As a Fighting/Steel type, Lucario has 3 weaknesses, 8 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Fighting/Steel typing.

Base stats

HP: 70
Attack: 110
Defense: 70
Sp. Atk: 115
Sp. Def: 70
Speed: 90
Total: 525

Lucario has a base stat total of 525, higher than 73% of Pokémon. Its Attack (110) and Sp. Atk (115) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 70 HP, 70 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.

Lucario can have the abilities Steadfast, Inner Focus and Justified.

How to beat Lucario

Lucario takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground and Fire moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison moves have no effect on it and Normal, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Fighting and Steel moves. Victini hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Fighting and Steel moves. Moltres hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Fighting and Steel moves.

Evolution

Lucario is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Riolu → Lucario), evolving from Riolu.

Best counters to Lucario

Other Fighting/Steel Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Lucario weak to?

As a Fighting/Steel type, Lucario takes super-effective damage from Fighting, Ground and Fire moves.

What is Lucario resistant to?

Lucario resists Normal, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Rock (¼×) and Bug (¼×) moves. It is immune to Poison.

What are the best counters to Lucario?

Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Victini and Moltres, which hit Lucario with super-effective attacks.