Is Lucario Deck good in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Lucario Deck is a Tier 3 deck with a 26% win rate and 0.0% meta share. It's a viable deck that can perform well in the right hands.

What cards do I need for Lucario Deck?

The core cards for Lucario Deck are: Lucario, Lucario. Top tournament builds also commonly include Hitmonchan ex, Mega Lucario ex, Riolu, Arena of Antiquity.

What is the best Lucario Deck deck list?

The top-performing Lucario Deck list runs: 1x Hitmonchan ex, 1x Lucario, 2x Mega Lucario ex, 2x Riolu, 1x Arena of Antiquity, 2x Copycat, 1x Cyrus, 1x Hiking Trail, 2x Poké Ball, 1x Pokémon Center Lady, 2x Professor’s Research, 2x Rocky Helmet, 2x X Speed. This build achieved 7W-1L at Lagoon Serenity Format (Korrina FA & RR Sceptile).

What beats Lucario Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Lucario Deck's core Pokemon are weak to psychic types. Strong counters include Mega Altaria ex Deck, Mega Gardevoir ex Deck, Giratina ex Deck.

How many packs do I need to build Lucario Deck?

Based on pull rates, you'll need approximately 860 packs to collect all core cards for Lucario Deck. Some high-rarity cards like Lucario are particularly hard to pull.

Lucario Deck

0.0% of the meta · Updated July 22, 2026

Tier 3

Build this deck

Signature card

Lucario

Art Rare

25.6% win rate0.0% meta share2 core cards

Top Tournament Deck Lists

#1 — 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗧 | raiderboy

Lagoon Serenity Format (Korrina FA & RR Sceptile) · 7W-1L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (6)

Hitmonchan ex

Lucario

Mega Lucario ex

Riolu

Trainers (14)

Arena of Antiquity

Copycat

Cyrus

Hiking Trail

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Rocky Helmet

X Speed

#5 — waittilltmrw

Lagoon Serenity Format (FA Choice Prize) · 7W-1L

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (10)

Buneary

Hitmontop

Lucario

Mega Lopunny ex

Riolu

Trainers (10)

Copycat

Cyrus

Elegant Cape

Poké Ball

Professor’s Research

Will

X Speed

#10 — andres941cs

PMPT - HOLIDAY SPECIAL!!! | $200 USD · 7W-1L-1T

Energies

20 cards

Pokemon (7)

Hitmonlee

Lucario

Mega Lucario ex

Riolu

Sawk

Trainers (13)

Arena of Antiquity

Copycat

Cyrus

Korrina

Lucky Ice Pop

Poké Ball

Pokémon Center Lady

Professor’s Research

Protective Poncho

Sabrina

X Speed

Est. 860 packs to collect all core cardsdetails

LucarioRare

580 pks

LucarioRare

280 pks

Core Cards

Lucario

Space-Time Smackdown #092

Lucario

Pulsing Aura #080

Key Moves & Abilities

AbilityFighting Coach(Lucario)

Attacks used by your {F} Pokémon do +20 damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

Close Combat(Lucario)

During your opponent's next turn, this Pokémon takes +20 damage from attacks.

How to Play

Build your strategy around Lucario. It's the deck's main damage dealer.

Use Lucario's Ability "Fighting Coach" — Attacks used by your {F} Pokémon do +20 damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon.

This is a mono-fighting deck, giving you consistent energy draws. Every energy card works for any attacker.

Top players consistently include Riolu, Copycat, Cyrus, Poké Ball, Professor’s Research alongside the core — consider these essential support cards.

Matchups

Threats — Weak Against

Mega Altaria ex Deck

psychic · 43% WR

Mega Gardevoir ex Deck

psychic · 42% WR

Giratina ex Deck

psychic · 46% WR

Chandelure Deck

psychic, fire · 50% WR

Indeedee ex Deck

psychic · 43% WR

Gourgeist Deck

psychic · 45% WR

Favorable — Strong Against

Mega Manectric ex Deck

lightning · 44% WR

Miraidon ex Deck

lightning · 44% WR

Bellibolt ex Deck

lightning · 46% WR

Magnezone ex Deck

lightning · 44% WR

Jolteon ex Deck

lightning · 45% WR

Mega Kangaskhan ex Deck

colorless · 41% WR

Based on type weakness analysis of core cards. View full matchup matrix →

Pokemon in this Deck

Lucario