# Lucario - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

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

## Best Lucario Quick Info

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

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## Common Moves
- **Swords Dance**: 80.404%
- **Close Combat**: 61.835%
- **Extreme Speed**: 50.729%
- **Iron Tail**: 49.910%
- **Bullet Punch**: 30.470%
- **Ice Punch**: 30.432%
- **Flash Cannon**: 19.429%
- **Cross Chop**: 18.763%
- **Nasty Plot**: 18.751%
- **Dark Pulse**: 17.583%

## Common Abilities
- **Justified**: 80.468%
- **Inner Focus**: 19.394%
- **Steadfast**: 0.137%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 50.004%
- **Lum Berry**: 30.205%
- **Normal Gem**: 18.763%
- **Other**: 1.028%

## Common Teammates
- **Gengar**: 71.397%
- **Manaphy**: 60.687%
- **Thundurus-Therian**: 60.542%
- **Shuckle**: 60.542%
- **Scizor-Mega**: 60.542%
- **Serperior**: 17.675%

## FAQ for Lucario in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Lucario?
The most common moves for Lucario are Swords Dance, Close Combat, Extreme Speed, Iron Tail. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Lucario?
Lucario is frequently paired with Gengar, Manaphy, Thundurus-Therian, Shuckle. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `0/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 69.484% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lucario?
Lucario is most effectively run with the ability **Justified** (80.468%) and the item **Life Orb** (50.004%).

### What is the most common role for Lucario?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Lucario often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the xy-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/xy/Lucario) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - 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).*