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Lucario Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Lucario is a Fighting/Steel Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Lucario, its location, stats, and more.

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How to Get Lucario in Pokemon Legends Z-A

Gifted After Finishing Main Mission 37

Free Lucario During Main Mission 38

Upon returning to Hotel AZ after finishing Main Mission 37, examine the Pokeball on the table in your room to receive Lucario as a gift.

Complete Walkthrough

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Alpha Lucario Location

Location Overworld and Map Image
Wild Zone 20
Alpha Lucario Overworld Location
Alpha Lucario Map Location
AlphaCenter of Wild Zone 20
Fixed Spawn
Alpha Lucario can be found at the center of Wild Zone 20 during daytime or nighttime.
Alpha Move: Ice Punch

All Alpha Pokemon Locations

Catch in a Wild Zone

Wild Zone 20
Wild Zone 20
Day and Night

Wild Lucario may also spawn as an Alpha Pokemon in place of their regular form inside Wild Zones once you have caught all available Pokemon in the area and have earned the respective crown for the Wild Zone, which can be checked in the map.
All Wild Zones and Pokemon Locations

Evolves From Riolu Line

Riolu Evolution Line
RioluRiolu →
Have high Friendship during the day 		LucarioLucario

Evolution Chart:
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Lucario Game Data

Lucario Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #136
Lucario ImageLucario
Pokemon Fighting Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 4
Height 1.2 m
Weight 54 kg
Species Aura Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1 SpAtk +1
L-A Dex #136
Shiny Lucario ImageShiny Lucario
Pokemon Fighting Type IconPokemon Steel Type Icon
Gen 4
Height 1.2 m
Weight 54 kg
Species Aura Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +1 SpAtk +1
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Lucario Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon

Lucario Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
70
 #126
Atk
110
 #70
Def
70
 #163
SpAtk
115
 #52
SpDef
70
 #169
Speed
90
 #84
Total
525
 #91
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 177 177 145 145 130
Atk 178 162 130 117 103
Def 134 122 90 81 67
SpAtk 183 167 135 121 108
SpDef 134 122 90 81 67
Spd 156 142 110 99 85
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Alternate Forms

LucarioLucario Mega LucarioMega Lucario Mega Lucario ZMega Lucario Z

Lucario Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Modest

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Modest ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Attack

Since Lucario can work as either a Physical or Special Attacker, its Best Nature is either Adamant or Modest, depending on how you plan to build its EVs and Moves.

Give Lucario Adamant if you want to use it as a Physical Attacker, and Modest if you want to build it as a Special Attacker instead.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Brave ↑ Attack, ↓ Speed
Quiet ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Speed

You can also give Lucario either Brave or Quiet nature, allowing you to use both of its Physical and Special moves without much downside.

Keep in mind that giving Lucario any of the above two natures will increase the cooldown of moves, potentially making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Lucario has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Lucario Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Bullet Punch Pokemon Steel Type Icon 3
Swords Dance Pokemon Normal Type Icon 15
Ice Punch Pokemon Ice Type Icon 7
Close Combat Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 12

We recommend the moves Close Combat, Swords Dance, Bullet Punch, and Ice Punch when using Lucario during the main story.

Lucario Learnset

narrow down the range of conditions

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Quick Attack Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with blinding speed.
Base Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
Base Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
Base Bullet Punch Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 3
The user attacks with a flurry of tough punches as fast as bullets.
Evo Detect Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 13
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
8 Metal Claw Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 50 / 6
The user attacks by raking targets with steel claws. This may also boost the user's Attack stat.
16 Work Up Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up.
20 Rock Smash Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
24 Screech Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible screech that makes targets reflexively want to cover their ears. This lowers their Defense stats for a while.
25 Aura Sphere Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by letting loose a pulse of aura power from within its body.
28 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
32 Metal Sound Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user emits a horrible sound like screeching metal, which lowers targets' Sp. Def stats for a while.
35 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
38 Dragon Pulse Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.
45 Extreme Speed Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 65 / 3
The user attacks by charging into targets with blinding speed.
54 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
004 Rock Smash Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
005 Roar Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user lets out a mighty roar, which startles targets and drives them back a good distance.
006 Calm Mind Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
011 Bulk Up Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
018 Power-Up Punch Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 10
The user attacks targets with a punch that will make its own fist tougher. This boosts the user's Attack stat for a short time.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
023 Thunder Punch Electric Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an electrified punch. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
024 Ice Punch Ice Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with an icy punch. This may also leave targets frozen.
025 Crunch Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by crunching targets up with sharp fangs. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
041 Water Pulse Water Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks by shooting a pulsing blast of water. This may also leave targets confused.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
047 Agility Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user relaxes its muscles to make its body feel lighter, increasing the user's movement speed for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
061 Shadow Claw Ghost Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing with a sharp claw made from shadows. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
074 Shadow Ball Ghost Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by hurling a shadowy blob. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
075 Dragon Pulse Dragon Type Moves Special Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by blasting targets with a shock wave emitted from its gaping mouth.
077 Poison Jab Poison Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by stabbing targets with a poison- soaked tentacle, arm, or the like. This may also leave targets poisoned.
078 Bulldoze Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks targets by stomping on the ground. This also makes targets move more slowly for a short time.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
083 Nasty Plot Dark Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Sp. Atk stat for a while by thinking bad thoughts to stimulate its brain.
084 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
087 Iron Tail Steel Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by slamming its hard tail into targets. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
090 Dark Pulse Dark Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by releasing a horrible aura rife with ill intent. This may also make targets flinch.
099 Metronome Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 4
The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain to unleash a random move from among the many moves that exist.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
103 Work Up Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack and Sp. Atk stats for a short time by getting worked up.
107 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

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