Lucarioin Pokémon SoulGold

fightingsteel

3 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Aura Pokémon

It understands human speech. It is said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

3 Forms Available

Type

FightingSteel

Dex

#448

Abilities

Steadfast(Primary)

Flinching raises Speed.

Inner Focus(Secondary)

Prevents flinching.

Justified(Hidden)

Dark hits raise Attack.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

87.5% Male, 12.5% Female

Egg Groups

field, humanlike

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

184

EV Yield

1 Attack1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2fighting ×2ground ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.25rock ×0.25dragon ×0.5dark ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Forms

Normal,Mega,Megaz

Evolution Chain

Riolu

Base form

→

Lucario

Level up Riolu with high friendship outside of the night

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How to Obtain

Lucario appears in Mt. Silver Snow (very rare). Wild ones range from level 61 to 69.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (26)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Aura SphereLevel: 0Aura Sphere	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
0	Aura SphereLevel: 0Aura Sphere	Attacks with an aura blast that cannot be evaded.
1	CopycatLevel: 1Copycat	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	CopycatLevel: 1Copycat	The user mimics the last move used by a foe.
1	FeintLevel: 1Feint	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
1	FeintLevel: 1Feint	An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.
1	Helping HandLevel: 1Helping Hand	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	Helping HandLevel: 1Helping Hand	Boosts the power of ally recipient's moves.
1	Rock SmashLevel: 1Rock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
1	Rock SmashLevel: 1Rock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP35
1	Metal ClawLevel: 1Metal Claw	A claw attack that may raise the user's Attack.
1	Vacuum WaveLevel: 1Vacuum Wave	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Vacuum WaveLevel: 1Vacuum Wave	Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first.
1	DetectLevel: 1Detect	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
1	DetectLevel: 1Detect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
1	ReversalLevel: 1Reversal	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
1	ReversalLevel: 1Reversal	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
1	ScreechLevel: 1Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Quick AttackLevel: 1Quick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
1	Final GambitLevel: 1Final Gambit	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
1	Final GambitLevel: 1Final Gambit	The user faints to damage the foe equal to its HP.
1	Life DewLevel: 1Life Dew	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	Life DewLevel: 1Life Dew	Scatters water to restore the HP of itself and allies.
12	CounterLevel: 12Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
12	CounterLevel: 12Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
16	Work UpLevel: 16Work Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
16	Work UpLevel: 16Work Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.
20	Force PalmLevel: 20Force Palm	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
20	Force PalmLevel: 20Force Palm	A shock wave attack that may paralyze the foe.
24	Calm MindLevel: 24Calm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
24	Calm MindLevel: 24Calm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
28	Metal SoundLevel: 28Metal Sound	steel	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
28	Metal SoundLevel: 28Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
32	Quick GuardLevel: 32Quick Guard	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
32	Quick GuardLevel: 32Quick Guard	Evades priority attacks for one turn.
36	Bone RushLevel: 36Bone Rush	ground	PWR25	ACC0	PP10
36	Bone RushLevel: 36Bone Rush	Strikes the foe with a bone in hand 2 to 5 times.
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
44	Heal PulseLevel: 44Heal Pulse	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
44	Heal PulseLevel: 44Heal Pulse	Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP.
48	Meteor MashLevel: 48Meteor Mash	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
48	Meteor MashLevel: 48Meteor Mash	Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack.
52	Dragon PulseLevel: 52Dragon Pulse	dragon	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
52	Dragon PulseLevel: 52Dragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
56	Extreme SpeedLevel: 56Extreme Speed	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP5
56	Extreme SpeedLevel: 56Extreme Speed	An extremely fast and powerful attack.
60	Close CombatLevel: 60Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
60	Close CombatLevel: 60Close Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (1)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Lucario cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
1	EndureLevel: 1(Riolu · Level 1)Endure	normal		PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Riolu · Level 1
1	EndureLevel: 1(Riolu · Level 1)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

Egg Moves (16)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Cross ChopCross Chop	fighting	PWR100	ACC80	PP5
Cross ChopCross Chop	A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.
DetectDetect	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
DetectDetect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
BiteBite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
BiteBite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
Mind ReaderMind Reader	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
Mind ReaderMind Reader	Senses the foe's action to ensure the next move's hit.
Sky UppercutSky Uppercut	fighting	PWR85	ACC90	PP15
Sky UppercutSky Uppercut	An uppercut thrown as if leaping into the sky.
High Jump KickHigh Jump Kick	fighting	PWR85	ACC90	PP0
High Jump KickHigh Jump Kick	A jumping knee kick. If it misses, the user is hurt.
AgilityAgility	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
AgilityAgility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
Vacuum WaveVacuum Wave	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Vacuum WaveVacuum Wave	Whirls its fists to send a wave that strikes first.
CrunchCrunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
CrunchCrunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
Low KickLow Kick	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Low KickLow Kick	A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching.
Iron DefenseIron Defense	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Iron DefenseIron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
Blaze KickBlaze Kick	fire	PWR85	ACC90	PP10
Blaze KickBlaze Kick	A kick with a high critical- hit ratio. May cause a burn.
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	steel	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Bullet PunchBullet Punch	Punches as fast as a bul- let. It always hits first.
Follow MeFollow Me	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Follow MeFollow Me	Draws attention to make foes attack only the user.
Circle ThrowCircle Throw	fighting	PWR60	ACC90	PP10
Circle ThrowCircle Throw	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
Meteor MashMeteor Mash	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Meteor MashMeteor Mash	Fires a meteor-like punch. May raise Attack.

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TM/HM Moves (46)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM76TM76
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Sharpens its claws to raise Attack and Accuracy.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Low SweepLow Sweep	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM47TM47
Low SweepLow Sweep	Attacks the foe's legs lowering its Speed.
PaybackPayback	dark	PWR50	ACC100	PP10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
Work UpWork Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM01TM01
Work UpWork Up	The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk.