Editing Lucario (SSB4)

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{{Disambig2|Lucario's appearance in ''Super Smash Bros. 4''|the character in other contexts|Lucario}}
{{Infobox Character
|name         = Lucario
|image        = [[Image:Lucario SSB4.png|250px|Lucario]]
|game         = SSB4
|ssbgame1     = SSBB
|availability = [[Starter character|Starter]]
|tier = D
|ranking = 23
}}
'''Lucario''' ({{ja|ルカリオ|Rukario}}, ''Lucario'') is a playable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. It was announced on January 31st, 2014, six years to the day of the year that ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' was released in Japan; according to an extra post on [https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKli5Hr24Q the Miiverse reveal], this timing was done to commend the ''Brawl'' developers for succeeding in adding Lucario to said game.

For its appearance in ''SSB4'', Lucario is voiced once again by Daisuke Namikawa in Japanese as well as Sean Schemmel in English, the latter of whom replaces Bill Rogers from ''Brawl'' and voiced [[bulbapedia:Lucario (M08)|the Lucario]] in ''{{s|bulbapedia|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew}}''. As in ''Brawl'', Lucario is also voiced in the ''SSB4'''s language in Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Lucario is ranked at 23rd out of 56 characters on the [[tier list]], placing it at the end of the D tier, a fairly noticeable drop from its 11th out of 38 position in ''Brawl''. Lucario's [[aura]] ability has been strengthened, giving its moves incredible power when it is at high damages, as well as granting new benefits to its special moves. However, some of Lucario's moves, such as its smash attacks, have been worsened in other ways, making it more dependent on aura to secure KOs and thus giving it a riskier playstyle than before. Overall, Lucario has achieved lukewarm results in the early lifespan of ''SSB4'', but is still considered to be a relatively viable choice in competitive play.

==Attributes==
Lucario's attributes are overall balanced. It has below average [[walking speed]] and [[dashing speed]], while having above average [[weight]] and [[falling speed]], as well as average [[air speed]], [[gravity]] and [[air acceleration]] and the highest [[traction]]. It is also able to [[crawl]] and one of the only five characters that can [[wall cling]].

Lucario possesses a unique ability that no other character in the game has: [[aura]]. Aura appears as blue concentrated energy, and is used in every single move Lucario performs. As a mechanic, aura is a damage multiplier, starting from 0.66x and capping at 1.7x when Lucario has taken 190% damage. This means that, even though most of Lucario's moves have high knockback growth, their power is extremely low with low aura, and insufficient to KO until well beyond 150%. However, with high aura, Lucario's moves have incredible power, with many of them easily surpassing every other character's at max aura, including {{SSB4|Bowser}}'s and {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}'s. In addition, with the introduction of the [[rage]] mechanic, Lucario's attacks deal even more knockback, complimenting their already high power. Its grab game receives huge benefits as well. Since Lucario's [[pummel]] is the fastest in the game, it can deal large amounts of damage at high percents. Its up throw has low base knockback, and can combo effectively at most percents. It is also the most damaging and one of the strongest when Lucario's aura is high, making up for its increased power. Its forward throw is the fastest throw in the game, as well as the third strongest with high aura. Its back throw is very powerful, and also a [[semi-spike]], making it excellent for [[edgeguarding]] and [[tech-chasing]].

Other strengths of Lucario include a very useful special moveset. [[Aura Sphere]] is a strong [[projectile]] very similar to the [[Charge Shot]]. However, since its size and power are affected by aura, it is much more dangerous at high percents. Its high damage output when fully powered up also lets it [[Priority|outprioritize]] most moves in the game. [[Force Palm]] shoots a blast of aura forward, with its range and power increasing with aura. If used at point-blank range, the move is treated as a grab, bypassing [[shield]]s, and has immense power with enough aura. [[Extreme Speed]] is Lucario's [[recovery]] move, and is able to cover extremely long distances if Lucario has taken much damage, making it impossible to [[gimp]]. It can also launch opponents that get hit head-on. Finally, [[Double Team]] is Lucario's [[counterattack]]. It is the strongest counter in the game with enough aura while possessing plenty of [[range]], but it's also the slowest, since any opponent that is not in [[hitlag]] will most likely avoid it.

