Pikalytics
Pokedex
team builder
top teams
tournaments
Damage calc
Random
follow us
Support Us ♥
Base Stats for Lucario
HP
70
Atk
110
Def
70
SpA
115
SpD
70
Spe
90
Best Moves for Lucario
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%
Drain Punch
4.165%
Detect
4.035%
Thunder Punch
3.399%
Ice Punch
3.355%
Rock Slide
3.009%
Earthquake
2.736%
Blaze Kick
2.559%
Steel Beam
2.488%
Other
18.828%
Best Teammates for Lucario
Best Items for Lucario
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%
Other
4.350%
Best Abilities for Lucario
Inner Focus
72.746%
Justified
26.731%
Steadfast
0.524%
/
Spreads are based on Series 12 Showdown data.
Jolly
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
35.188%
Jolly
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
32.037%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
9.597%
Adamant
4/
252/
0/
0/
0/
252
5.889%
Adamant
0/
252/
0/
0/
4/
252
3.256%
Jolly
0/
252/
4/
0/
0/
252
2.338%
Jolly
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
1.872%
Jolly
4/
252/
4/
0/
4/
244
1.149%
Adamant
252/
252/
4/
0/
0/
0
0.755%
Adamant
4/
248/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.738%
Modest
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
252
0.664%
Jolly
0/
248/
0/
0/
0/
252
0.596%
Modest
4/
0/
0/
252/
0/
252
0.581%
Jolly
4/
252/
76/
0/
76/
100
0.483%
Adamant
92/
252/
44/
0/
48/
68
0.305%
Hasty
0/
252/
0/
4/
0/
252
0.299%
Impish
252/
4/
252/
0/
0/
0
0.285%
Jolly
60/
180/
4/
0/
12/
252
0.245%
Hardy
68/
164/
164/
0/
108/
4
0.238%
Rash
252/
4/
0/
252/
0/
0
0.236%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Lucario in VGC 2022 Series 12?
The top moves for Lucario in VGC 2022 Series 12 are Meteor Mash (81.117%), Close Combat (80.158%), Protect (54.525%), Bullet Punch (40.038%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Lucario?
Lucario synergizes well with Dragapult (52.652%), Incineroar (31.680%), Whimsicott (28.839%), Indeedee-F (22.072%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Lucario?
The most popular items for Lucario are Focus Sash (29.961%), Choice Scarf (25.314%), Expert Belt (15.396%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Lucario?
The most common abilities for Lucario are Inner Focus (72.746%) and Justified (26.731%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Lucario?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Lucario?
The most common EV spread for Lucario is Jolly with 0/252/0/0/4/252 (35.188% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Lucario good in VGC 2022 Series 12?
Lucario is currently ranked in the VGC 2022 Series 12 metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokemon
% usage
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlaze Shuca BerryFocus SashAir BalloonSafety GogglesChople Berry Sitrus Berry Assault Vest Other Fake OutFlare BlitzParting ShotThroat ChopDarkest LariatProtectAssuranceBurning Jealousy Other
73.76%
Zacian-Crowned fairysteelIntrepid SwordRusted SwordIron HeadProtectSacred SwordPlay RoughQuick AttackSubstituteClose CombatOther
69.57%
Thundurus electricflyingDefiantPranksterLife OrbAssault VestSafety GogglesSitrus Berry Utility Umbrella Other Wild ChargeFlyBrick BreakProtectElectrowebTauntFoul PlayEerie ImpulseIron Tail Thunderbolt Crunch Thunder Wave Other
35.67%
Kyogre waterDrizzleAssault VestMystic WaterLife OrbWave Incense Choice Scarf Choice Specs Other Water SpoutIce BeamOrigin PulseThunderProtectOther
34.52%
Grimmsnarl darkfairyPranksterFrisk Pickpocket Light ClayBabiri BerryLagging TailIron Ball Focus Sash Other ReflectLight ScreenThunder WaveSpirit BreakFoul PlayTrickScary FaceOther
