# Lucario - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18

> Find the best Lucario builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Lucario Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **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/vgc2018/Lucario)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Lucario
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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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
- **Follow Me**: 98.177%
- **Close Combat**: 95.735%
- **Meteor Mash**: 47.213%
- **Final Gambit**: 45.959%
- **Detect**: 37.544%
- **Feint**: 23.615%
- **Protect**: 11.665%
- **Stone Edge**: 9.648%
- **Rock Slide**: 9.372%
- **Helping Hand**: 4.693%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 99.179%
- **Steadfast**: 0.746%
- **Justified**: 0.075%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 80.431%
- **Choice Scarf**: 18.034%
- **Other**: 1.535%

## Common Teammates
- **Malamar**: 29.018%
- **Snorlax**: 28.348%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 27.748%
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 23.455%
- **Cofagrigus**: 22.835%
- **Musharna**: 22.781%

## FAQ for Lucario in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Lucario?
The most common moves for Lucario are Follow Me, Close Combat, Meteor Mash, Final Gambit. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Malamar, Snorlax, Tapu Bulu, Abomasnow-Mega. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 22.170% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lucario?
Lucario is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (99.179%) and the item **Focus Sash** (80.431%).

### 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 vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Lucario
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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