Lucario

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Official Lucario art.

Lucario is species of Pokémon, bipedal blue and yellow jackal-like canine. It has small white spikes on the backs of its hands and in the middle of its chest. The basic form of Lucario is called Riolu and looks like a younger version of Lucario.

Lucario has generated considerable popularity within and outside of the furry fandom. It became one of Pokémon mascots, along with Pikachu, Lugia, Togepi and other popular Pokémon. Lucario full-body suit is often used in promo events[1][2]. Lucario is also featured in Super Smash Bros. Brawl series with other prime Nintendo characters.

Lucario was one of the first Pokémon to be revealed from the fourth generation of games in 2006. The key character of 8th Movie, it was thought to be unique legendary creature, but subsequent video games disproved it.

Appearance

Lucario's appearance is based on Egyptian god Anubis. It also hints Egyptian boxing tradition, supported by its Fighting primary type. What looks like muzzle is actually a long nose; the mouth is located under it, like that of humans. Lucario doesn't bite in combat. The black appendages on Lucario's head aren't second set of ears. They are mobile and used for sensing auras: to see auras, Lucario shields his eyes with them, like a blindfold.

Although Lucario is solely bipedal Pokémon, it is often drawn running on all fours[3] or sitting down dog-like[4]. In this case, his muzzle may also be drawn more animal-like.

Abilities

Lucario is Aura-themed Pokémon. By studying others auras, it can sense emotions and intentions, predict combat moves. It can manipulate energy waves to form Aura Spheres - its signature attack. Lucario is a great martial artist, with moves like Counter, Force Palm and Close Combat. In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, it has "high risk - high return" fighting style.

Lucario understands human speech. In anime, most Pokémon understand humans, but in video games canon it's an outstanding ability. The Lucario from 8th Movie can also speak telepathically, and in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Lucario speaks verbally.

See also

  • Zoroark - similar anthropomorphic Pokémon from fifth generation.

References

  1. ↑ Lucario handshake event, on Pokemon Center Tokyo
  2. ↑ Pokemon Sunday promo
  3. ↑ Running Lucario in Awkward Zombie web-comic
  4. ↑ Owner's Guide in Brawl in the Family web-comic

External links

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