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lucario-mega
Generation IV · #10059 — Aura Pokémon
Mega Lucario is the Mega Evolved form of Lucario, the Aura Pokémon from Generation IV, and represents one of the most dramatic power increases available through Mega Evolution. When Lucario holds the Lucarionite and undergoes Mega Evolution, it transforms into a significantly more formidable combatant, with its base stat total climbing from 525 to 625, a gain of exactly 100 points. This transformation particularly emphasizes Lucario's already impressive offensive capabilities, making it one of the most potent mixed attackers in competitive Pokémon battles. The Mega Evolution process amplifies Lucario's connection to auras, its defining characteristic, manifesting in a more aggressive and powerful form that retains its Fighting/Steel typing while gaining the signature ability Adaptability.
Base Stats
Height
1.3m
Weight
57.5kg
Category
Aura Pokémon
Gender
Male 87.5% / Female 12.5%
Color
blue
Shape
upright
Abilities
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
Lucario-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mega Lucario stands at 1.3 meters tall and weighs 57.5 kilograms, representing a slight increase in physical presence compared to its base form at 1.2 meters and 54.0 kilograms. The Mega Evolution enhances Lucario's already striking appearance, accentuating its bipedal, canine-like physiology with a more pronounced and imposing stance. Its blue and black coloration becomes more vibrant, and its characteristic aura sensors that hang from the back of its head appear more pronounced, reflecting its heightened sensitivity to the auras of all living things. The round spikes protruding from its forepaws and chest become more defined, and the third spike on its chest seems to pulse with more energy. Structurally, Mega Lucario maintains the same dual-type Fighting/Steel composition, which provides it with a diverse array of resistances and immunities that make it exceptionally durable against many common threats in competitive play.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Lucario-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Lucario exhibits a strong male bias in its gender distribution, with 87.5% of wild Lucario being male and only 12.5% being female, reflecting a pattern common to many humanoid-shaped Pokémon. This gender ratio makes female Lucario considerably rarer and more sought after by collectors and breeders seeking to create competitively viable offspring. Lucario belongs to the Field and Human-Like egg groups, allowing for diverse breeding combinations that enable trainers to pass down valuable moves and abilities through strategic pairing. The species maintains a base friendship value of 70, indicating a relatively cooperative disposition that responds well to bonding with trainers, making it an excellent choice for players who enjoy cultivating strong relationships with their Pokémon. With a hatch counter of 25 cycles, Lucario eggs require approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps to hatch, placing it in the moderate range of hatching times, and its medium-slow growth rate means training requires patience and dedication to reach full potential, rewarding committed trainers with one of the most capable Fighting-types available.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
ultra sun ultra moon
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
sun moon
tm01
x y
tm03
yellow
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
red blue
tm03
platinum
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
+736 more TMs/HMs
lucario-mega's Evolution Chain
Lucario-mega Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mega Lucario is the Mega Evolution form of Lucario, obtained when Lucario holds the Lucarionite and Mega Evolves during battle. The transformation dramatically increases its offensive stats, with Attack rising from 110 to 145 and Special Attack increasing from 115 to 140, making it a formidable mixed attacker capable of dealing massive damage with both physical and special moves. The most defining aspect of Mega Lucario is its signature ability Adaptability, which increases the same-type attack bonus from the standard 1.5× multiplier to 2×, allowing Mega Lucario's Fighting and Steel-type moves to deal exceptional damage. Speed also receives a significant boost, jumping from 90 to 112, allowing Mega Lucario to outspeed many common threats and take the offensive initiative in battle. While its bulk remains unchanged at 70 HP, 88 Defense, and 70 Special Defense, the offensive enhancements and speed increase position Mega Lucario as an aggressive, hard-hitting sweeper that can overwhelm opponents through sheer power and velocity.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Lucario-mega Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex entries, a well-trained Lucario can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away, and this capability is presumably heightened in its Mega form. Mega Lucario's enhanced sensory abilities allow it to detect opponents with unparalleled precision, making it impossible for foes to remain hidden from its perception. This extraordinary sensitivity to auras translates into a Pokémon that can read the thoughts and movements of others with remarkable clarity, understanding even human speech with ease. In battle, this manifests as a creature of pure instinct and awareness, capable of responding to threats with lightning-fast reflexes. The Mega Evolution intensifies Lucario's connection to the spiritual energies that surround all living things, creating a Pokémon that operates on a level of consciousness beyond most other creatures, able to sense danger and opportunity with equal acuity across vast distances.
Pokedex Entries
Generation IV
It has the ability to sense the auras of all things. It understands human speech.
By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to LUCARIO, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
Generation V
A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
Generation VI
By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
Generation VII
Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.
It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.
They can detect the species of a living being— and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.
Lucario reads its opponent’s feelings with its aura waves. It finds out things it would rather not know, so it gets stressed out easily.
