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'''Lucario''' is a playable character in the ''[[Brawl]]'' mod ''[[Project M]]''. Its mechanics between ''Brawl'' and ''Project M'' have been nearly entirely reimagined. | '''Lucario''' is a playable character in the ''[[Brawl]]'' mod ''[[Project M]]''. Its mechanics between ''Brawl'' and ''Project M'' have been nearly entirely reimagined. | ||
Lucario ranks 18th out of 41 on the [[Project M#Tier list|official]] [[tier list]], toward the top of the B tier. This is a considerable drop from their placement in ''Brawl'', where it was 11th out of 38. | Lucario ranks 18th out of 41 on the [[Project M#Tier list|official]] [[tier list]], toward the top of the B tier. This is a considerable drop from their placement in ''Brawl'', where it was 11th out of 38. In the ''Project+'' {{h2|Project+|official tier list}}, Lucario is ranked 12th near the top of the A tier, more in line with its placement in Brawl. | ||
==Attributes== | ==Attributes== | ||
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Aura charges are spent by pressing the standard attack button while executing the special move the player wishes to power up. Aura Sphere and Force Palm receive drastic power boosts; "Aura Bomb" is a massive, powerful, slow-moving Aura Sphere that can hit foes trying to recover through a ledge and lasts long enough for Lucario to easily throw enemies into it for a KO, while "Force Blast" becomes significantly more powerful and becomes a spike when foes are grabbed with it in the air. Meanwhile, spending an aura charge on ExtremeSpeed or Double Team will allow the player to cancel out of it using any attack other than itself, making powerful combo, chasing, recovery, or edgeguarding options possible. | Aura charges are spent by pressing the standard attack button while executing the special move the player wishes to power up. Aura Sphere and Force Palm receive drastic power boosts; "Aura Bomb" is a massive, powerful, slow-moving Aura Sphere that can hit foes trying to recover through a ledge and lasts long enough for Lucario to easily throw enemies into it for a KO, while "Force Blast" becomes significantly more powerful and becomes a spike when foes are grabbed with it in the air. Meanwhile, spending an aura charge on ExtremeSpeed or Double Team will allow the player to cancel out of it using any attack other than itself, making powerful combo, chasing, recovery, or edgeguarding options possible. | ||
Lucario has some reworked moves reminiscent of the shotoclone, a character archetype popularized by [[Ryu]] and Ken of {{uv|Street Fighter}}. Its up-smash is now a multi-hitting [[Shoryuken]], a leaping uppercut that can be reversed, comes out quickly, and can be cancelled into aerial grab Force Palm to set up a tech-chase. Force Palm, when used as a grab in the air, now meteor-smashes opponents powerfully in a spinning throw. Meanwhile, Lucario's ineffectual neutral-aerial from ''Brawl'' has been replaced with a powerful [[Tatsumaki Senpukyaku|hurricane kick]] that can KO at reasonably low percentages despite its quick startup. Double Team, while a counterattack in ''Brawl'', now functions as a command-dash that deals no damage and instead serves as a versatile movement option that provides Lucario with invincibility. Extremespeed now deals multiple weak hits while keeping foes close enough for more combos, especially when used horizontally across a stage. | Lucario has some reworked moves reminiscent of the shotoclone, a character archetype popularized by [[Ryu]] and [[Ken]] of {{uv|Street Fighter}}. Its up-smash is now a multi-hitting [[Shoryuken]], a leaping uppercut that can be reversed, comes out quickly, and can be cancelled into aerial grab Force Palm to set up a tech-chase. Force Palm, when used as a grab in the air, now meteor-smashes opponents powerfully in a spinning throw. Meanwhile, Lucario's ineffectual neutral-aerial from ''Brawl'' has been replaced with a powerful [[Tatsumaki Senpukyaku|hurricane kick]] that can KO at reasonably low percentages despite its quick startup. Double Team, while a counterattack in ''Brawl'', now functions as a command-dash that deals no damage and instead serves as a versatile movement option that provides Lucario with invincibility. Extremespeed now deals multiple weak hits while keeping foes close enough for more combos, especially when used horizontally across a stage. | ||
