Mega Lucario Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Lucario
Mega 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 40.625 DPS.
Mega 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: Mega Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, Ground -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Poison, Rock-type moves as Mega 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 Mega Lucario is Mega Blaziken (40.625 DPS), Blacephalon (37.444 DPS), and Primal Groudon (36.900 DPS).
Catching Mega Lucario: After defeating Mega Lucario, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2147 and 2240 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2672-2787 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Lucario from raids will have exactly 2240 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 Mega Lucario?
The best counter for Mega Lucario is Mega Blaziken with Counter and Aura Sphere, dealing 40.625 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (37.444 DPS) and Primal Groudon (36.900 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Lucario?
Mega 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 Mega Lucario weak to?
Mega 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 Mega Lucario be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega 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 Mega Lucario from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Lucario from raids will have 2240 CP at level 20, or 2787 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2147. If you see 2240 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Lucario worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega 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 Mega Lucario?
For the best moveset for Mega Lucario itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega 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 Mega Lucario without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Lucario can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (37.444 DPS) and Landorus (Therian) (32.455 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 Mega Lucario in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega 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.