#212 in usage · 0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Lucario Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Lucario is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Lucario @ Focus Sash Ability: Inner Focus Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe Jolly Nature - Close Combat - Meteor Mash - Final Gambit - Protect
Lucario moves
Share of Lucario sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- Close CombatFighting77.5%
- Meteor MashSteel56.4%
- Final GambitFighting31.5%
- ProtectNormal24.3%
- FeintNormal22.2%
- Extreme SpeedNormal17.9%
- Thunder PunchElectric17%
- Aura SphereFighting14.5%
- CoachingFighting14.2%
- Steel BeamSteel14.2%
Items
- Focus Sash51.1%
- Choice Scarf34.4%
- Life Orb9.6%
- Expert Belt1%
Abilities
- Inner Focus93.9%
- Steadfast4%
- Justified2%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 147 | 162 | 90 | 121 | 90 | 156 | 27.8% |
| Adamant+Atk −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 147 | 178 | 90 | 121 | 90 | 142 | 19.6% |
| Timid+Spe −Atk | 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 Spe | 177 | 117 | 90 | 137 | 90 | 156 | 7.8% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 27.8% · Adamant 19.6% · Timid 7.8%.
Lucario teammates
Share of Lucario teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Lucario set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Lucario set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Close Combat, Meteor Mash, Final Gambit and Protect with Focus Sash (51.1% of sets) and Inner Focus, a Jolly nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.
What are Lucario's best teammates in VGC?
Lucario's most common partners are Incineroar (28.8%), Rillaboom (27.4%), Indeedee-F (27.2%), Kingambit (22.2%) and Mega Salamence (20.8%) — the share of Lucario teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Lucario use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Lucario's top spreads (27.8%), followed by Adamant (19.6%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Lucario in Pokémon Champions?
Lucario has base 90 Speed: 156 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 142 neutral, and 99 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Lucario in Pokémon Champions?
Lucario is #212 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on 0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.