebel to sneakily use Chikorita as a living shield to defend itself from [[Archy|Arcanine]]'s {{type|Fire}} attacks.

A Victreebel appeared in ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'' as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].

===Pokémon Zensho===
A Victreebel appeared in [[PZ05]], under the ownership of a {{tc|Gym Trainer}} at [[Celadon Gym]].

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

==Trivia==
* In [[Generation I]], Victreebel has the highest [[index number]] of all non-[[glitch Pokémon]].
* Despite learning {{m|Leech Life}} through {{pkmn|breeding}}, Victreebel and its pre-evolved forms could not learn it through [[TM]] until {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
* In {{aniseries|HZ}}, [[Brassius]] has made a pitcher modeled after a Victreebel. This could be a pun because it is based off of a pitcher plant.
* Mega Victreebel was first teased in a short video titled "The Case of the Sweet Scent Incident", which was released on August 21, 2025.<ref>(August 21, 2025). "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyfDz36JkkU The Case of the Sweet Scent Incident | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]." The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. ''[[YouTube]]''.</ref>

===Concept and development===
Victreebel, along with its evolutionary relatives, was designed by [[Atsuko Nishida]].<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980121112202fw_/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/INTER/ATSUKO/INTER_AT.HTM Interview with Atsuko Nishida on Game Freak's website] (archived, Japanese)</ref><ref>[https://funs-project.com/poplab/007/index_2.html Fun's Project interview with Atsuko Nishida] (Japanese)</ref>

===Origin===
{{bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Victreebel}}
Victreebel may be based on carnivorous {{wp|pitcher plant}}s. The blue lips in its {{Shiny}} coloration may reference how a pitcher plant's rim turns blue under {{wp|Ultraviolet|UV light}}.

Mega Victreebel may be based on the ''{{wp|Nepenthes}}'' genus in particular — specifically their lower traps that tend to be larger and sit on the ground. The way Mega Victreebel's vine constricts its mouth shut may also be inspired by the coiling vines of several ''Nepenthes'' species such as ''{{wp|Nepenthes mirabilis}}''. Mega Victreebel also bears resemblance to {{wp|calabash}}es (also known as "bottle gourds"), {{wp|waterskin}}s, or {{wp|wineskin}}s. It may also be based on {{wp|Water balloon#Yo-yo balloon|water balloon yo-yos}} (Japanese: 水ヨーヨー ''mizu yo-yo'') used in the game of yo-yo fishing (Japanese: ヨーヨー釣り ''yo-yo tsuri'').

====Name origin====
Victreebel may be a combination of ''victory'', ''tree'', and ''bell''. The removal of an L in "bell" is likely a result of the ten-character limit on English Pokémon names prior to [[Generation VI]].

Utsubot may be derived from 靫葛 ''utsubokazura'' (pitcher plant) and possibly ポット ''pot''.

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=grass|type2=poison
|ja=ウツボット ''Utsubot''|jameaning=From {{tt|靫葛 ''utsubokazura''|pitcher plant}} and possibly ''pot''
|fr=Empiflor|frmeaning=From {{tt|''empiffrer''|to stuff oneself}} and ''{{tt|flore|flora}}''
|es=Victreebel|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Sarzenia|demeaning=From ''{{wp|Sarracenia}}''
|it=Victreebel|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=우츠보트 ''Uchubot''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=大食花 ''Dàshíhuā''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|大食 ''dàshí''|to have a large appetite}} and {{tt|花 ''huā''|flower}}
|zh_yue=大食花 ''Daaihsihkfā''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|大食 ''daaihsihk''|to have a large appetite}} and {{tt|花 ''fā''|flower}}
|pt_br=Victreebel|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=विक्ट्रीबेल ''Victreebel''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Виктрибел ''Viktribel''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อุซึบ็อท ''Usuebot''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}
 

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[James's Victreebel]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]

==External links==
{{Mega Evolution}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Grass|type2=Poison}}
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Roy's Lucario

2026-04-18T06:21:09Z

Will of DC: /* History */

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|trainername=Roy
|pokemonname=Lucario
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|jpokemonname=ルカリオ
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|tmpokemonname=Lucario
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|image=[[File:Roy Lucario.png|x140px]]
|caption=Roy's Lucario {{shinystar}}
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|enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]<ref>[https://x.com/billsvoice/status/2015420396124934432 Bill Rogers twitter].</ref>
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'''Roy's Lucario''' (Japanese: '''ロイのルカリオ''' ''Roy's Lucario''), also known as the (Japanese: '''黄色いルカリオ''' ''Yellow Lucario'') and '''Yellow Flash''' (Japanese: '''イエローブラスト''' ''Yellow Blast''), is the first Pokémon [[Roy]] caught in the [[Kalos|Kalos region]] and his third overall. It is a [[Shiny Pokémon]].

==History==
[[File:Lucario choosing Roy.png|thumb|250px|left|Lucario choosing to go with [[Roy]]]]
As revealed in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]'', {{p|Lucario}}, known as the "Yellow Flash" at the time, was considered to be the strongest Pokémon living at the [[Lost Mayo Maze]] in the [[Kalos]] [[region]], always looking out for opponents at its level. After the incident in [[Laqua]], [[Master Mayonnaise]] tasked [[Roy]] and [[Ult]] to find the palace and challenge the Yellow Flash as part of their [[Mega Evolution]] training. However, after making their way there, both of them were easily defeated by Lucario due to its speed. In the [[HZ113|next episode]], Lucario led Roy and Ult back to its lair, giving the two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s a chance for a [[rematch]].

In ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', Lucario battled both Roy and Ult once more. Although Ult Mega Evolved his {{p|Sableye}}, due to its inexperience with Mega Evolution, Lucario still managed to defeat it, with {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} being the only one left to battle. Despite the odds, thanks to Roy's singing and predictions, Crocalor was able to avoid Lucario's attacks and counter its speed. Upon sensing Roy's [[aura]], Lucario was so motivated that it somehow Mega Evolved even though Roy had not {{pkmn2|caught}} it yet. Mega Lucario then attacked Crocalor with Flash Cannon, but it was ultimately defeated by Crocalor's {{m|Flamethrower}}. Inspired by both Roy and Crocalor's strength, Lucario begged Roy to let it join his team, after which Roy caught Lucario as his third Pokemon.
[[File:Roy and Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Lucario and Roy]]
Lucario debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', where it was seen alongside [[Roy]] and the rest of his [[Party|team]] one year after incident in Laqua. In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', Lucario was used to battle against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Slaking}} that was being influenced by [[Laquium]]. It immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] alongside [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}}, allowing them to weaken their opponent enough for [[Captain Pikachu]] to finish it off. In the [[HZ091|next episode]], Lucario went up against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}} and quickly won without Mega Evolving.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Lucario teamed up with Crocalor for a [[Double Battle]] against {{an|Nemona}}'s {{p|Pawmot}} and {{p|Ribombee}}. They initially struggled against their opponents, as their defined roles as attacker and support, respectively, allowed them to deal big damage and remain healthy through most of the battle. Once Roy managed to disrupt it, however, they were able to launch a strong counterattack. Soon, Lucario Mega Evolved while Pawmot {{Tera}}stallized, and the ensuing clash of {{t|Fighting}} [[type]]s ended up with Lucario's victory, thus making Roy win by default.
[[File:Roy Lucario Lucarionite.png|thumb|250px|left|Lucario's [[Lucarionite]]]]
In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Lucario, alongside the rest of Roy's party and Ult's Sableye, battled against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}} {{p|Darmanitan}}. Due to the [[Explorers]] being assisted by an army of {{p|Rabsca}}, they managed to keep the upper hand for the majority of the battle. However, once Ult's {{p|Dragonite}} emerged, Mega Evolved, and defeated the Rabsca, Lucario was able to Mega Evolve before teaming up with Mega Dragonite to deal the finishing blow, defeating the two Darminitan.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Lucario was used alongside the rest of Roy, [[Liko]], and Ult's Pokémon to battle against five of the [[Six Heroes]], who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, only for the Explorers to use the Super Strong Spheres on them a second time. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], after being Mega Evolved, Lucario teamed up with Ult's Mega Dragonite to take on {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}. They performed a combination tactic that temporarily stunned their opponents, but before they could follow up with an actual attack, Lucario and Dragonite were simultaneously taken out by {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}.

[[File:Lucarionite Z anime.png|thumb|250px|Lucario's [[Lucarionite Z]]]]
In [[HZ129]], Lucario was sent out as Roy's second Pokémon during his battle against the [[Black Rayquaza]], fighting it alongside Ult's Mega Dragonite in its own Mega-Evolved form. Lucario even defended Dragonite from Rayquaza's Draco Meteor to help its teammate last longer in the fight. Despite landing some strong hits, Lucario was ultimately defeated by a powerful combination of Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Ascent}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.

In [[HZ131]], Lucario received a [[Lucarionite Z]] from Master Mayonnaise and then proceeded to have a battle against his {{p|Hawlucha}}. Initially, they appeared to be equally matched, but once Hawlucha Mega Evolved, it dominated the battle and turned Lucario's offensive battle style against it with an {{m|Encore}}. Having fallen out of sync with its Trainer, Lucario was unable to achieve the new Mega Evolution and soon fell to a {{m|Flying Press}}. Master Mayonnaise pointed out that Lucario still needed to master its true aura power, and they agreed to train. In the [[HZ132|next episode]], following an unfruitful training session, Lucario unwound and sung with its Trainer and teammates, which gave to it a new perspective during its [[rematch]] against Mega Hawlucha. Now, even under the effect of Encore, it was able to adopt a more relaxed, free-flowing battle style, allowing it to block and dodge the incoming assault all the while waiting for the perfect moment to counterattack. With Lucario and Roy becoming more in sync as the battle went on, it successfully Mega Evolved into Mega Lucario Z for the first time and, after learning {{m|Aerial Ace}}, finished off Hawlucha, winning Roy the rematch.

In [[HZ133]], Lucario Mega-evolved and was used to battle Chalce's Mega Medicham. The battle continued in the next episode, where Lucario's arms got frozen by Coral's Glalie, Roy had Lucario use its head appendages as weapons to bludgeon Medicham as a counterattack. In the midst of battle Medicham reverted back to normal prematurely without fainting, due to the bond-breaking effects of using Laquium too many times in the past. Chalce reluctantly used Laquium on Medicham once more but despite that Medicham struggled to deal damage to its opponent, in the end Mega Lucario Z defeated Medicham with Aerial Ace, allowing Roy, Friede and Ult to carry on to the center of Laqua.

==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Roy and Lucario Aura.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario and Roy connecting through [[Aura]]]]
This Lucario, distinct with its rare yellow [[Aura]]—a potential mark of its Shininess—forges a particularly strong bond with [[Roy]] through its sensitivity to Aura. More than just loyal, this Pokémon exhibits a remarkable battle readiness and has proven to be a formidable force, even capable of [[Mega Evolution]], making it a dependable asset in any challenge Roy faces. Lucario's ability to sense Aura has been helpful when predicting its opponents' next move, as seen in its battle against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}} in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'' and the [[Laquium]]-afflicted {{p|Steelix}} in ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]''.
[[File:Lucario Skeledirge Kilowattrel.png|thumb|250px|Lucario, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}]]
Lucario has a mostly stoic and serious personality, much like most of its {{p|Lucario|species}}. On occasion, it has shown to become exasperated by the antics of others, such as in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage]]'', when Roy had to resort to it since [[Roy's Crocalor]] was too full to battle or when it saw [[Ult]] heading to the wrong direction. Due to it being caught after the disbandment of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], it is not used to the eccentric antics of the younger members and their Pokémon and, as a result, tends to keep to itself in such moments, as seen in ''[[HZ093|Clash of the Nidothing Fans]]'', when it just stood by awkwardly as everyone added to Roy's song, seemingly confused and unsure of what to do. Despite this, Lucario is still capable of showing joy and affection, especially towards Roy and Skeledirge, and is perfectly capable of working alongside other Pokémon. Lucario, upon first being defeated by Roy's Crocalor in battle revealed a rarer and more adorable side of its personality, instantly begging Roy to have it join his team, showing keen admiration, excitement and respect towards stronger opponents.

Lucario seems to have an interesting relationship with Ult's {{p|Sableye}} as the two of them often battle and work well together, especially when they Mega Evolve, likely due to them training together in [[Kalos]] alongside their Trainers. Also, like their Trainers, they can be at odds with each other and Lucario would tease Sableye, but does share a fist bump with the Darkness Pokémon after working together to win a battle. Although, as time passed, Lucario's friendship with Sableye has improved and don't seem to clash with each other than they used to.

Despite always being ready to assist Roy in more serious situations, Lucario has also shown an eagerness for friendly battles as well, as shown in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'' and ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''. In ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', Lucario is shown to be a good swimmer and enjoys other activities such as surfing with Roy. Lucario appears to dislike sweets, as shown in ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', where it was the only Pokémon in the group not seen enjoying [[Katy]]'s confections.

In [[HZ131]], it's revealed that Lucario becomes easily frustrated when its attacks do not work, becoming increasingly frustrated when [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s Mega {{p|Hawlucha}}'s defense caused its {{m|Close Combat}} to not do any damage. However, in the [[HZ132|next episode]], Lucario learned from its mistakes of getting frustrated and attacking head on with sheer brute force. Through that lesson, Lucario has calmed down more, strengthening its Aura and bond with its Trainer. It additionally started adopting a more calm and free-flowing fighting style to counter opponents attacks better, which improved greatly after it successfully mastered Z Mega Evolution.

==Appearance==
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|-
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Lucario
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Mega Evolution|Mega}} Lucario Z
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|250px]]
| [[File:Roy Mega Lucario Z.png|250px]]
|}

==Moves used==
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{{anmov|steel|Metal Claw|HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)}}
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{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|HZ132}}
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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===Eyecatch===
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==Trivia==
[[File:Roy Lucario sparkling.png|thumb|250px|Like Shiny Pokémon in the games, Lucario sparkles as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* Lucario is the first [[Shiny Pokémon]]:
** To appear in {{aniseries|HZ}} that is not a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** To appear in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' that sparkles as it exits its [[Poké Ball]].
*** While other {{pkmn2|caught}} Shiny Pokémon, namely the [[Black Rayquaza]] and the [[White Zygarde]], had appeared before Lucario, they did not sparkle as they exited their Poké Balls until being recaught by [[Roy]] and [[Amethio]], respectively, in standard ones.
* Lucario is currently the only Pokémon owned by Roy that has not {{Tera}}stallized.
* Lucario is the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to have [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] into different Mega Evolutions (Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z).
* Lucario is currently the only one of its {{p|Lucario|species}} in the animated series to not have used any [[pulse move]]s.

==References==
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== Names ==
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|en=Yellow Flash
|zh_yue=黃色疾風 ''{{tt|Wòhngsīk Jahtfūng|Yellow Gale}}''
|zh_cmn=黃色勁風 ''{{tt|Huángsè Jìngfēng|Yellow Gale}}''
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{{Animespecies|Lucario}}
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HZ134

2026-04-17T13:57:26Z

Will of DC: /* Major events */

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(Japanese: '''頂上決戦！メガシンカ！！''' ''The Ultimate Showdown! Mega Evolution!!'') is the 134th episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,366th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 17, 2026.
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==Plot==
{{incomplete plot}}


==Major events==

* [[Roy]], [[Ult]], and [[Friede]] continue their battle against [[Chalce]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]] and win.
* [[Liko]] meets [[Amethio]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] again.
* Roy, [[Dot]], Ult, and Friede meet Amethio again.
* Amethio's Zygarde is revealed to be able to access its Complete Forme.
* The [[Six Heroes]] arrive at [[Laqua]].
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====


==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow|Ludlow/Mighty G]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Amethio]]
* [[Onia]]
* [[Zirc]]
* [[Gibeon]] (flashback)
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
** [[Explorers]]
* [[Ann]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]
* [[Wy-Yes]]
* [[Perrin]]
* [[Yuha]]
* [[Yuha's father]]
* {{OBP|Matriarch|HZ084}}
* [[Pericarp Town]] residents

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal and Terastal Form}})
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario Z]])
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ([[Roy]]'s; [[Black Rayquaza]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Maushold}} ([[Mollie]]'s; {{form|Maushold|Family of Four}})
* {{p|Metagross}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Sharpedo}} ([[Ludlow|Ludlow/Mighty G]]'s)
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Friede]]'s; Instructor Starmie; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Starmie]])
* {{p|Ceruledge}} ({{OP|Amethio|Ceruledge}})
* {{p|Zygarde}} ([[Amethio]]'s; [[White Zygarde]]; {{form|Zygarde|10% Forme, 50% Forme and Complete Forme}}; {{Shiny}})
* {{p|Golduck}} ([[Onia]]'s)
* {{p|Rhydon}} ([[Zirc]]'s)
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Glalie]])
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ([[Sidian]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Aerodactyl]])
* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Medicham]])
* {{p|Samurott}} ([[Ann]]'s)
* {{p|Sandslash}} ([[Ann]]'s)
* {{p|Pawmot}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)
* {{p|Sylveon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Growlithe}} ([[Perrin]]'s; [[Hisuian form]])
* {{p|Wynaut}} ([[Wy-Yes]]'s)
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Granbull}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Druddigon}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Machoke}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Heatmor}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Primeape}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Hydreigon}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Larvitar}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Mightyena}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Onix}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Gliscor}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Bidoof}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Shinx}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Crustle}} ([[Pericarp Town]] resident's)
* {{p|Turtonator}} ([[Pericarp Town]] resident's)
* {{p|Herdier}} ([[Pericarp Town]] resident's)
* {{p|Scolipede}}
* {{p|Luxray}}
* {{p|Tauros}}
* {{p|Vivillon}} (×2; {{form|Vivillon|Sun Pattern}})
* {{p|Noibat}} (×3)
* {{p|Hydreigon}} (×2)
* {{p|Butterfree}}
* {{p|Pidgeotto}}
* {{p|Fearow}}
* {{p|Larvitar}} (×2)
* {{p|Vibrava}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} (×2; {{form|Sawsbuck|Summer Form}})
* {{p|Nidoran♂}} (×3)
* {{p|Trapinch}}
* {{p|Durant}} (×4)
* {{p|Pyroar}}
* {{p|Breloom}}
* {{p|Manectric}}
* {{p|Furfrou}}

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Victreebel}}
* For the initial airing of this episode, the Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution segment was replaced by a special trailer for the upcoming episodes.
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Spinel]] with his {{p|Umbreon}}, and the second features [[Liko]] with {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}}, {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}, [[Pagogo]], and {{TP|Liko|Armarouge}}.
* Pagogo, Liko, [[Roy]], [[Dot]], Spinel, and [[Amethio]] narrate the preview for the [[HZ135|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==


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Lucario (Pokémon)

2026-04-17T13:55:06Z

Will of DC: /* Mega Lucario Z */

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

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Riolu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|day]].

Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two different forms:
* '''Mega Lucario''' using the [[Lucarionite]].
* '''Mega Lucario Z''' using the [[Lucarionite Z]].

Mega Lucario Z was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with predominantly blue and black fur. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has red eyes, a long snout, and ears. When its mouth is open, two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower, can be seen. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso and blue fur on its thighs that resemble shorts. It has a medium-length tail of the same blue color as well. [[wp:Digitigrade|It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot.]] Lucario has four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when it reads or manipulates [[aura]], a special energy that it senses.

Lucario can study auras to predict the movements of its opponents and track their quarry. With sufficient training, it can read auras to understand how living beings are feeling from more than half a mile (1 kilometer) away. It can even use this ability to sense invisible foes. However, it sometimes ends up learning information that it would not like to know, causing it to get stressed out easily. It also has the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, such as in the form of {{m|Aura Sphere|explosive spheres of energy}}. Lucario can understand human speech and has been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], it was even shown to be able to stop its allies from an {{p|Aegislash}}'s mind control using its aura.<ref>[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]</ref> As shown in {{aniseries|HZ}} with [[Roy]]'s {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, a {{Shiny}} Lucario emits yellow aura as opposed to the standard blue-colored aura emitted by other creatures. Despite its fierce personality, Lucario is considered to be prideful and is extremely loyal to its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice, as it only trusts Trainers with righteous hearts. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon that usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though {{OBP|Lucario|M08|one}} was seen eating {{Berries}} and plants like roses. It has also been seen eating chocolate, which is not part of its natural diet due to its species. In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', it is shown that Lucario can create a {{m|Bone Rush|staff in the form of a bone}} to use in {{pkmn|battle}}. As mentioned in the [[Pokemon Sleep]], Lucario never lowers its guard, even when sleeping. It is believed that it reads the auras of others while asleep similarly to when it is awake.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>
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Ash Lucario Aura vision.png|Lucario's eyes glowing blue while sensing [[aura]]
Roy and Lucario Aura.png|A Shiny Lucario's yellow aura
Korrina Mega Lucario Bone Rush.png|Mega Lucario creating a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}}
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===Forms===
Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Lucario or Mega Lucario Z.

====Mega Lucario====
As Mega Lucario, its blue fur becomes teal blue, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. Mega Lucario's arms appear more muscular and it develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned deep crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes take on an orange tint. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Black markings appear all over its its body.

Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon. A legend told at the [[Tower of Mastery]] claims that a Trainer and a Lucario found the first [[Mega Stone|Mega]] and [[Key Stone|Key Stones]] and unleashed the world's first Mega Evolution. After the discovery of Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], Mega Lucario was instead believed to be the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in [[Kalos]]. Its aura heightens throughout its body and forms black markings across its blue fur along with the intermingled energy of Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario Mega Lucario | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario archived])</ref> Mega Lucario readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style has been described as aggressive and heartless due to it being bathed in the explosive energy of Mega Evolution, which awakens its combative instincts and causes it to mercilessly attack its opponents. As revealed in [[HZ132]], Mega Lucario tends to focus its Aura powers into a single powerful point in order to strike its opponents hard each time it attacks.
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====Mega Lucario Z====
As Mega Lucario Z, parts of its body — namely its head, ears, arms, thighs, and tail — turn a dark gunmetal gray, while its forearms and legs turn completely teal. Its eyes turn bright blue with thick black outlines around them, and its face is decorated with an elaborate, silver pattern consisting of circles and crescent shapes. This silver pattern circles the back of Mega Lucario Z's head and extends halfway into its head appendages, which are clumped into two instead of being separated as four. These appendages grow out to reach Mega Lucario Z's knees, and have zig-zag seams on their sides and zig-zag tips at their ends. Two long strands of blue hair with zig-zag tips extend from behind Mega Lucario Z's head and over its ears, which have silver crescent patterns on them. The cream fur on Mega Lucario Z's torso is longer but flares to its right side at the bottom, unlike on Mega Lucario where it forms its tail. Mega Lucario Z's tail is split into two at the tip, and more silver stripes circle around its waist and thighs. Finally, the chest protrusion on Mega Lucario Z is round and shield-like with an S-shaped seam instead of pointy; similar round metal protrusions occur on Mega Lucario Z's hands, shins, and feet.

Mega Lucario Z's powers are said to greatly surpass those of a regular Lucario.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/251202_01/ メガルカリオＺ｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Mega Lucario Z | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> It is named as such to differentiate it from the previously discovered Mega Lucario. It uses the longer fur appendages surrounding its head and waist, along with its fan-shaped tail, to visually disorient opponents in close combat, these appendages can also be used as weapons to bludgeon and whip opponents as seen in [[HZ134]]. This makes it difficult for them to see its aggressive movements. Additionally, parts of its fur have been hardened with steel energy. By focusing its strength into these hardened areas—specifically the back of its hands and shins—it can deliver powerful blows despite its appearance. It can utilize its powerful aura in various ways, such as extending it into a thin shield or concentrating it into specific parts of its body, like its legs or fists, to enhance its attacks, this aura shield usage is first seen in [[HZ134]] to better block attacks. While Mega Lucario channels its aura into a destructive force, Mega Lucario Z uses it in a more defensive manner by cloaking itself in it to increase its defense, flexibility, and agility,<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega_lucario_z A New Mega-Evolved Pokémon Is Here | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> allowing it to parry any attack. In doing so, it battles as if it was gracefully dancing. As shown in [[HZ132]], Mega Lucario Z can move so fast and swiftly that it appears to vanish in the midst of battle, overpowering opponents with its free flowing fighting style and sheer speed.
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===Evolution===
Lucario evolves from {{p|Riolu}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use a Lucario:
** [[Maylene]]'s main partner is a {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} who first debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]].
** [[Riley]] owns a {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
** [[Cynthia]] also uses a Lucario who debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black and White|Black , White]], [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]]. It may also appear in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]].
** [[Bruno]] uses a Lucario upon rematch in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}.
** In addition to his first fight in Challenge Mode, [[Marshal]] uses a Lucario in rematches in Black 2 and White 2.
** During the [[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]] and [[World Leaders Tournament]], [[Jasmine]] uses a Lucario in Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Korrina]] is often affiliated with a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} throughout {{g|X and Y}}. Owning two with multiple battles, one is eventually gifted to the player while the other is fought atop the [[Tower of Mastery]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]]. This Lucario reappears in the [[Battle Chateau]]. Korrina and her Lucario reappear in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s in [[Mega Dimension]], where it can be fought and serves as an ally in [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] battles. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario Z.
*** [[AZ]]'s Lucario, the one lent to the player to aid in the Rogue Mega Absol battle, is eventually revealed to have been Korrina's as well, and it even retains her [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID]]. It ultimately ends up being gifted to the player after the main story's completion of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
** [[Anabel]] uses a Lucario only in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] alongside the rest of her original [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald]] roster.
** [[Rye]] of the [[Galaxy Team]] uses a Lucario in [[Request|Request 88: Steely Lucario]] of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
** [[Eri]] uses a Lucario in all matches against the player in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
** [[Emma]] uses a Lucario in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} during her second story battle and in all subsequent rematches.
*** Emma also appears next to a Mega Evolved Lucario on {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s box art, though it is unclear on whether or not it is in reference to her in-game Lucario as it does not Mega Evolve in any of her battles until after defeating Mega Darkrai in Mega Dimension.

====In the spin-off games====
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, [[Team A.C.T.|Alakazam]] tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Rescue Rank]]—Lucario Rank—at which point the Lucario Statue will be displayed outside the [[Team Base]].
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Lucario is the guardian of the {{DL|The King of Almia and the Three Princes|Blue Gem}}.
* [[Korrina's Lucario]] appears as an opponent in {{g|Unite}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=116|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the [[aura]]s of all things. It understands [[human]] speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to <sc>Lucario</sc>, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=034|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=063|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=280|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=378|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=299|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=135|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=116|reg5=Hisui|num5=224}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who have justice in their hearts can earn this {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s trust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. [[Professor Laventon|I]] have given the name “aura” to this power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=164|reg2=Kitakami|num2=65|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=136|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras—even those of foes it could not otherwise see.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario Z}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By completely cloaking itself in its aura, Mega Lucario Z can parry all manner of attacks, battling as if it were gracefully dancing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=181}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Mega Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] Can be found in [[Hotel Z|Room 202]] after completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Main missions|Main Mission]] 37 ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Lucario|Only one]])}}
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====In side games====
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission), [[Capture Arena]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area={{tt|Mystery House|Must obtain Ultra Rank and interact with Lucario statue outside Pelipper Post Office}}: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Silver Trench]], [[Mt. Faraway]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Solar Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 6: A Telling Aura}}''): {{sync|Korrina|Lucario}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Cynthia|sygna=1|Lucario|Aura}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') {{DL|Special sync pair event|Riley & Lucario|Special sync pair event}}: {{sync|Riley|Lucario}} [[Arc suit|Arc Suit]] Fair sync pair scout: {{sync|Korrina|Lucario|arc=y}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|PalCity Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|July 15 to September 2, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#PalCity Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|English|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|French|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|German|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Italian|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Japanese|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Spanish|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|June 1 to 22, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Mega Campaign Lucario|All|Japan|100|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Korean region|Online|40|December 9, 2017 to January 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Lucario|All|Online|80|September 16 to 29, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Shiny Lucario|All|Online|75{{shinystar|HOME}}|December 7, 2023 to January 3, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Shiny Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Sir Aaron's Lucario|All|Online|50|January 22 to March 31, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Sir Aaron's Lucario}}

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=====Pokémon Global Link promotions=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Japanese|PGL|10|December 22, 2011 to January 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|English|PGL|10|January 15 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|French|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|German|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Italian|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Spanish|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Korean|PGL|10|April 16 to May 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Greninja the Unrivaled|Varies Steel|hide|45, 75|January 27 to 29, 2023 February 10 to 12, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#January 27 to 29 & February 10 to 12, 2023}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP=70
|Attack=110
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=115
|SpDef=70
|Speed=90}}

=====Mega Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP=70
|Attack=145
|Defense=88
|SpAtk=140
|SpDef=70
|Speed=112}}

=====Mega Lucario Z=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP=70
|Attack=100
|Defense=70
|SpAtk=164
|SpDef=70
|Speed=151}}

====Pokéathlon 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===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Normal= 50
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 0
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 25
|Bug= 25
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 200
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 50
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=¼
|oldghost2=½
|newpoison=1}}

===Learnset===
Lucario is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Meteor Mash|Steel|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|65|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM133|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM150|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM157|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0967|Cyclizar}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/H|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

===Side game data===
====Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|fieldpower=-
|num=223
|browser=It launches {{m|Aura Sphere|orbs of Aura}} power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=4
|num=265
|pastnum=179
|browser=It attacks with punches.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|walk=1.75
|hp=53
|attack=81
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|Pad=Lucario is traveling through the PokéPark, taking time to enjoy {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing Along}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. He likes some of the other Attractions, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He is traveling around PokéPark for training. He likes to meet strong Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Aura Sphere
|ability1=Inner Focus
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Riolu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Nagayoshi]] and '''[[Ranmaru]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=3
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448|num=078
|mega=1
|stone=Lucarionite
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Pummel
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Fighting types in the combo.
|megaspeedup=4
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon five rows above and five rows below.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Lucario}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=172
|attack=236
|defense=144
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Exclusive move from Mega Lucario raid day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0448
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
|dexentry=It's said that Lucario hardly ever lowers its guard, even in its sleep. Perhaps it's still reading the aura emanating from others, just as it does when it's awake.
|sleepstyle1=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Mid-Training Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Training-Break Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Lucario
|candyNum=
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=14
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Lucario can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''Level 48 Challenge''.

====Mega Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448M
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Mega Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=4
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=310
|defense=175
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Event exclusive from Mega Lucario Raid Day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
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===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
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|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=448|LAcrop=167}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/3Forms|ndex=0448|form1=M|form2=MZ}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|448|Lucario}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Lucario.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'']]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|thumb||250px|Shiny Mega Lucario in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario Z.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Lucario Z in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lucario (M08)]]=====
Lucario debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. He belonged to [[Sir Aaron]] and was sealed away in his staff for a thousand years. Ash later released him during a festival and he helped guide him to the [[Tree of Beginning]] after {{OBP|Mew|M08}} teleported {{AP|Pikachu}} there. However, he sacrificed himself to save the Tree of Beginning.

=====[[Maylene's Lucario]]=====
Lucario made its animated series debut in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' as [[Maylene]]'s main Pokémon.

=====[[Riley's Lucario]]=====
[[Riley]]'s Lucario debuted in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', where it was at [[Iron Island]].

=====[[Cameron's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Riolu}} evolved into a Lucario during a [[Vertress Conference]] battle against [[Ash's Snivy]]. In ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', it defeated Snivy and fought [[Ash's Pikachu]] and won, but it then lost to [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Flareon}} later on in the episode. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Korrina's Lucario]]=====
{{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario debuted in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''. The duo obtained a [[Lucarionite]] in the [[XY031|following episode]], allowing it to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Ash's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario while battling against [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]. Ash's Lucario Mega Evolved for the first time in ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'' during its battle with [[Bea]]'s [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Machamp}}.

=====[[Roy's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', [[Roy]] was revealed to have obtained a {{Shiny}} Lucario. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into both Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z. Its capture was shown in a flashback in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', back when it went by the name "Yellow Flash" and lived in the [[Lost Mayo Maze]] in [[Lumiose City]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] owns a Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario. Gurkinn's Lucario was used in a battle against Korrina's own Lucario, but when Korrina's Lucario lost control in Mega Evolution, Gurkinn's Lucario had to knock it out. It reappeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sorrel]]. It is his main Pokémon.

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} used a Lucario to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that interrupted the closing ceremony of the [[Manalo Conference]], only for it to be defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'' and ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', Lucario was Kukui's fifth Pokémon during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash. It went up against [[Ash's Naganadel]] and lost.

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Lucario dodged a {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Lucario competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside a {{p|Froslass}}, as seen on [[television]].

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

====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|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW108|Lucario|Cameron's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. Lucario has the power to detect their opponent's thoughts and actions by reading their aura.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY030|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon and the evolved form of Riolu. Lucario reads the thoughts of others and anticipates their movements by sensing their auras.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM142|Lucario|Rotom Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario can concentrate its mental energy into a mysterious wave called aura that can reduce boulders to dust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN045|Lucario|Ash's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario uses a power called aura, which allows it to sense [[human]] feelings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ091|Lucario|Liko's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras.}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ112|Lucario|Roy's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It has the ability to tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon's trust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Nate Lucario Aura Sphere Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}} owns a Lucario. It and its Trainer pursued a member of the [[Shadow Triad]] across the frozen [[Opelucid City]], but despite their efforts to stop him, that member escaped with his comrades.

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Korrina Lucario Masters Aura Sphere.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
{{mas|Korrina}}'s Lucario appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]. Alongside {{mas|Cheren}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} and [[Misty's Starmie]], it battled [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], [[Steven's Metagross]], and [[Lance's Dragonite]].

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Lucario BBS.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'']]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
A Lucario briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Korrina]].

===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Lucario appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'', under the ownership of a {{OBP|Trainer|Bidoof's Big Stand}}. The titular {{p|Bidoof}} spent a lot of time trying to get as much attention from its Trainer as he was giving to Lucario.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|thumb|left|200px|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
[[File:Korrina Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Lucario (M08)}}
The Lucario from the eighth movie appears in [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (manga)|the adaptation]].

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{main|Hiori's Lucario}}
Lucario is [[Hiori]]'s primary Pokémon in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]].

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Lucario appeared in [[ANL5]], under the ownership of [[Arata]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Lucario appeared in [[PDP20]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP05]].

A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], like the {{pkmn|games}}, [[Riley]] owns a Lucario, which first appeared in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
[[Korrina]] has a Lucario, which she [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] to help when {{adv|X}} and his friends were attacked in [[Santalune City]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{main|Maylene's Lucario}}
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
[[Riley]] has a Lucario, which is his only known Pokémon. He trained it while he was on [[Iron Island]] in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]''.

[[Maylene]] sent out her Lucario to take on one of the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''.

[[Hareta]]'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[DPA14|A Novel Test!!]]''.

[[Cynthia]]'s Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with [[Mitsumi]] in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
{{main|Ash's Lucario}}
In ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed in a flashback that {{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario battled [[Ash's Dragonite]].

{{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[JNM14|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2)]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Lucario.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in Pokkén Tournament]]
[[File:UNITE Lucario.png|200px|left|thumb|Lucario in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{Main|Lucario (Pokkén)}}
Lucario is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, and multiple variations of {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast.

===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
{{main|Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)}}

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Lucario (UNITE)}}
{{main|Mega Lucario (UNITE)}}
Lucario is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder. Mega Lucario is also playable through a separate Unite License.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Dusty.png|thumb|200px|Dusty's Lucario costume]]
* Mega Lucario Z has the highest {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and is tied with {{p|Pheromosa}} for having the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** It also has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** Mega Lucario Z is the first Mega Pokemon to have its Shiny form debut in the Main Anime Series before its regular colored form.
* Because of its debut in the {{aniseries|AG}} {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', Lucario appears in the original versions of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} and its English dub counterpart, [[Unbeatable]], alongside {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}}, despite not debuting until the following [[generation]].
* Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006, with the announcement of the title of ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''.
* In {{g|Battle Revolution}}, [[Dusty]] wears a Lucario costume.
* Lucario is a popular choice with some Fighting-type Gym Leaders, with both Maylene and Korrina using it as their strongest partner.
* Due to Lucario's combination of {{Abilities}}, in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} Steadfast only activates if Lucario becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}, or if the opponent has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* Lucario has the fewest [[move]]s of all the [[Pokkén Tournament]] fighters, with a total of four.
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Lucario was voted the most popular [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, receiving 102,259 votes. It was also the second-most popular Pokémon overall.
* Lucario was featured in the eighth episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] series.
* Mega Lucario is the most commonly used [[Mega Evolution]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, having been used by four {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, those being [[Gurkinn]], {{an|Korrina}}, {{Ash}}, and [[Roy]].
* Lucario was the first Pokémon that received two Mega Evolutions in separate generations, and the first Pokémon not introduced in [[Generation I]] to receive two Mega Evolutions (unlike {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}).
** Lucario is the first Pokémon revealed to have a Z Mega Evolution.
** Mega Lucario Z was the last Mega Evolution to be revealed before the release of [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]] Wave 2.

===Origin===
Lucario's appearance is akin to that of an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}} of no discernible kind. The markings on Lucario's face resemble the cloth eye masks worn by classic heroes in popular culture (such as Zorro), and also evoke the appearance of a {{wp|muzzle (mouth guard)|muzzle}}. Additionally, together with the four appendages on its head, the overall shape may suggest inspiration from a {{wp|khakkhara}}, which in popular depictions responds to spiritual energies much like Lucario’s appendages react when it senses aura.

Lucario may draw inspiration from the {{wp|Japanese wolf}}, which once inhabited the islands of Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu and was regarded in Shinto belief as a protective spirit associated with mountain deities, sometimes even worshiped as a deity itself. Notably, this wolf species may have inspired certain folkloric beings such as the Okuri-Ōkami (“sending/scouting wolf”)<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okuri-inu#Characteristics Okuri-Ōkami]</ref> and the [[wikipedia:ja:真神|Ōkuchi-no-Magami]], a wolf deity which was believed to understand human speech, discern a person’s true nature, and uphold a sense of justice—traits that align with some of Lucario’s Pokédex descriptions. Moreover, in Hokkaido—the region that inspired the Sinnoh region—the {{wp|Hokkaido wolf}} was venerated by the Indigenous Ainu people as the deity Horkew Kamuy (“howling god”).

Due to its mystical nature, Lucario may be based on the hybrid portrayal of the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}} (speculated to be a {{wp|Canis aureus|Golden jackal}} or {{wp|Canis lupaster lupaster|African wolf}}). Anubis's role in {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} was to judge souls based on their purity, which loosely resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. Lucario using a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}} in combat may also reference the {{wp|Was-sceptre|''Was''-sceptre}} often seen in depictions of Anubis; this seems to also be referenced with Mega Lucario Z's tail shape. Mega Lucario Z's tail resembles the {{wp|Medjed_(fish)|medjed fish}}, a kind of elephantfish worshiped at Oxyrhynchus in ancient Egyptian religion.

The concept of [[aura]] associated with Lucario seems to closely resemble vital energies such as {{wp|qi}} or {{wp|chakra}}. Lucario's {{t|Fighting}} type likely comes from the fact qi is conceptually present in {{wp|Qi#Martial_arts|many East Asian martial arts}} as {{wp|neijin}} or similar ideas. Lucario's use of a staff may hint at a {{wp|bōjutsu}} practitioner, while the shorts-like fur on its legs may reference the clothing used in {{wp|boxing}}, {{wp|Muay Thai}}, or {{wp|mixed martial art}}s. Given the possible connection with ancient Egypt through Anubis, Lucario could also be based on an {{wp|Boxing#Ancient_history|Ancient Egyptian boxer}}.

====Name origin====
Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transcription of ''{{wp|orichalcum}}'' (a mythical metal) or ''{{wp|oracle}}'' (referring to its supernatural abilities involving [[aura]]). It may also involve λύκος ''lúkos'' (Greek for wolf), and possibly ''luchar'' (Spanish for ''to fight'').

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ja=ルカリオ ''Lucario''|jameaning=From the reverse of ''orichalcum'', ''oracle'', ''{{wp|Egyptian wolf|Canis lupaster lupaster}}'', and {{tt|λύκος ''lúkos''|Greek for wolf}}
|fr=Lucario|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Lucario|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Lucario|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Lucario|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=루카리오 ''Lucario''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=路卡利歐 / 路卡利欧 ''Lùkǎlì'ōu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=路卡利歐{{tt|*|Games, animated series}} ''Louhkāleih'āu'' 路卡利奧{{tt|*|M08}} ''Louhkāleih'ou''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Lucario|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ar=لوكاريو ''Lucario''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|gr=Λουκάριο ''Loukário''|grmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=लुकारियो ''Lucario''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Лукарио ''Lukario''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลูคาริโอ ''Lukhario''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
{|width=100%|
| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Ash's Lucario]]
* [[Roy's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Korrina's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (M08)]]
* [[Cameron's Lucario]]
| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Hiori's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Lucario (Pokkén)]]
* [[Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*{{sbw|Lucario|SmashWiki article on Lucario}}
*{{wp|Lucario|Article on Wikipedia}}

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(Japanese: '''最後の戦いへ''' ''To the Final Battle'') is the 133rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,365th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 10, 2026.
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==Plot==
As the [[Brave Olivine]] approaches [[Mount Pericarp]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and their allies go over their plan one more time: they will divide into two teams, where [[Roy]], [[Ult]], and [[Friede]] will approach from the air and attract the [[Explorers]]' attention, while the other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s representing the 18 {{Tera|Tera Types}} will land and make their way towards the [[Laquium]] Core at the center of [[Laqua]] by foot, where [[Amethio]] and the [[Six Heroes]] will also be headed. The rest of the team will stay aboard the airship at the foot of the mountain, ready to take off if necessary. Dot emphasizes the importance of not letting any of the 18 Tera Type Pokémon to be [[fainting|defeated]], or otherwise, [[Pagogo]] won't have the power necessary to erase the Laquium Core. In [[Pericarp Town]] at the foot of the mountain, the townspeople act concerned upon noticing the Rising Volt Tacklers on the approach, but [[Yuha]], who has actually [[HZ084|met them before]], angrily calls everyone out and expresses his complete faith in [[Liko]] and her friends. With the Brave Olivine slows down on its final approach, Pagogo sends out a beam of light into the sky to act as a beacon for the Six Heroes. The landing airship is spotted by the Explorers, with an unsurprised [[Spinel]] ordering the Explorers agents to move out as planned to stop the Rising Volt Tacklers.

While Roy, Ult, and Friede make their planned approach from the air, they are intercepted by [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]], only to lure them away from the others as they make their way through the woods, noticing that absence of Pokémon, caused by the Explorers' activity. A sudden barrage of {{m|Dark Pulse}}s stops the land team, signaling them that the enemy is nearby, which Diana's Arcanine and Captain Pikachu intercept to protect everyone. In order to preserve Pagogo, Liko climbs on the back of [[Diana]]'s {{p|Arcanine}} with Diana, [[Ann]] and Captain Pikachu and flees while [[Dot]], {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] stay behind to fight the enemy, sending out {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, {{p|Decidueye}}, and {{p|Jolteon}}, respectively, to do so. The trio have their Pokemon attack the bushes the Dark Pulses are coming from, which unveil a trio of {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. Nemona has Decidueye use {{m|Spirit Shackle}} on a Runerigus, while Penny has Jolteon use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on one of the Cofagrigus. Dot tries to stop them, sensing a trap, but the [[move|attacks]] are fired, taking down their respective targets suspiciously easily. The reason behind the easy defeats is quickly revealed as the two defeated {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon's {{m|Destiny Bond}}s activate, causing Decidueye and Jolteon to faint on the spot. Nemona and Penny [[recall]] their fainted Pokémon while their enemies, [[Rubina]] and [[Indi]], reveal themselves. Nemona and Penny are outraged by their underhanded tactic and send out {{p|Ribombee}} and {{p|Vaporeon}} to join Gholdengo in the battle. However, their opponents use Destiny Bond again, forcing the trio to hold off on attacking to avoid repeating their previous mistake. Rubina and Indi capitalize on their hesitation and have three of their Pokémon use {{m|Curse}}, starting to deal damage on the trio's Pokémon, while one of the Runerigus uses {{m|Mean Look}} to [[Escape prevention|prevent them from switching out]] and removing Curse's effect.

Fortunately, to Dot's delight and the enemy's frustration, Gholdengo turns out to be completely unaffected by Curse, thanks to its [[Ability]], {{a|Good as Gold}}. As the enemies continue using Destiny Bond, Dot and Gholdengo remain as the only ones capable of breaking the stalemate, though Dot remains hesitant due to the burden her plan would have on Gholdengo. The {{pkmn|category|Coin Entity Pokémon}}, however, is ready to take on this burden, so Dot has it use {{m|Make It Rain}}, defeating all four opposing Pokémon with a single attack. With only Gholdengo being defeated by Destiny Bond, the damages are minimized and Nemona and Penny are able to recall their Pokémon. Dot demands their enemies move aside, but instead, they send out a new trio of Cofagrigus and Runerigus, forcing the trio to send out {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}}, {{p|Pawmot}}, and {{p|Flareon}} to defend themselves. Rubina and Indi reveal that they're aware of the Rising Volt Tacklers' plan that requires all of the 18 Tera Types, use [[Strong Sphere]]s to power up their Pokémon, and prepare to repeat their earlier strategy again. However, before Curse can be activated, an attack coming from the woods strikes the Ghost Pokémon, catching Rubina and Indi by surprise. Simultaneously, a {{p|Dusknoir}} emerges from the shadows and negates the attempted Curse. Seizing the chance, Nemona has Pawmot use {{m|Double Shock}}, which defeats all of the Cofagrigus before they can use Destiny Bond. The three Runerigus try to use Destiny Bond, but the appearance of a {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}} intimidates them so much they stop using the move, giving Penny's Flareon a chance to finish them off with {{m|Heat Wave}}. Being out of usable Pokémon, Rubina and Indi are forced to retreat and prepare the next phase of their plan. Dot, Nemona, and Penny are greeted by their unexpected helper, [[Hamber]], who has now repaid [[HZ110|his debt to Dot]]. Hamber barely has time to introduce Ursaluna to the trio before a squadron of Explorers agents appears to confront them. Hamber tells the trio to move on. They thank him and run off as Hamber prepares to cut loose against his new adversaries.

Elsewhere, Roy, Ult, and Friede confront Coral and Sidian, who come to realize they've been led away. [[Chalce]] {{m|Teleport}}s in with her {{p|Xatu}} and declares their intention to defeat the three of them so that Terapagos can't use its power to erase the Laquium, revealing the Explorers' knowledge of the Rising Volt Tacklers' plan to Roy, Ult, and Friede as well. Chalce recalls Xatu and sends out {{p|Medicham}} to fight, while Coral and Sidian decide to battle using {{p|Glalie}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}}, respectively. Roy expresses his surprise at Sidian choosing to battle with a Pokémon other than {{p|Garganacl}}, with Sidian declaring that he's not going to reveal his tactics to them. Friede decides to also keep his own tactics hidden, recalling {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} and sending out {{p|Starmie}} instead. Roy and Ult follow the example as well by recalling {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} and {{p|Dragonite}} and instead going with {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} and {{p|Sableye}}. All three of them [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their respective Pokémon, but to their surprise, the three Explorers Admins do the exact same with their own Pokémon, showing that they too have surprisingly close bonds with their Pokémon. Coral's {{p|Glalie}} uses {{m|Blizzard}}, creating such a vicious snowstorm that it obstructs the Rising Volt Tacklers' view of their opponents, with Sidian's Aerodactyl ambushing Lucario with Iron Head, which it quickly dodges. To counter this, Friede has Starmie use {{m|Agility}} to dispel the snowy winds. While Starmie and Lucario start attacking Medicham, Ult's Sableye manages to jam Glalie's mouth with its big gem. Although this inadvertently allows Glalie to use the gem defensively against Sableye, Glalie's {{m|Ice Spinner}} eventually sends the gem flying, allowing Starmie to catch it and return it up Sableye, who starts admiring the Mysterious Pokémon. Taking advantage of this situation Aerodactyl attacks Starmie with Rock Blast, which it easily deflects, while Sableye in turn protects Starmie from Glalie's Sheer Cold. The confrontation between Mega-Evolved Pokémon rages on while Liko, Ann, and Diana approach the clearing at the center of Laqua.

==Major events==

* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and their allies arrive at [[Laqua]], dividing into multiple battlefronts, but are intercepted by the [[Explorers]].
** [[Dot]], {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] face [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] and win with Hamber's help.
** [[Roy]], [[Friede]], and [[Ult]] face [[Chalce]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]].
** [[Liko]], [[Diana]], and [[Ann]] continue towards the [[Laquium|Laquium Core]].
* [[Dot's Gholdengo]] is revealed to have {{a|Good as Gold}} as its [[Ability]].
* Coral and Sidian are revealed to own a [[Mega Ring]] each, as well as a [[Glalitite]] and an [[Aerodactylite]], respectively.
* Dot meets [[Hamber]] again.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Aerodactyl}}
* {{me|Glalie}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Hamber]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Ann]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]
* [[Perrin]]
* [[Wy-Yes]]
* [[Yuha]]
* [[Yuha's father]]
* [[Pericarp Town]] citizens
* [[Explorers]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario Z]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Friede]]'s; Instructor Starmie; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Starmie]])
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Spinel]]'s)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Hamber]]'s)
* {{p|Ursaluna}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Glalie]])
* {{p|Scream Tail}} ([[Coral]]'s; Screamypuff)
* {{p|Garganacl}} ([[Sidian]]'s)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ([[Sidian]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Aerodactyl]])
* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Medicham]])
* {{p|Xatu}} ([[Chalce]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Cofagrigus}} ([[Indi]]'s; ×6)
* {{p|Runerigus}} ([[Rubina]]'s; ×6)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s)
* {{p|Samurott}} ([[Ann]]'s)
* {{p|Pawmot}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)
* {{p|Decidueye}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)
* {{p|Ribombee}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)
* {{p|Jolteon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Noibat}} ([[Yuha]]'s)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Explorers]]'; multiple)
* {{p|Granbull}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Gurdurr}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Malamar}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Thievul}} ([[Explorers]]')

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Diancie}}
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Dot]] with her {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}}, {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}, and {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, and the second features [[Roy]] with {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]].
* Despite {{m|Curse}} having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first time]] it's been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
** This is the longest period of time between the introduction of a [[move]] in the [[core series]] games and its first appearance in the animated series, excluding moves that have yet to debut.
* Despite making its [[List of Pokémon by animated series debut|debut]] in ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', 1,358 episodes earlier, this episode makes the first time that a {{p|Starmie}} has used a {{type|Psychic}} move in the animated series.
* [[Ult]], {{p|Sableye}}, Roy, Lucario, [[Friede]], and Instructor Starmie narrate the preview for the [[HZ134|next episode]].

===Errors===
===Dub edits===

==In other languages==


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(Japanese: '''最後の戦いへ''' ''To the Final Battle'') is the 133rd episode of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', and the 1,365th episode of the [[Pokémon animated series]]. It first aired in Japan on April 10, 2026.
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==Plot==
As the [[Brave Olivine]] approaches [[Mount Pericarp]], the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and their allies go over their plan one more time: they will divide into two teams, where [[Roy]], [[Ult]], and [[Friede]] will approach from the air and attract the [[Explorers]]' attention, while the other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s representing the 18 {{Tera|Tera Types}} will land and make their way towards the [[Laquium]] Core at the center of [[Laqua]] by foot, where [[Amethio]] and the [[Six Heroes]] will also be headed. The rest of the team will stay aboard the airship at the foot of the mountain, ready to take off if necessary. Dot emphasizes the importance of not letting any of the 18 Tera Type Pokémon to be [[fainting|defeated]], or otherwise, [[Pagogo]] won't have the power necessary to erase the Laquium Core. In [[Pericarp Town]] at the foot of the mountain, the townspeople act concerned upon noticing the Rising Volt Tacklers on the approach, but [[Yuha]], who has actually [[HZ084|met them before]], angrily calls everyone out and expresses his complete faith in [[Liko]] and her friends. With the Brave Olivine slows down on its final approach, Pagogo sends out a beam of light into the sky to act as a beacon for the Six Heroes. The landing airship is spotted by the Explorers, with an unsurprised [[Spinel]] ordering the Explorers agents to move out as planned to stop the Rising Volt Tacklers.

While Roy, Ult, and Friede make their planned approach from the air, they are intercepted by [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]], only to lure them away from the others as they make their way through the woods, noticing that absence of Pokémon, caused by the Explorers' activity. A sudden barrage of {{m|Dark Pulse}}s stops the land team, signaling them that the enemy is nearby, which Diana's Arcanine and Captain Pikachu intercept to protect everyone. In order to preserve Pagogo, Liko climbs on the back of [[Diana]]'s {{p|Arcanine}} with Diana, [[Ann]] and Captain Pikachu and flees while [[Dot]], {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] stay behind to fight the enemy, sending out {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, {{p|Decidueye}}, and {{p|Jolteon}}, respectively, to do so. The trio have their Pokemon attack the bushes the Dark Pulses are coming from, which unveil a trio of {{p|Cofagrigus}} and {{p|Runerigus}}. Nemona has Decidueye use {{m|Spirit Shackle}} on a Runerigus, while Penny has Jolteon use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on one of the Cofagrigus. Dot tries to stop them, sensing a trap, but the [[move|attacks]] are fired, taking down their respective targets suspiciously easily. The reason behind the easy defeats is quickly revealed as the two defeated {{t|Ghost}} Pokémon's {{m|Destiny Bond}}s activate, causing Decidueye and Jolteon to faint on the spot. Nemona and Penny [[recall]] their fainted Pokémon while their enemies, [[Rubina]] and [[Indi]], reveal themselves. Nemona and Penny are outraged by their underhanded tactic and send out {{p|Ribombee}} and {{p|Vaporeon}} to join Gholdengo in the battle. However, their opponents use Destiny Bond again, forcing the trio to hold off on attacking to avoid repeating their previous mistake. Rubina and Indi capitalize on their hesitation and have three of their Pokémon use {{m|Curse}}, starting to deal damage on the trio's Pokémon, while one of the Runerigus uses {{m|Mean Look}} to [[Escape prevention|prevent them from switching out]] and removing Curse's effect.

Fortunately, to Dot's delight and the enemy's frustration, Gholdengo turns out to be completely unaffected by Curse, thanks to its [[Ability]], {{a|Good as Gold}}. As the enemies continue using Destiny Bond, Dot and Gholdengo remain as the only ones capable of breaking the stalemate, though Dot remains hesitant due to the burden her plan would have on Gholdengo. The {{pkmn|category|Coin Entity Pokémon}}, however, is ready to take on this burden, so Dot has it use {{m|Make It Rain}}, defeating all four opposing Pokémon with a single attack. With only Gholdengo being defeated by Destiny Bond, the damages are minimized and Nemona and Penny are able to recall their Pokémon. Dot demands their enemies move aside, but instead, they send out a new trio of Cofagrigus and Runerigus, forcing the trio to send out {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}}, {{p|Pawmot}}, and {{p|Flareon}} to defend themselves. Rubina and Indi reveal that they're aware of the Rising Volt Tacklers' plan that requires all of the 18 Tera Types, use [[Strong Sphere]]s to power up their Pokémon, and prepare to repeat their earlier strategy again. However, before Curse can be activated, an attack coming from the woods strikes the Ghost Pokémon, catching Rubina and Indi by surprise. Simultaneously, a {{p|Dusknoir}} emerges from the shadows and negates the attempted Curse. Seizing the chance, Nemona has Pawmot use {{m|Double Shock}}, which defeats all of the Cofagrigus before they can use Destiny Bond. The three Runerigus try to use Destiny Bond, but the appearance of a {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}} intimidates them so much they stop using the move, giving Penny's Flareon a chance to finish them off with {{m|Heat Wave}}. Being out of usable Pokémon, Rubina and Indi are forced to retreat and prepare the next phase of their plan. Dot, Nemona, and Penny are greeted by their unexpected helper, [[Hamber]], who has now repaid [[HZ110|his debt to Dot]]. Hamber barely has time to introduce Ursaluna to the trio before a squadron of Explorers agents appears to confront them. Hamber tells the trio to move on. They thank him and run off as Hamber prepares to cut loose against his new adversaries.

Elsewhere, Roy, Ult, and Friede confront Coral and Sidian, who come to realize they've been led away. [[Chalce]] {{m|Teleport}}s in with her {{p|Xatu}} and declares their intention to defeat the three of them so that Terapagos can't use its power to erase the Laquium, revealing the Explorers' knowledge of the Rising Volt Tacklers' plan to Roy, Ult, and Friede as well. Chalce recalls Xatu and sends out {{p|Medicham}} to fight, while Coral and Sidian decide to battle using {{p|Glalie}} and {{p|Aerodactyl}}, respectively. Roy expresses his surprise at Sidian choosing to battle with a Pokémon other than {{p|Garganacl}}, with Sidian declaring that he's not going to reveal his tactics to them. Friede decides to also keep his own tactics hidden, recalling {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} and sending out {{p|Starmie}} instead. Roy and Ult follow the example as well by recalling {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}} and {{p|Dragonite}} and instead going with {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} and {{p|Sableye}}. All three of them [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] their respective Pokémon, but to their surprise, the three Explorers Admins do the exact same with their own Pokémon, showing that they too have surprisingly close bonds with their Pokémon. Coral's {{p|Glalie}} uses {{m|Blizzard}}, creating such a vicious snowstorm that it obstructs the Rising Volt Tacklers' view of their opponents, with Sidian's Aerodactyl ambushing Lucario with Iron Head, which it quickly dodges. To counter this, Friede has Starmie use {{m|Agility}} to dispel the snowy winds. While Starmie and Lucario start attacking Medicham, Ult's Sableye manages to jam Glalie's mouth with its big gem. Although this inadvertently allows Glalie to use the gem defensively against Sableye, Glalie's {{m|Ice Spinner}} eventually sends the gem flying, allowing Starmie to catch it and return it up Sableye, who starts admiring the Mysterious Pokémon. Taking advantage of this situation Aerodactyl attacks Starmie with Rock Blast, which it easily deflects, while Sableye in turn protects Starmie from Glalie's Sheer Cold. The confrontation between Mega-Evolved Pokémon rages on while Liko, Ann, and Diana approach the clearing at the center of Laqua.

