Lucario [Pearlescent]

Lucario number 856 is part of the Funko Pop! Games line, representing a specific variant of the Fighting and Steel-type Pokemon. This particular version features a pearlescent finish, a tactile coating designed to give the vinyl figure a subtle, shimmering quality that distinguishes it from the standard matte-finish release. It was produced as a specialty item for the Pokemon Center, intended to capture the character's aura-based aesthetic through a reflective surface treatment.

The figure draws inspiration from Lucario’s appearance in the main series games and the broader Pokemon franchise. Funko’s design team utilized their signature stylized proportions—large head, minimalist facial features, and compact body—to translate the complex, anthropomorphic design of the character into a collectable vinyl format. Upon its release, the figure was received primarily by the Pokemon collecting community as a premium alternative to the standard retail version, serving as a sought-after piece for those focused on high-finish variants.