# 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** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | 29.474% |
| **Record** | 28-67 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## 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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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Fire (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x) |
| **Resists** | Bug (1/4x), Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 63.636%
- **Meteor Mash**: 54.545%
- **Bullet Punch**: 36.364%
- **Aura Sphere**: 31.818%
- **Final Gambit**: 27.273%
- **Stone Edge**: 27.273%
- **Ice Punch**: 18.182%
- **Flash Cannon**: 18.182%
- **Protect**: 18.182%
- **Nasty Plot**: 13.636%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 90.909%
- **Steadfast**: 9.091%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 36.364%
- **Focus Sash**: 31.818%
- **Expert Belt**: 9.091%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 9.091%
- **Muscle Band**: 4.545%
- **Metal Coat**: 4.545%
- **Life Orb**: 4.545%

## Common Teammates
- **Sylveon**: 31.818%
- **Armarouge**: 18.182%
- **Oranguru**: 18.182%
- **Sinistcha**: 18.182%
- **Samurott-Hisui**: 18.182%
- **Goodra**: 18.182%

## 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, Aura Sphere. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Sylveon, Armarouge, Oranguru, Sinistcha. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Lucario weak to and resistant against?
Lucario is weak to Fire (2x), Fighting (2x), Ground (2x), resists Bug (1/4x), Rock (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### 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** (90.909%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (36.364%).

### What is the most common role for Lucario?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Lucario often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** 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).*