==Major events==

* The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and their allies arrive at [[Laqua]], dividing into multiple battlefronts, but are intercepted by the [[Explorers]].
** [[Dot]], {{an|Nemona}}, and [[Penny]] face [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] and win.
** [[Roy]], [[Friede]], and [[Ult]] face [[Chalce]], [[Coral]], and [[Sidian]].
** [[Liko]], [[Diana]], and [[Ann]] continue towards the [[Laquium|Laquium Core]].
* [[Dot's Gholdengo]] is revealed to have {{a|Good as Gold}} as its [[Ability]].
* Coral and Sidian are revealed to own a [[Mega Ring]] each, as well as a [[Glalitite]] and an [[Aerodactylite]], respectively.
* Dot meets [[Hamber]] again.
{{animeevents|HZ}}

===Debuts===
====Pokémon debuts====
=====Main series debuts=====
* {{me|Aerodactyl}}
* {{me|Glalie}}

==Characters==
===Humans===
* [[Liko]]
* [[Roy]]
* [[Dot]]
* [[Ult]]
* [[Mollie]]
* [[Orla]]
* [[Ludlow]]
* [[Murdock]]
* [[Friede]]
* [[Hamber]]
* [[Coral]]
* [[Sidian]]
* [[Chalce]]
* [[Spinel]]
* [[Indi]]
* [[Rubina]]
* [[Ann]]
* {{an|Nemona}}
* [[Penny]]
* [[Diana]]
* [[Perrin]]
* [[Wy-Yes]]
* [[Yuha]]
* [[Yuha's father]]
* [[Pericarp Town]] citizens
* [[Explorers]]

===Pokémon===
* {{p|Meowscarada}} ({{OP|Liko|Meowscarada}})
* {{p|Hatterene}} ({{OP|Liko|Hatterene}})
* {{p|Terapagos}} ([[Liko]]'s; [[Pagogo]]; {{form|Terapagos|Normal Form}})
* {{p|Armarouge}} ({{OP|Liko|Armarouge}})
* {{p|Skeledirge}} ({{OP|Roy|Skeledirge}})
* {{p|Kilowattrel}} ({{OP|Roy|Kilowattrel}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{OP|Roy|Lucario}}; {{Shiny}}; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Lucario Z]])
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Friede]]'s; [[Captain Pikachu]])
* {{p|Quaquaval}} ({{OP|Dot|Quaquaval}})
* {{p|Tinkaton}} ({{OP|Dot|Tinkaton}})
* {{p|Gholdengo}} ({{OP|Dot|Gholdengo}})
* {{p|Sableye}} ([[Ult]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Sableye]])
* {{p|Dragonite}} ([[Ult]]'s)
* {{p|Chansey}} ({{OP|Mollie|Chansey}})
* {{p|Elekid}} ([[Orla]]'s)
* {{p|Quagsire}} ([[Ludlow]]'s)
* {{p|Lycanroc}} ({{OP|Murdock|Lycanroc}}; {{form|Lycanroc|Midday Form}})
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Friede|Charizard}})
* {{p|Starmie}} ([[Friede]]'s; Instructor Starmie; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Starmie]])
* {{p|Umbreon}} ([[Spinel]]'s)
* {{p|Dusknoir}} ([[Hamber]]'s)
* {{p|Ursaluna}} ([[Hamber]]'s; {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}})
* {{p|Glalie}} ([[Coral]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Glalie]])
* {{p|Scream Tail}} ([[Coral]]'s; Screamypuff)
* {{p|Garganacl}} ([[Sidian]]'s)
* {{p|Aerodactyl}} ([[Sidian]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Aerodactyl]])
* {{p|Medicham}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Mega Evolution|Mega Medicham]])
* {{p|Xatu}} ([[Chalce]]'s)
* {{p|Rotom}} ([[Chalce]]'s; [[Rotom Phone]])
* {{p|Cofagrigus}} ([[Indi]]'s; ×6)
* {{p|Runerigus}} ([[Rubina]]'s; ×6)
* {{p|Arcanine}} ([[Diana]]'s)
* {{p|Samurott}} ([[Ann]]'s)
* {{p|Pawmot}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)
* {{p|Decidueye}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)
* {{p|Ribombee}} ({{an|Nemona}}'s)
* {{p|Jolteon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Vaporeon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Flareon}} ([[Penny]]'s)
* {{p|Noibat}} ([[Yuha]]'s)
* {{p|Golbat}} ([[Explorers]]'; multiple)
* {{p|Granbull}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Gurdurr}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Malamar}} ([[Explorers]]')
* {{p|Thievul}} ([[Explorers]]')

==Trivia==
* [[Mega Nidothing's Mega Mega! Mega Evolution]]: {{p|Diancie}}
* The first [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series eyecatches|eyecatch]] features [[Dot]] with her {{TP|Dot|Quaquaval}}, {{TP|Dot|Tinkaton}}, and {{TP|Dot|Gholdengo}}, and the second features [[Roy]] with {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}, Mega {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, and [[Captain Pikachu]].
* Despite {{m|Curse}} having existed in the {{pkmn|games}} since [[Generation II]], this is the [[List of moves by animated series debut|first time]] it's been used in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
** This is the longest period of time between the introduction of a [[move]] in the [[core series]] games and its first appearance in the animated series, excluding moves that have yet to debut.
* Despite making its [[List of Pokémon by animated series debut|debut]] in ''[[EP007|The Water Flowers of Cerulean City]]'', 1,358 episodes earlier, this episode makes the first time that a {{p|Starmie}} has used a {{type|Psychic}} move in the animated series.
* [[Ult]], {{p|Sableye}}, Roy, Lucario, [[Friede]], and Instructor Starmie narrate the preview for the [[HZ134|next episode]].

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Laqua

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{{AnimeLocationInfobox
|name=Laqua
|characters=ラクア
|japanese=Rakua
|image=Mount Pericarp Laqua.png
|imagesize=250px
|caption=Laqua atop [[Mount Pericarp]]
|region=Unknown
|epicode=HZ075
|episode=The Wonders of the World!
|colorscheme=Paldea
}}

'''Laqua''' (Japanese: '''ラクア''' ''Rakua'') is an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive location in the [[Pokémon world]]. It is a mysterious, Pokémon paradise told in fairytales and also the only place where the [[Laquium]] crystals can be found in. It is located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], the "place where the land meets the sky".

As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Laqua's existence has become publicly known thanks to media manipulation orchestrated by [[Spinel]].

==History==
===Pre-series===
At some point in the past, a meteorite fell from space and crashed on the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], creating a huge crater where a special chemical reaction occurred, creating Laquium. Thanks to the energy generated by the Laquium, the bountiful environment of Laqua was eventually created. Overtime, fairytales started being told about Laqua, being known as the "Pokémon paradise".
[[File:Laqua Pidgeotto.png|250px|thumb|left|The [[Explorers]] travelling through Laqua]]
100 years prior to the events of the series, the [[Explorers]] [[Lucius]], [[Gibeon]], and [[Rystal]] had the goal to reach the Pokémon paradise named Laqua. After a long journey, the trio reached the Laqua, a beautiful paradise where all Pokémon, even [[Legendary Pokémon]], lived peacefully. Wondering how such a prosperous environment was created, they explored further in and discovered some pink crystals known as Laquium, which stimulated the growth of the plants around it, so much actually that it started devastating the land.
[[File:Pagogo seals Laqua.png|250px|thumb|right|[[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]] sealing the [[Laquium]] in a giant barrier]]
Lucius and Rystal then decided to leave Laqua, worried that the crystal could influence them. However, Gibeon disagreed and started using his [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to dig the crystals out, fascinated by their powers, but the crystals started to expand and spread its mist around, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go feral. Fearing they might bring the destruction of the world, Lucius called to his Six Heroes to stop it and even Gibeon's Zygarde tried to help. Gibeon fell into a crack created by the crystals, but Lucius and Rystal refused to give up: in response, [[Pagogo]] changed into its {{Form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}} and passed some of its [[Terastal energy|energy]] to the Six Heroes so all of them could seal the Laquium away inside a giant shield. Lucius remained trapped inside it, while Rystal was able to leave Laqua and raised their {{OBP|Layla|Horizons|daughter}} on her own.

After surviving his fall thanks to the monarch, Gibeon reformed the Explorers to return to Laqua and take control of the Laquium there. He had also established their headquarters on Mount Pericarp so they could observe Laqua.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
The [[Explorers]]' [[journey]] to Laqua inspired many legends of the "[[Lucius|Ancient Adventurer]]" and his [[Six Heroes]] reaching a legendary "Pokémon paradise".

Laqua was first mentioned, albeit not by name, in ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]''. It was part of the book [[Alex]] wrote about Lucius, describing it as a paradise sought by the Ancient Adventurer and his Pokémon, which they ultimately found and lived happily together in.
[[File:Laqua Ancient Adventurer Book.png|250px|thumb|left|Lucius and the [[Six Heroes]] in Laqua as depicted in [[Alex]]'s book]]
Laqua was briefly mentioned by Lucius in ''[[HZ023|Fiery Galarian Moltres]]'' in a vision created by the [[Pagogo|unnamed Pokémon]] in Liko's pendant, comforting his {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} before disappearing and leaving her wondering what it was.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', [[Diana]] revealed that Laqua is the name of the paradise that Lucius was looking for and that at some point {{an|Terapagos}} was with Lucius on this journey. It was implied that Terapagos may know where Laqua is located, as it jumped off the couch and headed towards the door after [[Liko]] mentioned the name, as if to go find it.

In ''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]'', Terapagos expressed its desire to find Laqua. Liko, understanding its feelings, brought the idea up to the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. They agreed to embark on this mission, but in order to complete it, needed to seek out the rest of the Six Heroes, the six Pokémon that accompanied Lucius in his adventure.

In ''[[HZ032|Lapras's Feelings for its Friends]]'', it was revealed that Lucius's Pokémon made a promise with him to reunite again and that Lucius became one with Laqua.

In ''[[HZ034|Respective Departures]]'', it was revealed that the [[Explorers]]' goal is also to find Laqua.

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', it was revealed that [[Gibeon]] wanted to go to Laqua in order to find more [[Laquium]], mysterious crystals that produce a pink mist similar to the mist seen in {{p|Terapagos}}'s vision. Additionally, he told [[Amethio]] that Terapagos was the key to the paradise's gate and that he should seize it once it "awakens".

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', [[Raifort]] mentioned that she had read about Laqua in a history book. According to legends, it was 100 days and 100 nights away from Paldea and covered in shades of pink. Over time, it became a legend and fell into oblivion.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] encountering the [[Explorers]]]]
In ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', Liko explained to [[Briar]] that she wanted to know more about Terapagos because it was related to Lucius, the Six Heroes, and Laqua.

In ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of the World!]]'', after [[Rystal]] was summoned at the [[Crystal Pool]], she told the story of the original Explorers, including their last adventure in Laqua, to the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Diana]]. After the end of the story, [[Friede]] asked her where Laqua is, though she didn't know since Lucius's Rayquaza was the one who took them there. However, Friede was determined that they could find it on their own.

In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Pagogo showed a flashback of Rystal and Lucius ready to find Laqua after forming the Six Heroes. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', after Rayquaza joined the Rising Volt Tacklers and Pagogo regained all of its power, a flashback showed Lucius, Gibeon, and Rystal, along with their Pokémon, ready to enter Laqua. Afterwards, the group returned to the [[Brave Olivine]] and started following Rayquaza and Pagogo to the paradise.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers arrived at [[Pericarp Town]] as Rayquaza flew off to the top of the [[Mount Pericarp|mountain]]. In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Liko, Roy, Dot, and Friede asked for information around town and learned that after the Explorers split up, the sun was blotted out, but after it reappeared, a [[Gibeon|long-haired scholar]] was found and treated by the {{OBP|matriarch|HZ084}}'s mother. After that, the group started making their way to Laqua, atop the mountain as Pagogo summoned each of the Six Heroes to aid them with the obstacles in their way.
[[File:OPJ32 Rotom Photo HZ088.png|170px|thumb|left|[[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Dot]], and [[Amethio]] battling the [[White Zygarde]]]]
In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after the Rising Volt Tacklers reached Laqua, the Black Rayquaza returned to its Poké Ball to rest after flying for so long as the group began exploring the area. On the next day, they found the barrier that was used to seal the Laquium, completely covered in moss and rocks. The barrier was broken by Pagogo and Liko returned it to its Poké Ball to rest. This allowed Friede to go on ahead to make sure it was safe for the younger members. However, Friede and Liko, Roy and Dot were confronted by the Explorers. In the [[HZ086|next episode]], [[Chalce]], [[Sidian]], and [[Coral]] revealed to the trio that the they actually knew Laqua's location all along and established their headquarters on Pericarp Mountain to observe it. As the trios battled each other, Friede battled [[Spinel]], which ended with the victory of the Rising Volt Tacklers, however, this allowed Gibeon to reach the Laquium and spread out its mist.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon started digging out Laquium to reach its core underground. Amethio and the Rising Volt Tacklers tried to stop him, but he only did when the Laquium Zygarde dug out broke away, revealing Lucius, who was still alive inside of it. He explains the plan he made with Rayquaza and Zygarde to destroy the Laquium with the help of Pagogo and the Rising Volt Tacklers, but Gibeon refuses to allow it. The other Explorers start using machine to activate the Laquium core and Gibeon convinces Zygarde to fight for his sake one last time, Pagogo starts gathering the power of the Six Heroes into itself to purify the Laquium, while Liko, Roy, Dot, and Amethio face Gibeon.
[[File:Laqua locked.png|250px|thumb|Laqua after being locked down by [[Exceed]]]]
In ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', the quartet worked together to defeat Zygarde and after Liko's Floragato evolved into Meowscarada and dealt enough damage, Zygarde forfeitted the battle and abandoned Gibeon, giving the victory to the heroes now that Gibeon can't battle anymore. After his defeat, Pagogo was finally ready and flew above the Laquium alongside the Six Heroes before transforming into its Stellar Form. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally erased all Laquium in Laqua. After his defeat, Gibeon finally learns the errors of his way thanks to both Lucius and Amethio. Due to the lack of Laquium, both Lucius and Gibeon started vanishing, but they were able say goodbye to the others before leaving to the afterlife, where they'll be able to see Rystal again. After Gibeon's death, Spinel takes over as the new leader of the Explorers and uses his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except Rayquaza) to go berserk. The six started fighting each other, causing a great destruction to Laqua as a result, which forces the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio to escape. One year later, Spinel, who's now the leader of the Explorers and [[Exceed]] has completely taken over Laqua and lied to the public that the damage there was caused by the Rising Volt Tacklers.
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==Geography==
[[File:Laqua withered area.png|thumb|250px|right|The withered forest of Laqua]]
Laqua is a vast, beautiful land with a bountiful environment located at the top of [[Mount Pericarp]], known by the inhabitants of [[Pericarp Town]] as the "place where the land meets the sky", being so high up that many clouds and rainbows appear around it. Such appearance gave it the title of "Pokémon paradise". It is composed of a huge forest, mountain, and a grassy plain, with rivers, bushes, and trees that grow giant [[berries]]. It was completly untouched by [[human]]s.

Thanks to the bountiful land of Laqua, it has become the home of many different [[wild]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, which includes even [[Legendary Pokémon]]. There, they live together in harmony, they aren't scared nor bothered by the presence of humans, remain peaceful even around their natural [[Pokémon predation|predators or preys]], and even the most temperamental of the Pokémon remain peaceful. [[Friede]] also says that Laqua is full of a special energy that attracts Pokémon there. Deeper in the forest, there is a much rougher area, full of gigantic, grayed out trees. According to [[Gibeon]], this area flourished just as much as the others, but it seems that it had suddenly withered away.

Even deeper into the forest, there's a gray, withered area, but to a much worse state than the previous one. All plants there are completly grayed out and dead. At the center of the area, there's a huge cluster of [[Laquium]], special crystals that hold an astounding amount of energy. It's thanks to that energy that Laqua is so bountiful, however, further exposure to that energy can cause Pokémon to go feral and the plants to grow so much that they wither away. In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', [[Lucius]] reveals that Laquium isn't originally from the Pokémon world, which implies it somehow landed there and created the Laqua paradise. Due to Gibeon's meddling with the crystals, the Laquium started expanding out and spreading its mist all over Laqua, destroying its environment and driving Pokémon berserk. Thanks to [[Pagogo]] and the [[Six Heroes]], the spreading of the Laquium and its mist was stopped, being sealed within a giant protective barrier, saving Laqua and the world from destruction.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Pagogo removed the barrier and in ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Gibeon reached the Laquium and forced it to start expanding and spread out its mist once again, which caused even more damage to Laqua. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Pagogo and the Six Heroes finally purified all of the Laquium there, but Lucius claimed that Laqua won't end, even without Laquium, all thanks to the flourishing system that was established there. In the same episode, [[Spinel]] took possession of Laqua for the Explorers, but he also used his Laquium Sphere to force the Six Heroes (except [[Black Rayquaza|Rayquaza]]) to go berserk, who started battling each other, which caused even more destruction across the Pokémon paradise. Due to the destruction caused by Spinel's horrifying actions, many of the Pokémon that lived in Laqua started fleeing the paradise for their own safety. One year after those events, Spinel claims that the environment there had begun to heal, but in [[HZ133]] it was revealed to be a complete lie, as the environment was still damaged and all the native Pokemon had since abandoned Laqua, leaving it uninhabited.

==Pokémon seen in Laqua==

{| style="margin:auto; width: 30%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Jumpluff|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiploom|Laqua.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Combee|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beautifly|Laqua.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Budew|disp=Budew (×2)|Laqua.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Marill|Laqua.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skitty|Laqua.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Altaria|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|dragon|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swablu|disp=Swablu (multiple)|Laqua Altaria Swablu.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latios|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Latias|Laqua Latios Latias.png|dragon|psychic|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sawsbuck|disp=Sawsbuck (×2)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Deerling|disp=Deerling (×3)|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Stantler|disp=Stantler (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Munna|Laqua Terrakion.png|psychic|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dunsparce|Laqua Terrakion.png|normal|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Terrakion|Laqua Terrakion.png|rock|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Articuno|Laqua Legendary birds.png|ice|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Zapdos|Laqua Zapdos.png|electric|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Moltres|Laqua Legendary birds.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Butterfree|disp=Butterfree (×2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Beedrill|Laqua Butterfree Beedrill.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgeotto|disp=Pidgeotto (multiple)|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Bidoof|disp=Bidoof (×2)|Laqua Bidoof.png|normal|link=no}} ♀
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Tauros|disp=Tauros (×2)|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Scolipede|Laqua Scolipede Tauros.png|bug|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxray|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Luxio|Laqua Luxray Luxio.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primarina|Laqua Primarina.png|water|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ivysaur|disp=Ivysaur (×2)|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Venusaur|Laqua Ivysaur Venusaur.png|grass|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefairy|disp=Clefairy (x3)|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Clefable|Laqua Clefairy Clefable.png|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Blitzle|disp=Blitzle (multiple)|Blitzle anime.png|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Boldore|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|rock|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wooloo|disp=Wooloo (multiple)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|normal|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Meganium|disp=Meganium (×6)|Laqua Blitzle Meganium Wooloo Boldore.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Torterra|disp=Torterra (×3)|Laqua Torterra Stantler.png|grass|ground|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Swampert|Laqua Swampert.png|water|ground|link=no}}

| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Wimpod|disp=Wimpod (×3)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Krabby|disp=Krabby (×2)|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Crabrawler|Laqua Wimpod Krabby Crabrawler.png|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Frogadier|disp=Frogadier (×3)|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Lumineon|Laqua Frogadier Lumineon.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Durant|disp=Durant (x3)|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|bug|steel|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Heatmor|Laqua Durant Heatmor.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Eevee|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|normal|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sylveon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fairy|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Flareon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Leafeon|Laqua Eeveelutions.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Primeape|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Hydreigon|Laqua Primeape Hydreigon.png|dark|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Spearow|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchinder|Laqua Spearow Pidgeotto Fletchinder.png|fire|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Skiddo|disp=Skiddo (x5)|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Virizion|Laqua Virizion Skiddo.png|grass|fighting|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pidgey|disp=Pidgey (x4)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Toucannon|disp=Toucannon (multiple)|Laqua Pidgey Toucannon.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Feraligatr|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Psyduck|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|water|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Surskit|Laqua Psyduck Feraligatr Surskit.png|bug|water|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vivillon|disp=Vivillon (Sun Pattern; x2)|Laqua Butterfree Vivillon.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Dartrix|Laqua Dartrix.png|grass|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Pansage|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Oddish|Laqua Oddish Pansage.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Fletchling|disp=Fletchling (x2)|Laqua Fletchling.png|normal|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Ribombee|Laqua Ribombee.png|bug|fairy|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Goomy|Laqua.png|dragon|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorino|Laqua.png|poison|link=no}} ♂
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Nidorina|Laqua.png|Poison|link=no}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Vikavolt|Laqua Vikavolt.png|bug|electric|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Sigilyph|Laqua Sigilyph.png|psychic|flying|link=no}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Laqua|Togekiss|Laqua Togekiss.png|fairy|flying|link=no}}
|}

== In other languages ==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{bronze color}}; border: 3px solid #{{bronze color dark}}"
!Language
!Name
!Origin
|-
|Japanese
|ラクア ''Laqua''
|From 楽園 ''rakuen'' (paradise) and ''aqua'' (Latin for water)
|-
|English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Indonesian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Turkish
|Laqua
|Same as its Japanese name
|-
|Korean
|라쿠아 ''Laqua''
|Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and mainland China}})
|拉庫雅 ''Lākùyǎ''{{tt|*|Taiwan}} 乐土 ''Lètǔ''{{tt|*|mainland China}}
|Transcription of its Japanese name From 乐土 ''lètǔ'' (paradise)
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|拉庫雅 ''Lāaifu'ngáh''
|Transcription of its Japanese name
|-
|Arabic
|لاكوا ''Lakwa''
|Transcription of its English name
|-
|Hebrew
|לאקווה ''Lakva''
|Transcription of its English name
|-
|Russian
|Лакуа ''Lakua''
|Transcription of its English name
|-
|Thai
|ลาควา ''Lakwa''
|Transcription of its Japanese name
|}

==Related articles==
{{Rising Volt Tacklers}}
{{Explorers}}
{{miscanime}}
{{DoubleProjectTag|Anime|Locations|locations in the animated series.}}

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Spirit Shackle (move)

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{{MoveInfobox
|n=662
|name=Spirit Shackle
|jname=かげぬい
|jtrans=Shadow Stitching
|jtranslit=Kagenui
|gameimage=Spirit Shackle IX.png
|gameimage2=Spirit Shackle IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Ghost
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power={{tt|90|80 prior to Champions}}
|accuracy=100
|gen=VII
|touches=no
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|sound=no
|target=anyadjacent
}}

'''Spirit Shackle''' (Japanese: '''かげぬい''' ''Shadow Stitching'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Ghost}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation VII]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Decidueye}}.

It can be upgraded to the special [[Z-Move]] {{m|Sinister Arrow Raid}} by Decidueye holding [[Decidium Z]].

==Effect==
Spirit Shackle inflicts damage and [[Escape prevention|prevents]] the target from [[Escape|fleeing]] or [[Recall|switching out]] as long as the user remains in battle. {{a|Wimp Out}}, {{a|Emergency Exit}}, the [[Red Card]], the [[Shed Shell]], and the [[Eject Button]] can bypass this effect.
===Generation VII===
Spirit Shackle has base power of 80.
===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl====
Spirit Shackle cannot be selected in a battle.
===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Champions====
Spirit Shackle's base power was increased to 90.
==Description==
{{movedesc|Ghost}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShLA}}|The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from escaping.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from fleeing.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Champs}}|Gives the target the Can't Escape status.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Ghost|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g6=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=1|g8g={{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}}}
{{Moveentry/3|0724|Decidueye|type=Grass|type2=Ghost|1|Flying|Flying|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|1, {{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Ghost|3}}

==In other games==
==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Spirit Shackle|type=Ghost
|stars=4
|pow=70.70078
|charge=1.02
|range=Homing
|hits=1
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=Prevents the foe from moving}}

===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{ghost color}}; border:3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; text-align:center; width:80%"
|- style="background: #{{ghost color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Name
! {{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! Move gauge cost
! MP (uses)
! Base {{color2|000|power}}
! Max {{color2|000|power}}
! {{color2|000|Accuracy}}
! Target
! Effect tag
! Description
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Playable {{color2|000|Sync pair|sync pair(s)}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|style="{{roundybl|5px}}"|Spirit Shackle
{{statustable|Physical}}
|3
|—
|80
|96
|100%
|An opponent
|—
|Applies the Restrain effect to the target.
|style="{{roundybr|5px}}"|{{sync|Selene|Decidueye}}
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! colspan=12 |{{color2|000|Buddy move}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|Solitary Spirit Shackle
{{statustable|Physical}}
|2
|—
|200
|240
|100%
|All opponents
|—
|'''Activation Condition:''' When the user's Attack is raised.

'''Deactivation Condition:''' Cannot be deactivated.

Lowers the target's Defense by one stat rank. Applies the Restrain effect to the target. The power of this move is not lowered even if there are multiple targets. If the remaining MP for the user's Ghost Wish is one or more when attacking with this move, reduces those MP by one and grants all of the following effects: Turns the field of play's zone into a Ghost Zone. (A Ghost Zone powers up Ghost-type attacks.) Increases the user's Physical Moves ↑ Next effect by two ranks.
|{{sync|Elio|Decidueye}}
|}

==={{g|UNITE}}===
In Pokémon UNITE, Spirit Shackle is {{p|Decidueye}}'s first move. It is obtained by evolving from {{p|Dartrix}} and upgrading {{m|Leafage}} into it instead of {{m|Razor Leaf}}. The user charges power before firing a large arrow in the designated direction. Damage dealt increases the longer power is charged (with 6 breakpoints), but movement speed is decreased by 25% while charging. If this move hits after power is charged to the maximum, it can stitch enemies to the ground. The affected enemy has their movement speed decreased by 80% for a short time while in the area, and receives damage upon leaving the area. A maximum of 3 uses can be kept in reserve for this move. At level 11, the move deals 15% more damage to enemies under 50% HP.

===[[Pokémon GO]]===
In Pokémon GO, Spirit Shackle is a Charged Attack that has been available since January 6, 2024.

{{GoChargedAttack
|id=
|move=Spirit Shackle
|type=Ghost
|pow=70
|energy=33
|duration=2.5
|damage_window=2-3.4
|pow_trainer=50
|energy_trainer=40
|effect=[[File:GO drop arrow.png|16px]] 1 Opponent Defense
|effect_chance=33
|users={{MSP/GO|0724|Decidueye}}
}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from moving.|image1=Hau Decidueye Spirit Shackle.png|image1p=Hau's Decidueye|image2=Nemona Decidueye Spirit Shackle.png|image2p=Nemona's Decidueye|image3=Decidueye Spirit Shackle.png|image3p=Trainer's Decidueye|image4=Spirit Shackle effect anime.png|image4p=Target unable to move}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=724|pkmn=Decidueye|method=Decidueye draws an arrow quill from its wing, with a shadowy aura surrounding the tip after it's drawn, and fires it at the opponent. The arrow loops around the opponent before striking the ground in front of it, creating a burst of blue fire-like energy around the opponent or sticking the opponent's shadow in place, preventing the opponent from moving. Or the arrow simply flies in a straight direction which then strikes and pierces the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Battle Royal Trainers#Decidueye Trainer|user1=A Trainer's Decidueye|startcode=SM063|startname=Pushing the Fiery Envelope!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=ghost|user=Hau|user1=Hau's Decidueye|startcode=SM132|startname=Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!}}
{{movebtm|type=ghost|user=Nemona (anime)|user1=Nemona's Decidueye|startcode=HZ115}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{movemanga|type=ghost|exp=yes|gen=The user attacks while simultaneously stitching the target's shadow to the ground to prevent the target from moving.|image1=Moon Decidueye Spirit Shackle.png|image1p=Decidueye}}
{{movep|type=ghost|ms=724|pkmn=Decidueye|method=Decidueye draws an arrow quill from its wing and fires it at the opponent. The arrow hits the opponent's shadow, stopping their movements.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=ghost|user=Moon's Decidueye|startcode=PASM37|startname=Finale!! The Battle Against the Other Dimension!|notes=Debut}}

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Ghost
|genVII=Spirit Shackle VII
|genVII2=Spirit Shackle VII 2
|genVIII=Spirit Shackle VIII
|genVIII2=Spirit Shackle VIII 2
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen
|type=Ghost
|Masters=Spirit Shackle Masters
}}

==Trivia==
* This move [[Greninja (BREAKpoint 40)|originated]] as a TCG {{TCG|attack}}.
* The move's Japanese name, ''kagenui'' ("shadow stitching"), refers to a {{jwp|忍法#忍び道具を使う術|fabled ninja technique}} that restrains a target's movements by pinning their shadow with a kunai or shuriken.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{ghost color}}|bordercolor={{ghost color dark}}
|zh_yue=縫影 ''{{tt|Fùhng Yéng|Shadow Stitching}}''
|zh_cmn=縫影 / 缝影 ''{{tt|Fèng Yǐng|Shadow Stitching}}''
|fr=Tisse Ombre
|de=Schattenfessel
|it=Cucitura d'Ombra
|hi=स्पिरिट शैकल ''Spirit Shackle''
|id=Menjahit Bayangan
|ko=그림자꿰매기 ''{{tt|Geurimja Kkwemaegi|Shadow Stitching}}''
|pl=Pęta Ducha
|pt_br=Manilha Sombria
|pt_eu=Sombra Presa
|ru=Спиритические Оковы ''{{tt|Spiriticheskiye Okovy|Spiritual Shackles}}''
|es=Puntada Sombría
|th=เย็บเงา ''{{tt|Yep Ngao|Shadow Stitching}}''
|tr=Ruh Kelepçesi
|vi=Mũi Khâu Bóng Ma
}}
{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Trapping moves]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]

[[de:Schattenfessel]]
[[es:Puntada Sombría]]
[[fr:Tisse Ombre]]
[[it:Cucitura d'Ombra]]
[[ja:かげぬい]]
[[zh:缝影（招式）]]

Nemona (anime)

2026-04-10T11:01:20Z

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{{Character Infobox
|color={{scarlet color}}
|corecolor={{scarlet color light}}
|bordercolor={{scarlet color dark}}
|name=Nemona
|jname=ネモ
|tmname=Nemo
|image=Nemona HZ.png
|size=x400px
|caption=Nemona
|gender=Female
|eyes=Orange
|hair=Black
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Paldea]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{scarlet color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]''
|counterpart=[[Nemona]]
|enva=Yolis Arroyo
|jpva=[[Eri Kitamura]]
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{scarlet color light}}
|member=[[Paldea League]]
|rank={{pkmn|Champion}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{scarlet color light}}
|member=[[Naranja Academy]] Student council
|rank=President
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{scarlet color light}}
|series=''{{OBP|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure|manga}}''
|debut=[[HZM03]] ([[Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure (manga)|PM]])
}}
|}
'''Nemona''' (Japanese: '''ネモ''' ''Nemo'') is a supporting character in {{aniseries|HZ}}. She is a {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked {{pkmn|Trainer}} who first appeared in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]''.

Nemona is also the current student council president of [[Naranja Academy]] and eventually became a friendly [[rival]] to [[Roy]], often challenging him to battle.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
Prior to the events of the series, Nemona challenged the [[Paldea League]] and managed to become a {{pkmn|Champion}}-ranked Trainer. This made her famous among Trainers in the [[Paldea]] [[region]].

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Nemona Liko Roy.png|250px|left|thumb|Nemona with [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]]]
Nemona first appeared in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'' while winning a battle against a Trainer. Some time before meeting [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], Nemona came to [[Artazon]] town to meet with [[Brassius]] and discuss his absence from the [[Gym]]. Upon being introduced to the young Trainers, Nemona joined them to go to the Gym and meet Brassius. During the meeting, they discussed their works and when Roy spoke about the [[Black Rayquaza]], Brassius kicked everyone out of his house. While discussing why Brassius acted the way he did, Liko came to the conclusion that Brassius might have {{wp|writer's block}}. After that, Nemona took Liko and Roy to the {{DL|Artazon|Sunflora Lawn}} and decided to group as many {{p|Sunflora}} to create inspiration for Brassius again, showing them later that she managed to gather fifteen species. After Brassius saw the group's determination and his {{p|Dolliv}}'s insistence, Brassius presented Nemona, Liko and Roy with a work based on his vision of {{p|Rayquaza}}. As soon as Brassius challenged Roy to a {{pkmn|battle}}, Nemona watched the battle along with Liko and explained some concepts like {{Tera}}stallization to her. At the end, Brassius presented another work of his to the group, one based on the forest's {{DL|Six Heroes|Arboliva}}.
[[File:Nemona Liko Roy Dot HZ046.png|250px|thumb|Nemona reuniting with Liko, Roy, and Dot at [[Naranja Academy]]]]
In the [[HZ011|next episode]], Nemona accompanied Liko, Roy, and [[Mollie]] into the [[Arboliva's Forest]]. Upon arriving, Nemona said goodbye to the group and said that the next time she would met them, she would like to have a battle with Roy.

Nemona appeared in a flashback to Liko and Roy's journey in ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]''.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Nemona reunited with Liko and Roy and met [[Dot]] after they enrolled at [[Naranja Academy]] to train for the [[Tera Training]]. During the reunion, Liko and Roy discovered that Nemona's Pawmo evolved, and shortly thereafter, Nemona challenged Roy to a battle but was stopped by [[Clavell]]. Shortly after, Nemona showed off the Academy to the freshmen and introduced [[Elite Four]] members [[Rika]] and [[Hassel]] to her friends. After Liko and [[Ann]]'s battle, Nemona appeared again wanting to battle but was interrupted by the ringing of the Academy's bell.
[[File:Roy and Nemona.png|left|250px|thumb|Nemona and Roy]]
In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'', Nemona was in Artazon again helping with an Art Festival that would be held by Naranja Academy and Brassius: Upon meeting Roy again, Nemona immediately challenged him to a battle which she won without much difficulty, despite Roy and {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} gave their best. After the battle, Nemona took her friends to the workshop where work was being done. After Liko, Roy and Dot showed off their art, Nemona watched Roy's battle against Brassius. [[HZ060|Some time later]], it was revealed that Nemona took a photo with Liko, Roy and Dot before separating from the group.

In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Nemona reunited with Liko, Roy, and Dot when they returned to Naranja Academy, after explaining their next challenge, Nemona watched the students' battles against Paldea's Elite Four. After Roy's defeat in the battle against Hassel, Nemona came personally to tell him to continue doing his best. In [[HZ056|next episode]], Nemona watched Liko and [[Katy]]'s battle against Rika alongside Roy and [[Ann]].

In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', it was revealed that Nemona traveled to [[Montenevera]], and after saving {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}} from falling from the sky, Nemona reunited with Liko, Roy, and Dot again. Soon after, Nemona watched alongside Liko and Dot as Roy battled [[Ryme]], and when Roy was defeated, Nemona joined the girls to see how Roy and Fuecoco were doing. In the [[HZ062|following episode]], in order to cheer Roy up, Nemona held a [[Hyper Training]] with him and Fuecoco. As the afternoon wore on, Nemona joined the group and heard the story of why Roy likes to sing. Later, Nemona watched Roy and Ryme's [[rematch]] and after Roy's victory, she congratulated him for advancing another step in the Tera Training.
[[File:Nemona Arven Penny HZ067.png|250px|thumb|Nemona with [[Penny]] and [[Arven]]]]
In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', Nemona met with Liko, Roy, and Dot again. After talking about the progress of the Tournament for the Tera Training students, she watched the battles while Liko and Roy solved a problem at Naranja Academy involving the [[Explorers]]. In the [[HZ067|next episode]], Nemona praised Roy and Liko's heroic actions in saving the school from the Explorers, whom she heard from [[Penny]]. Soon after, Nemona watched Liko and Roy's battle alongside Penny and [[Arven]], and after Roy's victory, Nemona congratulated him on the result and said she was proud of Roy's progress up to that point alongside Ryme.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Nemona was at Naranja Academy strolling around when she noticed [[Dendra]] and her {{p|Hariyama}} chasing after [[Ult]], believing he was up to no good. Nemona and Dendra caught Ult and his {{p|Sableye}}. Eventually, Nemona reunited with Liko, Roy, and Dot, who clarified that Ult was their teammate. Nemona then decided to challenge Roy to a [[Double Battle]], having wanted to battle him again after a long time, which he eagerly accepted, with Nemona's Pawmot and {{p|Ribombee}} against [[Roy's Crocalor]] and {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}. It was an intense battle, with Nemona using various tactics to defend, heal, and attack, but Roy was able to employ clever tactics to overcome these measures. In the climax of the battle, Nemona {{Tera}}stallized her Pawmot while Roy [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] his Lucario, with Lucario emerging victorious. Pawmot's defeat led to Roy being declared the winner. After the battle, Nemona congratulated Roy, while Ult wanted to battle her next. To everyone's surprise, Penny challenged Dot to a battle instead. In the [[HZ102|next episode]], Nemona analyzed the battle between Penny and Dot. At the end of the day, when saying goodbye to the group, she highlighted how much they have evolved as people and Trainers and that she expects great things from them.

In [[HZ115]], Nemona returned as a student at [[Blueberry Academy]]. She had a Double Battle against Roy, using her Pawmot and {{p|Decidueye}} to battle Crocalor and Lucario. Using Decidueye's {{m|Spirit Shackle}} to stop Lucario from moving, Nemona was able to defeat Lucario before defeating Crocalor, winning her the match. After the battle, Nemona returned to [[Paldea]].
[[File:Nemona Strong Sphere HZ126.png|250px|left|thumb|Nemona witnessing the use of a [[Strong Sphere]] on a Pokémon for the first time]]
In [[HZ126]], Nemona participated in a meeting between Clavell, Geeta, Penny, and the Rising Volt Tacklers regarding the data [[HZ120|they collected]] from the [[Strong Sphere]]. After the Strong Sphere was banned at Naranja Academy, Nemona watched the battle between Liko and [[Dash]], where she witnessed the item's destructive potential. Later, after learning about all the events the Rising Volt Tacklers witnessed, Nemona volunteered alongside Penny to fight against the [[Explorers]]' plans.

In [[HZ127]], Nemona battled against Roy with her Pawmot against Roy's Lucario once again. After a tough fight, Nemona Terastallized Pawmot while Roy Mega-evolved his Lucario, with both Pokemon clashing attacks with each other. In the end Pawmot dodged Lucario's final attack at the last moment and defeated it with Mach Punch, winning Nemona the battle.

In [[HZ131]], Nemona, along with Penny and Ann, traveled to [[Levincia]] to reunite with the Rising Volt Tacklers. Some time later, she joined the others and they watched Roy's battle against [[Master Mayonnaise]]. During the battle, Nemona was able to perceive that Roy was out of sync with {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, which prevented it from Mega Evolving. In the [[HZ132|next episode]], Nemona traveled with the group to [[Diana]]'s castle in [[Galar]]. During Roy's rematch against Master Mayonnaise, Nemona joined Liko and explained to her about the bond that Roy and his Pokémon had regarding [[Aura]].
{{-}}

===Character===
[[File:Nemona ready battle.png|thumb|250px|Nemona ready to battle]]
Nemona is a very friendly and kind person, quickly making friends with [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]. Nemona has a very supportive personality, showing this when she tried to encourage Roy to continue doing his best in battles after being defeated by [[Hassel]].

She also has a huge passion for [[Pokémon battle]]s, challenging different Trainers as she encounters them on her way to a battle. During the time that Liko and Roy spent at [[Naranja Academy]], Nemona often challenged people to battle, but was always interrupted by something. In addition to this, in ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', Nemona revealed that she enjoys following some events that involve Pokémon battles, which motivated her to travel to [[Montenevera]] just to watch the battles that happened at [[Ryme]]'s show.

As expected from a {{pkmn|Champion}}, Nemona is well respected in the [[Paldea]] [[region]], as shown during her [[HZ010|first appearance]] and when Nemona met [[Dot]] who was quite embarrassed in Nemona's presence. It is indicated that this recognition of Nemona's abilities extended to other regions, as in [[HZ115]], it was shown that the students of [[Blueberry Academy]] were quite impressed with Nemona. Despite her young age she is shown to be very knowledgeable about various topics in the Pokémon world such as the [[Terastal phenomenon]] and [[Aura]].

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Nemona's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:

====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nemona
|pkmn=Pawmot
|tera=Fighting
|type1=Electric
|type2=Fighting
|stage1=Pawmo
|img=Nemona Pawmo.png
|cap=Nemona's Pawmo
|img2=Nemona Pawmot.png
|cap2=Nemona's Pawmot
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|vajp=Kei Shindō
|vaen=Erica Schroeder
|desc={{p|Pawmot}} is Nemona's first known Pokémon and is usually seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]]. It first appeared as a {{p|Pawmo}} in ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'', where it was seen battling a Trainer's {{p|Skiploom}}, which it defeated with {{m|Spark}}. During the encounter with [[Brassius]], Pawmo was frequently hit by the oil of his {{p|Dolliv}}.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Pawmo was revealed to have [[Evolution|evolved]] into Pawmot.

In ''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'', Nemona used Pawmot in her battle against [[Roy]], where it battled against his {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}}. After a tough battle, Pawmot emerged victorious, defeating Fuecoco with {{m|Double Shock}}.

In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'', Nemona had Pawmot save {{TP|Liko|Terapagos}} from falling from the sky. In the [[HZ062|following episode]], Pawmot was used by Nemona to help Roy and Fuecoco in a [[Hyper Training]] session.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Nemona partnered Pawmot and {{p|Ribombee}} for a [[Double Battle]] against Roy's Crocalor and {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}. After Roy [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] Lucario, Nemona {{Tera}}stallized Pawmot into a pure {{type|Fighting}}, but it ended up being defeated, thus making Nemona lose by default.

In [[HZ115]], Pawmot was used in another Double Battle, this time partnered with Nemona's {{p|Decidueye}} again battling against Lucario and Crocalor. Thanks to the training Nemona received at the [[Blueberry Academy]] and Nemona's strategy with Decidueye's {{m|Spirit Shackle}}, Pawmot managed to defeat Lucario, and then Pawmot, by Terastalizing and using a Focus Punch against Crocalor, was able to defeat it.

Pawmot's known moves are {{m|Spark}}, {{m|Quick Attack}}, {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Double Shock}}, {{m|Discharge}}, {{m|Mach Punch}}, and {{m|Focus Punch}}.
}}
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nemona
|pkmn=Ribombee
|type1=Bug
|type2=Fairy
|img=Nemona Ribombee.png
|epnum=HZ101
|epname=Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Ribombee}} is Nemona's second known Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Nemona partnered Ribombee and {{p|Pawmot}} for a [[Double Battle]] against [[Roy's Crocalor]] and {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}. Throughout the battle, Ribombee acted as a support Pokémon, healing up and restoring Pawmot's stamina, as well as protecting their side of the field with different [[status move]]s. At the end, however, Pawmot ended up being defeated, thus making Nemona lose by default.

Ribombee's known moves are {{m|Pollen Puff}}, {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Sticky Web}}, and {{m|Energy Ball}}.
}}
{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Nemona
| pkmn = Decidueye
| stage1 = Rowlet
| stage2 = Dartrix
| type1 = Grass
| type2 = Ghost
| img = Nemona Decidueye.png
| cap = Nemona's Decidueye
| epnum = HZ115
| epname =
| vajp =
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Decidueye}} is Nemona's third known Pokémon. In [[HZ115]], it was revealed that Decidueye evolved from a {{p|Rowlet}} that Nemona captured upon arriving in [[Blueberry Academy]].

Nemona used Decidueye in her [[Double Battle]] against [[Roy]] where it was able to trap Roy's {{shiny}} {{TP|Roy|Lucario}} with {{m|Spirit Shackle}}, allowing {{p|Pawmot}} to defeat it.

In [[HZ133]], Decidueye was used to defeat one of Rubina's Runerigus, but fainted due to the effects of Destiny Bond.

Decidueye's known moves are {{m|Phantom Force}}, {{m|Leaf Blade}}, {{m|Spirit Shackle}} and {{m|Razor Leaf}}.
}}


====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Nemona
|pkmn=Sunflora (×15)
|type1=Grass
|img=Nemona Sunflora.png
|epnum=HZ010
|epname=Nemona and Brassius and...
|desc=As part of trying to create inspiration for [[Brassius]], Nemona, [[Liko]], and [[Roy]] collected several wild {{p|Sunflora}} that were in the town of [[Artazon]]. At the end of the count, Nemona managed to gather fifteen of them, second only to Liko.

None of Sunflora's moves are known.
}}

===Achievements===
====Badges obtained====
This listing is of the [[Badge]]s Nemona has obtained in the [[Paldea]] [[region]]:
* At least eight Badges (prior to ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'')

====Pokémon League====
Nemona has competed in the [[Paldea League]]. Her rank is as follows:
* Rank {{pkmn|Champion}} (prior to ''[[HZ010|Nemona and Brassius and...]]'')

===Extracurricular activities===
[[File:Nemona Art HZ048.png|250px|thumb|Nemona's artwork for the [[Artazon Art Festival]]]]
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Nemona participated in the following events:
* [[Artazon Art Festival]] (''[[HZ048|Sparkle! The Glow of Fire and Art!]]'')

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{scarlet color light}}|bordercolor={{scarlet color}}
|ja=喜多村英梨 ''[[Eri Kitamura]]''
|en=Yolis Arroyo
|zh_yue=陳雪瑩 ''Shirley Chan''
|nl=Djin Kastje([[HZ010]]-[[HZ101]]) Maria Hengst([[HZ101]]-present)
|ar=فانيسا البطي ''Vanessa Albouti
|fi=Jenny Ye
|he=דפנה מירוצ'ניקוב ''Dafna Mirochnikov''
|it=Elena Cavalli Carbone
|no=Gulla Nordmoen
|pt_br=Carolina Iecker
|es_la=Gabriela Ortiz
|es_eu=Laura Nogales}}

===Main outfit===
[[File:Nemona anime.png|250px|left|thumb|Nemona's main outfit]]
[[File:Nemona Winter Uniform.png|250px|thumb|Nemona wearing the Winter Uniform.]]
Nemona's main outfit is identical to the one she wears in [[Pokémon Scarlet]], which is the official uniform of the [[Naranja Academy]].
===Other outfits===

====Other clothing====
In ''[[HZ061|Resonating Spirits in a Challenge to Ryme!]]'' and ''[[HZ062|A New Song for Fuecoco]]'', Nemona was shown wearing winter clothing during her stay in [[Montenevera]].
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===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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====Eyecatch====
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====Other====
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|Key frame from [[HZ048]]<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1785942300545466695</ref>
|Key frame from ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1938115009097437405</ref>
|Artwork from "After the story" <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1674613737280659456</ref>
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|Second poster for the [[Rising Again]] arc
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==In the manga==
[[File:Nemona PHZCWBR.png|220px|thumb|Nemona in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Nemona briefly appeared in [[HZM03]].
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==Trivia==
* In an interview with {{wp|Oricon}} magazine, [[Eri Kitamura]] spoke a little about her vision for Nemona: for her, although Nemona is a veteran {{pkmn|Trainer}}, her willingness to battle means that other people do not see her as a mature Trainer.<ref>https://twitter.com/oricon_anime_/status/1785972504659468395</ref>
* When {{Tera}}stallizing her Pokémon, Nemona uses the phrase (Japanese: '''輝け！輝け！私の最高の宝物！''' ''Shine! Shine! My greatest treasure!'').

==Names==
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! Language
! Name
! Origin
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|Japanese
|ネモ ''Nemo''
|From the genus ''{{wp|Nemophila}}''
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|English
|Nemona
|Similar to her Japanese name
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|German
|Nemila
|From the genus ''Nemophila''
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|Spanish
|Mencía
|From ''{{wp|Nemophila menziesii}}'' (baby blue eyes)
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|French
|Menzi
|From ''Nemophila menziesii''
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|Italian
|Nemi
|From the genus ''Nemophila''
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|Korean
|네모 ''Nemo''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
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|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|妮莫 ''Nímò / Nīmò''
|rowspan="2" |Transcription of her Japanese name
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|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|妮莫 ''Nèihmohk''
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|Indonesian
|Nemola
|From the genus ''Nemophila''
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|Brazilian Portuguese
|Noêmia
|From the genus ''Nemophila''
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|European Portuguese
|Némona
|Similar to her Japanese name
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|Thai
|เนโม ''Nemo''
|Transcription of her Japanese name
|}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[Nemona]]
* [[Nemona (Masters)]]
* [[Nemona (Adventures)]]

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Friede

2026-04-10T10:56:00Z

Will of DC:

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'''Friede''' (Japanese: '''フリード''' ''Friede''<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_pr/status/1717103709245821142 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR).] Posted on October 25, 2023.</ref>) is a [[Pokémon Professor]], one of the founders and the former leader of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] who appears in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''.

==In animation==
===History===
====Pre-series====
[[File:Young Friede.png|250px|left|thumb|Friede prior to forming the Rising Volt Tacklers]]
Friede grew up somewhere in the [[Kanto]] [[region]] with his childhood friend [[Orla]] and had {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} as his [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. After Orla moved to [[Slateport City]] in the [[Hoenn]] region, Friede finished growing up in Kanto and was taught by [[Lucca]]. He came to know the [[Roy's grandfather|elder]] on an [[Roy's hometown|island]] in Kanto as he looked after him. Also, Friede met [[Ludlow]] and came to see him as a mentor. Friede eventually became a [[Pokémon Professor]], after quitting his job at [[Exceed]] because he didn't want to be cooped up in a lab and lost the passion for researching, and began to live the carefree life with Ludlow on his [[fishing]] boat.

As revealed in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', Friede was in the [[Paldea]] region with Ludlow when Lucca introduced him to a [[Flying Pikachu]], reigniting his passion for research. Friede eventually managed to convince Pikachu to become partners with him and traveled to Hoenn, where he had Orla convert Ludlow's fishing boat into an airship, which Friede named the [[Brave Olivine]]. Once the job was done, Orla and Ludlow joined Friede as the founding members of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], with [[Captain Pikachu|Pikachu]] serving as the airship's figurehead captain.

Later, Friede met [[Murdock]], [[Wy-Yes]], and [[Mollie]] as they joined the Rising Volt Tacklers. Sometime after Wy-Yes left to become a journalist, Friede met Murdock's niece, [[Dot]], as he asked her for help in making an app for the team, which she accepted and joined the team. One day, Friede was contacted by Lucca as she asked him to bring her daughter [[Liko]], who was attending [[Indigo Academy]] in Kanto, to Paldea and protect her during the journey there.

====''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''====
[[File:Friede and Amethio rivalry.png|250px|thumb|Friede's rivalry with Amethio]]
Friede debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. He was first seen coming to Liko's rescue on his Charizard's back after she was confronted by [[Amethio]]. His Charizard went up against [[Amethio's Ceruledge]], but the confrontation ended abruptly after they witnessed the power Liko's mysterious pendant held. After rescuing her and {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} from falling in [[HZ002|the next episode]], Friede flew her back to the [[Brave Olivine]] and introduced them to the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers. The [[Explorers]] soon attacked the ship, and Friede challenged Amethio to a battle, this time using [[Captain Pikachu]] against Amethio's Ceruledge, only for the battle to be cut short by Liko. After Liko's Sprigatito unleashed a {{m|Leafage}} strong enough to break the barrier around the battlefield, Friede and Liko watched powerlessly as the Explorers fled, kidnapping Sprigatito in the process.

In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Friede and some of the Rising Volt Tacklers got together to search for Liko's Sprigatito. When [[Murdock]]'s {{p|Rockruff}} found [[Onia]] shopping, Friede and Liko chased her back to a warehouse. There, he clashed against Amethio once again; this time, however, as a distraction to allow for Liko and Rockruff to be able to track down Sprigatito. After they found her, Friede and Liko made their escape. At the end of the day, Friede confirmed that Liko's mother asked the group to protect Liko and they decide to team up to uncover the mysteries surrounding Liko's pendant.

In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Friede spotted a familiar island off the coast of Kanto and docked the Brave Olivine for maintenance to be done on the airship. In order to gather materials, he sought the alder, but left empty-handed. In the [[HZ005|next]] [[HZ006|episodes]], Friede confronted Amethio once again on the island's shore. He managed to stall the Explorers's admin with Charizard, but got distracted for a moment, allowing his opponent to launch an assault on Liko, whose pendant activated at the right time to protect her. As the battle went on, Liko's pendant and Roy's [[Ancient Poké Ball]] reacted to each other's presence, which resulted in a [[Black Rayquaza]] being released from the Poké Ball and quickly forcing the Explorers to retreat with a {{m|Draco Meteor}}.

In ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', Friede set up a special training session for Liko and Roy after being moved by their determination to get stronger. For the newly-recruited Rising Volt Tacklers to win, they only needed to land a single hit on his Pikachu, which proved to be much more difficult than it initially seemed due to his {{m|Double Team}}. After a break, he encouraged them both to battle against each other in order to see how much they've grown after the training.
[[File:Friede and Lucca.png|thumb|250px|left|Friede and Lucca]]
In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', after finding out there was a communication issue around their area, Friede went out with his Pikachu and Charizard and he soon found a {{p|Magneton}} using its magnetic field. Friede scared it away with his Pikachu, after that he was able to get a call from Liko, asking him if he could get water for the {{Berries}} that they planted, so he brought [[Ludlow]] with him to use his {{p|Quagsire}}'s {{m|Rain Dance}}. Friede later went to the [[Artazon]]'s library to find information about the Ancient Poké Ball. Coincidentally, he met his former homeroom teacher<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1789460483508260947?t=4BnStqkVp1nrKLTEclpsrQ&s=19</ref> [[Lucca]], whose {{p|Squawkabilly}} gave him a hint that Liko's grandmother [[Diana]] was currently in [[Galar]].

In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', Friede dispersed a group of Magneton disturbing the connection around the Brave Olivine. Fending them off, he restored the connection and left to pursue one of the Magneton. However, this ended up being a lure into an ambush by [[Spinel]], who remotely ordered his Pokémon to attack Friede's Charizard. Driven into a corner, Friede was forced to reveal his [[Tera Orb]], {{Tera}}stallizing his Charizard and turning the odds enough to force Spinel's Pokémon to retreat.

In ''[[HZ022|Charge! Galar Mine!]]'', Friede arrived with Liko and Roy to the [[Galar Mine]] to look for the Black Rayquaza, but got separated from them. While looking for Liko and Roy, Friede encountered the Explores and battled Amethio again. During the battle, a {{TP|Lucius|Galarian|Moltres}} {{p|Moltres}} that had an Ancient Poké Ball appeared. However, when Captain Pikachu got injured during the battle, Friede stayed to battle the Explores while Liko and Roy left with his partner in order for him to recover. In the [[HZ023|next episode]], Friede met up with Captain Pikachu, Liko, and Roy at [[Motostoke]]'s [[Pokémon Center]]. After his Charizard recovered from his injures, Friede and the group decided to go back to battle Moltres again in order to calm it down. They succeeded and Moltres returned to its Ancient Poké Ball.

In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Friede, Liko, and Roy arrived at [[Hammerlocke]] in order to find an [[ancient castle|castle]] that [[Diana]], Liko's grandmother, was at. Through her {{p|Squawkabilly}}, Friede and his friends were able to find her. They hung out at the castle until the Explorers, who have been following them, arrived at their location. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], as Diana stalled the enemy group, Friede took Liko and Roy through the castle's underground passage and instructed them to stay at a safe place while he climbed up the tower and tried estabilishing contact with the Brave Olivine. Soon, he was confronted by Amethio once more, and another battle of Charizard versus Ceruledge ensued. Despite initially attacking more carefully and from a distance this time, Amethio tricked them into activating Ceruledge's Weak Armor, which increased its speed again and allowed it to land a flurry of {{m|Night Slash}}es. Seemingly overwhelmed and about to be hit by a finishing {{m|Psycho Cut}}, Friede Terastallized Charizard into a Dark type, rendering the opposing attack useless, and finished off the battle by defeating Ceruledge with a supereffective {{m|Tera Blast}}. After [[Coral]] set off her {{p|Glalie}}'s {{m|Self-Destruct}}, Friede and his Pokémon managed to barely escape the explosion and reunited with the Rising Volt Tacklers.
[[File:Friede Amethio HZ045.png|250px|thumb|Friede and Amethio joining forces to battle Black Rayquaza]]
In ''[[HZ035|The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!]]'', Friede took a job assignment from his friend [[Shine]], in order to raise money for supplies, with Liko and Roy accompany him. Their task was to find his {{p|Bramblin}}, which blew away from him, and they were informed that a group of {{OBP|Pokémon hunters|HZ035}} were operating near the area. Although they were able to find Bramblin a few times, Friede and his friends failed to keep at one place, which led the Tumbleweed Pokémon getting captured by the Pokémon Hunters. Fortunately, Friede and his friends efforts helped save Bramblin, as it [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Brambleghast}}, and defeated the Pokémon Hunters. After brining Brambleghast back to Shine and bringing in the Pokémon Hunters into the authorities, Friede was able to get paid, which will help the Rising Volt Tacklers get supplies for their return journey to Paldea.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Friede, Liko, Roy, and [[Ludlow]] went to an island to check out a suspicious watchtower, after they [[HZ043|had just learned]] the Explorers were planning to summon and capture the Black Rayquaza. Friede went in first, only to realize it was a trap set by Spinel in order to keep him at bay while the plan rolled out somewhere else. Due to the small space, he sent out Captain Pikachu against his opponent's {{p|Umbreon}}. Despite initially struggling due to Umbreon's {{m|Foul Play}} and {{m|Reflect}} countering Pikachu's physical attacks, they managed to escape after craftily forming a plan to use said moves in their favor. Friede arrived at the correct place in the [[HZ045|following episode]], only to witness as Rayquaza was sent crashing into the Brave Olivine after a Self-Destruct from Coral's Glalie. Once the Explorers retreated, Friede joined Liko, Roy, and Dot in battling Rayquaza. Amethio soon joined the fray and teamed up with Friede, with them Terastallizing Ceruledge and Charizard, respectively, but were eventually defeated by a devastating {{m|Dragon Ascent}}.
[[File:Friede Yanga HZ054.png|250px|left|thumb|Friede investigating the Treasure of Eternity with [[Yanga]]]]
While Liko, Roy, and Dot were undergoing [[Naranja Academy]]'s [[Tera Training]] course, Friede followed a hunch back to his old workplace, [[Exceed]]. In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', he asked the company's director and his former boss, [[Cervantis]], about the "Treasure of Eternity", suspecting a connection to Terapagos, but the man was unable to give him satisfying answers. Upon reuniting with his old colleague [[Yanga]] and discovering that his access to the database had been blocked as he tried to look for the Treasure of Eternity, Friede decided to check on the vault where the mineral was being kept. He managed to barely sneak in, only to find an empty vault labeled "[[Laquium]]", and quickly made his escape. In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', Friede learned from Liko's first-hand experience about the actual power of Laquium and relayed the little information he had to the children.

