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Lucario best
moveset (GO)

Complete raid + PvP moveset guide for Lucario in Pokémon GO. DPS rankings, IV priorities, and Shadow form analysis.

Lucario

Best raid moveset

Fast: Counter + Charged: Aura Sphere

20.5 DPS (Fighting raid)

Best PvP moveset

Fast: Counter Power-Up Punch Shadow Ball

Great League / Ultra League / Master League

Raid analysis

Lucario with Counter + Aura Sphere is top-3 Fighting raid attacker behind Machamp and Conkeldurr. DPS = 20.5. Mega Lucario (when active) is the #1 Fighting attacker for the +30% same-type team boost. Shadow Lucario is top-tier — use vs Snorlax, Slaking, Mewtwo, Latios raids.

PvP analysis

Lucario is top-5 every league as a closer. Counter generates fast energy → Power-Up Punch (cheap, boosts user's Atk +1) → Shadow Ball or another charged move. Shadow Ball coverage punishes Cresselia/Mewtwo counter-picks. Steel typing helps vs Fairy threats (Sylveon, Togekiss).

Shadow Lucario

Shadow Lucario with Counter + Power-Up Punch + Shadow Ball is top-3 PvP shadow in current meta. Worth the Stardust.

Best IVs to look for

Raids: max Atk. PvP: rank-1 PvPoke spread per league. Riolu walking distance reduced via incense events — farm during double-candy events for Lucky/Hundo grind.

Fast move data

Counter — 16.0 DPS damage per second, 4.0 EPT energy per turn.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best moveset for Lucario in Pokémon GO?
For raids: Counter + Aura Sphere. For PvP: Counter + Power-Up Punch + Shadow Ball.

Is Lucario good for raids?
Lucario with Counter + Aura Sphere is top-3 Fighting raid attacker behind Machamp and Conkeldurr. DPS = 20.5. Mega Lucario (when active) is the #1 Fighting attacker for the +30% same-type team boost. Shadow Lucario is top-tier — use vs Snorlax, Slaking, Mewtwo, Latios raids.

Is Lucario good for PvP?
Lucario is top-5 every league as a closer. Counter generates fast energy → Power-Up Punch (cheap, boosts user's Atk +1) → Shadow Ball or another charged move. Shadow Ball coverage punishes Cresselia/Mewtwo counter-picks. Steel typing helps vs Fairy threats (Sylveon, Togekiss).

What IVs should I look for on Lucario?
Raids: max Atk. PvP: rank-1 PvPoke spread per league. Riolu walking distance reduced via incense events — farm during double-candy events for Lucky/Hundo grind.

Is Shadow Lucario worth using?
Shadow Lucario with Counter + Power-Up Punch + Shadow Ball is top-3 PvP shadow in current meta. Worth the Stardust.