Lucario

How Shiny is Acquired

Evolution

Original
Shiny

Pokemon Ratings

Attacker Tier List See all A+ Tier

Great League PVP Rating See all 2.5 / 5

Ultra League PVP Rating See all 3 / 5

Master League PVP Rating See all 2.5 / 5

Pokemon Stats

Steel

Type

54.00 kg Weight

1.20 m Height

Pokemon Max CP

Level 50: 3,056

Level 40: 2,703

Level 25: 1,930 (Raid + Weather)

Level 20: 1,544 (Raid)

Level 15: 1,158 (Research Tasks)

ATK 236

DEF 144

STA 172

Pokemon Family

PVE Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK	DEF
Counter	Shadow Ball	X	A-
Counter	Aura Sphere	A	B-
Counter	Blaze Kick	X	A
Bullet Punch	Flash Cannon	B-	X
Bullet Punch	Shadow Ball	X	B-
Bullet Punch	Power-Up Punch	X	B
Bullet Punch	Aura Sphere	X	B-
Bullet Punch	Blaze Kick	X	A-

Show Suboptimal/Unranked Movesets

Quick	Charge	ATK	DEF
Counter	Flash Cannon	X	C
Counter	Close Combat	D	X
Counter	Power-Up Punch	D	C
Bullet Punch	Close Combat	X	X

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

Aura Sphere is Lucario's best charge move by far, and should be paired with Counter.
Bullet Punch and Flash Cannon can work for a Steel moveset
Close Combat, Shadow Ball, Blaze Kick and Power-Up Punch aren't worth using offensively.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

Counter offers more damage and wider coverage, outclassing Bullet Punch in most scenarios.
Blaze Kick offers good neutral coverage and come out fast and quickly, making it the defensive Charged Move of choice.
Shadow Ball has outstanding neutral coverage and power that pairs amazingly well with Counter, but is easy to dodge.
Aura Sphere and Power-Up Punch are great, but leave Lucario with a mono-type set unless paired with Bullet Punch that can be easy to counter.
Close Combat is bad on defense, while Flash Cannon is also bad but at least pairs better with Counter.

PVE Overview

What was once a dex-filler fan-favorite is now the king non-shadow Fighting Type thanks to the stellar Fighting Type move, Aura Sphere. In terms of DPS, no other non-shadow, non-mega Fighting Type can touch Lucario's performance. And speaking of megas, Mega Lucario is on its way!

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK
Counter	Power-Up Punch Shadow Ball	A
Counter	Close Combat Shadow Ball	A

PvP Moveset Explanation

Counter + Close Combat and Shadow Ball or Blaze Kick

Counter and Bullet Punch are both good moves stat-wise, but the former offers more relevant coverage and also sports better damage output.

Power-Up Punch can be used to bait shields and apply an ATK buff. However its poor damage output makes it less appealing to use. Close Combat has been more popular due to its significant damage potential, despite its significant self-debuff. It is recommended to charge enough energy to use two Close Combats in a row, rather than using it immediately when available. Shadow Ball is preferred for its mostly neutral coverage, but it's also valuable against most Pokemon that would resist Fighting-type damage. Blaze Kick hits a number of types for Super Effective damage and has a low energy cost, making it a worthwhile option. However, Fire has some coverage overlap with Fighting, making it a bit less valuable than it appears on the surface.

What about Aura Sphere?

Added with the Dec 11, 2019 move rebalance, Aura Sphere features identical stats as Shadow Ball, but instead is a Fighting-type move which has STAB. While this may seem quite powerful (and it is), the increased energy cost compared to Close Combat makes it more difficult to access. It is however quite good for Rocket battles if Lucario lives long enough to use it.

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 2.5 / 5

Lucario is a Fighting/Steel type with poor bulk but plenty of resistances. A major weakness against other Fighting-types often makes Lucario a risky pick to use due to the likelihood of it losing, but its powerful moveset, good shield pressure, and valuable coverage makes it very appealing to use wherever it's eligible. The nerf to Power-Up Punch has hurt Lucario's overall performance, but not significantly enough to knock Lucario out of relevancy. The update to Close Combat enables Lucario to possibly threaten KOs with its high offensive stat and STAB, though its low survivability prevents it from staying on the field too long.

Ultra League: 3 / 5

As a Fighting-type, Lucario's access to Shadow Ball is incredibly valuable in a meta that's dominated by Ghosts, Darks, and Steel-types. Being able to threaten Giratina while also serving as a strong escort for the king of Ultra League makes Lucario irreplaceable by any other Pokemon. Due to its Steel-typing however, Lucario will often lose to just about every other Fighting-type, which can make it riskier to use. The lack of sufficient bulk is also a major concern for Lucario. Since the Power-Up Punch nerf, it's lost a large amount of power, relegating it to being a more niche pick, but still usable.