Before leaving Naranja Academy, following the conclusion of their Tera Training, the children had been informed by [[Raifort]] about [[Briar]], a Terapagos researcher currently stationed in the land of [[Kitakami]], so the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to head there next. They arrived in Kitakami in ''[[HZ069|Roy is Crocalor, and Crocalor is Roy!]]'' and participated in the [[Countryside Harvest Festival]] while gathering information. While there, [[Carmine]]'s {{p|Sinistcha}} caught Friede's attention, which led to her constantly challenging him through the night, including to a battle, which ended in Friede's victory. Later, Carmine told the Rising Volt Tacklers that Briar was at the [[Crystal Pool]]. Over the next days, Friede accompanied Liko, Roy, and Dot as they travelled to the Crystal Pool in ''[[HZ070|Tinkatink's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Day]]'', met Briar in ''[[HZ071|Encounters at the Crystal Pool]]'', searched around [[Tengu Mountain]] for [[Lucius's Kleavor]] in ''[[HZ072|The Search for Kleavor!]]'' and ''[[HZ073|Kleavor the Solitary Warrior]]'', and learned about the original Explorers through Diana and [[Rystal]] in ''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]'' and ''[[HZ075|The Wonders of this World!]]''.

After following leads from [[Wy-Yes]] and [[Siskel]], Friede and the young Rising Volt Tacklers found what was presumed to be Lucius's {{p|Entei}} in ''[[HZ078|Entei's Fierce Battle Cry!]]'', in an archipelago off the [[Olivine City]] coast. Although they failed to defeat it, Entei still recognized their strength, but was revealed to be a wild Pokémon unrelated to the Six Heroes. Their continued search for Lucius's Entei led them to Paldea's {{pal|Pokémon League}} building in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', after Briar notified them about recent sightings of an Entei in [[Area Zero]]. While Friede was easily granted permission to enter, the children had to prove themselves in battle against [[Geeta]] first. Then, they searched around Area Zero for Entei until it decided to appear before them in ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', revealing itself to actually be a {{TP|Lucius|Gouging Fire}}. Much like in the battle against Entei, Friede teamed up with Liko, Roy, and Dot to face off against Gouging Fire and, in the [[HZ082|following episode]], the Black Rayquaza.

With the Six Heroes gathered, the Rising Volt Tacklers headed towards Laqua, guided by Rayquaza. Friede and the young members finally arrived there in ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'' and were ambushed by the Explorers, who were following them for a while. In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Friede had a [[Double Battle]] against Spinel, whose tricky strategy of swapping {{Abilities}} managed to throw off him for a while before he outsmarted him with pure intuition. Despite his victory, Captain Pikachu and Charizard were left exhausted, which allowed for the Laquium mist to affect them in [[HZ087|following episode]], forcing Friede to recall them and only watch from the sidelines as Liko, Roy, and Dot, later joined by Amethio, fought against [[Gibeon]]'s [[White Zygarde]].
[[File:Friede disappearance.png|thumb|250px|Friede and {{TP|Friede|Charizard}} disappearing to parts unknown]]
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', after Pagogo, in its {{form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}, purified Laqua with the help of the Six Heroes, Lucius and Gibeon faded away. Though the situation seemed over, Spinel used some Laquium mist he had stored on the Six Heroes, causing them to go berserk, except for Rayquaza. The rampaging heroes began attacking both friend and foe, causing the earth below everyone to become unstable and collapse. Urged to flee by Rayquaza, Friede aided the children in escaping, but they got caught in a heavy gust of wind as they attempted to board the Brave Olivine. At the last moment, Friede managed to get Captain Pikachu onto the ship before he and Charizard were blown off, as they are sent tumbling back towards Laqua, leaving their status unknown.

The Rising Volt Tacklers searched for Friede before the area around Laqua got closed off by the Explorers, but did not manage to find him. His fate after this incident was only revealed in [[HZ122]], after he and his crew reunited, a year later. According to him, Charizard managed to save him from the fall, and, while in the air, he came to the realization that Laqua resembled the crater of a meteor crash. Friede collected some samples from the soil and then traveled all the way to [[Hoenn]]'s [[Devon Corporation]] to meet with {{an|Steven Stone}} and confirm his suspicions. Following this, he headed to [[Mossdeep City]]'s [[Mossdeep Space Center|Space Center]] in order to go to space and learn about the extraterrestrial origin of Laquium first-hand. During his training period, he befriended and caught a {{p|Starmie}}, which he nicknamed Instructor Starmie, obtained a [[Mega Ring]], and became a user of [[Mega Evolution]] with Charizard and Starmie. Before he left the planet, Friede sent a message to the Rising Volt Tacklers' app, but since the group was disbanded, the message wasn't found until ''[[HZ100|We Are the Rising Volt Tacklers!]]'', a month after it was sent, confirming to them that he and Charizard had managed to survive the fall, but were hiding somewhere due to heavy surveillance by the Explorers.
[[File:Rising Volt Tacklers reunited.png|250px|thumb|left|The Rising Volt Tacklers reunited]]
In [[HZ121]], Friede suddenly contacted the Rising Volt Tacklers, informing he was on his way back from space. His returning trip, however, did not go according to plan, with the returning module going off-trajectory and the built-in parachutes failing to work. The Rising Volt Tacklers at the Brave Olivine acted quickly, predicting the exact location of his fall and slowing the module down with [[move]]s from all Pokémon, but this inadvertently pushed it away from the airship. At this moment, Captain Pikachu rushed in and, due to Pagogo's [[Terastal energy]], Terastallized into a {{t|Flying}} [[type]], allowing him to catch the module and bring it back. Friede reunited with Captain Pikachu and his friends. He also introduces Instructor Starmie to everyone.

In [[HZ122]], Friede learned about the Rising Volt Tacklers' temporary disbandment, met [[Ult]] for the first time, and got caught up in the new developments regarding Laquium and Pagogo. Then, Friede challenged Roy to a battle in order to test his resolve as the new founder of the Rising Volt Tacklers, claiming that, if Roy lost, the group would be disbanded. After both sides Terastallized, [[Roy's Skeledirge]] managed to win over his Charizard, which officially made Roy the leader of Rising Volt Tacklers. As night fell, Friede told his teammates he needed to travel to Hoenn, in order to pass by Mossdeep Space Center and have Devon Corporation analyze the data he gathered while in space, and gave Roy a briefcase containing something that would be useful to Rayquaza, before leaving on the back of his Mega Charizard Y.

In [[HZ130]], Friede contacted the team after leaving Devon Corporation once more, informing them that he was finished with his research and would be ready to reunite with them after one more errand. In [[HZ131|the next episode]], Friede showed and entrusted his Laquium research to Yanga before encountering [[Master Mayonnaise]], who had started following him out of fascination towards his Mega Starmie. After finding out they're both acquaintances of Roy, they went to meet with the team together. After observing a battle between Roy and Master Mayonnaise, Friede joined the rest of the Rising Volt Tacklers aboard the newly upgraded Brave Olivine as they headed to Galar to meet Diana.
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===Character===
[[File:Friede Captain Pikachu Donuts.png|250px|thumb|Friede and Captain Pikachu enjoying Murdock's donuts]]
Friede appears to be a young and competent {{pkmn|Trainer}}, albeit rather distracted and forgetful, as he forgets to mention certain things to his friends sometimes. Despite this, Friede is quite protective of his team, whether putting himself in danger to protect the ship or protecting his teammates from opponents, especially the younger members. In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', Friede has stated that he doesn't like to be acknowledged as a [[Pokémon Professor]]. If someone were to say his name in any type of formality, he would rather change the subject. When he introduced [[Liko]] and [[Roy]] as official members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, they both said their thanks and both referred him as "''Mister'' Friede", which Friede quickly corrects them, preferring to be called simply by his name. However, Friede didn't mind being called "''Master'' Friede" by [[Ult]].

Friede also has a more immature and silly side, like when he eats the donuts made by [[Murdock]] for his niece [[Dot]] together with [[Captain Pikachu]], or when he is tricked by a merchant to buy his wares to remember two people who asked him about a [[Black Rayquaza]], however without getting any useful information. He also does not appear to take [[Amethio]] seriously, often making snarky remarks before their routinely battles. Nonetheless, he is a formidable Trainer with access to {{Tera}}stallization and has shown to be very wise, such as in ''[[HZ007|Special Training with Cap!]]'', when he offered advice and training for the younger members of the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to become great Pokémon Trainers.

Friede respects [[Lucca]] as she was his homeroom teacher and had done a lot for him, as he won't have met Captain Pikachu, regain his passion for researching and formed the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] without her help and guidance. Friede also seems to be close with [[Orla]], due to being friends with her since childhood. Although they were apart for many years, Friede's friendship with Orla remain strong, as he immediately went to her for help in making an airship and accepted her request in joining him on his adventures. In addition, Friede has a very good relationship with [[Ludlow]] and sees him as a mentor. Friede seems to be great friends with Murdock and enjoys hanging out with him. Friede even gets along really well with Mollie and [[Wy-Yes]]. However, Friede is very fond of the younger members, especially Liko and Roy, and does what he can to help them through their goals. Upon seeing Roy's growth in the past year and having a battle with him in [[HZ122]], Friede acknowledge him as the teams new leader and equal.

Friede doesn't like to talk about his past and his life before forming the Rising Volt Tacklers, as seen in ''[[HZ018|Flying Pikachu, Rising Higher and Higher!]]'', when he didn't give the younger members any answer as to how Captain Pikachu was flying during a battle. However, after Orla told everyone that he was going to share as to how he met Captain Pikachu and the formation of the Rising Volt Tacklers with everyone, Friede gave in and decided to open up to his teammates about his past. As time passed, Friede has become more open to his teammates.

===Pokémon===

Friede's team consists of strong and independent Pokémon, typically viewed as leader figures by the younger Pokémon. He also has a tendency to give titles to his Pokemon, such as Captain Pikachu and Instructor Starmie.

This listing is of Friede's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:

====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Friede
|pkmn=Charizard
|tera=Dark
|mega=yes
|main=yes
|gender=Unknown
|type1=Fire
|type2=Flying
|img=Friede Charizard.png
|img2=Friede Mega Charizard Y.png
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|vajp=Kenta Miyake
|vaen=Ed Bosco
|desc={{p|Charizard}} is Friede's first known Pokémon and main battling Pokémon. It is also used as a means of transportation for both Friede and [[Captain Pikachu]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Friede
|pkmn=Pikachu
|tera=Flying
|gender=male
|nick=Captain Pikachu
|main=yes
|type1=Electric
|img= Roy Captain Pikachu.png
|epnum=HZ002
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)
|vajp=Ikue Otani
|vaen=Ikue Otani
|desc=Captain Pikachu (Japanese: '''キャプテンピカチュウ''' ''Captain Pikachu''), also referred to simply as Cap (Japanese: '''キャップ''' ''Cap''), is Friede's partner Pokémon and his second known Pokémon.

In Friede's absence, Captain Pikachu traveled with [[Roy]].}}

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Friede
| pkmn = Starmie
| nick = Instructor Starmie
| mega = yes
| type1 = Water
| type2 = Psychic
| img = Friede Starmie.png
| img2 = Friede Mega Starmie.png
| epnum = HZ121
| epname =
| vajp = Tasuku Hatanaka
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Starmie}}, also known as (Japanese: '''スターミー教官''' ''Instructor Starmie''), is Friede's third known Pokémon. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]].

As revealed in [[HZ122]], Starmie resided at the [[Mossdeep Space Center]], where it met Friede as he underwent astronaut training. Recognizing Starmie's desire to travel into space as well, Friede allowed it to train alongside him. The two became close, which led to Friede catching it and [[Nickname|nicknaming]] it "Instructor Starmie" due to how much he learnt from it during his training.

In [[HZ133]], Starmie Mega Evolved alongside Roy's Lucario and Ult's Sableye to battle against the Explorers Admin's Mega Evolved Pokemon. Starmie and Sableye focused on Aerodactyl and Glalie while Lucario focused on fighting Medicham.

Instructor Starmie's known moves are {{m|Swift}}, {{m|Rapid Spin}}, and {{m|Psybeam}}.
}}

====Traveling with Yanga====
{| width="33.3%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Friede Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|}

====Cared for====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Dot|Quaxly|RVT Quaxly.png|Water|size=200px}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Water}}
| {{InactivePoké|Roy|Fuecoco|RVT Fuecoco.png|Fire|size=200px}} ♂ {{TeraIcon|Fire}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Pawmi|RVT Pawmi.png|Electric|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Pawmi|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Shuckle|RVT Shuckle.png|bug|rock|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Shuckle|size=200px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Snorunt|RVT Snorunt.png|ice|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Snorunt|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Noctowl|RVT Noctowl.png|normal|flying|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Noctowl|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Carkol|RVT Carkol.png|rock|fire|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Carkol|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Slugma|RVT Slugma.png|fire|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Slugma|size=200px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Muk|RVT Muk.png|poison|dark|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Muk|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Nosepass|RVT Nosepass.png|rock|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Nosepass|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Polteageist|RVT Polteageist.png|ghost|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Polteageist|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Sinistea|RVT Sinistea.png|ghost|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Sinistea|size=200px}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mollie|Maushold|RVT Maushold.png|normal|link=Mollie#Maushold|size=200px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal|size=200px}} {{TeraIcon|Normal}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying|size=200px}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice|size=200px}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Ice}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Rising Volt Tacklers|Tatsugiri (x3)|RVT Tatsugiri.png|dragon|water|link=Rising Volt Tacklers#Tatsugiri (x3)|size=200px}}
|}

====Temporary====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Shine
|pkmn=Brambleghast
|stage1=Bramblin
|type1=Grass
|type2=Ghost
|img=Shine Bramblin.png
|cap=Shine's Bramblin
|img2=Shine Brambleghast.png
|cap2=Shine's Brambleghast
|epnum=HZ035
|epname=The Wild Pair, Friede and Cap!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=Friede commanded [[Shine]]'s {{p|Bramblin}} to spin around the cage it and other Pokémon captured by the Pokémon hunters were trapped in order to trigger its [[Evolution]]. Now as a {{p|Brambleghast}}, it was able to destroy the cage with a powerful {{m|Power Whip}}. Soon after, Friede, [[Liko]], and [[Roy]] returned Brambleghast to its original Trainer.

Brambleghast's known moves are {{m|Power Whip}} and {{m|Rapid Spin}}.}}

===Accomplishments===
[[File:Pokémon distribution map.png|250px|thumb|The Pokémon distribution map]]
As a [[Pokémon Professor]], Friede worked on some important {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} reports.

* '''Pokémon distribution map''': Presented at academic conferences, and converted into an app on the [[Rotom Phone]], if the [[Trainer]] finds a Pokémon that is not listed on the map, the system generates a report on the species found.

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{white color}}|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|ja=八代拓 ''[[Taku Yashiro]]''
|en=[[Crispin Freeman]]
|zh_cmn={{wp|zh:宋昱璁|宋昱璁}} ''Sòng Yùcōng'' (Taiwan) 孟阳 ''Mèng Yáng'' (mainland China)
|zh_yue={{wp|zh:黃尉斯|黃尉斯}}
|cs=Petr Gelnar
|nl=Florens Eykemans
|ar=أحمد كمال ''Ahmad Kamal''
|fi=Juha Haukka
|fr_eu=Pierre Lognay
|de=Henry Engels
|he=רני אלון ''Rani Alon''
|it=Ezio Vivolo
|pt_br=Guga Almeida
|pt_eu=Samuel Pascoal
|es_eu=Omar Lozano
|es_la=Eduardo Martínez
|id=Byas Maulana Diputra|pl=Karol Dziuba|no=Jeppe Westerby
|th=วิทวัจน์ สีลาจันทร์
}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede anime.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede anime 4.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" |[[File:Friede anime 5.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" |[[File:Friede anime 3.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede anime 2.png|x200px]]
|-
| colspan="6" |Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Spacesuit.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede anime 6.png|x200px]]
|-
| colspan="2" |Artwork from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Mezastar.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede poster 2.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede poster 1.png|146x146px]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Charizard Skytree.png|x200px]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Mezastar}} artwork
| colspan="4" | Japanese poster artwork
|}

====Other====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Professor Friede Kaneko Concept Art 2023.jpg|200px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Professor Friede 2023.png|250px]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Young Friede Concept Art.png|200px]]
|-
| Concept art drawn by {{color2|000|Tomomi Kaneko}} from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref name="anipoke20230303">[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1631603322170769409 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR).] Posted on March 3, 2023.</ref><ref name="FriedeConcept">[https://natalie.mu/comic/gallery/news/515226/2010333 Concept art on Natalie] (the concept art's file name is "Freed_kaneko2.jpg")</ref>
| Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20230224120210/https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629070129874227202 Concept art]</ref>
|Concept art of young Friede from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''<ref>[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1693095510314467797 Concept art]</ref>
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon Horizons Friede Concept Art.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede HZ expression sheet.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede RVR Single Cover.png|x100px]]
|-
|Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Concept art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Cover art for {{color2|000|RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Terapagos and Friends Illus. Yamazaki Rei.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Halo Limited Edition full cover Art.png|x75px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:RVR Rising Volt Tacklers Rap Cover.jpg|x100px]]
|-
|TCG artwork for {{color2|000|Terapagos and Friends (SV-P Promo)}} Illus. Yamazaki Re
|Covert art for {{color2|000|Halo (single)}}
|Cover art for {{color2|000|RVR ~Rising Volt Tacklers Rap~ (single)}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon Horizons Promotional Poster 4.jpg|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023 Exclusive Art.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Spaceship Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x100px]]
|-
|Fourth Japanese poster for ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023
|Friede's spaceship outfit concept artwork drawn by {{color2|000|Tomomi Kaneko}}<ref name="anipoke20251215">[https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/2000355124997456248 Tweet by アニメ「ポケットモンスター」公式 (@anipoke_PR).] Posted on December 15, 2025.</ref>
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Spaceship Outfit Concept Artwork 2.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Casual Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Mega Starmie Concept Artwork.png|x100px]]
|-
|Friede's spaceship outfit second concept artwork
|Friede's casual outfit concept artwork
|Instructor Starmie concept artwork
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:Friede Outfits Concept Artwork.png|x100px]]
|-
|Friede's outfit concept artwork
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Charizard.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Young Friede.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{white color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Friede Charizard Captain Pikachu Instructor Starmie.png|x150px]]
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Friede HZM.png|thumb|left|180px|Friede in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Friede appeared in the {{ma|Anime Pocket Monsters: Liko and Roy's Adventure}} manga, playing the same role as he does in the animated series.

====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
|-
|{{ActivePoké|Friede|Charizard|Friede Charizard HZM.png|size=100px|Fire|Flying|link=Friede's Charizard}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
|{{ActivePoké|Friede|Pikachu|Friede Captain Pikachu HZM.png|Electric|size=200px|link=Captain Pikachu|disp=Captain Pikachu}} ♂
|
|}
{{-}}

===Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure===
[[File:Friede PMLT.png|thumb|150px|Friede in Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]
Friede appears in the manga [[Pocket Monster: Liko's treasure]]

====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
| {{ActivePoké|Friede|Pikachu|Captain Pikachu PMLT.png|electric|nick=Captain Pikachu|size=100px}} ♂
|
|
|}
{{-}}

==In the games==
===[[Pokémon Mezastar]]===
Friede, in a version based on the animated series, appeared in [[Pokémon Mezastar]]. In this game, Friede is seen using {{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Metagross}}, {{p|Fuecoco}}, and {{p|Charizard}}, with Sprigatito, Metagross, and Fuecoco being Pokémon that he was not seen using in animation, although it could be a reference to [[Liko's Sprigatito]], {{DL|Orla|Metagross|Orla's Metagross}}, and [[Roy's Fuecoco]]. In the [[Gorgeous Star set 1 (Mezastar)|first Gorgeous Star series]], as part of a tie-in with the animated series, [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] [[Liko]], [[Roy]], Friede or [[Explorers]] Admin [[Amethio]], could randomly challenge the player as a Trainer and Battle opponent.

====Pokémon====
{| align="left" style="margin:auto; {{roundy|10px}}; background:#{{white color dark}}"
|-
|
{| style="margin:auto; {{roundy|7px}}; background: #{{white color light}}"
|-
|
{| width="170px" style="margin:auto; background: transparent"
|-
! Rising Volt Tacklers Friede ライジングボルテッカーズフリード
|-
|
{| cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin:auto; background: #FFF; border: 3px solid #{{white color dark}}; {{roundytop|10px}}"
| [[File:Mezastar Trainer Friede.png|90px]]
|}
|-
| style="text-align:center" | '''Difficulty:''' ★★★★☆
|}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Grass|name=Sprigatito|img=0906Sprigatito|move=Leafage|movetype=Grass}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Steel|type2=Psychic|name=Metagross|img=0376Metagross|move=Metal Claw|movetype=Steel}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|name=Fuecoco|img=0909Fuecoco|move=Ember|movetype=Fire}}
|
{{MezastarPokémon|type=Fire|type2=Flying|name=Charizard|img=0006Charizard|move=Flamethrower|movetype=Fire}}
|}
|}
{{-}}

====Disks====
{{MezastarExpansionList/header|white}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|4-1-024|{{OBP|Charizard|4-1-024}}|Fire|Flying|}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/entry|P|{{OBP|Charizard|Get in Battle Free Trial Special Edition}}|Fire|Flying|}}
{{MezastarExpansionList/footer|white}}

==Trivia==
* Friede was originally designed by Tomomi Kaneko before being adapted for the animated series by the series' character designers.<ref name=anipoke20230303/><ref name=FriedeConcept/>
* When {{Tera}}stallizing his {{TP|Friede|Charizard}}, Friede uses the phrase '''time to go above and beyond''' (Japanese: '''可能性をこえろ''' ''surpass your potential'').
* Friede is the only older member of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] that:
** Can use [[Terastal phenomenon|battle]] [[Mega Evolution|techniques]].
** Has [[Nickname|nicknamed]] his Pokémon.
* Friede is the only member of the Rising Volt Tacklers who does not own any Pokémon that were introduced outside of [[Generation I]].

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{white color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| フリード ''Friede''
| From ''Friede'' (German for "peace")
|-
| English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Danish, Finnish, Indonesian, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese
| Friede
| Same as his Japanese name
|-
| German
| Friedel
| Similar to his Japanese name
|-
| Korean
| 프리드 ''Friede''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan and mainland China)
| 弗里德 ''Fúlǐdé''
| rowspan="2" | Transcription of the Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 弗里德 ''Fātléihdāk''
|-
| Dutch
| Frido
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Thai
| ฟรีด ''Frit''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Related articles==
* {{cat|Episodes focusing on Friede}}
* [[Professor Friede's Pokémon Seminar]]

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Explorers

2026-04-10T10:34:04Z

Will of DC:

:''This article is about the group from Pokémon Horizons. For the games, see [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]] and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]].''
{{spoilers}}
{{Team Infobox
|teamname=Explorers
|jpteamname={{tt|エクスプローラーズ|Ekusupurōrāzu}}
|tmteamname=Explorers
|logo=Explorers Logo.png
|image=Explorers Admins anime.png
|caption=The admins of the Explorers prior to the [[List of Pokémon Horizons: The Series episodes#Mega Voltage|Mega Voltage arc]]
|size=300px
|leader=[[Spinel]] (currently) [[Gibeon]] (deceased)
|region=Worldwide
|admins=[[Hamber]], [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], [[Chalce]] [[Amethio]] (formerly)
|targets=[[Laquium]], [[Laqua]], the [[Six Heroes]], [[Pagogo|Terapagos]], [[Liko]], [[Roy]], [[Friede]], [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], [[Diana]], [[ancient castle]], [[Dot]], [[Naranja Academy]], [[Area Zero]], [[Karna]]'s [[Karna's Poké Ball factory|Poké Ball factory]]
|hideout=[[Mount Pericarp]], [[Manpūku Town]] ([[Explorers base]]), unknown ([[Explorers HQ]])
|epnum=HZ001
|epname=The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)
|text color=FFF
|border color={{ghost color}}
|background color={{ghost color light}}
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The '''Explorers''' (Japanese: '''エクスプローラーズ''' ''Explorers'') is a [[Villainous team|villainous organization]] led by [[Gibeon]], and the main antagonists of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. Initially, the Explorers were just a small group of adventurers formed only by [[Lucius]], Gibeon, and [[Rystal]], but were later reformed by Gibeon into a global organization for his personal use. The group has connections to Gibeon's company [[Exceed]], and uses its resources to conduct research on Laquium. Their goal is to reach the paradise [[Laqua]] and obtain a crystalline materium found there called [[Laquium]], for the benefit of [[Human|people]] and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. To this end, they pursued Rystal's {{P|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]] and Lucius's [[party]], the [[Six Heroes]]. This lead them to become the archenemies of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

After Gibeon passed away in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', [[Spinel]] took his place as the leader of the Explorers by force, using the positive reputation of Exceed in order to blame the Rising Volt Tacklers for his crimes instead while propping up the Explorers as a heroic organization. Under the new leadership, the organization's goal changed, now aiming to control the {{pkmn|world}} from the shadows.

==History==
===Pre-series===
[[File:The original Explorers.png|250px|left|thumb|The original Explorers: [[Rystal]], [[Lucius]], and [[Gibeon]]]]
100 years prior to the events of the {{aniseries|HZ|series}}, the Explorers team was founded by the three adventurers [[Lucius]], [[Gibeon]], and [[Rystal]] during their journey to reach the Pokémon paradise [[Laqua]]. After a long trip, the trio reached the paradise, a beautiful place where [[Legendary Pokémon]] lived peacefully. Wondering how such a prosperous environment was created, they explored further in and discovered some pink crystals known as [[Laquium]], which stimulated the growth of the plants around it, so much actually that it started devastating the land. Lucius and Rystal decided to leave Laqua, worried that the crystal could influence them. However, Gibeon disagreed and started using his [[White Zygarde]] to dig the crystals out, fascinated by their powers, but the crystals started to expand and spread its mist around, causing many [[wild Pokémon]] to go feral. Fearing they might bring the destruction of the [[Pokémon world|world]], Lucius sent his [[Six Heroes]] out, led by his [[Black Rayquaza]] to try and stop it. Even Zygarde attempted to help, betraying its trainer as a result, but their efforts only caused even more destruction and most of Zygarde's [[Zygarde Cell|Cells]] being blown away. The crystals' expansion suddenly created a fissure on the ground into which Gibeon fell in, presumed to be dead, but Lucius and Rystal still refused to give up. In response to their determination, Rystal's {{P|Terapagos}}, [[Pagogo]], absorbed the mist and transformed into its {{Form|Terapagos|Stellar Form}}, passed some of its power to the Six Heroes, and, alongside them, stopped the Laquium's expansion by sealing it within a giant energy barrier. Lucius remained trapped inside it, while the devastated Rystal was able to escape and raised her and Lucius's daughter, {{OBP|Layla|Horizons}}, on her own.

After the Explorers separated, the organization was reformed by Gibeon, who survived his fall thanks to the power of a Laquium shard he had with him. He now sought to return to Laqua and reclaim Laquium and use its powers to better the lives of people and Pokémon. To do so, he started seeking Pagogo and the Six Heroes so they'd undo the barrier the Laquium was sealed in. He used the little Laquium he had to expand his lifespan so he had more time to reach his goal. He later enlisted his son-in-law, [[Cervantis]], to help him fulfill his wishes; however his son-in-law failed him and "strayed" from the path, leaving the Explorers and being placed as a figurehead director of a company that Gibeon had founded to improve the lives of humans and Pokémon, including researching Laquium, [[Exceed]]. After Cervantis left the Explorers, his son, [[Amethio]], joined in to make up for his father's failings.

At some point following Gibeon's refoundation of the organization, [[Hamber]] joined the Explorers in gratefulness for Gibeon's guidance in his aimless time as an adventurer. He became Gibeon's second-in-command and family butler, and was assigned with recruiting and training new talent for the organization. He recruited and trained Amethio, [[Coral]], [[Sidian]], and [[Chalce]] in that order to serve as admins. At some point along the way, [[Spinel]], a researcher at Exceed with a brilliant profile, caught the eye of Gibeon for his talent, and Gibeon personally recruited him as an admin. Eventually, Hamber approached [[Diana]], an old friend of his and unknowingly Lucius and Rystal's granddaughter, with an offer to join the organization under the pretext of introducing her to someone who could aid her adventures. However, this was actually an attempt to obtain her pendant, which was Pagogo's dormant form, but she refused to hand it over and escaped. After that, the Explorers decided to pursue the pendant until they found out that it was in the possession of Diana's granddaughter [[Liko]], at which point they decided to find her in order to take it. Eventually, they were able to find Liko attending [[Indigo Academy]] in the [[Kanto]] [[region]]. Upon discovering this, Hamber forged a letter under the guise of being written by Diana and ordered Amethio, alongside his two subordinates [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], to visit Liko personally with the intention of having her hand over the pendant.

==={{aniseries|HZ}}===
[[File:Amethio HZ001.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Amethio]] battling [[Friede]] for the first time]]
The Explorers debuted in ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''. One day, [[Amethio]] approached Liko at Indigo Academy's dormitories and, while under the guise of a representative of Diana, lied about being entasked to pick up the pendant in order to return it to her grandmother. Feeling something was amiss, Liko attempted to escape from him and his cohorts, [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]], but ended up cornered on a rooftop until [[Friede]] swooped in at the right time and engaged Amethio in a battle. Upon witnessing the collateral damage the battle was causing, Liko tried to run away and almost got hit by a stray {{m|Psycho Cut}} if not by her pendant suddenly generating an energy field in order to shield her, which Friede used as an opening to escape with her to the [[Brave Olivine]]. The Explorers, however, did not give up and [[HZ002|followed them to the airship]], even amidst a vicious thunderstorm. There, Friede and Amethio clashed again, albeit briefly, as this time, Liko stepped in, having her {{TP|Liko|Sprigatito}} unleash a {{m|Leafage}} powerful enough to break the barrier around the battlefield and expose everyone to the unrelenting weather. This forced the Explorers to retreat, but not without taking the {{pkmn|category|Grass Cat Pokémon}} as a hostage.
[[File:Explorers Admins HZ006.png|left|250px|thumb|Gibeon communicating with the Explorers Admins after Amethio's mission in [[Kanto]]]]
In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Amethio battled against Friede once again; this time, however, the {{pkmn|Professor}} was just distracting him to allow Liko to find Sprigatito in the warehouse where they were hiding. While this was happening, Zirc managed to plant a tracker on Brave Olivine's hull. This allowed for the Explorers to follow the ship all the way to [[Roy's hometown|Roy's island]] via submarine, where both parties clashed once more in ''[[HZ005|Found You, Fuecoco!]]'' and ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''. As Liko's Sprigatito and [[Roy]]'s soon-to-be {{TP|Roy|Fuecoco}} were being overwhelmed by [[Amethio's Ceruledge]], the girl's pendant synced with the boy's [[Ancient Poké Ball]], which finally opened up. From the artifact, emerged a mighty [[Black Rayquaza]], who indiscriminately rained devastation all over the beach with a singular {{m|Draco Meteor}}, forcing the Explorers to retreat. Later, during a meeting with the other Explorers' higher-ups, [[Gibeon]], the organization's leader, removed Amethio from the mission of collecting the pendant and assigned it to [[Spinel]]. Afterwards, Amethio communicated to Zirc and Onia that he was going to pursue the Black Rayquaza from now on, believing its connection with the pendant to hold the key to the mystery behind it.
[[File:Spinel confronts Friede.png|right|250px|thumb|[[Spinel]] confronting Friede in [[Paldea]]]]
In ''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'', it was revealed that Spinel was spying on the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] during their time in [[Paldea]] in order to learn more about them. The knowledge he acquired was put to use over the following episodes, as he commenced his attack on them. First, in ''[[HZ013|An Unexpected Picnic!]]'', he positioned his fleet of {{p|Magneton}} around the Brave Olivine to create an electromagnetic interference to mess with the data array of the ship, rendering it powerless during a system reboot. After successfully scaring them away at the beginning of the [[HZ014|following episode]], Friede followed one of the Magneton all the way to [[Levincia]], where he was ambushed by it and Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}}, which were being commanded from a distance by their {{pkmn|Trainer}}, seemingly in order to have his strength tested. The next day, Spinel created a false advertisement for some Spicy [[Herba Mystica]] to lure Liko into a back alley in Levincia. There, he had his Beheeyem put her on a trance with its psychic powers, allowing him to collect her pendant without any mishaps. Over the [[HZ015|next episode]], a dazed Liko was left wandering around the city while the Rising Volt Tacklers were caught in a web of misinformation laid out by Spinel, which pointed her whereabouts to [[Artazon]] instead. At the end of the day, with the collective efforts of Roy and [[Dot]], she was able to fully regain her memory.

In ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Friede and the young Rising Volt Tacklers begun their counterattack to find the culprit and get the pendant back. The Professor went after a leaving cruise, where he was greeted and challenged by a [[Trainer (HZ016)|mysterious man]]—this, however, was one more red herring from Spinel. While this was happening, Dot and her {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} managed to pinpoint the pendant's location to a docked cargo ship and alerted her friends. The three of them battled against Spinel's Magneton and Beheeyem and won, but were no match for his {{p|Umbreon}}. At that moment, backed up against a wall, Liko's feelings begun resonating with the pendant, which shone brightly and gave Spinel's hiding location away. After Sprigatito returned the item to her Trainer, the pendant activated again and released {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}} of the Six Heroes from its Ancient Poké Ball. Then, the group grabbed hold of the {{pkmn|category|Olive Pokémon}}'s arms before it jumped overboard, leaving Spinel at the ship with the understanding that Liko herself is the key to the pendant's secrets.

In ''[[HZ021|The Lonely Hatenna]]'', Amethio, Zirc, and Onia arrived in [[Galar]] after tracking the Black Rayquaza to [[Galar Mine]]. In the [[HZ022|following episode]], their path once again crossed with the Rising Volt Tacklers': Amethio immediately engaged Friede in battle, while Zirc and Onia faced off against Roy, Liko, and [[Captain Pikachu]]. However, the battles came to a rather abrupt end when a {{rf|Galarian}} {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} with an Ancient Poké Ball appeared and started attacking them. At the end of the [[HZ023|next episode]], it was revealed that the Explorers had witnessed the recapture of Moltres and Liko's pendant turning into a [[Pagogo|mysterious Pokémon]], with Amethio deciding to go after the Rising Volt Tacklers in order to steal it.
[[File:HZ044.png|thumb|left|250px|The Explorers using a machine to lure in the [[Black Rayquaza]]]]
In ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]'', Amethio, Zirc, and Onia reported their findings to Hamber, who quickly contacted other Admins to head with him to the Galar region: he recruited [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]], as Spinel and [[Chalce]] were occupied in the Explorers' laboratory. Amethio's team followed Liko, Roy, and Friede to an [[ancient castle]] near [[Hammerlocke]], where they surrounded them in order to take the mysterious Pokémon away. The confrontation extended into the [[HZ025|following episode]] and ended up with Amethio's first official loss to Friede. Meanwhile, Hamber and his {{p|Dusknoir}} arrived at the place and confronted Diana, who questioned him about the Explorers' motives to target them. Then, a commotion provided by the arrival of Coral and Sidian allowed for her to escape the scene, as well as for Amethio's team to leave before being caught in the crossfire. The two Admins cornered Liko and Roy, only for Captain Pikachu to arrive and rescue them, fending off her {{p|Glalie}} and his {{p|Garganacl}} at once. This, however, made Coral snap and recklessly order her Glalie to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, allowing the Rising Volt Tacklers to escape and leaving the ancient castle in ruins.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', while the Rising Volt Tacklers had been once again caught in false information spread by Spinel, the Explorers Admins had a meeting to discuss their next move. They eventually concluded that the best course of action would be pursuing the Black Rayquaza itself instead of Terapagos in order to stay ahead. In ''[[HZ033|Roar of the Black Rayquaza]]'', Amethio's team detected the Black Rayquaza in the [[Lapras Sea]], and as such they immediately went after it. However, despite his best efforts, he lost very easily when trying to battle it. Amethio also witnessed Terapagos transforming into its {{form|Terapagos|Terastal Form}} as it conjured up its strength in order to protect Liko. In the [[HZ034|following episode]], after asking Hamber to train him in order to become stronger, they held a training match between their {{type|Ghost}} Pokémon, which ended up with a victory to Hamber after he {{Tera}}stallized his Dusknoir. Afterwards, he gave a [[Tera Orb]] to Amethio and set him in the direction of mastering the Terastal phenomenon in order to draw out its full power.
[[File:Explorers Admin HZ027.png|thumb|right|250px|The Explorers Admins gathered to discuss their next steps]]
After Amethio's failure, Spinel came up with a new plan to catch the Black Rayquaza, aided by Coral, Sidian, and Chalce. Prior to ''[[HZ042|Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin]]'', the Explorers led the construction of a tower on an island near Levincia as part of the plan, which the Rising Volt Tacklers were made aware of in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' and started being enacted in ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]''. The tower itself was a red herring; its true purpose was to separate Friede from the rest of the group. The real plan involved attracting Rayquaza by simulating Terapagos's energy signature through a resonance generator, wearing it down by attacking it with powerful, super effective moves, and finally catching it in an [[Ultra Ball]]. The Rising Volt Tacklers managed to stall the Explorers for time enough to allow Dot to create a shutdown program and disable the resonance generator, allowing Rayquaza to free itself from the onslaught of attacks, Rayquaza then unleashed another Draco Meteor attack which ruined the Explorers' efforts. Once again, Coral let her temper overcome her better judgment and commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct, which collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. The resulting explosion was powerful enough to blast the Legendary Pokémon directly into the hull of the Brave Olivine. In the [[HZ045|following episode]], the four Admins retreated. As Liko, Roy, and Friede were battling against the Black Rayquaza, Amethio arrived at the scene and worked in conjunction with them. Despite his Ceruledge and [[Friede's Charizard]] having Terastallized, they ended up defeated by a single {{m|Dragon Ascent}}. At the end of the episode, the admins had another meeting and were instructed by Gibeon to stay low and wait for the Rising Volt Tacklers to gather the Six Heroes for them, but to still keep their eyes on them for the time being. Gibeon then claimed that his and Lucius's adventure was not over yet as his {{p|Zygarde}} watched.
[[File:Spinel Exceed.png|left|thumb|250px|Spinel as an [[Exceed]] scientist after stealing [[Exceed]]'s [[Laquium|Treasure of Eternity]]]]
In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', [[Chalce]] is shown to be undercover at [[Naranja Academy]] as a teacher named "Chive" and forged enrollment papers for [[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] as students under the fake names of "Cornbread" and "Seasoning", so they can also help her with their unknown, undercover mission at the school. In the [[HZ047|following episode]], Cornbread attempted to challenge [[Katy]] for her [[Tera Training]], but she lost to [[Liko]] in a cake-baking contest and was disqualified. At some point, Cornbread and Seasoning were approved in the Tera Training after battling [[Kofu]] and [[Tulip]], respectively. In ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]'', Cornbread and Seasoning were briefly noticed by director [[Clavell]] while they were watching Liko, Roy, and Dot making their way to Dot's battle against [[Iono]].

In ''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]'', while [[Friede]] was investigating about the [[Laquium|Treasure of Eternity]] in the [[Exceed]] company that he once worked in, [[Spinel]] made his efforts useless and stole the piece of Treasure of Eternity, which in reality was a piece of Laquium. In the same episode, Hamber and Amethio had a face to face meeting with Gibeon, revealing he's Amethio's grandfather. Gibeon explained that they needed more Laquium and that Terapagos's "awakening" was the key to Laqua. Amethio also claimed he's nothing like his father, who failed the organization in the past. Amethio then got a report from Zirc and Onia who were spying on Spinel, resulting in Amethio intending on finding out what Spinel was up to.
[[File:Cornbread and Seasoning.png|thumb|right|250px|[[Coral]] and [[Sidian]] in their "Cornbread" and "Seasoning" disguises]]
In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Cornbread battled [[Larry]] alongside Kofu while Seasoning battled [[Rika]] alongside Tulip, but they were both defeated.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Amethio tracked Spinel down to [[Glaseado Mountain]]. Aware he was being followed, Spinel lured Amethio away into an encounter with Liko, which led to a battle between the two. Just as it seemed that Amethio would win, Spinel interrupted the battle to test the Laquium on his {{p|Umbreon}}, turning it feral and much stronger. This angered Terapagos, who used its Terastal Form to destroy the Laquium shard and purify Umbreon of its effects. Noting he had acquired the results he was looking for, Spinel fled while Liko and Amethio chased after him. Unbeknownst to Liko and Amethio, Spinel was luring them into a trap and left them stranded inside a nearby cave. Elsewhere on the mountain, Coral and Sidian shedded their school disguises in order to stall Roy and Dot and prevent them from helping Liko. Aftewards, he told Chalce of Amethio's relationship with Gibeon, and that if they were to have a future, they would need to get him out of the way. Chalce agreed with his reasoning and began to collude with him, beginning the start of a schism in the organization.

In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', when [[Grusha]] came to assist Roy and Dot, Coral and Sidian were ordered by Chalce to retreat. Later, at the Explorers headquarters, Spinel showed his allies footage of Amethio and Liko working together to escape the cave he trapped them in, framing it as an act of betrayal. Despite attempting to explain himself, Gibeon coldly refused to listen to Amethio and relieved him of all duties.
[[File:HZ083.png|250px|thumb|left|Amethio, [[Zirc]], and [[Onia]] decide to go to [[Laqua]] on their own]]
In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', the Explorers infiltrated Naranja Academy to steal information regarding Terapagos. Chalce had Sidian and Coral stand guard against interference while she worked on stealing the data. [[Penny]] found out about this and informed Dot and her friends to stop them. Sidian battled against Liko but was defeated despite Terastallizing his Garganacl which caused him to retreat. Coral, meanwhile, was defeated by Roy and was forced to retreat by Sidian much to her anger. Despite interference from Dot's Pokémon and Penny counter-hacking her attempts, Chalce was still able to steal the data about Terapagos before fleeing by teleporting with her {{p|Xatu}}.

In ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Chalce brought the data to Spinel, who began to study it in earnest. She also informed him that Hamber had asked her about the information, but she refused to divulge anything to him, leaving Spinel pleased.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|right|250px|The Explorers encountering Liko, Roy, and Dot in Laqua]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Hamber ordered Coral and Sidian to follow the Rising Volt Tacklers to [[Area Zero]]. In [[HZ080|the next episode]], Coral separated from Sidian as they watched the group, met, and accidentally caught a {{p|Scream Tail}}, which she [[nickname]]d "Screamypuff" (オニプリン ''Onipurin''). In [[HZ081|the next one]], they both witnessed the battle between the Rising Volt Tacklers and [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] and then the summoning of the remaining of the Six Heroes, Rayquaza. In ''[[HZ082|Beyond the Shining Rainbow]]'', after watching the Rising Volt Tacklers gain Rayquaza, Coral and Sidian left Area Zero to report their findings. After reporting their [[HZ083|findings]], Gibeon told everyone to prepare to head for Laqua. Meanwhile, Amethio and his allies intended to find out what Spinel was up to, but got caught. Fortunately, Hamber rescued them and informed of Gibeon's past with Lucius. After hearing this information, Amethio and his allies decided to head for Laqua in order to protect his grandfather.

In ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]'', Chalce spotted Friede talking to Liko, Roy, and Dot through the phone and returned to Exceed to tell the other Explorers about the Rising Volt Tacklers' presence there. In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', Spinel confronted Friede while Coral, Sidian, and Chalce confronted Liko, Roy, and Dot after Pagogo removed the barrier around the Laquium. In [[HZ086|the next episode]], the four admins battled Friede and the younger members, which led to their defeat, but they bought Gibeon enough time to reach the Laquium.
[[File:Spinel Exceed President.png|250px|thumb|left|Spinel as the new leader of the Explorers]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Amethio attempted to warn Gibeon about Spinel's apparent betrayal, only to have his concerns dismissed. Gibeon ordered Zygarde to mine a large cluster of Laquium, but it shattered, revealing a still-living Lucius inside. Lucius explained that Zygarde asked Rayquaza to find Trainers capable of gathering the Six Heroes and restoring Pagogo to full strength in order to destroy the Laquium. Angered, Gibeon summoned the admins, who used machines to activate the Laquium core and make it grow uncontrollably. After convincing Zygarde to fight by his side, Gibeon confronted Amethio and the younger Rising Volt Tacklers to keep them from thwarting him.

In ''[[HZ088|The Earthshaking White Zygarde]]'', Gibeon commanded Zygarde in a ferocious battle against Liko, Roy, Dot and Amethio. Zygarde's immense power eventually overwhelmed Roy and Dot, but with clever use of teamwork, Liko's newly-evolved {{tp|Liko|Meowscarada}} was able to hit Zygarde with aid from Amethio's {{tp|Amethio|Ceruledge}}. Convinced by Liko and the others' strength, Zygarde forfeited the battle before breaking down into its component Cells and abandoning Gibeon. Devastated, Gibeon questioned how he was yet again foiled by someone of Lucius's bloodline before Lucius and Amethio explained it was the bond between Liko, her friends, and their Pokémon that led them to victory.
[[File:HZ095.png|thumb|right|250px|Coral and Sidian using [[Strong Sphere]]s as part of [[Exceed]]'s demonstration]]
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', after Gibeon passed away due to the purification of the Laquium core, Spinel took over as the new leader of the organization. He also occupied Laqua for the Explorers and used his Laquium Sphere to drive the Six Heroes (except Rayquaza) berserk, causing the six of them to fight each other and inflict great destruction to the paradise. As seen in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', in the aftermath of these events, the Explorers captured the rampaging heroes, holding them captive and dormant in their base. At some point, Amethio was separated from Zirc and Onia and went missing. Even though Spinel made a report claiming that he had betrayed the Explorers and perished in Laqua with Gibeon, Cervantis and Hamber did not believe it. A year after those events, Spinel reformed the Explorers, casting the group as a heroic organization to the public and putting the blame of the destruction in Laqua on the Rising Volt Tacklers instead. In ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]'', Hamber tasked Zirc and Onia to find Amethio and gather Gibeon's former [[Zygarde Cell]]s without letting Spinel know of their actions, giving them one of the Cells and a [[Zygarde Cube]] to help them in their task.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', the Explorers were revealed to be creating [[Strong Sphere]]s, devices for Trainers to imbue their Pokémon with Laquium mist. Coral and Sidian were tasked with advertising the product, using it against Liko and Roy in a [[Double Battle]]. The Laquium-infused Pokémon easily defeated them without much input, causing it to be well received, as the public was unaware of the connection between the Strong Spheres and the phenomenon afflicting wild Pokémon.

In ''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]'', a pair of Explorers members named [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] debuted. They, along with two Exceed employees, were sent to pick up an order of Strong Sphere outer shells made by [[Karna]], only to be stopped by [[Ult]]. The employees tried to convince Karna of Exceed's good intentions, but after Liko and the others informed her of the truth, she angrily refused to work with them anymore. Indi and Rubina stepped in with the intention of taking the shells Karna made, only to realize that Liko and her friends were the Trainers who repeatedly got in the Explorers' way. They both sent out a {{rf|Paldean}} {{p|Tauros}} and used them to challenge Liko's group, using the Strong Spheres to boost their Pokémon. In the [[HZ100|next episode]], despite their use of Laquium, Liko's group managed to defeat the Explorers after exploiting a weakness in Laquium, forcing them to retreat. Indi and Rubina retreated alongside Exceed, reporting their failure to Spinel, who excused them and vowed to take down the Rising Volt Tacklers again.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Zirc and Onia continued their task of locating Amethio, being out at sea, though they had little success in objective. In ''[[HZ103|Nidothing Love!]]'', Zirc and Onia told Liko that Amethio was missing and asked for her help personally to find him.
[[File:Indi and Rubina.png|250px|thumb|left|Indi and Rubina stopping Roy and [[Ult]]]]
In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', after paying a visit to Amethio's mansion, Liko, Zirc and Onia, with help from [[Liko's Charcadet]] and Cervantis, found Amethio but in hiding to avoid being captured by Spinel's agents on an island off the coast of Levincia where he first met Ceruledge as a {{p|Charcadet}} which was their only family vacation years ago. Zirc and Onia begged Amethio to take Exceed and the Explorers back from Spinel, but he refused, stating that with Gibeon's passing, he was powerless to do anything. With words of encouragement from Liko and a battle with her Charcadet, Amethio managed to regain the resolve to fight against Spinel's machinations. Despite this, Amethio refused to go with Zirc and Onia, stating that as members of the Explorers, there were things they could accomplish on the inside that he couldn't. Accepting this, Zirc passed on the Zygarde Cube to Amethio before leaving the island with Onia. Afterward, Zirc and Onia reported to Hamber that Amethio was safe and sound, though Hamber was unaware that Chalce was monitoring him.

In ''[[HZ106|The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open]]'', Indi and Rubina attempted to trade with {{OBP|Ryan|HZ106}}, who had stolen Ult's [[Dusk Ball]] in order to exchange it for a Strong Sphere. Ult interrupted the transaction and a battle quickly occurred, with the two Explorers sending out a Unovan and Galarian {{p|Darmanitan}}. Though they had the upper hand due to Ryan's {{p|Grafaiai}} being inexperienced, the tide quickly turned against them when the Dusk Ball reacted to Ult's feelings, revealing a {{p|Dragonite}} that easily overwhelmed both Darmanitan, forcing them to retreat. In the [[HZ107|following episode]], they met with Spinel, who quickly discovered Ult eavesdropping on them and had him taken into custody, though his {{p|Sableye}} was able to escape and discovered Roy. While observing him, Chalce expressed concern about Spinel's hastiness, but he told her that Amethio's return had complicated matters. Roy later found and freed Ult, only for Indi and Rubina to quickly discover them and result in another battle. This time, they were assisted by four {{p|Rabsca}} that were emitting {{m|Gravity}}, getting the upper hand, even against Dragonite. Ult's resolve to protect the ones he cared resulted in the discovery of his Dragonite being able to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]], and Mega Dragonite easily defeated the enemies, while Roy and his Mega {{p|Lucario}} defeated Indi and Rubina, taking advantage of the opening to escape.
[[File:Super Strong Sphere Six Heroes.png|250px|thumb|right|Five of the [[Six Heroes]] under the Explorers' control]]
In ''[[HZ108|Taking the Next Steps]]'', the Rising Volt Tacklers decided to contact Amethio's father, Cervantis, for information about the Six Heroes. Cervantes agreed to do so, though the message was intercepted by the Explorers.

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', Coral and Sidian were continuing to promote the Strong Spheres in [[Galar]] when they attempted to get some leisure time after one such event. However, they were swarmed by their fans, though a [[Manager (HZ109)|manager]] arrived and took them away. The manager revealed to the two that they were told to head to an unknown location in Paldea, hiring a Galarian Cabbie to do so. The cabbie initially refused until seeing Coral, and when Coral refused to go, the manager forced her inside. On the way, they were knocked down by a Tinkatuff, which was shortly followed up by Dot and her Pokémon. Although Sidian wished to head to their destination, Coral refused and battled Dot. Tinkatuff was able to forge a new hammer from Corviknight's feathers, evolving into {{p|Tinkaton}} and sending Glalie flying away with a {{m|Brutal Swing}}, prompting the two admins to chase after it. Meanwhile, Indi and Rubina confronted Liko, Roy and Ult at the warehouse instead of Cervantis.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Indi and Rubina with three other agents used the Super Strong Sphere on five of the Six Heroes to battle Liko, Roy, and Ult, as this was Spinel's plan to take down the Rising Volt Tacklers by using their allies against them. In the [[HZ111|next episode]], despite the Heroes knocking out most of Liko, Roy, Ult, and Amethio's Pokémon with help from Coral and Sidian, they ended up retreating after the effects of the Super Strong Spheres worn off on the five Pokémon.

In [[HZ124]], the Explorers were confronted by the younger members of the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio in an attempt to rescue the remaining Six Heroes. However, Spinel planned for it as he set up a trap for them when they get inside their HQ. In the [[HZ125|next episode]], the Explorers lose the remaining Six Heroes when the younger members and Amethio free them from their control. After the battle, Indi and Rubina informed Spinel that the recordings were complete, leaving him satisfied despite losing the Six Heroes as he pulled up a screen. At the same time, Chalce rolled her eyes, appearing to disapprove of his methods, while Coral and Sidian started doubting the Strong Sphere. Spinel would later use the recordings to frame the Rising Volt Tacklers again, claiming that they had broken into their facility and stole the remaining Six Heroes that were being cared by them. This was also Spinel's plan to force the Rising Volt Tacklers to go into hiding and promoting the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ130]], the Explorers released the Strong Spheres to the general public. Chalce informed Spinel that Naranja Academy had banned their usage, which he attributed to the Rising Volt Tacklers. Worried about their cooperation with Amethio, Spinel ordered Chalce, Coral, and Sidian to go on a night patrol around Mount Pericarp, reassuring her that he would fulfill her wish. During the patrol, they were confronted by Hamber, who asked them to rebel against Spinel, explaining that the Strong Spheres would destroy the bond between them and their Pokémon. They refused to listen and battled him. Hamber revealed his third Pokémon, [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Ursaluna|Bloodmoon]] {{p|Ursaluna}}, which defeated Glalie and Garganacl. Chalce used Mega Evolution on her Medicham to defeat the Pokémon. As Chalce ordered agents to apprehend him, Ursaluna created a cloud of dust, allowing Hamber to escape. Deeming him no longer a threat, they resumed their patrol, while Hamber, hidden nearby, felt he had done all he could and left the rest to Amethio.

==Notable members==
===Main members===
This is the list of the main Explorers members up to the most recent Japanese episode:

====Modern Explorers====
This is the list of the Explorers members after the organization was reformed by Gibeon in the modern era. As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', with Spinel's rise to leadership of the Explorers, some new members of the organization were introduced in the [[animated series]].

In ''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]'', two unnamed members of the organization were shown hunting Amethio during the year-long period that passed during ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', which indicates that there are more members of the Explorers than those shown in the series. In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', another group of Explorers agents appeared, this time working under [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s orders. In [[HZ122]], several Explorers agents were seen guarding Laqua and mining Laquium crystals. While in [[HZ124]], several Explorers agents, both male and female, confronted the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio when they storming the HQ.

