- For fighter info, see Lucario (SSBB) and Lucario (SSBWU/3DS).
Lucario (ルカリオ, Rukario) is a fictional creature in the Pokémon media franchise, appearing as the representative of the fourth generation of the Pokémon series in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
Creature Description
Lucario is a bipedal, jackal-like Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon that's around four feet in height, and is generally agreed to resemble the Egyptian deity Anubis. Lucario is a Pokémon that evolves from the Fighting-type Riolu; in the Pokémon RPGs, Riolu evolves when it gains a level while its "Happiness" rating has achieved a high point, and only during morning, daytime, and afternoon hours.
Powers & Abilities
Lucario is a dual Fighting/Steel-type Pokémon. Lucario are well known to be experts in combat since they are part Fighting-type. Lucario can learn many Fighting-type attacks such as: Close Combat, Low Sweep, and Power-Up Punch (a move that raises Lucario's attack levels by one after using it). Since Lucario are part Fighting-type and since they have a humanoid physique, many Fighting-type specialists (Gym Leaders especially) have a Lucario to train with. Lucario also posses Steel-type attributes and can learn Metal Claw and Flash Cannon, both of them are Steel-type attacks.
Lucario's signature ability is being 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. Since they can detect Aura from every living being, enemies that are hiding or even invisible, will be found by Lucario. A Lucario even found Snake after he was hiding under a box during the invasion of the Halberd during the Subspace Emissary. Lucario can even gather enough Aura to create an Aura Sphere, a Fighting-type attack that will never miss. If Lucario can gather enough Aura, they can create an Aura Storm, which is their Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl (not a real attack in the Pokémon RPs).They can understand human speech and can use telepathy to speak with humans. Lucario can learn the attack Psychic as well, showing that Lucario are capable of having psychic powers (most likely using Aura to do so).
Lucario can Mega Evolve into a Mega Lucario. Mega Lucario has increased offenses and speed but retains the same amount of defense levels it had as a Lucario. Regardless, Mega Lucario improves upon the stats that Lucario already had before Mega Evolution (in Smash Bros., Mega Evolution increases the power of its Aura). Lucario are weak to the Fire, Ground and Fighting but are immune against the Poison-type since they are part Steel. Lucario are very rare Pokémon in the wild but typically live in the mountains but have been found to live in grasslands. Lucario evolves from Riolu when a Riolu's happiness levels with its trainer is very high and it levels up anytime during the day.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Pre-release Confirmation
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.
As a Playable Character
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 counterattack, 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, Lucario can 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
In Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
On January 31st, 2014, Lucario was announced to return as a veteran fighter to Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS. Lucario will also be able to use Mega Evolution, a special battle power-up that changes the appearance of the Pokemon and gives it much more power.
Official Pokemon art of Mega Lucario.
Trivia
- Lucario, Link, Snake, Mega Man, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Little Mac and Pac-Man are the only characters to be playable in a different fighting game other than the Super Smash Bros. series. Lucario will be appearing in the upcoming arcade game Pokken Tournament.
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