Gardevoir vs Lucario
Lucario has the higher base stat total (525 vs 518), Lucario is faster (base Speed 90 vs 80), and Lucario’s Steel moves hit Gardevoir for 2×, while Gardevoir’s own types do 1× damage to Lucario.
The Fighting/Steel aura user and the Psychic/Fairy emotion Pokémon.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Gardevoir | Lucario |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 68 | 70 (higher) |
| Attack | 65 | 110 (higher) |
| Defense | 65 | 70 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 125 (higher) | 115 |
| Sp. Def | 115 (higher) | 70 |
| Speed | 80 | 90 (higher) |
| Total | 518 | 525 (higher) |
| Bulk | 248 (higher) | 210 |
Who has the edge?
Lucario is faster (90 vs 80 base Speed), has the higher Attack (110 vs 65), and hits Gardevoir for 2× with its Steel moves, but Gardevoir has the higher Sp. Atk (125 vs 115) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (248 vs 210).
Gardevoir is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (125 vs 115)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (248 vs 210)
Lucario is ahead on
- is faster (90 vs 80 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (110 vs 65)
- hits Gardevoir for 2× with its Steel moves
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Gardevoir: Synchronize, Trace, Telepathy; Lucario: Steadfast, Inner Focus, Justified), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Gardevoir has 132 Speed and Lucario has 142, so Lucario moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Gardevoir | Lucario |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 80 | 90 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 132 | 142 |
Type matchup, both ways
Gardevoir (Psychic/Fairy) attacking Lucario
Psychic 1×, Fairy 1×. Using only its own types, Gardevoir hits Lucario for 1× with Psychic moves (normal damage) and 1× with Fairy moves (normal damage).
Lucario (Fighting/Steel) attacking Gardevoir
Fighting ¼×, Steel 2×. Using only its own types, Lucario hits Gardevoir for ¼× with Fighting moves (not very effective) and 2× with Steel moves (super effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Gardevoir: Poison 2× (super effective), Ghost 2× (super effective), Steel 2× (super effective).
- Lucario: Fire 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Gardevoir
- Synchronize. Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
- Trace. Copies an opponent's ability upon entering battle.
- Telepathy (hidden ability). Protects against friendly Pokémon's damaging moves.
Lucario
- Steadfast. Raises Speed one stage upon flinching.
- Inner Focus. Prevents flinching.
- Justified (hidden ability). Raises Attack one stage upon taking damage from a Dark move.
Size, generation and evolution
Gardevoir is taller (1.6 m vs 1.2 m for Lucario), and Lucario is heavier (54 kg vs 48.4 kg for Gardevoir).
| Detail | Gardevoir | Lucario |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.6 m | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 48.4 kg | 54 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir / Gallade | Riolu → Lucario |
Gardevoir (#0282) is a Psychic/Fairy-type Embrace Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3. Its evolution line is Ralts → Kirlia → Gardevoir / Gallade.
Lucario (#0448) is a Fighting/Steel-type Aura Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4. Its evolution line is Riolu → Lucario.
Keep exploring
- Open Gardevoir and Lucario in the Compare tool
- Gardevoir and Lucario Pokédex pages
- Psychic/Fairy weaknesses · Fighting/Steel weaknesses
- Speed tiers