=====Current members=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Member}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" |{{color|fff|Rank}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Debut}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Spinel timeskip.png|180px|Spinel]] [[Spinel]]
|Boss (currently) Admin (formerly)
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Coral timeskip.png|180px|Coral]] [[Coral]]
|Admin
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Sidian timeskip.png|180px|Sidian]] [[Sidian]]
|Admin
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Chalce timeskip.png|180px|Chalce]] [[Chalce]]
|Admin
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Hamber.png|180px|Hamber]] [[Hamber]] (Double agent)
|Unknown (currently) Second-in-command (formerly)
|''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Onia.png|180px|Onia]] [[Onia]] (Double agent)
|Agent
|''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Zirc.png|180px|Zirc]] [[Zirc]] (Double agent)
|Agent
|''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Indi.png|180px|Indi]] [[Indi]]
|Agent
|''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Rubina.png|180px|Rubina]] [[Rubina]]
|Agent
|''[[HZ099|Orla, Grounded]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Explorer Grunt.png|180px|Grunt]] Unnamed (multiple)
|Agents
|''[[HZ104|Charcadet's Wish]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

=====Former members=====
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Member}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" |{{color|fff|Rank}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Debut}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Gibeon.png|180px|Gibeon]] [[Gibeon]] (deceased)
|Boss
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' (voice only) ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' (physical debut)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Cervantis.png|180px|Cervantis]] [[Cervantis]]
|Unknown
|''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Amethio.png|180px|Amethio]] [[Amethio]]
|Admin
|''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]''

|}

====Original Explorers====
This is the list of the original Explorers members from 100 years prior to the events of the series.
{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Member}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Debut}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Younger Gibeon.png|180px|Gibeon]] [[Gibeon]]
|''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' (voice only) ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'' (physical debut)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Lucius.png|180px|Lucius]] [[Lucius]]
|''[[HZ012|The Future I Choose]]'' (flashback) ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'' (physical debut)
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Young Rystal.png|180px|Rystal]] [[Rystal]]
|''[[HZ074|The Three Explorers]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

===Bases===
This is listing the HQs of the Explorers during the events of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'':

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color dark}}; {{roundy|5px}}; border: 2px solid #{{ghost color}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color|fff|Image}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{color|fff|Location}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{color|fff|Description}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color|fff|Region}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Mount Pericarp Explorers base.png|100px]]
| [[Mount Pericarp]]
| style="text-align:left" | The first of the Explorers base which was spotted by [[Liko]] in ''[[HZ084|Where the Land Meets the Sky]]''.
|style="background:#{{unknown color light}};|Unknown
|- style="background:#FFF"
| [[File:Explorers base HZ107.png|100px]]
| [[Manpūku Town]]
| style="text-align:left" | An [[Explorers base]] which was invaded by [[Ult]] and later [[Roy]] in ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]''. It is where five of the [[Six Heroes]] prisoners were kept in.
|style="background:#{{paldea color light}};|[[Paldea]]
|- style="background:#FFF"

| [[File:Explorers HQ.png|100px]]
| Unknown
| style="text-align:left" | The [[Explorers HQ]] which was invaded by [[Liko]], Roy, [[Dot]], [[Ult]] and [[Amethio]] to rescue the [[Six Heroes]] in [[HZ125]].
|style="background:#{{unknown color light}};|Unknown
|}

===Associates===
This is listing characters who are related to the Explorers during the events of ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'':

{| class="roundy" style="text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; margin:auto"
|-
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Member}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" |{{color|fff|Description}}
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" |{{color|fff|Debut}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Trainer HZ016.png|100px]] [[Trainer (HZ016)|Bisharp's Trainer]]
|This Trainer was a mercenary paid by [[Spinel]] to delay [[Friede]] while the latter looked for [[Liko]]'s [[Pagogo|pendant]].
|''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Explorers subordinates.png|100px]] Explorers' subordinates
|This is a group of subordinates who accompanied [[Hamber]] during his meeting with [[Diana]].
|''[[HZ026|Terapagos's Adventure]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Exceed Logo.png|50px]] [[Exceed]]
| Exceed is a company that was founded by [[Gibeon]] to improve the lives of humans and Pokémon through the research of [[Laquium]], which is known by the employees as the "Treasure of Eternity". After Spinel became the leader of the Explorers, he also became the company's director in [[Cervantis]]'s place, drawing the company closer to the Explorers and using it to create and sell a mass-produced device containing Laquium, the [[Strong Sphere]].
|''[[HZ054|The Treasure of Eternity]]''
|- style="background:#fff"
|}

==Technology==
===Gadgets===
*In ''[[HZ002|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part Two)]]'', [[Amethio]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] used their watches to change from their disguises into their uniforms. [[Coral]] used hers in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' to change from her uniform to civilian clothing and back. Both she and [[Sidian]] used theirs in ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'' to change from their academy uniform disguises into their uniforms. Chalce used hers in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' to change from her teacher disguise into her uniform.
*In ''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'', Zirc planted a tracker in the husk of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]' airship. It was later found and destroyed by {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''.
*In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'', [[Spinel]] communicated with his Pokémon using a small transceiver attached to them. He also used the transceivers in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'' to communicate with [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]].
* In ''Fly! Wattrel!!'' and ''Quaxly, We Can Do It'', Spinel also used an unknown device to see through his Pokémon's eyes. In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', Spinel used that same device to record Amethio helping [[Liko]] out a cave.
* In ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]'', the Explorers commanded by [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] used several drones to create laser containers for use in moving the five members of the [[Six Heroes]] they possessed.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; color:white"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" |Watches
!Tracker
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" |Transceiver
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Explorers watch.png|250px]]
|[[File:Explorers tracker.png|250px]]
|[[File:Explorers transceiver on Pokémon.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
|}

===Vehicles===
*In ''[[HZ004|The Treasure After the Storm!]]'', [[Amethio]] contacted [[Hamber]] from a submarine. This submarine later made further appearances as Amethio, [[Zirc]] and [[Onia]]'s method of transportation around the world.
*In ''[[HZ014|Fly! Wattrel!!]]'' and ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', Spinel is seen commanding his Pokémon against [[Friede]] and later [[Liko]], [[Roy]], and [[Dot]] from a van outfitted with high-tech surveillance equipment. This van made further appearances as Spinel's base of operations.
*In ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', Hamber, [[Sidian]], and [[Coral]] traveled to [[Galar]] using an Explorers helicopter. It also used in ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'' for Sidian and Coral to sneak into [[Area Zero]].
* In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'' and ''[[HZ111|Better, Farther, Stronger!]]'', [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] used a group of Explorers-branded trucks to transport the dormant members of the [[Six Heroes]] under their custody.

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; color:white"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" |Submarine
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" |Van
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" |Helicopter
|- style="background:#fff"
|[[File:Explorers submarine.png|250px]]
|[[File:Spinel van.png|250px]]
|[[File:Explorers helicopter.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{dragon color light}}"
|}

===Other===
* In ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'' and several subsequent episodes, the Explorers leadership are shown using virtual reality technology to attend meetings at the organization's headquarters. This technology projected holograms of them into the headquarters' meeting chamber, where they could conduct their business as if they were physically in the room. [[Gibeon]], the Explorers' first leader, used similar technology to speak to his subordinates through a holographic monolith projected into the meeting room.
* In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', the Explorers used a resonance generator that could transmit energy at long distances. After observing [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] using his equipment, Spinel was able to recreate Terapagos's energy signature on the resonance generator to attract the [[Black Rayquaza]]. It was later deactivated by [[Dot]] and then destroyed by Rayquaza.
* In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', while looking through Spinel's computer at Exceed, Amethio uncovered documents for a prototype of device called [[Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere]]. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', using the Laquium Sphere, Spinel infected all but one of the Six Heroes with Laquium mist, making them go completly berserk.
* In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', Gibeon was revealed to have a strange device on his suit that can turn [[Laquium]] crystals into mist that is injected into his body through a tube connected to the back of his head. This allows Gibeon to use Laquium to heal his poor health, even allowing him to walk. The device disappeared as Gibeon faded away due to the destruction of Laquium.
* In ''Guided by the Black Rayquaza!'', the Explorers used three machines capable of producing miniature earthquakes in order to stimulate the ground and force the Laquium core to grow and expand out of the ground so they can obtain it. They were powered by [[Spinel]]'s {{p|Magnezone}}'s electricity. They were all later destroyed by the rampaging Six Heroes.
* In ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'', it is revealed that the Explorers captured and placed the Six Heroes, except Rayquaza, as prisoners in pink, energy barriers, which keeps them dormant.
* In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', [[Sidian]] and [[Coral]] used [[Strong Sphere]]s, smaller versions of Laquium Sphere, during a battle against [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]. In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', a group of Explorers led by [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]] revealed upgraded Strong Spheres named Super Strong Spheres, and used them to confront the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]].

{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; color:white"
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Resonance generator
! style=" | Earthquake machine
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Suit device
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Explorers resonance generator.png|250px]]
| [[File:Laquium-activating machine.png|250px]]
| [[File:Gibeon suit device.png|250px]]
|- style="background:#{{ghost color light}}"
! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|FFF|Strong Sphere|Laquium Sphere}}
! style=" | Restraining barriers
! style=" | {{color2|FFF|Strong Sphere}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Laquium Sphere.png|250px]]
| [[File:Explorers Six Heroes prison.png|250px]]
| [[File:Exceed Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
|-
|
! style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{color2|FFF|Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere}}
|-
|
| style="background:#fff"| [[File:Super Strong Sphere.png|250px]]
|}

==Pokémon==
The Explorers, except former leader Gibeon, have at least two Pokémon partners on their teams while Hamber and Spinel have three Pokémon in their parties while Indi and Rubina have four Pokémon partners on their respective teams. Also, each member of the Explorers, except Gibeon, has a [[Rotom Phone]]. In addition, Hamber,  former member Amethio can use {{Tera}}stallization, Chalce can use [[Mega Evolution]], while Coral and Sidian can use both. 

This listing is of the Explorers's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
===Belonging to the Boss===
====[[Spinel]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Spinel|Magnezone|Spinel Magnezone.png|electric|steel|fir=Magneton|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Spinel|Umbreon|Spinel Umbreon.png|dark|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Spinel|Beheeyem|Spinel Beheeyem.png|psychic|link=no}}
|}

===Belonging to the Admins===
====[[Hamber]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Hamber|Dusknoir|Hamber Dusknoir.png|ghost|link=no}} {{TeraIcon|Ghost}}
| {{ActivePoké|Hamber|Rotom|Hamber Mow Rotom.png|electric|grass|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Hamber|Ursaluna|Hamber Ursaluna.png|ground|normal|link=no}} ♂
|}

====[[Coral]]====
{| width="66%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Coral|Glalie|Coral Glalie.png|ice|link=no}} 
| {{ActivePoké|Coral|Scream Tail|Coral Screamypuff.png|fairy|psychic|nick=Screamypuff|link=no}} {{TeraIcon|Fairy}}
|}

====[[Sidian]]====
{| width="66%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Sidian|Garganacl|Sidian Garganacl.png|rock|link=no}} {{TeraIcon|Rock}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sidian|Aerodactyl|Sidian Aerodactyl.png|rock|flying|link=no}} 
|}
====[[Chalce]]====
{| width="66%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Chalce|Medicham|Chalce Medicham.png|fighting|psychic|link=no}} {{MegaIcon}}
| {{ActivePoké|Chalce|Xatu|Chalce Xatu.png|psychic|flying|link=no}} ♀
|}

===Belonging to the Agents===
====[[Zirc]]====
{| width="66%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Zirc|Rhydon|Zirc Rhydon.png|ground|rock|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Zirc|Skarmory|Zirc Skarmory.png|steel|flying|link=no}}
|}

====[[Onia]]====
{| width="66%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Onia|Skarmory|Onia Skarmory.png|steel|flying|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Onia|Golduck|Onia Golduck.png|water|link=no}}
|}

====[[Indi]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Indi|Tauros|Indi Tauros.png|Fighting|Water|link=no}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Indi|Darmanitan|Indi Darmanitan.png|Ice|Fire|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Indi|Drapion|Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png|Poison|Dark|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Indi|Salamence|Indi Rubina Salamence.png|Dragon|Flying|link=no}}
|}

====[[Rubina]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Tauros|Rubina Tauros.png|Fighting|Fire|link=no}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Darmanitan|Rubina Darmanitan.png|Fire|Psychic|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Scolipede|Rubina Scolipede Indi Drapion.png|Bug|Poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Rubina|Salamence|Indi Rubina Salamence.png|Dragon|Flying|link=no}}
|}

====Unnamed Agents====
{| width="66"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Mightyena|nick=Mightyena|Explorers Mightyena.png|dark|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Luxray|nick=Luxray|Explorers Luxray.png|electric|link=no}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Houndoom|nick=Houndoom|Explorers Houndoom.png|dark|fire|link=no}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Machoke|nick=Machoke|Explorers Machoke.png|fighting|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Watchog|nick=Watchog (x2)|Explorers Watchog.png|size=190px|normal|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Marowak|Explorers Marowak Golbat Shelgon.png|size=190px|nick=Marowak|ground|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Golbat|Explorers Marowak Golbat Shelgon.png|size=190px|nick=Golbat|poison|flying|link=no}} ♂
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Shelgon|Explorers Marowak Golbat Shelgon.png|size=190px|nick=Shelgon|dragon|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Druddigon|Explorers Druddigon Skuntank Granbull.png|size=190px|nick=Druddigon|dragon|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Skuntank|Explorers Druddigon Skuntank Granbull.png|size=190px|nick=Skuntank|poison|dark|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Granbull|Explorers Druddigon Skuntank Granbull.png|size=190px|nick=Granbull|fairy|link=no}}
|}

===Traveling with===
{| width="33%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone (×7)|Hamber Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|}

===Other===
{| width="33%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Explorers|Rabsca|nick=Rabsca (×4)|Explorers Rabsca.png|bug|psychic|link=no}}
|}

===Belonging to former members===
====[[Lucius]]====
=====Roaming the World=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Lucius|Rayquaza|Black Rayquaza.png|dragon|flying|link=Black Rayquaza|disp=Rayquaza}} {{shinystar|SV}} {{TeraIcon|Dragon}}
|
|
|
|}
=====Freed=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Arboliva|Lucius Arboliva.png|grass|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Normal}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Moltres|Lucius Moltres.png|dark|flying}} {{TeraIcon|Dark}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Lapras|Lucius Lapras.png|water|ice}} ♀ {{TeraIcon|Ice}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Kleavor|Lucius Kleavor.png|bug|rock}} {{TeraIcon|Bug}}
| {{ActivePoké|Lucius|Gouging Fire|Lucius Gouging Fire.png|fire|dragon}} {{TeraIcon|Rock}}
|}

====[[Rystal]]====
=====With [[Liko]]=====
{| width="100%"
| {{InactivePoké|Liko|Terapagos|nick=Pagogo|Rystal and Terapagos.png|normal}} {{TeraIcon|Stellar}}
|
|
|
|}

====[[Gibeon]]====
=====With Amethio=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Gibeon|Zygarde|White Zygarde 50 Percent Forme.png|dragon|ground|link=White Zygarde|disp=Zygarde}} {{shinystar|SV}}
|
|
|
|}

====[[Cervantis]]====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Cervantis|Cincinno|Cervantis Cinccino.png|normal}}
|
|
|
|}

====[[Amethio]]====
{| width="100%"
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==Artwork==
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| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Amethio}} <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1636676500106919936/photo/1</ref>
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Zirc}} and {{color2|FFF|Onia}} <ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1636676500106919936/photo/1</ref>
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Spinel}}, {{color2|FFF|Sidian}}, {{color2|FFF|Chalce}}, and {{color2|FFF|Coral}}
| Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Gibeon}}, {{color2|FFF|Lucius}}, and {{color2|FFF|Rystal}} from 100 years ago
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Sidian Naranja Academy Concept Art.png|230px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Coral Naranja Academy Concept Art.png|230px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Spinel Concept Artwork.png|230px]]
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}};" |[[File:Indi Concept Artwork.png|230px]]
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| colspan=2 | Concept art of {{color2|FFF|Indi}} and {{color2|FFF|Rubina}} <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_pr/status/1933766351602266402?s=61&t=xKtdVidcKfgZ6A5yGeT6RA</ref>
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==Trivia ==
*The Explorers is the first [[villainous team|villainous organization]] created specifically for the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
*The names of the current members of the organization refer to gemstones and rocks used in the creation of jewelry.

==Names==
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|zh_yue=探夢隊 ''{{tt|Tāammuhng Déui|Dreamseekers}}''
|zh_cmn=探夢隊 ''{{tt|Tànmèng Duì|Dreamseekers}}'' {{tt|*|Taiwan}} 探索者队 ''{{tt|Tànsuǒzhě Duì|Explorers}}'' {{tt|*|Mainland China}}
|cs=Průzkumníci
|da=Explorers
|nl=Ontdekkers
|fi=Etsijät
|fr=Explorateurs
|de=Entdecker
|it=Esploratori
|ko=익스플로러즈 ''Explorers''
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|pl=Pionierzy
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|sv=Utforskarna
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Coral

2026-04-10T10:31:55Z

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|jname=サンゴ
|tmname=Sango
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|caption=Coral as of ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Coral is a year older than at the start of {{aniseries|HZ}}</ref>
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|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|enva=[[Lizzie Freeman]]
|jpva=[[Ikue Otani]]
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'''Coral''' (Japanese: '''サンゴ''' ''Sango''<ref>Explorers Original Acrylic Stand</ref>) is an admin of the [[Explorers]] and a major recurring antagonist in {{aniseries|HZ}}. In the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc, she and [[Sidian]] promote new products of [[Exceed]].

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Young Coral.png|thumb|left|250px|Coral prior to joining the Explorers]]
====Pre-series====
Prior to ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', she was approached by [[Hamber]] who invited her to join the Explorers on the premise that she could freely be herself among them, since she struggled to fit in among her peers. Among the four trained by Hamber, she was the second to be recruited and trained after [[Amethio]].
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===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Coral.png|thumb|250px|Coral prior to the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc]]
Coral first appeared as a hologram in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', alongside the other [[Explorers]]'s admins. The first time she spoke and was seen clearly was in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', taunting [[Spinel]] about his last failure.

She made her physical debut in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]''. At [[Hamber]]'s request, Coral and [[Sidian]] accompanied him to the [[Galar]] [[region]]. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], after tracking down [[Amethio]]'s location, the group arrived at the [[old castle]] where [[Diana]] was living at. Despite Hamber ordering them to stay on standby while he secured their target, Coral and Sidian invaded the location and cornered [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], only to be stopped by the sudden arrival of [[Captain Pikachu]]. Once Cap took out Sidian's {{p|Garganacl}}, Coral snapped and recklessly ordered her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, allowing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to escape and leaving the old castle in ruins.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', Coral and the other admins joined in a meeting to discuss the Explorers' next objective. Eventually, they decided to go after the [[Black Rayquaza]].

In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Coral and Sidian arrived in a seaside town in [[Paldea]]. Coral had led him there under the guise of finding something important, which was actually some rare Wiglett sweet buns. However, upon finding out they had sold out and that Liko and Roy had managed to get a box without even lining up, she left them a challenge letter on the back of Roy's {{p|Fuecoco}}. While Coral faced Roy, Sidian stepped in to take Liko on. Despite the rough start, the young Rising Volt Tacklers refused to give up and eventually broke through their foes' strategies. Impressed, the two Explorers decided to stop holding back, but were forced to withdraw after Sidian received a call to take part in mission involving the Black Rayquaza.
[[File:Coral Naranja Academy.png|thumb|left|250px|Coral as "Cornbread"]]
In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Coral, Sidian, and [[Chalce]] summoned the Black Rayquaza near [[Levincia]] by using a machine that generated an energy similar to that [[Pagogo|Terapagos]] emitted [[HZ033|previously]] and had their Pokémon battle against the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}}. They started strong, unleashing powerful super effective moves, but lost control over Rayquaza once [[Dot]] managed to shut down the machine. Once again, Coral let her temper overcome her better judgment and commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct, which collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. The resulting explosion was powerful enough to blast the [[Legendary Pokémon]] directly into the hull of the [[Brave Olivine]].

In ''[[HZ045|From So Far Away]]'', the Explorers were forced to retreat after realizing their attacks failed to any lasting damage to Rayquaza. Later, Coral and the other admins were gathered to have a meeting with [[Gibeon]]. The admins were ordered to allow the Rising Volt Tacklers to keep gathering the [[Six Heroes]] and restore Terapagos's power, as this would benefit the Explorers' plans as well. Gibeon also told them to monitor Liko and Terapagos.

In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', Coral, along with Sidian, enrolled in [[Naranja Academy]] as part of the [[Tera Training]]. Sidian introduced Coral to [[Clavell]] under the name '''Cornbread''' (Japanese: '''サンドイッチ''' ''Sandwich''), much to her amusement.
[[File:Liko and Coral rivalry.png|250px|thumb|[[Liko]] and Coral deciding who will face Katy in Tera Training]]
In ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'', Coral was sent to [[Cortondo]] as part of course training. Having heard of Patisserie Soapberry's pastries, Coral was excited to try some. Much to her disdain, upon arriving, she discovered that the shop was out of stock for the day and angrily demanded some. [[Katy]] arrived and when she explained to her and Liko that she only had time for one of them, Coral impulsively demanded a match with Liko. Katy then pointed out that the students are not allowed to use {{Tera}}stallization against each other and suggested a bake-off. In the ensuing bake-off, Coral, being impatient and not knowing how to bake, made a mess and lost the competition. In anger, she had Glalie use {{m|Blizzard}} in the kitchen. This caused Katy to glare and address her in a tone intimidating enough for Coral to stop and she begrudingly left.

In ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]'', Coral and Sidian were spying on Liko and Roy when they were approached by Clavell, so he thought the two were only interested in Liko and her group's battles. Clavell suggested them to go together to watch the battle at the [[Gym]]. Soon after, Coral decided to leave Clavell talking alone and went behind a food stall.
[[File:Coral and Kofu.png|thumb|250px|left|Coral and Kofu at the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]]]
Prior to ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Coral managed to succeed in a new exam, this time against [[Kofu]]. When the Tera Training students returned, Coral was tasked with battling [[Larry]] alongside Kofu. During the battle, Coral had Glalie use Self-Destruct, knocking all of the Pokémon out. Larry was declared the winner of the match, much to her shock, claiming that a win was a win. After being reprimanded, she angrily left the arena.

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', Coral and Sidian were seen with the other students during Clavell's speech that began the second part of the Training. Despite this, her Gym challenge was not revealed.
[[File:Cornbread and Seasoning.png|thumb|250px|Coral and Sidian]]
In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Coral and Sidian surrounded Roy and Dot on Spinel's orders, abandoning their student disguises. In [[HZ065|the next episode]], Coral and Sidian battled against Roy and Dot to stall them, but before Coral's Glalie could finish off their opponents, they were interrupted by [[Grusha]]'s arrival, so Chalce commanded the two admins to retreat. At their base the Explorers Admins gathered to ask Amethio if he had betrayed the Explorers by helping out Liko in escaping from a cave after seeing the footage recorded by Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}} and why he did not catch Terapagos when he had the chance. Before Amethio could give a proper explanation, Gibeon arrived and expelled his grandson from the Explorers for helping their enemies.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', while Chalce hacked Naranja Academy's systems to steal data on Terapagos, Coral and Sidian were ordered to prevent anyone from interfering with the mission. Coral later encountered Roy, who had been made aware of the sabotage and went to confront the Explorers. After being lured outside of the academy's hallways, Coral faced Roy in a battle, only to end up defeated. Sidian then arrived and forced Coral to retreat with him, much to her anger. In the [[HZ067|following episode]], dejected over her defeat, Coral was seen enjoying a sandwich with her Glalie alongside Sidian, who had a rice ball.
[[File:Coral party.png|thumb|250px|left|Coral and her Pokémon]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Hamber ordered Coral and Sidian to follow the Rising Volt Tacklers to [[Area Zero]]. In the [[HZ080|next episode]], Coral was observing the Rising Volt Tacklers, but decided to go exploring Area Zero on her own. While exploring, Coral met a {{p|Scream Tail}} but believed it was a {{p|Jigglypuff}} and called it '''Screamypuff''' (Japanese: '''オニプリン''' ''Onipurin''). However, when a {{p|Great Tusk}} appeared, Coral and her Glalie teamed up with Screamypuff to defeat it. After defeating Great Tusk, Coral tried to silence Screamypuff's relentless screaming by throwing something at it, but accidentally threw a {{i|Poké Ball}} and caught it. Following this, she reunited with Sidian, and in the [[HZ081|following episode]], Coral and Sidian witnessed the Rising Volt tacklers' battle against [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] and Rayquaza from a distance. At the [[HZ082|end of the battle]], they departed from Area Zero to report their findings to their fellow Explorers.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Coral and Sidian attended a meeting with Gibeon where they reported the events in the Area Zero. After this, Gibeon instructed them to prepare for the battle that will follow in [[Laqua]].
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|250px|The Explorers encountering Liko, Roy, and Dot in Laqua]]
In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after Pagogo removed the barrier keeping Laqua sealed, Liko, Roy, and [[Dot]] were greeted by Coral, Sidian, and Chalce. In [[HZ086|the following episode]], the Explorers admitted they were aware of Laqua's location from the beginning and just waited for the Rising Volt Tacklers to take down the barrier for them. Having achieved their goal, the Explorers decided to get rid of the Rising Volt Tacklers by battling them. Coral chose to battle Roy's Crocalor with Screamypuff, but despite its strength and Coral utilizing {{Tera}}stallization, Screamypuff's lack of proper battle experience eventually led to its defeat. Refusing to give up, Coral sent out Glalie, but was interrupted when a large vortex of pink mist began filling the air.

In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Explorers continued to prevent Liko's group from heading further into Laqua, only to be attacked by [[Onia]] and [[Zirc]]. This distraction allowed Liko, Roy, and Dot to run ahead and confront Gibeon. Later, Coral and her allies supported Gibeon by utilizing machines designed to stimulate the ground where the [[Laquium]] was buried, forcibly activating it and making it expand uncontrollably. Coral, Sidian, and Chalce used their Pokémon to block any incoming attacks that would damage the machines. In [[HZ088|the following episode]], Coral watched Gibeon battled the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio, only to eventually be defeated.
[[File:HZ095.png|thumb|250px|left|Coral and Sidian one year after the events in Laqua]]
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', once the Laquium had been purified by Pagogo and the Six Heroes, Coral watched in shock as Gibeon's body faded away. Disappointed by his former leader's failure, Spinel announced that he would surpass Gibeon and that the Explorers would take control of Laqua. Coral and Sidian objected to Spinel's sudden ambitions, but were told by Chalce to just keep watching. Using a device he developed, Spinel infected five of the Six Heroes with Laquium. The infected heroes ran wild, causing Laqua to begin collapsing on itself.

One year later, in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Coral and Sidian appeared at the [[Exceed Testing Center]], taking part in a public demonstration of the [[Strong Sphere]]. Coral took the time to entertain the crowd before Sidian informed her of Liko and Roy's presence, shocking her. They both challenged Liko and Roy to a Double Battle, which Coral and Sidian won after using the Strong Sphere to empower their Pokémon with Laquium. After cruelly continuing to attack Liko and Roy's already-defeated Pokémon, they were stopped by [[Ult]], who denounced the Strong Sphere and told Coral to face him next. Coral impulsively commanded Glalie to Self-Destruct after Ult's {{p|Sableye}} proved troublesome, though it dealt no damage to Darkness Pokémon and simply allowed the trio to escape. Afterwards, Coral and Sidian met with Chalce, who noted that as long as the Explorers have the public on their side, Liko's group couldn't do anything to stop them.

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', an Exceed representative had Coral and Sidian board a [[Flying Taxi]] and head to Paldea. Dot's {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}} happened to see them flying overhead and knocked the taxi's {{p|Corviknight}} out of the sky in order to acquire its feathers. Angered by this, Coral decided to take her aggression out on Dot and teamed up with Sidian to battle her. Dot managed to keep Coral and Sidian busy long enough for Tinkatuff to forge the feathers into a new hammer and evolve into a {{p|Tinkaton}}. Using its newly-gained strength, Tinkaton sent Glalie flying, forcing Coral and Sidian to chase after it

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Coral and Sidian arrived at an Exceed distribution center. They remained on standby while several Explorers members tested the new Super Strong Spheres on the captured Six Heroes, who were forced to battle Liko and her friends. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], Amethio arrived to help battle the rampaging heroes, leaving behind his Corviknight and [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to deal with Coral and Sidian. Despite their combined strength, Liko and the others eventually suffered a total defeat. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers.

In [[HZ124]], the younger Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio infiltrated the [[Explorers HQ]] to rescue the captured Six Heroes. They broke into the building, but were led into Spinel's trap, who had each of the five youths isolated with an Explorers member commanding one of the Six Heroes. Coral battled Roy with {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}}, but it was eventually defeated by a combination attack from Roy's {{p|Skeledirge}} and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}. Once all of the Six Heroes were defeated, Pagogo used its power to cure them of the Laquium's effects. Liko and the others escaped with the Six Heroes, but unbeknownst to them, Spinel recorded their encounter and manipulated the events to make the Rising Volt Tacklers appear as the villains. He used this to forced the Rising Volt Tacklers into hiding from the public and advertise the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ130]], Strong Spheres were officially released into the public and were a commercial success. Worried about the Rising Volt Tacklers trying to interfere with his schemes, Spinel had Coral, Sidian, and Chalce act as security on [[Mount Pericarp]]. Just as they were preparing to leave, they were approached by Hamber, who pleaded that they reject Strong Spheres and stop working for Spinel. Coral refused and battled alongside Sidian and Chalce against their former teacher. Hamber utilized his recently-caught {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}} to defeat Coral and Sidian, but was eventually defeated by Chalce's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Medicham}}. Hamber once again asked Coral and the others to remember the importance of bonds before escaping and leaving the rest to Amethio and his allies.
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===Character===
[[File:Coral temper.png|thumb|250px|Coral's temper]]
Coral appears to have a mostly cheery and playful personality, but likes to disrespectfully poke fun at her allies whenever they fail a mission. Along with [[Sidian]], Coral is considered a troublemaker due to her lack of discipline and reckless behavior in comparison to her fellow admins, though she is far more troublesome than him. This is especially shown when she orders her Glalie to Self-Destruct numerous times throughout the series, often outright ignoring external factors and consequences, resulting in disaster. As seen in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', she is easily distracted, as she was shown focusing on her [[Rotom Phone]] during her battle with [[Roy]]. She also appears to place great importance on the value of collectable items, a behavior seen when she became angry over [[Liko]] opening a box of Wiglett sweet buns, ruining its pristine condition.
[[File:Coral Tera Orb.png|thumb|left|250px|Coral using her [[Tera Orb]]]]
Coral is also quite childish and vain, occasionally referring to herself in the third-person and openly expressing how cute she is. In the Japanese version, she often uses the slang prefix '''オニ''' ''oni'' as an intensifier and as a pun on Onigohri, Glalie's Japanese name. She's also quite the loudmouth, openly talking about the Explorers' plans in front of others, even their enemies, as she talked about the organization's intention to summon the [[Black Rayquaza]] in front of Liko and Roy. She also prioritizes dealing with her grudges more than the organization's plans as she refused to leave the battle with Liko and Roy at first, being dragged away by force by Sidian and his {{p|Aerodactyl}}. Ultimately, Coral's temperamental nature and grudges have often caused consequences for herself, such as getting disqualified by [[Katy]] for recklessly destroying the cake and attacking Liko in ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]''. Keeping in line with her hot-headed nature Coral is also very impatient, to the point of wanting the end battles quickly rather than stall opponents for time as seen in ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]''. As seen in ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' Coral is shown to be a sore loser, as seen when she reacted with anger and frustration after losing to Roy and his Fuecoco in battle.

After the battle at [[Naranja Academy]] in ''[[HZ067|Shine on, Terastallization! Liko vs. Roy!]]'', Coral began to show a lighter side, reflecting on her time as a student at the institution and sharing her food with Glalie. Despite her hot-headed brashness, she genuinely cares for her Pokémon and is shown occasionally doting on them. Additionally, unlike most of her fellow Explorers, she recognizes the value of the bond between a Trainer and Pokemon. In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Coral and Sidian were shown opposing Spinel's takeover of the Explorers, showing a sense of standards and drawing a line with Spinel's ruthless and unethical actions. However, Coral is also shown to respect Chalce, as she and Sidian did not stop Spinel due to Chalce telling them to stand down despite opposing him at first. Despite initially being willing to subject her Glalie to the effects of the [[Laquium]] and feign ignorance to its harms [[HZ095|a year later]] to maintain the public facade, her sense of standards and morals are shown once again in [[HZ125]], where she alongside Sidian once again showed opposition to Spinel's violent intentions when he attempted to push the Six Heroes to their limits using the power of the [[Super Strong Sphere]]. She also expresses discontentment with the Strong Sphere, finding its use to be boring as she recognizes how it renders the bond between Trainer and Pokémon irrelevant.

In [[HZ130]], Coral's aggressive battle style stems from the fact that she was lonely and an outcast, which drove people away from her due to how she fights—ultimately, seeking people who will allow her to be herself and friends with others despite her violent nature.

Among the members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, Coral appears to clash most often with Roy, confronting him several times, this began during their battle in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' and extended throughout and after the period in which Roy was present at [[Tera Training]].

===Pokémon===
This listing is of Coral's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{aniseries|HZ}}:
====On hand====

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Coral
| pkmn = Glalie
| type1 = Ice
| img = Coral Glalie.png
| img2 = Coral Glalie Laquium.png 
| gender =
| epnum = HZ024
| epname = Reunion at the Ancient Castle!
| vajp = Tatsuki Kobe
| vaen = Michael Schneider
| desc = {{p|Glalie}} is Coral's first known Pokémon, her main partner, and is often seen outside its Poké Ball. Loyal and stoic in contrast to Coral's hotheadedness, it also serves as her means of transportation. Coral often recklessly orders {{m|Self-Destruct}}, even at the cost of defeat, which Glalie carries out without hesitation. It is capable of Mega Evolving.

Throughout its many battles against the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] and others, Glalie frequently teamed up with [[Sidian]]'s {{p|Garganacl}}, often overwhelming opponents until outside interference or its own Self-Destruct ended the fights. Notable opponents include [[Roy's Crocalor|Roy's Fuecoco/Crocalor]], [[Dot's Quaxwell]], [[Larry]]'s team in a [[Tag Battle]], and a wild {{p|Great Tusk}}.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', in the one year since the incident at [[Laqua]], Glalie had since learned {{m|Sheer Cold}} and, during an event at the [[Exceed Testing Center]] in [[Mochew City]], it was used to battle Roy's Crocalor once again, this time empowered by [[Laquium]]. After Meowscarada and Crocalor were defeated by Glalie and Garganacl, Glalie was interrupted by [[Ult]] and his {{p|Sableye}}, who attacked Glalie with {{m|Shadow Sneak}} when it attempted to attack Liko and Roy's downed Pokémon. Angered by the interruption, Coral once again commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct, resulting in its own defeat and allowing Ult, Roy, and Liko to escape from the facility.

Glalie's known moves are {{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Self-Destruct}}, {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Ice Spinner}}, and {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
| nick = Screamypuff
| tera = Fairy
| trainer = Coral
| pkmn = Scream Tail
| type1 = Fairy
| type2 = Psychic
| img = Coral Screamypuff.png
| img2 = Screamypuff Terastal.png
| cap2 = Coral's Terastallized Screamypuff
| epnum = HZ080
| epname = Total-lie Awesome Pokémon in Area Zero?!
| vajp = Ayane Sakura
| vaen =
| desc = This {{p|Scream Tail}} nicknamed '''Screamypuff''' (Japanese: '''オニプリン''' ''Onipurin'') is Coral's second known Pokémon. It is temperamental, brash, and prone to tantrums, similar to Coral herself, but also unwaveringly loyal, desperate to prove its worth to Coral and Glalie upon being awed by their bravery, and becoming upset when its efforts were undermined by Coral.

Screamypuff was first encountered by Coral in [[Area Zero]] after stepping on its tail, causing it to lash out and scream. Not realizing it was a [[Paradox Pokémon]], she mistook it for a {{p|Jigglypuff}} and decided to call it Screamypuff. After an ensuing argument between the two caused a run-in with a {{p|Great Tusk}}, Screamypuff teamed up with Coral's {{p|Glalie}} and was able to deal with it, despite the {{pkmn|category|Face Pokémon}}'s failed attempt at using {{m|Self-Destruct}}. However, during the battle, Screamypuff gradually bonded with Coral and Glalie. After the battle, Screamypuff threw another tantrum in response to Coral insulting its efforts in battle, causing Coral to throw a {{i|Poké Ball}} at it by accident in an attempt to make it stop screaming, resulting in Screamypuff joining her team.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Screamypuff was sent out to battle against the younger [[Rising Volt Tacklers]]. It initially held the advantage, further {{Tera}}stallizing into a pure {{t|Fairy}} type but eventually lost to [[Roy's Crocalor]] due to its inexperience with battling.

Screamypuff's known moves are {{m|Crunch}}, {{m|Boomburst}}, and {{m|Play Rough}}.
}}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lucius
|pkmn=Moltres
|main=yes
|type1=Dark
|type2=Flying
|img=Coral Moltres.png
|epnum=HZ022
|epname=Charge! Galar Mine!
|vajp=
|vaen=
|desc=In [[HZ125]], Coral used a [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]] on [[Lucius]]'s {{p|Moltres}}, pitting it against [[Roy]]'s {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}} and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}. After it was defeated, Coral reluctantly used another Super Strong Sphere on it under [[Spinel]]'s orders, but the Explorers were thwarted through the combined efforts of the [[White Zygarde]] and [[Pagogo]].
}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Coral Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
|
|}

===Tera Training===
Coral has participated in the [[Tera Training]] of [[Naranja Academy]]. Her evaluation and overall score are:
* [[Katy]] - (Disqualified; ''[[HZ047|Put Your Heart Into It!]]'')
* [[Kofu]] - Battle Exam - Basic; Approved (prior to ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')

===Extracurricular activities===
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Coral participated in the following events:
* [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]: with [[Kofu]] Vs. [[Larry]] (Loss; ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')

===Voice actresses===
{{vatable|color={{cuteness color}}|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|ja=大谷育江 ''[[Ikue Otani]]''
|en=[[Lizzie Freeman]]
|zh_yue=陳雪瑩 ''Shirley Chan''
|nl=Maylin van Putten
|ar=ناريمان بيطار ''Nariman Bitar''
|fi=Jasmin Lahtinen
|de=Constanze Buttmann ([[HZ016]]) Helene Schmitt ([[HZ024]]-present)
|it=Sabrina Bonfitto ([[HZ016]]) Serena Clerici ([[HZ024]]-present)
|no=Gulla Nordmoen
|pl=Natalia Jankiewicz
|pt_br=Thainá Lana
|fr_eu=Shérine Seyad
|es_la=Paola Echeverría
|es_eu=Irene Valadés
|he=חן סגל ''Chen Segal''
|id=Leni M. Tarra
|th=กานต์ชนิต โกศลวัฒนา
}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}};" | [[File:Coral anime.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}};" | [[File:Coral Naranja Academy Uniform.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Coral Naranja Academy Concept Art.png|x300px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
|Art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Coral's Naranja Academy uniform
|Concept art of Coral's Naranja Academy uniform
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Coral Second Outfit Concept Artwork.png|x300px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{tcg fairy color dark}}; background:#{{cuteness color light}}; overflow: hidden;" | [[File:Young Coral Concept Artwork.png|x300px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
|Concept art of Coral's second outfit
|Concept art of a younger Coral
|}

====Eyecatch====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{black color}}; font-size:80%"
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|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Coral Screamypuff.png|x150px]]
|style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{black color light}}; width:auto"| [[File:HZ eyecatch Coral Glalie Screamypuff.png|x150px]]
|}

====Other====
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|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"| [[File:HZ Coral expression sheet.png|350px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"|[[File:HZ November Calendar.png|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"|[[File:HZ024-HZ026 AS.png|110px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
| Concept art from ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
| November 2023 Calendar by {{color2|fff|mojacookie}}<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1719519635174031786</ref>
| In artwork from "After the story" by {{color2|fff|mojacookie}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cuteness color dark}}; background: #{{cuteness color light}};"|[[File:Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023 Exclusive Art.png|x200px]]
|- style="color:#fff"
|Pokémon Fan No. 85 November 2023 Exclusive Art
|}

==In the manga==
[[File:Explorers HZM.png|thumb|170px|Coral in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Coral briefly appeared in a flashback in [[HZM03]].
====Pokémon====
{| width="50%"
|-
|{{ActivePoké|Coral|Glalie|0362Glalie.png|size=150px|Ice|link=no}}
|
|
|}
{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Coral is the first:
** Major recurring [[human]] antagonist to be voiced by [[Ikue Otani]], the voice actress for [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Captain Pikachu]].
** Female {{pkmn|Trainer}} in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to officially own a [[Paradox Pokémon]].
** Member of the Explorers to officially catch a Pokémon onscreen.
** Member of the Explorers to own a Pokémon with a nickname.
* Coral's [[Rotom Phone]] uses a [[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Rotom Phone|Wine Red Case]].
* In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Coral's disguise included the [[List of clothing in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Headwear|Terastal Sporty Cap]], which was distributed to {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} via {{DL|List of other event distributions in Generation IX|Terastal Sporty Cap|serial code}} after the initial Japanese airing of [[HZ033]].
* When {{Tera}}stallizing her {{p|Scream Tail|Screamypuff}}, Coral uses the phrase '''make yourself so glittery, it'll blind them!''' (Japanese: '''ギラッギラにデコりな！''' ''get decorated all shiny and bright!'').

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| サンゴ ''Sango''
| From 珊瑚 ''sango'' ({{wp|coral}})
|-
| English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Coral
| From ''coral''
|-
| German
| Coralia Sango<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Pokémon Horizons: The Series]] first season Netflix credits</ref>
| From ''Koralle'' (coral) Transcription of her Japanese name
|-
| French
| Corail
| From ''corail'' (coral)
|-
| Korean
| 산호 ''Sanho''
| From 산호 (珊瑚) ''sanho'' (coral)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 姍瑚 ''Shānhú''
| rowspan="2" | From 珊瑚 ''shānhú / sāanwùh'' (coral) with the first character replaced with 姍 ''shān / sāan'' (character used in Chinese feminine names)
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 姍瑚 ''Sāanwùh''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 珊瑚 ''Shānhú''
| From 珊瑚 ''shānhú'' (coral)
|-
| Thai
| ซันโกะ ''Sanko''
| Transcription of her Japanese name
|}
{{-}}

''Cornbread''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{black color}}; border:3px solid #{{black color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{cuteness color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| サンドイッチ ''Sandwich''
| From ''{{wp|sandwich}}'' and サンゴ ''Sango'' (Coral)
|-
| English
| Cornbread
| From ''{{wp|cornbread}}'' and ''Coral''
|-
| German
| Kornbrötchen
| From ''Kornbrötchen'' (cornbread bun) and ''Coralia'' (Coral)
|-
| European Spanish, Latin American Spanish
| Coliflor
| From ''coliflor'' ({{wp|cauliflower}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| French
| Corbeille
| From ''corbeille'' (basket, bin) and ''Corail'' (Coral)
|-
| Italian
| Cotoletta
| From ''cotoletta'' (breaded cutlet) and ''Coral''
|-
| Korean
| 산나물 ''Sannamul''
| From 산나물 ''san-{{wp|namul}}'' (wild greens served as a side dish) and 산호 ''Sanho'' (Coral)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 姍明治 ''Shānmíngzhì''
| From 姍瑚 ''Shānhú'' (Coral) and 三明治 ''sānmíngzhì'' (sandwich)
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 姍文治 ''Sāanmàhnjih''
| From 姍瑚 ''Sāanwùh'' (Coral) and 三文治 ''sāammàhnjih'' (sandwich)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Polenta
| From ''polenta''
|-
| European Portuguese
| Coentro
| From ''coentro'' ({{wp|coriander}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| Czech
| Kroketa
| From ''kroketa'' ({{wp|croquette}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| Dutch
| Courgette
| From ''courgette'' ({{wp|zucchini}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| Finnish
| Korianteri
| From ''korianteri'' (coriander) and ''Coral''
|-
| Norwegian
| Koriander
| From ''koriander'' (coriander) and ''Coral''
|-
| Polish
| Korniszon
| From ''korniszon'' ({{wp|Pickled cucumber#Gherkin|gherkin}}) and ''Coral''
|-
| Turkish
| Kornişon
| From kornişon (gherkin) and ''Coral''
|}
{{-}}

''Screamypuff''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{fairy color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Language
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Name
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| オニプリン ''Onipurin''
| From オニ ''{{wp|oni}}'' (a kind of {{wp|Yōkai|supernatural entity}} in Japanese folklore akin to demons, ogres, and trolls; slang prefix for extreme) and プリン ''Purin'' ({{p|Jigglypuff}})
|-
| English
| Screamypuff
| From ''scream'' or ''{{p|Scream Tail}}'' and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| European Spanish
| Grititopuff
| From ''gritito'' (little scream) and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Chillipuff
| From ''chillido'' (screech) and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| French
| Hurle-Doudou
| From ''hurle'' (scream) or ''Hurle-Queue'' (Scream Tail) and ''Rondoudou'' (Jigglypuff)
|-
| Italian
| Urlopuff
| From ''urlo'' (scream) and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| Korean
| 대왕푸린 ''Daewangpurin''
| From 대왕 (大王) ''daewang'' (monarch) and 푸린 ''Purin'' (Jigglypuff)
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 鬼鬼胖丁 ''Guǐguǐpàngdīng''
| From 鬼 ''guǐ'' (devil; devilish) and 胖丁 ''Pàngdīng'' (Jigglypuff)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| GigaJigglypuff
| From the prefix ''{{wp|giga-}}'' and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| Czech
| Vřeštipuff
| From ''vřeštět'' (scream) or ''Vřeštící ohon'' (Scream Tail) and ''Jigglypuff''
|-
| Finnish
| Huutopuhvi
| From ''huuto'' (yell, scream) and ''puhvi'' (puff)
|-
| Polish
| Krzykopuff
| From ''krzyk'' (scream) and ''Jigglypuff''
|}
{{-}}

===Notes===
{{reflist|group=n}}

==References==
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Sidian

2026-04-10T10:31:44Z

Will of DC:

{{redirect|Onyx|the Pokémon|Onix (Pokémon)}}
{{Character Infobox
|color={{colo color}}
|corecolor={{black color light}}
|bordercolor={{colo color dark}}
|name=Sidian
|jname=オニキス
|tmname=Onyx
|image=Sidian anime 2.png
|size=150px
|caption=Sidian as of ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]''
|age=Unconfirmed<ref>As of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', Sidian is a year older than at the start of {{aniseries|HZ}}</ref>
|gender=Male
|hair=White with black and red highlights
|eyes=Yellow
|hometown=Unknown
|region=Unknown
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{black color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]''
|enva=[[SungWon Cho]]
|jpva=Yuki Onodera
}}
{{Character Infobox/Team
|color={{black color light}}
|member=[[Explorers]]
|rank=Admin
}}
|}
'''Sidian''' (Japanese: '''オニキス''' '' Onyx''<ref>Explorers Original Acrylic Stand</ref>) is an admin of the [[Explorers]] and a recurring major antagonist in {{aniseries|HZ}}. In the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc, he and [[Coral]] promote new products of [[Exceed]].

==In animation==
===History===
[[File:Young Sidian.png|250px|left|thumb|Sidian prior to joining the Explorers]]
====Pre-series====
Prior to ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)]]'', Sidian was a battler who fought thugs on the streets, coming to be known as "Street Fighter Sidian". [[Hamber]] approached Sidian and challenged him to a battle, ultimately emerging victorious. He then invited Sidian to join the Explorers on the promise that he could fight even stronger opponents than the thugs on the streets. Among the four who were recruited and trained by Hamber, he was the third to be recruited, after [[Amethio]] and [[Coral]].
{{-}}
===={{aniseries|HZ}}====
[[File:Sidian.png|250px|thumb|Sidian prior to the ''[[Mega Voltage]]'' arc]]
Sidian first appeared as a hologram in ''[[HZ006|The Ancient Poké Ball]]'', alongside the other [[Explorers]]'s admins. The first time he spoke and was seen clearly was in ''[[HZ016|Quaxly, We Can Do It]]'', judging [[Spinel]] over his last failure.

He made his physical debut in ''[[HZ024|Reunion at the Ancient Castle!]]''. At [[Hamber]]'s request, Sidian and [[Coral]] accompanied him to the [[Galar]] [[region]]. In the [[HZ025|next episode]], after tracking down [[Amethio]]'s location, the group arrived at the [[ancient castle]] where [[Diana]] was living at. Despite Hamber ordering them to stay on standby while he secured their target, Coral and Sidian invaded the location. He had his {{p|Garganacl}} indiscriminately take out the {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} living in the castle before he and Coral cornered [[Liko]] and [[Roy]], only to be stopped by the sudden arrival of [[Captain Pikachu]]. Once Cap took out Sidian's Garganacl, Coral snapped and recklessly ordered her {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, allowing the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] to escape and leaving the ancient castle in ruins.

In ''[[HZ027|As Long as I'm with My Friends]]'', Sidian and the other admins joined in a meeting to discuss the Explorers' next objective. Eventually, they decided to go after the [[Black Rayquaza]].

In ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', Sidian and Coral arrived in a seaside town in [[Paldea]]. Coral had led him there under the guise of finding something important, which was actually some rare Wiglett sweet buns. However, upon finding out they had sold out and that Liko and Roy had managed to get a box without even lining up, she left them a challenge letter on the back of [[Roy's Fuecoco]]. While Coral faced Roy, Sidian stepped in to take Liko on. Despite the rough start, the young Rising Volt Tacklers refused to give up and eventually broke through their foes' strategies. Impressed, the two Explorers decided to stop holding back, but were forced to withdraw after Sidian received a call to take part in mission involving the Black Rayquaza.

In ''[[HZ044|The Plan to Capture Rayquaza]]'', Sidian, Coral, and [[Chalce]] summoned the Black Rayquaza near [[Levincia]] by using a machine that generated an energy similar to that {{an|Terapagos}} emitted [[HZ033|previously]] and had their Pokémon battle against the {{pkmn|category|Sky High Pokémon}}. They started strong, unleashing powerful super effective moves, but lost control over Rayquaza once [[Dot]] managed to shut down the machine. Once again, Coral let her temper overcome her better judgment and commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct, which collided with Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. The resulting explosion was powerful enough to blast the [[Legendary Pokémon]] directly into the hull of the [[Brave Olivine]].
[[File:Sidian Naranja Academy.png|250px|thumb|left|Sidian as "Seasoning"]]
In ''[[HZ046|Welcome to Naranja Academy!]]'', along with Coral, Sidian enrolled in [[Naranja Academy]] as part of the [[Tera Training]]. Sidian introduced himself to [[Clavell]] under the name '''Seasoning''' (Japanese: '''オニギリ''' ''Onigiri''), much to Coral's amusement.

In ''[[HZ050|Trending Terastallization! Dance, Dance, Quaxly!]]'', Sidian was caught spying on Liko, Roy and Dot along with Coral by Clavell, believing that they were just wanting to know about their Academy colleagues, Clavell invited them both to watch [[Dot]]'s battle against [[Iono]], but eventually, Sidian left Clavell talking alone when Coral decided to go after food and Sidian went after her.

In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', it was revealed that Sidian managed to pass the first phase of Tera Training. During the [[Elite Four Tag Battle]], Sidian confronted [[Rika]] alongside [[Tulip]], but was defeated for insisting on protecting his ally's Pokémon. After a brief conversation with the Gym Leader about why this happened, Sidian left so Rika could begin her battle against Liko.

In ''[[HZ057|The Terapagos I Don't Know]]'', Sidian and Coral were seen with the other students during Clavell's speech that began the second part of the Training. Despite this, his Gym challenge was not revealed.

In ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]'', Sidian decided to have food at the [[Anything Goes Café]]. Shortly after entering, he encountered Liko, Roy, and Dot again. When Dot's {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}} accidentally crashed into Sidian's leg, he mistakenly assumed Dot had challenged him to a [[Pokémon battle]]. Seeing this as an opportunity to advertise and bring customers to the struggling eatery, Dot accepted the challenge and used Quaxly to battle Sidian's Garganacl. During the battle, the collision of Garganacl's {{m|Salt Cure}} and Quaxly's {{m|Low Kick}} caused salt to spread across the street, attracting the attention of customers. Although confused the battle ended without a winner, a hungry Sidian decided to partake in the eatery's new menu item, which he enjoyed.

In ''[[HZ064|The Approaching Shadow!]]'', Sidian and Coral surrounded Roy and Dot on Spinel's orders, abandoning their student disguise. In [[HZ065|the next episode]], Sidian and Coral battled against Roy and Dot to stall them, but before Coral's Glalie could finish off their opponents, they were interrupted by [[Grusha]]'s arrival, so Chalce commanded the two admins to retreat. At their base the Explorers Admins gathered to ask Amethio if he had betrayed the Explorers by helping out Liko in escaping from a cave after seeing the footage recorded by Spinel's {{p|Beheeyem}} and why he did not catch Terapagos when he had the chance. Before Amethio could give a proper explanation, Gibeon arrived and expelled his grandson from the Explorers for helping their enemies.

In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'', while Chalce hacked Naranja Academy's systems to steal data on Terapagos, Sidian and Coral were ordered to prevent anyone from interfering with the mission. Later, on top of the academy's bridge, he encountered Liko, who had been made aware of the sabotage and went to confront the Explorers. Garganacl initially fought evenly with Floragato, only for the former to gain the upper hand once Sidian Terastallized it. Refusing to back down, Liko Terastallized Floragato as well, giving her enough of a boost to defeat Garganacl. After his defeat Sidian acknowledged Liko's strength and told her not to forget his name before leaving and taking Coral with him, much to her anger. In the [[HZ067|following episode]], Sidian and Coral reflected over their defeats before enjoying a rice ball and sandwich, respectively.
[[File:Explorers Rising Volt Tacklers Laqua.png|thumb|250px|The Explorers encountering the Rising Volt Tacklers in [[Laqua]]]]
In ''[[HZ079|Over the Top!]]'', Hamber ordered Sidian and Coral to follow the Rising Volt Tacklers to [[Area Zero]]. In the [[HZ080|next episode]], Sidian was observing the Rising Volt Tacklers, but had to find Coral when she went off on her own. After finding her, Sidian noted that she caught a {{p|Scream Tail}}. In ''[[HZ081|The Pillar of Fire]]'', Sidian and Coral witnessed the Rising Volt tacklers' battle against [[Lucius's Gouging Fire]] and Rayquaza from a distance. At the [[HZ082|end of the battle]], they departed from Area Zero to report their findings to their fellow Explorers.

In ''[[HZ083|The Truth Revealed!]]'', Sidian and Coral attended a meeting with the other Explorers where they reported the events that happened in Area Zero. Gibeon instructed everyone to prepare for the battle that will follow in Laqua.

In ''[[HZ085|The Pokémon Paradise of Laqua!]]'', after Pagogo removed the barrier keeping Laqua sealed, Liko, Roy, and Dot were greeted by Sidian, Coral, and Chalce. In [[HZ086|the following episode]], the Explorers admitted they were aware of Laqua's location from the beginning and just waited for the Rising Volt Tacklers to take down the barrier for them. Having achieved their goal, the Explorers decided to get rid of the Rising Volt Tacklers by battling them. Sidian used Garganacl to battle Liko's Floragato, but despite his defensive tactics, Liko was able to gain the upper hand.
[[File:HZ095.png|thumb|250px|left|Sidian and Coral one year after the events in Laqua]]
In ''[[HZ087|Guided by the Black Rayquaza!]]'', the Explorers continued to prevent Liko's group from heading further into Laqua, only to be attacked by [[Onia]] and [[Zirc]]. This distraction allowed Liko, Roy, and Dot to run ahead and confront Gibeon. Later, Sidian and his allies supported Gibeon by utilizing machines designed to stimulate the ground where the Laquium was buried, forcibly activating it and making it expand uncontrollably. Sidian, Coral, and Chalce used their Pokémon to block any incoming attacks that would damage the machines.

In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', once the Laquium had been purified by Pagogo and the Six Heroes, Sidian watched in shock as Gibeon's body faded away. Disappointed by his former leader's failure, Spinel announced that he would surpass Gibeon and that the Explorers would take control of Laqua. Sidian and Coral objected to Spinel's sudden ambitions, but were told by Chalce to just keep watching. Using a device he developed, Spinel infected five of the Six Heroes with Laquium. The infected heroes run wild, causing Laqua to begin collapsing on itself.

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', a year later Sidian and Coral were at the [[Exceed Testing Center]] showcasing the use of Laquium with the [[Strong Sphere]]s in battle. While Coral was entertaining the crowd, Sidian soon spotted Liko and Roy among them and informed her of it. Since the public did not know the identities of the Rising Volt Tacklers, they decided to pull the two in for a Double Battle, where they were evenly matched. The two admins resorted to using the Strong Spheres to defeat {{p|Crocalor}} and {{p|Meowscarada}}, though both were ignorant to the harmful effects of Laquium towards their own Pokemon. After [[Ult]] intervened with his {{p|Sableye}}, Coral recklessly commanded Glalie to use Self-Destruct, which did nothing to Sableye and merely allowed Liko, Roy, and Ult to escape. Afterward, Sidian and Coral met with Chalce, who noted that as long as the Explorers have the public on their side, Liko's group couldn't do anything to them.

In ''[[HZ109|Tinkatuff's Hammer Wasn't Made in a Year!]]'', an Exceed representative had Sidian board a [[Flying Taxi]] and head to Paldea. Dot's {{TP|Dot|Tinkatuff}} happened to see them flying overhead and knocked the taxi's {{p|Corviknight}} out of the sky in order to acquire its feathers. Angered by this, Coral decided to take her aggression out on Dot and teamed up with Sidian to battle her. Dot managed to keep Sidian and Coral busy long enough for Tinkatuff to forge the feathers into a new hammer and evolve into a {{p|Tinkaton}}. Using its newly-gained strength, Tinkaton sent Glalie flying, forcing Sidian and Coral to chase after it

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Coral and Sidian arrived at an Exceed distribution center. They remained on standby while several Explorers members tested the new Super Strong Spheres on the captured Six Heroes, who were forced to battle Liko and her friends. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], Amethio arrived to help battle the rampaging heroes, leaving behind his Corviknight and [[White Zygarde|Zygarde]] to deal with Sidian. Despite their combined strength, Liko and the others eventually suffered a total defeat. Exhausted, the effects of the Super Strong Spheres wore off on the heroes, whose unconscious bodies were taken away by the Explorers.

In [[HZ124]], the younger Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio infiltrated the [[Explorers HQ]] to rescue the captured Six Heroes. They broke into the building, but were led into Spinel's trap, who had each of the five youths isolated with an Explorers member commanding one of the Six Heroes. Sidian battled Liko with {{TP|Lucius|Kleavor}}, but it was eventually defeated when Meowscarada used its vines to trap Kleavor, leaving it unable to defend itself from Meowscarada's next attack. Once all of the Six Heroes were defeated, Pagogo used its power to cure them of the Laquium's effects. Liko and the others escaped with the Six Heroes, but unbeknownst to them, Spinel recorded their encounter and manipulated the events to make the Rising Volt Tacklers appear as the villains. He used this to forced the Rising Volt Tacklers into hiding from the public and advertise the Strong Sphere.

In [[HZ130]], Strong Spheres were officially released into the public and were a commercial success. Worried about the Rising Volt Tacklers trying to interfere with his schemes, Spinel had Sidian, Coral, and Chalce act as security on [[Mount Pericarp]]. Just as they were preparing to leave, they were approached by Hamber, who pleaded that they reject Strong Spheres and stop working for Spinel. Sidan refused and battled alongside Coral and Chalce against their former teacher. Hamber utilized his recently-caught {{form|Ursaluna|Bloodmoon}} {{p|Ursaluna}} to defeat Coral and Sidian, but was eventually defeated by Chalce's [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Medicham}}. Hamber once again asked Sidian and the others to remember the importance of bonds before escaping and leaving the rest to Amethio and his allies.

