Editing Lucario (PM)

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Lucario ranks 18th out of 41 on the [[Project M#Tier list|official]] [[tier list]], toward the top of the B tier. This is a considerable drop from their placement in ''Brawl'', where it was 11th out of 38. In the ''Project+'' {{h2|Project+|official tier list}}, Lucario is ranked 12th near the top of the A tier, more in line with its placement in Brawl.

 

Lucario's moves deal the damage and knockback of its ''Brawl'' counterpart when at only 88% damage, but thanks to their decreased, consistent knockback and Lucario's new [http://i.imgur.com/v2Z0W0B.png magic series], they are much more suitable for extensive combos. The magic series gives Lucario limited control over order-based [[interruptibility]], where each stage in the chain can be cancelled into anything further down. On the ground, this chain is neutral/dash attack → tilt → smash attack → special move, while in the air the chain is aerial → special move. While a stage cannot be cancelled into itself, Lucario's jab, tilts, and some of its aerials can reliably link into themselves. Additionally, some setups allow for the ground chain to be started again, such as up-smash into aerial side-special grab, which can set up a tech-chase and thus an opportunity to start the magic series over with a neutral or dash attack.

 

 

 

Lucario has some reworked moves reminiscent of the shotoclone, a character archetype popularized by [[Ryu]] and [[Ken]] of {{uv|Street Fighter}}. Its up-smash is now a multi-hitting [[Shoryuken]], a leaping uppercut that can be reversed, comes out quickly, and can be cancelled into aerial grab Force Palm to set up a tech-chase. Force Palm, when used as a grab in the air, now meteor-smashes opponents powerfully in a spinning throw. Meanwhile, Lucario's ineffectual neutral-aerial from ''Brawl'' has been replaced with a powerful [[Tatsumaki Senpukyaku|hurricane kick]] that can KO at reasonably low percentages despite its quick startup. Double Team, while a counterattack in ''Brawl'', now functions as a command-dash that deals no damage and instead serves as a versatile movement option that provides Lucario with invincibility. Extremespeed now deals multiple weak hits while keeping foes close enough for more combos, especially when used horizontally across a stage.

 

With these new techniques and mechanics, Lucario can deal massive amounts of damage over extended periods of time if it can get close enough to an opponent. However, Lucario has the same problems that would later befall its moveset inspiration {{SSB4|Ryu}}; Lucario is held back by average movement speed outside of its combos and struggles when approaching foes, as Aura Sphere is short-ranged and easily intercepted. Compared to ''Brawl'' Lucario, the comparative lack of power in its attacks also holds it back from getting KOs at regular percentages, forcing Lucario to rack up more damage than other characters would need to in order to secure a KO. In turn, these flaws force Lucario to keep close to the opponent so that it never misses a chance to punish and tack on damage, which is a problem against faster close-range fighters or ones like {{PM|Marth}}, who can use disjointed reach to keep Lucario from getting close enough.

PM Lucario Double Team.gif|Lucario using the updated Double Team.

 

Lucario has a revamped [[aura]] mechanic that allows it to strengthen its special moves rather than increasing its power the more it is hurt. In addition, Lucario's fighting style is more combo oriented. Many of Lucario's moves have less startup and its combo game is significantly more deadly. One downside to Lucario's new moveset however is that most of its moves have shorter durations.

 

*{{change|Lucario's traction is higher (0.0734 → 0.095) although relative to the cast, it has gone from the highest in ''Brawl'' to the 2nd highest in ''Project M''. This makes it easier for him to punish out of shield although it gives him a very short [[wavedash]].}}

*{{nerf|Lucario has a new forward tilt: a backhanded punch. It consists of one hitbox that deals 1%/3% less total damage than the previous forward tilt. It also has a shorter duration (frames 12-19 → 10-14).}}

*{{change|Down tilt deals 1% less damage, but now has a sweetspot that deals 1% more than ''Brawl''{{'}}s down tilt.}}

