Do you want to know the best moveset and counters for Lucario in Pokémon Go? Pokémon Go always bring excitement to the game through new events. And Hatch Day is the latest addition to the events list. The first-ever Hatch Day will feature Riolu, the first form of Lucario. This guide will tell you the best moveset and counters for Lucario in Pokémon Go.
Who Is Lucario in Pokémon Go?
Lucario is a Non-legendary Fighting and Steel-type Pokémon. It was initially found in the Sinnoh region and belonged to Generation 4. Lucario’s stats are Max CP of 3056, 236 ATK, 144 DEF, and 172 STA. You can evolve Riolu into Lucario with 50 Riolu Candy. And Lucario can mega evolve into Mega Lucario with the help of Lucarionite.
Lucario is a two-legged animal with a fox-like face. It has a blue and black body with a short spike on each front paw and the chest. This beast can read opponent auras to predict their movements and can read the auras of living creatures from almost 1 km away. It gets stressed out when it learns stuff it doesn’t want to. Lucario can hear and communicate telepathically with humans.

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Pokémon Go: Lucario – Best Moveset
If you plan to add Lucario to your collection, you must know the creature first. Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves and becomes strong in Cloudy and Snow weather. You can put this creature into a gym or transfer or trade it.
Now let’s see the best Moveset of Lucario.
Fast Moves
- Bullet Punch – Steel
- Counter – Fighting
Charge Moves
- Aura Sphere – Fighting
- Close Combat – Fighting
- Flash Canon – Steel
- Shadow Ball – Ghost
- Power-up Punch – Fighting
What Are the Best Counters for Lucario in Pokémon Go?
If you want to counter Lucario and increase your chances of owning it, below are your best options.
- Prima Groudon
Prima Groudon is a Ground and Fire Type Pokémon. Mud Shot and Precipice Blades are its best moves against Lucario. - Reshiram
Reshiram is a Dragon and Fire-type Pokémon with Fire Fang and Overheat as power moves against Lucario. - Pheromosa
Pheromosa is a Bug and Fighting-type Pokémon. Its best moves are Low Kick and Focus Blast. - Terrakion
Terrakion is a Rock and Fighting-type Pokémon. Its best moves are Double Kick and Sacred Sword. - Standard Darmanitan/ Darmanitan
This Fire-type Pokémon has Incinerate and Overheat as the best moves against Lucario. - Volcarona
Volcarona is a Bug and Fire-type Pokémon. You can use Fire Spin and Overheat moves in Lucario battles.
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Source: LiftingandZombies, Pokémon Go Hub, Bulbapedia