#0448 Mega

Mega Lucario

Best moveset, PvP rankings, counters & stats for Pokemon GO.

Fighting Steel
Max CP 4,325 Force Palm + Aura Sphere Cloudy Snow
Riolu | Hippopotas
Mega Lucario Pokemon GO sprite Mega

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

Max CP
4,325
Lv.40: 3,826 Lv.50: 4,325
Attack 310
Defense 175
Stamina 172
Total 657
Buddy 5.0 km Gen 4 · Sinnoh 2nd Move: 75,000 Dust · 75 Candy
Fighting type

Type Chart

Weak to
Fighting
Fighting
+60%
Fire
Fire
+60%
Ground
Ground
+60%

Rankings

Raid Attacker
Fighting type
Fighting type
Fighting Attacker
S
#2
22.0
DPS
396
TDO
0 type Force Palm
Fighting type Aura Sphere
Steel type
Steel type
Steel Attacker
S
#2
18.9
DPS
341
TDO
0 type Bullet Punch
Steel type Meteor Mash
Ghost type
Ghost type
Ghost Attacker
B
#11
16.7
DPS
301
TDO
0 type Force Palm
Ghost type Shadow Ball
PvP Battle
Ultra League
A
#45
60.66% Win Rate
Steel type Bullet Punch
Fighting type Close Combat
Ideal IVs 0/15/15
Master League
B
#24
64.44% Win Rate
Steel type Bullet Punch
Fighting type Close Combat
Ideal IVs 15/15/15

Moves

Fast Moves

Steel
Bullet Punch STAB
10
DPS
10.0 PWR 11 EN 1.0s DUR 11 EPS Snow
Fighting
Counter STAB
13
DPS
13.0 PWR 9 EN 1.0s DUR 9 EPS Cloudy
Fighting
Force Palm STAB Elite
10
DPS
10.0 PWR 16 EN 1.0s DUR 16 EPS Cloudy

Charged Moves

Fighting
Aura Sphere STAB
50
DPS
100.0 PWR 50 EN 2.0s DUR
Fire
Blaze Kick
40
DPS
40.0 PWR 33 EN 1.0s DUR
Fighting
Close Combat STAB Buff
42
DPS
105.0 PWR 100 EN 2.5s DUR
Steel
Flash Cannon STAB
40
DPS
100.0 PWR 100 EN 2.5s DUR
Steel
Meteor Mash STAB
40
DPS
100.0 PWR 50 EN 2.5s DUR
Fighting
Power Up Punch STAB Buff
25
DPS
50.0 PWR 33 EN 2.0s DUR
Ghost
Shadow Ball
33.3
DPS
100.0 PWR 50 EN 3.0s DUR
Electric
Thunder Punch
25
DPS
50.0 PWR 33 EN 2.0s DUR

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).

In Ultra League PvP, Mega Lucario runs Bullet Punch and Close Combat, ranked #45 (Tier A) with a 60.66% win rate. In Master League PvP, Mega Lucario runs Bullet Punch and Close Combat, ranked #24 (Tier B) with a 64.44% win rate. Mega 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

Riolu Pokemon GO
Riolu
50 Candy
Lucario Pokemon GO
Lucario
Lucario Pokemon GO
Lucario
200 Mega Energy
Mega Lucario Pokemon GO
Mega Lucario Mega

Forms & Variants

Riolu Pokemon GO
Riolu
Mega Lucario Pokemon GO
Mega Lucario Mega
Lucario Pokemon GO
Lucario

Raid Guide

Mega Lucario as Raid Boss

Not Currently in Raids

Mega 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.

View full raid guide →

Best Counters to Beat Mega Lucario

Mega Blaziken
Mega Blaziken
Counter + Aura Sphere
40.6 DPS
#1
Blacephalon
Blacephalon
Incinerate + 491
37.4 DPS
#2
Primal Groudon
Primal Groudon
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
36.9 DPS
#3
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard Y
Fire Spin + Blast Burn
36.7 DPS
#4
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow Chandelure
Fire Spin + Overheat
35.9 DPS
#5
Shadow Blaziken
Shadow Blaziken
Counter + Aura Sphere
35.6 DPS
#6
Shadow Groudon
Shadow Groudon
Mud Shot + Precipice Blades
35.0 DPS
#7
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)
Fire Fang + Overheat
34.6 DPS
#8
Mega Heracross
Mega Heracross
Counter + Close Combat
33.2 DPS
#9
Mega Garchomp
Mega Garchomp
Mud Shot + Earthquake
33.1 DPS
#10

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.

Comfey
vs
Comfey
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
27.9
DPS
#1
 Mega Steelix
vs
Mega Steelix
Force Palm + Aura Sphere
22.0
DPS
#1
 Darkrai
vs
Darkrai
Force Palm + Aura Sphere
35.8
DPS
#1
 Diancie
vs
Diancie
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
33.7
DPS
#1
 Azurill
vs
Azurill
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
84.0
DPS
#1
 Mega Diancie
vs
Mega Diancie
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
41.1
DPS
#1
 Kangaskhan
vs
Kangaskhan
Force Palm + Aura Sphere
42.8
DPS
#1
 Cleffa
vs
Cleffa
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
75.6
DPS
#1
 Ninetales (Alola)
vs
Ninetales (Alola)
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
49.6
DPS
#1
 Carbink
vs
Carbink
Bullet Punch + Meteor Mash
33.7
DPS
#1

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.