*{{buff|Lucario now has a crawl attack: a low sweeping kick that deals 9%/10% damage.}}

 

 

 

*{{buff|[[ExtremeSpeed]] now deals damage and knockback with repeating hitboxes for a total of 13% damage.}}

*{{buff|[[Double Team]] is no longer a [[Counterattack]]; it is now a short dash which grants invincibility. While in the air, Lucario will dash diagonally downwards. This makes Double Team more versatile, allowing Lucario to slip behind its opponents and attack an unguarded part of the enemy, with its aerial version allowing Lucario to return to the ground more quickly.}}

 

*{{buff|Forward tilt hitbox comes out sooner, its arm during the swing is intangible, and IASA is much earlier.}}

*{{buff|Back air hand aura hitbox on strong hit does more damage, base knockback, and has a more horizontal trajectory.}}

*{{change|Lucario's glowing hands for the first charge towards a super are fainter and blue, second charge is white when it has two.}}

*{{change|Many of Lucario's sound effect timings corrected.}}

*{{change|Dash attack strong hit duration shortened to be able to space for the weak hit better, sends much more horizontally except for at the foot aura hitbox, and knockback adjusted slightly.}}

*{{change|Forward tilt has a lower angle, more base knockback, and less growth.}}

*{{buff|Forward air foot aura hitbox on strong hit does increased damage, base knockback, and has a more vertical trajectory.}}

*{{change|ExtremeSpeed hitboxes adjusted so that the final hit will actually come out before the animation ends, and has a hitbox when grabbing the edge.}}

*{{change|ExtremeSpeed uses weight dependent set knockback on multihits and super cancel instead of base knockback and no growth, and the multihits are not as SDIable.}}

*{{change|Double Team startup increased significantly, but is intangible when it begins to move instead of partially into the dash.}}

===v2.6b===

*{{buff|Aerial Force Palm grab collisions adjusted to cover slightly more vertical area.}}

*{{buff|Double Team can be interrupted sooner on the ground.}}

*{{change|Forward tilt animation improvements, and provides more forward momentum when canceled early.}}

*{{change|Aura Sphere charge ball startup begins hitting slightly later and is held closer in at the start to not interfere with knockback as easily when canceled into during hitlag.}}

*{{bugfix|Fixed a glitch with aerial Force Palm used directly out of hitstun where Lucario would fall after grabbing an enemy.}}

*{{change|ExtremeSpeed cancel end animation transitions better into fall.}}

*{{buff|Lucario starts each stock with an Aura charge.}}

*{{buff|Neutral air is now a multi-hit aerial with similar power.}}

*{{buff|Up throw has slightly less endlag.}}

*{{buff|Double Team has less startup and is invincible slightly longer. Same total duration.}}

*{{nerf|Wallcling can no longer be activated out of ExtremeSpeed ending.}}

*{{buff|Final Smash beam is larger, turns faster and further, and is more powerful.}}

*{{change|Lucario has gained a crawling tilt}}

*{{nerf|Powered and non-powered aerial Force Palm's angles were decreased}}

*{{nerf|Double Team's invincibility frames end 3 frames earlier (28 to 25), and does not refresh on hit}}

===v3.6===

*{{change|Lucario has a new running animation.}}

*{{buff|A new feature was implemented in Lucario's up taunt, enabling players to gain 5 aura points every 40 frames if said taunt is held for a certain duration.}}

**{{nerf|As a drawback, Lucario will gain 5% damage in the same instance. This feature is omitted if it is at maximum power.}}

*{{change|Lucario has more aura visuals as an indication to its increase in power.}}

Up to date as of version 3.6.

! colspan=2 | !!Name!!Damage!!Description

! colspan=2 | Forward tilt

| || 10% || Lucario spins around and performs a backhanded punch. This move can be part of a Magic Series, as all tilts are. Lucario's right arm is [[intangible]] when performing this attack.

! colspan=2 | Up tilt  

| || 7% || Lucario kicks in an arc over its head. The move come out quick and can juggle.

