How to get Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO, and can it be Shiny?

If you want a strong and reliable Fighting- and Steel-type Pocket Monster, then you should definitely get yourself a Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO. This entity is a fantastic monster to use in Raid Battles. It has access to excellent moves like Counter, Close Combat, Aura Sphere, Aura Sphere, Power-Up Punch, and more. Mega Lucario can also be Shiny if you are lucky.

Lucario has a fantastic Shiny form with golden accents compared to the blue on the regular variant. This gets transferred to its Mega Evolution. So, keep your eyes peeled for the Shiny form of Lucario.

In this article, we will walk you through everything you need to know to get a Mega Lucario and how you can get your hands on its Shiny variant. Let us start with getting the Pokemon for its Mega Evolution.

How to get Lucario in Pokemon GO

Lucario in the main series (Image via TPC)

The first step to getting a Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO is bagging the regular form of the monster. You can get it in a few ways:

Evolving Riolu into Lucario
From raids
Trading with a friend

Riolu can be obtained by hatching Eggs. Once you have one, you can evolve this critter into Lucario by feeding it Riolu Candies. In addition, the latter can be seen in 3-star Pokemon GO raids. Furthermore, you can defeat Mega Lucario in Mega Raids to get a Lucario.

Lastly, you can trade with a friend to get the Pocket Monster in your account. Trades can be expensive for Pokemon you do not have registered in your Pokedex. However, having a high friendship level can offer a lot of Stardust discounts.

Also read: Pokemon GO Riolu Hatch Day: Egg pool, Timed Research, event bonus, and more

How to get Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO

Once you have Lucario in your account, you need 200 Mega Energy to evolve this creature into Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO.

How to get Mega Energy for Lucario in Pokemon GO

The best way to get Mega Energy for Lucario in Pokemon GO is by defeating Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO Mega Raids. You can also walk the monster as your Buddy to earn Mega Energy. However, you must Mega Evolve Lucario once to get this benefit. After one Mega Evolution, you can walk any Lucario in your account to earn Mega Energy.

Also read: Pokemon GO Buddy evolution guide: All Pokemon that need to Adventure Together and how to do it

How to get Shiny Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO

For a Shiny Mega Lucario, you must have a Shiny Lucario. Getting the latter can be tricky, as it is one of the rarest monsters in Pokemon GO. You can get a Shiny Lucario in the following ways:

Evolving a Shiny Riolu
Getting lucky in raids
Trading with a friend

Hatching a Shiny Riolu can be tiring and expensive if you are not lucky. Luck plays a big role in this case. The easiest way to get a Shiny Lucario is by trading with someone who has an extra to spare. You can buy a PTC account off eBay that has a Shiny Lucario.

These profiles often come with 80,000 Stardust. And you need to increase your friendship level with the PTC account you purchased and make the trade once you reach Best Friends.

Once you have a Shiny Lucario in your account in your account, you can Mega Evolve it to get a Shiny Mega Lucario in Pokemon GO.

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Edited by Soumyadyuti Ghosh