===Character===
[[File:Cornbread and Seasoning.png|thumb|250px|Sidian and Coral]]
Sidian overall appears to have a serious and stoic personality, hardly showing strong emotions at times, although he can still get frustrated or irritated when insulted by others, such as his fellow admin [[Coral]]. He usually obeys the orders of his superiors such as [[Hamber]] without much issues. Like Coral, Sidian can at times be less disciplined and more aggressive than his fellow admins, though less often than Coral. Sidian has a ruthless and combative disposition when operating, as seen during the siege on [[Diana]]'s castle where he not only disobeyed orders to standby, but also commanded his {{p|Garganacl}} to indiscriminately attack and take out every Pokémon in his path by having them inflicted with {{m|Salt Cure}}. In ''[[HZ066|Infiltrating the System! Naranja Academy in Danger!]]'' he had his Garganacl attack both a security guard and his Psyduck with Salt Cure for getting in their way, further showing his ruthless nature.

Nonetheless, Sidian has his own personal limits and considers even Coral's volatile actions to be reckless. Sidian is notably level-headed and calm, and because of this he often stays around Coral to keep her volatile behavior in check. In line with his level-headedness, he appears to be surprisingly honorable, as shown in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'', politely asking [[Liko]] to be his opponent and to fight with honor, without the use of dirty or underhanded tactics. Sidian's sense of honor is further shown in ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', telling [[Rika]] that he couldn't allow [[Tulip]], his [[Tag Battle]] partner, to suffer to guarantee his victory, and further remarking there's no point in disgraceful victories. His sense of honor and personal limits were further shown in ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', where he initially objects to Spinel's ruthless and unethical actions in unleashing the Laquium on the [[Six Heroes]] and taking over the Explorers. Like Coral, and unlike his fellow Explorers, he recognizes the value of the bond between a Pokemon and Trainer. Despite his initial willingness to use the [[Strong Sphere]] on his {{p|Garganacl}} in ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'' and feign ignorance to its harms in order to maintain the public facade, his personal limits are once again shown in [[HZ125]], in which after Spinel orders the admins to use a second round of the Super Strong Sphere on the Six Heroes, he raises his concerns over the state of the Six Heroes and how they're at their limit and cannot take anymore. He also reflected on how he did naught but watch when using the Strong Sphere on Kleavor, and questioned what the point of a Trainer would be if the Strong Sphere renders the Trainer's presence irrelevant.

In [[HZ130]], it was revealed that Sidian used much more violence than he did in the present, a ruthless battler who is notorious for being a street fighter who constantly seeks out stronger trainers to battle. Due to his desire to seek stronger opponents, he was willing to accept [[Hamber]]'s offer to join the Exploers. Thus, he went from being a more violent and aggressive individual to a calmer and level-headed man he is today.

Among the members of the Rising Volt Tacklers, Sidian appears to clash most often with Liko, confronting her several times, this began during their battle in ''[[HZ043|A Challenge from the Explorers]]'' and extended throughout and after the period in which Liko was present at [[Tera Training]].

===Pokémon===
As seen so far, Sidian appears to specialize in {{type|Rock}} Pokémon.

This listing is of Sidian's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the {{aniseries|HZ}}:
====On hand====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Sidian
|pkmn=Garganacl
|tera=Rock
|type1=Rock
|img=Sidian Garganacl.png
|cap=Sidian's Garganacl
|img2=Sidian Garganacl Terastal.png
|cap2=Sidian's Terastallized Garganacl
|epnum=HZ024
|epname=Reunion at the Ancient Castle!
|vajp=Taku Yashiro
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc={{p|Garganacl}} is Sidian's first known Pokémon as well as his main partner. It is capable of {{Tera}}stallizing into a Rock type.

In ''[[HZ025|Rivals in the Dark of Night!]]'', Garganacl indiscriminately defeated most the Pokémon living at the [[ancient castle]] before being used to battle [[Liko]] and [[Roy]]. [[Captain Pikachu]] arrived in time to rescue them and Garganacl tried to hit him with Salt Cure, but Pikachu was able to avoid it and hit Garganacl with a {{m|Volt Tackle}}, temporarily taking it out of the fight. However, when [[Coral]] recklessly commanded {{p|Glalie}} to use {{m|Self-Destruct}}, much to Sidian's protest, Garganacl was unfortunately defeated by Glalie's attack, which took Glalie itself out as well.

In ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'', Garganacl was used by Sidian in the battle against [[Rika]]. Largely because of their way of battling, Sidian and Garganacl were easily defeated.

In ''[[HZ058|Food Fit for a Kingambit!]]'', Garganacl was used by Sidian in the battle against [[Dot]] and {{TP|Dot|Quaxly}}. The battle ended without a winner after Dot decided to use the aroma of the new noodles and the salt that spread in the battle to attract new customers to [[Anything Goes Café]].

In ''[[HZ065|Liko and Amethio]]'', Garganacl and Glalie teamed up yet again against Roy's Fuecoco and [[Dot's Quaxwell]]. The battle remained firmly on Sidian and Coral's side up until [[Grusha]] interfered to protect Roy and Dot from the Explorers duo. Once Chalce ordered Sidian and Coral to retreat, Garganacl was [[recall]]ed. In [[HZ066|the next episode]], Garganacl was used to battle [[Liko's Floragato]], and although it used Recover to heal itself, it was defeated after both Pokémon were Terastallized, forcing Sidian to retreat.

In ''[[HZ086|The Rising Volt Tacklers vs. The Explorers!]]'', Garganacl battled Floragato once more. Despite having an advantage in power, defense, and Terastallization, Floragato was able to gain the upper hand on Garganacl. The battle was interrupted by [[Friede]], [[Onia]], and [[Zirc]] in the [[HZ087|following episode]].

In ''[[HZ095|The Strong Sphere]]'', Garganacl was used alongside Glalie to battle {{p|Meowscarada}} and Crocalor, being empowered by Laquium. It defeated both opponents before they could use Terastallization without even hearing its Trainer's commands. After [[Ult]]'s intervention and Coral's reckless use of Self-Destruct, Ult, Roy, and Liko then managed to escape.

Garganacl's known moves are {{m|Salt Cure}}, {{m|Wide Guard}}, {{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Iron Defense}}, {{m|Recover}}, and {{m|Heavy Slam}}.
}}

{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Sidian
| pkmn = Aerodactyl
| type1 = Rock
| type2 = Flying
| img = Sidian Aerodactyl.png
| epnum = HZ043
| epname = A Challenge from the Explorers
| vajp =
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Aerodactyl}} is Sidian's second known Pokémon, which he mainly uses for aerial transport. It is capable of Mega Evolving.

In [[HZ133]], Aerodactyl was used alongside Chalce's Medicham and Coral's Glalie against Friede, Roy and Ult's Pokemon, both sides Mega Evolved their Pokemon and begun to battle.

Aerodactyl's known moves are {{m|Iron Head}} and {{m|Rock Blast}}.
}}

====Used====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Lucius
|pkmn=Kleavor
|main=yes
|type1=Bug
|type2=Rock
|img=Sidian Kleavor.png
|epnum=HZ068
|epname=Into a New Sky! The Brave Olivine!
|vajp=Taku Yashiro
|vaen=Bill Rogers
|desc=In [[HZ125]], Sidian used a [[Strong Sphere|Super Strong Sphere]] on [[Lucius]]'s {{p|Kleavor}}, pitting it against [[Liko]]'s {{TP|Liko|Meowscarada}} and {{TP|Liko|Hatterene}}. After it was defeated, Sidian reluctantly used another Super Strong Sphere on it under [[Spinel]]'s orders, but the Explorers were thwarted through the combined efforts of the [[White Zygarde]] and [[Pagogo]].
}}

====Traveling with====
{| width="75%"
| {{ActivePoké|||nick=Rotom Phone|Sidian Rotom Phone.png|electric|ghost|link=Rotom Phone}}
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|}

===Tera Training===
Sidian has participated in the [[Tera Training]] of [[Naranja Academy]]. His evaluation and overall score are:
* [[Tulip]] - Battle Exam - Basic; Approved (prior to ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')

===Extracurricular activities===
As a student at [[Naranja Academy]], Sidian participated in the following events:
* [[Elite Four Tag Battle]]: with [[Tulip]] Vs. [[Rika]] (Loss; ''[[HZ055|Showdown! The Paldea Elite Four]]'')

===Voice actors===
{{vatable|color={{black color light}}|bordercolor={{colo color dark}}
|ja=小野寺悠貴 ''Yuki Onodera''
|en=[[SungWon Cho]]
|nl=Yannick de Waal
|ar=فؤاد شمص ''Fouad Shamas''([[HZ024]]-[[HZ050]]) إبراهيم الحركة ''Ibrahim Harake''([[HZ055]]- present)
|fi=Joonathan Kettunen
|fr_eu=Marvin Schlick
|de=János Jung
|he=יואב צרפתי ''Yoav Serfaty''
|it=Marco Benedetti ([[HZ016]]) Roberto Palermo ([[HZ024]]-present)
|no=Magnus Møller Bakke ([[HZ016]]-[[HZ045]]) Jeppe Westerby ([[HZ046]]-present)
|pl=Bartłomiej Nowosielski
|pt_br=Bruno Carnevale
|es_la=Arturo Cataño
|es_eu=Nacho Hijas
|th=ติณณ์ปวัฒน์ ดิษฐาหิรัญ
}}

===Gallery===
====Artwork====
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background:#{{black color light}}; overflow: hidden;"|[[File:Sidian Naranja Academy Uniform.png|x300px]]
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|Art from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|Sidian's {{color2|000|Naranja Academy|Naranja Academy}} uniform
|Concept art of Sidian's {{color2|000|Naranja Academy|Naranja Academy}} uniform
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====Eyecatch====
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====Other====
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|Expression sheet of Sidian from ''{{color2|000|Pokémon Horizons: The Series}}''
|November 2023 Calendar by {{color2|000|mojacookie}}<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1719519635174031786</ref>
| colspan=3 | In artwork from "After the story" by {{color2|000|mojacookie}}
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==In the manga==
[[File:Explorers HZM.png|thumb|170px|Sidian in Pocket Monsters]]
===Pocket Monsters===
Sidian briefly appeared in a flashback in [[HZM03]].
{{-}}
== Trivia==
* When {{Tera}}stallizing his {{p|Garganacl}}, Sidian uses the phrase '''tower over all''' (Japanese: '''そびえたて''' ''tower above all'').

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{colo color}}; border:3px solid #{{colo color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| オニキス ''Onyx''
| From ''{{wp|onyx}}''
|-
| English, European Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, European Portuguese, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish, Turkish
| Sidian
| From ''{{wp|obsidian}}''
|-
| German
| Sidian Onikisu<ref group=n>[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series (season)|Pokémon Horizons: The Series]] first season Netflix credits</ref>
| Same as his English name Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| French
| Sidienne
| From ''obsidienne'' (obsidian)
|-
| Korean
| 오닉스 ''Onyx''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 昂尼斯 ''Ángnísī''
| rowspan="3" | Transcription of his Japanese name
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 昂尼斯 ''Ngòhngnèihsī''
|-
| Chinese (mainland China)
| 奥尼基斯 ''Àoníjīsī''
|-
| Dutch
| Sidian Sidiaan<ref group=n>Netflix credits</ref>
| Same as his English name From ''obsidiaan'' (obsidian)
|-
| Thai
| ออนิกซ์ ''Onik''
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
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''Seasoning''
{| class="roundtable" style="background:#{{colo color}}; border:3px solid #{{colo color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Language
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Name
! style="background:#{{black color light}}; color:#FFFFFF" | Origin
|-
| Japanese
| オニギリ ''Onigiri''
| From おにぎり ''{{wp|onigiri}}'' (rice ball) and オニキス ''Onyx''
|-
| English
| Seasoning
| From ''{{wp|seasoning}}'' and ''Sidian''
|-
| German
| Siedend Heiß
| From ''siedend heiß'' (simmering hot)
|-
| European Spanish
| Sirope
| From ''sirope'' (syrup) and ''Sidian''
|-
| Latin American Spanish
| Sazón
| From ''sazón'' (seasoning) and ''Sidian''
|-
| French
| Sidoine
| Similar to his name
|-
| Korean
| 오므라이스 ''Omurice''
| From ''{{wp|omurice}}'' and ''Onyx''
|-
| Chinese (Taiwan)
| 昂尼飯糰 ''Ángnífàntuán''
| From 昂尼斯 ''Ángnísī'' (Sidian) and 飯糰 ''fàntuán'' (rice ball)
|-
| Chinese (Hong Kong)
| 鵝肝飯糰 ''Ngòhgōnfaahntyùhn''
| From 鵝肝 ''ngòhgōn'' ({{wp|foie gras}}) and 飯糰 ''faahntyùhn'' (rice ball)
|-
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Semsal
| From ''sem sal'' (saltless) and ''Sidian''
|-
| European Portuguese
| Cidreira
| From ''cidreira'' ({{wp|lemon balm}}) and ''Sidian''
|-
| Czech
| Smažák
| From ''smažák'' ({{wp|fried cheese}}) and ''Sidian''
|-
| Dutch
| Selderij
| From ''selderij'' ({{wp|celery}}) and ''Sidian''
|-
| Finnish
| Sikuri
| From ''sikuri'' ({{wp|chicory}}) and ''Sidian''
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| Norwegian
| Timian
| From ''timian'' ({{wp|thyme}}) and ''Sidian''
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| Polish
| Serdelek
| From ''serdelek'' ({{wp|sausage}}) and ''Sidian''
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| Turkish
| Simit
| From ''{{wp|simit}}'' (Turkish sesame bread ring) and ''Sidian''
|}
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===Notes===
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==References==
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==Related articles==
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[[Category:Rock-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Characters with alter egos]]
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Excadrill (Pokémon)

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{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Excadrill
|jname=ドリュウズ
|jtranslit=Doryūzu
|tmname=Doryuzu
|forme=2
|form2=Mega Excadrill
|image2=0530Excadrill-Mega.png
|mega=Excadrite
|category=Subterrene
|typebox=1
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|abilityn=d
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|ability1=Sand Rush
|ability2=Sand Force
|abilityd=Mold Breaker
|abilitym=Piercing Drill
|ndex=0530
|height-ftin=2'04"
|height-m=0.7
|weight-lbs=89.1
|weight-kg=40.4
|height-ftin2=2'11"
|height-m2=0.9
|weight-lbs2=132.3
|weight-kg2=60.0
|egggroupn=1
|egggroup1=Field
|eggcycles=20
|expyield=178
|lv100exp=1,000,000
|gendercode=127
|color=Gray
|catchrate=60
|evtotal=2
|evat=2
|body=12
|pokefordex=excadrill
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|friendship=70
}}
'''Excadrill''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ドリュウズ''' ''Doryuzu'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ground|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation V]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Drilbur}} starting at [[level]] 31.

Excadrill can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Excadrill''' using the [[Excadrite]]. Mega Excadrill was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

==Biology==
[[File:Excadrill covered.png|thumb|left|250px|Excadrill folded into a drill shape]]
Excadrill is a bipedal, mole-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a dark-brown body with diagonal, red splotches. Three markings are on its front, resembling scratch marks, with two under each arm, and two on its back. It has short legs with small, narrow feet, each containing three toes. Its small white face is long and thin, tipped by its pink nose. Its eyes are set back, on either side of the bridge of the nose. Under them, on each side, are two thin, red stripes. A large blade roughly twice as large as its face extends from its forehead. The top of the blade contains two smaller blades, resembling fins. Its arms are thick and have three large blades instead of fingers, with two smaller blades on top of the middle ones. On its knees, halfway down its arm, and just behind where its forehead meets its face, are small red spots.

Due to its Evolution, Excadrill's drill has turned into steel. Excadrill can straighten its entire body, allowing it to spin like a drill. It can cut through iron and steel plating and it can dig at speeds of over 90 mph (150 km/h). Known as the "Drill King", it uses its excellent digging abilities to build a complex network of tunnels for its nest at more than 300 feet (100 meters) below the surface. Its tunneling can be both beneficial and harmful to humans, as it can help workers with its swift digging prowess for tunnel construction, but it can be detrimental to underground structures, such as subway tunnels.
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===Forms===
[[File:Mega Excadrill drill mode.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Mega Excadrill in a drill-like state]]
Excadrill can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Excadrill.

Mega Evolution causes the drill blades on Mega Excadrill's head and arms to grow enormous, transforming into a shape that resembles half of an elongated step-type drill bit. These drills are grey with alternating light and dark orange, spiraling grooves on the outside, while the inside is hollow and lined with notches. Mega Excadrill also gains two triangular metal plates on its shoulders, and one on its chest in the center of its scratch-like markings. Its body also becomes rounder and larger and its nose gets bigger, though its neck becomes shorter. The fur above its face sticks out further and the red scratch-like markings on the sides of its head and arms disappear. Its eyes also now have eye bags around them. The three scratch-like markings on its chest combine to form a sharper and more jagged splotch resembling three diamonds. The markings on its back become larger, sharing the same shape as the markings on its chest.

Mega Excadrill can bring the drills on its arms and head together, with the triangular metal plates on its chest and shoulders filling the gaps in between them. This creates a massive, streamlined drill, allowing it to destroy anything.

Mega Excadrill is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Piercing Drill}} as an [[Ability]].

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|}

===Evolution===
Excadrill evolves from {{p|Drilbur}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-2
|pictype=art
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|no1=0529
|name1=Drilbur
|type1-1=Ground
|evo1=
|no2=0530
|name2=Excadrill
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Steel}}</div>

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity}}: Four Excadrill serve as several of the main antagonists under the guidance of {{mdc|Munna|gti}} who actively try to prevent the {{player}} from saving the world alongside {{p|Toxicroak}}, two {{p|Gigalith}}, and a {{p|Purugly}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Ground|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=036|label1={{gameIcon|Bl}}{{gameIcon|W}}:|reg2=Unova|num2=077|label2={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Black|t=FFF|entry=It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=White|entry=More than {{tt|300 feet|100 meters}} below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=Forming a drill with its steel claws and head, it can bore through a steel plate, no matter how thick it is.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=More than {{tt|300 feet|100 meters}} below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=It can help in tunnel construction. Its drill has evolved into steel strong enough to bore through iron plates.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=More than {{tt|300 feet|100 meters}} below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=167|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It's not uncommon for tunnels that appear to have formed naturally to actually be a result of Excadrill's rampant digging.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=Known as the Drill King, this Pokémon can tunnel through the terrain at speeds of over {{tt|90 mph|150 km/h}}.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|num3=100|reg4=Lumiose|num4=121|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Forming a drill with its steel claws and head, it can bore through a steel plate, no matter how thick it is.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Its drill, which has evolved into steel, is strong enough to bore through iron plates. This Pokémon is a great help in tunnel construction.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=More than 300 feet below the surface, they build mazelike nests. Their activity can be destructive to subway tunnels.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Excadrill}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=If this Pokémon brings its arms and head together to form a streamlined shape and spins at high speeds, it can destroy anything.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=064}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=Forming a drill with its steel claws and head, it can bore through a steel plate, no matter how thick it is.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Footer}}
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|-
|style="border:2px solid #{{ground color light}}; background:#{{ground color light}} | [[File:Pokédex Image Excadrill SV Blueberry.png|x200px]]
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| Excadrill in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Blueberry Pokédex number|Blueberry Pokédex}}
|-
|}

===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Ground|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|area=[[Challenger's Cave]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black and White}}, [[Giant Chasm]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud|Dust Cloud}})}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|area=[[Clay Tunnel]], [[Twist Mountain]], {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, [[Reversal Mountain]], [[Wellspring Cave]], [[Seaside Cave]], [[Giant Chasm]], [[Underground Ruins]] ({{DL|Phenomenon|Dust cloud|Dust Cloud}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Friend Safari]] ([[Friend Safari#Steel-type Safari|Steel]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Mirage Caves]] (north of [[Fortree City]], north of {{rt|132|Hoenn}})}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|area=[[Pokémon Bank]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Giant's Mirror]], [[Lake of Outrage]] [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Bridge Field/Dens|Bridge Field]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=Unobtainable}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Legends: Arceus|area=Unobtainable}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|area=[[Trade]]Version 3.0.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|color={{Teal Mask color light}}|t={{Indigo Disk color}}|link=The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero|area=[[Canyon Biome]], [[Chargestone Cavern]], [[Polar Biome]] [[Tera Raid Battle]]s ({{DL|List of 5★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Excadrill|5★}}, {{DL|List of 6★ Tera Raid Battles (Blueberry Academy)|Excadrill|6★}})}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Magenta District]]:''' [[Wild Zone 14]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Ground|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Cave: [[Shimmering Lake]], [[World Axle - B2F]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Arbor Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Terrera]], [[Valora]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD GTI|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Mountain Pass]] (5F), [[Tempting Path]] (7F), [[Crags of Lament]] (1F-9F), [[Freezing Pillar]] (3F, 9F), [[Moonlit Forest]] (Uncharted Road), [[Rusty Mountain]] (Gilded Hall), [[Jaws of the Abyss]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Smoking Mountain]] (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), [[Poké Forest]] (6F-10F), [[Mount Tepid]] (1F-14F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Magical Lake#In Need of Trees|Magical Lake: In Need of Trees]], [[Variety Battle#It's Drill Time!|Variety Battle: It's Drill Time!]], [[Challenge Battle#Open Entry Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale]]}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Sacred Plains#Stage 1|Sacred Plains: Stage 1]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Ruby Volcano#Dusty Desert|Ruby Volcano: Dusty Desert]] (Back Boss)}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Zapdos Sea]], [[Entei Sea]], [[Entei Sea]]Final}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Pedra Valley|Pedra Valley: Stage 205]] [[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 683]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Poké Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Ingo|Excadrill}}}}
|}
|}
{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Excadrill=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ground
|type2=Steel
|HP=110
|Attack=135
|Defense=60
|SpAtk=50
|SpDef=65
|Speed=88}}

=====Mega Excadrill=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Ground
|type2=Steel
|HP=110
|Attack=165
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=65
|SpDef=65
|Speed=103}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|Normal=50
|Fighting=200
|Flying=50
|Poison=0
|Ground=200
|Rock=25
|Bug=50
|Ghost=100
|Steel=50
|Fire=200
|Water=200
|Grass=100
|Electric=0
|Psychic=50
|Ice=100
|Dragon=50
|Dark=100
|Fairy=50
|notes=yes
|ringtarget=yes
|ringtargetnote={{typecolor|Poison}}- and {{typecolor2|Electric}} moves will become ½× and 1×, respectively
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=½
|oldghost2=½}}

===Learnset===
Excadrill is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} Version 3.0.0+ and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rapid Spin|Normal|Physical|50|100|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Scratch|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Fury Swipes|Normal|Physical|18|80|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Crush Claw|Normal|Physical|75|95|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|34|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|46|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|58|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Leer|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|7|10|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|13|16|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|20|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|15|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|18|21|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|26|29|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|46|49|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|50|53|Megahorn|Bug|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM005|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM035|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|95|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM053|Smart Strike|Steel|Physical|70|—|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM076|Rock Blast|Rock|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM106|Drill Run|Ground|Physical|80|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM176|Sand Tomb|Ground|Physical|35|85|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM186|High Horsepower|Ground|Physical|95|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM224|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM037|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM046|Mud Shot|Ground|Special|55|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM052|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM053|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM056|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM136|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM154|Fissure|Ground|Physical|250|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM157|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0052-Galar|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0027|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0027-Alola|Sandshrew}}{{MSP/H|0028|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0028-Alola|Sandslash}}{{MSP/H|0050|Diglett}}{{MSP/H|0051|Dugtrio}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Galar}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0863|Perrserker}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel}}{{MSP/H|0215|Sneasel|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0461|Weavile}}{{MSP/H|0903|Sneasler}}{{MSP/H|0216|Teddiursa}}{{MSP/H|0217|Ursaring}}{{MSP/H|0901|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0901-Bloodmoon|Ursaluna}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0288|Vigoroth}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott}}{{MSP/H|0503|Samurott|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0613|Cubchoo}}{{MSP/H|0614|Beartic}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0945|Grafaiai}}|Slash|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|grid=8}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Excadrill|Ground|Steel|5}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ground|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=530
|coset=9
|conto={{p|Aerodactyl}}
|recruitment=Explore the last floor of a dungeon
|P1=My drilling arms are cool, you say? That's right! They all love my drilling arms!
|P2=I wanted to make one last tunnel before I faint…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ground
|att=5
|def=2
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=530
|walk=1.67
|hp=61
|attack=81
|defense=51
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=530
|strong=[[File:Oshawott icon.png|link=Oshawott (Pokémon)]][[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Pikachu icon.png|link=Pikachu (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He likes the texture of the soil in the [[Arbor Area]]. He wants to let {{p|Drilbur}} in the [[Cove Area]] know about the soil.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=530
|HP=5
|atk=5
|def=2
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Drill Run
|ability1=Sand Pit
|ability2=Stealth
|ability3=Run Up
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Drilbur}} when its Attack is 97 or higher
|link=[[Asahi]], [[Kei]], [[Naka]], and [[Ume]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=530
|power=3
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Ground|ndex=530|num=207
|min=70
|max=125
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Power of 5
|skilldesc=Increases damage when you make a match of five.
|swapper=Cross Attack
|psb=[[Marron Trail|Main stage 683]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ground|ndex=530
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=3
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=242
|attack=255
|defense=129
|fast={{m|Metal Claw}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}{{tt|*|From January 11, 2021 onward}}
|special={{m|Rock Slide}}, {{m|Earthquake}}, {{m|Drill Run}}, {{m|Iron Head}}, {{m|Scorching Sands}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Frustration}}[[File:GO Shadow icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Shadow Pokémon]], {{m|Return}}[[File:GO Purified icon.png|24px|link=Shadow Pokémon (GO)|As Purified Pokémon]]
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0530Excadrill
|name1=Excadrill
|type1-1=Ground
|type2-1=Steel
|forme1=Excadrill
|loc1=Default
|item1=Excadrite
|itemfile1=Bag Excadrite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0530Excadrill-Mega
|forme2=Mega Excadrill
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Excadrite
}}

===Evolution data===
{{evobox-2
|pictype=art
|type1=Ground
|type2=Steel
|no1=0529
|name1=Drilbur
|type1-1=Ground
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} {{color2|000|Level|Level 31}}
|no2=0530
|name2=Excadrill
|type1-2=Ground
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Ground|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=V}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=530}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=530|crop=90}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=530|crop=97}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=530}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0530|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|530|Excadrill}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Iris Excadrill.png|thumb|250px|Excadrill in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Lacey Excadrill Terastal.png|thumb|250px|{{Tera}}stallized Excadrill in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Iris's Excadrill]]=====
Excadrill debuted in ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is on Axew!]]'', under the ownership of {{an|Iris}}. He is a powerful Pokémon, but when he first appeared, Excadrill was disobedient. However, in ''[[BW033|Iris and Excadrill Against the Dragon Buster!]]'', the cause of the disobedience was discovered, and after some {{pkmn|training}} with Iris, Excadrill became obedient once again. He was Iris's [[List of characters' first Pokémon|first Pokémon]] and has been with her ever since he was a {{p|Drilbur}}.

=====[[Clay's Excadrill]]=====
In ''[[BW061|Battling the King of the Mines!]]'', [[Clay]] used an Excadrill to battle {{Ash}} in a [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}}, and it was able to defeat {{AP|Snivy}}. It then battled {{p|Roggenrola}}, but it was defeated when Roggenrola evolved into {{AP|Boldore}}.

====Other====
An Excadrill appeared in [[HZ116]], under the ownership of [[Lacey]]. In the [[HZ117|following episode]], it {{Tera}}stallized into a {{t|Fairy}} [[type]] during Lacey's battle against [[Ult]].

====Minor appearances====
In ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', the {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}} legend featured an Excadrill.

In ''[[JN044|Sword and Shield: "From Here to Eternatus!"]]'', one of the {{tc|Macro Cosmos's|Macro Cosmos employees}} used an Excadrill to confront [[Sonia]], only for [[Raihan]] to appear and defeat it with his {{p|Duraludon}} in [[JN045|the next episode]].

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW009|Excadrill|Ash's Pokédex|Excadrill, the Subterrene Pokémon, and the evolved form of Drilbur. Excadrill can dig maze-like underground tunnels for over 100 meters and is powerful enough to cut through thick iron plates using its steel claws.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN117|Excadrill|Goh's Rotom Phone|Excadrill, the Subterrene Pokémon. A {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It is also called the Drill King. Excadrill can dig through the ground at over {{tt|90 miles per hour|150 kilometers per hour}}.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Clay Excadrill PG.png|thumb|250px|Excadrill in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
====[[Clay's Excadrill]]====
An Excadrill appeared in ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]'', under the ownership of [[Clay]].

===GOTCHA!===
====[[Clay's Excadrill]]====
An Excadrill briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Clay]].
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Clay Excadrill Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Excadrill in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
In ''[[PBW3|The Battle for More Friends!]]'', [[Monta]] {{pkmn2|caught}} an Excadrill after battling it with his {{TP|Monta|Snivy}}.

===Pocket Monsters BW===
An Excadrill appeared in [[PMBW17]].

{{main|Clay's Excadrill}}
Clay owns an Excadrill in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters BW|Kosaku Anakubo}}.

===Pokémon Adventures===
A Trainer's Excadrill appeared in a fantasy in ''[[PS464|Black's First Trainer Battle]]''.

{{main|Clay's Excadrill}}
In ''[[PS465|Lights, Camera...Action!]]'', [[Clay]]'s Excadrill was digging up a [[Dark Stone|mysterious stone]] at the [[Desert Resort]].

An Excadrill appeared in a fantasy ''[[PS512|Hallway Hijinks]]''.

===Pokémon RéBURST===
[[Hilgreitz]] has an Excadrill, which he can use as a [[Burst]] form.

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

==Trivia==
[[File:BW Prerelease double battle.png|thumb|230px|A screenshot depicting Excadrill's earlier design]]
* Excadrill's base {{stat|HP}} stat is the same value as the {{TCG|HP}} of [[Excadrill (Emerging Powers 56)|its first TCG counterpart]].
* In [[Pokémon Black and White beta|early promotional videos for Black and White]], Excadrill had mirrored markings on its midsection and a different body color scheme.
* Excadrill is the only Pokémon that is able to learn more than one [[one-hit knockout move]] by leveling up: {{m|Horn Drill}} and {{m|Fissure}}.
* Mega Excadrill is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 608.

===Origin===
Excadrill seems to be based on a {{wp|mole (animal)|mole}}, though it also shares characteristics with digging tools such as shovels and drills. When it is folded up, the spikes on its claws and horn give it a resemblance to the drill of a {{wp|roadheader}}, a mining vehicle used to bore tunnels underground. It may also be based on {{wp|subterrene}}s, subterranean drilling vehicles sometimes called "battle moles", as suggested by its English {{pkmn|category}}. Mega Excadrill emphasizes its aformentioned drill-like features even further with its enlarged drill blades and claws.

====Name origin====
Excadrill may be a combination of ''excavate'' and ''drill''.

Doryuzu may be a combination of ドリル ''doriru'' (drill), 土竜 ''doryū'' (mole), and 渦 ''uzu'' (spiral or swirl).

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Ground|type2=Steel
|ja=ドリュウズ ''Doryuzu''|jameaning=From ''drill'', {{tt|土竜 ''doryū''|mole}}, and {{tt|渦 ''uzu''|spiral or swirl}}
|fr=Minotaupe|frmeaning=From ''mine'', ''{{tt|taupe|mole}}'', and ''{{tt|minotaure|minotaur}}''
|es=Excadrill|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Stalobor|demeaning=From ''{{tt|Stahl|steel}}'' and ''{{tt|Bohrer|drill}}''
|it=Excadrill|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=몰드류 ''Moldryu''|komeaning=From ''mole'', ''drill'', and ''screw''
|zh_cmn=龍頭地鼠 / 龙头地鼠 ''Lóngtóudìshǔ''|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|龍頭 / 龙头 ''lóngtóu''|dragon head; leader}}, {{tt|地 ''dì''|ground}}, and {{tt|地鼠 ''dìshǔ''|mole}}
|zh_yue=龍頭地鼠 ''Lùhngtàudeihsyú''|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|龍頭 ''lùhngtàu''|dragon head; leader}}, {{tt|地 ''deih''|ground}}, and {{tt|地鼠 ''deihsyú''|mole}}
|pt_br=Excadrill|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=क्राउंडर ''Crounder''|himeaning=From ''crown'', ''ground'', and ''under''
|ru=Экскадрилл ''Ekskadrill''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=โดริวซึ ''Doriosue''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Iris's Excadrill]]
* [[Clay's Excadrill]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]

==Notes==
<references />

==External links==
{{Mega Evolution}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Ground|type2=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Ground|prevnum=0529|prev=Drilbur|nextnum=0531|next=Audino}}
|}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}

[[Category:Pokémon in the Mega Evolution Pokédex]]
[[de:Stalobor]]
[[es:Excadrill]]
[[fr:Minotaupe]]
[[it:Excadrill]]
[[ja:ドリュウズ]]
[[zh:龙头地鼠]]

Flying Press (move)

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{{MoveInfobox
|n=560
|name=Flying Press
|jname=フライングプレス
|jtrans=Flying Press
|jtranslit=Furaingu Puresu
|gameimage=Flying Press IX.png
|gameimage2=Flying Press IX 2.png
|gameimagewidth=300
|type=Fighting
|damagecategory=Physical
|basepp=10
|maxpp=16
|power={{tt|100|80 prior to Generation VII}}
|accuracy=95
|category6=Tough
|appeal6=2
|jam6=0
|cdesc6=Excites the audience in any kind of contest.
|gen=VI
|touches=yes
|protect=yes
|magiccoat=no
|snatch=no
|mirrormove=yes
|kingsrock=yes
|flag7=no
|flag8=no
|sound=no
|target=any
|footnotes=
}}

'''Flying Press''' (Japanese: '''フライングプレス''' ''Flying Press'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Fighting}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Hawlucha}}.

==Effect==
===Generation VI===
Flying Press deals damage. In this generation, it has a power of 80.

Despite being a {{type|Fighting}} move, the damage dealt is actually a combination of Fighting and {{t|Flying}} types, and thus its [[type effectiveness|effectiveness]] against a given Pokémon differs from other Fighting-type moves. However, for all other purposes, it is a Fighting-type move: only Fighting-type Pokémon can receive the [[same-type attack bonus]] on Flying Press, it is unaffected by items like the [[Sky Plate]] and [[Flying Gem]], and it will not activate the target's [[Coba Berry]] (but will activate [[Chople Berry]] even in cases where a regular {{type|Fighting}} move would not deal supereffective damage).

If Flying Press is used while under the effect of {{m|Electrify}} or {{a|Normalize}}, damage is calculated using Flying type and {{t|Electric}} or {{t|Normal}} type modifiers instead.

If the target has used {{m|Minimize}}, Flying Press deals double its regular damage and bypasses {{stat|accuracy}} checks to always hit, unless the target is in the [[semi-invulnerable turn]] of a move such as {{m|Dig}} or {{m|Fly}}.

Flying Press can hit non-adjacent opponents in [[Triple Battle]]s.

It cannot be used while {{m|Gravity}} is in effect.

===Generation VII onwards===
Flying Press now has a power of 100.

===Generation VIII===
====Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl====
Flying Press cannot be selected in a battle.

===Generation IX===
====Pokémon Legends: Z-A====
{{LegendsZAMove
|type=Fighting
|damagecategory=Physical
|power=100
|cooldown=9
|charge-time=30
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{| class="roundy" style="margin-bottom: 3px; text-align:center; background-color: #{{Flying color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Fighting color}}; border-collapse:separate; font-size:90%" cellpadding=3px width=550px
|-
! style="background-color: #{{Fighting color light}}; {{roundytop|10px}}; font-size=90%" colspan=3 | Offensive properties of Flying Press
|-
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=33% | Super effective (×2):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=34% | Not very effective (×½):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=33% | No effect (×0):
|-
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF; {{roundybl|10px}}" height=60px | {{TypeIcon|Normal}}{{TypeIcon|Grass}}{{TypeIcon|Ice}}{{TypeIcon|Fighting}}{{TypeIcon|Dark}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF" | {{TypeIcon|Electric}}{{TypeIcon|Poison}}{{TypeIcon|Flying}}{{TypeIcon|Psychic}}{{TypeIcon|Fairy}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF; {{roundybr|10px}}" | {{TypeIcon|Ghost}}
|}

====Under {{m|Electrify}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin-bottom: 3px; text-align:center; background-color: #{{Flying color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Electric color}}; border-collapse:separate; font-size:90%" cellpadding=3px width=550px
|-
! style="background-color: #{{Electric color light}}; {{roundytop|10px}}; font-size=90%" colspan=4 | Offensive properties of Flying Press under Electrify
|-
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=25% | Super effective (×2):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=25% | Not very effective (×½):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=25% | Not very effective (×¼):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=25% | No effect (×0):
|-
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF; {{roundybl|10px}}" height=60px | {{TypeIcon|Fighting}}{{TypeIcon|Flying}}{{TypeIcon|Bug}}{{TypeIcon|Water}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF" | {{TypeIcon|Rock}}{{TypeIcon|Steel}}{{TypeIcon|Dragon}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF" | {{TypeIcon|Electric}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF; {{roundybr|10px}}" | {{TypeIcon|Ground}}
|}

====Under {{a|Normalize}}====
{| class="roundy" style="margin-bottom: 3px; text-align:center; background-color: #{{Flying color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Normal color}}; border-collapse:separate; font-size:90%" cellpadding=3px width=550px
|-
! style="background-color: #{{Normal color light}}; {{roundytop|10px}}; font-size=90%" colspan=4 | Offensive properties of Flying Press under Normalize
|-
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=25% | Super effective (×2):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=25% | Not very effective (×½):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=25% | Not very effective (×¼):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=25% | No effect (×0):
|-
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF; {{roundybl|10px}}" height=60px | {{TypeIcon|Fighting}}{{TypeIcon|Bug}}{{TypeIcon|Grass}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF" | {{TypeIcon|Electric}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF" | {{TypeIcon|Rock}}{{TypeIcon|Steel}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF; {{roundybr|10px}}" | {{TypeIcon|Ghost}}
|}

====During [[Inverse Battle]]s====
{| class="roundy" style="margin-bottom: 3px; text-align:center; background-color: #{{Unknown color dark}}; border: 3px solid #{{Unknown color}}; border-collapse:separate; font-size:90%" cellpadding=3px width=550px
|-
! style="background-color: #{{Unknown color light}}; {{roundytop|10px}}; font-size=90%" colspan=3 | Offensive properties of Flying Press during Inverse Battles
|-
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=33% | Super effective (×2):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=34% | Not very effective (×½):
! style="background-color: #3A3B3C; color: white" width=33% | No effect (×0):
|-
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF; {{roundybl|10px}}" height=60px | {{TypeIcon|Ghost}}{{TypeIcon|Electric}}{{TypeIcon|Poison}}{{TypeIcon|Flying}}{{TypeIcon|Psychic}}{{TypeIcon|Fairy}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF" | {{TypeIcon|Normal}}{{TypeIcon|Grass}}{{TypeIcon|Ice}}{{TypeIcon|Fighting}}{{TypeIcon|Dark}}
| style="background-color: #FFFFFF; {{roundybr|10px}}" | None
|}

==Description==
{{movedesc|Fighting}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}} {{gameabbrev7|SMUSUMPE}} {{gameabbrev8|SwShLA}} {{gameabbrev9|SV}}|The user dives down onto the target from the sky. This move is Fighting and Flying type simultaneously.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}|The user attacks by diving down onto targets from the sky. This move is both Fighting and Flying type simultaneously.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Games|Fighting|g1=none|g2=none|g3=none|g4=none|g5=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=1|g8g={{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|g9=2}}
{{Moveentry/5|0701|Hawlucha|type=Fighting|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Human-Like|28|28|44|44|36|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|5}}

===Form change===
====[[Generation VI]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/1|025|formsig=Li|Pikachu|type=Electric|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|Upon changing into the [[Cosplay Pikachu|Libre]] costume{{sup/6|ORAS}}|form=[[Cosplay Pikachu|Libre]]}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|1}}

===Special move===
====[[Generation IX]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Fighting}}
{{Moveentry/1|0701|Hawlucha|type=Fighting|type2=Flying|2|Flying|Human-Like|[[Terastal phenomenon|Wild Tera Pokémon]] - [[South Province (Area Six)]]{{sup/9|SV}}|note=Lv. 41|STAB='''}}
{{Movefoot|Fighting|1}}

==In other games==
===[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]]===
Flying Press is a {{t|Fighting}} and {{type|Flying}} move that damages an enemy.

{{MDMoveheader|type=fighting}}
{{MDMoveRow|game=SMD|pow=18|powmax=99|pp=13|ppmax=30|acc=95%|accmax=98%|range=Front|target=Enemy|cuts=No}}
{{MDMovefoot|type=fighting|SMD=yes}}

==={{g|GO}}===
In Pokémon GO, Flying Press is a Charged Attack that has been available since March 13, 2020.
{{GoChargedAttack
|id=331
|move=Flying Press
|image=no
|type=Fighting
|pow=110
|energy=50
|duration=2.3
|damage_window=1 - 2
|pow_trainer=90
|energy_trainer=40
|users={{MSP/GO|025Li|Pikachu|Pikachu Libre}}{{MSP/GO|701|Hawlucha}}
}}

==={{g|Rumble Rush}}===
{{RumbleRushPhysicalAttack|move=Flying Press|type=Fighting
|stars=5
|pow=91.92381
|charge=1.16
|range=Dash
|hits=1
|projectiles=1
|crit=1.5
|effect=None}}

===Description===
{{movedesc|fighting}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|SMD}}|This move is both Fighting and Flying type.{{tt|*|Move Summary}} It damages an enemy. This move has two types: Fighting and Flying.{{tt|*|Move Description}}}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}

==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
{{moveanime|type=fighting|exp=yes|gen=The user dives down onto the target from the sky.|image1=Bea Hawlucha Flying Press.png|image1p=Bea's Hawlucha|image2=Master Mayonnaise Mega Hawlucha Flying Press.png|image2p=Mega Hawlucha|image3=Ash Hawlucha Flying Press.png|image3p=Ash's Hawlucha}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=0701|pkmn=Hawlucha|method=Hawlucha jumps into the air. Then, its body becomes outlined in a faint white or orange energy, and it dives down onto the opponent with its wings spread open, crushing it under its body. Sometimes, as it dives down, it leaves afterimages behind.}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Ash's Hawlucha|startcode=XY035|startname=The Forest Champion!|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=fighting|user=Bea|user1=Bea's Hawlucha|startcode=JN034|startname=Solitary and Menacing!}}
{{movep|type=fighting|ms=0701M|pkmn=Hawlucha|method=Mega Hawlucha jumps into the air. Then, its body becomes outlined in a faint white energy, and it dives down onto the opponent with its wings spread open, crushing it under its body. Mega Hawlucha can additionally spin rapidly mid-air while diving to increase the move's power and impact.}}
{{movebtm|type=fighting|user=Master Mayonnaise|user1=Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha|startcode=HZ131|startname=HZ131}}

* In [[HZ131]], [[Master Mayonnaise]] told his {{p|Hawlucha}} to use Flying Press, but it got too busy posing for its audience to execute the move.

==In other generations==
===Core series games===
{{Movegen|
type=Fighting|
genVI=Flying Press VI|
genVI2=Flying Press VI 2|
genVII=Flying Press VII|
genVII2=Flying Press VII 2|
genVIII=Flying Press VIII|
genVIII2=Flying Press VIII 2|
ZA=Flying Press ZA
}}

===Spin-off series games===
{{Movegen|
type=Fighting|
PSMD=Flying Press PSMD
}}

==Trivia==
* Flying Press is the first [[Generation VI]] move in [[List of moves|index number]] order.
* Flying Press is the only move that deals dual-type damage.

==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{fighting color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color light}}
|zh_yue=飛身重壓 ''{{tt|Fēisān Chúhng'aat|Flying Press}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 飛衝落地 ''{{tt|Fēichūng Lohkdeih|Flying Press}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|zh_cmn=飛身重壓 / 飞身重压 ''{{tt|Fēishēn Zhòngyā|Flying Press}}'' {{tt|*|Games}} 飛衝落地 ''{{tt|Fēichōng Luòdì|Flying Press}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|cs=Letecký lis
|nl=Vliegende knal
|fr=Flying Press
|de=Flying Press
|hi=फ़्लाइंग प्रेस ''Flying Press''
|id=Flying Press
|it=Schiacciatuffo
|ko=플라잉프레스 ''{{tt|Peullaingpeureseu|Flying Press}}''
|pl=Nalot
|pt_br=Aperto Voador
|pt_eu=Prensa Voadora
|ru=Летающий Пресс ''{{tt|Letayushchiy Press|Flying Press}}''
|es=Plancha Voladora
|th=ฟลายอิงเพรส ''Flying Press''
|tr=Uçan Pres
|ca=Planxa Voladora
}}

{{Project Moves and Abilities notice}}

[[Category:Tough moves]]
[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that cannot miss]]
[[Category:Moves that have special type effectiveness properties]]
[[Category:Moves that become stronger against a Minimized target]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Sword and Shield]]
[[Category:Moves usable in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]]
[[Category:Moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]

[[de:Flying Press]]
[[es:Plancha Voladora]]
[[fr:Flying Press]]
[[it:Schiacciatuffo]]
[[ja:フライングプレス]]
[[zh:飞身重压（招式）]]

Lucario (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/GO|species=Lucario}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0447|prev=Riolu|nextnum=0449|next=Hippopotas|round=none}}
{{PokémonPrevNext/Disambig|species=Lucario}}
|}
{{Pokémon Infobox
|name=Lucario
|jname=ルカリオ
|jtranslit=Rukario
|tmname=Lucario
|forme=3
|form2=Mega Lucario
|form3=Mega Lucario Z
|image2=0448Lucario-Mega.png
|image3=0448Lucario-Mega Z.png
|mega=Lucarionite
|mega2=Lucarionite Z
|ndex=0448
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|category=Aura
|height-ftin=3'11"
|height-m=1.2
|height-ftin2=4'03"
|height-m2=1.3
|height-ftin3=4'03"
|height-m3=1.3
|weight-lbs=119.0
|weight-kg=54.0
|weight-lbs2=126.8
|weight-kg2=57.5
|weight-lbs3=108.9
|weight-kg3=49.4
|abilitylayout=2+1
|abilitycolm=2
|ability1=Steadfast
|ability2=Inner Focus
|abilitym=Adaptability
|abilityd=Justified
|egggroupn=2
|egggroup1=Field
|egggroup2=Human-Like
|eggcycles=25
|evtotal=2
|evat=1
|evsa=1
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'''Lucario''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルカリオ''' ''Lucario'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Steel}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Riolu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|day]].

Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two different forms:
* '''Mega Lucario''' using the [[Lucarionite]].
* '''Mega Lucario Z''' using the [[Lucarionite Z]].

Mega Lucario Z was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with predominantly blue and black fur. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has red eyes, a long snout, and ears. When its mouth is open, two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower, can be seen. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso and blue fur on its thighs that resemble shorts. It has a medium-length tail of the same blue color as well. [[wp:Digitigrade|It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot.]] Lucario has four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when it reads or manipulates [[aura]], a special energy that it senses.

Lucario can study auras to predict the movements of its opponents and track their quarry. With sufficient training, it can read auras to understand how living beings are feeling from more than half a mile (1 kilometer) away. It can even use this ability to sense invisible foes. However, it sometimes ends up learning information that it would not like to know, causing it to get stressed out easily. It also has the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, such as in the form of {{m|Aura Sphere|explosive spheres of energy}}. Lucario can understand human speech and has been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], it was even shown to be able to stop its allies from an {{p|Aegislash}}'s mind control using its aura.<ref>[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]</ref> As shown in {{aniseries|HZ}} with [[Roy]]'s {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, a {{Shiny}} Lucario emits yellow aura as opposed to the standard blue-colored aura emitted by other creatures. In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], Lucario's eyes glow golden (instead of blue as in the anime) when using its aura vision. Lucario is considered to be prideful and is extremely loyal to its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice, as it only trusts Trainers with righteous hearts. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon that usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though {{OBP|Lucario|M08|one}} was seen eating {{Berries}} and plants like roses. It has also been seen eating chocolate, which is not part of its natural diet. In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', it is shown that Lucario can create a {{m|Bone Rush|staff in the form of a bone}} to use in {{pkmn|battle}}. As mentioned in the [[Pokemon Sleep]], Lucario never lowers its guard, even when sleeping. It is believed that it reads the auras of others while asleep similarly to when it is awake.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>
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Ash Lucario Aura vision.png|Lucario's eyes glowing blue while sensing [[aura]]
Roy and Lucario Aura.png|A Shiny Lucario's yellow aura
Korrina Mega Lucario Bone Rush.png|Mega Lucario creating a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}}
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===Forms===
Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Lucario or Mega Lucario Z.

====Mega Lucario====
As Mega Lucario, its blue fur becomes teal blue, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. Mega Lucario's arms appear more muscular and it develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned deep crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes take on an orange tint. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Black markings appear all over its its body.

Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon. A legend told at the [[Tower of Mastery]] claims that a Trainer and a Lucario found the first [[Mega Stone|Mega]] and [[Key Stone|Key Stones]] and unleashed the world's first Mega Evolution. After the discovery of Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], Mega Lucario was instead believed to be the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in [[Kalos]]. Its aura heightens throughout its body and forms black markings across its blue fur along with the intermingled energy of Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario Mega Lucario | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario archived])</ref> Mega Lucario readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style has been described as aggressive and heartless due to it being bathed in the explosive energy of Mega Evolution, which awakens its combative instincts and causes it to mercilessly attack its opponents. As revealed in [[HZ132]], Mega Lucario tends to focus its Aura powers into a single powerful point in order to strike its opponents hard each time it attacks.
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====Mega Lucario Z====
As Mega Lucario Z, parts of its body — namely its head, ears, arms, thighs, and tail — turn a dark gunmetal gray, while its forearms and legs turn completely teal. Its eyes turn bright blue with thick black outlines around them, and its face is decorated with an elaborate, silver pattern consisting of circles and crescent shapes. This silver pattern circles the back of Mega Lucario Z's head and extends halfway into its head appendages, which are clumped into two instead of being separated as four. These appendages grow out to reach Mega Lucario Z's knees, and have zig-zag seams on their sides and zig-zag tips at their ends. Two long strands of blue hair with zig-zag tips extend from behind Mega Lucario Z's head and over its ears, which have silver crescent patterns on them. The cream fur on Mega Lucario Z's torso is longer but flares to its right side at the bottom, unlike on Mega Lucario where it forms its tail. Mega Lucario Z's tail is split into two at the tip, and more silver stripes circle around its waist and thighs. Finally, the chest protrusion on Mega Lucario Z is round and shield-like with an S-shaped seam instead of pointy; similar round metal protrusions occur on Mega Lucario Z's hands, shins, and feet.

Mega Lucario Z's powers are said to greatly surpass those of a regular Lucario.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/251202_01/ メガルカリオＺ｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Mega Lucario Z | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> It is named as such to differentiate it from the previously discovered Mega Lucario. It uses the longer fur surrounding its head and waist, along with its fan-shaped tail, to visually disorient opponents in close combat. This makes it difficult for them to see its aggressive movements. Additionally, parts of its fur have been hardened with steel energy. By focusing its strength into these hardened areas—specifically the back of its hands and shins—it can deliver powerful blows despite its appearance. It can utilize its powerful aura in various ways, such as extending it into a thin shield or concentrating it into specific parts of its body, like its legs or fists, to enhance its attacks. While Mega Lucario channels its aura into a destructive force, Mega Lucario Z uses it in a more defensive manner by cloaking itself in it to increase its defense, flexibility, and agility,<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega_lucario_z A New Mega-Evolved Pokémon Is Here | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> allowing it to parry any attack. In doing so, it battles as if it was gracefully dancing. As shown in the anime, Mega Lucario Z can move so fast and swiftly that it appears to vanish in the midst of battle, overpowering opponents with its free flowing fighting style and sheer speed.
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===Evolution===
Lucario evolves from {{p|Riolu}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use a Lucario:
** [[Maylene]]'s main partner is a {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} who first debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]].
** [[Riley]] owns a {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
** [[Cynthia]] also uses a Lucario who debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black and White|Black , White]], [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]]. It may also appear in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]].
** [[Bruno]] uses a Lucario upon rematch in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}.
** In addition to his first fight in Challenge Mode, [[Marshal]] uses a Lucario in rematches in Black 2 and White 2.
** During the [[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]] and [[World Leaders Tournament]], [[Jasmine]] uses a Lucario in Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Korrina]] is often affiliated with a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} throughout {{g|X and Y}}. Owning two with multiple battles, one is eventually gifted to the player while the other is fought atop the [[Tower of Mastery]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]]. This Lucario reappears in the [[Battle Chateau]]. Korrina and her Lucario reappear in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s in [[Mega Dimension]], where it can be fought and serves as an ally in [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] battles. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario Z.
*** [[AZ]]'s Lucario, the one lent to the player to aid in the Rogue Mega Absol battle, is eventually revealed to have been Korrina's as well, and it even retains her [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID]]. It ultimately ends up being gifted to the player after the main story's completion of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
** [[Anabel]] uses a Lucario only in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] alongside the rest of her original [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald]] roster.
** [[Rye]] of the [[Galaxy Team]] uses a Lucario in [[Request|Request 88: Steely Lucario]] of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
** [[Eri]] uses a Lucario in all matches against the player in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
** [[Emma]] uses a Lucario in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} during her second story battle and in all subsequent rematches.
*** Emma also appears next to a Mega Evolved Lucario on {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s box art, though it is unclear on whether or not it is in reference to her in-game Lucario as it does not Mega Evolve in any of her battles until after defeating Mega Darkrai in Mega Dimension.

====In the spin-off games====
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, [[Team A.C.T.|Alakazam]] tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Rescue Rank]]—Lucario Rank—at which point the Lucario Statue will be displayed outside the [[Team Base]].
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Lucario is the guardian of the {{DL|The King of Almia and the Three Princes|Blue Gem}}.
* [[Korrina's Lucario]] appears as an opponent in {{g|Unite}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=116|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the [[aura]]s of all things. It understands [[human]] speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to <sc>Lucario</sc>, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=034|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=063|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=280|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=378|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=299|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=135|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=116|reg5=Hisui|num5=224}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who have justice in their hearts can earn this {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s trust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. [[Professor Laventon|I]] have given the name “aura” to this power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=164|reg2=Kitakami|num2=65|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=136|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras—even those of foes it could not otherwise see.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario Z}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By completely cloaking itself in its aura, Mega Lucario Z can parry all manner of attacks, battling as if it were gracefully dancing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=181}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area={{tt|Mystery House|Must obtain Ultra Rank and interact with Lucario statue outside Pelipper Post Office}}: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Silver Trench]], [[Mt. Faraway]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Solar Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Ultra 2)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX3]]}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|PalCity Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|July 15 to September 2, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#PalCity Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|English|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|French|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|German|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Italian|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Japanese|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Spanish|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|June 1 to 22, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Mega Campaign Lucario|All|Japan|100|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Korean region|Online|40|December 9, 2017 to January 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Lucario|All|Online|80|September 16 to 29, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Shiny Lucario|All|Online|75{{shinystar|HOME}}|December 7, 2023 to January 3, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Shiny Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Sir Aaron's Lucario|All|Online|50|January 22 to March 31, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Sir Aaron's Lucario}}

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=====Pokémon Global Link promotions=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Japanese|PGL|10|December 22, 2011 to January 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|English|PGL|10|January 15 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|French|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|German|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Italian|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Spanish|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Korean|PGL|10|April 16 to May 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Greninja the Unrivaled|Varies Steel|hide|45, 75|January 27 to 29, 2023 February 10 to 12, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#January 27 to 29 & February 10 to 12, 2023}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
|}

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

=====Mega Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack= 145
|Defense= 88
|SpAtk= 140
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 112}}

=====Mega Lucario Z=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack= 100
|Defense= 70
|SpAtk= 164
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 151}}

====Pokéathlon 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===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Normal= 50
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 0
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 25
|Bug= 25
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 200
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 50
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=¼
|oldghost2=½
|newpoison=1}}

===Learnset===
Lucario is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Meteor Mash|Steel|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|65|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM133|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM150|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM157|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0967|Cyclizar}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
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{{learnlist/breedf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

===Side game data===
====Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|fieldpower=-
|num=223
|browser=It launches {{m|Aura Sphere|orbs of Aura}} power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=4
|num=265
|pastnum=179
|browser=It attacks with punches.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|walk=1.75
|hp=53
|attack=81
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|Pad=Lucario is traveling through the PokéPark, taking time to enjoy {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing Along}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. He likes some of the other Attractions, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He is traveling around PokéPark for training. He likes to meet strong Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Aura Sphere
|ability1=Inner Focus
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Riolu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Nagayoshi]] and '''[[Ranmaru]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=3
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448|num=078
|mega=1
|stone=Lucarionite
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Pummel
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Fighting types in the combo.
|megaspeedup=4
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon five rows above and five rows below.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Lucario}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=172
|attack=236
|defense=144
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Exclusive move from Mega Lucario raid day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0448
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
|dexentry=It's said that Lucario hardly ever lowers its guard, even in its sleep. Perhaps it's still reading the aura emanating from others, just as it does when it's awake.
|sleepstyle1=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Mid-Training Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Training-Break Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Lucario
|candyNum=
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=14
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Lucario can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''Level 48 Challenge''.