33.71%
Gastrodon watergroundStorm DrainSticky Hold Sand Force LeftoversSafety Goggles Sitrus Berry Other Earth PowerYawnProtectIce BeamIcy WindOther
32.50%
Whimsicott grassfairyPranksterChlorophyll Infiltrator Focus SashMental HerbCoba BerryLagging Tail Babiri Berry Other TailwindCharmMoonblastCotton SporeLight ScreenTauntEnergy BallHelping HandProtect Sunny Day Switcheroo Other
31.72%
Charizard fireflyingSolar PowerBlaze Weakness PolicyLife OrbCharti BerryLum Berry Other ProtectBlast BurnHurricaneAncient PowerHeat WaveSolar Beam Other
28.67%
Calyrex-Shadow psychicghostChoice SpecsFocus SashLife Orb Other Astral BarrageExpanding ForceMud ShotTrickProtectWill-O-WispSnarlLeaf StormPsyshockTrick Room Energy Ball Dark Pulse Other
27.14%
Groudon groundDroughtAssault VestLeftovers White Herb Sitrus Berry Life Orb Other Precipice BladesShadow ClawRock TombFire PunchHeat CrashStone EdgeProtectRock SlideSwords Dance Heavy Slam Other
26.74%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrow Assault VestMiracle SeedRose Incense Grassy Seed Other Grassy GlideFake OutHigh HorsepowerProtectU-turnKnock OffOther
24.83%
Regieleki electricTransistorLife OrbMagnetAssault VestFocus SashOther ElectrowebProtectBounceRising VoltageWild ChargeVolt SwitchAssuranceThunderboltHyper BeamThunder Eerie Impulse Other
18.45%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect Spore Coba BerrySitrus BerryFocus SashMental Herb Wiki Berry Other SporeRage PowderProtectPollen PuffFoul PlayGiga Drain Hex Other
14.75%
Landorus-Therian groundflyingIntimidateLife OrbWhite HerbAssault VestLum Berry Choice Band Choice Scarf Expert Belt Other FlyEarthquakeRock SlideSwords DanceProtectU-turnGrass KnotEarth Power Other
11.21%
Calyrex-Ice psychiciceWeakness PolicyBabiri BerryWhite HerbFocus SashOther Glacial LanceTrick RoomHigh HorsepowerProtectSwords Dance Other
10.09%
Venusaur grasspoisonChlorophyllOvergrow Focus SashLife OrbCoba BerryWeakness PolicyOther Sleep PowderWeather BallEarth PowerLeaf StormFrenzy PlantSludge BombProtectOther
8.27%
Porygon2 normalTraceAnalyticDownload EvioliteOther Trick RoomFoul PlayRecoverEerie ImpulseAlly SwitchShadow Ball Protect Other
8.08%
Zapdos electricflyingStaticPressure Rocky HelmetSitrus BerryLife OrbSafety Goggles Assault Vest Other HurricaneEerie ImpulseThunderboltRoostHeat WaveThunder Wave Volt Switch Thunder Weather Ball Other
7.53%
Yveltal darkflyingDark AuraAssault VestSafety GogglesLife OrbWeakness Policy Black Glasses Other Oblivion WingFoul PlaySnarlSucker PunchTauntProtectDark PulseHeat WaveOther
7.21%
Tornadus flyingPranksterDefiant Focus SashExpert Belt Life Orb Safety Goggles Mental Herb Other TailwindIcy WindHurricaneProtectAir SlashHeat WaveTauntOther
6.08%
Palkia waterdragonPressureTelepathy Life OrbWiki BerryLustrous Orb Safety Goggles Assault Vest Expert Belt Roseli Berry Psychic Seed Other Spacial RendTrick RoomEarth PowerHydro PumpThunderFlamethrowerProtectOther
5.88%
Kartana grasssteelBeast BoostAssault VestWhite HerbLife OrbOther Leaf BladeSmart StrikeSacred SwordAerial AceOther
5.07%
Indeedee-F psychicnormalPsychic SurgeSynchronize Own Tempo Psychic SeedFocus SashSafety Goggles Other Follow MeHelping HandProtectExpanding ForceMystical FireShadow BallOther
4.88%
Lunala psychicghostShadow ShieldPower HerbOther Moongeist BeamMeteor BeamTrick RoomProtectWide GuardAir Slash Other
4.74%
Shedinja bugghostWonder GuardFocus SashSafety GogglesOther Shadow SneakPoltergeistEndureAlly SwitchWill-O-WispX-ScissorOther
4.26%
Pokedex Format
Current format
ss
Explore