The Aura Pokemon: TamJammerz's Newcomer Analyses Part 3 - Lucario

[QingXin]

Lucario

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Background Info
Lucario is a Pokémon that appears in the Nintendo DS versions of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl; this Pokemon can only be obtained through evolution. It evolves by leveling Riolu up at a high happiness level during the day time (between 4:00 am and 8:00pm). Its type combination is Steel and Fighting, a new type combination as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Oddly enough, because Steel is weak to fighting, Fighting attacks are super effective against Lucario. Lucario has two possible Pokémon abilities: "Inner Focus", a trait that prevents flinching (this does not work with the "flinching" effect of Focus Punch), or "Steadfast", which causes Lucario's speed to be raised if it flinches. Its Attack and Special Attack statistics are very high, along with an above average Speed stat. This makes Lucario a very formidable opponent, seeing as it can usually attack first and deal large amounts of damage (often referred to as "sweeping"). On the other hand, its Defense and Special Defense are average. Lucario is the only Pokémon able to learn a "Bone" move, Bone Rush, other than Cubone, Marowak (and Smeargle by the move Sketch).

Lucario is used by Maylene, the third Sinnoh Gym Leader, a tag-team partner known as Riley, and by Cynthia, Sinnoh's Elite Four Champion.

Lucario is mentioned in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon. If a player gains 15,000 Rescue Points, they will reach "Lucario Rank", and a Lucario statue will be placed next to the player's rescue base. Alakazam also refers to Lucario after the initial story is cleared, saying that his exploits as a rescue team leader are legendary. It is also mentioned by Alakazam in "Pokemon Mystery Dungeon" where he says that he wants to be like Lucario because he is so heroic.

Many people mistook Lucario for a legendary Pokémon before Diamond and Pearl were released, because of its mysterious role in the movie Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew and because it can talk using telepathic powers, use a powerful bomb attack called Aura Sphere (which can be learned by other Legendary Pokémon like Giratina, Mew, and Mewtwo ), and it has a similar body structure to the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo.

Inclusion in Brawl
Lucario has a huge fanbase, both here and in other parts of the world. Why? Well, here's your answer.

1. Insane popularity is a glaring advantage that Lucario possesses over other Pokemon. If Lucario doesn't make it in, Many fans will be heartbroken... No one wants that :P

2. Lucario's inclusion in Brawl would represent the 4th generation of Pokemon. REPRESENTIN'!!!

3. He's a Fighting type... It's kind of about time we found a worthy Fighting Pokemon to join the fray.

Common ArgumentsWhat? Why would you not want this pooch in?

1. He's just like any other Pokemon... That's a big one that haters use. Here's the thing, though. Jigglypuff is also just your average Pokemon... Why did he get in? Popularity, of course! And Lucario is in the same situation, so he's got a good chance.

2. "LUKARIO WOOD B 2 MOCH LIEK TEH MUU2!!! HEE HAZ TEH OURA SFERE!"... Simply put, some people believe that he is too much like Mewtwo because he possesses the attack "Aura Sphere"... For God's sake, Lucario isn't even a Psychic Pokemon, can't levitate, and doesn't possess telekinetic abilities... This is a hunk of junk argument...

Lucario in Brawl

Well, first thing that comes to mind would be Black Belt level Martial Arts fighter. He's a fighting type, so he's sure to be fast on his feet and be a formidable opponent. He would have fast execution of attacks and have some good combo potential.

A downside, though, is his light build. Lucario is meant for speed, yes, but with that, comes a cost. He isn't the most muscular type of Pokemon, unlike his other Fighting Type brethren.

The Movelist

Stats

Power - 3/5
Range - 2.5/5
Attacking Speed - 4/5
Running Speed - 3.5/5
Jumping - 2.5/5
Height - Medium
Weight - Medium-Light


Visuals

Appearance - Pops out of a Pokeball.

Fighting Pose - Lucario stands sideways, looking forwards with his arms and shoulders relaxed.

Slow Walk - Lucario takes small steps forward.

Fast Walk - Lucario starts strafing forward faster.

Dash - Lucario simply sprints.

Crouch - A simple crouch.

Jump - Lucario leaps upwards.

Midair Jump - Lucario performs a midair somersault.

Midair Dodge - Lucario flips to the side, towards the screen.

Shield - Lucario protects himself with his forearms.

Forward Roll - Lucario leaps forward and rolls.

Backward Roll - Lucario somersaults backwards.

Sidestep Dodge - Lucario ducks towards the screen.

Up Taunt - Lucario howls upwards towards the sky.

Side Taunt - Lucario goes into a flashy stance.

Down Taunt - Lucario creates some Aura in his palm and crushes it.


Ground Attacks

A, A, A - Lucario performs two jabs followed by an upward jumping kick, launching foes upwards.

Dash A - Lucario leaps forward and performs a flying side kick.

Strong A (Side) - A quick palm strike forward.

Strong A (Down) - Lucario performs a crouching sweep kick forward.

Strong A (Up) - Lucario performs a quick uppercut.

Smash A, A (Side) - A quick elbow thrust, followed by a lunging palm strike.