With these new techniques and mechanics, Lucario can deal massive amounts of damage over extended periods of time if it can get close enough to an opponent. However, Lucario has the same problems that would later befall its moveset inspiration {{SSB4|Ryu}}; Lucario is held back by average movement speed outside of its combos and struggles when approaching foes, as Aura Sphere is short-ranged and easily intercepted. Compared to ''Brawl'' Lucario, the comparative lack of power in its attacks also holds it back from getting KOs at regular percentages, forcing Lucario to rack up more damage than other characters would need to in order to secure a KO. In turn, these flaws force Lucario to keep close to the opponent so that it never misses a chance to punish and tack on damage, which is a problem against faster close-range fighters or ones like {{PM|Marth}}, who can use disjointed reach to keep Lucario from getting close enough. | With these new techniques and mechanics, Lucario can deal massive amounts of damage over extended periods of time if it can get close enough to an opponent. However, Lucario has the same problems that would later befall its moveset inspiration {{SSB4|Ryu}}; Lucario is held back by average movement speed outside of its combos and struggles when approaching foes, as Aura Sphere is short-ranged and easily intercepted. Compared to ''Brawl'' Lucario, the comparative lack of power in its attacks also holds it back from getting KOs at regular percentages, forcing Lucario to rack up more damage than other characters would need to in order to secure a KO. In turn, these flaws force Lucario to keep close to the opponent so that it never misses a chance to punish and tack on damage, which is a problem against faster close-range fighters or ones like {{PM|Marth}}, who can use disjointed reach to keep Lucario from getting close enough. | ||
==Changes from ''Brawl'' to ''PM''== | ==Changes from ''Brawl'' to ''PM''== | ||
[[File:PM Lucario Aura Bomb.gif|thumb|Lucario using Aura Bomb in Final Destination.]] | |||
Lucario has a revamped [[aura]] mechanic that allows it to strengthen its special moves rather than increasing its power the more it is hurt. In addition, Lucario's fighting style is more combo oriented. Many of Lucario's moves have less startup and its combo game is significantly more deadly. One downside to Lucario's new moveset however is that most of its moves have shorter durations. | Lucario has a revamped [[aura]] mechanic that allows it to strengthen its special moves rather than increasing its power the more it is hurt. In addition, Lucario's fighting style is more combo oriented. Many of Lucario's moves have less startup and its combo game is significantly more deadly. One downside to Lucario's new moveset however is that most of its moves have shorter durations. | ||
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*{{buff|Jump squat shortened (5 → 3 frames), granting Lucario more ease in heckling with aerials, in addition to a fast (albeit short) wavedash.}} | *{{buff|Jump squat shortened (5 → 3 frames), granting Lucario more ease in heckling with aerials, in addition to a fast (albeit short) wavedash.}} | ||
*{{change|Lucario's traction is higher (0.0734 → 0.095) although relative to the cast, it has gone from the highest in ''Brawl'' to the 2nd highest in ''Project M''. This makes it easier for him to punish out of shield although it gives him a very short [[wavedash]].}} | *{{change|Lucario's traction is higher (0.0734 → 0.095) although relative to the cast, it has gone from the highest in ''Brawl'' to the 2nd highest in ''Project M''. This makes it easier for him to punish out of shield although it gives him a very short [[wavedash]].}} | ||
*{{change|Lucario falls faster (1.2 → 2) going from the 32nd fastest faller out of 39 characters in ''Brawl to the 9th fastest out of 41 characters in ''Project M''. This significantly improves its endurance but makes it much more vulnerable to combos.}} | *{{change|Lucario falls faster (1.2 → 2) going from the 32nd fastest faller out of 39 characters in ''Brawl'' to the 9th fastest out of 41 characters in ''Project M''. This significantly improves its endurance but makes it much more vulnerable to combos.}} | ||
*{{change|Lucario's [[gravity]] is higher (0.0625 → 0.125) Going from the 5th lowest in ''Brawl'' to the 9th highest in ''Project M''.}} | *{{change|Lucario's [[gravity]] is higher (0.0625 → 0.125) Going from the 5th lowest in ''Brawl'' to the 9th highest in ''Project M''.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Lucario can no longer [[wall cling]].}} | |||
===Ground Attacks=== | ===Ground Attacks=== | ||
