Learn all about LUCARIO in Super Smash Bros Ultimate (SSBU) in this Fighter guide; including rating, unlock condition, Super Moves and Final Smashes, featured move tips and more!
SSBU Featured Article
LUCARIO - Rating & Overview
LUCARIO - Fighter Rating
| Rating |
|---|
| C |
LUCARIO - Debut & Appearances
| Debut in Smash Bros. | First Appearance |
|---|---|
| Super Smash Bros. Brawl | Pokemon |
Character Origin & Backstory
Lucario first appeared in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Lucario has the power to detect its opponent's thoughts and actions by reading their Aura.
Did You Know? Facts About the Fighter
Lucario is the evolved form of Riolu, the Emanation Pokémon, and can detect Aura from living things. It's said that Lucario can use this power to learn someone's hiding space or understand what people are saying.
LUCARIO - How to Unlock
3 Unlock Methods Available
There are in total, 3 ways of unlocking / adding new character to your roster in SSBU. By completing either one of these condition will unlock these Fighter to be used in Smash Mode and Classic Mode.
| Game Mode | Condition |
|---|---|
| World of Light | Animal Crossing Zone |
| Classic Mode | Unlocked by Clearing 1 Games with YOSHI |
| Smash Mode | No.27 to Unlock |
LUCARIO - Fighter Tips & Featured Move Sets
LUCARIO - Featured Video
Grab Attack Intensifies with Damage Taken
Thanks to Aura, an injured Lucario can pull off this move more quickly and do a lot more damage than other fighters can.
Taking Damage Makes Lucario Stronger
Lucario's Aura power increases as it takes damage. At 190, Lucario's attacks are 2.5 times normal strength, but it's possible to grow even stronger...
LUCARIO - All Move Sets
Aura Storm - Final Smash
| Aura Storm |
|---|
| Lucario Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario and jumps straight up. Then Lucario fires Aura straight down. The angle of the Aura can be adjusted left or right. Aim for opponents to deal the most damage you can. |
Super Move List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage | Super Move & Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Super (B) | 6.3 ~ 13.6% | [Aura Sphere] Charges a ball of energy that can damage foes even while powering up. Pressing again launches it. |
| Side Super (← or → + B) | 9.4% | [Force Palm] Unleashes concentrated energy with a powerful punch. Grabs enemies if thye're close enough. |
| Up Super (↑ + B) | -% | [Extreme Speed] Dashes through the air and attacks at the end. Can swerve midflight with directional input. |
| Down Super (↓ + B) | -% | [Double Team] Prepares for an incoming attack, and counterattacks with a sliding kick if struck. |
Smash Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
*Value in brackets shows damage results when fully charged.
| Control | Damage | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Side Smash | 13.0% (17.7%) | Lucario pushes a wave of Aura from his palms! |
| Up Smash | 14.2% (19.9%) | Thrusting his fist to the sky, Lucario unleashes a huge blast of Aura. |
| Down Smash | 11.3% (15.5%) | For this attack, Lucario thrusts his hands on each side and releases a pulse of Aura. |
Normal Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Normal Attack1 | 1.9% |
| Normal Attack2 | 1.5% |
| Normal Attack3 | 2.3% |
Tilt Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Side Tilt Attack | 7.9% |
| Up Tilt Attack | 3.9% |
| Down Tilt Attack | 3.9% |
| Dash Attack | 7.9% |
Jump Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Jump Attack | 11.0% |
| Jump Front Attack | 4.7% |
| Jump Back Attack | 10.2% |
| Jump Up Attack | 8.7% |
| Jump Down Attack | 4.7% |
Throw Attack List
*Actual results may differ according to distance between target and combos.
| Control | Damage |
|---|---|
| Grab Attack | 1.0% |
| Front Throw | 6.3% |
| Back Throw | 8.7% |
| Up Throw | 5.5% |
| Down Throw | 7.9% |