Generation VIII
It controls waves known as auras, which are powerful enough to pulverize huge rocks. It uses these waves to take down its prey.
It can tell what people are thinking. Only Trainers who have justice in their hearts can earn this Pokémon’s trust.
A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. I have given the name ”aura” to this power.
Lucario-mega Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Lucario's design draws inspiration from the legendary Egyptian deity Anubis, the jackal-headed god associated with mummification and the afterlife, which manifests in its bipedal, canine-like appearance with sleek lines and an almost mystical quality. The name 'Lucario' is believed to derive from 'Luca' or 'Luke' combined with 'Mario,' though the exact etymology remains subject to fan interpretation. In its Mega form, this Anubis-inspired design becomes even more pronounced, with sharper, more angular features that emphasize the mystical warrior aesthetic. The aura sensors hanging from its head function as a biological antenna system, channeling the spiritual energies that Lucario senses from the world around it, transforming into visual manifestations of power during Mega Evolution. The color scheme of blue and black, accented by red eyes and metallic silver elements from its Steel typing, creates a visually striking appearance that suggests both serenity and controlled aggression, perfectly encapsulating the balance between warrior discipline and mystical awareness that defines the species.
Learnable Moves
Lucario-mega can learn 76 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| bone rush | ground | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulk up | fighting | Status | — | — | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| close combat | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| extreme speed | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| foresight | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| me first | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| quick attack | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| quick guard | fighting | Status | — | — | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| work up | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Lucario-mega Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Lucario has established itself as one of the premier threats in competitive Pokémon battling, primarily due to the overwhelming offense granted by its stat distribution and Adaptability ability. With base 145 Attack and 140 Special Attack, Mega Lucario functions as a devastating mixed attacker capable of running movesets that hit opponents from both sides of their defenses; common competitive sets include moves such as Close Combat, Flash Cannon, Extreme Speed, and Bullet Punch for physical coverage, while Aura Sphere, Flash Cannon, Vacuum Wave, and Focus Blast provide special options. The Adaptability ability amplifies damage output dramatically, turning Lucario's same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2.0×, meaning a Close Combat or Aura Sphere receives a 3× damage multiplier instead of the standard 2.25×. Base 112 Speed allows Mega Lucario to outpace many threats, and access to priority moves like Extreme Speed and Bullet Punch provides additional flexibility in forcing favorable matchups. Defensively, its Fighting/Steel typing grants resistances to Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves, plus immunity to Poison, making it surprisingly durable despite middling defensive stats; however, the critical weakness to Ground-type moves remains a significant vulnerability that skilled opponents exploit consistently.
Commonly Asked Questions About Lucario-mega
What type is Lucario-mega?
Lucario-mega is a fighting and steel type Pokemon.
What does Lucario-mega evolve into?
Lucario-mega does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Lucario-mega's weaknesses?
Lucario-mega is weak to fighting, ground and fire type moves.
Lucario-mega Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Lucario has become one of the most iconic and recognizable Pokémon since its introduction in Generation IV, achieving a level of popularity that rivals even many legendary Pokémon. The species received significant prominence through its starring role in the eighth Pokémon movie, where a legendary Lucario appeared alongside Pikachu, and this media exposure contributed substantially to its cultural prevalence among both casual fans and competitive players. Its design as a mystical warrior with aura-sensing abilities captured the imagination of the community, inspiring countless fan creations, competitive teams, and strategic discussions that continue to this day. Mega Lucario further cemented its status as a cornerstone competitive Pokémon, becoming a standard consideration in team building discussions across multiple generations and competitive formats. The Pokémon has appeared in various supplementary media, spin-off games, and promotional materials, while trainers like Korrina and Ash Ketchum wielding Mega Lucario in the animated series brought the form to wider audiences, solidifying its position as not merely a powerful Pokémon, but a cultural touchstone within the franchise.
Where to Find Lucario-mega in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Lucario is available in most mainline Pokémon games since Generation VI, where Mega Evolution was introduced, through the use of the Lucarionite held item. Players can obtain Lucario in numerous games including X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sun and Moon, Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Scarlet and Violet, with the base Lucario available through standard gameplay methods such as catching Riolu and evolving it through high friendship during daytime conditions. The Lucarionite required for Mega Evolution is typically distributed through story progression or post-game activities, ensuring that players who train a Lucario can access its Mega form without excessive grinding or trading. In Pokémon GO, Mega Lucario is available through Mega Evolution mechanics introduced in that game, allowing mobile players to experience the enhanced form. Trading and breeding mechanisms across the various games provide alternative paths for obtaining Lucario, and its presence in multiple generations' Pokédexes ensures that players have consistent opportunities to add this powerful Fighting/Steel-type to their teams across different eras of Pokémon gaming.