Mega Lucario is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Sinnoh region (#448, Generation 4). With a max CP of 4,325 and base stats of 310/175/172 (Atk/Def/Sta), Mega Lucario has a total stat product of 657. Mega Lucario's best moveset is Force Palm and Aura Sphere, making it a competitive Fighting-type attacker for raids.
Mega Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves. It resists Bug, Poison, Rock, Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel-type attacks. Mega Lucario is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Force Palm
Aura Sphere
Bullet Punch
Meteor Mash
Force Palm
Shadow Ball
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Mega Lucario's best offensive moveset is Force Palm combined with Aura Sphere, achieving 22.0 DPS and 396 TDO as a Fighting-type attacker (ranked #2, Tier S). Alternatively, Mega Lucario can serve as a Steel-type attacker with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash (#2, Tier S).
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
Mega Lucario as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsMega Lucario is not currently available as a raid boss. When Mega Lucario returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Mega Lucario from raids would have 2186 CP at level 20, or 2733 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Mega Lucario
Mega Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Mega Lucario as Raid Counter
Mega Lucario is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Mega Lucario
Mega Lucario evolves from Lucario using Candy.
Walking Mega 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.
Mega Lucario Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Mega Lucario in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Mega Lucario from raids or eggs will show 2,186 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Mega Lucario is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokemon with a stat total of 657. With its high Attack stat (310), Mega Lucario is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves when using Mega Lucario. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Mega Lucario's performance.
Mega 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 Mega Lucario much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Mega Lucario?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Mega Lucario is a top-tier Fighting-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #2 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 4,325 at level 50 and base stats of 310/175/172 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Force Palm and Aura Sphere for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Fighting-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.