Lucario
Fighting/Steel-type, Generation 4. Ranked #29 among Fighting-type raid attackers (Tier C). #48 in Great League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Force Palm Aura Sphere 16.3 DPS
- Great League
- Bullet Punch Close Combat 59.39% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Force Palm is an Elite TM move. Aura Sphere costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Lucario takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 552
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,544 CP
Lucario moves
3 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch STAB | Steel | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Force Palm Best STAB Elite | Fighting | 10 | 16 | 1.0s | 10 | 16 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere Best STAB | Fighting | 100 | 50 | 2.0s | 50 | 2.00 |
| Blaze Kick | Fire | 40 | 33 | 1.0s | 40 | 1.21 |
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Flash Cannon STAB | Steel | 100 | 100 | 2.5s | 40 | 1.00 |
| Meteor Mash STAB | Steel | 100 | 50 | 2.5s | 40 | 2.00 |
| Power Up Punch STAB | Fighting | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch | Steel | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7.00 | 7.00 |
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Force Palm | Fighting | 13 | 10 | 2 | 6.50 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
| Blaze Kick | Fire | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Meteor Mash | Steel | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | — |
| Power Up Punch | Fighting | 20 | 35 | 0.57 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 60 | 40 | 1.50 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Lucario runs Force Palm with Aura Sphere — 16.3 DPS and 294 TDO as a Fighting-type attacker.
In Great League it runs Bullet Punch and Close Combat. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Counter (13 DPS); Force Palm builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Rankings
Where Lucario places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fighting | #29 | C | 16.3 | 294 | Force Palm Aura Sphere |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #48 | A | 59.39% | Bullet Punch Close Combat | 2/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Lucario is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Lucario
Use Lucario against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Lucario
- Evolve from
- Riolu · 50 Candy
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 67 | 2,336 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 67 | 2,529 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,506 | 1,583 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,874 | 1,969 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,506 | 1,583 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,139 | 1,197 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,506 | 1,583 |
Is Lucario good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #29 as a Fighting-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Lucario is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (236), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 8 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 38 |
| Lv 2 | 119 |
| Lv 3 | 201 |
| Lv 4 | 283 |
| Lv 5 | 364 |
| Lv 6 | 446 |
| Lv 7 | 527 |
| Lv 8 | 609 |
| Lv 9 | 690 |
| Lv 10 | 772 |
| Lv 11 | 849 |
| Lv 12 | 926 |
| Lv 13 | 1,004 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,081 |
| Lv 15 | 1,158 |
| Lv 16 | 1,235 |
| Lv 17 | 1,313 |
| Lv 18 | 1,390 |
| Lv 19 | 1,467 |
| Lv 20 | 1,544 |
| Lv 21 | 1,621 |
| Lv 22 | 1,699 |
| Lv 23 | 1,776 |
| Lv 24 | 1,853 |
| Lv 25 | 1,930 |
| Lv 26 | 2,008 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,085 |
| Lv 28 | 2,162 |
| Lv 29 | 2,239 |
| Lv 30 | 2,317 |
| Lv 31 | 2,355 |
| Lv 32 | 2,394 |
| Lv 33 | 2,432 |
| Lv 34 | 2,471 |
| Lv 35 | 2,510 |
| Lv 36 | 2,548 |
| Lv 37 | 2,587 |
| Lv 38 | 2,625 |
| Lv 39 | 2,664 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,703 |
| Lv 41 | 2,737 |
| Lv 42 | 2,772 |
| Lv 43 | 2,806 |
| Lv 44 | 2,841 |
| Lv 45 | 2,876 |
| Lv 46 | 2,912 |
| Lv 47 | 2,947 |
| Lv 48 | 2,983 |
| Lv 49 | 3,019 |
| Lv 50 | 3,056 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0448
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 54.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0448_POKEMON_LUCARIO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Lucario in Pokemon GO?
Lucario's best moveset is Force Palm (fast) with Aura Sphere (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Fighting-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
For PvP, run Bullet Punch and Close Combat instead — league movesets prioritise energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Lucario's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Lucario takes super effective damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Bug, Poison, Rock, Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Lucario's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Lucario reaches 3,056 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,703 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Lucario good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Lucario is ranked #48 (Tier A) in Great League with a 59.39% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 2/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Lucario bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Lucario?
A perfect 15/15/15 Lucario shows 1,544 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,930 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Lucario in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Riolu (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Lucario be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Lucario depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.