# Lucario - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lucario in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Lucario)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Lucario
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Final Gambit**: 98.221%
- **Close Combat**: 91.371%
- **Ice Punch**: 70.590%
- **Crunch**: 70.518%
- **Follow Me**: 28.197%
- **Meteor Mash**: 19.426%
- **Helping Hand**: 8.570%
- **Other**: 13.107%

## Common Abilities
- **Inner Focus**: 99.917%
- **Justified**: 0.072%
- **Steadfast**: 0.011%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 90.115%
- **Focus Sash**: 9.191%
- **Other**: 0.694%

## Common Teammates
- **Lunala**: 33.010%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 32.548%
- **Tapu Lele**: 25.243%
- **Palkia**: 18.143%
- **Ditto**: 7.064%
- **Mudsdale**: 0.953%

## FAQ for Lucario in vgc2019pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Lucario?
The most common moves for Lucario are Final Gambit, Close Combat, Ice Punch, Crunch. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Lunala, Kangaskhan-Mega, Tapu Lele, Palkia. 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 `252/4/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 78.625% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lucario?
Lucario is most effectively run with the ability **Inner Focus** (99.917%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (90.115%).

### 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 vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*