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Lucario: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

FIGHTINGSTEEL
HP
70
Atk
110
Def
70
SpA
115
SpD
70
Spe
90
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

Jolly 32/2/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical25.0%
  2. Meteor MashSTEELPhysical22.5%
  3. Bullet PunchSTEELPhysical18.8%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus16.3%

Best Ability / Item

AdaptabilityLucarioniteLucarionite

Best Lucario Moves

  • #1

    Close Combat

    FIGPhysical120 BP

    The user fights the target up close, inflicting damage without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Meteor Mash

    STEPhysical90 BP

    The target is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. This may also boost the user’s Attack stat.

    22.50%
  • #3

    Bullet Punch

    STEPhysical40 BP

    The user strikes the target with tough punches as fast as bullets. This move always goes first.

    18.75%
  • #4

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    16.25%
  • #5

    Final Gambit

    FIGSpecial

    The user risks everything to attack the target. The user faints but inflicts damage equal to its own HP.

    7.50%
  • #6

    Detect

    FIGStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    3.75%
  • #7

    Stone Edge

    ROCPhysical100 BP

    The user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    2.50%
  • #8

    Drain Punch

    FIGPhysical75 BP

    The user attacks with an energy-draining punch. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    1.25%
  • #9

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

    The target is attacked with an icy punch. This may also leave the target frozen.

    1.25%
  • #10

    Shadow Claw

    GHOPhysical70 BP

    The user attacks by slashing the target with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

    1.25%

Best Lucario Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 32/2/0/0/0/32

    100.00%

Best Lucario Abilities

  • #1

    Adaptability

    61.90%
  • #2

    Inner Focus

    The Pokémon's intense focus prevents it from flinching or being affected by Intimidate.

    38.10%

Best Lucario Items

  • #1
    Lucarionite

    Lucarionite

    Allows Lucario to Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario.

    61.90%
  • #2
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Raises user's Speed , but they can only use one move.

    23.81%
  • #3
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Prevents a one-hit knockout.

    9.52%
  • #4
    Black Belt

    Black Belt

    Raises the power of Fighting-type moves. Note: Formatted as Blackbelt in Generation II .

    4.76%

Best Lucario Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    12.82%
  • #2
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.26%
  • #3
    clefableClefable
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.26%
  • #4
    rotom-mowRotom-mow
    ELEGRA
    TeamsBuilder
    10.26%
  • #5
    sylveonSylveon
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    10.26%
  • #6
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    10.26%
  • #7
    torkoalTorkoal
    FIR
    TeamsBuilder
    10.26%
  • #8
    sinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    10.26%
  • #9
    volcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.69%
  • #10
    charizard-mega-xCharizard-mega-x
    FIRDRA
    TeamsBuilder
    7.69%

Teams with Lucario

Kangaskhan MegaTorkoalHattereneHydreigonBasculegion-MLucario
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Drampa MegaSinistchaTorkoalOranguruSylveonLucario
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Drampa MegaOranguruSinistchaSylveonTorkoalLucario
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Charizard Mega XEmpoleonClefableGlimmora MegaRotom-MowLucario
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AbomasnowAraquanidArmarougeLucarioFarigirafKingambit
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Charizard Mega XEmpoleonClefableGlimmora MegaRotom-MowLucario
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Aggron MegaSylveonIncineroarGarchompTalonflameLucario
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VolcaronaFarigirafClawitzerSylveonCamerupt MegaLucario
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How to use Lucario in the current VGC format

Lucario is listed as a Fighting/Steel type in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Lucario fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Adaptability, Lucarionite and Jolly 32/2/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Close Combat, Meteor Mash, Bullet Punch, Protect, Final Gambit, and Detect. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Lucario has important weaknesses to fighting 2x, fire 2x, ground 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as garchomp, basculegion-male, clefable, rotom-mow, and sylveon appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Lucario. Open the Lucario teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Lucario with other Pokémon in the active format.