! colspan=2 | Down tilt

| || 6% (body), 8% (aura) || Lucario thrusts one leg forward while crouching. The sweetspot is the burst of aura, which [[meteor smash]]es grounded opponents.

! colspan=2 | Crawl attack

| || 9% (body), 10% (aura) || Lucario performs a low sweeping kick attack towards nearby opponents. Lucario's leg flares up while performing the attack.

! colspan=2 | Dash attack

| || 10% (clean) 7% (late) || Lucario does a kick attack, with the animation used from its previous version of [[Double Team]]. This attack is based off the medium and heavy kicks from the ''Street Fighter'' series.

! colspan=2 | Forward smash

| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} (body), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|16}} (aura) || Lucario thrusts both its arms out and releases a small blast of aura forward. This move has great range and a good amount of active frames. The sweetspot is blast of aura, which can KO heavyweights at around 115% if hit near the edge.

! colspan=2 | Up smash

| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|8}} (hit 1), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|1}} (hits 2-4), {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|6}} (hit 5) || Inspired by the Shoryuken uppercut attack from [[Capcom]]'s ''Street Fighter'' series, Lucario performs a multi-hitting leaping uppercut, ending with a strong final hit. It deals up to {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|17}} damage, and can be jump-canceled on hit and turned around during the start-up. It has overall much more utility than its original up smash from ''Brawl''.

! colspan=2 | Down smash

| || {{ChargedSmashDmgSSBM|14}} || Lucario crouches and then fires two bursts of aura to either side. It has rather slow start-up and noticeable ending lag for a down smash if the move misses.

! colspan=2 | Neutral aerial

| || 15% (clean), 12% (mid), 9% (late) || Lucario performs a one-legged spinning kick in midair. Based on the Tatsumaki Senpukyaku from the ''Street Fighter'' series. It's possible to hit the same opponent twice with this move, but requires good positioning.

! colspan=2 | Forward aerial

| || 11% (clean leg), 12% (clean foot), 8% (late) || Lucario kicks one leg forward with a slight upwards tilt. Hitbox extends everywhere except above Lucario. The sweetspot is at the tip of the foot, which deals more damage, and is Lucario's fastest aerial at start-up.

! colspan=2 | Back aerial

| || 14% (body), 15% (aura) || Lucario thrusts one arm backwards, radiating a small burst of bluish white aura. It has good horizontal reach and the sweetspot is the burst of aura, which deals slightly more damage and stronger horizontal knockback. This move turns Lucario around in the air.

! colspan=2 | Up aerial

| || 11% (body), 12% (aura) || Lucario thrusts one leg upward, similar to its forward aerial but kicks higher, hitting in front of its head. This move has a sweetspot located at the aura burst near Lucario's foot, which deals more damage and knockback. Overall, this move has good defensive capabilities due to the hitbox covering Lucario's entire body.

! colspan=2 | Down aerial

| || 8% (hits 1-2) || Lucario pauses in the air and thrusts both feet downwards, letting out a fairly large burst of aura energy. When Lucario starts the move, all of its momentum is immediately canceled. It can be used to perform a "pseudo-SHFFL", and if used immediately after jumping, Lucario will cease to jump and immediately use the attack, making it one of the lowest possible attacking aerial moves. There is also no landing lag when performing this move, since Lucario's momentum is stopped, which preventing it from landing before the move is complete. Excellent knockback on second hit, which allows Lucario to [[stage spike]] with it. Often considered one of its best attacks due to having almost no start-up lag and being a great combo finisher.

! colspan=2 | Grab

| ||—|| Grabs the enemy with both of its hands.

! colspan=2 | Pummel

| || 2% || Sends an instant pulse of aura into the opponent.

! colspan=2 | Forward throw

| || 10% || Lucario uses aura to blast the opponent forward. Lucario's fastest throw.

! colspan=2 | Back throw

| || 10% || Lucario turns and slams the opponent onto the ground. Has relatively fast speed.

