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Lucario-Mega

Lucario-Mega: Weaknesses, Best Nature & Moveset

FIGHTINGSTEEL
HP
70
Atk
145
Def
88
SpA
140
SpD
70
Spe
112
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Weaknesses

  • FIGHTING2x
  • FIRE2x
  • GROUND2x

Best Nature

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

Best Moveset

  1. Close CombatFIGHTINGPhysical23.1%
  2. Meteor MashSTEELPhysical23.1%
  3. Bullet PunchSTEELPhysical21.1%
  4. ProtectNORMALStatus19.2%

Best Ability / Item

AdaptabilityLucarioniteLucarionite

Best Lucario-Mega 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.

    23.08%
  • #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.

    23.08%
  • #3

    Bullet Punch

    STEPhysical40 BP

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

    21.15%
  • #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.

    19.23%
  • #5

    Detect

    FIGStatus

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

    5.77%
  • #6

    Final Gambit

    FIGSpecial

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

    1.92%
  • #7

    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.

    1.92%
  • #8

    Ice Punch

    ICEPhysical75 BP

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

    1.92%
  • #9

    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.

    1.92%

Best Lucario-Mega Natures

  • #1

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

    100.00%

Best Lucario-Mega Abilities

  • #1

    Adaptability

    Powers up moves of the same type as the Pokémon.

    100.00%

Best Lucario-Mega Items

  • #1
    Lucarionite

    Lucarionite

    Allows Lucario to Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario.

    100.00%

Best Lucario-Mega Teammates

  • #1
    garchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    16.00%
  • #2
    basculegion-maleBasculegion-male
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    12.00%
  • #3
    politoedPolitoed
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    12.00%
  • #4
    miloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    12.00%
  • #5
    volcaronaVolcarona
    BUGFIR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.00%
  • #6
    clefableClefable
    FAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.00%
  • #7
    rotom-mowRotom-mow
    ELEGRA
    TeamsBuilder
    8.00%
  • #8
    meowscaradaMeowscarada
    GRADAR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.00%
  • #9
    tyranitarTyranitar
    ROCDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    8.00%
  • #10
    primarinaPrimarina
    WATFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    8.00%

Teams with Lucario-Mega

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VolcaronaLucario MegaBasculegion-MKrookodileClefableRotom-Mow
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Blastoise MegaTinkatonVolcaronaMeowscaradaLucario MegaHeliolisk
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Charizard Mega XLucario MegaTyranitarRotom-MowPrimarinaClefable
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Starmie MegaFloette-EternalVivillonPolitoedMamoswineLucario Mega
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Lucario MegaFarigirafKangaskhanTorkoalVictreebel MegaKingambit
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DragoniteLucario MegaPolitoedArchaludonSinistchaIncineroar
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MiloticAerodactyl MegaGarchompLucario MegaNinetales-AlolaWhimsicott
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Zoroark-HisuiLucario MegaMiloticFarigirafAerodactylTyranitar
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GarchompMiloticLucario MegaSpiritombGlaceonRoserade
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Aerodactyl MegaSableyeWhimsicottLucario MegaTyphlosion-HisuiHydreigon
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Lucario MegaTyranitar MegaTalonflamePrimarinaSinistchaGarchomp
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How to use Lucario-Mega in the current VGC format

Lucario-Mega 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-Mega 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, Detect, and Final Gambit. 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-Mega 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, politoed, milotic, and volcarona appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

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