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Lucario ルカリオ Lucario #448
File:Art-Lucario.jpg Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type Fighting Steel Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Aura Pokémon
Abilities Steadfast or Inner Focus Inner Focus Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #116 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′11″ Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3′11″/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 119.0 lbs. Imperial 54.0 kg Metric 119.0 lbs./54.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ground and Humanshape groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 204 Battle Exp.: 2041*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

Lucario evolves from Riolu by leveling up during the day if its Happiness has reached a certain point.

Biology

Physiology

Lucario is a bipedal, jackal-like Pokémon that's around four feet in height. Lucario's forepaws are now black and the rounded bumps on the back are now pointed spikes. In addition, there's a third spike on Lucario's chest. Lucario's snout and ears have also grown longer since its evolution from Riolu. Lucario also now has a yellow torso.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Lucario are sensitive to a special type of energy called aura. Lucario can study these waves to predict the movements of their opponents, and use them to track anyone. They can also guide the waves offensively to create explosive balls of aura energy (such as Aura Sphere, one of only two non-legendaries to learn that move). Lucario are also able understand human speech; some people say that Lucario can also speak it, though only one has reportedly done so.

Behavior

Habitat

Lucario usually live deep in mountains far from people to improve their skills.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

The Lucario in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew was shown eating berries and was introduced to chocolate by Max.

In the anime

In the Pokémon movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Lucario is considered a legend from olden times to the town where it appears in front of Ash Ketchum and his friends, and mistakes Ash for its old friend Sir Aaron due to his similar aura.

Lucario also makes a cameo in the theme songs Battle Frontier and Together.

Lucario's first appearance in an actual episode was in DP066, under the ownership of Maylene.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga, like in games, it appears under the ownership of Riley

In the TCG

Main article: Lucario (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Lucario is a playable character. It is unlocked by encountering it in The Subspace Emissary either from choosing it to battle and claim victory over Meta Knight or vice-versa. It can also be unlocked by playing 100 brawls or beating Target Smash!! on all difficulty levels (in either 1 or 2-player modes). Lucario also appears to be able to talk, while using his Final Smash he says "Watch the power of Aura." Lucario's fighting style revolves around aura manipulation and the concept of "high risk, high return"; the more damage Lucario has taken, the more it can deal. Its power is at its peak when it has taken 200% damage, and is in last place during a fight.

Codec information (on Shadow Moses Island)

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

Trophy information

Classic Mode: Lucario

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

All-Star Mode: Aura Storm

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

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, Alakazam tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15,000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top rank - the Lucario rank - at which point the Lucario statue will be displayed outside the rescue base.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

Generation IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.
Start	Quick Attack
	Foresight
	Detect
	Metal Claw
	Dark Pulse
6	Counter
11	Force Palm
15	Feint
19	Bone Rush
24	Metal Sound
29	Me First
33	Swords Dance
37	Aura Sphere
42	Close Combat
47	Dragon Pulse
51	ExtremeSpeed

By TM/HM

Generation IV
#	Move	Type	Cat.
TM01	Focus Punch
TM03	Water Pulse
TM04	Calm Mind
TM05	Roar
TM06	Toxic
TM08	Bulk Up
TM10	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day
TM15	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance
TM21	Frustration
TM23	Iron Tail
TM26	Earthquake
TM27	Return
TM28	Dig
TM29	Psychic
TM29	Shadow Ball
TM31	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team
TM39	Rock Tomb
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM45	Attract
TM52	Focus Blast
TM56	Fling
TM58	Endure
TM59	Dragon Pulse
TM60	Drain Punch
TM65	Shadow Claw
TM66	Payback
TM68	Giga Impact
TM71	Stone Edge
TM75	Swords Dance
TM78	Captivate
TM79	Dark Pulse
TM80	Rock Slide
TM82	Sleep Talk
TM83	Natural Gift
TM84	Poison Jab
TM87	Swagger
TM90	Substitute
TM91	Flash Cannon
HM04	Strength
HM06	Rock Smash
HM08	Rock Climb

By breeding

• Agility
• Bite
• Blaze Kick
• Bullet Punch
• Cross Chop
• Crunch
• Detect
• Hi Jump Kick
• Iron Defense
• Low Kick
• Mind Reader
• Sky Uppercut
• Vacuum Wave

By tutoring

Side game data

Template:Side game

Evolution

Sprite

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006 with the announcement of the title of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
• Before Pokémon Diamond and Pearl were released, many believed Lucario to be a legendary Pokémon, based on its starring role in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. This has since been proven untrue, as it is readily available in the Generation IV games, and even evolves from a Pokémon, Riolu.
• This makes it the first non-legendary Pokémon to be in a central role in a Pokémon movie.
• Lucario is the only Pokémon other than the Cubone evolutionary family to learn Template:M2 attack.
• Lucario is one of three Pokémon on the player's team in the demo version of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Lucario is the first Template:Type2 and Template:Type2 Pokémon to be a fighter in the Super Smash Bros. series. On another note, Lucario is the first playable Pokémon to speak. However, in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Melee, Mewtwo can communicate in its victory poses.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Lucario.
• Lucario is the only Template:Type2 Pokémon that receives double damage from Template:Type2 moves.
• Three important non-playable characters of the Diamond and Pearl games own a Lucario: Maylene, Riley, and Cynthia.
• In Pokémon Ranger Batonnage, Lucario is the only 1 out of 3 guardians of the drops that is not a legendary.

Origin

Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god Anubis, who has the head of a jackal. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. Boxing is a sport that is believed to have origins in Egypt. The black appendages on the back of its head are used to detect the auras of creatures and objects around it. While Lucario reads aura, it closes its eyes, and thus the appendages and the way they look "tied" around its face appear to be based on someone being blindfolded.

Name origin

Lucario's name may be orikaru said syllabicly-backwards, which is Japanese for oracle. It may also be a reference to Cairo, Egypt. The "lu" may come from "lupine," meaning "wolf," in reference to its canine-like appearance.

In other languages

• German: Lucario
• French: Lucario
• Korean: 루카리오 Lucario

Related articles

• Sir Aaron
• Lucario (anime)
• Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
• Maylene's Lucario

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Wave Guiding Hero, the fanlisting for Lucario.

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