Lucario
#448 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Aura Pokémon
Lucario
#448 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Aura Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
70
250
344
Attack
110
202
350
Defense
70
130
262
Sp. Atk
115
211
361
Sp. Def
70
130
262
Speed
90
166
306
Total
525
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Lucario
Aura Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk, 1 SpA |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 184 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 87.5% male 12.5% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,400 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to LUCARIO, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.

SoulSilver
It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to LUCARIO, since it can detect auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Riolu #447 | High friendship, day | ![]() Lucario #448 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first. |
| Start | Foresight | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe. |
| Start | Detect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| Start | Metal Claw | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 | The foe is raked with steel claws. It may also raise the user’s Attack stat. |
| Start | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 6 | Counter | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. |
| 11 | Force Palm | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave. It may also leave the target paralyzed. |
| 15 | Feint | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves. |
| 19 | Bone Rush | ![]() | Physical | 25 | 80 | 10 | The user strikes at the foe with a hard bone two to five times in a row. |
| 24 | Metal Sound | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 40 | A horrible sound like scraping metal is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 29 | Me First | ![]() | Status | 0 | - | 20 | The user tries to cut ahead of the foe to steal and use the foe’s intended move with greater power. |
| 33 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| 37 | Aura Sphere | ![]() | Special | 90 | - | 20 | The user looses a blast of aura power from deep within its body. This move is certain to hit. |
| 42 | Close Combat | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | The user fights the foe up close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def. |
| 47 | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| 51 | Extreme Speed | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 5 | The user charges the foe at blinding speed. This attack always goes before any other move. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| TM03 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe. |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM26 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM59 | Dragon Pulse | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. |
| TM60 | Drain Punch | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 5 | An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM66 | Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user can use this attack after the foe attacks, its power is doubled. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio. |
| TM75 | Swords Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM79 | Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM84 | Poison Jab | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | The foe is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the foe. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| HM08 | Rock Climb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 10 | 95 | 20 | The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle. |
| Ice Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen. |
| Iron Defense | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat. |
| Low Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes. |
| Magnet Rise | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Role Play | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Swift | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
| Vacuum Wave | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user whirls its fists to send a wave of pure vacuum at the foe. This move always goes first. |
| Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch. |
Traits
Steadfast
Ability Slot 1
Raises Speed each time the Pokémon flinches.
Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
Inner Focus
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon is protected from flinching.
Prevents flinching.












































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