Lucario (Unified Minds 117) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lucario from the Unified Minds set is a Rare card numbered 117 with 120 HP. With the Tag Coach ability and the Mach Cross attack, it offers straightforward support and damage, capturing Lucario’s dynamic presence in a compact, strategic form.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Riolu)
• Ability: Tag Coach — reduces damage taken by your TAG TEAM Pokémon by 20 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attack: Mach Cross — 90 damage, costs Fighting + 2 Colorless energy
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Flavor Text: It concentrates its mental energy and fires off mysterious waves called auras, which can crush boulders of large size to dust.
• Image URL: /images/sm11/sm11-117.jpg

Key Printings

• Series: Sun & Moon
• Set: Unified Minds (sm11)
• Card number: 117
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: kirisAki, with artwork highlighting Lucario’s aura powers

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by set code (sm11), card number (117), and rarity (Rare). The card’s Fighting type and Stage 1 subtype also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament legality before use.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition and artwork, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is a Rare card with collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): Features Lucario as a powerful Fighting-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a unique ability supporting TAG TEAM Pokémon. It fits collections emphasizing synergy and strategic damage reduction, reflecting the set’s focus on TAG TEAM mechanics through Lucario’s Tag Coach ability.