# Lucario - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments

> Find the best Lucario builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Lucario Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments (`championstournaments`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Champions |
| **Category** | championstournaments |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | 40.909% |
| **Record** | 45-65 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Lucario.

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 78.125%
- **Meteor Mash**: 63.542%
- **Bullet Punch**: 52.083%
- **Protect**: 48.958%
- **Detect**: 27.083%
- **Final Gambit**: 23.958%
- **Aura Sphere**: 15.625%
- **Flash Cannon**: 13.542%
- **Coaching**: 11.458%
- **Rock Slide**: 9.375%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 93.750%
- **Justified**: 4.167%
- **Adaptability**: 1.042%
- **Steadfast**: 1.042%

## Common Items
- **Lucarionite**: 70.833%
- **Choice Scarf**: 22.917%
- **Black Belt**: 2.083%
- **Focus Sash**: 2.083%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.042%
- **Metal Coat**: 1.042%

## Common Teammates
- **Basculegion**: 31.250%
- **Incineroar**: 20.833%
- **Kingambit**: 19.792%
- **Sylveon**: 18.750%
- **Garchomp**: 17.708%
- **Ceruledge**: 14.583%

## Featured Teams with Lucario

### Team 1 by gephicka
*Record: 6-0*
*Event: limitless-69f5545de23aab068aad7dd3*

**Pokemon**: Charizard-Mega-X, Empoleon, Clefable, Glimmora-Mega, Rotom-Mow, Lucario

**Lucario Set**:
- **Ability**: Inner Focus
- **Item**: Focus Sash
- **Moves**: Meteor Mash, Close Combat, Bullet Punch, Protect


## FAQ for Lucario in championstournaments-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Basculegion, Incineroar, Kingambit, Sylveon. 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** (93.750%) and the item **Lucarionite** (70.833%).

### What is the most common role for Lucario?
Based on common item usage (Lucarionite), Lucario often functions as a **tactical** in the championstournaments-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/championstournaments/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Tournaments Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championstournaments) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championstournaments) - Build teams with Lucario
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*