# Lucario - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lucario in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Lucario)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Lucario
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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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
- **Meteor Mash**: 81.117%
- **Close Combat**: 80.158%
- **Protect**: 54.525%
- **Bullet Punch**: 40.038%
- **Coaching**: 26.993%
- **Bulldoze**: 22.420%
- **Extreme Speed**: 15.548%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 12.194%
- **Flash Cannon**: 11.412%
- **Aura Sphere**: 11.020%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 72.746%
- **Justified**: 26.731%
- **Steadfast**: 0.524%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 29.961%
- **Choice Scarf**: 25.314%
- **Expert Belt**: 15.396%
- **Shuca Berry**: 8.806%
- **Life Orb**: 8.417%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.596%
- **Safety Goggles**: 1.546%
- **Lum Berry**: 1.355%
- **Aguav Berry**: 1.216%
- **Weakness Policy**: 1.043%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragapult**: 52.652%
- **Incineroar**: 31.680%
- **Whimsicott**: 28.839%
- **Indeedee-F**: 22.072%
- **Venusaur**: 22.064%
- **Torkoal**: 21.283%

## FAQ for Lucario in ss-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Dragapult, Incineroar, Whimsicott, Indeedee-F. 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 `0/252/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 35.188% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lucario?
Lucario is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (72.746%) and the item **Focus Sash** (29.961%).

### What is the most common role for Lucario?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Lucario often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the ss-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/ss/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - 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).*