However, Lucario has significant flaws. Despite possessing above average weight, its endurance is below average at best. The rest of its stats do not help it at all, as they make it vulnerable to combos, and one strong move is usually all it takes to end Lucario, preventing it from utilizing aura effectively after it gets KOed. Its combo game is also heavily reliant on throws, as most other combo moves have either very limited follow-up options or awkwardly positioned hitboxes. Its most serious flaw, however, is its polarized moveset. Its fastest moves are the weakest, and its strongest moves are the slowest, making the latter very [[punish]]able. Lucario's aura can also work against it. With low aura, its powerful moves are too weak to KO, and with high aura, its combo-oriented moves are too strong to be chained together. This makes it imperative to keep in mind how Lucario's attacks function depending on percentage, as it cannot afford to make mistakes at higher percentages. It also restricts Lucario to using a "bait-and-punish" playstyle, as it cannot perform rushdowns without getting punished most of the time. Finally, Extreme Speed has numerous flaws. The move is difficult to hit with, since Lucario can only damage the opponent head-on, without having very high power to compensate. In addition, it has high ending lag and, unless Lucario grabs the ledge or lands before the move is concluded, very high landing lag. With low aura, the move is also very slow and doesn't grant much distance, while at high aura, it is possible to overshoot the stage if Lucario isn't careful.

Lucario's custom moves can give it notable benefits. Snaring Aura Sphere has a [[wind]] effect that pulls opponents in and moves slower, essentially repurposing the move from a spacing and [[camping]] tool to a stage control and edge-guarding tool. Piercing Aura Sphere moves much faster, hits at a lower angle and goes straight through opponents, making it even better at spacing and camping, but at the cost of its immense power. Long-Distance Force Palm has less power, but as the name implies, it has more range, allowing Lucario to strike distant opponents more easily. The grab is also stronger and a semi-spike, making it lethal in any situation. Ride the Wind gives the full distance at any percent, as well as greatly improved maneuverability. Lastly, Glancing Counter is considerably weaker, but Lucario will always be able to attack, even if it isn't hit.

==Changes from ''Brawl''==
Lucario has received a mix of buffs and nerfs in the transition from ''Brawl'' to ''SSB4''. The influence of Lucario's [[aura]] has been increased, giving it a better recovery and increased range on some of its attacks, as well as significantly increasing its power when it has taken damage. However, Lucario's combo game has been nerfed on many attacks, such as [[Force Palm]] and its neutral, forward and down aerials. While its aura cap has been increased and thus makes it slightly easier to KO at max aura, Lucario's attacks depend on aura much more so than in ''Brawl''. As a result, they deal slightly less damage and knockback at low aura. Lucario's smash attacks are also slower, have less utility, and are harder to land. As a result of its dependency of high aura to secure KOs, Lucario has become much more of a high risk, high reward character than in ''Brawl''. Lucario has a relatively small playerbase with above average low-level results, but sparse high-level results. This makes it difficult to determine whether or not Lucario has been buffed or nerfed overall.

===Aesthetics===
*{{change|Lucario has a less realistic and more sleek appearance than it did in ''Brawl''. Its fur is less accentuated and its proportions are more akin to its appearances in ''Pokédex 3D Pro'' and ''Pokémon X'' and ''Y''.}}
*{{change|Up taunt now has more aura visuals.}}

===Attributes===
*{{change|Lucario is [[weight|lighter]] (100 → 99).}}
*{{buff|Lucario [[walk]]s faster (1 → 1.05).}}
*{{buff|Lucario [[dash]]es faster (1.414 → 1.4847).}}
*{{buff|Lucario's [[air speed]] is faster (0.987 → 1.09).}}
*{{buff|Lucario [[falling speed|falls]] faster (1.2 → 1.56).}}
*{{nerf|Lucario's [[gravity]] is higher (0.0625 → 0.084), decreasing its overall endurance.}}
*{{nerf|Lucario's increased gravity and falling speed make it more susceptible to combos, although it remains one of the more difficult characters to combo.}}
*{{buff|Aura's effects are much stronger overall.}}
*{{buff|All of Lucario's attacks are now affected by aura, regardless of whether they are actually aura-based or not.}}
*{{buff|Lucario's aura stacks with the [[rage]] mechanic, giving it even more KO potential when at high percents.}}

