I would have to agree with you, McDukey.
It seems that Nintendo and Gamefeak have gone to great lengths to put Lucario anywhere it can. Lucario seems to represent the fourth generation as a whole.
(It was the first fourth generation Pokémon we knew about.)
Then again, the first third generation Pokémon we knew about were like Azurill, Wailmer, and Kecleon, however; they don't represent Ruby and Sapphire at all!
I suppose it's really a "in the eye of the beholder" type of thing.
I wouldn't say I hate Lucario, but Gallade was much more successful IMO.Ugh, I hate Lucario. Though they do have nice hips.
I think the face is Garantina
The obvious face of D/P is clearly Bidoof.
Who else has stirred such controversy?