Lucario
- For fighter info, see Lucario (SSBB).
| Lucario | |
|---|---|
 Official artwork for Lucario. | |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Debut | Pokémon (Diamond/Pearl) (2007) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Brawl SSB4 Ultimate |
| Console/platform of origin | Nintendo DS |
Lucario (ルカリオ, Rukario) is a bipedal, Anubis-like Pokémon that's around four feet in height. Lucario evolves from Riolu by leveling up during the day if its "Happiness" has reached a certain point. Its forepaws are now black and the rounded bumps on the back are now pointed spikes. In the Pokémon movie Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, Lucario is considered a legend from olden times to the town where it appears in front of Ash Ketchum and his friends.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Pre-release Confirmation
Lucario is a secret character that was leaked before the game was released.
On January 21 2007, 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.
A link to the official websites page containing information about Lucario's moves in SSBB is here.
As a Playable Character
- Main Article: Lucario (SSBB)
Lucario is unique in that the more damage it takes, the more damage, range, and knockback its own attacks have. 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 counter attack, 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 faster 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.
Trophy Info
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 a certain point. It specializes in attacks that use Aura energy, like Dark Pulse and a can't-miss technique, Aura Sphere.
- Pokémon Diamond/Pearl (2007)
- Pokémon Battle Revolution (2007)