===Ground attacks===
*{{nerf|All standard ground attacks deal slightly less damage depending on the strength of its aura.}}
*{{buff|Lucario has a new dash attack, a flying kick. It covers more ground and its speed and animation are much faster compared to the previous dash attack.}}
*{{buff|Up tilt is much faster, improving its juggling capability at lower percents. It has also gained much more KO potential at higher percents.}}
*{{nerf|All smash attacks have increased start-up (frame 21 → 22 (forward), frame 12/17 → 15/19 (up), frame 17 → 19 (down)) and ending lag (43 frames → 55 (forward), 56 frames → 64 (up), 48 frames → 55 (down)).}}
*{{buff|All smash attacks are stronger and have slightly more reach, the latter of which scales with aura.}}
*{{nerf|Forward smash has lost its lingering hitbox and can no longer hit behind Lucario.}}
*{{buff|Up smash deals more damage (13% → 18% (clean), 9% → 16%/13% (late)). It also consists of two hits instead of one, allowing it to KO grounded opponents more reliably.}}
*{{change|All smash attacks' animations have slightly changed. Instead of making a full movement, Lucario stays in place and/or continuously trembles like all other characters do.}}
*{{change|Up smash's animation has slightly changed. Lucario now crouches when performing it.}}

===Aerial attacks===
*{{buff|All aerials are faster.}}
*{{buff|Neutral aerial has decreased ending lag (69 frames → 43), making it safer and improving its off-stage usage.}}
*{{nerf|Neutral and down aerials deals less damage (18% → 14% (neutral), 16% → 11% (down)).}}
*{{nerf|Neutral aerial has decreased range and it has lost its lingering hitbox.}}
*{{buff|Forward aerial deals 1% more damage (5% → 6%).}}
*{{nerf|Forward aerial has increased base knockback at 0%, hindering its combo potential.}}
*{{buff|Sweetspotted back aerial deals 3% more damage (12% → 15%).}}
*{{buff|Up aerial deals 1% more damage (10% → 11%).}}
*{{buff|Down aerial has decreased ending lag.}}

===Throws/other attacks===
*{{buff|Grab has decreased ending lag.}}
*{{buff|Pummel is significantly faster, now being the fastest in the game. When coupled with its damage output scaling with aura, it is arguably the best pummel in the game.}}
*{{nerf|Forward and down throws deal less damage (10% → 8% (forward), 10% → 7%).}}
*{{buff|Up throw deals 5% more damage (6% → 11%) and, depending on aura, it can now lead into aerials against most characters at medium percents.}}
*{{buff|The changes to hitstun canceling improves down throw's combo potential at low percents.}}

===Special moves===
*{{nerf|Aura Sphere deals less damage (13.125% → 11.385% (lowest aura), ≈18.75% → 17.25% (low to high aura), 26.25% → 29.325% (max aura)).}}
*{{buff|[[Aura Sphere]]'s size scales with aura, with a max aura Aura Sphere now being even larger than Lucario itself. Aura Sphere also deals more knockback and KOs earlier.}}
*{{change|Aura Sphere's animation has slightly changed. Smoke now appears behind Lucario as the projectile is fired.}}
*{{change|Aura Sphere has an altered sound effect while being charged.}}
*{{buff|Reverse Aura Sphere now slightly pushes Lucario backward, making it safe to use off-stage as a mindgame.}}
*{{buff|[[Force Palm]]'s non-grab blast is faster, larger and considerably increased knockback, all of which scale with Aura.}}
*{{nerf|Force Palm's increased knockback decreases the amount of follow-ups Lucario previously had, such as utilizing multiple Force Palms in succession. The grabbing portion of Force Palm is also escapable when Lucario has low aura.}}
*{{change|Force Palm's animation has been changed. Lucario also leans more forward with its body facing more at a more sideways angle, with its following arm placed high and behind itself and doing a stomping gesture while releasing the blast. The non-grab blast also looks flame-like rather than like a mass of energy.}}
*{{buff|[[Extreme Speed]]'s distance scales with aura, allowing it to cover considerable distances at high aura, with range comparable to ''Brawl''{{'}}s at 0%. Extreme Speed also has a hitbox at the end of its animation, which can deal damage and KO opponents if both they and Lucario are at high percents.}}
*{{nerf|Extreme Speed has increased ending lag, which lasts for two seconds if it ends in the air, making it much easier to punish. However, this can be avoided by ending the move on the ground or making Lucario hit the stage face-first.}}
*{{change|Extreme Speed's animation has been slightly changed. The streams of aura emitted from Lucario's paws are now opaque and whitish blue instead of cyan and translucent, while the streams near its legs are whitish blue instead of indigo.}}
*{{bugfix|[[Grab release glitch]] has been fixed.}}
*{{buff|The removal of the grab release glitch allows Lucario to re-use Extreme Speed if it has been grabbed in midair.}}
*{{buff|[[Double Team]]'s power and range have increased.}}
*{{change|Double Team's animation has slightly changed. When successful, Lucario's eyes glow yellow and it flies higher above the ground when counterattacking.}}
*{{change|Lucario has a new [[Final Smash]], [[Mega Lucario]]. Lucario undergoes {{s|bulbapedia|Mega Evolution}} and becomes Mega Lucario, which results in its aura multiplier being increased to 1.8x regardless of its damage prior to Mega Evolving and gaining resistance to both flinching and launching throughout its duration. Unlike [[Aura Storm]], Mega Lucario enables Lucario to move around freely, instead of forcing it to be stationary at the top of the screen. However, Mega Lucario's duration is not fixed like Aura Storm's, as Mega Lucario will end earlier if Lucario takes damage while Mega Evolved.}}

