# Lucario - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lucario in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Lucario)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Lucario
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 13.987%
- **Protect**: 12.219%
- **Bullet Punch**: 7.395%
- **Meteor Mash**: 7.235%
- **Aura Sphere**: 5.627%
- **Detect**: 3.537%
- **Flash Cannon**: 2.894%
- **Extreme Speed**: 1.768%
- **Rock Tomb**: 1.768%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 1.286%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 7.074%
- **Justified**: 1.286%
- **Trace**: 0.161%
- **Hospitality**: 0.161%

## Common Items
- **Lucarionite**: 18.971%
- **Life Orb**: 2.090%
- **Focus Sash**: 1.286%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.125%
- **Assault Vest**: 0.161%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.161%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 40.675%
- **Whimsicott**: 31.833%
- **Sinistcha**: 22.026%
- **Clefable**: 16.720%
- **Garchomp**: 16.238%
- **Tyranitar**: 15.273%

## Featured Teams with Lucario

### Team 1 by StormVGC
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Palafin, Incineroar, Sinistcha, Raichu, Dragonite, Lucario

**Lucario Set**:
- **Ability**: Inner Focus
- **Item**: Lucarionite
- **Moves**: Aura Sphere, Vacuum Wave, Flash Cannon, Protect

### Team 2 by M. Khoa Nguyễn
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Talonflame, Meowscarada, Milotic, Lucario, Garchomp, Gardevoir

**Lucario Set**:
- **Ability**: Inner Focus
- **Item**: Lucarionite
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Meteor Mash, Extreme Speed, Detect

### Team 3 by Itivgc
*Record: 4 - 3 - 0 drop*

**Pokemon**: Clefable, Aerodactyl, Froslass, Greninja, Lucario, Garchomp

**Lucario Set**:
- **Ability**: Inner Focus
- **Item**: Lucarionite Z
- **Moves**: Extreme Speed, Close Combat, Bullet Punch, Protect

### Team 4 by Itachi

**Pokemon**: Clefable, Greninja, Garchomp, Lucario, Froslass, Aerodactyl

**Lucario Set**:
- **Ability**: Inner Focus
- **Item**: Lucarionite
- **Moves**: Close Combat, Bullet Punch, Extreme Speed, Protect


## FAQ for Lucario in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Lucario?
The most common moves for Lucario are Close Combat, Protect, Bullet Punch, Meteor Mash. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Incineroar, Whimsicott, Sinistcha, Clefable. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Lucario?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Lucario?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lucario?
Lucario is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (7.074%) and the item **Lucarionite** (18.971%).

### What is the most common role for Lucario?
Based on common item usage (Lucarionite), Lucario often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Lucario?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 110 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **525** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Lucario on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Lucario
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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