====Mega Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448M
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Mega Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=4
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=310
|defense=175
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Event exclusive from Mega Lucario Raid Day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0448Lucario-Mega
|name1=Lucario
|type1-1=Fighting
|type2-1=Steel
|forme1=Mega Lucario
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite
|item1=Lucarionite
|itemfile1=Bag Lucarionite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0448Lucario
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel
|forme2=Lucario
|loc2=Default
|item2=Lucarionite Z
|itemfile2=Bag Lucarionite Z ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0448Lucario-Mega Z
|name3=Mega Lucario Z
|type1-3=Fighting
|type2-3=Steel
|forme3=Mega Lucario Z
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite Z
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=448|LAcrop=167}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0448|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|448|Lucario}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Lucario.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'']]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|thumb||250px|Shiny Mega Lucario in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario Z.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Lucario Z in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lucario (M08)]]=====
Lucario debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. He belonged to [[Sir Aaron]] and was sealed away in his staff for a thousand years. Ash later released him during a festival and he helped guide him to the [[Tree of Beginning]] after {{OBP|Mew|M08}} teleported {{AP|Pikachu}} there. However, he sacrificed himself to save the Tree of Beginning.

=====[[Maylene's Lucario]]=====
Lucario made its animated series debut in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' as [[Maylene]]'s main Pokémon.

=====[[Riley's Lucario]]=====
[[Riley]]'s Lucario debuted in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', where it was at [[Iron Island]].

=====[[Cameron's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Riolu}} evolved into a Lucario during a [[Vertress Conference]] battle against [[Ash's Snivy]]. In ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', it defeated Snivy and fought [[Ash's Pikachu]] and won, but it then lost to [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Flareon}} later on in the episode. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Korrina's Lucario]]=====
{{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario debuted in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''. The duo obtained a [[Lucarionite]] in the [[XY031|following episode]], allowing it to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Ash's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario while battling against [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]. Ash's Lucario Mega Evolved for the first time in ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'' during its battle with [[Bea]]'s [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Machamp}}.

=====[[Roy's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', [[Roy]] was revealed to have obtained a {{Shiny}} Lucario. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into both Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z. Its capture was shown in a flashback in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', back when it went by the name "Yellow Flash" and lived in the [[Lost Mayo Maze]] in [[Lumiose City]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] owns a Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario. Gurkinn's Lucario was used in a battle against Korrina's own Lucario, but when Korrina's Lucario lost control in Mega Evolution, Gurkinn's Lucario had to knock it out. It reappeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sorrel]]. It is his main Pokémon.

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} used a Lucario to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that interrupted the closing ceremony of the [[Manalo Conference]], only for it to be defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'' and ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', Lucario was Kukui's fifth Pokémon during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash. It went up against [[Ash's Naganadel]] and lost.

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Lucario dodged a {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Lucario competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside a {{p|Froslass}}, as seen on [[television]].

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

====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|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW108|Lucario|Cameron's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. Lucario has the power to detect their opponent's thoughts and actions by reading their aura.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY030|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon and the evolved form of Riolu. Lucario reads the thoughts of others and anticipates their movements by sensing their auras.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM142|Lucario|Rotom Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario can concentrate its mental energy into a mysterious wave called aura that can reduce boulders to dust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN045|Lucario|Ash's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario uses a power called aura, which allows it to sense [[human]] feelings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ091|Lucario|Liko's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras.}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ112|Lucario|Roy's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It has the ability to tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with justice on their hearts can earn this Pokémon's trust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Nate Lucario Aura Sphere Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}} owns a Lucario. It and its Trainer pursued a member of the [[Shadow Triad]] across the frozen [[Opelucid City]], but despite their efforts to stop him, that member escaped with his comrades.

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Korrina Lucario Masters Aura Sphere.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
{{mas|Korrina}}'s Lucario appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]. Alongside {{mas|Cheren}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} and [[Misty's Starmie]], it battled [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], [[Steven's Metagross]], and [[Lance's Dragonite]].

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Lucario BBS.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'']]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
A Lucario briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Korrina]].

===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Lucario appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'', under the ownership of a {{OBP|Trainer|Bidoof's Big Stand}}. The titular {{p|Bidoof}} spent a lot of time trying to get as much attention from its Trainer as he was giving to Lucario.
{{-}}

==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|thumb|left|200px|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
[[File:Korrina Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Lucario (M08)}}
The Lucario from the eighth movie appears in [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (manga)|the adaptation]].

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{main|Hiori's Lucario}}
Lucario is [[Hiori]]'s primary Pokémon in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]].

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Lucario appeared in [[ANL5]], under the ownership of [[Arata]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Lucario appeared in [[PDP20]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP05]].

A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], like the {{pkmn|games}}, [[Riley]] owns a Lucario, which first appeared in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
[[Korrina]] has a Lucario, which she [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] to help when {{adv|X}} and his friends were attacked in [[Santalune City]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{main|Maylene's Lucario}}
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
[[Riley]] has a Lucario, which is his only known Pokémon. He trained it while he was on [[Iron Island]] in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]''.

[[Maylene]] sent out her Lucario to take on one of the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''.

[[Hareta]]'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[DPA14|A Novel Test!!]]''.

[[Cynthia]]'s Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with [[Mitsumi]] in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
{{main|Ash's Lucario}}
In ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed in a flashback that {{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario battled [[Ash's Dragonite]].

{{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[JNM14|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2)]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Lucario.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in Pokkén Tournament]]
[[File:UNITE Lucario.png|200px|left|thumb|Lucario in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{Main|Lucario (Pokkén)}}
Lucario is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, and multiple variations of {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast.

===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
{{main|Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)}}

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Lucario (UNITE)}}
{{main|Mega Lucario (UNITE)}}
Lucario is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder. Mega Lucario is also playable through a separate Unite License.
{{-}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Dusty.png|thumb|200px|Dusty's Lucario costume]]
* Mega Lucario Z has the highest {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and is tied with {{p|Pheromosa}} for having the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** It also has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** Mega Lucario Z is the first Mega Pokemon to have its Shiny form debut in the Main Anime Series before its regular colored form.
* Because of its debut in the {{aniseries|AG}} {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', Lucario appears in the original versions of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} and its English dub counterpart, [[Unbeatable]], alongside {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}}, despite not debuting until the following [[generation]].
* Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006, with the announcement of the title of ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''.
* In {{g|Battle Revolution}}, [[Dusty]] wears a Lucario costume.
* {{SSB|Lucario}} is the only [[Generation IV]] Pokémon to be playable in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]], though many others appear from {{i|Poké Ball}}s.
* Due to Lucario's combination of {{Abilities}}, in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} Steadfast only activates if Lucario becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}, or if the opponent has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* Lucario has the fewest [[move]]s of all the [[Pokkén Tournament]] fighters, with a total of four.
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Lucario was voted the most popular [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, receiving 102,259 votes. It was also the second-most popular Pokémon overall.
* Lucario was featured in the eighth episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] series.
* Mega Lucario is the most commonly used [[Mega Evolution]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, having been used by four {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, those being [[Gurkinn]], {{an|Korrina}}, {{Ash}}, and [[Roy]].
* Lucario was the first Pokémon that received two Mega Evolutions in separate generations, and the first Pokémon not introduced in [[Generation I]] to receive two Mega Evolutions (unlike {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}).
** Lucario is the first Pokémon revealed to have a Z Mega Evolution.
** Mega Lucario Z was the last Mega Evolution to be revealed before the release of [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]] Wave 2.

===Origin===
Lucario's appearance is akin to that of an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}} of no discernible kind. The markings on Lucario's face resemble the cloth eye masks worn by classic heroes in popular culture (such as Zorro), and also evoke the appearance of a {{wp|muzzle (mouth guard)|muzzle}}. Additionally, together with the four appendages on its head, the overall shape may suggest inspiration from a {{wp|khakkhara}}, which in popular depictions responds to spiritual energies much like Lucario’s appendages react when it senses aura.

Lucario may draw inspiration from the {{wp|Japanese wolf}}, which once inhabited the islands of Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu and was regarded in Shinto belief as a protective spirit associated with mountain deities, sometimes even worshiped as a deity itself. Notably, this wolf species may have inspired certain folkloric beings such as the Okuri-Ōkami (“sending/scouting wolf”)<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okuri-inu#Characteristics Okuri-Ōkami]</ref> and the [[wikipedia:ja:真神|Ōkuchi-no-Magami]], a wolf deity which was believed to understand human speech, discern a person’s true nature, and uphold a sense of justice—traits that align with some of Lucario’s Pokédex descriptions. Moreover, in Hokkaido—the region that inspired the Sinnoh region—the {{wp|Hokkaido wolf}} was venerated by the Indigenous Ainu people as the deity Horkew Kamuy (“howling god”).

Due to its mystical nature, Lucario may be based on the hybrid portrayal of the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}} (speculated to be a {{wp|Canis aureus|Golden jackal}} or {{wp|Canis lupaster lupaster|African wolf}}). Anubis's role in {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} was to judge souls based on their purity, which loosely resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. Lucario using a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}} in combat may also reference the {{wp|Was-sceptre|''Was''-sceptre}} often seen in depictions of Anubis; this seems to also be referenced with Mega Lucario Z's tail shape. Mega Lucario Z's tail is resembles to the {{wp|Medjed_(fish)|medjed fish}}, a kind of elephantfish worshiped at Oxyrhynchus in ancient Egyptian religion.

The concept of [[aura]] associated with Lucario seems to closely resemble vital energies such as {{wp|qi}} or {{wp|chakra}}. Lucario's {{t|Fighting}} type likely comes from the fact qi is conceptually present in {{wp|Qi#Martial_arts|many East Asian martial arts}} as {{wp|neijin}} or similar ideas. Lucario's use of a staff may hint at a {{wp|bōjutsu}} practitioner, while the shorts-like fur on its legs may reference the clothing used in {{wp|boxing}}, {{wp|Muay Thai}}, or {{wp|mixed martial art}}s. Given the possible connection with ancient Egypt through Anubis, Lucario could also be based on an {{wp|Boxing#Ancient_history|Ancient Egyptian boxer}}.

====Name origin====
Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transcription of ''{{wp|orichalcum}}'' (a mythical metal) or ''{{wp|oracle}}'' (referring to its supernatural abilities involving [[aura]]). It may also involve λύκος ''lúkos'' (Greek for wolf), and possibly ''luchar'' (Spanish for ''to fight'').

==In other languages==
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|de=Lucario|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Lucario|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=루카리오 ''Lucario''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=路卡利歐 / 路卡利欧 ''Lùkǎlì'ōu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=路卡利歐{{tt|*|Games, animated series}} ''Louhkāleih'āu'' 路卡利奧{{tt|*|M08}} ''Louhkāleih'ou''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Lucario|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ar=لوكاريو ''Lucario''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|gr=Λουκάριο ''Loukário''|grmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=लुकारियो ''Lucario''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Лукарио ''Lukario''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลูคาริโอ ''Lukhario''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
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* [[Ash's Lucario]]
* [[Roy's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Korrina's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (M08)]]
* [[Cameron's Lucario]]
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* [[Hiori's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Lucario (Pokkén)]]
* [[Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{sbw|Lucario|SmashWiki article on Lucario}}
*{{wp|Lucario|Article on Wikipedia}}

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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}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation IV]].

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Riolu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|day]].

Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two different forms:
* '''Mega Lucario''' using the [[Lucarionite]].
* '''Mega Lucario Z''' using the [[Lucarionite Z]].

Mega Lucario Z was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with predominantly blue and black fur. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has red eyes, a long snout, and ears. When its mouth is open, two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower, can be seen. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso and blue fur on its thighs that resemble shorts. It has a medium-length tail of the same blue color as well. [[wp:Digitigrade|It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot.]] Lucario has four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when it reads or manipulates [[aura]], a special energy that it senses.

Lucario can study auras to predict the movements of its opponents and track their quarry. With sufficient training, it can read auras to understand how living beings are feeling from more than half a mile (1 kilometer) away. It can even use this ability to sense invisible foes. However, it sometimes ends up learning information that it would not like to know, causing it to get stressed out easily. It also has the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, such as in the form of {{m|Aura Sphere|explosive spheres of energy}}. Lucario can understand human speech and has been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], it was even shown to be able to stop its allies from an {{p|Aegislash}}'s mind control using its aura.<ref>[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]</ref> As shown in {{aniseries|HZ}} with [[Roy]]'s {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, a {{Shiny}} Lucario emits yellow aura as opposed to the standard blue-colored aura emitted by other creatures. In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], Lucario's eyes glow golden (instead of blue as in the anime) when using its aura vision. Lucario is considered to be prideful and is extremely loyal to its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice, as it only trusts Trainers with righteous hearts. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon that usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though {{OBP|Lucario|M08|one}} was seen eating {{Berries}} and plants like roses. It has also been seen eating chocolate, which is not part of its natural diet. In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', it is shown that Lucario can create a {{m|Bone Rush|staff in the form of a bone}} to use in {{pkmn|battle}}. As mentioned in the [[Pokemon Sleep]], Lucario never lowers its guard, even when sleeping. It is believed that it reads the auras of others while asleep similarly to when it is awake.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>
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Ash Lucario Aura vision.png|Lucario's eyes glowing blue while sensing [[aura]]
Roy and Lucario Aura.png|A Shiny Lucario's yellow aura
Korrina Mega Lucario Bone Rush.png|Mega Lucario creating a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}}
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===Forms===
Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Lucario or Mega Lucario Z.

====Mega Lucario====
As Mega Lucario, its blue fur becomes teal blue, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. Mega Lucario's arms appear more muscular and it develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned deep crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes take on an orange tint. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Black markings appear all over its its body.

Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon. A legend told at the [[Tower of Mastery]] claims that a Trainer and a Lucario found the first [[Mega Stone|Mega]] and [[Key Stone|Key Stones]] and unleashed the world's first Mega Evolution. After the discovery of Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], Mega Lucario was instead believed to be the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in [[Kalos]]. Its aura heightens throughout its body and forms black markings across its blue fur along with the intermingled energy of Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario Mega Lucario | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario archived])</ref> Mega Lucario readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style has been described as aggressive and heartless due to it being bathed in the explosive energy of Mega Evolution, which awakens its combative instincts and causes it to mercilessly attack its opponents. As revealed in [[HZ132]], Mega Lucario tends to focus its Aura powers into a single powerful point in order to strike its opponents hard each time it attacks.
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====Mega Lucario Z====
As Mega Lucario Z, parts of its body — namely its head, ears, arms, thighs, and tail — turn a dark gunmetal gray, while its forearms and legs turn completely teal. Its eyes turn bright blue with thick black outlines around them, and its face is decorated with an elaborate, silver pattern consisting of circles and crescent shapes. This silver pattern circles the back of Mega Lucario Z's head and extends halfway into its head appendages, which are clumped into two instead of being separated as four. These appendages grow out to reach Mega Lucario Z's knees, and have zig-zag seams on their sides and zig-zag tips at their ends. Two long strands of blue hair with zig-zag tips extend from behind Mega Lucario Z's head and over its ears, which have silver crescent patterns on them. The cream fur on Mega Lucario Z's torso is longer but flares to its right side at the bottom, unlike on Mega Lucario where it forms its tail. Mega Lucario Z's tail is split into two at the tip, and more silver stripes circle around its waist and thighs. Finally, the chest protrusion on Mega Lucario Z is round and shield-like with an S-shaped seam instead of pointy; similar round metal protrusions occur on Mega Lucario Z's hands, shins, and feet.

Mega Lucario Z's powers are said to greatly surpass those of a regular Lucario.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/251202_01/ メガルカリオＺ｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Mega Lucario Z | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> It is named as such to differentiate it from the previously discovered Mega Lucario. It uses the longer fur surrounding its head and waist, along with its fan-shaped tail, to visually disorient opponents in close combat. This makes it difficult for them to see its aggressive movements. Additionally, parts of its fur have been hardened with steel energy. By focusing its strength into these hardened areas—specifically the back of its hands and shins—it can deliver powerful blows despite its appearance. It can utilize its powerful aura in various ways, such as extending it into a thin shield or concentrating it into specific parts of its body, like its legs or fists, to enhance its attacks. While Mega Lucario channels its aura into a destructive force, Mega Lucario Z uses it in a more defensive manner by cloaking itself in it to increase its defense, flexibility, and agility,<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega_lucario_z A New Mega-Evolved Pokémon Is Here | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> allowing it to parry any attack. In doing so, it battles as if it was gracefully dancing.
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===Evolution===
Lucario evolves from {{p|Riolu}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use a Lucario:
** [[Maylene]]'s main partner is a {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} who first debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]].
** [[Riley]] owns a {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
** [[Cynthia]] also uses a Lucario who debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black and White|Black , White]], [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]]. It may also appear in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]].
** [[Bruno]] uses a Lucario upon rematch in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}.
** In addition to his first fight in Challenge Mode, [[Marshal]] uses a Lucario in rematches in Black 2 and White 2.
** During the [[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]] and [[World Leaders Tournament]], [[Jasmine]] uses a Lucario in Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Korrina]] is often affiliated with a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} throughout {{g|X and Y}}. Owning two with multiple battles, one is eventually gifted to the player while the other is fought atop the [[Tower of Mastery]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]]. This Lucario reappears in the [[Battle Chateau]]. Korrina and her Lucario reappear in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s in [[Mega Dimension]], where it can be fought and serves as an ally in [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] battles. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario Z.
*** [[AZ]]'s Lucario, the one lent to the player to aid in the Rogue Mega Absol battle, is eventually revealed to have been Korrina's as well, and it even retains her [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID]]. It ultimately ends up being gifted to the player after the main story's completion of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
** [[Anabel]] uses a Lucario only in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] alongside the rest of her original [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald]] roster.
** [[Rye]] of the [[Galaxy Team]] uses a Lucario in [[Request|Request 88: Steely Lucario]] of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
** [[Eri]] uses a Lucario in all matches against the player in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
** [[Emma]] uses a Lucario in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} during her second story battle and in all subsequent rematches.
*** Emma also appears next to a Mega Evolved Lucario on {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s box art, though it is unclear on whether or not it is in reference to her in-game Lucario as it does not Mega Evolve in any of her battles until after defeating Mega Darkrai in Mega Dimension.

====In the spin-off games====
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, [[Team A.C.T.|Alakazam]] tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Rescue Rank]]—Lucario Rank—at which point the Lucario Statue will be displayed outside the [[Team Base]].
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Lucario is the guardian of the {{DL|The King of Almia and the Three Princes|Blue Gem}}.
* [[Korrina's Lucario]] appears as an opponent in {{g|Unite}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the [[aura]]s of all things. It understands [[human]] speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to <sc>Lucario</sc>, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=034|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=063|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=280|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=378|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who have justice in their hearts can earn this {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s trust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. [[Professor Laventon|I]] have given the name “aura” to this power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=164|reg2=Kitakami|num2=65|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=136|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras—even those of foes it could not otherwise see.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario Z}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By completely cloaking itself in its aura, Mega Lucario Z can parry all manner of attacks, battling as if it were gracefully dancing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=181}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{fighting color light}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Lucario SV.png|x200px]]
|style="border:2px solid #{{fighting color light}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Lucario SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon X and Y#Lucario|Received]] from [[Korrina]] in the [[Tower of Mastery]] [[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Poni Grove]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Poni Grove]]{{sup/t|D}} ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|area=[[North Lake Miloch]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|area=[[North Lake Miloch]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Roaring-Sea Caves]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Brawlers' Cave/Dens|Brawlers' Cave]], [[Courageous Cavern/Dens|Courageous Cavern]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea/Dens|Stepping-Stone]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Icebound Falls]] (additional [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]), [[Snowfall Hot Spring]], massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] North Province: [[Dalizapa Passage]] ({{t|Ice}} {{Tera}} [[Type]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] Can be found in [[Hotel Z|Room 202]] after completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Main missions|Main Mission]] 37 ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Lucario|Only one]])}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Time|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Lost Wilderness]] (B11F-B17F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Wonder Mail]] unlocked {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Lost Wilderness]] (B11F-B17F), Evolve Riolu (Sun Ribbon + 100 IQ)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission), [[Capture Arena]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=MD Blazing|v2=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{fire color}}|t={{fire color dark}}|color2={{electric color}}|t2={{electric color dark}}|area={{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Wonder Mail codes}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Stormy|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Flower Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Oblivia Ruins]], [[Thunder Temple]], [[Light Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Factory: [[Sunny Seashore]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Crag Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#Fighters on Ice|Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice]] (Boss), NFC Figurine}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mysterious Fountain#Stage 2|Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Super-Aura Test Lab|Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab]] (Back Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 16|Area 16: Stage 03]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area={{tt|Mystery House|Must obtain Ultra Rank and interact with Lucario statue outside Pelipper Post Office}}: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Silver Trench]], [[Mt. Faraway]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Solar Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Ultra 2)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 6: A Telling Aura}}''): {{sync|Korrina|Lucario}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Cynthia|sygna=1|Lucario|Aura}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') {{DL|Special sync pair event|Riley & Lucario|Special sync pair event}}: {{sync|Riley|Lucario}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 325 License Points Purchase for 575 Aeos Gems Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') Purchase for 840 Aeos Gems ('''{{me|Lucario}}''')}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|PalCity Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|July 15 to September 2, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#PalCity Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|English|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|French|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|German|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Italian|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Japanese|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Spanish|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|June 1 to 22, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Mega Campaign Lucario|All|Japan|100|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Korean region|Online|40|December 9, 2017 to January 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Lucario|All|Online|80|September 16 to 29, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Shiny Lucario|All|Online|75{{shinystar|HOME}}|December 7, 2023 to January 3, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Shiny Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Sir Aaron's Lucario|All|Online|50|January 22 to March 31, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Sir Aaron's Lucario}}

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=====Pokémon Global Link promotions=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Japanese|PGL|10|December 22, 2011 to January 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|English|PGL|10|January 15 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|French|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|German|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Italian|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Spanish|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Korean|PGL|10|April 16 to May 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Greninja the Unrivaled|Varies Steel|hide|45, 75|January 27 to 29, 2023 February 10 to 12, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#January 27 to 29 & February 10 to 12, 2023}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack=110
|Defense=70
|SpAtk= 115
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 90}}

=====Mega Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack= 145
|Defense= 88
|SpAtk= 140
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 112}}

=====Mega Lucario Z=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack= 100
|Defense= 70
|SpAtk= 164
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 151}}

====Pokéathlon 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===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Normal= 50
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 0
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 25
|Bug= 25
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 200
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 50
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=¼
|oldghost2=½
|newpoison=1}}

===Learnset===
Lucario is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Meteor Mash|Steel|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|65|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM133|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM150|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM157|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
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{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/H|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

===Side game data===
====Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|fieldpower=-
|num=223
|browser=It launches {{m|Aura Sphere|orbs of Aura}} power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=4
|num=265
|pastnum=179
|browser=It attacks with punches.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|walk=1.75
|hp=53
|attack=81
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|Pad=Lucario is traveling through the PokéPark, taking time to enjoy {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing Along}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. He likes some of the other Attractions, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He is traveling around PokéPark for training. He likes to meet strong Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Aura Sphere
|ability1=Inner Focus
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Riolu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Nagayoshi]] and '''[[Ranmaru]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=3
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448|num=078
|mega=1
|stone=Lucarionite
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Pummel
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Fighting types in the combo.
|megaspeedup=4
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon five rows above and five rows below.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Lucario}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=172
|attack=236
|defense=144
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Exclusive move from Mega Lucario raid day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0448
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
|dexentry=It's said that Lucario hardly ever lowers its guard, even in its sleep. Perhaps it's still reading the aura emanating from others, just as it does when it's awake.
|sleepstyle1=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Mid-Training Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Training-Break Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Lucario
|candyNum=
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=14
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Lucario can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''Level 48 Challenge''.

====Mega Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448M
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Mega Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=4
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=310
|defense=175
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Event exclusive from Mega Lucario Raid Day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0448Lucario-Mega
|name1=Lucario
|type1-1=Fighting
|type2-1=Steel
|forme1=Mega Lucario
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite
|item1=Lucarionite
|itemfile1=Bag Lucarionite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0448Lucario
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel
|forme2=Lucario
|loc2=Default
|item2=Lucarionite Z
|itemfile2=Bag Lucarionite Z ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0448Lucario-Mega Z
|name3=Mega Lucario Z
|type1-3=Fighting
|type2-3=Steel
|forme3=Mega Lucario Z
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite Z
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=448|LAcrop=167}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0448|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|448|Lucario}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Lucario.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'']]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|thumb||250px|Shiny Mega Lucario in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario Z.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Lucario Z in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'']]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lucario (M08)]]=====
Lucario debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. He belonged to [[Sir Aaron]] and was sealed away in his staff for a thousand years. Ash later released him during a festival and he helped guide him to the [[Tree of Beginning]] after {{OBP|Mew|M08}} teleported {{AP|Pikachu}} there. However, he sacrificed himself to save the Tree of Beginning.

=====[[Maylene's Lucario]]=====
Lucario made its animated series debut in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' as [[Maylene]]'s main Pokémon.

=====[[Riley's Lucario]]=====
[[Riley]]'s Lucario debuted in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', where it was at [[Iron Island]].

=====[[Cameron's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Riolu}} evolved into a Lucario during a [[Vertress Conference]] battle against [[Ash's Snivy]]. In ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', it defeated Snivy and fought [[Ash's Pikachu]] and won, but it then lost to [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Flareon}} later on in the episode. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Korrina's Lucario]]=====
{{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario debuted in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''. The duo obtained a [[Lucarionite]] in the [[XY031|following episode]], allowing it to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Ash's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario while battling against [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]. Ash's Lucario Mega Evolved for the first time in ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'' during its battle with [[Bea]]'s [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Machamp}}.

=====[[Roy's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', [[Roy]] was revealed to have obtained a {{Shiny}} Lucario. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into both Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z. Its capture was shown in a flashback in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', back when it went by the name "Yellow Flash" and lived in the [[Lost Mayo Maze]] in [[Lumiose City]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] owns a Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario. Gurkinn's Lucario was used in a battle against Korrina's own Lucario, but when Korrina's Lucario lost control in Mega Evolution, Gurkinn's Lucario had to knock it out. It reappeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sorrel]]. It is his main Pokémon.

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} used a Lucario to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that interrupted the closing ceremony of the [[Manalo Conference]], only for it to be defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'' and ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', Lucario was Kukui's fifth Pokémon during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash. It went up against [[Ash's Naganadel]] and lost.

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Lucario dodged a {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Lucario competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside a {{p|Froslass}}, as seen on [[television]].

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

====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|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW108|Lucario|Cameron's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. Lucario has the power to detect their opponent's thoughts and actions by reading their aura.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY030|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon and the evolved form of Riolu. Lucario reads the thoughts of others and anticipates their movements by sensing their auras.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM142|Lucario|Rotom Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario can concentrate its mental energy into a mysterious wave called aura that can reduce boulders to dust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN045|Lucario|Ash's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario uses a power called aura, which allows it to sense [[human]] feelings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ091|Lucario|Liko's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras.}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ112|Lucario|Roy's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It has the ability to tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with justice on their hearts can earn this Pokémon's trust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Nate Lucario Aura Sphere Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}} owns a Lucario. It and its Trainer pursued a member of the [[Shadow Triad]] across the frozen [[Opelucid City]], but despite their efforts to stop him, that member escaped with his comrades.

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Korrina Lucario Masters Aura Sphere.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
{{mas|Korrina}}'s Lucario appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]. Alongside {{mas|Cheren}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} and [[Misty's Starmie]], it battled [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], [[Steven's Metagross]], and [[Lance's Dragonite]].

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Lucario BBS.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'']]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
A Lucario briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Korrina]].

===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Lucario appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'', under the ownership of a {{OBP|Trainer|Bidoof's Big Stand}}. The titular {{p|Bidoof}} spent a lot of time trying to get as much attention from its Trainer as he was giving to Lucario.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|thumb|left|200px|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
[[File:Korrina Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Lucario (M08)}}
The Lucario from the eighth movie appears in [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (manga)|the adaptation]].

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{main|Hiori's Lucario}}
Lucario is [[Hiori]]'s primary Pokémon in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]].

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Lucario appeared in [[ANL5]], under the ownership of [[Arata]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Lucario appeared in [[PDP20]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP05]].

A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], like the {{pkmn|games}}, [[Riley]] owns a Lucario, which first appeared in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
[[Korrina]] has a Lucario, which she [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] to help when {{adv|X}} and his friends were attacked in [[Santalune City]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{main|Maylene's Lucario}}
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
[[Riley]] has a Lucario, which is his only known Pokémon. He trained it while he was on [[Iron Island]] in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]''.

[[Maylene]] sent out her Lucario to take on one of the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''.

[[Hareta]]'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[DPA14|A Novel Test!!]]''.

[[Cynthia]]'s Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with [[Mitsumi]] in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
{{main|Ash's Lucario}}
In ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed in a flashback that {{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario battled [[Ash's Dragonite]].

{{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[JNM14|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2)]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Lucario.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in Pokkén Tournament]]
[[File:UNITE Lucario.png|200px|left|thumb|Lucario in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{Main|Lucario (Pokkén)}}
Lucario is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, and multiple variations of {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast.

===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
{{main|Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)}}

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Lucario (UNITE)}}
{{main|Mega Lucario (UNITE)}}
Lucario is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder. Mega Lucario is also playable through a separate Unite License.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Dusty.png|thumb|200px|Dusty's Lucario costume]]
* Mega Lucario Z has the highest {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and is tied with {{p|Pheromosa}} for having the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** It also has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** Mega Lucario Z is the first Mega Pokemon to have its Shiny form debut in the Main Anime Series before its regular colored form.
* Because of its debut in the {{aniseries|AG}} {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', Lucario appears in the original versions of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} and its English dub counterpart, [[Unbeatable]], alongside {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}}, despite not debuting until the following [[generation]].
* Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006, with the announcement of the title of ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''.
* In {{g|Battle Revolution}}, [[Dusty]] wears a Lucario costume.
* {{SSB|Lucario}} is the only [[Generation IV]] Pokémon to be playable in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]], though many others appear from {{i|Poké Ball}}s.
* Due to Lucario's combination of {{Abilities}}, in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} Steadfast only activates if Lucario becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}, or if the opponent has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* Lucario has the fewest [[move]]s of all the [[Pokkén Tournament]] fighters, with a total of four.
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Lucario was voted the most popular [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, receiving 102,259 votes. It was also the second-most popular Pokémon overall.
* Lucario was featured in the eighth episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] series.
* Mega Lucario is the most commonly used [[Mega Evolution]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, having been used by four {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, those being [[Gurkinn]], {{an|Korrina}}, {{Ash}}, and [[Roy]].
* Lucario was the first Pokémon that received two Mega Evolutions in separate generations, and the first Pokémon not introduced in [[Generation I]] to receive two Mega Evolutions (unlike {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}).
** Lucario is the first Pokémon revealed to have a Z Mega Evolution.
** Mega Lucario Z was the last Mega Evolution to be revealed before the release of [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]] Wave 2.

===Origin===
Lucario's appearance is akin to that of an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}} of no discernible kind. The markings on Lucario's face resemble the cloth eye masks worn by classic heroes in popular culture (such as Zorro), and also evoke the appearance of a {{wp|muzzle (mouth guard)|muzzle}}. Additionally, together with the four appendages on its head, the overall shape may suggest inspiration from a {{wp|khakkhara}}, which in popular depictions responds to spiritual energies much like Lucario’s appendages react when it senses aura.

Lucario may draw inspiration from the {{wp|Japanese wolf}}, which once inhabited the islands of Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu and was regarded in Shinto belief as a protective spirit associated with mountain deities, sometimes even worshiped as a deity itself. Notably, this wolf species may have inspired certain folkloric beings such as the Okuri-Ōkami (“sending/scouting wolf”)<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okuri-inu#Characteristics Okuri-Ōkami]</ref> and the [[wikipedia:ja:真神|Ōkuchi-no-Magami]], a wolf deity which was believed to understand human speech, discern a person’s true nature, and uphold a sense of justice—traits that align with some of Lucario’s Pokédex descriptions. Moreover, in Hokkaido—the region that inspired the Sinnoh region—the {{wp|Hokkaido wolf}} was venerated by the Indigenous Ainu people as the deity Horkew Kamuy (“howling god”).

Due to its mystical nature, Lucario may be based on the hybrid portrayal of the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}} (speculated to be a {{wp|Canis aureus|Golden jackal}} or {{wp|Canis lupaster lupaster|African wolf}}). Anubis's role in {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} was to judge souls based on their purity, which loosely resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. Lucario using a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}} in combat may also reference the {{wp|Was-sceptre|''Was''-sceptre}} often seen in depictions of Anubis; this seems to also be referenced with Mega Lucario Z's tail shape. Mega Lucario Z's tail is resembles to the {{wp|Medjed_(fish)|medjed fish}}, a kind of elephantfish worshiped at Oxyrhynchus in ancient Egyptian religion.

The concept of [[aura]] associated with Lucario seems to closely resemble vital energies such as {{wp|qi}} or {{wp|chakra}}. Lucario's {{t|Fighting}} type likely comes from the fact qi is conceptually present in {{wp|Qi#Martial_arts|many East Asian martial arts}} as {{wp|neijin}} or similar ideas. Lucario's use of a staff may hint at a {{wp|bōjutsu}} practitioner, while the shorts-like fur on its legs may reference the clothing used in {{wp|boxing}}, {{wp|Muay Thai}}, or {{wp|mixed martial art}}s. Given the possible connection with ancient Egypt through Anubis, Lucario could also be based on an {{wp|Boxing#Ancient_history|Ancient Egyptian boxer}}.

====Name origin====
Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transcription of ''{{wp|orichalcum}}'' (a mythical metal) or ''{{wp|oracle}}'' (referring to its supernatural abilities involving [[aura]]). It may also involve λύκος ''lúkos'' (Greek for wolf), and possibly ''luchar'' (Spanish for ''to fight'').

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ja=ルカリオ ''Lucario''|jameaning=From the reverse of ''orichalcum'', ''oracle'', ''{{wp|Egyptian wolf|Canis lupaster lupaster}}'', and {{tt|λύκος ''lúkos''|Greek for wolf}}
|fr=Lucario|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Lucario|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Lucario|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Lucario|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=루카리오 ''Lucario''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=路卡利歐 / 路卡利欧 ''Lùkǎlì'ōu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=路卡利歐{{tt|*|Games, animated series}} ''Louhkāleih'āu'' 路卡利奧{{tt|*|M08}} ''Louhkāleih'ou''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Lucario|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ar=لوكاريو ''Lucario''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|gr=Λουκάριο ''Loukário''|grmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=लुकारियो ''Lucario''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Лукарио ''Lukario''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลูคาริโอ ''Lukhario''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
{|width=100%|
| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Ash's Lucario]]
* [[Roy's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Korrina's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (M08)]]
* [[Cameron's Lucario]]
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* [[Hiori's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Lucario (Pokkén)]]
* [[Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*{{sbw|Lucario|SmashWiki article on Lucario}}
*{{wp|Lucario|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Master Mayonnaise

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{{Character Infobox
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|corecolor={{steel color light}}
|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|name=Master Mayonnaise
|jname=マヨネーズ師匠
|tmname=Master Mayonnaise
|image=Master Mayonnaise anime.png
|size=250px
|caption=Master Mayonnaise
|gender=Male
|eyes=Light blue
|hair=Blond with white highlights
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Kalos]]

}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{Steel color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''
|enva=N/A
|jpva=[[Masahiko Tanaka]]
}}
|}
'''Master Mayonnaise''' (Japanese: '''マヨネーズ師匠''' ''Master Mayonnaise'') is a recurring character that appeared in {{aniseries|HZ}}, debuting in [[Episode: Mega Evolution]]. He is a [[Mega Evolution]] specialist who lives in [[Lumiose City]] looking for new disciples to train with him.

==History==
===[[Episode: Mega Evolution]]===
[[File:Master Mayonnaise civilian clothes.png|250px|left|thumb|Mayonnaise in regular clothing]]
Master Mayonnaise debuted in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''. He first approached a crowd in order to spread [[Mega Evolution]] to more people, but only ended up catching [[Roy]] and [[Ult]]'s attention. After talking about the basics to them, he gave each of them a [[Mega Ring]] and tasked them with defeating the [[Roy's Lucario|Yellow Flash]] at the [[Lost Mayo Maze]].

In ''[[HZ113|Mega Evolution - Ult]]'', Mayonnaise found Roy and Ult practicing Mega Evolution in an alleyway. Despite failing to defeat the Yellow Flash, Roy and Ult were determined to challenge it again and win. Impressed by the boys' fervor, Mayonnaise informed them that the key to mastering Mega Evolution was the bond between a Trainer and their Pokémon. At Mayonnaise's suggestion, Roy and Ult faced each other in a {{pkmn|battle}} that ended in the former's victory. Mayonnaise criticized Ult's performance, stating that he lost due to not putting his full faith in his {{p|Sableye}}. As he left, Mayonnaise told Ult that as long as he failed to truly connect with Sableye, then he should just give up on trying to achieve Mega Evolution.

In ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', after taking Mayonnaise's words to heart, Roy and Ult once again challenged the Lost Mayo Maze, this time facing off and defeating [[Count Hoisin]] and [[Shōyu]] Ninja. Mayonnaise appeared before the boys and officiated their rematch with the Yellow Flash. As they fought, Ult managed to successfully Mega Evolve Sableye, while Roy formed a connection with the Yellow Flash, causing it to Mega Evolve as well, much to Mayonnaise's surprise. While Sableye eventually lost due to not being used to its Mega-Evolved form, Roy and Crocalor eventually emerged victorious over the Yellow Flash.

Mayonnaise, Count Hoisin, and Shōyu congratulated Roy and Ult for their success and revealed they created the Lost Mayo Maze to serve as a place to strengthen the bonds between Trainers and their Pokémon. Noting that Lucario saw potential in Roy, Mayonnaise suggested that he add it to his team, which Roy happily accepted. Roy and Ult then said farewell to Mayonnaise and his companions, who told the boys that how they utilize Mega Evolution is up to them.

Later, as he prepared to leave Lumiose City, Roy stopped by a clothing shop run by Mayonnaise in civilian clothing to change up his wardrobe.

===[[Rising Again]]===
A year later, in [[HZ131]], Mayonnaise went to visit Roy and Ult in [[Levincia]]. Along the way, he stumbled upon [[Friede]] and took an interest in his {{me|Starmie}}, tailing them insistently and earning their suspicion, though the situation was quickly cleared up once Mayonnaise revealed he was simply curious. He tagged along with Friede and met with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], reuniting with Roy and Ult in the process. Mayonnaise gave a [[Lucarionite Z]] to Roy and then proceeded to have a battle against him, pitting his {{p|Hawlucha}} against Roy's Lucario. Hawlucha's showboating nature initially caused it to lose focus during the battle, but Mayonnaise had it Mega Evolve, granting a huge boost to its attack and defense. With its heightened physical prowess, Mega Hawlucha easily overwhelmed and defeated Lucario. With the battle over, Mayonnaise pointed out Roy and Lucario's failure to use the new Mega Stone, which meant they needed to master their [[aura]] powers even further, and agreed to help them train.

In [[HZ132]], Mayonnaise was seen training Ult's Mega Sableye with his Mega Hawlucha, alongside Diana's Wash Rotom. He then battled against Roy in a rematch to see how far Roy and Lucario have gotten in their Aura training. During the battle, Mayonnaise Mega Evolved Hawlucha early, dominating the battle at first, but once Lucario calmed down and adopted a new fighting style the tables started to turn. Lucario manages to use its aura powers to parry and dodge Hawlucha's attacks, even landing a damaging hit for the first time against its opponent. With both Roy and Lucario in sync, Lucario Mega Evolved into Mega Lucario Z, impressing everone including Mayonnaise and Hawlucha. Both parties fought fiercely, with Lucario continuing to dodge and parry attacks, while also learning Aerial Ace on the spot to deal more damage, though Hawlucha manages to slam it to the ground. Hawlucha attempts a finishing Flying Press from above but Lucario counters it with Aerial Ace, defeating Hawlucha and winning Roy the rematch. After the battle, Mayonnaise is shown to be proud of Roy, Ult and their Pokemon, Friede then offered him a ride back to Kalos but Mayonnaise declined, wanting to promote the power of Mega Evolution in Galar and explore the region instead.

==Character==
At first glance Mayonnaise appears to be an eccentric and bold person, with a bolder passion for teaching people about the power of Mega evolution regardless if they listen or not. Despite this he is a knowledgeable person at heart who knows the principles of Mega Evolution and the importance of bonds between people and Pokemon, offering advice and constructive critisism to trainers and is quick to point out what Trainers are lacking in battle such as Ult's case with his lack of trust in Sableye. Mayonnaise is additionally a skilled and strong trainer, able to Mega Evolve his Hawlucha in battle, and likes using tactical moves like Encore to goad his opponents Pokmon into traps and counterattacks. Just like his Hawlucha, Mayonnaise tends to be a showboater, making poses in battle and when greeting other people.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Master Mayonnaise's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
{{TrainerPoké
| trainer = Master Mayonnaise
| pkmn = Hawlucha
| mega = yes
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Flying
| img = Master Mayonnaise Hawlucha.png
| cap = Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha
| img2 = Master Mayonnaise Mega Hawlucha.png
| cap2 = Master Mayonnaise's Mega Hawlucha
| epnum = HZ131
| epname =
| vajp = Tatsuki Kobe
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Hawlucha}} is Master Mayonnaise's only known Pokémon. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. It has a very proud and showboating personality, particularly liking the attention of crowds watching it pose and battle.

In [[HZ131]], Hawlucha was used to battle against Roy's Lucario, eventually Mega Evolving and emerging victorious. In the following episode, it was seen battling Ult's Mega Sableye alongside Diana's Wash Rotom as part of a training match. After the training session, Hawlucha had a rematch with Roy's Lucario, dominating the fight by Mega Evolving first, but it was eventually defeated after Lucario Mega Evolved into Mega Lucario Z and learnt Aerial Ace.

Hawlucha's known moves are {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|Flying Press}}, {{m|Encore}}, and {{m|Cross Chop}}.
}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{white color light}}|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|ja=田中正彦 ''Masahiko Tanaka''
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| First {{color2|000|Episode: Mega Evolution}} promotional poster <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1958840320361472468</ref>
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==Trivia==
* The back of Master Mayonnaise's armor constains props similar to {{p|Quaquaval}} water feathers.
* When [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] his {{p|Hawlucha}}, Mayonnaise uses the phrase (Japanese: '''燃やせ闘魂！アンドゥトロワ！''' ''Burn, fighting sprit! Un, deux, trois!'').

==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{white color}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color dark}}"
!Language
!Name
!Origin
|-
|Japanese
|マヨネーズ師匠 ''Mayonnaise-shishō''
|From ''{{wp|mayonnaise}}''
|-
|Korean
|마요네즈 스승 ''Mayonnaise-seuseung''
|From ''mayonnaise''
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|美乃滋老師 ''Měinǎizī Lǎoshī''
|From 美乃滋 ''měinǎizī'' (mayonnaise)
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|蛋黃醬大師 ''Dáanwóngjeung Daaihsī''
|From 蛋黃醬 ''dáanwóngjeung'' (mayonnaise)
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Related articles==
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Roy's Lucario

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|type2=Steel
|trainername=Roy
|pokemonname=Lucario
|jtrainername=ロイ
|jpokemonname=ルカリオ
|tmtrainername=Roy
|tmpokemonname=Lucario
|shiny=yes
|image=[[File:Roy Lucario.png|x140px]]
|caption=Roy's Lucario {{shinystar}}
|gender=Unknown
|location=[[Lost Mayo Maze]]
|prevonum=0448 s
|noevo=incap
|epnum=HZ089
|epname=Where the Adventure Leads
|catchepnum=HZ114
|catchepname=Mega Evolution - Bonds
|catchepnametiming=In a flashback in
|current=[[Party|With Roy]]
|java1=[[Taku Yashiro]]
|enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]<ref>[https://x.com/billsvoice/status/2015420396124934432 Bill Rogers twitter].</ref>
}}
'''Roy's Lucario''' (Japanese: '''ロイのルカリオ''' ''Roy's Lucario''), also known as the (Japanese: '''黄色いルカリオ''' ''Yellow Lucario'') and '''Yellow Flash''' (Japanese: '''イエローブラスト''' ''Yellow Blast''), is the first Pokémon [[Roy]] caught in the [[Kalos|Kalos region]] and his third overall. It is a [[Shiny Pokémon]].

==History==
[[File:Lucario choosing Roy.png|thumb|250px|left|Lucario choosing to go with [[Roy]]]]
As revealed in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]'', {{p|Lucario}}, known as the "Yellow Flash" at the time, was considered to be the strongest Pokémon living at the [[Lost Mayo Maze]] in the [[Kalos]] [[region]], always looking out for opponents at its level. After the incident in [[Laqua]], [[Master Mayonnaise]] tasked [[Roy]] and [[Ult]] to find the palace and challenge the Yellow Flash as part of their [[Mega Evolution]] training. However, after making their way there, both of them were easily defeated by Lucario due to its speed. In the [[HZ113|next episode]], Lucario led Roy and Ult back to its lair, giving the two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s a chance for a [[rematch]].

In ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', Lucario battled both Roy and Ult once more. Although Ult Mega Evolved his {{p|Sableye}}, due to its inexperience with Mega Evolution, Lucario still managed to defeat it, with {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} being the only one left to battle. Despite the odds, thanks to Roy's singing and predictions, Crocalor was able to avoid Lucario's attacks and counter its speed. Upon sensing Roy's [[aura]], Lucario was so motivated that it somehow Mega Evolved even though Roy had not {{pkmn2|caught}} it yet. Mega Lucario then attacked Crocalor with Flash Cannon, but it was ultimately defeated by Crocalor's {{m|Flamethrower}}. Inspired by both Roy and Crocalor's strength, Lucario begged Roy to let it join his team, after which Roy caught Lucario as his third Pokemon.
[[File:Roy and Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Lucario and Roy]]
Lucario debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', where it was seen alongside [[Roy]] and the rest of his [[Party|team]].

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', Lucario was used to battle against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Slaking}} that was being influenced by [[Laquium]]. It immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] alongside [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}}, allowing them to weaken their opponent enough for [[Captain Pikachu]] to finish it off. In the [[HZ091|following episode]], Lucario went up against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}} and quickly won without Mega Evolving.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Lucario teamed up with Crocalor for a [[Double Battle]] against {{an|Nemona}}'s {{p|Pawmot}} and {{p|Ribombee}}. They initially struggled against their opponents, as their defined roles as attacker and support, respectively, allowed them to deal big damage and remain healthy through most of the battle. Once Roy managed to disrupt it, however, they were able to launch a strong counterattack. Soon, Lucario Mega Evolved while Pawmot {{Tera}}stallized, and the ensuing clash of {{t|Fighting}} [[type]]s ended up with Lucario's victory, thus making Roy win by default.
[[File:Roy Lucario Lucarionite.png|thumb|250px|left|Lucario's [[Lucarionite]]]]
In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Lucario, alongside the rest of Roy's party and Ult's Sableye, battled against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}} {{p|Darmanitan}}. Due to the [[Explorers]] being assisted by an army of {{p|Rabsca}}, they managed to keep the upper hand for the majority of the battle. However, once Ult's {{p|Dragonite}} emerged, Mega Evolved, and defeated the Rabsca, Lucario was able to Mega Evolve before teaming up with Mega Dragonite to deal the finishing blow, defeating the two Darminitan.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Lucario was used alongside the rest of Roy, [[Liko]], and Ult's Pokémon to battle against five of the [[Six Heroes]], who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, only for the Explorers to use the Super Strong Spheres on them a second time. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], after being Mega Evolved, Lucario teamed up with Ult's Mega Dragonite to take on {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}. They performed a combination tactic that temporarily stunned their opponents, but before they could follow up with an actual attack, Lucario and Dragonite were simultaneously taken out by {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}.

[[File:Lucarionite Z anime.png|thumb|250px|Lucario's [[Lucarionite Z]]]]
In [[HZ129]], Lucario was sent out as Roy's second Pokémon during his battle against the [[Black Rayquaza]], fighting it alongside Ult's Mega Dragonite in its own Mega-Evolved form. Lucario even defended Dragonite from Rayquaza's Draco Meteor to help its teammate last longer in the fight. Despite landing some strong hits, Lucario was ultimately defeated by a powerful combination of Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Ascent}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.

In [[HZ131]], Lucario received a [[Lucarionite Z]] from Master Mayonnaise and then proceeded to have a battle against his {{p|Hawlucha}}. Initially, they were in equal footing, though Hawlucha's showboating personality left it vulnerable to Lucario's attacks. Once Hawlucha Mega Evolved, however, its enhanced attack power and defenses overwhelmed Lucario, who didn't achieve the new Mega Evolution, seemingly out of sync with its Trainer, and fell to a {{m|Flying Press}}. After the battle was over, Master Mayonnaise pointed out that Lucario and Roy still needed to master their aura powers, and they all agreed to train together.

In [[HZ132]], Lucario started training its Aura powers with Roy, but with no progress in Z Mega Evolution. Roy then had an idea for Lucario to unwind and relax, Lucario was frustrated and impatient at first, but eventually relented and joined its trainer and teammates to sing a group song, calming itself and strengthening bonds further. Lucario soon had a rematch with Mayonnaise's Hawlucha, with Hawlucha immediately Mega Evolving and dominating the fight early on, Roy soon had his Lucario calm down and focus on evading Hawlucha's attacks, which worked as Lucario adopted a more calm and free-flowing fighting style. With both Lucario and Roy in sync, Roy successfully Mega Evolves Lucario into Mega Lucario Z, Lucario then learns Aerial Ace on the spot, outspeeding and dealing great damage to its opponent. After a final clash of powerful attacks, Lucario defeats Hawlucha, winning Roy the rematch.
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==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Roy and Lucario Aura.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario and Roy connecting through [[Aura]]]]
This Lucario, distinct with its rare yellow [[Aura]]—a potential mark of its Shininess—forges a particularly strong bond with [[Roy]] through its sensitivity to Aura. More than just loyal, this Pokémon exhibits a remarkable battle readiness and has proven to be a formidable force, even capable of [[Mega Evolution]], making it a dependable asset in any challenge Roy faces. Lucario's ability to sense Aura has been helpful when predicting its opponents' next move, as seen in its battle against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}} in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'' and the [[Laquium]]-afflicted {{p|Steelix}} in ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]''.
[[File:Lucario Skeledirge Kilowattrel.png|thumb|250px|Lucario, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}]]
Lucario has a mostly stoic and serious personality, much like most of its {{p|Lucario|species}}. On occasion, it has shown to become exasperated by the antics of others, such as in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage]]'', when Roy had to resort to it since [[Roy's Crocalor]] was too full to battle or when it saw [[Ult]] heading to the wrong direction. Due to it being caught after the disbandment of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], it is not used to the eccentric antics of the younger members and their Pokémon and, as a result, tends to keep to itself in such moments, as seen in ''[[HZ093|Clash of the Nidothing Fans]]'', when it just stood by awkwardly as everyone added to Roy's song, seemingly confused and unsure of what to do. Despite this, Lucario is still capable of showing joy and affection, especially towards Roy and Skeledirge, and is perfectly capable of working alongside other Pokémon. Lucario, upon first being defeated by Roy's Crocalor in battle revealed a rarer and more adorable side of its personality, instantly begging Roy in order to join his team, showing keen admiration, excitement and respect towards stronger opponents.

Lucario seems to have an interesting relationship with Ult's {{p|Sableye}} as the two of them often battle and work well together, especially when they Mega Evolve, likely due to them training together in [[Kalos]] alongside their Trainers. Also, like their Trainers, they can be at odds with each other and Lucario would tease Sableye, but does share a fist bump with the Darkness Pokémon after working together to win a battle.

Despite always being ready to assist Roy in more serious situations, Lucario has also shown an eagerness for friendly battles as well, as shown in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'' and ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''. In ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', Lucario is shown to be a good swimmer and enjoys other activities such as surfing with Roy. Lucario appears to dislike sweets, as shown in ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', where it was the only Pokémon not seen enjoying [[Katy]]'s confections. In [[HZ131]], it's revealed that Lucario becomes easily frustrated when its attacks do not work, becoming increasingly frustrated when [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s Mega {{p|Hawlucha}}'s defense caused its {{m|Close Combat}} to not do any damage. In [[HZ132]], Lucario soon learnt from its mistakes of getting frustrated and attacking head on with sheer brute force, it has since calmed down more, strengthening its Aura and bonds with its trainer. It additionally started adopting a more calm and free-flowing fighting style to counter opponents attacks better, which improved greatly after it successfully mastered Z Mega Evolution.

==Appearance==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fighting color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Mega}} Lucario
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Mega}} Lucario Z
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|250px]]
| [[File:Roy Mega Lucario Z.png|250px]]
|}

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Roy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Lucario Metal Claw|1=Lucario Close Combat|2=Lucario Flash Cannon|3=Mega Lucario Metal Claw|4=Mega Lucario Close Combat|5=Mega Lucario Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Metal Claw|1=Close Combat|2=Flash Cannon|3=Metal Claw as Mega Lucario|4=Close Combat as Mega Lucario|5=Flash Cannon as Mega Lucario}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Metal Claw|HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)}}
{{anmov|fighting|Close Combat|HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|HZ132}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| class="roundy blacklinks" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; overflow:hidden;" |[[File:0448Lucario-Shiny HZ anime.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; overflow:hidden;" |[[File:0448Lucario-Mega-Shiny HZ anime.png|150px]]
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| colspan="2" |Official artwork from {{aniseries|HZ}}
|}
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" |[[File:HZ April 2025 Calendar.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" |[[File:HZ July 2025 Calendar V1.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" |[[File:HZ092 AS.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" |[[File:HZ March 2026 Calendar.png|x200px]]
|-
|April 2025 Calendar by mojacookie
|July 2025 Calendar by mojacookie
|Artwork from "After the story" by mojacookie
|March 2026 Calendar by mojacookie
|-
|}

===Eyecatch===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu V2.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Skeledirge Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Roy Lucario sparkling.png|thumb|250px|Like Shiny Pokémon in the games, Lucario sparkles as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* Lucario is the first [[Shiny Pokémon]]:
** To appear in {{aniseries|HZ}} that is not a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** To appear in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' that sparkles as it exits its [[Poké Ball]].
* Lucario is currently the only Pokémon owned by [[Roy]] that has not {{Tera}}stallized.
* Lucario is the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to have [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] into different Mega Evolutions (Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z).

==References==
<references />

== Names ==
{{langtable|color={{fighting color light}}|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|ja=イエローブラスト ''Yellow Blast''
|en=Yellow Flash
|zh_yue=黃色疾風 ''{{tt|Wòhngsīk Jahtfūng|Yellow Gale}}''
|zh_cmn=黃色勁風 ''{{tt|Huángsè Jìngfēng|Yellow Gale}}''
}}
{{-}}


== Related articles ==
{{Animespecies|Lucario}}
{{Roy's Pokémon|fighting|steel}}
{{Anime Pokémon|fighting|steel}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Roy's Pokémon|Lucario]]
[[Category:Shiny Pokémon]]
[[Category:Nicknamed Pokémon]]
[[Category:Recurring wild Pokémon|Lucario]]

[[de:Rorys Lucario]]
[[es:Lucario de Rod]]
[[fr:Lucario de Rhod]]
[[it:Lucario di Roy]]
[[ja:ロイのルカリオ]]
[[zh:罗伊的路卡利欧]]

Roy's Lucario

2026-03-20T12:14:06Z

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|pokemonname=Lucario
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|tmpokemonname=Lucario
|shiny=yes
|image=[[File:Roy Lucario.png|x140px]]
|caption=Roy's Lucario {{shinystar}}
|gender=Unknown
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|epname=Where the Adventure Leads
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|catchepname=Mega Evolution - Bonds
|catchepnametiming=In a flashback in
|current=[[Party|With Roy]]
|java1=[[Taku Yashiro]]
|enva1=[[Bill Rogers]]<ref>[https://x.com/billsvoice/status/2015420396124934432 Bill Rogers twitter].</ref>
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'''Roy's Lucario''' (Japanese: '''ロイのルカリオ''' ''Roy's Lucario''), also known as the (Japanese: '''黄色いルカリオ''' ''Yellow Lucario'') and '''Yellow Flash''' (Japanese: '''イエローブラスト''' ''Yellow Blast''), is the first Pokémon [[Roy]] caught in the [[Kalos|Kalos region]] and his third overall. It is a [[Shiny Pokémon]].

==History==
[[File:Lucario choosing Roy.png|thumb|250px|left|Lucario choosing to go with [[Roy]]]]
As revealed in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]'', {{p|Lucario}}, known as the "Yellow Flash" at the time, was considered to be the strongest Pokémon living at the [[Lost Mayo Maze]] in the [[Kalos]] [[region]], always looking out for opponents at its level. After the incident in [[Laqua]], [[Master Mayonnaise]] tasked [[Roy]] and [[Ult]] to find the palace and challenge the Yellow Flash as part of their [[Mega Evolution]] training. However, after making their way there, both of them were easily defeated by Lucario due to its speed. In the [[HZ113|next episode]], Lucario led Roy and Ult back to its lair, giving the two {{pkmn|Trainer}}s a chance for a [[rematch]].

In ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', Lucario battled both Roy and Ult once more. Although Ult Mega Evolved his {{p|Sableye}}, due to its inexperience with Mega Evolution, Lucario still managed to defeat it, with {{TP|Roy|Crocalor}} being the only one left to battle. Despite the odds, thanks to Roy's singing and predictions, Crocalor was able to avoid Lucario's attacks and counter its speed. Upon sensing Roy's [[aura]], Lucario was so motivated that it somehow Mega Evolved even though Roy had not {{pkmn2|caught}} it yet. Mega Lucario then attacked Crocalor with Flash Cannon, but it was ultimately defeated by Crocalor's {{m|Flamethrower}}. Inspired by both Roy and Crocalor's strength, Lucario begged Roy to let it join his team, after which Roy caught Lucario as his third Pokemon.
[[File:Roy and Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Lucario and Roy]]
Lucario debuted at the very end of ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', where it was seen alongside [[Roy]] and the rest of his [[Party|team]].