==Update history==
Like the base changes it received from ''Brawl'' in the game's initial release, it is debatable whether Lucario has been buffed or nerfed directly by game updates. Due to the [[shieldstun]] increase in [[1.1.1]], Lucario could attempt to break shields by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO3fiOY6kIY using Aura Sphere on the ledge] with the opponent shielding so the opponent could fall for an unavoidable KO if they didn't attempt to SDI out of the move. However, this was very situational and was not used at high-level play, as well as, since [[1.1.3]], being no longer possible with the low rage Aura Sphere charge (though it is still possible with high/max rage Aura Sphere charge) due to the lower [[hitlag]] on Aura Sphere. Even so, its most damaging moves such as its smash attacks and Force Palm are benefited by these changes due to their range, and in the case of its forward and down smash, their hitlag. However, the same update also improved Lucario's mobility by increasing its walking and air speed. Its falling speed was also increased, making Lucario slightly less susceptible to vertical KOs.
 
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} [[1.0.4]]'''
{{UpdateList/1.0.4|char=Lucario}}

'''{{GameIcon|ssb4-3ds}} 1.0.5'''
*{{bugfix|Fixed a glitch where Extreme Speed could be used to cancel hitstun.}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.6]]'''
*{{Bugfix|Fixed a [[landing lag glitch]] for Extreme Speed.}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.0.8]]'''
*{{Buff|Neutral attack's first hit's knockback growth decreased. This allows it to connect better with its second hit.}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.1]]'''
*{{buff|Glancing Counter's hitbox angle altered|58°|65°.}}
*{{buff|Glancing Counter's ending lag decreased by 7 frames.}}
'''{{GameIcon|ssb4}} [[1.1.3]]'''
{{UpdateList/1.1.3|char=Lucario}}
'''[[Mega Lucario]]'''
{{UpdateList/1.1.3|char=Mega Lucario}}

