Lucario (Pokémon)


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Lucario (Japanese: ルカリオ Lucario) is a dual-type  introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from when leveled up with high friendship during the day. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario using the Lucarionite.

Biology
Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like Pokémon, with fur that is predominantly blue and black. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has red eyes, a long snout and ears. When its mouth is open, it has two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso, and blue fur on its thighs that resembles shorts. It has a medium length tail of the same blue color as well. It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot. It has developed four black appendages that hang down from its head, which rise when Lucario reads or manipulates aura, a special energy that it senses. Lucario can study this energy to predict the movements of their opponents and track their quarry. They also have the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, in the form of explosive spheres of energy. Lucario can understand human speech, and have been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy.

As Mega Lucario, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. It develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its previously red eyes are now orange-colored. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Its aura heightens throughout its body, which formed black markings on its blue fur. In Kalos, Mega Lucario is believed to be the first discovered Mega Evolution. People call Mega Lucario's fighting style heartless due to it being bathed in combative instincts and not showing any mercy to any other opposing Pokémon.

Lucario is considered to be prideful, and is extremely loyal to its Trainer. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice. It usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though was seen eating Berries and plants, like roses. It has been seen eating chocolate, even though chocolate is not part of its natural diet.

Lucario (M08)
Lucario was one of the main Pokémon in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. He belonged to Sir Aaron and was sealed away in his staff for a thousand years. Ash later released him during a festival, and he helped guide him to the Tree of Beginning after teleported  there. However, he sacrificed himself to save the Tree of Beginning.

Maylene's Lucario
Lucario is Maylene's main Pokémon; it was first seen in Lost Leader Strategy! with Maylene in their. Lucario used to stop the battle of, , and. It was used in Maylene's matches with Paul,, and.

Riley's Lucario
Riley's Lucario debuted in Steeling Peace of Mind! at Iron Island. When and  traveled there after being contacted by, they found the local  Pokémon fighting brutally against each other and the other Pokémon on the island. When a crazed attacked Ash, Riley stepped in and had Lucario attack it with. Despite being a Steel-type as well, Lucario wasn't immediately affected like the others of its type due to its strong aura.

Cameron's Lucario
🇺🇳's evolved into a Lucario in Cameron's Secret Weapon! in a Vertress Conference battle against Ash's Snivy. It beat Snivy and fought against Ash's Pikachu in A Unova League Evolution, and won, but lost to Virgil's later in the episode. It tends to walk outside of its Poké Ball.

Korrina's Lucario
Korrina's Lucario debuted in Mega Revelations! as her walking Pokémon. The duo obtained a Lucarionite in the following episode, allowing it to Mega Evolve. Korrina later used Lucario in her Gym against Ash, and later during the battle to stop the Giant Rock. It previously evolved from a Riolu. It was often seen outside of its Poké Ball in the episodes it appeared in.



Other
A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in The Aura Storm!, under the ownership of Korrina's grandfather Gurkinn. Gurkinn's Lucario was used in a battle against Korrina's Lucario, but when Korrina's Lucario lost control when Mega Evolved, Gurkinn's Lucario had to knock it out.

A Lucario appeared in I Choose You!, under the ownership of Sorrel.

Minor appearances
A Lucario made a cameo appearance in the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, where it was seen dodging a 's.

A 's Lucario was seen on TV in Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!. It was participating in a Double Performance alongside a.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in Mega Evolution Special I.

A Lucario that can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario appeared in a flashback/fantasy in Origins of Mega Evolution!.

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
A Lucario appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of. It and its Trainer pursued a member of the Shadow Triad across the frozen Opelucid City, but that member escaped with his comrades.

In the movie adaptations
The Lucario from the eighth movie appears in the adaptation.

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga
Lucario is Hiori's primary Pokémon in Phantom Thief Pokémon 7.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, like in games, one appears under the ownership of Riley. It first appeared in Grumpy Gliscor.

Korrina has a Lucario which she Mega Evolves to help when and his friends were attacked in Santalune City who first appeared in The Aegislash Agenda.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
Riley also has a Lucario which is his only known Pokémon. He trained it while he was on Iron Island in Serious Training on Iron Island!!.

Maylene sent out her Lucario to take on one of the Galactic Grunts in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.

Hareta gained a Riolu Egg in Serious Training on Iron Island!! which hatched into a Riolu later on in that chapter. It then evolved in to Lucario in A Novel Test!!.

Cynthia's Lucario made a minor appearance during its Trainer's battle with Mitsumi in A New Battle Begins!.

Pokkén Tournament
Lucario is a playable character for the arcade fighting game. Its moves include, , , and multiple variations of. Upon entering Burst form, it Mega-Evolves and can use the Burst Attack Aura Blast.

NPC appearances

 * : Lucario is seen as the greatest rescue leader of all time, and his adventures have become legendary. While the player never meets Lucario, Alakazam tells the player that his goal is to become closer to Lucario's greatness. Earning 15000 Rescue Points will put the player in the top Rescue Rank—Lucario Rank—at which point the Lucario Statue will be displayed outside the Team Base.
 * : Lucario is the guardian of the.

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Mega Lucario

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Trivia

 * Because of its debut in the film Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Lucario appears in the original versions of  and its English dub counterpart, Unbeatable, alongside  and, despite not debuting until the following generation.
 * Lucario's English name was revealed on February 9, 2006 with the announcement of the title of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
 * In, Dusty wears a Lucario costume.
 * Due to Lucario's combination of Abilities, in and  Steadfast only activates if Lucario becomes, or if the opponent has.
 * Mega Lucario has the highest base stat of all  Pokémon.
 * Lucario has the fewest moves of all the Pokkén Tournament fighters, with 4.

Origin
Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god of funerals and the dead,, who has the head of an. Anubis's role in Egyptian mythology was to judge the hearts of deceased souls based on their actions during their life. This resembles Lucario's ability to see a life form's aura. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. is a sport that is believed to have origins in Egypt. The markings on Lucario's face resemble a mask. The rings around its shoulders may be inspired by used in martial arts. The four appendages on Lucario's head, together with the shape drawn by its mask (a bisected ring), may suggest inspiration from a, which in popular depictions can respond to spiritual energies similarly to how Lucario's appendages act when it senses aura.

Name origin
Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transliteration of ' (a mythical metal) or ' (referring to its supernatural abilities involving aura). It may also involve ' (a subspecies of the ),, ', lykos (Greek for wolf), luchar (Spanish for fight), or lucarius (Latin for (one) of light or luminary).

Related articles

 * Lucario (M08)
 * Maylene's Lucario
 * Riley's Lucario
 * Cameron's Lucario
 * Korrina's Lucario
 * Hiori's Lucario
 * Lucario (Super Smash Bros.)