In ''[[HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)]]'', Lucario was used to battle against a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Slaking}} that was being influenced by [[Laquium]]. It immediately [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] alongside [[Ult]]'s {{p|Sableye}}, allowing them to weaken their opponent enough for [[Captain Pikachu]] to finish it off. In the [[HZ091|following episode]], Lucario went up against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}} and quickly won without Mega Evolving.

In ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]'', Lucario teamed up with Crocalor for a [[Double Battle]] against {{an|Nemona}}'s {{p|Pawmot}} and {{p|Ribombee}}. They initially struggled against their opponents, as their defined roles as attacker and support, respectively, allowed them to deal big damage and remain healthy through most of the battle. Once Roy managed to disrupt it, however, they were able to launch a strong counterattack. Soon, Lucario Mega Evolved while Pawmot {{Tera}}stallized, and the ensuing clash of {{t|Fighting}} [[type]]s ended up with Lucario's victory, thus making Roy win by default.
[[File:Roy Lucario Lucarionite.png|thumb|250px|left|Lucario's [[Lucarionite]]]]
In ''[[HZ107|Friends as Two, Me and You]]'', Lucario, alongside the rest of Roy's party and Ult's Sableye, battled against [[Indi]] and [[Rubina]]'s {{form|Darmanitan|Zen Mode}} {{p|Darmanitan}}. Due to the [[Explorers]] being assisted by an army of {{p|Rabsca}}, they managed to keep the upper hand for the majority of the battle. However, once Ult's {{p|Dragonite}} emerged, Mega Evolved, and defeated the Rabsca, Lucario was able to Mega Evolve before teaming up with Mega Dragonite to deal the finishing blow, defeating the two Darminitan.

In ''[[HZ110|The Six Heroes Unleashed!]]'', Lucario was used alongside the rest of Roy, [[Liko]], and Ult's Pokémon to battle against five of the [[Six Heroes]], who were under the influence of the Super [[Strong Sphere]]s. Together, they stalled for time to allow Pagogo to purify the Laquium away from the heroes' bodies, only for the Explorers to use the Super Strong Spheres on them a second time. In the [[HZ111|following episode]], after being Mega Evolved, Lucario teamed up with Ult's Mega Dragonite to take on {{TP|Lucius|Moltres}} and {{TP|Lucius|Lapras}}. They performed a combination tactic that temporarily stunned their opponents, but before they could follow up with an actual attack, Lucario and Dragonite were simultaneously taken out by {{TP|Lucius|Arboliva}}.

[[File:Lucarionite Z anime.png|thumb|250px|Lucario's [[Lucarionite Z]]]]
In [[HZ129]], Lucario was sent out as Roy's second Pokémon during his battle against the [[Black Rayquaza]], fighting it alongside Ult's Mega Dragonite in its own Mega-Evolved form. Lucario even defended Dragonite from Rayquaza's Draco Meteor to help its teammate last longer in the fight. Despite landing some strong hits, Lucario was ultimately defeated by a powerful combination of Rayquaza's {{m|Dragon Ascent}} and {{m|Dragon Pulse}}.

In [[HZ131]], Lucario received a [[Lucarionite Z]] from Master Mayonnaise and then proceeded to have a battle against his {{p|Hawlucha}}. Initially, they were in equal footing, though Hawlucha's showboating personality left it vulnerable to Lucario's attacks. Once Hawlucha Mega Evolved, however, its enhanced attack power and defenses overwhelmed Lucario, who didn't achieve the new Mega Evolution, seemingly out of sync with its Trainer, and fell to a {{m|Flying Press}}. After the battle was over, Master Mayonnaise pointed out that Lucario and Roy still needed to master their aura powers, and they all agreed to train together.

In [[HZ132]], Lucario started training its Aura powers with Roy, but with no progress in Z Mega Evolution. Roy then had an idea for Lucario to unwind and relax, Lucario was frustrated and impatient at first, but eventually relented and joined its trainer and teammates to sing a group song, calming itself and strengthening bonds further. Lucario soon had a rematch with Mayonnaise's Hawlucha, with Hawlucha immediately Mega Evolving and dominating the fight early on, Roy soon had his Lucario calm down and focus on evading Hawlucha's attacks, which worked as Lucario adopted a more calm and free-flowing fighting style. With both Lucario and Roy in sync, Roy successfully Mega Evolves Lucario into Mega Lucario Z, Lucario then learns Aerial Ace on the spot, outspeeding and dealing great damage to its opponent. After a final clash of powerful attacks, Lucario defeats Hawlucha, winning Roy the rematch.
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==Personality and characteristics==
[[File:Roy and Lucario Aura.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario and Roy connecting through [[Aura]]]]
This Lucario, distinct with its rare yellow [[Aura]]—a potential mark of its Shininess—forges a particularly strong bond with [[Roy]] through its sensitivity to Aura. More than just loyal, this Pokémon exhibits a remarkable battle readiness and has proven to be a formidable force, even capable of [[Mega Evolution]], making it a dependable asset in any challenge Roy faces. Lucario's ability to sense Aura has been helpful when predicting its opponents' next move, as seen in its battle against [[Ann]]'s {{p|Samurott}} in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'' and the [[Laquium]]-afflicted {{p|Steelix}} in ''[[HZ092|Following Traces of Laquium]]''.
[[File:Lucario Skeledirge Kilowattrel.png|thumb|250px|Lucario, {{TP|Roy|Skeledirge}}, and {{TP|Roy|Kilowattrel}}]]
Lucario has a mostly stoic and serious personality, much like most of its {{p|Lucario|species}}. On occasion, it has shown to become exasperated by the antics of others, such as in ''[[HZ096|Crash! Team Dragon Rampage]]'', when Roy had to resort to it since [[Roy's Crocalor]] was too full to battle or when it saw [[Ult]] heading to the wrong direction. Due to it being caught after the disbandment of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], it is not used to the eccentric antics of the younger members and their Pokémon and, as a result, tends to keep to itself in such moments, as seen in ''[[HZ093|Clash of the Nidothing Fans]]'', when it just stood by awkwardly as everyone added to Roy's song, seemingly confused and unsure of what to do. Despite this, Lucario is still capable of showing joy and affection, especially towards Roy and Skeledirge, and is perfectly capable of working alongside other Pokémon. Lucario, upon first being defeated by Roy's Crocalor in battle revealed a rarer and more adorable side of its personality, instantly begging Roy in order to join his team, showing keen admiration, excitement and respect towards stronger opponents.

Lucario seems to have an interesting relationship with Ult's {{p|Sableye}} as the two of them often battle and work well together, especially when they Mega Evolve, likely due to them training together in [[Kalos]] alongside their Trainers. Also, like their Trainers, they can be at odds with each other and Lucario would tease Sableye, but does share a fist bump with the Darkness Pokémon after working together to win a battle.

Despite always being ready to assist Roy in more serious situations, Lucario has also shown an eagerness for friendly battles as well, as shown in ''[[HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)]]'' and ''[[HZ101|Terastallization vs. Mega Evolution!]]''. In ''[[HZ105|Riding the Waves]]'', Lucario is shown to be a good swimmer and enjoys other activities such as surfing with Roy. Lucario appears to dislike sweets, as shown in ''[[HZ098|Reunion in Cortondo]]'', where it was the only Pokémon not seen enjoying [[Katy]]'s confections. In [[HZ131]], it's revealed that Lucario becomes easily frustrated when its attacks do not work, becoming increasingly frustrated when [[Master Mayonnaise]]'s Mega {{p|Hawlucha}}'s defense caused its {{m|Close Combat}} to not do any damage.

==Appearance==
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{fighting color}}; {{roundy}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color dark}}"
|-
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Mega}} Lucario
! style="background:#{{steel color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | As a {{color2|000|Mega}} Lucario Z
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|250px]]
| [[File:Roy Mega Lucario Z.png|250px]]
|}

==Moves used==
{{anmov/h|fighting|steel|Roy {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Lucario Metal Claw|1=Lucario Close Combat|2=Lucario Flash Cannon|3=Mega Lucario Metal Claw|4=Mega Lucario Close Combat|5=Mega Lucario Flash Cannon}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 6}}|0=Metal Claw|1=Close Combat|2=Flash Cannon|3=Metal Claw as Mega Lucario|4=Close Combat as Mega Lucario|5=Flash Cannon as Mega Lucario}}}}
{{anmov|steel|Metal Claw|HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)}}
{{anmov|fighting|Close Combat|HZ090|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part One)}}
{{anmov|steel|Flash Cannon|HZ091|Eyes to the Skies Once Again (Part Two)}}
{{anmov|flying|Aerial Ace|HZ132}}
{{anmov/f|steel}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| class="roundy blacklinks" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; overflow:hidden;" |[[File:0448Lucario-Shiny HZ anime.png|150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}; overflow:hidden;" |[[File:0448Lucario-Mega-Shiny HZ anime.png|150px]]
|-
| colspan="2" |Official artwork from {{aniseries|HZ}}
|}
====Other====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color}}; font-size:80%"
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| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" |[[File:HZ April 2025 Calendar.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" |[[File:HZ July 2025 Calendar V1.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" |[[File:HZ092 AS.png|x200px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{steel color light}}" |[[File:HZ March 2026 Calendar.png|x200px]]
|-
|April 2025 Calendar by mojacookie
|July 2025 Calendar by mojacookie
|Artwork from "After the story" by mojacookie
|March 2026 Calendar by mojacookie
|-
|}

===Eyecatch===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Crocalor Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu V2.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:auto" | [[File:HZ eyecatch Roy Skeledirge Kilowattrel Lucario Captain Pikachu.png|x150px]]
|}

==Trivia==
[[File:Roy Lucario sparkling.png|thumb|250px|Like Shiny Pokémon in the games, Lucario sparkles as it exits its Poké Ball]]
* Lucario is the first [[Shiny Pokémon]]:
** To appear in {{aniseries|HZ}} that is not a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** To appear in ''Pokémon Horizons: The Series'' that sparkles as it exits its [[Poké Ball]].
* Lucario is currently the only Pokémon owned by [[Roy]] that has not {{Tera}}stallized.
* Lucario is the first Pokémon in the {{pkmn|animated series}} to have [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] into different Mega Evolutions (Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z).

==References==
<references />

== Names ==
{{langtable|color={{fighting color light}}|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|ja=イエローブラスト ''Yellow Blast''
|en=Yellow Flash
|zh_yue=黃色疾風 ''{{tt|Wòhngsīk Jahtfūng|Yellow Gale}}''
|zh_cmn=黃色勁風 ''{{tt|Huángsè Jìngfēng|Yellow Gale}}''
}}
{{-}}


== Related articles ==
{{Animespecies|Lucario}}
{{Roy's Pokémon|fighting|steel}}
{{Anime Pokémon|fighting|steel}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Roy's Pokémon|Lucario]]
[[Category:Shiny Pokémon]]
[[Category:Nicknamed Pokémon]]
[[Category:Recurring wild Pokémon|Lucario]]

[[de:Rorys Lucario]]
[[es:Lucario de Rod]]
[[fr:Lucario de Rhod]]
[[it:Lucario di Roy]]
[[ja:ロイのルカリオ]]
[[zh:罗伊的路卡利欧]]

Master Mayonnaise

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'''Master Mayonnaise''' (Japanese: '''マヨネーズ師匠''' ''Master Mayonnaise'') is a recurring character that appeared in {{aniseries|HZ}}, debuting in [[Episode: Mega Evolution]]. He is a [[Mega Evolution]] specialist who lives in [[Lumiose City]] looking for new disciples to train with him.

==History==
===[[Episode: Mega Evolution]]===
[[File:Master Mayonnaise civilian clothes.png|250px|left|thumb|Mayonnaise in regular clothing]]
Master Mayonnaise debuted in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''. He first approached a crowd in order to spread [[Mega Evolution]] to more people, but only ended up catching [[Roy]] and [[Ult]]'s attention. After talking about the basics to them, he gave each of them a [[Mega Ring]] and tasked them with defeating the [[Roy's Lucario|Yellow Flash]] at the [[Lost Mayo Maze]].

In ''[[HZ113|Mega Evolution - Ult]]'', Mayonnaise found Roy and Ult practicing Mega Evolution in an alleyway. Despite failing to defeat the Yellow Flash, Roy and Ult were determined to challenge it again and win. Impressed by the boys' fervor, Mayonnaise informed them that the key to mastering Mega Evolution was the bond between a Trainer and their Pokémon. At Mayonnaise's suggestion, Roy and Ult faced each other in a {{pkmn|battle}} that ended in the former's victory. Mayonnaise criticized Ult's performance, stating that he lost due to not putting his full faith in his {{p|Sableye}}. As he left, Mayonnaise told Ult that as long as he failed to truly connect with Sableye, then he should just give up on trying to achieve Mega Evolution.

In ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', after taking Mayonnaise's words to heart, Roy and Ult once again challenged the Lost Mayo Maze, this time facing off and defeating [[Count Hoisin]] and [[Shōyu]] Ninja. Mayonnaise appeared before the boys and officiated their rematch with the Yellow Flash. As they fought, Ult managed to successfully Mega Evolve Sableye, while Roy formed a connection with the Yellow Flash, causing it to Mega Evolve as well, much to Mayonnaise's surprise. While Sableye eventually lost due to not being used to its Mega-Evolved form, Roy and Crocalor eventually emerged victorious over the Yellow Flash.

Mayonnaise, Count Hoisin, and Shōyu congratulated Roy and Ult for their success and revealed they created the Lost Mayo Maze to serve as a place to strengthen the bonds between Trainers and their Pokémon. Noting that Lucario saw potential in Roy, Mayonnaise suggested that he add it to his team, which Roy happily accepted. Roy and Ult then said farewell to Mayonnaise and his companions, who told the boys that how they utilize Mega Evolution is up to them.

Later, as he prepared to leave Lumiose City, Roy stopped by a clothing shop run by Mayonnaise in civilian clothing to change up his wardrobe.

===[[Rising Again]]===
A year later, in [[HZ131]], Mayonnaise went to visit Roy and Ult in [[Levincia]]. Along the way, he stumbled upon [[Friede]] and took an interest in his {{me|Starmie}}, tailing them insistently and earning their suspicion, though the situation was quickly cleared up once Mayonnaise revealed he was simply curious. He tagged along with Friede and met with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], reuniting with Roy and Ult in the process. Mayonnaise gave a [[Lucarionite Z]] to Roy and then proceeded to have a battle against him, pitting his {{p|Hawlucha}} against Roy's Lucario. Hawlucha's showboating nature initially caused it to lose focus during the battle, but Mayonnaise had it Mega Evolve, granting a huge boost to its attack and defense. With its heightened physical prowess, Mega Hawlucha easily overwhelmed and defeated Lucario. With the battle over, Mayonnaise pointed out Roy and Lucario's failure to use the new Mega Stone, which meant they needed to master their [[aura]] powers even further, and agreed to help them train.

==Character==
At first glance Mayonnaise appears to be an eccentric and bold person, with a bolder passion for teaching people about the power of Mega evolution regardless if they listen or not. Despite this he is a knowledgeable person at heart who knows the principles of Mega Evolution and the importance of bonds between people and Pokemon, offering advice and constructive critisism to trainers and is quick to point out what Trainers are lacking in battle such as Ult's case with his lack of trust in Sableye. Mayonnaise is additionally a skilled and strong trainer, able to Mega Evolve his Hawlucha in battle, and likes using tactical moves like Encore to goad his opponents Pokmon into traps and counterattacks. Just like his Hawlucha, Mayonnaise tends to be a showboater, making poses in battle and when greeting other people.

==Pokémon==
This listing is of Master Mayonnaise's known {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in {{aniseries|HZ}}:
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| trainer = Master Mayonnaise
| pkmn = Hawlucha
| mega = yes
| type1 = Fighting
| type2 = Flying
| img = Master Mayonnaise Hawlucha.png
| cap = Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha
| img2 = Master Mayonnaise Mega Hawlucha.png
| cap2 = Master Mayonnaise's Mega Hawlucha
| epnum = HZ131
| epname =
| vajp = Tatsuki Kobe
| vaen =
| desc = {{p|Hawlucha}} is Master Mayonnaise's only known Pokémon. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. It has a very proud and showboating personality, particularly liking the attention of crowds watching it pose and battle.

In [[HZ131]], Hawlucha was used to battle against Roy's Lucario, eventually Mega Evolving and emerging victorious. In the following episode, it was seen battling Ult's Mega Sableye alongside Diana's Wash Rotom as part of a training match. After the training session, Hawlucha had a rematch with Roy's Lucario, dominating the fight by Mega Evolving first, but it was eventually defeated after Lucario Mega Evolved into Mega Lucario Z and learnt Aerial Ace.

Hawlucha's known moves are {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|Flying Press}}, {{m|Encore}}, and {{m|Cross Chop}}.
}}

==Voice actors==
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|ja=田中正彦 ''Masahiko Tanaka''
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==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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| First {{color2|000|Episode: Mega Evolution}} promotional poster <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1958840320361472468</ref>
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==Trivia==
* The back of Master Mayonnaise's armor constains props similar to {{p|Quaquaval}} water feathers.
* When [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] his {{p|Hawlucha}}, Mayonnaise uses the phrase (Japanese: '''燃やせ闘魂！アンドゥトロワ！''' ''Burn, fighting sprit! Un, deux, trois!'').

==Names==
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!Language
!Name
!Origin
|-
|Japanese
|マヨネーズ師匠 ''Mayonnaise-shishō''
|From ''{{wp|mayonnaise}}''
|-
|Korean
|마요네즈 스승 ''Mayonnaise-seuseung''
|From ''mayonnaise''
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|美乃滋老師 ''Měinǎizī Lǎoshī''
|From 美乃滋 ''měinǎizī'' (mayonnaise)
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|蛋黃醬大師 ''Dáanwóngjeung Daaihsī''
|From 蛋黃醬 ''dáanwóngjeung'' (mayonnaise)
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|Steel}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

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[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with Key Stones]]

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[[zh:美乃滋老師]]

Lucario (Pokémon)

2026-03-20T10:33:01Z

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

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Riolu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|day]].

Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two different forms:
* '''Mega Lucario''' using the [[Lucarionite]].
* '''Mega Lucario Z''' using the [[Lucarionite Z]].

Mega Lucario Z was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with predominantly blue and black fur. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has red eyes, a long snout, and ears. When its mouth is open, two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower, can be seen. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso and blue fur on its thighs that resemble shorts. It has a medium-length tail of the same blue color as well. [[wp:Digitigrade|It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot.]] Lucario has four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when it reads or manipulates [[aura]], a special energy that it senses.

Lucario can study auras to predict the movements of its opponents and track their quarry. With sufficient training, it can read auras to understand how living beings are feeling from more than half a mile (1 kilometer) away. It can even use this ability to sense invisible foes. However, it sometimes ends up learning information that it would not like to know, causing it to get stressed out easily. It also has the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, such as in the form of {{m|Aura Sphere|explosive spheres of energy}}. Lucario can understand human speech and has been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], it was even shown to be able to stop its allies from an {{p|Aegislash}}'s mind control using its aura.<ref>[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]</ref> As shown in {{aniseries|HZ}} with [[Roy]]'s {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, a {{Shiny}} Lucario emits yellow aura as opposed to the standard blue-colored aura emitted by other creatures. In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], Lucario's eyes glow golden (instead of blue as in the anime) when using its aura vision. Lucario is considered to be prideful and is extremely loyal to its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice, as it only trusts Trainers with righteous hearts. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon that usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though {{OBP|Lucario|M08|one}} was seen eating {{Berries}} and plants like roses. It has also been seen eating chocolate, which is not part of its natural diet. In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', it is shown that Lucario can create a {{m|Bone Rush|staff in the form of a bone}} to use in {{pkmn|battle}}. As mentioned in the [[Pokemon Sleep]], Lucario never lowers its guard, even when sleeping. It is believed that it reads the auras of others while asleep similarly to when it is awake.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>
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Ash Lucario Aura vision.png|Lucario's eyes glowing blue while sensing [[aura]]
Roy and Lucario Aura.png|A Shiny Lucario's yellow aura
Korrina Mega Lucario Bone Rush.png|Mega Lucario creating a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}}
</gallery>

===Forms===
Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Lucario or Mega Lucario Z.

====Mega Lucario====
As Mega Lucario, its blue fur becomes teal blue, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. Mega Lucario's arms appear more muscular and it develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned deep crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes take on an orange tint. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Black markings appear all over its its body.

Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon. A legend told at the [[Tower of Mastery]] claims that a Trainer and a Lucario found the first [[Mega Stone|Mega]] and [[Key Stone|Key Stones]] and unleashed the world's first Mega Evolution. After the discovery of Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], Mega Lucario was instead believed to be the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in [[Kalos]]. Its aura heightens throughout its body and forms black markings across its blue fur along with the intermingled energy of Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario Mega Lucario | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario archived])</ref> Mega Lucario readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style has been described as heartless due to it being bathed in the explosive energy of Mega Evolution, which awakens its combative instincts and causes it to mercilessly attack its opponents.
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====Mega Lucario Z====
As Mega Lucario Z, parts of its body — namely its head, ears, arms, thighs, and tail — turn a dark gunmetal gray, while its forearms and legs turn completely teal. Its eyes turn bright blue with thick black outlines around them, and its face is decorated with an elaborate, silver pattern consisting of circles and crescent shapes. This silver pattern circles the back of Mega Lucario Z's head and extends halfway into its head appendages, which are clumped into two instead of being separated as four. These appendages grow out to reach Mega Lucario Z's knees, and have zig-zag seams on their sides and zig-zag tips at their ends. Two long strands of blue hair with zig-zag tips extend from behind Mega Lucario Z's head and over its ears, which have silver crescent patterns on them. The cream fur on Mega Lucario Z's torso is longer but flares to its right side at the bottom, unlike on Mega Lucario where it forms its tail. Mega Lucario Z's tail is split into two at the tip, and more silver stripes circle around its waist and thighs. Finally, the chest protrusion on Mega Lucario Z is round and shield-like with an S-shaped seam instead of pointy; similar round metal protrusions occur on Mega Lucario Z's hands, shins, and feet.

Mega Lucario Z's powers are said to greatly surpass those of a regular Lucario.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/251202_01/ メガルカリオＺ｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Mega Lucario Z | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> It is named as such to differentiate it from the previously discovered Mega Lucario. It uses the longer fur surrounding its head and waist, along with its fan-shaped tail, to visually disorient opponents in close combat. This makes it difficult for them to see its aggressive movements. Additionally, parts of its fur have been hardened with steel energy. By focusing its strength into these hardened areas—specifically the back of its hands and shins—it can deliver powerful blows despite its appearance. It can utilize its powerful aura in various ways, such as extending it into a thin shield or concentrating it into specific parts of its body, like its legs or fists, to enhance its attacks. While Mega Lucario channels its aura into a destructive force, Mega Lucario Z uses it in a more defensive manner by cloaking itself in it to increase its defense, flexibility, and agility,<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega_lucario_z A New Mega-Evolved Pokémon Is Here | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> allowing it to parry any attack. In doing so, it battles as if it was gracefully dancing.
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===Evolution===
Lucario evolves from {{p|Riolu}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use a Lucario:
** [[Maylene]]'s main partner is a {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} who first debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]].
** [[Riley]] owns a {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
** [[Cynthia]] also uses a Lucario who debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black and White|Black , White]], [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]]. It may also appear in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]].
** [[Bruno]] uses a Lucario upon rematch in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}.
** In addition to his first fight in Challenge Mode, [[Marshal]] uses a Lucario in rematches in Black 2 and White 2.
** During the [[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]] and [[World Leaders Tournament]], [[Jasmine]] uses a Lucario in Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Korrina]] is often affiliated with a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} throughout {{g|X and Y}}. Owning two with multiple battles, one is eventually gifted to the player while the other is fought atop the [[Tower of Mastery]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]]. This Lucario reappears in the [[Battle Chateau]]. Korrina and her Lucario reappear in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s in [[Mega Dimension]], where it can be fought and serves as an ally in [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] battles. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario Z.
*** [[AZ]]'s Lucario, the one lent to the player to aid in the Rogue Mega Absol battle, is eventually revealed to have been Korrina's as well, and it even retains her [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID]]. It ultimately ends up being gifted to the player after the main story's completion of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
** [[Anabel]] uses a Lucario only in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] alongside the rest of her original [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald]] roster.
** [[Rye]] of the [[Galaxy Team]] uses a Lucario in [[Request|Request 88: Steely Lucario]] of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
** [[Eri]] uses a Lucario in all matches against the player in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
** [[Emma]] uses a Lucario in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} during her second story battle and in all subsequent rematches.
*** Emma also appears next to a Mega Evolved Lucario on {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s box art, though it is unclear on whether or not it is in reference to her in-game Lucario as it does not Mega Evolve in any of her battles until after defeating Mega Darkrai in Mega Dimension.

====In the spin-off games====
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, [[Team A.C.T.|Alakazam]] tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Rescue Rank]]—Lucario Rank—at which point the Lucario Statue will be displayed outside the [[Team Base]].
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Lucario is the guardian of the {{DL|The King of Almia and the Three Princes|Blue Gem}}.
* [[Korrina's Lucario]] appears as an opponent in {{g|Unite}}.

===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=116|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the [[aura]]s of all things. It understands [[human]] speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to <sc>Lucario</sc>, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=034|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=063|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=280|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=378|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=299|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=135|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=116|reg5=Hisui|num5=224}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who have justice in their hearts can earn this {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s trust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. [[Professor Laventon|I]] have given the name “aura” to this power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=164|reg2=Kitakami|num2=65|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=136|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras—even those of foes it could not otherwise see.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario Z}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By completely cloaking itself in its aura, Mega Lucario Z can parry all manner of attacks, battling as if it were gracefully dancing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=181}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Footer}}
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| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Mega Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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|style="border:2px solid #{{fighting color light}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}| [[File:Pokédex Image Lucario SV Kitakami.png|x200px]]
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| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Platinum|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=fff|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=X|v2=Y|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon X and Y#Lucario|Received]] from [[Korrina]] in the [[Tower of Mastery]] [[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|area=[[Trade]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sun|v2=Moon|area=[[Poni Grove]] ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Ultra Sun|v2=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=[[Poni Grove]]{{sup/t|D}} ([[SOS Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|area=Unobtainable}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|area=[[North Lake Miloch]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]], [[Stony Wilderness/Dens|Stony Wilderness]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|area=[[North Lake Miloch]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Dusty Bowl/Dens|Dusty Bowl]], [[Giant's Seat/Dens|Giant's Seat]], [[Hammerlocke Hills/Dens|Hammerlocke Hills]], [[North Lake Miloch/Dens|North Lake Miloch]], [[Rolling Fields/Dens|Rolling Fields]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Expansion Pass|color={{Isle of Armor color}}|t={{Crown Tundra color dark}}|link=Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|area=[[Roaring-Sea Caves]] ([[Wanderer]]) [[Brawlers' Cave/Dens|Brawlers' Cave]], [[Courageous Cavern/Dens|Courageous Cavern]], [[Stepping-Stone Sea/Dens|Stepping-Stone]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Cobalt Coastlands]]:''' massive [[mass outbreak]]s '''[[Alabaster Icelands]]:''' [[Icebound Falls]] (additional [[File:Alpha icon.png|link=Alpha Pokémon|14px]]), [[Snowfall Hot Spring]], massive mass outbreaks}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Scarlet|v2=Violet|t=FFF|t2=FFF|area=North Province: [[North Province (Area One)|Area One]], [[North Province (Area Two)|Area Two]] North Province: [[Dalizapa Passage]] ({{t|Ice}} {{Tera}} [[Type]])}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] Can be found in [[Hotel Z|Room 202]] after completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Main missions|Main Mission]] 37 ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Lucario|Only one]])}}
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====In side games====
{{Availability/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Availability/NA|gen=IV}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Time|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Lost Wilderness]] (B11F-B17F)}}
{{Availability/Entry1/None|v=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] [[Wonder Mail]] unlocked {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Lost Wilderness]] (B11F-B17F), Evolve Riolu (Sun Ribbon + 100 IQ)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: SoA|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia|color={{SoA color}}|area=[[Almia Castle]] (during mission), [[Capture Arena]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Rumble|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Windy Prairie]]}}
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=MD Blazing|v2=MD Light|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{fire color}}|t={{fire color dark}}|color2={{electric color}}|t2={{electric color dark}}|area={{DL|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|Wonder Mail codes}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Stormy|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)|color={{water color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=PokéPark Wii|link=PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Flower Zone]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Ranger: GS|link=Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs|color={{GS color}}|area=[[Oblivia Ruins]], [[Thunder Temple]], [[Light Temple]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Factory: [[Sunny Seashore]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=PokéPark 2|link=PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond|color={{grass color}}|area=[[Crag Area]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Evolution|Evolve]] {{p|Riolu}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Secret Warehouse#Fighters on Ice|Secret Warehouse: Fighters on Ice]] (Boss), NFC Figurine}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mysterious Fountain#Stage 2|Mysterious Fountain: Stage 2]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Origin Hideaway#Super-Aura Test Lab|Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab]] (Back Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 16|Area 16: Stage 03]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Garchomp Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Arceus Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=MD DX|t=FFF|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX|color={{MD Red color}}|area={{tt|Mystery House|Must obtain Ultra Rank and interact with Lucario statue outside Pelipper Post Office}}: [[Stormy Sea]], [[Silver Trench]], [[Mt. Faraway]], [[Buried Relic]], [[Solar Cave]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IX}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Sleep|1|color={{slumbering color light}}|link=Pokémon Sleep|area=[[Snowdrop Tundra]] (from Ultra 2)}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Expert Stages|Expert Stage: Stage EX3]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=[[PML arc]] (''{{DL|PML arc|Chapter 6: A Telling Aura}}''): {{sync|Korrina|Lucario}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') Master Fair [[sync pair scout]]: {{sync|Cynthia|sygna=1|Lucario|Aura}} ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') {{DL|Special sync pair event|Riley & Lucario|Special sync pair event}}: {{sync|Riley|Lucario}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=UNITE|t=FFF|color={{violet color}}|area=Obtain from License Journey for 325 License Points Purchase for 575 Aeos Gems Obtain from License Journey for 1,470 License Points ('''{{me|Lucario}}''') Purchase for 840 Aeos Gems ('''{{me|Lucario}}''')}}
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|PalCity Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|July 15 to September 2, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#PalCity Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|English|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|French|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|German|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Italian|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Japanese|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Spanish|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|June 1 to 22, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Mega Campaign Lucario|All|Japan|100|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Korean region|Online|40|December 9, 2017 to January 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Lucario|All|Online|80|September 16 to 29, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Shiny Lucario|All|Online|75{{shinystar|HOME}}|December 7, 2023 to January 3, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Shiny Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Sir Aaron's Lucario|All|Online|50|January 22 to March 31, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Sir Aaron's Lucario}}

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=====Pokémon Global Link promotions=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Japanese|PGL|10|December 22, 2011 to January 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|English|PGL|10|January 15 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|French|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|German|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Italian|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Spanish|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Korean|PGL|10|April 16 to May 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
{{eventAvail/h|Tera Type|type=Fighting|type2=Steel|lochide=yes}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Greninja the Unrivaled|Varies Steel|hide|45, 75|January 27 to 29, 2023 February 10 to 12, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#January 27 to 29 & February 10 to 12, 2023}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack=110
|Defense=70
|SpAtk= 115
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 90}}

=====Mega Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack= 145
|Defense= 88
|SpAtk= 140
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 112}}

=====Mega Lucario Z=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack= 100
|Defense= 70
|SpAtk= 164
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 151}}

====Pokéathlon 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===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Normal= 50
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 0
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 25
|Bug= 25
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 200
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 50
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=¼
|oldghost2=½
|newpoison=1}}

===Learnset===
Lucario is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Meteor Mash|Steel|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|65|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM133|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM150|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM157|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0967|Cyclizar}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/H|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

===Side game data===
====Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|fieldpower=-
|num=223
|browser=It launches {{m|Aura Sphere|orbs of Aura}} power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=4
|num=265
|pastnum=179
|browser=It attacks with punches.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|walk=1.75
|hp=53
|attack=81
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|Pad=Lucario is traveling through the PokéPark, taking time to enjoy {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing Along}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. He likes some of the other Attractions, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He is traveling around PokéPark for training. He likes to meet strong Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Aura Sphere
|ability1=Inner Focus
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Riolu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Nagayoshi]] and '''[[Ranmaru]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=3
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448|num=078
|mega=1
|stone=Lucarionite
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Pummel
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Fighting types in the combo.
|megaspeedup=4
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon five rows above and five rows below.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Lucario}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=172
|attack=236
|defense=144
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Exclusive move from Mega Lucario raid day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0448
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
|dexentry=It's said that Lucario hardly ever lowers its guard, even in its sleep. Perhaps it's still reading the aura emanating from others, just as it does when it's awake.
|sleepstyle1=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Mid-Training Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Training-Break Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Lucario
|candyNum=
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=14
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Lucario can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''Level 48 Challenge''.

====Mega Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448M
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Mega Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=4
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448M
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=310
|defense=175
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Event exclusive from Mega Lucario Raid Day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0448Lucario-Mega
|name1=Lucario
|type1-1=Fighting
|type2-1=Steel
|forme1=Mega Lucario
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite
|item1=Lucarionite
|itemfile1=Bag Lucarionite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0448Lucario
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel
|forme2=Lucario
|loc2=Default
|item2=Lucarionite Z
|itemfile2=Bag Lucarionite Z ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize2=40px
|sprite3=0448Lucario-Mega Z
|name3=Mega Lucario Z
|type1-3=Fighting
|type2-3=Steel
|forme3=Mega Lucario Z
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite Z
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=448|LAcrop=167}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0448|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|448|Lucario}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Lucario.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lucario (M08)]]=====
Lucario debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. He belonged to [[Sir Aaron]] and was sealed away in his staff for a thousand years. Ash later released him during a festival and he helped guide him to the [[Tree of Beginning]] after {{OBP|Mew|M08}} teleported {{AP|Pikachu}} there. However, he sacrificed himself to save the Tree of Beginning.

=====[[Maylene's Lucario]]=====
Lucario made its animated series debut in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' as [[Maylene]]'s main Pokémon.

=====[[Riley's Lucario]]=====
[[Riley]]'s Lucario debuted in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', where it was at [[Iron Island]].

=====[[Cameron's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Riolu}} evolved into a Lucario during a [[Vertress Conference]] battle against [[Ash's Snivy]]. In ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', it defeated Snivy and fought [[Ash's Pikachu]] and won, but it then lost to [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Flareon}} later on in the episode. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Korrina's Lucario]]=====
{{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario debuted in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''. The duo obtained a [[Lucarionite]] in the [[XY031|following episode]], allowing it to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Ash's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario while battling against [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]. Ash's Lucario Mega Evolved for the first time in ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'' during its battle with [[Bea]]'s [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Machamp}}.

=====[[Roy's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', [[Roy]] was revealed to have obtained a {{Shiny}} Lucario. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into both Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z respectively. Its capture was shown in a flashback in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', back when it went by the name "Yellow Flash" and lived in the [[Lost Mayo Maze]] in [[Lumiose City]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] owns a Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario. Gurkinn's Lucario was used in a battle against Korrina's own Lucario, but when Korrina's Lucario lost control in Mega Evolution, Gurkinn's Lucario had to knock it out. It reappeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sorrel]]. It is his main Pokémon.

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} used a Lucario to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that interrupted the closing ceremony of the [[Manalo Conference]], only for it to be defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'' and ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', Lucario was Kukui's fifth Pokémon during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash. It went up against [[Ash's Naganadel]] and lost.

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Lucario dodged a {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Lucario competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside a {{p|Froslass}}, as seen on [[television]].

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

====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|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW108|Lucario|Cameron's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. Lucario has the power to detect their opponent's thoughts and actions by reading their aura.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY030|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon and the evolved form of Riolu. Lucario reads the thoughts of others and anticipates their movements by sensing their auras.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM142|Lucario|Rotom Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario can concentrate its mental energy into a mysterious wave called aura that can reduce boulders to dust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN045|Lucario|Ash's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario uses a power called aura, which allows it to sense [[human]] feelings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ091|Lucario|Liko's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras.}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ112|Lucario|Roy's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It has the ability to tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with justice on their hearts can earn this Pokémon's trust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Nate Lucario Aura Sphere Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}} owns a Lucario. It and its Trainer pursued a member of the [[Shadow Triad]] across the frozen [[Opelucid City]], but despite their efforts to stop him, that member escaped with his comrades.

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Korrina Lucario Masters Aura Sphere.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
{{mas|Korrina}}'s Lucario appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]. Alongside {{mas|Cheren}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} and [[Misty's Starmie]], it battled [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], [[Steven's Metagross]], and [[Lance's Dragonite]].

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Lucario BBS.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'']]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
A Lucario briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Korrina]].

===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Lucario appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'', under the ownership of a {{OBP|Trainer|Bidoof's Big Stand}}. The titular {{p|Bidoof}} spent a lot of time trying to get as much attention from its Trainer as he was giving to Lucario.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|thumb|left|200px|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
[[File:Korrina Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Lucario (M08)}}
The Lucario from the eighth movie appears in [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (manga)|the adaptation]].

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{main|Hiori's Lucario}}
Lucario is [[Hiori]]'s primary Pokémon in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]].

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Lucario appeared in [[ANL5]], under the ownership of [[Arata]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Lucario appeared in [[PDP20]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP05]].

A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], like the {{pkmn|games}}, [[Riley]] owns a Lucario, which first appeared in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
[[Korrina]] has a Lucario, which she [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] to help when {{adv|X}} and his friends were attacked in [[Santalune City]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{main|Maylene's Lucario}}
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
[[Riley]] has a Lucario, which is his only known Pokémon. He trained it while he was on [[Iron Island]] in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]''.

[[Maylene]] sent out her Lucario to take on one of the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''.

[[Hareta]]'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[DPA14|A Novel Test!!]]''.

[[Cynthia]]'s Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with [[Mitsumi]] in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
{{main|Ash's Lucario}}
In ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed in a flashback that {{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario battled [[Ash's Dragonite]].

{{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[JNM14|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2)]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Lucario.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in Pokkén Tournament]]
[[File:UNITE Lucario.png|200px|left|thumb|Lucario in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{Main|Lucario (Pokkén)}}
Lucario is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, and multiple variations of {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast.

===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
{{main|Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)}}

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Lucario (UNITE)}}
{{main|Mega Lucario (UNITE)}}
Lucario is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder. Mega Lucario is also playable through a separate Unite License.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Dusty.png|thumb|200px|Dusty's Lucario costume]]
* Mega Lucario Z has the highest {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and is tied with {{p|Pheromosa}} for having the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** It also has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** Mega Lucario Z is the first Mega Pokemon to have its Shiny form debut in the Main Anime Series before its regular colored form.
* Because of its debut in the {{aniseries|AG}} {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', Lucario appears in the original versions of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} and its English dub counterpart, [[Unbeatable]], alongside {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}}, despite not debuting until the following [[generation]].
* Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006, with the announcement of the title of ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''.
* In {{g|Battle Revolution}}, [[Dusty]] wears a Lucario costume.
* {{SSB|Lucario}} is the only [[Generation IV]] Pokémon to be playable in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]], though many others appear from {{i|Poké Ball}}s.
* Due to Lucario's combination of {{Abilities}}, in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} Steadfast only activates if Lucario becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}, or if the opponent has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* Lucario has the fewest [[move]]s of all the [[Pokkén Tournament]] fighters, with a total of four.
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Lucario was voted the most popular [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, receiving 102,259 votes. It was also the second-most popular Pokémon overall.
* Lucario was featured in the eighth episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] series.
* Mega Lucario is the most commonly used [[Mega Evolution]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, having been used by four {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, those being [[Gurkinn]], {{an|Korrina}}, {{Ash}}, and [[Roy]].
* Lucario was the first Pokémon that received two Mega Evolutions in separate generations, and the first Pokémon not introduced in [[Generation I]] to receive two Mega Evolutions (unlike {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}).
** Lucario is the first Pokémon revealed to have a Z Mega Evolution.
** Mega Lucario Z was the last Mega Evolution to be revealed before the release of [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]] Wave 2.

===Origin===
Lucario's appearance is akin to that of an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}} of no discernible kind. The markings on Lucario's face resemble the cloth eye masks worn by classic heroes in popular culture (such as Zorro), and also evoke the appearance of a {{wp|muzzle (mouth guard)|muzzle}}. Additionally, together with the four appendages on its head, the overall shape may suggest inspiration from a {{wp|khakkhara}}, which in popular depictions responds to spiritual energies much like Lucario’s appendages react when it senses aura.

Lucario may draw inspiration from the {{wp|Japanese wolf}}, which once inhabited the islands of Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu and was regarded in Shinto belief as a protective spirit associated with mountain deities, sometimes even worshiped as a deity itself. Notably, this wolf species may have inspired certain folkloric beings such as the Okuri-Ōkami (“sending/scouting wolf”)<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okuri-inu#Characteristics Okuri-Ōkami]</ref> and the [[wikipedia:ja:真神|Ōkuchi-no-Magami]], a wolf deity which was believed to understand human speech, discern a person’s true nature, and uphold a sense of justice—traits that align with some of Lucario’s Pokédex descriptions. Moreover, in Hokkaido—the region that inspired the Sinnoh region—the {{wp|Hokkaido wolf}} was venerated by the Indigenous Ainu people as the deity Horkew Kamuy (“howling god”).

Due to its mystical nature, Lucario may be based on the hybrid portrayal of the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}} (speculated to be a {{wp|Canis aureus|Golden jackal}} or {{wp|Canis lupaster lupaster|African wolf}}). Anubis's role in {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} was to judge souls based on their purity, which loosely resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. Lucario using a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}} in combat may also reference the {{wp|Was-sceptre|''Was''-sceptre}} often seen in depictions of Anubis; this seems to also be referenced with Mega Lucario Z's tail shape. Mega Lucario Z's tail is resembles to the {{wp|Medjed_(fish)|medjed fish}}, a kind of elephantfish worshiped at Oxyrhynchus in ancient Egyptian religion.

The concept of [[aura]] associated with Lucario seems to closely resemble vital energies such as {{wp|qi}} or {{wp|chakra}}. Lucario's {{t|Fighting}} type likely comes from the fact qi is conceptually present in {{wp|Qi#Martial_arts|many East Asian martial arts}} as {{wp|neijin}} or similar ideas. Lucario's use of a staff may hint at a {{wp|bōjutsu}} practitioner, while the shorts-like fur on its legs may reference the clothing used in {{wp|boxing}}, {{wp|Muay Thai}}, or {{wp|mixed martial art}}s. Given the possible connection with ancient Egypt through Anubis, Lucario could also be based on an {{wp|Boxing#Ancient_history|Ancient Egyptian boxer}}.

====Name origin====
Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transcription of ''{{wp|orichalcum}}'' (a mythical metal) or ''{{wp|oracle}}'' (referring to its supernatural abilities involving [[aura]]). It may also involve λύκος ''lúkos'' (Greek for wolf), and possibly ''luchar'' (Spanish for ''to fight'').

==In other languages==
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|de=Lucario|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
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|ko=루카리오 ''Lucario''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=路卡利歐 / 路卡利欧 ''Lùkǎlì'ōu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=路卡利歐{{tt|*|Games, animated series}} ''Louhkāleih'āu'' 路卡利奧{{tt|*|M08}} ''Louhkāleih'ou''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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|ar=لوكاريو ''Lucario''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|gr=Λουκάριο ''Loukário''|grmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=लुकारियो ''Lucario''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Лукарио ''Lukario''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลูคาริโอ ''Lukhario''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
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* [[Ash's Lucario]]
* [[Roy's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Korrina's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (M08)]]
* [[Cameron's Lucario]]
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* [[Hiori's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Lucario (Pokkén)]]
* [[Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{sbw|Lucario|SmashWiki article on Lucario}}
*{{wp|Lucario|Article on Wikipedia}}

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

It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Riolu}} when [[friendship Evolution|leveled up with high friendship]] during the [[Time-based Evolution|day]].

Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into two different forms:
* '''Mega Lucario''' using the [[Lucarionite]].
* '''Mega Lucario Z''' using the [[Lucarionite Z]].

Mega Lucario Z was introduced in the [[Mega Dimension]] [[Downloadable content|DLC]] for {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.

==Biology==
Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with predominantly blue and black fur. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has red eyes, a long snout, and ears. When its mouth is open, two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower, can be seen. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso and blue fur on its thighs that resemble shorts. It has a medium-length tail of the same blue color as well. [[wp:Digitigrade|It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot.]] Lucario has four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when it reads or manipulates [[aura]], a special energy that it senses.

Lucario can study auras to predict the movements of its opponents and track their quarry. With sufficient training, it can read auras to understand how living beings are feeling from more than half a mile (1 kilometer) away. It can even use this ability to sense invisible foes. However, it sometimes ends up learning information that it would not like to know, causing it to get stressed out easily. It also has the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, such as in the form of {{m|Aura Sphere|explosive spheres of energy}}. Lucario can understand human speech and has been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy. In [[Pokémon Adventures]], it was even shown to be able to stop its allies from an {{p|Aegislash}}'s mind control using its aura.<ref>[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]</ref> As shown in {{aniseries|HZ}} with [[Roy]]'s {{TP|Roy|Lucario}}, a {{Shiny}} Lucario emits yellow aura as opposed to the standard blue-colored aura emitted by other creatures. In [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]], Lucario's eyes glow golden (instead of blue as in the anime) when using its aura vision. Lucario is considered to be prideful and is extremely loyal to its {{pkmn|Trainer}}. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice, as it only trusts Trainers with righteous hearts. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon that usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though {{OBP|Lucario|M08|one}} was seen eating {{Berries}} and plants like roses. It has also been seen eating chocolate, which is not part of its natural diet. In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', it is shown that Lucario can create a {{m|Bone Rush|staff in the form of a bone}} to use in {{pkmn|battle}}. As mentioned in the [[Pokemon Sleep]], Lucario never lowers its guard, even when sleeping. It is believed that it reads the auras of others while asleep similarly to when it is awake.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>
<gallery widths="250">
Ash Lucario Aura vision.png|Lucario's eyes glowing blue while sensing [[aura]]
Roy and Lucario Aura.png|A Shiny Lucario's yellow aura
Korrina Mega Lucario Bone Rush.png|Mega Lucario creating a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}}
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===Forms===
Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Lucario or Mega Lucario Z.

====Mega Lucario====
As Mega Lucario, its blue fur becomes teal blue, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. Mega Lucario's arms appear more muscular and it develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned deep crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes take on an orange tint. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Black markings appear all over its its body.

Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon. A legend told at the [[Tower of Mastery]] claims that a Trainer and a Lucario found the first [[Mega Stone|Mega]] and [[Key Stone|Key Stones]] and unleashed the world's first Mega Evolution. After the discovery of Mega {{p|Rayquaza}} in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], Mega Lucario was instead believed to be the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve in [[Kalos]]. Its aura heightens throughout its body and forms black markings across its blue fur along with the intermingled energy of Mega Evolution.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario Mega Lucario | Pokémon X and Pokémon Y] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20160219212327/http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Mega%20Lucario archived])</ref> Mega Lucario readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style has been described as heartless due to it being bathed in the explosive energy of Mega Evolution, which awakens its combative instincts and causes it to mercilessly attack its opponents.
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====Mega Lucario Z====
As Mega Lucario Z, parts of its body — namely its head, ears, arms, thighs, and tail — turn a dark gunmetal gray, while its forearms and legs turn completely teal. Its eyes turn bright blue with thick black outlines around them, and its face is decorated with an elaborate, silver pattern consisting of circles and crescent shapes. This silver pattern circles the back of Mega Lucario Z's head and extends halfway into its head appendages, which are clumped into two instead of being separated as four. These appendages grow out to reach Mega Lucario Z's knees, and have zig-zag seams on their sides and zig-zag tips at their ends. Two long strands of blue hair with zig-zag tips extend from behind Mega Lucario Z's head and over its ears, which have silver crescent patterns on them. The cream fur on Mega Lucario Z's torso is longer but flares to its right side at the bottom, unlike on Mega Lucario where it forms its tail. Mega Lucario Z's tail is split into two at the tip, and more silver stripes circle around its waist and thighs. Finally, the chest protrusion on Mega Lucario Z is round and shield-like with an S-shaped seam instead of pointy; similar round metal protrusions occur on Mega Lucario Z's hands, shins, and feet.

Mega Lucario Z's powers are said to greatly surpass those of a regular Lucario.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_z-a_dlc/ja/pokemon/251202_01/ メガルカリオＺ｜『Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M次元ラッシュ』公式サイト (Mega Lucario Z | "Pokémon LEGENDS Z-A M-Dimension Rush" Official Website)]</ref> It is named as such to differentiate it from the previously discovered Mega Lucario. It uses the longer fur surrounding its head and waist, along with its fan-shaped tail, to visually disorient opponents in close combat. This makes it difficult for them to see its aggressive movements. Additionally, parts of its fur have been hardened with steel energy. By focusing its strength into these hardened areas—specifically the back of its hands and shins—it can deliver powerful blows despite its appearance. It can utilize its powerful aura in various ways, such as extending it into a thin shield or concentrating it into specific parts of its body, like its legs or fists, to enhance its attacks. While Mega Lucario channels its aura into a destructive force, Mega Lucario Z uses it in a more defensive manner by cloaking itself in it to increase its defense, flexibility, and agility,<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega_lucario_z A New Mega-Evolved Pokémon Is Here | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> allowing it to parry any attack. In doing so, it battles as if it was gracefully dancing.
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===Evolution===
Lucario evolves from {{p|Riolu}}.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to [[#Evolution data|Game data→Evolution data]].)
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
====In the core series====
*These notable Trainers all use a Lucario:
** [[Maylene]]'s main partner is a {{TP|Maylene|Lucario}} who first debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]].
** [[Riley]] owns a {{TP|Riley|Lucario}} in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
** [[Cynthia]] also uses a Lucario who debuted in {{g|Diamond and Pearl}}. It returns in {{g|Platinum}}, [[Pokémon Black and White|Black , White]], [[Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2]], [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon]], [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl]]. It may also appear in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]].
** [[Bruno]] uses a Lucario upon rematch in {{g|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}.
** In addition to his first fight in Challenge Mode, [[Marshal]] uses a Lucario in rematches in Black 2 and White 2.
** During the [[Type Expert Tournament|Type Expert]] and [[World Leaders Tournament]], [[Jasmine]] uses a Lucario in Black 2 and White 2.
** [[Korrina]] is often affiliated with a {{TP|Korrina|Lucario}} throughout {{g|X and Y}}. Owning two with multiple battles, one is eventually gifted to the player while the other is fought atop the [[Tower of Mastery]] where it can [[Mega Evolve]]. This Lucario reappears in the [[Battle Chateau]]. Korrina and her Lucario reappear in {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s in [[Mega Dimension]], where it can be fought and serves as an ally in [[Rogue Mega Evolution]] battles. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario Z.
*** [[AZ]]'s Lucario, the one lent to the player to aid in the Rogue Mega Absol battle, is eventually revealed to have been Korrina's as well, and it even retains her [[Trainer ID number|Trainer ID]]. It ultimately ends up being gifted to the player after the main story's completion of {{g|Legends: Z-A}}.
** [[Anabel]] uses a Lucario only in [[Alola]]'s [[Battle Tree]] alongside the rest of her original [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Pokémon Emerald]] roster.
** [[Rye]] of the [[Galaxy Team]] uses a Lucario in [[Request|Request 88: Steely Lucario]] of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}.
** [[Eri]] uses a Lucario in all matches against the player in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
** [[Emma]] uses a Lucario in {{g|Legends: Z-A}} during her second story battle and in all subsequent rematches.
*** Emma also appears next to a Mega Evolved Lucario on {{g|Legends: Z-A}}'s box art, though it is unclear on whether or not it is in reference to her in-game Lucario as it does not Mega Evolve in any of her battles until after defeating Mega Darkrai in Mega Dimension.