Master League: 2.5 / 5

Lucario's low max CP cripples it in Master League. While its dual Steel/Fighting typing and fantastic moves should make it strong, it just dies to far too much. Sadly, there are so many better options.

Fast Moves

Counter

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
0.90	0.20	8.89		13.33	16.67

Bullet Punch

More Info

Steel

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
0.90	0.60	11.11		10.00	12.50

Charge Moves

100

Flash Cannon

1 Energy

More Info

Steel

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.70	0.90	0.00	1.00	37.04	46.30		37.04

100

Shadow Ball

2 Energy

More Info

Ghost

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
3.00	0.40	0.00	2.00	33.33	41.67		66.67

100

Close Combat

1 Energy

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.30	1.30	0.00	1.00	43.48	54.35		43.48

Power-Up Punch

3 Energy

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.00	0.20	0.00	1.52	25.00	31.25		37.88

Aura Sphere

2 Energy

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
1.80	0.60	0.00	1.80	50.00	62.50		90.00

Blaze Kick

3 Energy

More Info

Fire

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
1.20	0.35	0.00	1.36	37.50	46.88		51.14

Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost

Candy	75
Stardust	75,000

Other

Female Ratio	12.5 %
Male Ratio	87.5 %
Buddy Distance	5 km

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

	160% damage
	160% damage
	160% damage

Resistant

	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	39.1% damage
	39.1% damage
	62.5% damage

Pokemon Min/Max CP Values

How to use: You need to know your Pokemon's exact level. To find exactly what level your Pokémon is, power up your Pokémon following this chart until you're certain of your level from Stardust cost changes.

A Pokémon's minimum level is 1.

Every time you power up, your Pokémon gains half a level.

Stardust	Level	Min CP	Max CP
200	1	32	38
200	1.5	67	79
200	2	102	119
200	2.5	137	160
400	3	172	201
400	3.5	207	242
400	4	242	283
400	4.5	277	323
600	5	312	364
600	5.5	347	405
600	6	382	446
600	6.5	417	487
800	7	452	527
800	7.5	487	568
800	8	522	609
800	8.5	557	650
1000	9	592	690
1000	9.5	627	731
1000	10	662	772
1000	10.5	696	811
1300	11	729	849
1300	11.5	762	888
1300	12	795	926
1300	12.5	828	965
1600	13	861	1004
1600	13.5	894	1042
1600	14	928	1081
1600	14.5	961	1120
1900	15	994	1158
1900	15.5	1027	1197
1900	16	1060	1235
1900	16.5	1093	1274
2200	17	1126	1313
2200	17.5	1159	1351
2200	18	1193	1390
2200	18.5	1226	1428
2500	19	1259	1467
2500	19.5	1292	1506
2500	20	1325	1544
2500	20.5	1358	1583
3000	21	1391	1621
3000	21.5	1424	1660
3000	22	1458	1699
3000	22.5	1491	1737
3500	23	1524	1776
3500	23.5	1557	1815
3500	24	1590	1853
3500	24.5	1623	1892
4000	25	1657	1930
4000	25.5	1690	1969
4000	26	1723	2008
4000	26.5	1756	2046
4500	27	1789	2085
4500	27.5	1822	2124
4500	28	1855	2162
4500	28.5	1889	2201
5000	29	1922	2239
5000	29.5	1955	2278
5000	30	1988	2317
5000	30.5	2005	2336
6000	31	2021	2355
6000	31.5	2038	2375
6000	32	2054	2394
6000	32.5	2071	2413
7000	33	2087	2432
7000	33.5	2104	2452
7000	34	2121	2471
7000	34.5	2137	2490
8000	35	2154	2510
8000	35.5	2170	2529
8000	36	2187	2548
8000	36.5	2203	2568
9000	37	2220	2587
9000	37.5	2236	2606
9000	38	2253	2625
9000	38.5	2270	2645
10000	39	2286	2664
10000	39.5	2303	2683
10000	40	2319	2703

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Lucario

Table of Contents

Pokemon Ratings

Pokemon Stats

Pokemon Family

PVE Movesets Grades

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

PVE Overview

PVP Movesets Grades

PvP Moveset Explanation

Counter + Close Combat and Shadow Ball or Blaze Kick

What about Aura Sphere?

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 2.5 / 5

Ultra League: 3 / 5

Master League: 2.5 / 5

Fast Moves

Charge Moves

Secondary Charge Move Unlock Cost

Other

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

Resistant

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