Lucario Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lucario in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lucario
Lucario is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fighting/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 49.250 DPS.
Lucario can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Poison, Rock-type moves as Lucario resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Lucario is Mega Blaziken (49.250 DPS), Mega Lucario (48.500 DPS), and Blacephalon (45.556 DPS).
Catching Lucario: After defeating Lucario, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1506 and 1583 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1874-1969 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lucario from raids will have exactly 1583 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Lucario?
The best counter for Lucario is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 49.250 DPS. Other top options include Mega Lucario (48.500 DPS) and Blacephalon (45.556 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lucario?
Lucario can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Lucario weak to?
Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground-type attacks. It resists Bug, Poison, Rock, Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lucario be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Lucario's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Lucario from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lucario from raids will have 1583 CP at level 20, or 1969 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1506. If you see 1583 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lucario worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lucario is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Lucario?
For the best moveset for Lucario itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lucario stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Lucario without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lucario can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (45.556 DPS) and Reshiram (38.929 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Lucario in raids?
Weather boost information for Lucario is not currently available. Fighting-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.