Lucario
Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.
Lucario is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#448, Generation 4). With a max CP of 3,056 and base stats of 236/144/172 (Atk/Def/Sta), Lucario has a total stat product of 552. Lucario's best moveset is Force Palm and Aura Sphere, making it a competitive Fighting-type attacker for raids.
Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Bug, Poison, Rock, Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel-type attacks. Lucario is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Force Palm
Aura Sphere
Bullet Punch
Close Combat
Bullet Punch
Close Combat
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Lucario's best offensive moveset is Force Palm combined with Aura Sphere, achieving 16.3 DPS and 294 TDO as a Fighting-type attacker (ranked #26, Tier C).
In Great League PvP, Lucario runs Bullet Punch and Close Combat, ranked #46 (Tier A) with a 60.19% win rate. In Ultra League PvP, Lucario runs Bullet Punch and Close Combat, ranked #49 (Tier A) with a 58.91% win rate. Lucario has access to 3 fast moves and 8 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Counter (13 DPS), while Force Palm generates energy the fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Lucario as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsLucario is not currently available as a raid boss. When Lucario returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Lucario from raids would have 1544 CP at level 20, or 1930 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Lucario
Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Lucario as Raid Counter
Lucario is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Lucario
Lucario evolves from Riolu using 50 Candy.
Walking Lucario as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km. It also earns 25 Mega Energy per km when you have Mega Evolved it before.
To Mega Evolve Lucario, you need Mega Energy. The initial Mega Evolution requires 200 Mega Energy, with subsequent Mega Evolutions costing less based on your Mega Level. You can earn Lucario's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Lucario as your buddy (25 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.
Lucario Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Lucario in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Lucario from raids or eggs will show 1,544 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Lucario is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokemon with a stat total of 552. With its high Attack stat (236), Lucario is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves when using Lucario. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Lucario's performance.
Lucario's moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Snow weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 8 charged moves available, a second move gives Lucario much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Lucario?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Lucario ranks #26 as a Fighting-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,056 and base stats of 236/144/172, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Lucario is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Fighting-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.
In PvP (Great League), Lucario is ranked #46 (Tier A) with a 60.19% win rate. It's a meta-relevant pick worth building a second move for.