Pokémon Go Mega Lucario counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

Mega Lucario is one of the most eagerly awaited Mega Pokémon in the realm of Pokémon Go. As the Mega Evolved form of the Aura Pokémon, it holds a significant place in Pokémon lore as one of the first Pokémon to Mega Evolve, and it boasts impressive strength as well.

Mega Lucario claims the title of the best Fighting-type attacker in the game, leaving Mega Heracross far behind. However, as a Steel-type Pokémon, it ranks only in the top three among Mega Pokémon since it loses access to two of the most powerful moves in the game: Counter and Aura Sphere.

Players should definitely seek out Mega Lucario when the opportunity arises. Like all Mega Evolutions, it cannot be caught directly and may not always be available. Instead, players must defeat it in Mega Raids to collect sufficient Mega Energy for its temporary evolution.

Below, you will find detailed information on Mega Lucario’s counters and weaknesses to better prepare you for encounters in Pokémon Go. Remember, you need a Lucario in your Pokémon storage to perform its Mega Evolution.

Mega Lucario Counters and Weaknesses in Pokémon Go

To efficiently gather Mega Lucario Energy, you need to defeat it in a Mega Raid. Here are its counters and weaknesses:

• Mega Lucario Types: Fighting and Steel-type
• Weak Against: Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type attacks
• Resistant To: Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, and Steel-type attacks
• Super Resistant To: Bug, Poison, and Rock-type attacks
• Mega Counters: Key choices include Primal Groudon, which capitalizes on its Ground-type weakness. Following this, Mega Blaziken with Counter and Blast Burn is effective, and Mega Lucario itself is a top Fighting-type attacker. If those options are unavailable, Mega Charizard Y can be a great choice.
• Non-Mega Counters: Shadow Pokémon provide a significant advantage in Raids. Shadow Groudon, Shadow Excadrill, Shadow Blaziken, and Shadow Garchomp are excellent options. Other notable counters include Terrakion, Reshiram, Keldeo, Blacephalon, Therian Landorus, and Lucario itself.
• Number of Players Required: At least three Trainers with fully optimized counters are recommended to take down Mega Lucario, but aiming for seven players is ideal for a successful battle.
• Tactics: While Primal Groudon simplifies the battle, any strong Ground, Fire, or Fighting-type Pokémon will do the job well.

Mega Lucario CP in Pokémon Go

Here are the CP levels you need to know when battling Mega Lucario and catching a Lucario after the fight:

• Mega Lucario Raid CP: 42,499 CP
• CP Range for Catching Lucario: 2095 to 2186 CP
• Weather (Cloudy/Snow) Catching CP Range: 2619 to 2733 CP

Best Mega Lucario Moveset in Pokémon Go

Mega Lucario stands out as the best Fighting-type attacker in Pokémon Go. However, its Steel-type moves are comparatively weaker, limiting its effectiveness outside of specific Raid boss weaknesses.

The optimal moveset for Mega Lucario is Counter (Fast) and Aura Sphere (Fighting), providing substantial damage against Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, and Dark-type Pokémon.

Here are all the Fast and Charged moves Mega Lucario can utilize:

Fast Moves:

• Bullet Punch (Steel)
• Counter (Fighting)

Charged Moves:

• Aura Sphere (Fighting)
• Blaze Kick (Fire)
• Close Combat (Fighting)
• Flash Cannon (Steel)
• Power-Up Punch (Fighting)
• Shadow Ball (Ghost)
• Thunder Punch (Electric)

Everything We Know About Lucario

The Aura Pokémon, Lucario, is a fan favorite that evolves from Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon. Despite their classifications, neither is a Psychic-type Pokémon.

In Pokémon Go, Riolu can only be obtained from Eggs. In the main series games, Riolu evolves into Lucario when leveled up with high friendship during the day, while in Pokémon Go, it requires 50 Riolu Candy to evolve.

Below are some official Pokédex entries for Riolu and Lucario:

• Riolu: ‘They communicate with one another using their auras. They are able to run all through the night. It has the peculiar power of being able to see emotions, such as joy and rage, in the form of waves.’
• Lucario: ‘It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect auras – even those of foes it could not otherwise see. A well-trained one can use its aura to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.’
• Mega Lucario: ‘Its aura has expanded due to Mega Evolution. Governed only by its combative instincts, it strikes enemies without mercy. Bathed in explosive energy, its combative instincts have awakened. For its enemies, it has no mercy whatsoever.’

Notably, shiny Lucario is available in the game, which means shiny Mega Lucario exists as well. While it appears golden, its Mega Evolution adopts a light green hue instead, which is a surprising choice.

Good luck in your quest to defeat Mega Lucario in Pokémon Go!