Lucario

Lucario

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions)

Last Updated: 07/02/2026 01:07 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.02%
Usage Rate
44.30%
Win Rate
38.86%
Lead Rate
59.10%
Selection Rate
1221
Avg Rating
2885
Total Games
1278
Wins
1607
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Lucario Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Lucario currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation M-B (Pokemon Champions) metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 44.3% win rate. This data represents 141,848 games analyzed over 14 days from 06/18/2026 to 07/01/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has been trending upward over the past two weeks, indicating growing popularity in the metagame. Win rate has remained consistent throughout the analysis period.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Final Gambit used in 15.0% of battles. Extreme Speed demonstrates the highest win rate at 51.1% While Final Gambit is the most popular choice, Extreme Speed shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Whimsicott, Torkoal, and Sinistcha in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Kingambit, achieving a 52.5% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Froslass, Delphox, and Grimmsnarl, while caution is advised against Tyranitar, Scrafty, and Hydreigon.

Strategic Recommendations

Lucario currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Lucario
788 games
44.0% Win
0.6% appear
577 games
49.4% Win
0.4% appear
564 games
44.3% Win
0.4% appear
506 games
47.6% Win
0.4% appear
464 games
45.3% Win
0.3% appear
442 games
48.9% Win
0.3% appear
420 games
45.7% Win
0.3% appear
360 games
46.9% Win
0.2% appear
329 games
46.5% Win
0.2% appear
317 games
44.2% Win
0.2% appear
316 games
44.6% Win
0.2% appear
291 games
47.4% Win
0.2% appear
263 games
52.5% Win
0.2% appear
249 games
41.8% Win
0.2% appear
245 games
45.7% Win
0.2% appear
235 games
40.9% Win
0.2% appear
234 games
39.7% Win
0.2% appear
224 games
39.7% Win
0.2% appear
208 games
42.3% Win
0.1% appear
189 games
39.7% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Lucario
897 games
44.3% Win
0.63% appear
813 games
44.4% Win
0.57% appear
728 games
45.0% Win
0.51% appear
714 games
42.7% Win
0.50% appear
714 games
42.6% Win
0.50% appear
634 games
42.0% Win
0.45% appear
534 games
44.9% Win
0.38% appear
488 games
44.7% Win
0.34% appear
458 games
44.1% Win
0.32% appear
454 games
47.4% Win
0.32% appear
441 games
45.4% Win
0.31% appear
409 games
41.8% Win
0.29% appear
385 games
44.2% Win
0.27% appear
367 games
45.8% Win
0.26% appear
357 games
44.5% Win
0.25% appear
351 games
45.6% Win
0.25% appear
341 games
40.8% Win
0.24% appear
329 games
45.0% Win
0.23% appear
309 games
43.4% Win
0.22% appear
306 games
42.8% Win
0.22% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Lucario
263 games
52.5% Win
0.19% appear
577 games
49.4% Win
0.41% appear
442 games
48.9% Win
0.31% appear
506 games
47.6% Win
0.36% appear
291 games
47.4% Win
0.21% appear
165 games
47.3% Win
0.12% appear
161 games
47.2% Win
0.11% appear
164 games
47.0% Win
0.12% appear
360 games
46.9% Win
0.25% appear
329 games
46.5% Win
0.23% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Lucario
146 games
36.3% Win
0.10% appear
169 games
37.3% Win
0.12% appear
178 games
39.3% Win
0.13% appear
234 games
39.7% Win
0.16% appear
189 games
39.7% Win
0.13% appear
224 games
39.7% Win
0.16% appear
235 games
40.9% Win
0.17% appear
155 games
41.3% Win
0.11% appear
249 games
41.8% Win
0.18% appear
208 games
42.3% Win
0.15% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Lucario performs well against
155 games
51.0% Win
0.11% appear
144 games
50.0% Win
0.10% appear
454 games
47.4% Win
0.32% appear
180 games
47.2% Win
0.13% appear
367 games
45.8% Win
0.26% appear
351 games
45.6% Win
0.25% appear
441 games
45.4% Win
0.31% appear
329 games
45.0% Win
0.23% appear
728 games
45.0% Win
0.51% appear
534 games
44.9% Win
0.38% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Lucario
164 games
33.5% Win
0.12% appear
141 games
39.7% Win
0.10% appear
149 games
40.3% Win
0.11% appear
166 games
40.4% Win
0.12% appear
341 games
40.8% Win
0.24% appear
137 games
40.9% Win
0.10% appear
156 games
41.0% Win
0.11% appear
238 games
41.2% Win
0.17% appear
409 games
41.8% Win
0.29% appear
634 games
42.0% Win
0.45% appear