# Lucario - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in OverUsed

> Find the best Lucario builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Lucario Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OverUsed (`gen8ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8ou |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou/Lucario)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou/Lucario
- **Format Overview**: [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8ou)

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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
- **Vacuum Wave**: 77.259%
- **Steel Beam**: 77.252%
- **Focus Blast**: 76.738%
- **Nasty Plot**: 66.441%
- **Meteor Mash**: 12.923%
- **Extreme Speed**: 12.277%
- **Swords Dance**: 11.868%
- **Close Combat**: 10.865%
- **Dark Pulse**: 10.811%
- **Final Gambit**: 10.796%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 90.605%
- **Justified**: 9.301%
- **Steadfast**: 0.094%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 86.668%
- **Choice Scarf**: 10.818%
- **Other**: 2.514%

## Common Teammates
- **Kartana**: 72.708%
- **Garchomp**: 71.750%
- **Mew**: 62.426%
- **Weavile**: 62.426%
- **Celesteela**: 62.426%
- **Tapu Koko**: 21.587%

## FAQ for Lucario in gen8ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Lucario?
The most common moves for Lucario are Vacuum Wave, Steel Beam, Focus Blast, Nasty Plot. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Kartana, Garchomp, Mew, Weavile. 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?
The top build for Lucario features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 66.455% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lucario?
Lucario is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (90.605%) and the item **Life Orb** (86.668%).

### What is the most common role for Lucario?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Lucario often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen8ou-1825 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/gen8ou/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8ou) - Build teams with Lucario
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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