Editing Lucario

|caption = [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]<br>Official artwork of Lucario from [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl Versions'']].

|firstgame = [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team'' and ''Blue Rescue Team'']] (2005, technical debut)<br> [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl Versions'']] (2006, proper debut)

|lastappearance = ''{{iw|bulbapedia|Pokémon Sleep}}'' (2023)

|franceactor = Unknown (''Brawl'')<br>Jean-Marc Delhausse (''SSB4''/''Ultimate'')

|germanactor = Unknown (''Brawl'')<br>Gerhard Jilka (''SSB4''/''Ultimate'')

|koreaactor = Shin Yong-woo

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'''Lucario''' ({{ja|ルカリオ|Rukario}}, ''Lucario'') is the Aura Pokémon from the {{uv|Pokémon}} series. It debuted in the series' {{s|bulbapedia|fourth generation}}, and is present as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.

Prior to its official debut in the main series, Lucario made its first appearance in the eighth ''Pokémon'' movie, ''[[bulbapedia:M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', and subsequently appeared in a non-playable cameo in {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}}. Despite being one of the most prominently marketed fourth generation Pokémon in the lead-up to the release of [[bulbapedia:Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions|''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl Versions'']], it has no prominent plot significance in those games. Rather, Lucario is only available as a Riolu that is hatched from a {{s|bulbapedia|Pokémon Egg}} gifted to the player by {{s|bulbapedia|Riley}} during their visit to {{s|bulbapedia|Iron Island}}. In addition, {{s|bulbapedia|Riley's Lucario}} is his signature Pokémon, while both {{s|bulbapedia|Maylene}} and {{s|bulbapedia|Cynthia}} each have a Lucario on their respective teams as well.

Several Lucario have made appearances in the anime, such as the [[bulbapedia:Lucario (M08)|Lucario]] who starred in the eighth movie; {{iw|bulbapedia|Korrina|anime}}'s [[bulbapedia:Korrina's Lucario|Lucario]], who was trained to use its Mega Evolution form after initial difficulty; and {{s|bulbapedia|Ash Ketchum}}'s [[bulbapedia:Ash's Lucario|Lucario]], who evolved from a Riolu that Ash received as an Egg.

Lucario has high Attack and Special Attack stats and average Speed, but low defenses; in particular, its Special Attack statistic is unusually high for a Fighting type, reflecting its mastery over the control of Aura, further evidenced by its access to moves like [[Aura Sphere]]. Lucario's high offenses make it a versatile and slightly unpredictable Pokémon, as it can effectively run physical, special or mixed movesets. Its three abilities reflect its stoic and brave character: {{s|bulbapedia|Inner Focus}} prevents it from flinching or (starting with Gen VIII) having its Attack dropped by {{s|bulbapedia|Intimidate}}, {{s|bulbapedia|Steadfast}} raises its Speed if it flinches, and {{s|bulbapedia|Justified}} raises its Attack after it is hit by a Dark-type move.

|image=Lucario - Brawl Trophy.png

|desc=An Aura Pokémon. It can track energy called Aura, which is given off by all living creatures. It's a unique combination of both Fighting- and Steel-types. Lucario evolves from Riolu during the day if its happiness has reached a certain point. It specializes in attacks that use Aura energy, like {{iw|bulbapedia|Dark Pulse|move}} and a can't-miss technique, Aura Sphere.

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Lucario returns as a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. Physically, it has been updated to have its proportions more akin to its appearances in [[bulbapedia:Pokémon X and Y|''Pokémon X'' and ''Y'']]. Lucario also has a new [[Final Smash]], [[Mega Lucario]], which replaces [[Aura Storm]]. Sean Schemmel, the voice actor of [[bulbapedia:Lucario (M08)|Sir Aaron's Lucario]] from the film ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'', reprised his role as Lucario in the game, having [https://twitter.com/seanschemmel/status/472434229997879296 confirmed] that he would do so.

