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Lucario (Japanese: ルカリオ Lucario) is a dual-type Fighting/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Riolu when leveled up with high friendship during the day.

Lucario can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario using the Lucarionite.

Biology

Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like Pokémon, with fur that is predominantly blue and black. 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 resembles 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. Lucario can study this energy to predict the movements of their opponents and track their quarry. They also have the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, in the form of explosive spheres of energy. Lucario can understand human speech, and have been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy.

As 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.[1] 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 combative instincts and not showing any mercy to any other opposing Pokémon.

Lucario is considered to be prideful, and is extremely loyal to its Trainer. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice. It usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though one Lucario 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 the anime

In the main series

Mega Lucario in the anime

Major appearances

Lucario debuted in 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 Mew teleported Pikachu there. However, he sacrificed himself to save the Tree of Beginning.

Lucario made its main series debut in Lost Leader Strategy! as Maylene's main Pokémon.

Riley's Lucario debuted in Steeling Peace of Mind!, where it was at Iron Island.

In Cameron's Secret Weapon!, Cameron's Riolu evolved into a Lucario during a Vertress Conference battle against Ash's Snivy. In A Unova League Evolution, it defeated Snivy and fought Ash's Pikachu and won, but it then lost to Virgil's Flareon later in the episode. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball.

Korrina's Lucario debuted in Mega Revelations! as her walking Pokémon. The duo obtained a Lucarionite in the following episode, allowing it to Mega Evolve. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball.

Other

In 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 when it Mega Evolved, Gurkinn's Lucario had to knock it out. It reappeared in JN025.

A Lucario appeared in I Choose You!, under the ownership of Sorrel. It is his main Pokémon.

In Z-Move Showdown!, Professor Kukui used a Lucario to battle a Shiny Guzzlord that interrupted the closing ceremony of the Manalo Conference, only for it to be defeated and recalled to its Poké Ball. In A Full Battle Bounty! and 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 The Rise of Darkrai, a Lucario dodged a Rayquaza's Hyper Beam.

In Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!, a Coordinator's Lucario competed in a Double Performance alongside a Froslass, as seen on television.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback or a fantasy in Origins of Mega Evolution!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP066 Lucario Ash's Pokédex Lucario, the Aura Pokémon, and the evolved form of Riolu. By sensing the aura of its opponents, Lucario can read their thoughts and movements.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry 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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry 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.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry SM142 Lucario Rotom Pokédex Lucario, the Aura Pokémon. A Fighting and Steel type. Lucario can concentrate its mental energy into a mysterious wave called aura that can reduce boulders to dust.

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Lucario in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, 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.

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Korrina's Lucario appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer. Alongside Cheren's Stoutland and Misty's Starmie, it battled Cynthia's Garchomp, Steven's Metagross, and Lance's Dragonite. At the behest of its Trainer, Lucario tried to catch Stoutland after it was knocked back by Garchomp's Dragon Claw, but this backfired and both Pokémon were incapacitated. After Starmie defended it and Stoutland from Dragonite's Hyper Beam, Lucario defended itself from Metagross's Flash Cannon with Aura Sphere.



In the manga

Mega Lucario in Pokémon Adventures

Lucario in the Pocket Monsters manga

In the movie adaptations

The Lucario from the eighth movie appears in the adaptation.

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

Lucario is Hiori's primary Pokémon in Phantom Thief Pokémon 7.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

In JNM10, it was revealed in a flashback that Korrina's Lucario battled Ash's Dragonite.

In the Pocket Monsters B2 W2 ~ A New Legend ~ manga

A Lucario appeared in ANL5, under the ownership of Arata.

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

A Lucario appeared in PDP20.

In the Pocket Monsters DP manga

A Lucario appeared in PMDP05.

A Lucario appeared in PMDP29.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, like the games, Riley owns a Lucario, which first appeared in Grumpy Gliscor.

Korrina has a Lucario, which she Mega Evolves to help when X and his friends were attacked in Santalune City. It first appeared in PS555.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

Riley has a Lucario, which is his only known Pokémon. He trained it while he was on Iron Island in Serious Training on Iron Island!!.

Maylene sent out her Lucario to take on one of the Galactic Grunts in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.

Hareta's Riolu evolved into Lucario in A Novel Test!!.

Cynthia's Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with Mitsumi in A New Battle Begins!.

In the TCG

Other appearances

Lucario's official artwork for Pokkén Tournament

Lucario is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. Its moves include Force Palm, Bone Rush, Extreme Speed, and multiple variations of Aura Sphere. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast.





Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Held Items

Stats

Base stats

Lucario

Mega Lucario

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII Game Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP Sw Sh IoA Coaching Fighting Status — —% 10 Sw Sh IoA Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5 Sw Sh IoA Terrain Pulse Normal Special 50 100% 10 Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario

indicates a move that gets when used by Lucario Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII Stage Move Type Cat. Pwr. Acc. PP This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lucario

indicates a move that gets when used by Lucario Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario

indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Lucario Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Evolution

Baby form Riolu

Fighting

Breed

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Friendship

(daytime)

→ First evolution Lucario

Fighting Steel

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Lucario Lucario

Fighting Steel

Lucarionite





↔ Held Lucarionite Mega Lucario Lucario

Fighting Steel

Sprites

Trivia

Dusty's Lucario costume

Origin

Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god of funerals and the dead, Anubis, who has the head of an African golden wolf. Anubis's role in 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. 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 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 khakkhara, which in popular depictions can respond to spiritual energies similarly to how Lucario's appendages act when it senses aura.

Name origin

Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transliteration of orichalcum (a mythical metal) or oracle (referring to its supernatural abilities involving aura). It may also involve lupaster (a subspecies of the Canis aureus), Cairo, pharaoh, lykos (Greek for wolf), luchar (Spanish for fight), or lucarius (Latin for (one) of light or luminary).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ルカリオ Lucario From the reverse of orichalcum (a mythical metal) or oracle (referring to its supernatural abilities involving aura). May also involve lupaster (a subspecies of the Canis aureus), Cairo, pharaoh, or lykos (Greek for wolf). French Lucario Same as Japanese name Spanish Lucario Same as Japanese name German Lucario Same as Japanese name Italian Lucario Same as Japanese name Korean 루카리오 Lucario Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 路卡利歐 * Louhkāleih'āu

路卡利奧 * Louhkāleih'ou Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 路卡利歐 / 路卡利欧 Lùkǎlì'ōu Transliteration of Japanese name More languages Arabic لوكاريو Lucario Transcription of English/Japanese name Greek Λουκάριο Loukário Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian Лукарио Lukario Transcription of English/Japanese name Thai ลูคาริโอ Lucario Transcription of trademarked Japanese name





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