Lucario (Next Destinies 64) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lucario from the Next Destinies set is a Rare Holo card numbered 64 with 100 HP. It features the ability Reflexive Retaliation and the attack Aura Sphere. This card blends a strategic kit with striking Naoki Saito artwork.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Riolu)
• Type: Fighting
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Ability: Reflexive Retaliation (damages attacker when Lucario is hit)
• Attack: Aura Sphere (50 damage + 20 to a benched opponent’s Pokémon)
• Flavor Text: A well-trained one can sense auras to identify and take in the feelings of creatures over half a mile away.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Black & White series, set code bw4, titled Next Destinies, card number 64. It is a Rare Holo card illustrated by Naoki Saito.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Identifiers include the set code “bw4” and card number “64.”
• The card is a Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon evolving from Riolu.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Play Notes

Its ability, Reflexive Retaliation, can strategically punish opponents for attacking Lucario, while Aura Sphere offers targeted damage to benched Pokémon.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holo foil and vibrant artwork by Naoki Saito, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies (bw4): This set includes this Lucario card as a Rare Holo, showcasing Fighting-type Pokémon with dynamic abilities and attacks. The set’s focus on evolving Pokémon like Riolu to Lucario adds strategic depth.