TL;DR. Lucario is a fighting/steel-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 525. It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
Stat spread.
Total of 525. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Lucario in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Lucario reaches 2,703 CP at level 40 and 3,092 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Riolu family appeared on February 7, 2020.
- Riolu
- Lucario by encounter; Mega Lucario
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 1 to Jul 15, 2026, Mega (Mega Lucario).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1 to Jul 15, 2026 | MegaMega Lucario | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Feb 28, 2026 | MegaMega Lucario | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2025 | MegaMega Lucario | Steel Skyline |
| Mar 4 to Mar 13, 2025 | MegaMega Lucario | Regular rotation |
| Sep 3 to Sep 14, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 25 to May 2, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Lucario in competitive play.
Lucario is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #266 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Lucario.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Lucario, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Lucario?
Lucario is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Lucario weak to?
Lucario takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Lucario resistant to?
Lucario is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Steel, Bug, Rock.
How does Lucario evolve?
Lucario evolves from Riolu (Friendship (level up at day)). Lucario evolves into Mega Lucario (Mega Evolve with Lucarionite (battle-only)).
What generation is Lucario from?
Lucario was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0448.
What are Lucario's base stats?
Lucario has HP 70, Attack 110, Defense 70, Special Attack 115, Special Defense 70, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 525.
What are Lucario's abilities?
Lucario can have the abilities Steadfast, Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Justified.
Is Lucario legendary or mythical?
No. Lucario is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Lucario's best stat?
Lucario's highest base stat is Special Attack at 115, which ranks 14th of 136 Fighting-type Pokémon.
Is Lucario good?
Lucario has a base stat total of 525, the 189th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 44th among Fighting-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Lucario as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Lucario is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Lucario vs. the average Fighting-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 136 Fighting-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Lucario | Fighting avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 74 | -4 |
| Attack | 110 | 98 | +12 |
| Defense | 70 | 91 | -21 |
| Special Attack | 115 | 67 | +48 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 74 | -4 |
| Speed | 90 | 68 | +22 |
| Total | 525 | 472 | +53 |
Lucario appears in 29 games.
Every mainline release where Lucario is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Lucario.
Every main-series game Lucario is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Area One, Area Two
- WildNorth Province: Dalizapa Passage (Ice Type)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildCentrico Plaza: Wild Zone 20
- One-time encounterCan be found in Room 202 after completing Main Mission 37 (Only one) (cannot be Shiny)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Fighting-type & Steel-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- SwordObtainable
- WildNorth Lake Miloch (Wanderer)
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- WildRoaring-Sea Caves (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidBrawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- ShieldObtainable
- WildNorth Lake Miloch (Wanderer)
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, North Lake Miloch, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
- WildRoaring-Sea Caves (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidBrawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveRiolu (Level up with high friendship (during the day))
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Icebound Falls (additional (Alpha)), Snowfall Hot Spring, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Grove (SOS Battle)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Grove (day) (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- GiftReceived from Korrina in the Tower of Mastery (cannot be Shiny)
- EvolveRiolu (Level up with high friendship (during the day))
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveRiolu (Level up with high friendship (during the day))
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveRiolu (Level up with high friendship (during the day))
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Lucario: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Lucario Z: Regulation M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Lucario appears in 92 episodes.
From DP066 (2008-02-07) through HZ135 (2026-04-24).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Lucario partners with 4 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Lucario partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Lucario has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Lucario sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Lucario in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Lucario
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.