Lucario (Pokémon)

{{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=2 |form2=Mega Lucario |image2=0448Lucario-Mega.png |mega=Lucarionite |ndex=0448 |type1=Fighting |type2=Steel |category=Aura |height-ftin=3'11" |height-m=1.2 |height-ftin2=4'03" |height-m2=1.3 |weight-lbs=119.0 |weight-kg=54.0 |weight-lbs2=126.8 |weight-kg2=57.5 |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 |expyield=184 |oldexp=204 |lv100exp=1,059,860 |gendercode=31 |color=Blue |catchrate=45 |body=06 |pokefordex=lucario |generation=4 |friendship=70 }} '''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 [[level]]ed up with high [[friendship]] during the [[Time#Time-based evolutions|day]]. Lucario can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Lucario''' using the [[Lucarionite]]. ==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. It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot. It has developed four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Lucario reads or manipulates [[aura]], a special energy that it senses. [[File:Ash Lucario Aura vision.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario using its [[aura]] vision to sense aura.]] Lucario can study auras to predict the movements of its opponents and track their quarry. With sufficient training, a Lucario can read auras to understand how living beings are feeling from more than half a mile (1 kilometer) away. 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, 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. As [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] Lucario, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. It develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes are now orange-colored. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Its aura heightens throughout its body, which formed black markings on its blue fur.<ref>http://www.pokemonxy.com/en-us/pokemon/mega_pokemon/#Lucario</ref> In [[Kalos]], Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega Evolution. People call Mega Lucario's fighting style heartless due to it being bathed in the explosive energy of Mega Evolution, awakening its combative instincts and causing it to not show any mercy to any of its opponents. 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 one {{OBP|Lucario|M08}} was seen eating {{Berries}} and plants like roses. It has also been seen eating chocolate, even though chocolate is not part of its natural diet. In [[Generation IX]], {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Meteor Mash}}, and {{m|Vacuum Wave}} are Lucario's [[signature move]]s. ==In the anime== ===Main series=== [[File:Ash Lucario.png|thumb|left|250px|Lucario in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] [[File:Ash Mega Lucario.png|thumb|250px|Mega Lucario in the anime]] ====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 main 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 was often seen [[Walking Pokémon|outside of its Poké Ball]]. =====[[Korrina's Lucario]]===== {{an|Korrina}}'s Lucario debuted in ''[[XY030|Mega Revelations!]]'' as her [[walking Pokémon]]. 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. =====[[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}}. =====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 it 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}} ===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:Korrina Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Lucario in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] [[File:Korrina Mega Lucario Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures]] [[File:Ash Lucario JNM.png|200px|thumb|Lucario in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}]] ===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=== ===={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}==== {{main|Riley's Lucario}} In [[Pokémon Adventures]], like the {{pkmn|games}}, [[Riley]] owns a Lucario, which first appeared in ''[[PS378|Grumpy Gliscor]]''. ===={{chap|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: The Series=== {{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|x200px|Lucario's official artwork for Pokkén Tournament]] ===[[Pokkén Tournament]]=== {{Main|Lucario (Pokkén)}} Lucario is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. Its moves include {{m|Force Palm}}, {{m|Bone Rush}}, {{m|Extreme Speed}}, and multiple variations of {{m|Aura Sphere}}. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast. ===[[Super Smash Bros. series]]=== {{main|Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)}} {{-}} ==Game data== ===NPC appearances=== * {{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}}. ===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 Auras 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 Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.}} |} |} {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=034|label1={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}} {{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 {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}} {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=By reading the aura of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}} |} |} {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|num1=063|label1=Central|reg2=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|entry=By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} 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 {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away.}} |} |} {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=280|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=378|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|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 {{tt|half a mile|one kilometer}} away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.}} {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|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|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 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|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|entry=Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.}} |} |} {{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|num1=299|reg2=Galar|num2=135|label2=Crown Tundra|reg3=Sinnoh|num3=116|reg4=Hisui|num4=224}} {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|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|entry=It can tell what people are thinking. Only Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon'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. I have given the name “aura” to this power.