====In the spin-off games====
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, [[Team A.C.T.|Alakazam]] tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Rescue Rank]]—Lucario Rank—at which point the Lucario Statue will be displayed outside the [[Team Base]].
* {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}: Lucario is the guardian of the {{DL|The King of Almia and the Three Princes|Blue Gem}}.
* [[Korrina's Lucario]] appears as an opponent in {{g|Unite}}.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|num1=116|reg2=Johto}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the [[aura]]s of all things. It understands [[human]] speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=It's said that no foe can remain invisible to <sc>Lucario</sc>, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=034|label1={{gameIcon|B2}}{{gameIcon|W2}}:}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|num1=063|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=280|label1={{gameIcon|Su}}{{gameIcon|M}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=378|label2={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg3=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Lucario reads its opponent's feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.}}
{{Dex/Form|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=It readies itself to face its enemies by focusing its mental energies. Its fighting style can be summed up in a single word: heartless.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=299|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|num3=135|reg4=Sinnoh|num4=116|reg5=Hisui|num5=224}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It can tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who have justice in their hearts can earn this {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s trust.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=By sensing the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. [[Professor Laventon|I]] have given the name “aura” to this power.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=164|reg2=Kitakami|num2=65|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=136|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=fff|entry=It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras—even those of foes it could not otherwise see.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Black streaks all over its body show where its auras and the energy of Mega Evolution intermingled and raced through it.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Lucario Z}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=By completely cloaking itself in its aura, Mega Lucario Z can parry all manner of attacks, battling as if it were gracefully dancing.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia|num1=181}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pokopia|t=FFF|entry=A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.}}
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| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
| Mega Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}
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| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
| Lucario in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Kitakami Pokédex number|Kitakami Pokédex}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|color={{Legends Z-A color}}|t=fff|area='''[[Centrico Plaza]]:''' [[Wild Zone 20]] Can be found in [[Hotel Z|Room 202]] after completing [[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Main missions|Main Mission]] 37 ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A#Lucario|Only one]])}}
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====In side games====
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====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|PalCity Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|July 15 to September 2, 2007|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#PalCity Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|English|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|French|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|German|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Italian|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Japanese|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DP}}|2008 World Championships Lucario|Spanish|United States|30|August 17, 2008|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#2008 World Championships Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|June 1 to 22, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Mega Campaign Lucario|All|Japan|100|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Japanese region|Online|40|August 1 to 28, 2017|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|All|Japan|40|August 22 to September 3, 2017|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|Sorrel's Lucario|Korean region|Online|40|December 9, 2017 to January 31, 2018|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#Sorrel's Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Ash's Lucario|All|Online|80|September 16 to 29, 2022|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sword and Shield#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Shiny Lucario|All|Online|75{{shinystar|HOME}}|December 7, 2023 to January 3, 2024|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Shiny Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Sir Aaron's Lucario|All|Online|50|January 22 to March 31, 2025|link=List of event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet#Sir Aaron's Lucario}}

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=====Pokémon Global Link promotions=====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Japanese|PGL|10|December 22, 2011 to January 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|English|PGL|10|January 15 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|French|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|German|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Italian|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Spanish|PGL|10|March 1 to May 23, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Lucario|Korean|PGL|10|April 16 to May 31, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Lucario}}
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=====[[Poké Portal News]]=====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|Greninja the Unrivaled|Varies Steel|hide|45, 75|January 27 to 29, 2023 February 10 to 12, 2023|link=Poké Portal News/2023#January 27 to 29 & February 10 to 12, 2023}}
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===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Legends: Arceus|tcolor=FFF|Pokémon Legends: Arceus}}
{{HeldItems/ItemsLA|Iron Chunk|30|Ball of Mud|15|Exp. Candy M|100|Seed of Mastery|20}}
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack=110
|Defense=70
|SpAtk= 115
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 90}}

=====Mega Lucario=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack= 145
|Defense= 88
|SpAtk= 140
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 112}}

=====Mega Lucario Z=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|HP= 70
|Attack= 100
|Defense= 70
|SpAtk= 164
|SpDef= 70
|Speed= 151}}

====Pokéathlon 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===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|Normal= 50
|Fighting=200
|Flying= 100
|Poison= 0
|Ground= 200
|Rock= 25
|Bug= 25
|Ghost= 100
|Steel= 50
|Fire= 200
|Water= 100
|Grass= 50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice= 50
|Dragon= 50
|Dark= 50
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|steel=yes
|gen5dark=yes
|gen5ghost=yes
|olddark=¼
|oldghost2=½
|newpoison=1}}

===Learnset===
Lucario is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Life Dew|Water|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Screech|Normal|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Copycat|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Final Gambit|Fighting|Special|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|40|100|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Counter|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Force Palm|Fighting|Physical|60|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Bone Rush|Ground|Physical|25|90|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Heal Pulse|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|Meteor Mash|Steel|Physical|90|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|{{tt|Rem.|Can only be learned via Move Reminder}}|10|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Quick Attack|Normal|Physical|30|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|30|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|16|19|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Screech|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|25|28|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|35|38|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|38|41|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|45|48|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|65|3}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|54|57|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM031|Metal Claw|Steel|Physical|50|95|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM069|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM080|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM108|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM140|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM184|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM223|Metal Sound|Steel|Status|—|85|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM004|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM005|Roar|Normal|Status|—|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM006|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM018|Power-Up Punch|Fighting|Physical|40|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM024|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM025|Crunch|Dark|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM041|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM063|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM069|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM074|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM075|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM078|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM080|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|9}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM083|Nasty Plot|Dark|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM084|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|8||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM087|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM090|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM099|Metronome|Normal|Status|—|4}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM103|Work Up|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM129|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM133|Blaze Kick|Fire|Physical|85|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM150|Vacuum Wave|Fighting|Special|40|3||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM157|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0023|Ekans}}{{MSP/H|0024|Arbok}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth}}{{MSP/H|0052|Meowth|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian}}{{MSP/H|0053|Persian|form=-Alola}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine|form=-Hisui}}{{MSP/H|0133|Eevee}}{{MSP/H|0134|Vaporeon}}{{MSP/H|0135|Jolteon}}{{MSP/H|0136|Flareon}}{{MSP/H|0196|Espeon}}{{MSP/H|0197|Umbreon}}{{MSP/H|0470|Leafeon}}{{MSP/H|0471|Glaceon}}{{MSP/H|0700|Sylveon}}{{MSP/H|0209|Snubbull}}{{MSP/H|0210|Granbull}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0336|Seviper}}{{MSP/H|0403|Shinx}}{{MSP/H|0404|Luxio}}{{MSP/H|0405|Luxray}}{{MSP/H|0418|Buizel}}{{MSP/H|0419|Floatzel}}{{MSP/H|0434|Stunky}}{{MSP/H|0435|Skuntank}}{{MSP/H|0449|Hippopotas}}{{MSP/H|0450|Hippowdon}}{{MSP/H|0551|Sandile}}{{MSP/H|0552|Krokorok}}{{MSP/H|0553|Krookodile}}{{MSP/H|0650|Chespin}}{{MSP/H|0651|Quilladin}}{{MSP/H|0652|Chesnaught}}{{MSP/H|0725|Litten}}{{MSP/H|0726|Torracat}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}{{MSP/H|0734|Yungoos}}{{MSP/H|0735|Gumshoos}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Midnight}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc|form=-Dusk}}{{MSP/H|0819|Skwovet}}{{MSP/H|0820|Greedent}}{{MSP/H|0859|Impidimp}}{{MSP/H|0860|Morgrem}}{{MSP/H|0861|Grimmsnarl}}{{MSP/H|0877|Morpeko}}{{MSP/H|0906|Sprigatito}}{{MSP/H|0907|Floragato}}{{MSP/H|0908|Meowscarada}}{{MSP/H|0909|Fuecoco}}{{MSP/H|0910|Crocalor}}{{MSP/H|0911|Skeledirge}}{{MSP/H|0921|Pawmi}}{{MSP/H|0922|Pawmo}}{{MSP/H|0923|Pawmot}}{{MSP/H|0926|Fidough}}{{MSP/H|0927|Dachsbun}}{{MSP/H|0942|Maschiff}}{{MSP/H|0943|Mabosstiff}}{{MSP/H|0944|Shroodle}}{{MSP/H|0967|Cyclizar}}{{MSP/H|0971|Greavard}}{{MSP/H|0972|Houndstone}}|Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{bag/s|Mirror Herb|SV}}{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0056|Mankey}}{{MSP/H|0057|Primeape}}{{MSP/H|0979|Annihilape}}{{MSP/H|0727|Incineroar}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0255|Torchic}}{{MSP/H|0256|Combusken}}{{MSP/H|0257|Blaziken}}{{MSP/H|0296|Makuhita}}{{MSP/H|0297|Hariyama}}{{MSP/H|0302|Sableye}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0335|Zangoose}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0559|Scraggy}}{{MSP/H|0560|Scrafty}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0701|Hawlucha}}|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0058|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0058-Hisui|Growlithe}}{{MSP/H|0059|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0059-Hisui|Arcanine}}{{MSP/H|0228|Houndour}}{{MSP/H|0229|Houndoom}}{{MSP/H|0261|Poochyena}}{{MSP/H|0262|Mightyena}}{{MSP/H|0653|Fennekin}}{{MSP/H|0654|Braixen}}{{MSP/H|0655|Delphox}}{{MSP/H|0744|Rockruff}}{{MSP/H|0745|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Midnight|Lycanroc}}{{MSP/H|0745-Dusk|Lycanroc}}|Howl|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====By a prior [[Evolution]]====
{{learnlist/prevoh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/prevo9null}}
{{learnlist/prevof/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[Dalizapa Passage|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Ice Punch|Ice|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}}

===Side game data===
====Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|body=1
|rate=-10
|IQ=C
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger SoA|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|fieldpower=-
|num=223
|browser=It launches {{m|Aura Sphere|orbs of Aura}} power. It becomes stronger if its Aura cloaks it.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Fighting
|group=Fighting
|assist=Fighting
|field=Crush
|fieldpower=4
|num=265
|pastnum=179
|browser=It attacks with punches.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Rumble|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=3|type=Fighting
|att=4
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|walk=1.75
|hp=53
|attack=81
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|Pad=Lucario is traveling through the PokéPark, taking time to enjoy {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Tangrowth's Swing Along}} and {{DL|Attraction (PokéPark)|Rayquaza's Balloon Panic}}. He likes some of the other Attractions, too.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PokéPark2|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|strong=[[File:Tepig icon.png|link=Tepig (Pokémon)]]
|weak=[[File:Snivy icon.png|link=Snivy (Pokémon)]]
|pad=He is traveling around PokéPark for training. He likes to meet strong Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|HP=3
|atk=4
|def=3
|spd=4
|range=3
|move=Aura Sphere
|ability1=Inner Focus
|ability2=Parry
|ability3=Sprint
|evo=Evolves from {{p|Riolu}} when it has a link of 50% or higher
|link=[[Nagayoshi]] and '''[[Ranmaru]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=10
|rank=Normal
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=00:30
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=3
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448
|power=3
|skill=Power of Five
|skilldesc=Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448|num=078
|mega=1
|stone=Lucarionite
|min=70
|max=140
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Pummel
|skilldesc=Increases damage done by any Fighting types in the combo.
|megaspeedup=4
|effectdesc=Erases all Pokémon five rows above and five rows below.
|amelia=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|candy=Lucario
|evolution={{Mega Energy|Lucario}}{{tt|200|First time}}/{{tt|40|1st Mega Level}}/{{tt|20|2nd Mega Level}}/{{tt|10|3rd Mega Level}}
|stamina=172
|attack=236
|defense=144
|fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}}, {{m|Force Palm}}{{tt|†|Exclusive move from Mega Lucario raid day}}
|special={{m|Flash Cannon}}, {{m|Shadow Ball}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}{{tt|*|From March 5, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Aura Sphere}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Blaze Kick}}{{tt|*|From September 1, 2023 onward}}, {{m|Thunder Punch}}{{tt|*|From June 3, 2024 onward}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}{{tt|*|from December 2, 2025 onward}}
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Sleep|col=6
|ndex=0448
|sleeptype=Slumbering
|type=Fighting
|dexentry=It's said that Lucario hardly ever lowers its guard, even in its sleep. Perhaps it's still reading the aura emanating from others, just as it does when it's awake.
|sleepstyle1=Knee-Up Sleep
|sleepstyle2=Mid-Training Sleep
|sleepstyle3=Training-Break Sleep
|sleepstyle4=Atop-Belly Sleep
|friendpoints=20
|specialty=Skills
|evolution=
|pokemon=Lucario
|candyNum=
|berry=Cheri
|ingredient1=Pure Oil
|ingredient2=Soft Potato
|ingredient3=Fancy Egg
|carrylimit=14
|skillname=Dream Shard Magnet S
|skilldesc=Obtain 240 Dream Shards.
}}
|}

In {{g|GO}}, Lucario can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''Level 48 Challenge''.

====Mega Lucario====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448M
|coset=23
|conto={{p|Mareep}}, {{p|Nincada}}, {{p|Ninjask}}, {{p|Shedinja}}, {{p|Greninja}}
|recruitment=Talk to in [[Baram Town]]
|P1=Whatever the situation, [[aura]] will show you the way!
|P2=This is bad... but I can still sense aura.
|protag=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Mega Lucario
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=4
|squares=5
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=0448M
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===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{evobox/Formes
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|type2-1=Steel
|forme1=Mega Lucario
|loc1={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite
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|itemsize1=40px
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|name2=Lucario
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|type2-2=Steel
|forme2=Lucario
|loc2=Default
|item2=Lucarionite Z
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|itemsize2=40px
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|type1-3=Fighting
|type2-3=Steel
|forme3=Mega Lucario Z
|loc3={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite Z
}}

===Evolution data===
{{Evobox-2
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Steel
|pictype=art
|no1=0447
|name1=Riolu
|type1-1=Fighting
|evo1={{bag/s|Rare Candy|SV}} + {{bag/s|Soothe Bell|SV}} + [[File:Day Icon SV.png|40px|link=Time]] {{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with high {{color2|000|friendship}} during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}
|breed=[[File:Menu HOME Egg.png|link=Pokémon Egg|40px]] {{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}}
|no2=0448
|name2=Lucario
|type1-2=Fighting
|type2-2=Steel}}

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=448}}
{{Spritebox/6/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M|crop=102}}
{{Spritebox/8/SwShLA|ndex=448|LAcrop=167}}

{{Spritebox/HOME/2Forms|ndex=0448|form1=M}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|448|Lucario}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Ash Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Lucario.png|thumb|250px|{{Shiny}} Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario in {{aniseries|JN}}]]
[[File:Roy Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Shiny Mega Lucario in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Lucario (M08)]]=====
Lucario debuted in ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]''. He belonged to [[Sir Aaron]] and was sealed away in his staff for a thousand years. Ash later released him during a festival and he helped guide him to the [[Tree of Beginning]] after {{OBP|Mew|M08}} teleported {{AP|Pikachu}} there. However, he sacrificed himself to save the Tree of Beginning.

=====[[Maylene's Lucario]]=====
Lucario made its animated series debut in ''[[DP066|Lost Leader Strategy!]]'' as [[Maylene]]'s main Pokémon.

=====[[Riley's Lucario]]=====
[[Riley]]'s Lucario debuted in ''[[DP110|Steeling Peace of Mind!]]'', where it was at [[Iron Island]].

=====[[Cameron's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[BW107|Cameron's Secret Weapon!]]'', {{un|Cameron}}'s {{p|Riolu}} evolved into a Lucario during a [[Vertress Conference]] battle against [[Ash's Snivy]]. In ''[[BW108|A Unova League Evolution!]]'', it defeated Snivy and fought [[Ash's Pikachu]] and won, but it then lost to [[Virgil]]'s {{p|Flareon}} later on in the episode. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Korrina's Lucario]]=====
{{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario debuted in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]''. The duo obtained a [[Lucarionite]] in the [[XY031|following episode]], allowing it to [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]]. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball. It is often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]].

=====[[Ash's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[JN045|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken!]]'', {{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario while battling against [[Rose|Chairman Rose]]. Ash's Lucario Mega Evolved for the first time in ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'' during its battle with [[Bea]]'s [[Gigantamax]] {{p|Machamp}}.

=====[[Roy's Lucario]]=====
In ''[[HZ089|Where the Adventure Leads]]'', [[Roy]] was revealed to have obtained a {{Shiny}} Lucario. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] into both Mega Lucario and Mega Lucario Z respectively. Its capture was shown in a flashback in ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', back when it went by the name "Yellow Flash" and lived in the [[Lost Mayo Maze]] in [[Lumiose City]].

=====Other=====
In ''[[XY032|The Aura Storm!]]'', [[Gurkinn]] owns a Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario. Gurkinn's Lucario was used in a battle against Korrina's own Lucario, but when Korrina's Lucario lost control in Mega Evolution, Gurkinn's Lucario had to knock it out. It reappeared in ''[[JN025|A Festival Reunion!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', under the ownership of [[Sorrel]]. It is his main Pokémon.

In ''[[SM140|Z-Move Showdown!]]'', {{an|Professor Kukui}} used a Lucario to battle a {{Shiny}} {{DL|Ultra Beasts (anime)|Shiny Guzzlord|Guzzlord}} that interrupted the closing ceremony of the [[Manalo Conference]], only for it to be defeated and recalled to its {{i|Poké Ball}}. In ''[[SM142|A Full Battle Bounty!]]'' and ''[[SM143|Fiery Surprises!]]'', Lucario was Kukui's fifth Pokémon during his [[Full Battle]] against Ash. It went up against [[Ash's Naganadel]] and lost.

====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]'', a Lucario dodged a {{p|Rayquaza}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}}.

In ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!]]'', a {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Lucario competed in a [[Double Performance]] alongside a {{p|Froslass}}, as seen on [[television]].

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in ''[[XY043|Origins of Mega Evolution!]]''.

A Lucario appeared in a fantasy in ''[[JN084|An Adventure of Mega Proportions!]]''.

====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|Sinnoh}}
{{Animedexheader|Unova}}
{{Animedexbody|BW108|Lucario|Cameron's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. Lucario has the power to detect their opponent's thoughts and actions by reading their aura.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Unova}}
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY030|Lucario|Ash's Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon and the evolved form of Riolu. Lucario reads the thoughts of others and anticipates their movements by sensing their auras.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM142|Lucario|Rotom Pokédex|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario can concentrate its mental energy into a mysterious wave called aura that can reduce boulders to dust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN045|Lucario|Ash's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. Lucario uses a power called aura, which allows it to sense [[human]] feelings.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}
{{Animedexheader|Paldea}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ091|Lucario|Liko's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It's said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras.}}
{{Animedexbody|HZ112|Lucario|Roy's Rotom Phone|Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Steel}} type. It has the ability to tell what people are thinking. Only {{pkmn|Trainer}}s with justice on their hearts can earn this Pokémon's trust.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Paldea}}

===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
[[File:Nate Lucario Aura Sphere Animated Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in the animated trailer]]
In the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]], {{ga|Nate}} owns a Lucario. It and its Trainer pursued a member of the [[Shadow Triad]] across the frozen [[Opelucid City]], but despite their efforts to stop him, that member escaped with his comrades.

===Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
[[File:Korrina Lucario Masters Aura Sphere.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
{{mas|Korrina}}'s Lucario appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]. Alongside {{mas|Cheren}}'s {{p|Stoutland}} and [[Misty's Starmie]], it battled [[Cynthia's Garchomp]], [[Steven's Metagross]], and [[Lance's Dragonite]].

===GOTCHA!===
[[File:Lucario BBS.png|thumb|250px|Lucario in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'']]
====[[Korrina's Lucario]]====
A Lucario briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]], under the ownership of [[Korrina]].

===Bidoof's Big Stand===
A Lucario appeared in ''[[Bidoof's Big Stand]]'', under the ownership of a {{OBP|Trainer|Bidoof's Big Stand}}. The titular {{p|Bidoof}} spent a lot of time trying to get as much attention from its Trainer as he was giving to Lucario.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|thumb|left|200px|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys}}]]
[[File:Korrina Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
{{main|Lucario (M08)}}
The Lucario from the eighth movie appears in [[Lucario and the Mystery of Mew (manga)|the adaptation]].

===Phantom Thief Pokémon 7===
{{main|Hiori's Lucario}}
Lucario is [[Hiori]]'s primary Pokémon in [[Phantom Thief Pokémon 7]].

===Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~===
A Lucario appeared in [[ANL5]], under the ownership of [[Arata]].

===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
A Lucario appeared in [[PDP20]].

===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP05]].

A Lucario appeared in [[PMDP29]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}====
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], like the {{pkmn|games}}, [[Riley]] owns a Lucario, which first appeared in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''.

===={{MangaArc|X & Y}}====
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
[[Korrina]] has a Lucario, which she [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] to help when {{adv|X}} and his friends were attacked in [[Santalune City]]. It first appeared in ''[[PS555|The Aegislash Agenda]]''.

===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
{{main|Maylene's Lucario}}
{{main|Riley's Lucario}}
[[Riley]] has a Lucario, which is his only known Pokémon. He trained it while he was on [[Iron Island]] in ''[[DPA10|Serious Training on Iron Island!!]]''.

[[Maylene]] sent out her Lucario to take on one of the {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}s in ''[[DPA11|The Legendary Pokémon, Captured]]''.

[[Hareta]]'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[DPA14|A Novel Test!!]]''.

[[Cynthia]]'s Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with [[Mitsumi]] in ''[[DPA23|A New Battle Begins!]]''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
{{main|Korrina's Lucario}}
{{main|Ash's Lucario}}
In ''[[JNM10|Toughing It Out!]]'', it was revealed in a flashback that {{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario battled [[Ash's Dragonite]].

{{Ash}}'s Riolu evolved into Lucario in ''[[JNM14|Sword and Shield... The Legends Awaken! (Part 2)]]''.

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

==Other appearances==
[[File:Pokkén Lucario.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in Pokkén Tournament]]
[[File:UNITE Lucario.png|200px|left|thumb|Lucario in Pokémon UNITE]]
===[[Pokkén Tournament]]===
{{Main|Lucario (Pokkén)}}
Lucario is a Battle Pokémon in Pokkén Tournament. Its moves include {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, and multiple variations of {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Upon entering Synergy Burst, it Mega Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast.

===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]===
{{main|Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)}}

===[[Pokémon UNITE]]===
{{main|Lucario (UNITE)}}
{{main|Mega Lucario (UNITE)}}
Lucario is playable through obtaining a Unite License. It is a melee all-rounder. Mega Lucario is also playable through a separate Unite License.
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==Trivia==
[[File:Dusty.png|thumb|200px|Dusty's Lucario costume]]
* Mega Lucario Z has the highest {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Steel}} Pokémon, and is tied with {{p|Pheromosa}} for having the highest base {{stat|Speed}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
** It also has the highest base {{stat|Special Attack}} stat of all {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* Because of its debut in the {{aniseries|AG}} {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', Lucario appears in the original versions of {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Japanese song}} and its English dub counterpart, [[Unbeatable]], alongside {{p|Mime Jr.}} and {{p|Weavile}}, despite not debuting until the following [[generation]].
* Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006, with the announcement of the title of ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew''.
* In {{g|Battle Revolution}}, [[Dusty]] wears a Lucario costume.
* {{SSB|Lucario}} is the only [[Generation IV]] Pokémon to be playable in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]], though many others appear from {{i|Poké Ball}}s.
* Due to Lucario's combination of {{Abilities}}, in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness}} and {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} Steadfast only activates if Lucario becomes {{DL|Seeds|X-Eye Seed|cross-eyed}}, or if the opponent has {{a|Mold Breaker}}.
* Lucario has the fewest [[move]]s of all the [[Pokkén Tournament]] fighters, with a total of four.
* In the [[Pokémon of the Year]] poll held by The Pokémon Company in 2020, Lucario was voted the most popular [[Generation IV]] Pokémon, receiving 102,259 votes. It was also the second-most popular Pokémon overall.
* Lucario was featured in the eighth episode of [[Beyond the Pokédex]] series.
* Mega Lucario is the most commonly used [[Mega Evolution]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}, having been used by four {{pkmn|Trainer}}s, those being [[Gurkinn]], {{an|Korrina}}, {{Ash}}, and [[Roy]].
* Lucario was the first Pokémon that received two Mega Evolutions in separate generations, and the first Pokémon not introduced in [[Generation I]] to receive two Mega Evolutions (unlike {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Raichu}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}).
** Lucario is the first Pokémon revealed to have a Z Mega Evolution.
** Mega Lucario Z was the last Mega Evolution to be revealed before the release of [[Mega Dimension]] [[DLC]] Wave 2.

===Origin===
Lucario's appearance is akin to that of an anthropomorphic {{wp|Canidae|canid}} of no discernible kind. The markings on Lucario's face resemble the cloth eye masks worn by classic heroes in popular culture (such as Zorro), and also evoke the appearance of a {{wp|muzzle (mouth guard)|muzzle}}. Additionally, together with the four appendages on its head, the overall shape may suggest inspiration from a {{wp|khakkhara}}, which in popular depictions responds to spiritual energies much like Lucario’s appendages react when it senses aura.

Lucario may draw inspiration from the {{wp|Japanese wolf}}, which once inhabited the islands of Kyushu, Shikoku, and Honshu and was regarded in Shinto belief as a protective spirit associated with mountain deities, sometimes even worshiped as a deity itself. Notably, this wolf species may have inspired certain folkloric beings such as the Okuri-Ōkami (“sending/scouting wolf”)<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okuri-inu#Characteristics Okuri-Ōkami]</ref> and the [[wikipedia:ja:真神|Ōkuchi-no-Magami]], a wolf deity which was believed to understand human speech, discern a person’s true nature, and uphold a sense of justice—traits that align with some of Lucario’s Pokédex descriptions. Moreover, in Hokkaido—the region that inspired the Sinnoh region—the {{wp|Hokkaido wolf}} was venerated by the Indigenous Ainu people as the deity Horkew Kamuy (“howling god”).

Due to its mystical nature, Lucario may be based on the hybrid portrayal of the Egyptian god {{wp|Anubis}} (speculated to be a {{wp|Canis aureus|Golden jackal}} or {{wp|Canis lupaster lupaster|African wolf}}). Anubis's role in {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} was to judge souls based on their purity, which loosely resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. Lucario using a {{m|Bone Rush|bone staff}} in combat may also reference the {{wp|Was-sceptre|''Was''-sceptre}} often seen in depictions of Anubis; this seems to also be referenced with Mega Lucario Z's tail shape. Mega Lucario Z's tail is resembles to the {{wp|Medjed_(fish)|medjed fish}}, a kind of elephantfish worshiped at Oxyrhynchus in ancient Egyptian religion.

The concept of [[aura]] associated with Lucario seems to closely resemble vital energies such as {{wp|qi}} or {{wp|chakra}}. Lucario's {{t|Fighting}} type likely comes from the fact qi is conceptually present in {{wp|Qi#Martial_arts|many East Asian martial arts}} as {{wp|neijin}} or similar ideas. Lucario's use of a staff may hint at a {{wp|bōjutsu}} practitioner, while the shorts-like fur on its legs may reference the clothing used in {{wp|boxing}}, {{wp|Muay Thai}}, or {{wp|mixed martial art}}s. Given the possible connection with ancient Egypt through Anubis, Lucario could also be based on an {{wp|Boxing#Ancient_history|Ancient Egyptian boxer}}.

====Name origin====
Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transcription of ''{{wp|orichalcum}}'' (a mythical metal) or ''{{wp|oracle}}'' (referring to its supernatural abilities involving [[aura]]). It may also involve λύκος ''lúkos'' (Greek for wolf), and possibly ''luchar'' (Spanish for ''to fight'').

==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Steel
|ja=ルカリオ ''Lucario''|jameaning=From the reverse of ''orichalcum'', ''oracle'', ''{{wp|Egyptian wolf|Canis lupaster lupaster}}'', and {{tt|λύκος ''lúkos''|Greek for wolf}}
|fr=Lucario|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Lucario|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Lucario|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Lucario|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=루카리오 ''Lucario''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=路卡利歐 / 路卡利欧 ''Lùkǎlì'ōu''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_yue=路卡利歐{{tt|*|Games, animated series}} ''Louhkāleih'āu'' 路卡利奧{{tt|*|M08}} ''Louhkāleih'ou''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|pt_br=Lucario|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ar=لوكاريو ''Lucario''|armeaning=Transcription of English name
|gr=Λουκάριο ''Loukário''|grmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=लुकारियो ''Lucario''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Лукарио ''Lukario''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลูคาริโอ ''Lukhario''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
{|width=100%|
| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Ash's Lucario]]
* [[Roy's Lucario]]
* [[Riley's Lucario]]
* [[Maylene's Lucario]]
* [[Korrina's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (M08)]]
* [[Cameron's Lucario]]
| style="vertical-align:top" width=50% |
* [[Hiori's Lucario]]
* [[Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)]]
* [[Lucario (Pokkén)]]
* [[Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Lucario (UNITE)]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world]]
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*{{sbw|Lucario|SmashWiki article on Lucario}}
*{{wp|Lucario|Article on Wikipedia}}

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Master Mayonnaise

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|hometown=Unknown
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'''Master Mayonnaise''' (Japanese: '''マヨネーズ師匠''' ''Master Mayonnaise'') is a recurring character that appeared in {{aniseries|HZ}}, debuting in [[Episode: Mega Evolution]]. He is a [[Mega Evolution]] specialist who lives in [[Lumiose City]] looking for new disciples to train with him.

==History==
===[[Episode: Mega Evolution]]===
[[File:Master Mayonnaise civilian clothes.png|250px|left|thumb|Mayonnaise in regular clothing]]
Master Mayonnaise debuted in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''. He first approached a crowd in order to spread [[Mega Evolution]] to more people, but only ended up catching [[Roy]] and [[Ult]]'s attention. After talking about the basics to them, he gave each of them a [[Mega Ring]] and tasked them with defeating the [[Roy's Lucario|Yellow Flash]] at the [[Lost Mayo Maze]].

In ''[[HZ113|Mega Evolution - Ult]]'', Mayonnaise found Roy and Ult practicing Mega Evolution in an alleyway. Despite failing to defeat the Yellow Flash, Roy and Ult were determined to challenge it again and win. Impressed by the boys' fervor, Mayonnaise informed them that the key to mastering Mega Evolution was the bond between a Trainer and their Pokémon. At Mayonnaise's suggestion, Roy and Ult faced each other in a {{pkmn|battle}} that ended in the former's victory. Mayonnaise criticized Ult's performance, stating that he lost due to not putting his full faith in his {{p|Sableye}}. As he left, Mayonnaise told Ult that as long as he failed to truly connect with Sableye, then he should just give up on trying to achieve Mega Evolution.

In ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', after taking Mayonnaise's words to heart, Roy and Ult once again challenged the Lost Mayo Maze, this time facing off and defeating [[Count Hoisin]] and [[Shōyu]] Ninja. Mayonnaise appeared before the boys and officiated their rematch with the Yellow Flash. As they fought, Ult managed to successfully Mega Evolve Sableye, while Roy formed a connection with the Yellow Flash, causing it to Mega Evolve as well, much to Mayonnaise's surprise. While Sableye eventually lost due to not being used to its Mega-Evolved form, Roy and Crocalor eventually emerged victorious over the Yellow Flash.

Mayonnaise, Count Hoisin, and Shōyu congratulated Roy and Ult for their success and revealed they created the Lost Mayo Maze to serve as a place to strengthen the bonds between Trainers and their Pokémon. Noting that Lucario saw potential in Roy, Mayonnaise suggested that he add it to his team, which Roy happily accepted. Roy and Ult then said farewell to Mayonnaise and his companions, who told the boys that how they utilize Mega Evolution is up to them.

Later, as he prepared to leave Lumiose City, Roy stopped by a clothing shop run by Mayonnaise in civilian clothing to change up his wardrobe.

===[[Rising Again]]===
A year later, in [[HZ131]], Mayonnaise went to visit Roy and Ult. Along the way, he stumbled upon [[Friede]] and took an interest in his {{me|Starmie}}, tailing them insistently and earning their suspicion, though the situation was quickly cleared up once Mayonnaise revealed he was simply curious. He tagged along with Friede and met with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], reuniting with Roy and Ult in the process. Mayonnaise gave a [[Lucarionite Z]] to Roy and then proceeded to have a battle against him, pitting his {{p|Hawlucha}} against Roy's Lucario. Hawlucha's showboating nature initially caused it to lose focus during the battle, but Mayonnaise had it Mega Evolve, granting a huge boost to its attack and defense. With its heightened physical prowess, Mega Hawlucha easily overwhelmed and defeated Lucario. With the battle over, Mayonnaise pointed out Roy and Lucario's failure to use the new Mega Stone, which meant they needed to master their [[aura]] powers even further, and agreed to help them train.

==Character==
At first glance Mayonnaise appears to be an eccentric and bold person, with a bolder passion for teaching people about the power of Mega evolution regardless if they listen or not. Despite this he is a knowledgeable person at heart who knows the principles of Mega Evolution and the importance of bonds between people and Pokemon, offering advice and constructive critisism to trainers and is quick to point out what Trainers are lacking in battle such as Ult's case with his lack of trust in Sableye. Mayonnaise is additionally a skilled and strong trainer, able to Mega Evolve his Hawlucha in battle, and likes using tactical moves like Encore to goad his opponents Pokmon into traps and counterattacks. Just like his Hawlucha, Mayonnaise tends to be a showboater, making poses in battle and when greeting other people.

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Mayonnaise
|pkmn=Hawlucha
|mega=yes
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|img=Master Mayonnaise Hawlucha.png
|cap=Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha
|img2=Master Mayonnaise Mega Hawlucha.png
|cap2=Master Mayonnaise's Mega Hawlucha
|epnum=HZ131
|epname=
|vajp=Tatsuki Kobe
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Hawlucha}} is Master Mayonnaise's only known Pokémon. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. It has a very proud and showboating personality, particularly liking the attention of crowds watching it pose and battle.

In [[HZ131]], Hawlucha was used to battle against Roy's Lucario, eventually Mega Evolving and emerging victorious.

Hawlucha's known moves are {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|Encore}}, {{m|Cross Chop}}, and {{m|Flying Press}}.
}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{white color light}}|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|ja=田中正彦 ''Masahiko Tanaka''
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
| First {{color2|000|Episode: Mega Evolution}} promotional poster <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1958840320361472468</ref>
| Concept art of Master Mayonnaise<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1969325673916612897</ref>
| October 2025 Calendars by {{color2|000|mojacookie}}
|}


==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{white color}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color dark}}"
!Language
!Name
!Origin
|-
|Japanese
|マヨネーズ師匠 ''Mayonnaise-shishō''
|From ''{{wp|mayonnaise}}''
|-
|Korean
|마요네즈 스승 ''Mayonnaise-seuseung''
|From ''mayonnaise''
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|美乃滋老師 ''Měinǎizī Lǎoshī''
|From 美乃滋 ''měinǎizī'' (mayonnaise)
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|蛋黃醬大師 ''Dáanwóngjeung Daaihsī''
|From 蛋黃醬 ''dáanwóngjeung'' (mayonnaise)
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|Steel}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with Key Stones]]

[[es:Maestro Mayonesa]]
[[zh:美乃滋老師]]

Master Mayonnaise

2026-03-14T13:17:21Z

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|size=250px
|caption=Master Mayonnaise
|gender=Male
|eyes=Light blue
|hair=Blond with white highlights
|hometown=Unknown
|region=[[Kalos]]

}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
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|series=''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''
|debut=''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''
|enva=N/A
|jpva=[[Masahiko Tanaka]]
}}
|}
'''Master Mayonnaise''' (Japanese: '''マヨネーズ師匠''' ''Master Mayonnaise'') is a recurring character that appeared in {{aniseries|HZ}}, debuting in [[Episode: Mega Evolution]]. He is a [[Mega Evolution]] specialist who lives in [[Lumiose City]] looking for new disciples to train with him.

==History==
===[[Episode: Mega Evolution]]===
[[File:Master Mayonnaise civilian clothes.png|250px|left|thumb|Mayonnaise in regular clothing]]
Master Mayonnaise debuted in ''[[HZ112|Mega Evolution - Roy]]''. He first approached a crowd in order to spread [[Mega Evolution]] to more people, but only ended up catching [[Roy]] and [[Ult]]'s attention. After talking about the basics to them, he gave each of them a [[Mega Ring]] and tasked them with defeating the [[Roy's Lucario|Yellow Flash]] at the [[Lost Mayo Maze]].

In ''[[HZ113|Mega Evolution - Ult]]'', Mayonnaise found Roy and Ult practicing Mega Evolution in an alleyway. Despite failing to defeat the Yellow Flash, Roy and Ult were determined to challenge it again and win. Impressed by the boys' fervor, Mayonnaise informed them that the key to mastering Mega Evolution was the bond between a Trainer and their Pokémon. At Mayonnaise's suggestion, Roy and Ult faced each other in a {{pkmn|battle}} that ended in the former's victory. Mayonnaise criticized Ult's performance, stating that he lost due to not putting his full faith in his {{p|Sableye}}. As he left, Mayonnaise told Ult that as long as he failed to truly connect with Sableye, then he should just give up on trying to achieve Mega Evolution.

In ''[[HZ114|Mega Evolution - Bonds]]'', after taking Mayonnaise's words to heart, Roy and Ult once again challenged the Lost Mayo Maze, this time facing off and defeating [[Count Hoisin]] and [[Shōyu]] Ninja. Mayonnaise appeared before the boys and officiated their rematch with the Yellow Flash. As they fought, Ult managed to successfully Mega Evolve Sableye, while Roy formed a connection with the Yellow Flash, causing it to Mega Evolve as well, much to Mayonnaise's surprise. While Sableye eventually lost due to not being used to its Mega-Evolved form, Roy and Crocalor eventually emerged victorious over the Yellow Flash.

Mayonnaise, Count Hoisin, and Shōyu congratulated Roy and Ult for their success and revealed they created the Lost Mayo Maze to serve as a place to strengthen the bonds between Trainers and their Pokémon. Noting that Lucario saw potential in Roy, Mayonnaise suggested that he add it to his team, which Roy happily accepted. Roy and Ult then said farewell to Mayonnaise and his companions, who told the boys that how they utilize Mega Evolution is up to them.

Later, as he prepared to leave Lumiose City, Roy stopped by a clothing shop run by Mayonnaise in civilian clothing to change up his wardrobe.

===[[Rising Again]]===
A year later, in [[HZ131]], Mayonnaise went to visit Roy and Ult. Along the way, he stumbled upon [[Friede]] and took an interest in his {{me|Starmie}}, tailing them insistently and earning their suspicion, though the situation was quickly cleared up once Mayonnaise revealed he was simply curious. He tagged along with Friede and met with the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], reuniting with Roy and Ult in the process. Mayonnaise gave a [[Lucarionite Z]] to Roy and then proceeded to have a battle against him, pitting his {{p|Hawlucha}} against Roy's Lucario. Hawlucha's showboating nature initially caused it to lose focus during the battle, but Mayonnaise had it Mega Evolve, granting a boost to its attack power and defense that overwhelmed its opponent. With the battle over, Mayonnaise pointed out Roy and Lucario's failure to use the new Mega Stone, which meant they needed to master their [[aura]] powers even further, and agreed to help them train.

==Character==
At first glance Mayonnaise appears to be an eccentric and bold person, with a bolder passion for teaching people about the power of Mega evolution regardless if they listen or not. Despite this he is a knowledgeable person at heart who knows the principles of Mega Evolution and the importance of bonds between people and Pokemon, offering advice and constructive critisism to trainers and is quick to point out what Trainers are lacking in battle such as Ult's case with his lack of trust in Sableye. Mayonnaise is additionally a skilled and strong trainer, able to Mega Evolve his Hawlucha in battle, and likes using tactical moves like Encore to goad his opponents Pokmon into traps and counterattacks. Just like his Hawlucha, Mayonnaise tends to be a showboater, making poses in battle and when greeting other people.

==Pokémon==
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Master Mayonnaise
|pkmn=Hawlucha
|mega=yes
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|img=Master Mayonnaise Hawlucha.png
|cap=Master Mayonnaise's Hawlucha
|img2=Master Mayonnaise Mega Hawlucha.png
|cap2=Master Mayonnaise's Mega Hawlucha
|epnum=HZ131
|epname=
|vajp=Tatsuki Kobe
|vaen=
|desc={{p|Hawlucha}} is Master Mayonnaise's only known Pokémon. It is capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]]. It has a very proud and showboating personality, particularly liking the attention of crowds watching it pose and battle.

In [[HZ131]], Hawlucha was used to battle against Roy's Lucario, eventually Mega Evolving and emerging victorious.

Hawlucha's known moves are {{m|Acrobatics}}, {{m|Encore}}, {{m|Cross Chop}}, and {{m|Flying Press}}.
}}

==Voice actors==
{{vatable|color={{white color light}}|bordercolor={{steel color dark}}
|ja=田中正彦 ''Masahiko Tanaka''
}}

==Gallery==
===Artwork===
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|-
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{white color}}; overflow:hidden; "| [[File:Pocket Monsters Episode Mega Evolution poster JP.jpg|x350px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{white color}};"| [[File:Master Mayonnaise Concept Artwork.png|x300px]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{white color}};"| [[File:HZ October 2025 Calendar.png|x350px]]
|-
| First {{color2|000|Episode: Mega Evolution}} promotional poster <ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1958840320361472468</ref>
| Concept art of Master Mayonnaise<ref>https://x.com/anipoke_PR/status/1969325673916612897</ref>
| October 2025 Calendars by {{color2|000|mojacookie}}
|}


==Names==
{| class="roundtable" style="background: #{{white color}}; border: 3px solid #{{steel color dark}}"
!Language
!Name
!Origin
|-
|Japanese
|マヨネーズ師匠 ''Mayonnaise-shishō''
|From ''{{wp|mayonnaise}}''
|-
|Korean
|마요네즈 스승 ''Mayonnaise-seuseung''
|From ''mayonnaise''
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|美乃滋老師 ''Měinǎizī Lǎoshī''
|From 美乃滋 ''měinǎizī'' (mayonnaise)
|-
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|蛋黃醬大師 ''Dáanwóngjeung Daaihsī''
|From 蛋黃醬 ''dáanwóngjeung'' (mayonnaise)
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==Related articles==
{{Pokémon Horizons characters|Steel}}
{{Project Anime notice|no}}

[[Category:Animation characters]]
[[Category:Male characters]]
[[Category:Trainers with Key Stones]]

[[es:Maestro Mayonesa]]
[[zh:美乃滋老師]]

Hawlucha (Pokémon)

2026-03-14T13:12:16Z

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{{Pokémon Infobox
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|jtranslit=Ruchaburu
|category=Wrestling
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'''Hawlucha''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ルチャブル''' ''Luchabull'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fighting|Flying}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation VI]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Hawlucha can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Hawlucha''' using the [[Hawluchanite]]. Mega Hawlucha was introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]].

==Biology==
Hawlucha is a bipedal, birdlike {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with colorful plumage. Its head curves into a beak-shape in the front, but its mouth is located in a white patch under the beak's curve. It has a spring green mask-like marking across its face, an orange blaze running from its forehead to the back of its neck, an orange ring around each eye, and a small, red patch at the tip of its beak. There is black space around its eyes, which are yellow with paler yellow sclerae. On the back of its head are three rectangular, tassel-like feathers. Its red, cape-like wings have spring green undersides and are connected to its feathery tail. Near the tip of each wing is a three-clawed hand. Its front is white with a line of red along its neck and the top of its chest. It has small, yellow feet with three toes each.

This forest-dwelling Pokémon prefers to live a quiet and solitary life, which makes the noisy {{p|Primeape}} its natural enemy. Despite its small body, Hawlucha's proficiency in fighting allows it to keep up with bigger fighters, such as {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Hariyama}}. It overwhelms its opponents with quick and nimble moves, exploiting their blind spots and controlling its position in the air with its wings. One of its favorite tactics is to strike from above, because it is difficult for opponents to defend against. Once its foe is driven to exhaustion, Hawlucha is compelled to show off with a flashy finishing move, which it has practiced in the forests it calls home. However, opponents can sometimes exploit its vanity to gain the upper hand.

Hawlucha is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Flying Press}} by leveling up.

===Forms===
Hawlucha can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into Mega Hawlucha.

Mega Hawlucha is considerably larger and bulkier compared to its base form, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution coursing through its muscles.<ref name=ZAsite>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/story-world/pokemon/mega-hawlucha Mega Hawlucha | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]</ref> Its face is black with a gold arrow-like pattern running down from the top, a gold coloration at its snout, and gold eyelash-like decorations around its blank white eyes, giving the impression of a luchador mask. Its head feathers have become longer, and it gains more plumage around its neck, legs (resembling shin guards), and waist (forming a "belt" around it). Its wings have also become sharper and more curved in shape. The three central plumes on its wings have an elaborate black-and-gold patterning on the back at their tips. Mega Hawlucha gains a large, golden chestplate with black stripes around the edges that covers its shoulders and forearms.

Mega Evolution increases Hawlucha's attacking and defensive capabilities, allowing it to use its muscles to tank hits from opponents' moves. It enjoys flexing to show off its newfound strength. Mega Hawlucha's heightened defense also allows it to showboat and display its toughness and beauty, holding out its hands and spreading its wings without worrying about letting its guard down. By luring its opponent into attacking, it is able to retaliate with a flinch-inducing move before diving at them with its signature move.<ref name=ZAsite/>
<gallery widths=250>
File:Mega Hawlucha.png|The arrow on Mega Hawlucha's head<ref name=ZAsite2>(August 28, 2025). [https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/news/mega-hawlucha Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Mega Hawlucha Enters the Ring in Pokémon Legends: Z-A] — Pokémon Official Website</ref>
File:Mega Hawlucha back.png|Mega Hawlucha's back<ref>(August 28, 2025). "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xt4ccSMw870 Mega Hawlucha Makes a Comeback! | Pokémon Legends: Z-A]." [https://www.youtube.com/c/pokemon The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel]. ''[[YouTube]]''.</ref>
</gallery>

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Hawlucha is in charge of [[Hawlucha's Slam School]] and can help Pokémon re-learn or forget unwanted moves free of charge, as well as change {{Abilities}} in exchange for a [[Lucha Token]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex/Header|type=Fighting|type2=Flying}}
{{Dex/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|num2=089|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=Although its body is small, its proficient fighting skills enable it to keep up with big bruisers like {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Hariyama}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=With its wings, it controls its position in the air. It likes to attack from above, a maneuver that is difficult to defend against.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Although its body is small, its proficient fighting skills enable it to keep up with big bruisers like {{p|Machamp}} and {{p|Hariyama}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|t=FFF|v=Alpha Sapphire|entry=With its wings, it controls its position in the air. It likes to attack from above, a maneuver that is difficult to defend against.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=096|label1={{gameIcon|US}}{{gameIcon|UM}}:|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|t=FFF|entry=It overwhelms opponents with quick moves, but sometimes it showboats for too long when it's using a special move and gets itself into a pinch.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|t=FFF|entry=In combat, Hawlucha leaps nimbly about, taking advantage of its opponents' blind spots. It's also skilled at using superb submission holds.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=320|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]], and [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus|Legends: Arceus]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|t=FFF|entry=It drives its opponents to exhaustion with its agile maneuvers, then ends the fight with a flashy finishing move.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|t=FFF|entry=It always strikes a pose before going for its finishing move. Sometimes opponents take advantage of that time to counterattack.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=301|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|num4=181|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Scarlet|t=FFF|entry=Its elegant finishing moves—performed by nimbly leaping around using its wings—are polished in the forest where it was born and raised.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Violet|t=FFF|entry=Hawlucha live quietly without flocking together. They fight constantly with their natural enemies: noisy groups of {{p|Primeape}}.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=With its wings, it controls its position in the air. It likes to attack from above, a maneuver that is difficult to defend against.}}
{{Dex/Form|Mega Hawlucha}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Z-A|t=FFF|entry=Mega Evolution has pumped up all its muscles. Hawlucha flexes to show off its strength.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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| Hawlucha in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Alola Pokédex number|Alola Pokédex}}{{sup/7|USUM}}
| Hawlucha in the {{color2|000|List of Pokémon by Paldea Pokédex number|Paldea Pokédex}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Mountain of Order#Stage 4|Mountain of Order: Stage 4]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Primeval Thicket|Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket]] (All Areas, Entrance Boss)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 25|Area 25: Stage 10]]}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Greninja Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]]Final}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Rainbow Park|Rainbow Park: Stage 58]] [[Blau Salon|Blau Salon: Stage 422]] Event: ''[[Great Challenge|Hawlucha Appears]]'' (Shiny)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters EX|color={{masters color}}|area=Gym Scout [[ticket scout]]: {{sync|Korrina|Hawlucha}}}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems/header|type=Fighting|type2=Flying}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|X|Y|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon X and Y}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Items2|King's Rock|5|X Attack|100|availNote2=[[In-game trade]], }}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|King's Rock|5}}
|}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Hawlucha=====
{{Stats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|HP=78
|Attack=92
|Defense=75
|SpAtk=74
|SpDef=63
|Speed=118
}}

=====Mega Hawlucha=====
{{BaseStats
|type=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|HP=78
|Attack=137
|Defense=100
|SpAtk=74
|SpDef=93
|Speed=118
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fighting
|type2=Flying
|Normal=100
|Fighting=50
|Flying=200
|Poison=100
|Ground=0
|Rock=100
|Bug=25
|Ghost=100
|Steel=100
|Fire=100
|Water=100
|Grass=50
|Electric=200
|Psychic=200
|Ice=200
|Dragon=100
|Dark=50
|Fairy=200
|notes=yes
|flying=yes
|newground=1}}

===Learnset===
Hawlucha is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}} and {{pkmn|Legends: Z-A}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|4|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|8|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|12|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|16|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/level9|24|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|28|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|85|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|32|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|36|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|44|Flying Press|Fighting|Physical|100|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|48|High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|52|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|56|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/levelh/ZA|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|1|10|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|4}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|4|7|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|8|11|Detect|Fighting|Status|—|13}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|12|15|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|20|23|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|24|27|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|26|29|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|9}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|28|31|Bounce|Flying|Physical|85|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|32|35|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|36|39|Flying Press|Fighting|Physical|100|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|40|43|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|44|47|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelZA|52|55|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{gameabbrev9|SV}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM012|Low Kick|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM014|Acrobatics|Flying|Physical|55|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM018|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM027|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM039|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM043|Fling|Dark|Physical|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM055|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM057|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|100|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM060|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM067|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM068|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM073|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||'''||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM122|Encore|Normal|Status|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM130|Helping Hand|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM132|Baton Pass|Normal|Status|—|—|40}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM134|Reversal|Fighting|Physical|—|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM164|Brave Bird|Flying|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM167|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM185|Lunge|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM191|Uproar|Normal|Special|90|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM192|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM197|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|40|90|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM205|Endeavor|Normal|Physical|—|100|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM213|Coaching|Fighting|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM216|Feather Dance|Flying|Status|—|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM221|Throat Chop|Dark|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM229|Upper Hand|Fighting|Physical|65|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}

{{gameabbrev9|ZA}}
{{learnlist/tmh/ZA|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM010|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM011|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|18}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM012|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM017|Protect|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM022|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|9||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM023|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM027|Swift|Normal|Special|60|5}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM028|Dig|Ground|Physical|80|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM029|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM030|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM033|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM035|Endure|Normal|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM043|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM044|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM047|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM055|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|20}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM058|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM065|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM077|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM081|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|8}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM082|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM085|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM095|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM102|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM107|Close Combat|Fighting|Physical|120|12||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM108|Comet Punch|Normal|Physical|30|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM109|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|7}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM113|Low Sweep|Fighting|Physical|65|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM115|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM122|False Swipe|Normal|Physical|40|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM131|Drain Punch|Fighting|Physical|75|7||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM134|Dual Wingbeat|Flying|Physical|45|6||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM135|Dual Chop|Dragon|Physical|45|6}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM146|Skull Bash|Normal|Physical|150|12}}
{{learnlist/tmZA|TM153|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5|*|'''|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0163|Hoothoot}}{{MSP/H|0164|Noctowl}}{{MSP/H|0580|Ducklett}}{{MSP/H|0581|Swanna}}{{MSP/H|0627|Rufflet}}{{MSP/H|0628|Braviary}}{{MSP/H|0628-Hisui|Braviary}}{{tt|*|Noctowl could not learn Defog via level-up prior to Version 3.0.0}}|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|[[File:Bag Mirror Herb SV Sprite.png|40px]]{{tt|*|The Pokémon must hold a Mirror Herb to copy this move from another Pokémon.}}|Entrainment|Normal|Status|—|100|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0106|Hitmonlee}}{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0307|Meditite}}{{MSP/H|0308|Medicham}}{{MSP/H|0391|Monferno}}{{MSP/H|0392|Infernape}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/H|0662|Fletchinder}}{{MSP/H|0663|Talonflame}}{{MSP/H|0815|Cinderace}}{{MSP/H|0973|Flamigo}}|Feint|Normal|Physical|30|100|10|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0198|Murkrow}}{{MSP/H|0302|Sableye}}|Mean Look|Normal|Status|—|—|5|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breed9|{{MSP/H|0107|Hitmonchan}}{{MSP/H|0237|Hitmontop}}{{MSP/H|0448|Lucario}}{{MSP/H|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/H|0619|Mienfoo}}{{MSP/H|0620|Mienshao}}{{MSP/H|0937|Ceruledge}}|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15|grid=7}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}

====Special moves====
{{learnlist/eventh/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[South Province (Area Six)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[South Province (Area Six)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]Lv. 41|Flying Press|Fighting|Physical|100|95|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[South Province (Area Six)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|Quick Guard|Fighting|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/event9|[[South Province (Area Six)|Wild Tera Pokémon]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15}}
{{learnlist/eventf/9|Hawlucha|Fighting|Flying|6}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Flying}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=701
|coset=7
|conto={{p|Meowth}}, {{p|Kecleon}}, {{p|Riolu}}
|recruitment=Talk to after connecting with 400 Pokémon
|P1=Watch and learn from me! Here comes my aerial finishing move! Hy-krah! Hy-krah!
|P2=Ugh… This is not where I would prefer to give up! Hy-krah! Hy-krah!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=701
|walk=1.67
|hp=55
|attack=79
|defense=53
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Fighting|pokemon=Hawlucha
|skill=Hyper Scan
|maxsize=15
|rank=Expert
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=01:00
|effect=It scans the grid and fixes incorrect squares.
|uses=1
|squares=10
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=701
|power=2
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fighting|ndex=701|num=108
|min=50
|max=100
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Rock Break
|skilldesc=Destroys one breakable-rock disruption without fail.
|swapper=Cloud Clear+
|psb=[[Blau Salon|Main stage 422]]
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Fighting|ndex=701S|num=108
|form=Shiny
|min=50
|max=115
|raisemaxlevel=10
|skill=Hammering Streak
|skilldesc=Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.
|amelia=1
|psb=[[Great Challenge#Week 3|Great Challenge (Week 3)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=701
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=186
|attack=195
|defense=153
|fast= {{m|Poison Jab}}, {{m|Low Kick}}
|special= {{m|Flying Press}}, {{m|Aerial Ace}}, {{m|Power-Up Punch}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}
}}
|}
* In {{g|GO}}, Hawlucha can only be caught in Mexico.


===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
{{Evobox/Formes
|sprite1=0701Hawlucha
|name1=Hawlucha
|type1-1=Fighting
|type2-1=Flying
|forme1=Hawlucha
|loc1=Default
|item1=Hawluchanite
|itemfile1=Bag Hawluchanite ZA Sprite.png
|itemsize1=40px
|sprite2=0701Hawlucha-Mega
|forme2=Mega Hawlucha
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Hawluchanite
}}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{evobox-1
|type1=fighting
|type2=flying
|pictype=art
|no1=0701
|name1=Hawlucha
|type1-1=Fighting
|type2-1=Flying}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=fighting|type2=flying}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=VI}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=701|crop=90}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=701|crop=89}}
{{Spritebox/8|ndex=701}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0701}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|701|Hawlucha}}

==In animation==
===Main series===
[[File:Master Mayonnaise Hawlucha.png|thumb|250px|Hawlucha in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
[[File:Carl Hawlucha.png|thumb|left|250px|{{Shiny}} Hawlucha in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
[[File:Master Mayonnaise Mega Hawlucha.png|thumb|250px|[[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Hawlucha in {{aniseries|HZ}}]]
====Major appearances====
=====[[Ash's Hawlucha]]=====
Hawlucha debuted in ''[[XY035|The Forest Champion!]]''. Prior to his capture by {{Ash}}, Hawlucha was the champion of a forest. Later, Ash challenged Hawlucha to battle with the condition that if he wins, Hawlucha will join his [[Party|team]]. Although Hawlucha didn't lose the battle, he decided to join Ash's team anyway.

=====Other=====
A [[Mirror World]] Hawlucha appeared in ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', under the ownership of [[Mirror Ash]]. He was sent out to battle {{TRT}}, but he was defeated due to his timid personality.

A {{Shiny}} Hawlucha, nicknamed "Dark Hawlucha", appeared in ''[[XY051|When Light and Dark Collide!]]'', under the ownership of {{OBP|Carl|XY051}}. It was one of Carl's actors in his Super Pokémon Battle Shows.

A Hawlucha appeared in ''[[JN034|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bea]]. It was used in her [[World Coronation Series]] {{pkmn|battle}} against Ash, where it went up against his {{AP|Farfetch'd}} and won. It was then recalled for {{p|Grapploct}}. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[JN039|Octo-Gridlock at the Gym!]]''. In ''[[JN085|Battle Three With Bea!]]'' and ''[[JN086|A Battle of Mega Versus Max!]]'', it took part in Ash's third battle against Bea.

In ''[[JN122|It's... Champion Time!]]'', [[Diantha]]'s Hawlucha was briefly seen during a montage of her and {{an|Leon}}'s [[Masters Eight Tournament]] battle.

In [[HZ131]], a Hawlucha capable of [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolving]] appeared under the ownership of [[Master Mayonnaise]]. It battled against [[Roy's Lucario]] and won.

====Minor appearances====
A Hawlucha appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''.

====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Kalos}}
{{Animedexbody|XY035|Hawlucha|Ash's Pokédex|Hawlucha, the Wrestling Pokémon. Possessing an artistic way of executing its moves, Hawlucha takes great pride in their elegance.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}}
{{Animedexheader|Galar}}
{{Animedexbody|JN034|Hawlucha|Goh's Rotom Phone|Hawlucha, the Wrestling Pokémon. A {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Flying}} type. Using its wings, Hawlucha can control its position in the air. It overpowers opponents with lightning-fast moves.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Galar}}

===POKÉTOON===
A Hawlucha appeared during a flashback in ''[[PT19|Another Day with Gardevoir]]'', under the ownership of a {{tc|Scientist}}.

==In the manga==
[[File:Essentia Hawlucha Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Hawlucha in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Movie adaptations===
[[Ash's Hawlucha]] appeared in ''{{ma|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction}}''.

===Pokémon Journeys===
A Hawlucha appeared in ''[[JNM11|Solitary and Menacing!]]'', under the ownership of [[Bea]].

===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS584|Hawlucha Attacks]]'', [[Emma|Essentia]] used four Hawlucha to attack [[Professor Sycamore]] at [[Anistar City]]. They were soon defeated by {{adv|X}} and his newly acquired {{p|Pinsir}}, [[nickname]]d Rute.

A [[Dynamax]] Hawlucha appeared in ''[[PASS25|Rumble!! The Horrific Darkest Day]]''.
{{-}}

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

==Trivia==
[[File:Hawlucha vs Machamp poster.jpg|thumb|200px|"Hawlucha vs. Machamp" promotional poster for [[Pokémon Legends: Z-A]]<ref>(August 26, 2025). [https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1960326805530812716 Tweet] by Pokémon (@Pokemon). Twitter</ref>]]
* Hawlucha is the only {{type|Flying}} Pokémon in the {{egg3|Human-Like}}.
** As of [[Generation IX]], it is the only Pokémon that is in both the {{egg|Human-Like}} and {{egg|Flying}} Egg Groups.
* Mega Hawlucha was first revealed in a short video titled "[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYCOc3SiU7A FULL MATCH: Hawlucha vs. Machamp!]", which was released on August 28, 2025.
** Mega Hawlucha was the first Mega Evolution of a non-Mythical Generation VI Pokémon to be revealed.
* Hawlucha is featured on the utility hole of [[Lumiose City]]'s [[Jaune District]] and represents joviality.<ref>[[Mission (Legends: Z-A)#Side missions|Couver]]: ''"Each series of Pokémon utility holes has a theme. [...] The Bleu District's theme is said to be "modesty," Magenta should be "grace," and Jaune, "joviality.""'' ({{g|Legends: Z-A}} — [[Mega Dimension]])</ref>

===Origin===
Hawlucha appears to be based on a combination of a {{wp|bird of prey}} (its English name suggests it is based on a {{wp|hawk}}) and a {{wp|lucha libre|luchador}}, and may also draw inspiration from Aztec {{wp|eagle warrior}}s. The clawed wings resemble those of a juvenile {{wp|hoatzin}}, and its coloration may be based on the male {{wp|resplendent quetzal}}. Hawlucha's green, white and red color scheme may be inspired by the {{wp|flag of Mexico}}, which fits its lucha libre inspiration. Its eagle-like design and the gold color on Mega Hawlucha may be inspired by the {{wp|golden eagle}} featured on the flag. Hawlucha debuting in the [[Kalos]] region may be a reference to {{wp|wrestling mask|masked wrestling}} originating in {{wp|Paris}}.


Mega Hawlucha's face resembles various designs of {{wp|wrestling mask|luchador masks}}. The thin head feathers and covered eyes may also be inspired by {{wp|falconry training and technique|falconry hoods}}. The covered eyes may also be inspired by {{wp|nictitating membrane|nictitating membranes}}. Mega Hawlucha may also take further inspiration from Aztec culture, with ornamentation resembling Aztec ceremonial garb.

====Name origin====
Hawlucha may be a combination of ''hawk'' and ''{{wp|lucha libre}}'', a form of Latin American professional wrestling.

Luchabull may be a combination of ''lucha libre'' and ''bull''.
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==In other languages==
{{Other languages|type=Fighting|type2=Flying
|ja=ルチャブル ''Luchabull''|jameaning=From ''{{wp|lucha libre}}'' and ''bull''
|fr=Brutalibré|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|brutalité|brutality}}'' and ''lucha libre''
|es=Hawlucha|esmeaning=Same as English name
|de=Resladero|demeaning=From ''Wrestling'', ''{{tt|Adler|eagle}}'', and ''{{tt|-ero|Spanish agentive suffix}}''
|it=Hawlucha|itmeaning=Same as English name
|ko=루차불 ''Luchabull''|komeaning=Transcription of its Japanese name
|zh_cmn=摔角鷹人 / 摔角鹰人 ''Shuāijiǎoyīngrén''{{tt|*|Games}} 戰鬥飛鳥 ''Zhàndòufēiniǎo''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|摔角 ''shuāijiǎo''|wrestling}}, {{tt|鷹 / 鹰 ''yīng''|eagle}}, and {{tt|人 ''rén''|person}} From {{tt|戰鬥 ''zhàndòu''|battle}} and {{tt|飛鳥 ''fēiniǎo''|bird}}
|zh_yue=摔角鷹人 ''Sēutgokyīngyàhn''{{tt|*|Games}} 戰鬥飛鳥 ''Jindaufēiníuh''{{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII media}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|摔角 ''sēutgok''|wrestling}}, {{tt|鷹 ''yīng''|eagle}}, and {{tt|人 ''yàhn''|person}} From {{tt|戰鬥 ''jindau''|battle}} and {{tt|飛鳥 ''fēiníuh''|bird}}
|pt_br=Hawlucha|pt_brmeaning=Same as English name
|hi=हॉलूचा ''Hawlucha''|himeaning=Transcription of English name
|ru=Хавлуча ''Khavlucha''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=ลูจาบูล ''Luchabun''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==References==
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==Related articles==
* [[Ash's Hawlucha]]
* [[Mega Evolution]]
* [[Rogue Mega Evolution]]

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