Competitive Information for Lucario (Mega) [Sun/Moon]
Fighting / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon's same-type attack bonus (STAB) is 2 instead of 1.5.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Lucario-mega? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Lucario-Mega, a magnificent Pokémon boasting Fighting and Steel attributes. It's to see Lucario-Mega show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Lucario-Mega's strategies.
Item: Lucarionite
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Meteor Mash / Metal Claw
- Earthquake / Return
- Blaze Kick
In single battles, Lucario's Physical Sweeper role is a wonderful. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using destructive physical moves. With Adaptability, Lucario's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. Earthquake was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Lucarionite equipped to it, if held by a lucario, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Lucario is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Meteor Mash is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Steel-type move (20% chance to raise your Lucario's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Lucario's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Blaze Kick is a physical 85-base power Fire-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn).
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Item: Lucarionite
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 SpA / 148 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Psychic
- Dragon Pulse
- Dark Pulse
Lucario excels as an impressive Special Sweeper during single battles. This approach seeks to overwhelm foes with intense special power. With Adaptability, Lucario's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. With a Lucarionite equipped to it, if held by a lucario, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Lucario-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Lucarionite
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Meteor Mash / Metal Claw
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Ready for double battles? Lucario is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical attacks. With Adaptability, Lucario's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. With a Lucarionite equipped to it, if held by a lucario, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ High Jump Kick is a physical STAB-boosted 130-base power Fighting-type move (Lucario is hurt by 50% of its max hp if it misses).
◆ Meteor Mash is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Steel-type move (20% chance to raise your Lucario's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Metal Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 50-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Lucario's attack by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
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Item: Lucarionite
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 SpA / 148 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Psychic
- Dragon Pulse
- Dark Pulse
In double battles, Lucario's Special Sweeper role is a fabulous. It's purpose is to crush rivals using destructive special attacks. With Adaptability, Lucario's same-type attack bonus (stab) is 2 instead of 1.5. With a Lucarionite equipped to it, if held by a lucario, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Dark Pulse is a special 80-base power Dark-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Lucario-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Lucario-mega.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Lucario-mega can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Lucario-mega
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Reversal
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Moves: Substitute + Reversal
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Follow Me, Helping Hand, Protect, Quick Guard, Bullet Punch, Extreme Speed, Feint, Quick Attack, Vacuum Wave
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Lucario-mega's stats
- Agility
- Bulk Up
- Calm Mind
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Meteor Mash
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Lucario-mega
- Earthquake
- Hidden Power
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Lucario-mega in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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