To Mega Evolve Mega 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 Mega Lucario's Mega Energy by completing Mega Raids, walking Mega Lucario as your buddy (25 Mega Energy per km after the first Mega Evolution), or through special research tasks and events.

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).

Wild Catch
Level 1–30
98 – 3,307 CP
Wild (Weather Boost)
Level 1–35
98 – 3,580 CP
Raid Catch
Level 20
2,147 – 2,240 CP
Raid (Weather Boost)
Level 25
2,672 – 2,787 CP
Egg Hatch
Level 20
2,147 – 2,240 CP
Research Encounter
Level 15
1,624 – 1,694 CP
GO Battle League
Level 20
2,147 – 2,240 CP

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

Level 20 → 40 (Standard)
135,000 Stardust
15 Candy
Level 40 → 50 (XL Candy)
0 Stardust
0 XL Candy
Total (20 → 50)
135,000 Stardust

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.

In PvP (Ultra League), Mega Lucario is ranked #45 (Tier A) with a 60.66% win rate. It's a meta-relevant pick worth building a second move for.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO?
Mega Lucario's best moveset is Force Palm (fast) and Aura Sphere (charged), providing 22.0 DPS as a Fighting-type attacker. This combination maximizes damage output thanks to STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), strong energy generation from the fast move, and high DPE (damage per energy) on the charged move. For PvP, consider running Bullet Punch and Close Combat instead, as PvP movesets prioritize energy generation and shield pressure over raw DPS.
What are Mega Lucario's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type moves. On the other hand, Mega Lucario resists Bug, Poison, Rock, Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel-type attacks, so avoid using those types against it. To counter Mega Lucario effectively in raids and gyms, build a team using its weakest type matchups and pick attackers that have STAB moves of those types.
What is Mega Lucario's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Lucario's maximum CP is 4,325 at level 50 (with XL Candy), or 3,826 at level 40. Reaching level 50 requires XL Candy, which is only available to trainers level 31 and above — earning XL Candy involves catching, hatching, transferring, and walking Pokemon. Mega Lucario's CP is calculated from its base stats: 310 Attack, 175 Defense, and 172 Stamina. Powering up from level 40 to 50 requires a significant investment of XL Candy and Stardust, so plan your resources carefully. A 100% IV Mega Lucario caught from raids or eggs (level 20) will have 2,186 CP, or 2,733 CP with weather boost (level 25).
Is Mega Lucario good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Lucario is ranked #45 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 60.66% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Bullet Punch and Close Combat. The ideal IV spread for Ultra League is 0/15/15 — for CP-capped leagues like Great League and Ultra League, lower Attack IVs with higher Defense and Stamina allow Mega Lucario to reach a higher level within the CP cap, gaining more total stat product. Mega Lucario is ranked #24 (Tier B) in Master League with a 64.44% overall win rate. The recommended moveset is Bullet Punch and Close Combat. The ideal IV spread for Master League is 15/15/15 — for CP-capped leagues like Great League and Ultra League, lower Attack IVs with higher Defense and Stamina allow Mega Lucario to reach a higher level within the CP cap, gaining more total stat product. When deciding which league to prioritize, consider where Mega Lucario has its best ranking and win rate. Unlocking a second charged move (costing 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy) is highly recommended for PvP, as it gives Mega Lucario better coverage and the ability to bait shields more effectively.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Lucario?
A perfect 15/15/15 IV Mega Lucario has the following CP at key levels: 1,639 CP at level 15 (research encounters), 2,186 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches), 2,733 CP at level 25 (weather-boosted raids), and 4,325 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a perfect IV Mega Lucario, it is worth investing Stardust and Candy to power it up, especially if Mega Lucario ranks well in raids or PvP. A 100% IV (also called a "hundo") is the rarest IV combination, so tag and favorite it to make sure you don't accidentally transfer it.
How to get Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO?
Mega Lucario is obtained by evolving its pre-evolution (Lucario with Candy).
Can Mega Lucario be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Lucario's availability depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Not all Pokemon have their shiny forms available yet. Check the current events page and Community Day announcements for any updates on shiny Mega Lucario availability and boosted shiny rates during special events.

Max CP per Level

L1 54 CP
L5 516 CP
L10 1,093 CP
L15 1,639 CP
L20 2,186 CP
L25 2,733 CP
L30 3,279 CP
L35 3,552 CP
L40 3,826 CP
L50 4,325 CP

Pokedex Info

Pokedex Number #448
Generation Gen 4
Region Sinnoh
Height 1.20 m
Weight 54.00 kg
Buddy Distance 5.0 km
Tradable No
2nd Charged Move 75,000 Dust / 75 Candy
Mega Energy (Buddy) 25 / km