Lucario (#0448) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk110103–178202–350

Def7067–134130–262

SpA115108–183211–361

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe9085–156166–306

Total525Higher than 80% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 90). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Lucario outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug¼×Rock¼×Dark½×Dragon½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 6 types

FlyingGhostWaterElectricPsychicFairy

Abilities

Steadfast
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Inner Focus
Prevents flinching.
JustifiedHidden ability
Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#48 of 262 used

▲ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

Same as Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Lucarionite Z (84.4%) · Inner Focus (88.6%) · Modest (43%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (35.2%)

Moves Aura Sphere, Flash Cannon, Detect, Protect

Singles

#7 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▼ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Lucarionite Z (79.6%) · Inner Focus (82.3%) · Timid (55.4%) · HP 2 / SpA 32 / Spe 32 (49%)

Moves Dark Pulse, Nasty Plot, Aura Sphere, Flash Cannon

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

1.83% of teams · rank #70 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Life Orb
Ability: Inner Focus
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Normal

Close Combat
Extreme Speed
Swords Dance
Crunch

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players1.94%
Rated 1500+1.64%
Rated 1630+1.83%
Rated 1760+1.17%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.83%

Moves

Close Combat83.5%
Extreme Speed77%
Swords Dance75.9%
Crunch42.7%
Meteor Mash32.3%
Flash Cannon18.5%
Nasty Plot18.4%
Vacuum Wave14.3%
Dark Pulse14.2%
Shadow Ball6.9%

Items

Life Orb79%
Air Balloon12.2%
Focus Sash6.3%
Choice Specs1.4%
Lum Berry0.6%
Rocky Helmet0.2%

Abilities

76.4%
16.4%
7.3%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe55.3%
Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe20.5%
Modest 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe10.8%
Hasty 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe5.4%
Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe3%

Tera types

Normal76%
Fighting16.7%
Ghost5.5%
Grass0.6%

Common teammates

Mimikyu63.8%
Diancie53.1%
Necrozma50.1%
Flygon47.5%
Froslass44.6%
Kleavor25%
Entei17.2%
Noivern13.9%

Evolution

#0447RioluFighting
1. Level up with high friendship (day)#0448LucarioFightingSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 26

EvoAura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

1CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

1DetectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.FightingStatus——5

1FeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

1Final GambitInflicts damage equal to the user’s remaining HP. User faints.FightingSpec—100%5

1Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

1Life DewEach Pokemon on the user's side restores 1/4 of its maximum HP, rounded half up.WaterStatus——10

1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

1ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

1Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

1ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

1Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

12CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20

16Work UpRaises the user’s Attack and Special Attack by one stage each.NormalStatus——30

20Force PalmHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.FightingPhys60100%10

24Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

28Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

32Quick GuardPrevents any priority moves from hitting friendly Pokémon this turn.FightingStatus——15

36Bone RushHits 2-5 times in one turn.GroundPhys2590%10

40Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

44Heal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10

48Meteor MashHas a 20% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys9090%10

52Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

56Extreme SpeedInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%5

60Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 61

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM213CoachingRaises the target's Attack and Defense by 1 stage. Fails if there is no ally adjacent to the user.FightingStatus——10

TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

TM229Upper HandThe user reacts to the target's movement and strikes with the heel of its palm, making the target flinch. This move fails if the target is not readying a priority move.FightingPhys65100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Aura Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Field

Original Sinnoh#116Extended Sinnoh#116Updated Unova#034Central Kalos#063Original Alola#280Original Poni#095Updated Alola#378Updated Poni#125Galar#299Crown Tundra#135Hisui#224Paldea#164Kitakami#065Lumiose#136

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.
Legends: Arceus
It can tell what people are thinking. Only Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon’s trust.
Shield
It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.
Sword
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.
Ultra Moon
It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.
Ultra Sun
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.
Moon
Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.
Sun
By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to LUCARIO, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
Platinum · Black · White
By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Pearl · X · Omega Ruby
It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
Diamond

Names around the world

Japanese: ルカリオ
Japanese (romaji): Lucario
Korean: 루카리오
Chinese (Traditional): 路卡利歐
Chinese (Simplified): 路卡利欧
French: Lucario
German: Lucario
Spanish: Lucario
Italian: Lucario

Sprites

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Training

EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA
Catch rate: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 184
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: FieldHuman-Like
Gender: ♂ 87.5%♀ 12.5%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Roaring-Sea CavesSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67

Shield: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Roaring-Sea CavesSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67

Sword: The Isle of Armor 3 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Shield 7 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword 8 areas

Dusty Bowl (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
North Lake Miloch (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Ultra Moon 1 area

Poni GroveSOS Battle · Lv 52–55

Ultra Sun 1 area

Poni GroveSOS Battle · Lv 52–55

Moon 1 area

Poni GroveSOS Battle · Lv 52–55

Sun 1 area

Poni GroveSOS Battle · Lv 52–55

Y 1 area

Tower of MasteryReceive as a gift · Lv 32

X 1 area

Tower of MasteryReceive as a gift · Lv 32