}} |} |} {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|num1=164}} {{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/Footer}} {|style="margin:auto; text-align:center; border:3px solid #{{steel color}}; background:#{{fighting color}}; font-size:80%; border-radius: 10px" |- |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}| [[File:Pokedex Image Lucario SM.png|x200px]] |style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}| [[File:Pokedex Image Lucario-Mega SM.png|x200px]] |style="{{roundy|0px}} border-radius: 5px; border:2px solid #{{fighting color light}}; background:#{{fighting color light}}| 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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Powerful Tag Lucario|Japanese|Japan|50|June 1 to 22, 2012|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation V)#Lucario}} {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|ORAS}}|Mega Campaign Lucario|All|Japan|100|January 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of local event Pokémon distributions (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 (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 (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 (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 serial code event Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII)#Lucario}} |} =====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}} |} ===Held Items=== {{HeldItems|type=Fighting|type2=Steel |event1=Metal Coat|event1type=None|event1rar=100 |event2=Leftovers|event2type=None|event2rar=100 |event3=Persim Berry|event3type=Berry|event3rar=100 |event4=Lucarionite|event4type=None|event4rar=100 }} ===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}} ====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=== ====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== {{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}} ====By [[TM]]==== {{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/tmf/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}} ====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== {{learnlist/breedh/9|Lucario|Fighting|Steel|4}} {{learnlist/breed9||Bite|Dark|Physical|60|100|25}} {{learnlist/breed9||Bullet Punch|Steel|Physical|40|100|30||'''}} {{learnlist/breed9||Circle Throw|Fighting|Physical|60|90|10||'''}} {{learnlist/breed9||Cross Chop|Fighting|Physical|100|80|5||'''}} {{learnlist/breed9||Detect|Fighting|Status|—|—|5}} {{learnlist/breed9||High Jump Kick|Fighting|Physical|130|90|10||'''}} {{learnlist/breed9||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}} ===Side game data=== {{Spindata/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}} {{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448 |body=1 |rate=-10 |IQ=C }} |- {{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={{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest characters|Nagayoshi}} and '''[[Ranmaru]]''' }} |- {{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. }} |- {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fighting|ndex=448 |hatch=N/A |buddy=5 |candy=Lucario |evolution=N/A |stamina=172 |attack=236 |defense=144 |fast={{m|Counter}}, {{m|Bullet Punch}} |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}} }} |} In {{g|GO}}, Lucario can be obtained by completing the [[Special Research]], ''Level 48 Challenge''. ===Evolution=== {{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}}<br>{{color2|000|Level|Level up}} with<br>high {{color2|000|friendship}}<br><small>during the {{color2|000|Time|day}}</small> |breed={{MS/9|Egg|Pokémon Egg}}<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Breeding|Breed}} |no2=0448 |name2=Lucario |type1-2=Fighting |type2-2=Steel}} ===Forms=== ====Mega Evolution==== {{Evobox/Formes |sprite1=0448Lucario |name1=Lucario |type1-1=Fighting |type2-1=Steel |forme1=Lucario |loc1=Default |item1=Lucarionite |sprite2=0448Lucario-Mega |type1-2=Fighting |type2-2=Steel |forme2=Mega Lucario |loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Lucarionite }} ===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}} {{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=448|form1=M}} {{Spritebox/8/MegaLA|ndex=448}} {{Spritebox/Footer|448|Lucario}} ==Trivia== [[File:Dusty.png|thumb|200px|Dusty's Lucario costume]] * Because of its debut in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'' {{pkmn|movie}} ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', Lucario appears in the original versions of {{so|Battle Frontier}} 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. ===Origin=== Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god of funerals and the dead, {{wp|Anubis}}, who has the head of an {{wp|African golden wolf}}. Anubis's role in {{wp|Egyptian mythology}} was to judge the hearts of deceased souls based on their actions during their life. This resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. {{wp|Boxing}} is a sport that is believed to have origins in Egypt. The markings on Lucario's face resemble a mask. The rings around its shoulders may be inspired by {{wp|iron rings}} used in martial arts. The four appendages on Lucario's head, together with the shape drawn by its mask (a bisected ring), may suggest inspiration from a {{wp|khakkhara}}, which in popular depictions can respond to spiritual energies similarly to how Lucario's appendages act when it senses aura. The appendages and the conical protrusions on Lucario's hands and chest may draw inspiration from the {{wp|jackal's horn}}, which is a conical growth that can grow on the back of a {{wp|golden jackal}}'s head that is believed to have magic powers in some regions. Lucario's golden-yellow shiny coloration may be drawn from the African golden wolf and the golden jackal. ====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 ''{{wp|Egyptian wolf|Canis lupaster lupaster}}'' (Egyptian wolf), 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, anime}} ''Louhkāleih'āu''<br>路卡利奧{{tt|*|M08}} ''Louhkāleih'ou''|zh_yuemeaning=Transcription of Japanese name |ar=لوكاريو ''Lucario''|armeaning=Transcription of English name |gr=Λουκάριο ''Loukário''|grmeaning=Transcription of English name |ru=Лукарио ''Lukario''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name |th=ลูคาริโอ ''Lukhario''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name }} <br clear="left"> ==Related articles== {|width=100%| | style="vertical-align:top" width=50% | * [[Ash's Lucario]] * [[Riley's Lucario]] * [[Maylene's Lucario]] * [[Korrina's Lucario]] * [[Lucario (M08)]] | style="vertical-align:top" width=50% | * [[Cameron's Lucario]] * [[Hiori's Lucario]] * [[Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)]] * [[Lucario (Pokkén)]] * [[Mega Evolution]] |} ==References== <references /> ==External links== *{{wp|Lucario|Article on Wikipedia}} *{{sbw|Lucario|SmashWiki article on Lucario}} {{-}} {{Smash Bros.}}<br> {{PokémonPrevNext/Head|type=Fighting|type2=Steel}} {{PokémonPrevNext/Pokémon|type=Fighting|prevnum=0447|prev=Riolu|nextnum=0449|next=Hippopotas}} |} {{Project Pokédex notice}} [[Category:Pokémon that appeared in the anime before their game debut]] [[de:Lucario]] [[es:Lucario]] [[fr:Lucario]] [[it:Lucario]] [[ja:ルカリオ]] [[zh:路卡利欧]]