Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 55
X Y
Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10059
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack145265–427
- Defense88162–302
- Sp. Atk140256–416
- Sp. Def70130–262
- Speed112206–355
Total625
/ 720
BST625
94 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toFighting
Ground
Fire
Resists
Rock
Bug
NormalSteel
Grass
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Immune
Poison
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
Blue
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Evolves From
Riolu#447Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #448 |
| Champions | #448 |
| Conquest Gallery | #51 |
| Crown Tundra | #135 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #116 |
| Galar | #299 |
| Hisui | #224 |
| Kalos Central | #63 |
| Kitakami | #65 |
| Lumiose City | #136 |
| Original Alola | #280 |
| Original Poni | #95 |
| Original Sinnoh | #116 |
| Paldea | #164 |
| Updated Alola | #378 |
| Updated Poni | #125 |
| Updated Unova | #34 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
219
EV Yield
+1 Attack+1 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Happiness 160+, Day time
#448
Lucario
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Normal
RockSteel
Ice
Dark
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Lucario's Fighting / Steel typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against normal, rock, steel, ice, dark, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Hasty
+Speed−Defense
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 625, Lucario plays as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Its standout stat is Attack at 145, while HP (70) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Fighting, Steel combination gives Lucario 8 resistances, 1 immunity, and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 6 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Lucario a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1, Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
Related Guides & News
Related Pokémon
Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.3 m
Weight
57.5 kg
TypeFightingSteel
Abilities
Increases the same-type attack bonus from 1.5× to 2×.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
GroundHumanshape
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
87.5%
♀
12.5%
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Lucario?
Lucario is a dual-type Fighting, Steel Pokémon.
What are Lucario's weaknesses?
Lucario takes 2× damage from Fighting, Ground, Fire type moves. It is immune to Poison type moves.
How does Lucario evolve?
Lucario is the final form of the Riolu → Lucario evolution line.
What are Lucario's base stats?
Lucario has a base stat total of 625: HP 70, Attack 145, Defense 88, Sp. Atk 140, Sp. Def 70, Speed 112. Its highest stat is Attack (145).
