# Lucario - Gen 9 National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lucario in Gen 9 National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 National Dex (`gen9nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Lucario)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex/Lucario
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Close Combat**: 78.247%
- **Stone Edge**: 62.592%
- **Crunch**: 48.460%
- **Earthquake**: 46.380%
- **Swords Dance**: 41.893%
- **Extreme Speed**: 40.430%
- **Drain Punch**: 13.983%
- **Meteor Mash**: 13.203%
- **Bullet Punch**: 10.657%
- **Thunder Punch**: 7.820%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 88.143%
- **Steadfast**: 8.301%
- **Justified**: 3.557%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 46.433%
- **Focus Sash**: 23.243%
- **Life Orb**: 17.186%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.410%
- **Weakness Policy**: 2.254%
- **Punching Glove**: 2.098%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.829%
- **Other**: 3.547%

## Common Teammates
- **Alomomola**: 45.497%
- **Corviknight**: 45.413%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 45.326%
- **Ting-Lu**: 45.298%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 45.298%
- **Gyarados**: 18.144%

## FAQ for Lucario in gen9nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Lucario?
The most common moves for Lucario are Close Combat, Stone Edge, Crunch, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Alomomola, Corviknight, Ogerpon-Wellspring, Ting-Lu. 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?
The top build for Lucario features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 48.617% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lucario?
Lucario is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (88.143%) and the item **Assault Vest** (46.433%).

### What is the most common role for Lucario?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Lucario often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9nationaldex-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/gen9nationaldex/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9nationaldex) - 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).*