# Lucario - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lucario in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Lucario)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Lucario
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

---

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**: 62.781%
- **Meteor Mash**: 38.729%
- **Swords Dance**: 35.020%
- **Ice Punch**: 32.590%
- **Flash Cannon**: 29.427%
- **Rock Slide**: 28.765%
- **Bullet Punch**: 28.183%
- **Nasty Plot**: 24.466%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 23.711%
- **Shadow Claw**: 20.725%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 71.491%
- **Steadfast**: 22.299%
- **Justified**: 6.211%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 32.893%
- **Life Orb**: 25.864%
- **Metal Coat**: 19.353%
- **Focus Sash**: 11.664%
- **Leftovers**: 3.521%
- **Air Balloon**: 2.717%
- **Other**: 3.987%

## Common Teammates
- **Heatran**: 37.238%
- **Gholdengo**: 33.016%
- **Skarmory**: 31.649%
- **Sneasler**: 30.735%
- **Iron Treads**: 30.181%
- **Bisharp**: 30.078%

## FAQ for Lucario in monotype-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Heatran, Gholdengo, Skarmory, Sneasler. 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 `0/252/4/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 29.431% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lucario?
Lucario is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (71.491%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (32.893%).

### 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 monotype-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** |

---

## Additional Resources

- [View Lucario on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Lucario
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

---
*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).*