Pokemon Go Mega Lucario Raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

Mega Lucario is finally arriving in Pokemon Go, building up the roster of available Mega Evolutions in the mobile game.

Pokemon Go has added plenty of Mega Evolutions throughout the years since the game launched. Still, several forms are missing, including Mega Camerupt, Mega Sharpedo, and Mega Mawile.

Amid the Go Fest 2024 festivities, Niantic announced that Mega Lucario would be featured in an upcoming Raid Day as part of Ultra Unlock Part 3.

If you’re interested in adding this Mega Evolution to your Pokedex, keep reading to learn how to easily take down Mega Lucario in Raids.

Mega Lucario weaknesses in Pokemon Go

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As a Fighting/Steel-type Pokemon, Mega Lucario is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type attacks. Therefore, you should bring your most powerful Pokemon from any of these three types.

On the other hand, Mega Lucario is resistant to Bug, Poison, Rock, Dark, Dragon, Grass, Ice, Normal, and Steel-type moves, leaving a large pool of options players should avoid.

Mega Lucario counters in Pokemon Go

Here are some of the best counters to easily defeat Mega Lucario:

Pokemon	Sprite	Best Moveset
Primal Groudon		Mud Shot & Precipice Blades
Mega Charizard		Fire Spin & Blast Burn
Reshiram		Fire Fang & Fusion Flare
Mega Blaziken		Counter & Blaze Kick
Mega Heracross		Counter & Close Combat
Mega Garchomp		Mud Shot & Earth Power
Shadow Ho-Oh		Incinerate & Sacred Fire
Shadow Machamp		Counter & Dynamic Punch

How to get Mega Lucario in Pokemon Go

Mega Lucario will be featured on a Raid Day as part of Ultra Unlock Part 3 on July 27, 2024, from 11 AM to 5 PM local time.

Following an issue with Raid Day Ticket bonuses not being applied correctly, Niantic extended the event to July 28, 2024, from 12 AM to 5 PM local time.

Can Mega Lucario be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, the Shiny form of Mega Lucario will debut during its Raid Day in Pokemon Go. Unlike its standard form, Shiny Mega Lucario is yellow and blue.

That’s everything you need to know to defeat Mega Lucario in Pokemon Go Raids. For more Go content, check our guide on every Legendary in Pokemon Go and the current Raid Bosses.