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'''Lucario''' (Japanese: {{ja|ルカリオ}}, ''Rukario'') is a fictional creature in the [[Pokémon (universe)|''Pokémon'' media franchise]], appearing as the main representative of the fourth generation of the Pokémon series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
'''Lucario''' (Japanese: {{ja|ルカリオ}}, ''Rukario'') is a fictional creature in the [[Pokémon (universe)|''Pokémon'' media franchise]], appearing as the main representative of the fourth generation of the Pokémon series in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.



Revision as of 14:11, January 21, 2012

For fighter info, see Lucario (SSBB).
Lucario
Lucario
Official artwork for Lucario from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
Universe Pokémon
Debut Pokémon (Diamond/Pearl, 2006)
Smash Bros. appearances Brawl
SSB4
Ultimate
Console/platform of origin Nintendo DS
Species Lucario
Gender Varies
Place of origin Sinnoh
Article on Bulbapedia Lucario (Pokémon)

Lucario (Japanese: ルカリオ, Rukario) is a fictional creature in the Pokémon media franchise, appearing as the main representative of the fourth generation of the Pokémon series in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Creature Description

Lucario is a bipedal, jackal-like Pokémon that is 3'11" in height and is generally agreed to resemble the Egyptian deity Anubis. Lucario is a Fighting and Steel-type Pokémon that evolves from Riolu; in the Pokémon RPGs, Riolu evolves when it gains a level while its "Happiness" rating has achieved a high-enough point, and only during morning, daytime, and afternoon hours. Lucario are able to detect and wield an energy named Aura, a sort of force that surrounds every living thing. According to the Pokédex, by picking up on the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements, and a well-trained individual can sense and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away. It understands human speech and even communicate telepathically in human languages.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Pre-release Confirmation

File:Lucario-smash-2.png
Lucario (and Jigglypuff's) Confirmation

Lucario is a secret character that was leaked before the game was released.

On January 21, 2008, a promotional video for Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the official Wii website was posted that showed a Groudon sticker being highlighted and the faces of Pikachu, Pokémon Trainer, Lucario, and Jigglypuff to show that the sticker can be used to power-up these four characters in Adventure Mode. This was essentially a confirmation that Lucario would be a playable character in the game. This video can be viewed here. A link to the official websites page containing information about Lucario's moves in SSBB is here.

As a Playable Character

Main Article: Lucario (SSBB)
File:LucarioBrawl.jpg
Lucario in Brawl.

Lucario is unique in that the more damage it takes, the more damage, range, and knockback its own attacks have (based on the actual ability of most Lucario in the Pokémon series). This only applies to its Aura-powered attacks (noted by a bluish flame or aura), but there are few attacks in its arsenal that don't use Aura (its dash attack and back throw, among others). This trait makes it not particularly useful at the beginning of a life, but if it survives at a high damage level, it becomes ridiculously deadly.

Its neutral special attack is a chargeable ranged blast comparable to Samus's Charge Shot. Its side special is a short range blast, or at point blank, a throw. Its up special is a non-damaging recovery move, it will move in any direction pressed. Its down special is a counter attack, that is, it will harm a character who tries to attack it within a brief time period. It is an Aura-powered counter, and its damage caps at about 15%.

It is not particularly fast moving, but can escape many tight situations. It is slightly slower than average.

It also possess a unique ability of being able to wall jump off the same wall an almost infinite number of times effectively allowing it to climb walls; because of its "cling" ability, which lets it stick to walls. Lucario has a similar moving style to Mewtwo, from Melee. In Brawl, after it smashes the Smash Ball, press the neutral special attack button to use Aura Storm.

Trophy Description

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-type Pokémon. Lucario evolves from Riolu during the day if its happiness has reached its maximum point. It specializes in attacks that use Aura energy, like Dark Pulse and a can't-miss technique, Aura Sphere.

  • Pokémon Diamond/Pearl
  • Pokémon Battle Revolution