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Pokemon profile
Lucario VGC build, current regulation usage, moves, items, teammates, counters, sample sets, and tournament links.
Abilities
Base stats
BST 525HP
70
Atk
110
Def
70
SpA
115
SpD
70
Spe
90
Height
-
Weight
54 kg
Lucario links into the current SEO graph through the current regulation meta page with teammate Pikachu and counter Kingambit. Use the builder and tournament links below to continue scouting.
Current meta snapshot
Usage
0.2%
Rank #73
Win Rate
0.0%
436 sample
Pick Rate Trend
new
+0.3 pts
Data Source
tournament results
Updated Aug 8, 2026
Pokemon Champions live usage is pending verified source data. This demo fallback row is not a live meta claim.
Stat profile
Speed tier
90
Mid-speed tier. Use this with Tailwind, Trick Room, and Choice Scarf assumptions before locking a spread.
Speed lab
151
Final Speed
9
Outspeeds
8
Outsped By
At 28 Speed Stat Points with a Positive Nature, Lucario reaches 151 Speed and needs 30 Speed Stat Points to outrun Arcanine.
121
0 points
134
12 points
143
20 points
151
28 points
156
32 points
30 Speed Stat Points is the next useful benchmark.
Team graph
Counterplay
KingambitPressures Lucario with Dark/Steel coverage
GarchompPressures Lucario with Dragon/Ground coverage
BasculegionPressures Lucario with Water/Ghost coverage
CharizardPressures Lucario with Fire/Flying coverage
SneaslerPressures Lucario with Fighting/Poison coverage
IncineroarPressures Lucario with Fire/Dark coverage
WhimsicottPressures Lucario with Grass/Fairy coverage
SinistchaPressures Lucario with Grass/Ghost coverage
Core finder
Lucario + Talonflame + Rotom-Wash + Togekiss + Metagross + Milotic
Tempo Control Demo
Lucario + Talonflame + Meowstic + Gastrodon + Hydreigon + Snorlax
Speed Control Demo
Build lab
fast attacker / priority
Lucario @ Focus Sash Ability: Steadfast EVs: 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe Jolly Nature - Close Combat - Meteor Mash - Extreme Speed - Protect
Select the block to copy into Showdown or Champions notes.
Tournament evidence
Team library
Demo Balance Shell | Updated May 20, 2026
PikachuCharizard
Gengar
Gardevoir
SnorlaxTempo Control Demo | Updated May 20, 2026
Talonflame
Rotom-Wash
Togekiss
Metagross
MiloticSpeed Control Demo | Updated May 20, 2026
Talonflame
Meowstic
Gastrodon
HydreigonSnorlaxStudy queue
Beginner Guides
Learn the format, team preview, doubles turns, common roles, and the fastest path from first games to useful practice.
Team Building
A practical first pass for building VGC teams around roles, speed control, damage checks, and matchup plans.
Beginner Guides
Avoid the habits that slow new players down: vague practice, automatic Protects, poor speed plans, and overbuilding.
Getting Started
A practical launch prep guide for moving your VGC workflow into the Pokemon Champions era.
Pokemon Builds
Evaluate Charizard builds, Mega Charizard Y weather lines, items, moves, teammates, and tournament usage signals.
Counter Guides
Build counterplay around board states, not isolated type matchups.
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FAQ
Legal in M-B
Lucario is currently at 0.2% usage with a 0.0% win rate.
Lucario is most often linked with Pikachu, Talonflame, Snorlax in the available data.
Counter data for Lucario is still building; start by checking type pressure, speed control, and item reveals.
