Partner ideas
for Lucario
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Lucario: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (3)
Basculegion
WaterGhostOn 17% of Lucario's ranked teams
Resists FireImmune to FightingHits Fire super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Ground super-effectively with Wave Crash
Whimsicott
GrassFairySets the Tailwind Lucario wants
On 22% of Lucario's ranked teamsResists FightingResists GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Sinistcha
GrassGhostOn 17% of Lucario's ranked teams
Immune to FightingResists GroundHits Ground super-effectively with Matcha GotchaAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds long-game durability
Plan partners (8)
Noivern
FlyingDragonSets the Tailwind Lucario wants
Resists FireResists FightingImmune to GroundLucario resists its BoomburstHits Fighting super-effectively with HurricaneAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Altaria
DragonFlyingSets the Tailwind Lucario wants
Resists FireResists FightingImmune to GroundHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds anti-setup pressure
Meganium
GrassScreens patch Lucario's frailty
Resists GroundLucario resists its Petal BlizzardHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fighting super-effectively with Dazzling GleamHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf StormAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Decidueye
GrassGhostSets the Tailwind Lucario wants
Immune to FightingResists GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdHits Ground super-effectively with Leaf BladeAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Talonflame
FireFlyingSets the Tailwind Lucario wants
Resists FireResists FightingImmune to GroundHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Aerodactyl
RockFlyingSets the Tailwind Lucario wants
Resists FireImmune to GroundHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Starmie
WaterPsychicScreens patch Lucario's frailty
Resists FireResists FightingHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with Hydro Pump
Forretress
BugSteelScreens patch Lucario's frailty
Lucario resists its ExplosionLucario resists its Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Ground super-effectively with Ice SpinnerAdds long-game durability
Spicy Tech (1)
Maushold
NormalBeat Up → Justified Attack stacks
Defensive glue (12)
Chimecho
PsychicSpread-safe together for Boomburst and Self-Destruct
Resists FightingHits Fighting super-effectively with Future SightHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Primarina
WaterFairyCovers its Fire and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Hyper VoiceHits Fighting super-effectively with MoonblastHits Ground super-effectively with Hyper VoiceAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Azumarill
WaterFairyCovers its Fire and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Fighting super-effectively with Play RoughHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability
Qwilfish
WaterPoisonCovers its Fire and Fighting weaknesses
Lucario resists its Self-DestructHits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Gyarados
WaterFlyingCovers its Fire, Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with WaterfallHits Ground super-effectively with WaterfallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Dragalge
PoisonDragonCovers its Fire and Fighting weaknesses
Lucario is immune to its Sludge WaveHits Fire super-effectively with ScaldHits Ground super-effectively with ScaldAdds anti-setup pressure
Slowking
WaterPsychicCovers its Fire and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with ScaldHits Fighting super-effectively with PsychicHits Ground super-effectively with ScaldAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds long-game durabilityalso: Slowbro
Araquanid
WaterBugCovers its Fighting, Ground and Fire weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with LiquidationHits Ground super-effectively with LiquidationAdds long-game durability
Hawlucha
FightingFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Fighting super-effectively with Brave BirdAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Emolga
ElectricFlyingCovers its Fighting and Ground weaknesses
Hits Fighting super-effectively with Air SlashHits Ground super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Skeledirge
FireGhostCovers its Fire and Fighting weaknesses
Hits Fire super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Fighting super-effectively with Alluring VoiceAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureAdds long-game durability