Smash A (Down) - Lucario "break dances" n the ground, striking foes on either side of him with his legs.

Smash A (Up) - Lucario performs a back flipping kick.


Aerial Attacks

A - A standard sex kick.

Smash A (Front) - Lucario performs a front flip, bringing his legs down upon foes in front of him, spiking them downward.

Smash A (Back) - Lucario performs three kicks to the rear.

Smash A (Down) - Lucario wags his tail below him, striking opponents multiple times.

Smash A (Up) - Lucario performs two kicks upwards.


Grabs

Z - A quick lapel grab.

A - Lucario elbow strikes the opponent with the opposite arm.

Front - After two jabs, Lucario will palm strike the opponent forward.

Back - Lucario briefly throws the opponent up a bit and performs a spinning kick, sending them to the rear.

Down - Lucario throws the enemy down and performs a jumping axe kick upon their chest.

Up - Lucario shoulder rushes the opponent and then performs an uppercut, sending them upwards.


Special Moves

B: Aura Sphere - Hold B to charge. When B is released, Lucario will shoot forward a high flying sphere of Aura. Once it makes contact with anything, it will explode, sending small beams zooming in random directions with limited distance. The size, speed, and travel distance of the Sphere depends upon the charge up, as well as the number of beams that shoot out upon the Sphere's explosion. The charge is not savable.

Smash B: Bone Rush - After a brief start up, Lucario will dash forward at a blinding speed, swinging his arms forward, striking with the bones on the back of his hands. After this, Lucario will then perform a jumping uppercut, using the bone. If used in the air, Lucario will rush forward only.

Down B: Metal Claw - Lucario performs a quick swipe forward. If the attack makes contact with a foe, Lucario will then leap up and continuously strike at the opponent, followed by a final lunging punch. Lucario's fists will be lighting up during this.

Up B: Sky Uppercut - A simple uppercut that launches Lucario upwards.

Final Smash: Close Combat - Lucario will rush forward. If he comes in contact with an opponent, Lucario will go into a rapid sequence of punches and kicks. Lucario will then follow up with three final attacks. There will be a freeze in between each of these final attacks, with an explosion occurring at each one. Close Combat will fail if Lucario doesn't come in contact with an opponent at the initial rush forward.

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[DededeCloneChris]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

[QingXin]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

... Meh? You're making no sense in that last statement O_O

[DededeCloneChris]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

... Meh? You're making no sense in that last statement O_O

I don't want to say the word which starts with "S" and ends with "ex".

[QingXin]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

... Meh? You're making no sense in that last statement O_O

I don't want to say the word which starts with "S" and ends with "ex".

Oh, you mean the sex kick? Haha, lots of people have no idea what it is...

[Michael227]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

... Meh? You're making no sense in that last statement O_O

you know "sex" kick

[DededeCloneChris]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

... Meh? You're making no sense in that last statement O_O

I don't want to say the word which starts with "S" and ends with "ex".

Oh, you mean the sex kick? Haha, lots of people have no idea what it is...

God, were talking about a T rated game! Not an M rated game!

[Tupin]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

... Meh? You're making no sense in that last statement O_O

I don't want to say the word which starts with "S" and ends with "ex".

Oh, you mean the sex kick? Haha, lots of people have no idea what it is...

God, were talking about a T rated game! Not an M rated game!

I believe it is a fighting term in real life.

[QingXin]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

... Meh? You're making no sense in that last statement O_O

I don't want to say the word which starts with "S" and ends with "ex".

Oh, you mean the sex kick? Haha, lots of people have no idea what it is...

God, were talking about a T rated game! Not an M rated game!

Don't ask me why that's the name of the kick. It's the official name...

You know, like Fox, Falco, Mario, Luigi, Link, etc.'s Neutral Airs...

[DededeCloneChris]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

... Meh? You're making no sense in that last statement O_O

I don't want to say the word which starts with "S" and ends with "ex".

Oh, you mean the sex kick? Haha, lots of people have no idea what it is...

God, were talking about a T rated game! Not an M rated game!

Don't ask me why that's the name of the kick. It's the official name...

You know, like Fox, Falco, Mario, Luigi, Link, etc.'s Neutral Airs...

Is NOT official!

[QingXin]

Good work! But why the........well......that kick's name.

... Meh? You're making no sense in that last statement O_O

I don't want to say the word which starts with "S" and ends with "ex".

Oh, you mean the sex kick? Haha, lots of people have no idea what it is...

God, were talking about a T rated game! Not an M rated game!

Don't ask me why that's the name of the kick. It's the official name...

You know, like Fox, Falco, Mario, Luigi, Link, etc.'s Neutral Airs...

Is NOT official!

The vast majority of the Smash community uses this term... Don't ask me why :P

[Triforceman22]

Great analysis! Lucario 4 Brawl! :)

[DededeCloneChris]

Great analysis! Lucario 4 Brawl! :)

Yes! (Hence my avatar) :P :D

[X_Hero]

Best Lucario analysis ever! Lucario for Brawl! ;D

[Triforceman22]

Great analysis! Lucario 4 Brawl! :)

Yes! (Hence my avatar) :P :D

I never knew you wanted him in! :O

:D