! colspan=2 | Up throw

| || 1% (hit 1), 5% (throw) || Lucario performs an uppercut, throwing the opponent upwards. Low knockback allows this to set up follow-up attacks and can chain throw heavyweights and fast fallers at very low percentages.

! colspan=2 | Down throw

| || 7% || Lucario holds the foe over its head, then slam them to the ground. It can set up combos at low percentages quite effectively, but becomes less useful for at higher percentages. This move somewhat depends on the opponent's DI, but leaves them in a vulnerable position regardless of where they are sent flying.

! colspan=2 | Floor attack (front)

| || 6% || Lucario spins around while getting up, kicking on one side, and punching on the other.

! colspan=2 | Floor attack (back)

| || 6% || Lucario spins around while getting up, kicking on both sides.

! colspan=2 | Floor attack (trip)

| || 5% || Lucario gets up and kicks forwards, then backwards.

! colspan=2 | Edge attack (fast)

| || 7% (body), 8% (aura) || Lucario quickly climbs back on the stage, attacking with a burst of aura. Excellent range makes this a very good ledge attack.

! colspan=2 | Edge attack (slow)

| || 10% || Lucario slowly climbs onto the stage while bringing its feet over its head, and then kicks downward. Rather slow and not recommended unless as surprise attack.

! colspan=2 | Neutral special

|[[Aura Sphere]]/Aura Bomb|| ≈0.75% (charge hits), 6-15% (Aura Sphere), 25% (Aura Bomb) || Lucario charges a spherical aura blast. Pressing the special button again will cause Lucario to fire it. This move now has only five levels of charge, the final one being available for only two frames before full charge. The super version of this attack which can be activated by pressing both the A and B button is an extremely large Aura Bomb that moves even slower than the normal fully charged version and does much greater damage and knockback. The sphere also has hitboxes around Lucario's hands on startup, making it a viable close range option. Its monstrous size and low speed makes it a useful [[edge-guarding|edgeguarding]] tool.

! colspan=2 | Side special

|[[Force Palm]]/Force Blast|| 10%/8%/6% (aura close/mid/far), 13% (throw), 6% (escape) || Fires a burst of aura in front of itself. If the opponent is close to Lucario, the move acts like a grab, with Lucario blasting the foe with aura at point-blank range. When grabbing an opponent in the air, Lucario will throw them downwards, acting as a [[meteor smash]]. The super version of the move which is activated using the side b input along with the A button and it increases the damage and knockback of the throw, and makes the aerial version a [[spike]].

! colspan=2 | Up special

|[[ExtremeSpeed]]|| 1% (hits 1-9), 5% (hit 10), 2% (pelvic thrust) || Lucario launches itself in a predetermined direction. The super version cancels the move with a pelvic thrust (the move's animation taken directly from Lucario's neutral aerial from ''Brawl'') that deals slight knockback, which then can be canceled into any other attack except another ExtremeSpeed.

! colspan=2 | Down special

|[[Double Team]]|| — || Lucario dashes a short distance forward, gaining invincibility frames during the dash. When used in the air, Lucario will instead dash diagonally downwards. This move can be canceled into any normal attack at the cost of one aura charge.

! colspan=2 | Final Smash

|[[Aura Storm]]|| 6%/15% (start up), 2% (hits 1-31), 10% (hit 32) || Lucario flies to the top of the screen in the center of the stage and then shoots a powerful beam attack. The beam can be angled left and right with the [[control stick]].

===Most historically significant players===

 

 

==Alternate costumes==

 

|colspan=6|[[File:Lucario Palette (PM).png|frame|center|Lucario's alternate costumes in PM]]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Lucario's yellow palette swap, which resembles its {{s|bulbapedia|Shiny}} coloration, has a minor cosmetic error in ''Project M'' that gives Lucario blue eyes instead of red. This cosmetic error has been fixed as of version 2.3 of ''[[Project+]]''.

 

*[https://www.reddit.com/r/SSBPM/comments/fwkh2o/labbing_discord_results_lucario/ Labbing Discord Tech Post]