Competitive Information for Lucario (Mega) [X/Y]
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 X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unleash the power of Lucario-Mega, a stunning Pokémon with Fighting and Steel typing. Lucario-Mega is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Discover how Lucario-Mega excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Lucarionite
Ability: Adaptability
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 108 Hp / 252 Atk / 148 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat / High Jump Kick
- Return / Strength
- Blaze Kick
- Earthquake
For those intense single battles, Lucario is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with potent physical 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Strength is a physical 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Blaze Kick is a physical 85-base power Fire-type move (high critical hit ratio. 10% chance to burn).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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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 single battles, Lucario is known as a magnificent Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to take down the opponent's team with forceful special moves. 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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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Lucario-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y 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 X/Y 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
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Return
For those intense double battles, Lucario is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with forceful 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).
◆ 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).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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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
Taking on double battles? Lucario is a renowned Special Sweeper. This configuration strives to overwhelm foes with powerful 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 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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Movepool
Want to know what moves Lucario-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y 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 X/Y. 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 XY 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
- Nasty Plot
- Power-Up Punch
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Lucario-mega
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Lucario-mega in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Lucario-mega's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
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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