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Lucario

LucarioFighting Steel
  • cloudy
  • snow
Lucario is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Lucario is a Fighting and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,703 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Force Palm / Aura Sphere. It is boosted by Cloudy and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Lucario Stats and Max CP

236 ATK
144 DEF
172 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3056 CP
Lvl 40
2703 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1930 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1544 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1158 CP

Lucario's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#84
FightingFighting-type
#12
SteelSteel-type
#16
Great LeagueGreat League
#495
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#307

Lucario Type Chart

Lucario takes increased damage from:Lucario takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting160.0%
FireFire160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Lucario takes reduced damage from:Lucario takes reduced damage from:

BugBug39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
RockRock39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Lucario best moveset

Moves

Force Palm + Aura Sphere

Fighting
FightingForce Palm
FightingAura Sphere
Lucario's best Fighting-type moveset is Force Palm / Aura Sphere, with 18.49 DPS and 289.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Lucario ranks #12 (B Tier) as a Fighting attacker with that moveset.

Force Palm + Meteor Mash

Steel
FightingForce Palm
SteelMeteor Mash
Lucario's best Steel-type moveset is Force Palm / Meteor Mash, with 16.84 DPS and 263.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy and Snow weather. Lucario ranks #16 (B Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
1.FightingForce PalmFightingAura Sphere16.0018.49289.4
2.FightingForce PalmSteelMeteor Mash14.5716.84263.6
3.FightingCounterFightingAura Sphere14.4616.72261.7
4.SteelBullet PunchFightingAura Sphere14.0716.26254.6
5.FightingCounterSteelMeteor Mash13.5415.66245.1
6.SteelBullet PunchSteelMeteor Mash13.0515.09236.3
7.FightingForce PalmGhostShadow Ball11.7013.53211.8
8.FightingCounterGhostShadow Ball11.5013.30208.2
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Fast Attacks

  • FightingCounter1391.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Counter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Counter has no special effects.
    See Counter details page ↗
  • FightingForce Palm *10161.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Force Palm
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy16
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage13
    Energy10

    Effects
    Force Palm has no special effects.
    See Force Palm details page ↗
  • SteelBullet Punch10111.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Bullet Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy11
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.4s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy7

    Effects
    Bullet Punch has no special effects.
    See Bullet Punch details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • ElectricThunder Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunder Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.9s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy40

    Effects
    Thunder Punch has no special effects.
    See Thunder Punch details page ↗
  • FightingClose Combat1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Close Combat details page ↗
  • FightingPower-Up Punch50332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Power-Up Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage50
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 1.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy35

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Power-Up Punch has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    See Power-Up Punch details page ↗
  • FightingAura Sphere100502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aura Sphere
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy40

    Effects
    Aura Sphere has no special effects.
    See Aura Sphere details page ↗
  • FireBlaze Kick40331.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Blaze Kick
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage40
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy35

    Effects
    Blaze Kick has no special effects.
    See Blaze Kick details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • SteelMeteor Mash100502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Meteor Mash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.2s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Meteor Mash has no special effects.
    See Meteor Mash details page ↗
  • SteelFlash Cannon1001002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Flash Cannon has no special effects.
    See Flash Cannon details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Lucario's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Lucario's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Lucario has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Lucario CP Chart

CP Chart

Lucario reaches a maximum of 2,703 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,469–1,544 CP, rising to 1,837–1,930 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,102–1,158 CP.

Max CPMax CP2703 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1102 CP - 1158 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1469 CP - 1544 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1469 CP - 1544 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1837 CP - 1930 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Lucario Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
138 CP2119 CP3201 CP
4283 CP5364 CP6446 CP
7527 CP8609 CP9690 CP
10772 CP11849 CP12926 CP
131004 CP141081 CP151158 CP
161235 CP171313 CP181390 CP
191467 CP201544 CP211621 CP
221699 CP231776 CP241853 CP
251930 CP262008 CP272085 CP
282162 CP292239 CP302317 CP
312355 CP322394 CP332432 CP
342471 CP352510 CP362548 CP
372587 CP382625 CP392664 CP
402703 CP412737 CP422772 CP
432806 CP442841 CP452876 CP
462912 CP472947 CP482983 CP
493019 CP503056 CP

Pokédex information

Sinnoh
Pokédex Number#448
Height1.2 m
Weight54 kg
RegionGeneration 4
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
RioluRiolu
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
LucarioLucario
LucarioLucario
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Lucario (Mega)Mega Lucario
  • Riolu evolves into Lucario which costs 50 Candy.
  • Lucario can transform into Mega Lucario through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Mega Pokémon that boost Lucario

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Lucario's Fighting and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Lucario.

Fighting Fighting

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Lucario Candy296 Lucario Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Lucario Candy10 Lucario Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Lucario Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Lucario Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Lucario Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Lucario Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Lucario Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Lucario Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Lucario Candy-

Lucario Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Lucario from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Lucario in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Lucario family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Lucario in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

RioluRiolu
LucarioLucario
Mega Lucario (Mega)Mega Lucario
Mega Lucario Z (Mega Z)Mega Lucario Z

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
LucarioLucarioLucarioScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmLucarioLucario
0.59 m0.6 m1.2 m1.8 m2.1 m

Lucario's height ranges from 0.59 m to 2.1 m, with the average being 1.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Lucario in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.588 m0.6 m
1′11″1′12″
XS0.6 m1.2 m
1′12″3′11″
M0.9 m1.5 m
2′11″4′11″
XL1.5 m1.8 m
4′11″5′11″
XXL1.8 m2.1 m
5′11″6′11″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Lucario

Lucario high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Lucario. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Lucario Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

LucarioLucarioLucarioLucario

Lucario Pokédex entries

Sinnoh
VersionsPokédex entry
DiamondIt has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
PearlBy catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Platinum, Black, WhiteA well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt’s said that no foe can remain invisible to LUCARIO, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
Black 2, White 2By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
X, Omega RubyBy catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Y, Alpha SapphireBy reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
SunNot only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.
MoonThey 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.
Ultra SunIt concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.
Ultra MoonLucario reads its opponent’s feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.
SwordIt controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.
ShieldIt can tell what people are thinking. Only Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon’s trust.
Legends: ArceusA 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Lucario’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fighting and Steel-type Pokémon, Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Lucario in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Lucario in Pokémon GO are Force Palm and Aura Sphere. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 18.487 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 289.392.

How does Lucario perform in Raids?

Lucario struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Lucario rank as a Fighting-type attacker?

Lucario is a B-Tier Fighting-type attacker, ranking at number #12 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Lucario rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Lucario is a B-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #16 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Lucario?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Lucario: Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Heracross, Mega Blaziken, Mega Medicham, Mega Staraptor, Mega Lopunny, Mega Lucario, Mega Gallade, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Falinks, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

What is Lucario’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Lucario’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2703 CP and 3056 CP at Level 50.

Can Lucario be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Lucario can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Lucario Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Lucario cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.