Riolu 
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Lucario
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 3,092 |
| Generation | Sinnoh (Gen 4) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
About Lucario
Lucario is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,092 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Lucario has base stats of 236 Attack, 144 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 552.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 236, Lucario is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Cloudy weather, Lucario receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Lucario is 5km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counter STAB | Fighting | 12 | +8 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
| Bullet Punch STAB | Steel | 9 | +10 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Force Palm ELITE | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon STAB | Steel | 100 | -65 | - | 110 | -65 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | -55 | - | 100 | -55 |
| Close Combat STAB | Fighting | 100 | -45 | - | 100 | -45 |
| Power Up Punch | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Aura Sphere | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Blaze Kick | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Thunder Punch | Electric | 45 | -33 | - | 55 | -40 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Lucario takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Lucario takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Lucario
Top Pokémon to use when battling Lucario in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pheromosa
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
Blacephalon
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
Reshiram
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
Chandelure
| Ghost Fire | 271 | 182 | 155 | 3,739 |
| 5 |
Groudon
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
Marshadow
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
Volcarona
| Bug Fire | 264 | 189 | 198 | 4,155 |
| 8 |
Garchomp
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 9 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 10 |
Sneasler
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
🏆 Lucario PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 1,499 |
| 2 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 1,499 |
| 5 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 21 | 1,497 |
| 6 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 21 | 1,496 |
| 7 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 1,499 |
| 9 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 1,494 |
| 10 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 1,498 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 39 | 2,497 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 9 | 40 | 2,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 13 | 39 | 2,491 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 39 | 2,498 |
| 5 | 1 | 13 | 15 | 39 | 2,500 |
| 6 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 38 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 39 | 2,494 |
| 8 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 39 | 2,495 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 13 | 39 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 40 | 2,496 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Lucario IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,317 | 1,158 | 1,544 | 1,930 | 2,703 | 3,064 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,310 | 1,155 | 1,540 | 1,925 | 2,695 | 3,056 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,309 | 1,154 | 1,539 | 1,924 | 2,694 | 3,055 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,294 | 1,147 | 1,529 | 1,911 | 2,676 | 3,034 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,290 | 1,145 | 1,526 | 1,908 | 2,671 | 3,029 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,271 | 1,135 | 1,514 | 1,893 | 2,650 | 3,005 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,249 | 1,124 | 1,499 | 1,874 | 2,624 | 2,975 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,271 | 1,135 | 1,513 | 1,892 | 2,649 | 3,003 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,204 | 1,102 | 1,469 | 1,837 | 2,572 | 2,916 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,988 | 994 | 1,325 | 1,656 | 2,319 | 2,630 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Lucario with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 3,064 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,703 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,469 - 1,544 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,837 - 1,930 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,469 - 1,544 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,102 - 1,158 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Lucario with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 26 | 2,703 |
| 2 | 2,703 | 27 | 2,703 |
| 3 | 2,703 | 28 | 2,703 |
| 4 | 2,703 | 29 | 2,703 |
| 5 | 364 | 30 | 2,317 |
| 6 | 2,703 | 31 | 2,703 |
| 7 | 2,703 | 32 | 2,703 |
| 8 | 2,703 | 33 | 2,703 |
| 9 | 2,703 | 34 | 2,703 |
| 10 | 772 | 35 | 2,510 |
| 11 | 2,703 | 36 | 2,703 |
| 12 | 2,703 | 37 | 2,703 |
| 13 | 2,703 | 38 | 2,703 |
| 14 | 2,703 | 39 | 2,703 |
| 15 | 1,158 | 40 | 2,703 |
| 16 | 2,703 | 41 | 2,703 |
| 17 | 2,703 | 42 | 2,703 |
| 18 | 2,703 | 43 | 2,703 |
| 19 | 2,703 | 44 | 2,703 |
| 20 | 1,544 | 45 | 2,891 |
| 21 | 2,703 | 46 | 2,703 |
| 22 | 2,703 | 47 | 2,703 |
| 23 | 2,703 | 48 | 2,703 |
| 24 | 2,703 | 49 | 2,703 |
| 25 | 1,930 | 50 | 3,064 |
📖 Complete Lucario Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Lucario (#448) is a Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,092 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Lucario is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Lucario in 2026.
📊 Lucario Stats Analysis
Lucario's Attack stat is 236 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Lucario a strong damage dealer.
With 144 Defense (Good) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 552. This gives Lucario reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fighting-type Pokémon, Lucario's stat distribution leans toward offense.
⚔️ Best Lucario Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Lucario depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Counter (Fast) with Flash Cannon (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Lucario has 3 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Lucario has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
🏆 Lucario PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Lucario can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fighting/Steel typing provides useful matchups against Bug, Rock, Poison-type threats while being weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground types.
Master League
In Master League, Lucario faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Lucario Raid Guide & Counters
Lucario appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Fire, Fighting, Ground-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Lucario at Level 20 (1,469 - 1,544 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,837 - 1,930 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,544 CP.
🎯 How to Get Lucario in Pokémon GO
Lucario can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Lucario Evolution Guide
Lucario is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
✨ Shiny Lucario in Pokémon GO
Shiny Lucario is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Lucario gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,837 - 1,930 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Lucario
Q: What is Lucario's max CP?
A: 3,064 CP at Level 50, or 2,703 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Lucario good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Lucario be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Lucario is available.
Q: What is Lucario weak to?
A: Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Counter + Flash Cannon for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.