Mega Evolution (Lucario)
| Mega Evolution (Lucario) | |
|---|---|
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| User | Lucario |
| Universe | Pokémon |
| Article on Bulbapedia | Mega Evolution |
Mega Evolution (メガシンカ,Mega Evolution), more commonly known asMega Lucario (メガルカリオ,Mega Lucario), isLucario'sFinal Smash inSuper Smash Bros. 4, replacingAura Storm.
Overview[edit]
When Lucario activates its Final Smash, it will shout "Max Aura!" (はどう最大!,Wave-Guide Maximum!), then transform into Mega Lucario.
During this state, Mega Lucario'saura attacks deal 1.8× the base damage regardless of Lucario's currentdamage. Unlike most transformation Final Smashes, this state does not render Lucario invincible; it will gainsuper armor and immunity to grabs, but will take half damage from attacks and can befootstooled during its duration. Attacks that connect with Lucario will not cause it to flinch or get knocked back in any way, but they will decrease its transformation time and cause it to transform back to normal sooner.
Mega Lucario can be affected bySuper Mushrooms andPoison Mushrooms, but like all the other transformation Final Smashes, it is unaffected byMetal Boxes. Also, Mega Lucario lasts the longest of all the transformation Final Smashes when playing at normal speed, reverting back to Lucario after 14 seconds have passed.
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]
InSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, although Lucario's Final Smash reverts toAura Storm fromBrawl, it now Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario while using it.
Instructional quote[edit]
 case foldout |  | Evolve into Mega Lucario. Aura power rises to max. |
Trophy[edit]
- Mega Evolution (Lucario)
In Lucario's Final Smash, it Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario. The attacks it can use don't change, but its Aura abilities become more powerful than ever, letting it deal more damage and launch opponents farther. It can also resist being launched by other fighters, but the more attacks it takes, the sooner it will transform back.
For Lucario's Final Smash, it Mega Evolves into Mega Lucario. The attacks it can use don't change, but its Aura abilities become more powerful than ever, letting it deal even more damage and launch opponents even further. It can also resist being launched by other fighters, but the more attacks it takes, the less time the Final Smash lasts.
Spirit[edit]
| No. | Image | Name | Type | Class | Slots | Base | Max | Base | Max | Base | Max | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 505 |  | Mega Lucario |  | ★★★ | 3 | 2806 | 8421 | 1655 | 4966 | 993 | 2979 | Initial Damage 30% | Pokémon Series |
Origin[edit]
Mega Evolution is a mechanic introduced inPokémon X and Y. Only a relatively small amount of fully evolved Pokémon can Mega Evolve, and to do so they must hold a specialMega Stone unique to their species. A single Pokémon on a trainer's team can Mega Evolve once during each battle (or in Contest Spectaculars as ofPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire). Mega Evolution dramatically boosts the Pokémon's stats (and sometimes decreases stats in favor of others) and changes the Pokémon's appearance, cry, and sometimes its ability or even its typing. Lucario can Mega Evolve by holding onto aLucarionite as its item.
Lucario has been able to Mega Evolve fromPokémon X and Y tillPokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. The mechanic has been absent sincePokémon Sword and Shield except in a handful of spin-off games and other media such as in the anime. It is however set to return inPokémon Legends: Z-A.
A notable instance where Lucario can Mega Evolve is during the third battle againstKorrina, a Fighting-type specialist and the third Gym Leader inPokémon X and Y, who not only gives the player one of her Lucario, but also has them battle her own one. Both Lucario can Mega Evolve during the battle, acting as the player's tutorial for how Mega Evolution works. It is also stated in-game that Lucario was the first Pokémon to be able to Mega Evolve, though this is contradicted by legends ofMega Rayquaza inPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Gallery[edit]
Mega Lucario as it appears inPokémon X & Y.
Sakurai's Mega Ring activation pose imitation.
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
 Japanese | メガシンカ |
 English | Mega Evolution |
 French | Méga-Évolution |
 German | Mega-Entwicklung |
 Spanish | Megaevolución |
 Italian | Megaevoluzione |
 Korean | 메가진화 |
Trivia[edit]
- Unlike other transforming Final Smashes (namely,Giga Bowser,Wario-Man, andGiga Mac), Mega Lucario keeps all move customizations made to it.
- Much like Wario-Man, Mega Lucariocan be Screen KO'd, though it will respawn as if it was a Star KO.
- In theNintendo Direct where this Final Smash was revealed,Masahiro Sakurai imitated theMega Ring activation pose fromPokémon X and Y.
- In software update1.1.3, Lucario received attribute changes, while Mega Lucario's attributes remained untouched. As a result, Mega Lucario is now slower than Lucario in all forms of mobility, includingfalling speed andfast falling.
- The speed multiplier ofTraining Mode does not affect how long (in real time) Mega Lucario lasts. It shares this trait withWario-Man.
 |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral special | Aura Sphere | ||
| Side special | Force Palm | ||
| Up special | Extreme Speed | ||
| Down special | Double Team | ||
| Final Smash | Aura Storm | Mega Evolution | Aura Storm |
