Pokemon GO Mega Lucario raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

A Pokemon GO Mega Lucario raid guide is the need of the hour as the creature makes its long-awaited debut in Niantic's mobile game. While Lucario and Mega Evolution have been around since October 2018 and August 2020, respectively, it is only on July 27, 2024, that the two will come together for the first time in the title.

You can challenge Pokemon GO Mega Lucario raids as part of Ultra Unlock Part 3, on July 27, 2024, between 11 am and 5 pm local time.

This Pokemon GO Mega Lucario raid guide covers everything from the creature's weaknesses to the best counters you can use against it.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the author's opinions.

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Pokemon GO Mega Lucario raid weaknesses

Pokemon GO Mega Lucario poster (Image via TPC)

What is super-effective against Mega Lucarioin Pokemon GO?

As a Fighting- and Steel-type Pocket Monster, Mega Lucario takes super-effective damage from Fire-, Ground- and Fighting-type attacks, all of which deal 160% additional damage to the creature.

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Mega Lucario's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

As a Mega Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Mega Lucario has the following stats:

• Combat Power: 42,499
• Attack: 310
• Defense: 175
• Stamina: 9,000 HP
• Fast Attacks: Counter and Bullet Punch
• Charged Attacks: Aura Sphere, Close Combat, Power-Up Punch, Flash Cannon, Shadow Ball, Blaze Kick, Thunder Punch

After the timer for the raid starts, players get 300 seconds to defeat Mega Lucario for a chance to capture its base form. Up to 20 trainers can enter this battle together either in person or using Remote Raids.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Lucario raids

Best Fire-type counters to Mega Lucario

• Mega or Shadow Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Mega Charizard Y or X with Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Shadow Ho-Oh with Incinerate and Sacred Fire
• Reshiram with Fire Fang and Fusion Flare
• Mega Houndoom with Fire Fang and Flame Thrower

Best Ground-type counters to Mega Lucario

• Primal or regular Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Mud Shot and Earth Power
• Therian Forme Landorus with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm
• Shadow Excadrill with Mud Slap and Scorching Sands
• Shadow Mamoswine with Mud-Slap and High-Horsepower

Best Fighting-type counters to Mega Lucario

• Mega Blaziken with Counter and Focus Blast
• Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere
• Terrakion with Double Kick and Sacred Sword
• Mega Heracross with Counter and Close Co
• Keldeo with Low Kick and Sacred Sword

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Pokemon GO Mega Lucario raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Lucario and Mega Lucrio (Image via TPC)

The CP range of the Lucario spawn will be based on the creature's IVs and the weather. The potential options are as follows:

• No weather boost: 1,469 - 1,544 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
• Weather boosted (Snowy or Cloudy): 1,837 - 1,930 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Mega Lucario raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from Mega Lucario raids:

• No weather boost: 1,544 CP
• Weather boosted (Snowy or Cloudy): 1,930 CP

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Can Lucario be shiny in Pokemon GO?

You may encounter a Shiny Lucario after defeating Pokemon GO Mega Lucario raids. There is usually a 1-in-128 or 0.78125% chance of this happening, but during Mega Lucario Raid day, these odds are boosted to 1-in-10 or 10%.

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