==Moveset==
*Unlike in ''Brawl'', all of Lucario's attacks are now affected by [[aura]].
*Lucario is able to [[crawl]], [[wall cling]] and [[wall jump]].
{{MovesetTable
|game=SSB4
|neutralcount=3
|neutralname=&nbsp;
|neutral1dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|2.5}}
|neutral2dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|2}}
|neutral3dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|3}}
|neutraldesc=The kham choui, a downward sweeping punch in {{s|wikipedia|Shaolin Kung Fu}}, followed by a palm thrust followed by a stretch kick.
|ftiltname=&nbsp;
|ftiltdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|4}} (hit 1), {{AuraDamageSSB4|6}} (hit 2)
|ftiltdesc=A palm thrust. Hits twice even though Lucario only uses one paw.
|utiltname=&nbsp;
|utiltdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|6}} (foot), {{AuraDamageSSB4|5}} (leg)
|utiltdesc=A crescent kick. Can reliably combo into itself while Lucario is at low aura.
|dtiltname=&nbsp;
|dtiltdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|5}}
|dtiltdesc=A shin kick, similar to {{SSB4|Ganondorf}}'s down tilt. Can act as a set-up into a dash attack at low aura.
|dashname=&nbsp;
|dashdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|8}} (clean), {{AuraDamageSSB4|6}} (late)
|dashdesc=A flying kick.
|fsmashname=&nbsp;
|fsmashdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|16|c}} (clean), {{AuraDamageSSB4|13|c}} (late)
|fsmashdesc=An aura-infused double palm thrust. When Lucario is at full power and has high aura, it is the strongest and the most damaging forward smash in the game, dealing 38% when sweetspotted and fully charged. It is a [[one-hit KO]] when at max aura and performed near the edge or the center of Final Destination.
|usmashname=&nbsp;
|usmashdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|4|c}} (hit 1), {{AuraDamageSSB4|14|c}} (clean sweetspot hit 2), {{AuraDamageSSB4|12|c}} (clean sourspot hit 2), {{AuraDamageSSB4|9|c}} (late hit 2)
|usmashdesc=An aura-infused upward palm thrust. Hits twice even though Lucario only uses one paw. When both hits connect, are sweetspotted, fully charged, and Lucario is at max aura, it is one of the strongest up smashes in the game and the most damaging smash attack in the game, dealing 42%.
|dsmashname=&nbsp;
|dsmashdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|14|c}}
|dsmashdesc=Crouches and fans its arms out at both sides to perform aura-infused palm thrusts at both of its sides. One of the strongest down smashes in the game when Lucario is at max aura.
|nairname=&nbsp;
|nairdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|8}} (hit 1), {{AuraDamageSSB4|6}} (hit 2)
|nairdesc=Spins in midair while emitting aura from its paws.
|fairname=&nbsp;
|fairdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|6}}
|fairdesc=A stretch kick. Can be used as a follow-up twice after its down throw beginning at 0% and up to low percents.
|bairname=&nbsp;
|bairdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|15}}
|bairdesc=Slightly twists backward and performs an aura-infused palm thrust. High horizontal knockback, it is the strongest back aerial and one of the strongest aerials in the game when Lucario is at max aura, KOing opponents under 50%. However, it has rather long start-up.
|uairname=&nbsp;
|uairdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|11}} (clean), {{AuraDamageSSB4|6}} (late)
|uairdesc=Leans backward and performs a front kick upward. One of the strongest up aerials in the game, KOing opponents at 70% onward when Lucario is at max aura.
|dairname=&nbsp;
|dairdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|5}} (hit 1), {{AuraDamageSSB4|6}} (hit 2)
|dairdesc=Stomps twice. Unlike in ''Brawl'', this move no longer stalls Lucario's descent.
|grabname=&nbsp;
|grabdesc=Clinches the opponent.
|pummelname=&nbsp;
|pummeldmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|1}}
|pummeldesc=A surge of aura. The fastest pummel in the game and one of the best pummels in the game if Lucario has high aura.
|fthrowname=&nbsp;
|fthrowdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|8}}
|fthrowdesc=Shoves the opponent forward. The third strongest forward throw in the game when Lucario is at max aura, losing only to {{SSB4|Bowser}} and {{SSB4|Wario}}'s. This is also the fastest throw in the game.
|bthrowname=&nbsp;
|bthrowdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|10}}
|bthrowdesc=The {{s|wikipedia|tai otoshi}}, a Judo throw. The most damaging back throw in the game and a viable KOing option when Lucario is at max aura.
|uthrowname=&nbsp;
|uthrowdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|5}} (hit 1), {{AuraDamageSSB4|6}} (throw)
