Lucario — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Lucario is a balanced attacker built around special attacks (115 Sp. Atk). It can trade hits at a competitive speed tier, and it's commonly used because its fighting/steel typing resists 8 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Lucario into a favorable type matchup using its fighting/steel STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Lucario into fire and fighting attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Lucario the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 525Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Lucario transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Lucario shows up
#56
Usage ~3.67% · Win rate ~53.6%
#86
Usage ~2.45% · Win rate ~52.85%
Lucario FAQ
- What are Lucario's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Lucario can run steadfast, inner-focus, justified. The competitive default is usually steadfast — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Lucario weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Lucario takes extra damage from fire, fighting, ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Lucario?
- The best moveset for Lucario depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Lucario in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Lucario are Pokémon with strong fire, fighting, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Lucario good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Lucario's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.