# Lucario - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lucario in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Lucario)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Lucario
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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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
- **Coaching**: 47.861%
- **Final Gambit**: 45.213%
- **Helping Hand**: 43.733%
- **Bulldoze**: 43.676%
- **Close Combat**: 43.229%
- **Meteor Mash**: 39.210%
- **Bullet Punch**: 37.541%
- **Extreme Speed**: 14.790%
- **Protect**: 14.408%
- **Thunder Punch**: 11.264%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 52.176%
- **Justified**: 46.396%
- **Steadfast**: 1.429%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 46.461%
- **Assault Vest**: 19.375%
- **Shuca Berry**: 19.304%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.355%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.817%
- **Life Orb**: 2.117%
- **Other**: 4.571%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 58.610%
- **Amoonguss**: 41.303%
- **Rillaboom**: 40.825%
- **Moltres-Galar**: 40.494%
- **Solgaleo**: 39.442%
- **Whimsicott**: 35.860%

## FAQ for Lucario in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Lucario?
The most common moves for Lucario are Coaching, Final Gambit, Helping Hand, Bulldoze. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Incineroar, Amoonguss, Rillaboom, Moltres-Galar. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 43.676% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lucario?
Lucario is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (52.176%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (46.461%).

### 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 series8-1760 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/series8/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*