|uthrowdesc=An uppercut. Launches the opponent upward and at low aura, it can act as a set-up for its up tilt, neutral aerial and up aerial. Other opponents next to Lucario are dealt high knockback. The most damaging throw in the game when Lucario is at max aura, dealing 18% total.
|dthrowname=&nbsp;
|dthrowdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|7}}
|dthrowdesc=Holds the opponent over its head and then slams them into the ground. Can lead into its neutral, up or forward aerials at low aura and while opponents are at low to medium percents, although light characters can avoid these combos.
|floorfname=&nbsp;
|floorfdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|7}}
|floorfdesc=&nbsp;
|floorbname=&nbsp;
|floorbdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|7}}
|floorbdesc=&nbsp;
|floortname=&nbsp;
|floortdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|5}}
|floortdesc=&nbsp;
|edgename=&nbsp;
|edgedmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|7}}
|edgedesc=A double aura-infused palm thrust.
|nsdefname=Aura Sphere
|nsdefdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|17.25}} (fully charged)
|nsdefdesc=A chargeable, condensed sphere of aura. Pressing the special button again will make Lucario throw it. Increases in size and deals more damage the more damage Lucario has.
|nsc1name=Snaring Aura Sphere
|nsc1dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|14.5}} (fully charged)
|nsc1desc=Slower, but has a [[wind|vacuum]] effect that pulls opponents toward the Aura Sphere itself. Has extra ending lag deals slightly less damage. Two uncharged Snaring Aura Spheres can exist on-screen at the same time.
|nsc2name=Piercing Aura Sphere
|nsc2dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|6.75}} (fully charged)
|nsc2desc=Faster and passes through opponents, but deals considerably less damage.
|ssdefname=Force Palm
|ssdefdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|11.875}} (projectile sweetspot), {{AuraDamageSSB4|7.5}} (projectile sourspot), {{AuraDamageSSB4|13}} (throw), 6% (escape)
|ssdefdesc=Fires a stream of aura that increases in range the more damaged Lucario is. If the opponent is close to Lucario, the move acts like a grab, with Lucario grabbing the opponent and then striking them with an aura-infused palm thrust at point-blank range.
|ssc1name=Advancing Force Palm
|ssc1dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|10}} (projectile sweetspot), {{AuraDamageSSB4|7}} (projectile sourspot), {{AuraDamageSSB4|10}} (throw), 6% (escape)
|ssc1desc=Functions similarly to Force Palm, but it moves Lucario forward, has more start-up and deals slightly less damage.
|ssc2name=Long-Distance Force Palm
|ssc2dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|7.4}} (projectile sweetspot), ≈{{AuraDamageSSB4|4.23}} (projectile sourspot), {{AuraDamageSSB4|13}} (throw), 6% (escape)
|ssc2desc=Has more range, but deals less damage.
|usdefname=Extreme Speed
|usdefdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|6}}
|usdefdesc=Launches itself in a predetermined direction by blasting steams of aura from its paws. Has a hitbox at end of the move. Like Force Palm's blast range, Extreme Speed's range increases the more damaged Lucario is.
|usc1name=Ride the Wind
|usc1dmg=—
|usc1desc=Slower and deals no damage, but grants more control over Lucario's trajectory.
|usc2name=Extreme Speed Attack
|usc2dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|4}} (hit 1), {{AuraDamageSSB4|7}} (hit 2)
|usc2desc=Has less range, but damages opponents at any point it makes contact with them.
|dsdefname=Double Team
|dsdefdmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|11}}
|dsdefdesc=Performs a {{s|wikipedia|kata}}. If Lucario is attacked, it will disappear and counterattack with a flying kick from behind the attacker.
|dsc1name=Glancing Counter
|dsc1dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|10}}
|dsc1desc=Dodges attacks but allows Lucario to produce a hitbox, albeit a weaker one, even if it is not attacked.
|dsc2name=Stunning Double Team
|dsc2dmg={{AuraDamageSSB4|1}} (hits 1-2), {{AuraDamageSSB4|1}}
|dsc2desc=Functions similarly to Double Team, with the added effect of being able to stun opponents. However, it deals considerably less damage.
|fsname=Mega Lucario
|fsdmg=&mdash;
|fsdesc=Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario. Mega Lucario's aura multiplier is increased to 1.8x regardless of how much damage it had prior to Mega Evolving and it gains resistance to both flinching and launching throughout its duration. Its duration decreases if damage is taken during this transformation.
}}

