Mega Lucario
Fighting/Steel-type, Generation 4. Ranked #2 among Steel-type raid attackers (Tier S). #28 in Master League.
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bullet Punch Meteor Mash 18.9 DPS
- Master League
- Bullet Punch Close Combat 62.84% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Meteor Mash costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Lucario takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 657
- 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
- 2,186 CP
Mega Lucario moves
3 fast · 8 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Punch Best STAB | Steel | 10 | 11 | 1.0s | 10 | 11 |
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Force Palm STAB Elite | Fighting | 10 | 16 | 1.0s | 10 | 16 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere 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 Best 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, Mega Lucario runs Bullet Punch with Meteor Mash — 18.9 DPS and 341 TDO as a Steel-type attacker. It also covers the Fighting slot with Force Palm and Aura Sphere.
In Ultra League it runs Bullet Punch and Close Combat. In Master 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 Mega Lucario places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steel | #2 | S | 18.9 | 341 | Bullet Punch Meteor Mash |
| Fighting | #3 | S | 22.0 | 396 | Force Palm Aura Sphere |
| Ghost | #13 | B | 16.7 | 301 | Force Palm Shadow Ball |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #46 | A | 60.26% | Bullet Punch Close Combat | 0/15/15 |
| Master League | #28 | C | 62.84% | Bullet Punch Close Combat | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Lucario raid guide
Best counters against Mega Lucario
Use Mega Lucario against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Lucario
- Evolve from
- Lucario · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 98 | 3,307 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 98 | 3,580 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,147 | 2,240 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,672 | 2,787 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,147 | 2,240 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,624 | 1,694 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,147 | 2,240 |
Is Mega Lucario good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Lucario is a Tier S Steel-type attacker at rank #2, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (310), 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 | 54 |
| Lv 2 | 169 |
| Lv 3 | 285 |
| Lv 4 | 400 |
| Lv 5 | 516 |
| Lv 6 | 631 |
| Lv 7 | 747 |
| Lv 8 | 862 |
| Lv 9 | 978 |
| Lv 10 | 1,093 |
| Lv 11 | 1,202 |
| Lv 12 | 1,312 |
| Lv 13 | 1,421 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,530 |
| Lv 15 | 1,639 |
| Lv 16 | 1,749 |
| Lv 17 | 1,858 |
| Lv 18 | 1,967 |
| Lv 19 | 2,077 |
| Lv 20 | 2,186 |
| Lv 21 | 2,295 |
| Lv 22 | 2,405 |
| Lv 23 | 2,514 |
| Lv 24 | 2,623 |
| Lv 25 | 2,733 |
| Lv 26 | 2,842 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,951 |
| Lv 28 | 3,061 |
| Lv 29 | 3,170 |
| Lv 30 | 3,279 |
| Lv 31 | 3,334 |
| Lv 32 | 3,389 |
| Lv 33 | 3,443 |
| Lv 34 | 3,498 |
| Lv 35 | 3,552 |
| Lv 36 | 3,607 |
| Lv 37 | 3,662 |
| Lv 38 | 3,716 |
| Lv 39 | 3,771 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,826 |
| Lv 41 | 3,874 |
| Lv 42 | 3,923 |
| Lv 43 | 3,972 |
| Lv 44 | 4,022 |
| Lv 45 | 4,072 |
| Lv 46 | 4,122 |
| Lv 47 | 4,172 |
| Lv 48 | 4,223 |
| Lv 49 | 4,274 |
| Lv 50 | 4,325 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0448
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 54.00 kg
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0448_POKEMON_LUCARIO_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO?
Mega Lucario's best moveset is Bullet Punch (fast) with Meteor Mash (charged), worth 18.9 DPS as a Steel-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Lucario's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Lucario's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Lucario reaches 4,325 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,826 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 Mega Lucario good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Lucario is ranked #46 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 60.26% win rate. Mega Lucario is ranked #28 (Tier C) in Master League with a 62.84% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Mega Lucario bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Lucario?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Lucario shows 2,186 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,733 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 Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Lucario ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Lucario be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega 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.