Lucario appears to be based on the Egyptian god of funerals and the dead, Anubis, who has the head of an African golden wolf. Anubis’s role in Egyptian mythology was to judge the hearts of deceased souls based on their actions during their life. This resembles Lucario’s ability to see a life form’s aura. It also seems to be based on an Egyptian boxer. Boxing is a sport that is believed to have origins in Egypt. The markings on Lucario’s face resemble a mask.
Lucario may be derived from the reverse of the Japanese transliteration of orichalcum (a mythical metal) or oracle (referring to its supernatural abilities involving aura). It may also involve lupaster (a subspecies of the Canis aureus), Cairo, pharaoh, lykos (Greek for wolf), or luchar (Spanish for fight).
No: 448
English Name: Lucario
Japanese Name: Rukario
Generation: 4
Type: Fighting, Steel
Species: Aura Pokémon
Abilities: Inner Focus, Steadfast, Justified (hidden ability)
Evolution: Riolu > Lucario
Lucario is a bipedal, canine-like Pokémon, with fur that is predominantly blue and black. It possesses a short, round spike on the back of each forepaw, in addition to a third on its chest. It has a long snout and ears. When its mouth is open, it has two pairs of pointed teeth, one in the upper jaw and one in the lower. It possesses cream-colored fur on its torso, and blue fur on its thighs that resembles shorts. It has a medium length tail of the same blue color as well. It stands on its toes rather than on its entire foot. It has developed four small black appendages on its head, which rise when Lucario reads or manipulates aura, a special energy that it senses. Lucario can study this energy to predict the movements of their opponents and track their quarry. They also have the power to manipulate this energy in an offensive manner, in the form of explosive spheres of energy. Lucario can understand human speech, and have been reported to communicate with humans through telepathy.
As Mega Lucario, its cream fur becomes longer, and its thighs slim down. It develops more spikes on the back of its paws, which have turned crimson. It also develops spikes on both of its feet, which have become crimson too. Its aura-sensing appendages grow longer, and two of them are tipped in crimson. Its shoulders also possess a spike each. Its aura heightens throughout its body, which formed black markings on its blue fur.[1] Mega Lucario was originally believed to be the first discovered Mega Evolution.
Lucario is considered to be prideful, and is extremely loyal to its Trainer. It also seems to have a natural sense of justice. It usually lives deep in mountains very far from people to improve their skills. It is an exceptionally rare Pokémon. Lucario are primarily carnivores, hunting their prey in packs, though one Lucario was seen eating Berries and plants, like roses. It has been seen eating chocolate, even though chocolate is not part of its natural diet.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: It has the ability to sense the Auras of all things. It understands human speech.
Pokemon Pearl: By catching the Aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Pokemon Platinum: A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
Pokemon HeartGold: It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It’s said that no foe can remain invisible to Lucario, since it can detect Auras. Even foes it could not otherwise see.
Pokemon Black: A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
Pokemon White: A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.
Pokemon Black 2: By reading the aura of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
pokemon White 2: By reading the aura of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
Pokemon X: By catching the Aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Pokemon Y: By reading the auras of all things, it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: By catching the aura emanating from others, it can read their thoughts and movements.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: By reading the auras of all things it can tell how others are feeling from over half a mile away.
Pokemon SUN: Not only does it perceive auras, but it has also gained the power to control them. It employs them in battle.
Pokemon MOON: They can detect the species of a living being—and its emotions—from over half a mile away. They control auras and hunt their prey in packs.
