Lucario Pokémon Violet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Lucario in Pokémon Violet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 87 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Violet
PaldeaLucario Pokemon Violet Pokedex Entry
A most gallant-looking creature. It emits energy waves and controls them with precision, using them to sense even faraway beings. I have given the name ”aura” to this power.
Pokemon Violet Lucario Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Violet Lucario Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Lucario via various methods in Pokémon Violet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | fighting | — |
| Quick Attack | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Screech | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Reversal | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Detect | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Metal Claw | steel | Lv. 1 |
| Rock Smash | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Helping Hand | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Feint | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Copycat | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Vacuum Wave | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Final Gambit | fighting | Lv. 1 |
| Life Dew | water | Lv. 1 |
| Counter | fighting | Lv. 12 |
| Work Up | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Force Palm | fighting | Lv. 20 |
| Calm Mind | psychic | Lv. 24 |
| Metal Sound | steel | Lv. 28 |
| Quick Guard | fighting | Lv. 32 |
| Bone Rush | ground | Lv. 36 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 40 |
| Heal Pulse | psychic | Lv. 44 |
| Meteor Mash | steel | Lv. 48 |
| Dragon Pulse | dragon | Lv. 52 |
| Extreme Speed | normal | Lv. 56 |
| Close Combat | fighting | Lv. 60 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Violet Lucario Locations
Lucario can be caught in 4 locations across Pokémon Violet, including North Province Area One and North Province Area Two. The most reliable spawn is at North Province Area Two, where you'll find it between Lv. 49 and 52 by land with a spawn weight of 3.
North Province Area One
2 encounters- landLv. 46-53Mountain3Weight
- landLv. 46-53Rocky Area3Weight
North Province Area Two
1 encounter- landLv. 49-52Rocky Area3Weight
Glaseado Mountain
1 encounter- fixed spawnLv. ?Southern MountainRespawns0%Very Rare
Dalizapa Passage
1 encounter- fixed spawnLv. ?Northern SectionRespawns0%Very Rare