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|name = Lucario | |name = Lucario | ||
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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. | ||
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==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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*{{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=== | ===Most historically significant players=== | ||
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''See also: [[:Category:Lucario | ''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|Fearless|USA}} | *{{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|Poilu|Canada}} | *{{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| | *{{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|Boat|USA}} - Lucario and Pit dual main ranked #42 on [[PMRank 2023]]. | |||
*{{Sm|Fudgepop01|USA}} - Notable labber and creator of many guides and tech posts driving the development of {{PM|Lucario}}'s metagame. | |||
==Alternate costumes== | ==Alternate costumes== | ||
===Project M=== | ===Project M=== | ||
Lucario has more variety with its palettes, which stand out more in team battles. | 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 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. | 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+=== | ===Project+=== | ||
In 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+]] | [[File:Lucario Palette (P+).png|800px|thumb|center|Lucario's alternate costumes in P+]] | ||
'''Z-Secret Costume:''' Mega | '''Z-Secret Costume:''' Mega Lucario | ||
'''R-Secret Costume:''' | '''R-Secret Costume:''' Aaron Lucario | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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**Since Version 2.3 of ''[[Project+]]'', this cosmetic error has been fixed. | **Since Version 2.3 of ''[[Project+]]'', this cosmetic error has been fixed. | ||
**Also in ''[[Project+]]'', the {{s|bulbapedia|Shiny}} color scheme emits sparkles for its entrance similar to the mainline games. | **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 appearance in ''Project M'' onward draws heavy inspiration from [[Ryu]], one of the main characters of [[Capcom]]'s | |||
**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'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. | **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)]] | ||