Infernape vs Lucario
Infernape has the higher base stat total (534 vs 525), Infernape is faster (base Speed 108 vs 90), and Infernape’s Fire or Fighting moves hit Lucario for 2×, while Lucario’s own types do 1× damage to Infernape.
Two Fighting-type fan favourites from Sinnoh.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Infernape | Lucario |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 76 (higher) | 70 |
| Attack | 104 | 110 (higher) |
| Defense | 71 (higher) | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 104 | 115 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 71 (higher) | 70 |
| Speed | 108 (higher) | 90 |
| Total | 534 (higher) | 525 |
| Bulk | 218 (higher) | 210 |
Who has the edge?
Infernape is faster (108 vs 90 base Speed), has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (218 vs 210), and hits Lucario for 2× with its Fire or Fighting moves, but Lucario has the higher Attack (110 vs 104) and has the higher Sp. Atk (115 vs 104).
Infernape is ahead on
- is faster (108 vs 90 base Speed)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (218 vs 210)
- hits Lucario for 2× with its Fire or Fighting moves
Lucario is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (110 vs 104)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (115 vs 104)
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 (Infernape: Blaze, Iron Fist; 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, Infernape has 160 Speed and Lucario has 142, so Infernape moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Infernape | Lucario |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 108 | 90 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 160 | 142 |
Type matchup, both ways
Infernape (Fire/Fighting) attacking Lucario
Fire 2×, Fighting 2×. Using only its own types, Infernape hits Lucario for 2× with Fire moves (super effective) and 2× with Fighting moves (super effective).
Lucario (Fighting/Steel) attacking Infernape
Fighting 1×, Steel ½×. Using only its own types, Lucario hits Infernape for 1× with Fighting moves (normal damage) and ½× with Steel moves (not very effective).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Infernape: Water 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Flying 2× (super effective), Psychic 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
Infernape
- Blaze. Strengthens Fire moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
- Iron Fist (hidden ability). Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
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
Infernape and Lucario are equally tall (1.2 m), and Infernape is heavier (55 kg vs 54 kg for Lucario).
| Detail | Infernape | Lucario |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 1.2 m | 1.2 m |
| Weight | 55 kg | 54 kg |
| Generation | 4 (Sinnoh) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Chimchar → Monferno → Infernape | Riolu → Lucario |
Infernape (#0392) is a Fire/Fighting-type Flame Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a starter Pokémon. Its evolution line is Chimchar → Monferno → Infernape.
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 Infernape and Lucario in the Compare tool
- Infernape and Lucario Pokédex pages
- Fire/Fighting weaknesses · Fighting/Steel weaknesses
- Speed tiers