Mega Lucario Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Lucario
Editor's Verdict — Is Mega Lucario Worth Raiding?
The best Fighting attacker in the game once you factor in Mega Lucario, and a superb non-Mega core too. Build two Lucario with Counter and Aura Sphere — Fighting is one of the most useful raid types, and Lucario is its king.
Mega Lucario is Fighting/Steel, weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. Fire and Ground attackers counter it; it's a quick, duo-friendly fight. The reason to build Lucario is offense: Fighting shreds Normal, Rock, Steel, Dark, and Ice bosses, and Lucario has the DPS to duo many of them. Mega Lucario adds a lobby-wide boost on top. Between its raid value and its Great League viability, Lucario is one of the most complete builds in the game.
Mega Lucario is a Mega Raids 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's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
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?
Yes! Mega Lucario's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
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?
Mega Lucario is weather boosted during cloudy,snow weather. When boosted, Mega Lucario is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (2672-2787 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.