===[[On-screen appearance]]===
{{appearance
|desc=Lucario enters the stage while radiating a surging, flame-like field of aura around itself and then slowly falls to the ground.
|char=Lucario
|game=SSB4}}

===[[Taunt]]s===
{{Taunt/SSB4
|char=Lucario
|desc-up=Lucario folds its arms and then extends them while growling and radiating a surging, flame-like field of aura around itself.
|desc-side=Lucario extends its right arm forward, growls, and emits a small burst of aura from its paw.
|desc-down=Lucario performs a {{s|wikipedia|kata}} that is very similar to the one performed during [[Double Team]].}}

===[[Idle pose]]s===
{{Idle
|desc-1=Lucario stretches both arms out, one on each side, slowly lowers its body, and enters its regular stance again.
|desc-2=Lucario moves its arms in a circular motion before returning to its normal stance.
|image-1=LucarioIdlePose2SSB4.jpg
|image-2=LucarioIdlePose1SSB4.jpg}}

===[[Crowd cheer]]===
{{Crowd
|char=Lucario
|game=SSB4
|desc-us=Lu-cario!
|desc-jp=Lu-car-io!
|pitch-us=Group chant
|pitch-jp=Group chant}}

===[[Victory pose]]s===
{{Incomplete|Japanese victory quotes with translations}}
{{Victory/SSB4
|victory-theme=PokemonUniverseTheme.ogg
|victory-desc=A small excerpt of the music that would play on the [[title screen]] of ''Pokémon Red'', ''Blue'' and ''Green Versions''.
|desc-1=Moves its paws in front of itself and then clasps them together before saying "The aura is with me!"
|desc-2=Extends both arms forward and next to each other, then does a {{s|wikipedia|Fujian White Crane}}-like stance while saying "Behold the power of aura."
|desc-3=Performs a kata where it leans forward while extending its left arm forward and keeps its right arm to its side, while aura briefly surges from its body.
|char=Lucario}}

==In [[competitive play]]==
===[[Official Custom Moveset Project]]===
{{OfficialCustomMoves
|char=Lucario
|set1=2111
|set2=3111
|set3=1112
|set4=2112
|set5=3112
|set6=1211
|set7=2211
|set8=1121
|set9=3121
|set10=1311
}}
===Notable players===
*{{Sm|Astro|Canada}}
*{{Sm|Azen|USA}}
*{{Sm|Day|USA}}
*{{Sm|Gomamugitya|Japan}}
*{{Sm|Kamicario|USA}}
*{{Sm|Loota|Finland}}
*{{Sm|Maverick|USA}}
*{{Sm|Motsunabe|Japan}}
*{{Sm|mow|Japan}}
*{{Sm|Nau|Spain}}
*{{Sm|P2P with Gibus|USA}}
*{{Sm|Pur Gars|France}}
*{{Sm|Serge|Mexico}}
*{{Sm|Shiny|USA}}
*{{Sm|Tsu-|Japan}}

==Trophies==
:'''Lucario'''
::{{flag|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!''

::{{flag|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, its deals triple damage, which can make its Aura Sphere attack a real force to be reckoned with!''

{{Trophy games|console1=DS|game1=Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl (04/2007)|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (10/2013)}}

:'''Lucario (Alt.)'''
::{{flag|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.''

::{{flag|pal}} ''The Extreme Speed up special sends Lucario rushing in your chosen direction, and you can adjust the flight path mid-air. Also, the more damage Lucario takes, the further it will go. For the Force Palm side special, Lucario attacks with its Aura. Using it while close to an enemy adds a grab to the move and deals extra damage.''

{{Trophy games|console1=DS|game1=Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl (04/2007)|console2=3DS|game2=Pokémon X and Pokémon Y (10/2013)}}

:'''Mega Evolution (Lucario)'''
::{{flag|ntsc}} ''In Lucario's Final Smash, it Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario. The attacks it can use don't change, but its Aura abilities become more powerful than ever, letting it deal more damage and launch opponents farther. It can also resist being launched by other fighters, but the more attacks it takes, the sooner it will transform back.''

::{{flag|pal}} ''For Lucario's Final Smash, it Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario. The attacks it can use don't change, but its Aura abilities become more powerful than ever, letting it deal even more damage and launch opponents even further. It can also resist being launched by other fighters, but the more attacks it takes, the less time the Final Smash lasts.''

<center>
<gallery>
LucarioTrophy3DS.png|Classic (3DS)
LucarioAllStarTrophy3DS.png|Alt. (3DS)
LucarioTrophyWiiU.png|Classic (Wii U)
LucarioAltTrophyWiiU.png|Alt. (Wii U)
MegaLucarioTrophyWiiU.png|[[Mega Lucario]]
</gallery>
</center>

