Lucario

Lore & Background

Lucario is a canid-like Pokémon. Fans have speculated that it may be partly based on Anubis, the jackal-headed god of embalming from Egyptian mythology that is a bipedal digitigrade with finger-like digits on its forepaws. Its chest features a single, white spike, and the exterior of each wrist also features a single, white spike. Lucario also has a large snout and ears, red irises with vertical slit pupils, an "hourglass"-shaped figure with thighs significantly thicker than the rest of its body, iron rings incorporated into its shoulders and waist, and a raccoon's "mask" that loosely resembles a khakkhara with four small dreadlock-like appendages on the back of its head that are used to sense aura. The coloration of Lucario's fur is predominantly blue and black, although its torso features buff-colored fur slightly shaggier than the rest of its body. When it opens its mouth wide enough, sharp fangs can be seen. Lucario debuted in the anime in the eighth Pokémon film (the anime film series), Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. In the movie, Lucario is a servant to a nobleman named Sir Aaron in a Renaissance-themed city called Cameron Palace. Lucario thinks of Sir Aaron as his master and close friend; however, after Aaron traps him in a magic staff, Lucario begins questioning any Pokémon–human relationship. The Lucario in the movie, voiced in English by Sean Schemmel, can speak human languages through telepathy. Lucario ultimately sacrifices himself at the end of the film. Other Lucario la

In Their Own Story

The arena lights dimmed as Lucario closed its eyes, ears twitching slightly. It did not need sight to know where the enemy stood; the air itself vibrated with their intent. A surge of blue energy began to pulse around its fists, growing brighter with every passing second. With a sudden burst of speed, it vanished from one spot and reappeared behind the foe, aura flaring like a comet's tail before impact.

Reader's Guide

Lucario's debut and first video game appearance was in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team and Red Rescue Team, though it only appears in a cameo as a statue when the player gets the Lucario rank, the highest rank in the game. It then appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, such as where Cynthia, the final boss of the game, has Lucario on her team. Lucario later gained a Mega Evolution—a special transformation—in Pokémon X and Y. While holding Lucarionite, its Mega Stone, it can Mega Evolve into Mega Lucario during battle, gaining a power boost as a result. Mega Lucario Z, exclusive to the Pokémon Legends ZA Mega Dimension DLC, is the newest addition to Lucario's forms. Lucario would go on to appear in several later games in the series. It also appears as a playable character in Pokémon UNITE and Pokken Tournament and was in other spin-offs such as Pokémon Go and Pokémon Masters EX. Due to an unintentional leak on Nintendo's official Super Smash Bros. website, which detailed how certain collectibles could be applied to certain characters, Lucario was indirectly confirmed as a playable character for Super Smash Bros. Brawl. In Brawl, Lucario is unlocked upon being encountered in the story mode at The Glacial Peak or through other special means. Lucario's special moveset in the series consists of many moves it can use in the Pokémon series. Its "Final Smash," or a powerful finisher attack, Aura Storm, consists of launching a powerful beam of aura at opponents. Lucario's fighting style revolves around a mixture of martial arts, including Shaolin Kung Fu, and aura manipulation. Aura itself is also a game mechanic unique to Lucario; its attacks become stronger as it continues to receive damage. Lucario returned as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and again in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, being voiced in both games by Sean Schemmel, who voiced Lucario in Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. Additionally, its aura mechanic now affects the entirety of its moveset. In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Lucario's Mega Evolution, Mega Lucario, replaced Aura Storm as its Final Smash, reflecting the form change introduced in Pokémon X and Y. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, its Final Smash consists of it Mega Evolving into Mega Lucario before performing Aura Storm.

Did You Know?

• Lucario first appeared as a central character in the film Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew before appearing in the video games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
• Lucario was indirectly confirmed as a playable character for Super Smash Bros. Brawl due to an unintentional leak on Nintendo's official Super Smash Bros. website.
• In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Lucario is unlocked upon being encountered in the story mode at The Glacial Peak or through other special means.
• Lucario's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Aura Storm, consists of launching a powerful beam of aura at opponents.
• In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, Lucario's Mega Evolution, Mega Lucario, replaced Aura Storm as its Final Smash.