*{{buff|Jab 2 and 3 have less startup lag (frame 9 → 8). Jab 1 also has less end lag (frame 21 → 19)}} | *{{buff|Jab 2 and 3 have less startup lag (frame 9 → 8). Jab 1 also has less end lag (frame 21 → 19)}} | ||
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*{{change|Forward throw deals less knockback. This improves its combo potential but hinders its KO potential.}} | *{{change|Forward throw deals less knockback. This improves its combo potential but hinders its KO potential.}} | ||
*{{buff|Back throw deals less knockback improving its combo potential.}} | *{{buff|Back throw deals less knockback improving its combo potential.}} | ||
*{{change|Up throw deals higher knockback however due to the changes in ''Project M'''s physics, it can still combo and chaingrab fast fallers.}} | *{{change|Up throw deals higher knockback however due to the changes in ''Project M''{{'}}s physics, it can still combo and chaingrab fast fallers.}} | ||
*{{buff|Down throw deals less knockback. When coupled with the changes in ''Project M'''s physics, this grants it combo and chaingrab potential.}} | *{{buff|Down throw deals less knockback. When coupled with the changes in ''Project M''{{'}}s physics, this grants it combo and chaingrab potential.}} | ||
*{{nerf|Down throw deals 3% less damage.}} | *{{nerf|Down throw deals 3% less damage.}} | ||
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! colspan=2 | Neutral special | ! colspan=2 | Neutral special | ||
|[[Aura Sphere]]|| ≈0.75% (charge hits), 6-15% (Aura Sphere), 25% (Aura Bomb) || Lucario charges a spherical aura blast. Pressing the special button again will cause Lucario to fire it. This move now has only five levels of charge, the final one being available for only two frames before full charge. The super version of this attack is an extremely large Aura Bomb that moves even slower than the normal fully charged version and does much greater damage and knockback. The sphere also has hitboxes around Lucario's hands on startup, making it a viable close range option. Its monstrous size and low speed makes it a useful [[edge-guarding|edgeguarding]] tool. | |[[Aura Sphere]]/Aura Bomb|| ≈0.75% (charge hits), 6-15% (Aura Sphere), 25% (Aura Bomb) || Lucario charges a spherical aura blast. Pressing the special button again will cause Lucario to fire it. This move now has only five levels of charge, the final one being available for only two frames before full charge. The super version of this attack which can be activated by pressing both the A and B button is an extremely large Aura Bomb that moves even slower than the normal fully charged version and does much greater damage and knockback. The sphere also has hitboxes around Lucario's hands on startup, making it a viable close range option. Its monstrous size and low speed makes it a useful [[edge-guarding|edgeguarding]] tool. | ||
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! colspan=2 | Side special | ! colspan=2 | Side special | ||
|[[Force Palm]]|| 10%/8%/6% (aura close/mid/far), 13% (throw), 6% (escape) || Fires a burst of aura in front of itself. If the opponent is close to Lucario, the move acts like a grab, with Lucario blasting the foe with aura at point-blank range. When grabbing an opponent in the air, Lucario will throw them downwards, acting as a [[meteor smash]]. The super version of the move increases the damage and knockback of the throw, and makes the aerial version a [[spike]]. | |[[Force Palm]]/Force Blast|| 10%/8%/6% (aura close/mid/far), 13% (throw), 6% (escape) || Fires a burst of aura in front of itself. If the opponent is close to Lucario, the move acts like a grab, with Lucario blasting the foe with aura at point-blank range. When grabbing an opponent in the air, Lucario will throw them downwards, acting as a [[meteor smash]]. The super version of the move which is activated using the side b input along with the A button and it increases the damage and knockback of the throw, and makes the aerial version a [[spike]]. | ||
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! colspan=2 | Up special | ! colspan=2 | Up special | ||
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==In [[competitive play]]== | ==In [[competitive play]]== | ||
=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
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*{{Sm| | ''See also: [[:Category:Lucario players (PM)]]'' | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Rongunshu|Canada}} - Co-mains {{PM|Lucario}} with {{PM|Marth}} and is considered the best {{PM|Lucario}} player in the world, notably winning the first major with {{PM|Lucario}} at the unofficial [[Riptide 2022]] side event, [[Undertow 2022]]. Ranked #6 on [[PMRank 2022]]. | ||