==In [[Event Match]]es==
===Solo Events===
*'''[[All-Star Battle: Brawl]]''': Lucario is one of the opponents fought in this event. All of the opponents debuted in ''Brawl''.
*'''[[Aura Mastery]]''': Lucario (starting with 200%) must defeat an invisible team consisting of {{SSB4|Sheik}} and {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}} in a two stock battle.
*'''[[Fire-Type Frenzy]]''': Charizard must defeat Greninja, Lucario, and Pikachu all appearing after another.
*'''{{SSB4|Pokémon Battle}}''': {{SSB4|Greninja}} must defeat a team of {{SSB4|Pikachu}}, {{SSB4|Charizard}}, and Lucario in a one stock battle.
===Co-Op Events===
*'''[[Pokémon Multi Battle!]]''': Pikachu and Charizard must defeat a team of Lucario and Greninja, then a team of Pikachu and Charizard each appearing after one opponent is defeated. Lucario can appear if Pikachu is KO'd.
*'''[[The Ultimate Battle]]''': Two players select characters and must defeat the entire roster.

==[[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Lucario|Alternate costumes]]==
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|colspan=8|[[File:Lucario Palette (SSB4).png]]
|-
|{{Head|Lucario|g=SSB4|s=50px}}
|{{Head|Lucario|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Red}}
|{{Head|Lucario|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=White}}
|{{Head|Lucario|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Grey}}
|{{Head|Lucario|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Teal}}
|{{Head|Lucario|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Navy}}
|{{Head|Lucario|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Green}}
|{{Head|Lucario|g=SSB4|s=50px|cl=Purple}}
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Lucario Direct.png|Lucario in the Nintendo Direct from April 8th, 2014.
Lucario amiibo.png|Lucario's [[amiibo]]
Lucario Smash.4 Reveal.jpg|The Pic of the Day shown during Lucario's reveal.
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-1.jpg|Close up of Lucario's down smash.
MegaLucario.jpg|Lucario as Mega Lucario in ''SSB4''.
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-2.jpg|Lucario charging an [[Aura Sphere]].
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-3.jpg|Using its down smash to hit both Mario and Link at once.
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-4.jpg|Lucario air dodging while {{SSB4|Mario}} and {{SSB4|Mega Man}} initiate an attack on the Yellow Devil.
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-5.jpg|Neutral attack's last hit with {{SSB4|Wii Fit Trainer}}'s forward tilt.
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-6.jpg|Using [[Double Team]] against {{SSB4|Link}}.
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-7.jpg|Lucario [[teeter]]ing while {{SSB4|King Dedede}} approaches from behind with [[Jet Hammer]].
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-8.jpg|Lucario sleeping under a tree produced by {{SSB4|Villager}}.
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-9.jpg|Using [[Extreme Speed]] on the [[Rainbow Road]] stage.
Lucario SSB4 ExtremeSpeed.jpg|Lucario using Extreme Speed with charged-up aura.
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-10.jpg|Lucario performing its up taunt in {{for3ds}}.
SSB4 - Lucario Screen-11.jpg|A picture showing off Aura Sphere's size difference in scale with Lucario's aura.
Smash.4 - Palkia Pokeball.jpg|Lucario next to Palkia, a [[Poké Ball]] Pokémon.
Smash.4 - Double Team.jpg|Using [[Double Team]] against {{SSB4|Marth}}.
SSB4 - Diddy Kong Screen-7.jpg|Lucario using its back aerial.
SSB4 - First Four Playable Pokemon.png|Lucario, {{SSB4|Charizard}}, {{SSB4|Greninja}}, and {{SSB4|Pikachu}}.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:Lucario Error SSB4 Facebook.jpg|thumb|The Lucario error on the ''Super Smash Bros.'' official Facebook page]]
*On the ''Super Smash Bros.'' official Facebook page, Lucario was first listed as originating from ''Pokémon Diamond'' and ''Pearl'' on the Game Boy Advance, even though the games were actually released on the Nintendo DS. This was later fixed.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/SmashBrosEN/photos/a.266600980180256.1073741830.224173137756374/357747314398955/?type=1&theater]</ref>
*Lucario and {{SSB4|Dr. Mario}} are the only characters to lack a [[meteor smash]] of any kind.
*Lucario and Mewtwo are the only two Pokémon to not enter the stage via a Poké Ball.
*Not including [[Kirby]]'s [[copy ability|copy abilities]], Lucario is the only character to have an effect (aura) that isn't shared with any other character or enemies.

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{SSB4Characters}}
{{Pokémon universe}}

[[Category:Lucario (SSB4)]]
[[Category:Pokémon (SSB4)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]]
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