Lucario is ranked 17th out of 54, placing it in the B tier. Lucario's Aura mechanic has been strengthened in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4'', and it now affects Lucario's entire moveset. When coupled with the new [[rage]] mechanic, Lucario has the potential to KO any opponent at early percentages when its own damage percentage is high. The changes to [[hitstun canceling]] have also granted its up and down throws impressive combo potential. However, Lucario also received some nerfs. Its smash attacks in particular are slower, while [[Force Palm]] and its neutral, forward and down aerials have worsened combo potentials. [[Extreme Speed]] also saw a large increase in ending [[lag]] if it ends in the air, leaving Lucario highly open to [[punishment]] upon landing on the ground. Regardless of the nerfs, Lucario is still viewed as a viable choice for competitive play, thanks to it achieving decent results.

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|desc-ntsc=A Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon that excels in combat through the reading and manipulation of Aura. As Lucario takes more damage, its attacks grow in strength. At maximum power, Lucario deals triple damage and its [[Aura Sphere]] is particularly devastating! Foes won't even know what hit them!

|desc-pal=This Fighting- and Steel-type Pokémon can sense the movements of its enemies using its Aura abilities, and is even said to be able to see enemies when they're invisible. As it takes damage, its attacks grow in strength. At maximum power, it deals triple damage, which can make its Aura Sphere attack a real force to be reckoned with!

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|name=Lucario (Alt.)

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|desc-ntsc=Lucario's up special Extreme Speed will send this Pokémon soaring on the path you choose. Lucario flies farther the more damage it's taken. Lucario makes use of its Aura for the side special Force Palm. At extremely close range, Lucario will grab an enemy first, dealing additional damage.

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[[File:Lucario SSBU.png|thumb|Lucario, as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.]]

Lucario was praised by its potential advantages in the early ''Ultimate'' metagame, and was considered a relatively viable character. However, its weakness became clearer as time passed due to the amount of nerfs it received from the transition, making Lucario a relatively underused character in the meta. Currently, most top professional players consider Lucario a mid tier and it's ranked C- tier at 57th out of 82 in the 2nd Ultimate tier list.

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*As ''Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'' released 4 months before the release of ''Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team'' and ''Blue Rescue Team'', Lucario is the first fighter in the series to first appear in non-video game media (in this case a movie), with the second - by a technicality - being [[Pac-Man]].

*Like [[Charizard]] in ''Super Smash Bros. 4'' and [[Mewtwo]], Lucario is similar to a particular member of its species depicted in the ''Pokémon'' anime. In Lucario's case, like [[bulbapedia:Lucario (M08)|Sir Aaron's Lucario]] from ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'', it can speak the human language telepathically and, as of ''SSB4'', it is voiced by Sean Schemmel and Daisuke Namikawa in English and Japanese, respectively; Schemmel and Namikawa portrayed that specific Lucario as well. However, the only difference is that unlike ''Smash''{{'}}s incarnation of Lucario, the Lucario in ''Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'' is completely incapable of Mega Evolving, as the Lucario species was already introduced long before the concept of Mega Evolution was even introduced.

*Lucario and Mewtwo are the only two playable Pokémon characters whose on-screen appearances do not involve them emerging from a Poké Ball.

**It is also the only character who can activate wall clinging through their up special.

*Carlos Lobo, the Spanish [[List of voice actors|voice actor]] and Luigi Fantino, the Italian voice actor for Lucario, also voiced the [[announcer]] in the Spanish and Italian versions respectively of ''Brawl'', ''SSB4'' and ''Ultimate''.  

**Jean-Marc Delhausse, its French voice actor, voiced the announcer in the French version of ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'', in which Lucario was not present, as well as [[Ivysaur]] and several [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon throughout the series.  

**Despite speaking telepathically in ''Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew'', Lucario appears to be moving its mouth during its [[victory pose]]s.

*Lucario is the only playable character whose console of origin (outside of cameos) is the Nintendo DS.