*{{Sm|iPunchKidsz|USA}} - "IPK" was widely considered to be the best {{PM|Lucario}} during his active years. His highly optimized use of Aura Sphere Canceling (ASC) revolutionized {{PM|Lucario}}'s [[punish]] game. | |||
*{{Sm|Fearless|USA}} - Ranked #20 on [[PMRank 2022]] and ranked 1st on the Houston ''Project M'' Power Rankings, Fearless is known for his strong neutral game utilizing [[dash dancing]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Poilu|Canada}} - Was formerly ranked #22 on [[PMRank 2019]] and 1st on the European ''Project M'' Power Rankings prior to moving to Canada. Known for his unconventional use of [[ExtremeSpeed]] as a low-percent kill option. | |||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|SipMastah|USA}} - Very strong Lucario Multi main alongside Meta Knight, Sonic, and Diddy Kong. Ranked #9 on [[PMRank 2022]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Boat|USA}} - Lucario and Pit dual main ranked #42 on [[PMRank 2023]]. | ||
*{{Sm| | *{{Sm|Fudgepop01|USA}} - Notable labber and creator of many guides and tech posts driving the development of {{PM|Lucario}}'s metagame. | ||
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==Alternate costumes== | ==Alternate costumes== | ||
Lucario has more variety with its palettes, which stand out more in team battles. | ===Project M=== | ||
Lucario has more variety with its palettes, which stand out more in team battles. Lucario would later coincidently gain an almost identical black palette swap in ''Smash 4''. | |||
3.5 included a costume | 3.5 included a costume inspired by the Black Belt class from the Pokémon franchise. It has the Fighting and Steel type emblems from the TCG on the back, an Expert Belt, and a Focus Band. This costume also has a black variation with a Choice Band and the Cobble Badge replacing the type emblems on the back. | ||
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===Project+=== | |||
In Project+, Lucario received an updated shiny costume, which most notably has accurate eyes to the actual shiny. The additional Black Belt costumes reference Dan, Ken, and Sean from the Street Fighter series. | |||
[[File:Lucario Palette (P+).png|800px|thumb|center|Lucario's alternate costumes in P+]] | |||
'''Z-Secret Costume:''' Mega Lucario | |||
'''R-Secret Costume:''' Aaron Lucario | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Lucario's yellow palette swap resembles its {{s|bulbapedia|Shiny}} coloration. A minor cosmetic error, however, gives Lucario blue eyes instead of red, like its appearance from the main ''Pokémon'' series. | *Lucario's yellow palette swap resembles its {{s|bulbapedia|Shiny}} coloration. A minor cosmetic error, however, gives Lucario blue eyes instead of red, like its appearance from the main ''Pokémon'' series. | ||
* | **Since Version 2.3 of ''[[Project+]]'', this cosmetic error has been fixed. | ||
*Lucario | **Also in ''[[Project+]]'', the {{s|bulbapedia|Shiny}} color scheme emits sparkles for its entrance similar to the mainline games. | ||
** | *Lucario's appearance in ''Project M'' onward draws heavy inspiration from [[Ryu]], one of the main characters of [[Capcom]]'s {{uv|Street Fighter}} series. Coincidentally, he would later appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' as a playable fighter. | ||
** | **Lucario's alternate costume loosely resembles the character's attire, despite it being meant to reference the [[bulbapedia:Black Belt (Trainer class)|Black Belt]] class from the Pokémon series. Addtionally, ''Project+'' introduced recolors for this costume that are loosely inspired by characters related to Ryu, such as Dan Hibiki, [[Ken Masters]] and Sean Matsuda, with the former two appearing in ''Ultimate''. | ||
**Lucario has attacks that match the 3 staple moves of the "shoto" characters from ''Street Fighter''; its neutral special [[Aura Sphere]] resembles the [[Hadouken]], its new up-smash is an uppercut reminiscent of the [[Shoryuken]], and its neutral aerial is a spinning kick which looks like the [[Tatsumaki Senpukyaku]]. Ryu has used all of the aforementioned moves throughout the ''Street Fighter'' series. | |||
==External links== | |||
*[https://www.reddit.com/r/SSBPM/comments/fwkh2o/labbing_discord_results_lucario/ Labbing Discord Tech Post] | |||
{{Project M}} | {{Project M}} | ||
[[Category:Lucario]] | [[Category:Lucario]] | ||
[[Category:Characters (PM)]] | [[Category:Characters (PM)]] | ||