Lucky is a robot from Canadian team TKO Robotics, which competed in four seasons of the BattleBots reboot, including Discovery Season 6.
It was fielded by a team of roboteers consisting of Mark Demers of CM Robotics, who competed in Comedy Central Season 5.0 with BravePart, Gary Gin of RoboGames icon Original Sin, and Rob Masek, who himself competed in the Comedy Central era with Scrap Metal. Lucky was based on superheavyweight competitor Ziggy, featuring a four-bar launcher weapon similar to that of iconic machine.
Originally a reserve for ABC Season 2, Lucky competed due to a handful of drop-outs which occurred during filming. However, it lost to both Beta and Yeti in its debut season, finishing winless.
For Discovery Season 3, Lucky was given a tougher, more compact flipper that retracted faster than before. This version of Lucky also competed at RoboGames 2018, where it placed fourth overall. Despite its success there, it suffered more losses in Season 3, with its sole wins over Gemini and Gigabyte coming in the Desperado Tournament.
Lucky remained largely unchanged for Discovery Season 4, sporting new wheels as well as carrying no less than seven different frames, likely in response to its brutal loss to Son of Whyachi the season prior. Lucky did not do much better in this season, getting just the one Fight Night win in an untelevised rumble, and therefore entering the Desperado Tournament once again.
Lucky was originally confirmed to be competing in Discovery Season 5 but due to the COVID-19 pandemic restricting travel from Canada to the US, TKO Robotics withdrew from the competition. Despite this, work was done on Lucky to prepare it for when it could compete again. In a Facebook video posted in March 2020, Lucky is shown to throw a 90lb frame high and far, with Mark Demers claiming Lucky threw an empty beer keg 48ft, and a pumpkin roughly 80ft.[1]
Lucky returned for Discovery Season 6 after being absent for last season. Though its internal upgrades are currently unspecified, it has newly-cut wedglets at the front, which have now been painted red. It also sports several pairs of brand new wheels, which are slightly larger than before. One set are custom-molded with Lucky's name written across the sidewalls, whereas another set are Brazil wheels, as used on Minotaur and other BattleBots competitors. The team believe these have "a great balance of grip and slide".[2] Now driven by dirt track RC driver Matt Olson, Lucky opened its 2021 season with a loss to Tantrum despite a strong showing in the opening moments of the battle. However, it was able to redeem itself with a knockout win over South Korean representatives Blade and a crucial victory over Mammoth to confirm their spot in the Top 32, where it lost to Copperhead.
Robot History[]
ABC Season 2[] |
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Lucky vs. Beta ![]() Beta lands a blow as it is pushed back by Lucky. ![]() Lucky flips Beta in response. ![]() Lucky takes a hammer bow to the launcher as it shoves Beta into the wall but not without the latter flipping the former over a couple of times. Lucky's lifting arm valve was not capable of removing the large amount of nitrogen used and despite all the times it was flipped, Beta was able to self-right quickly each time and although both robots lasted the full time, Lucky lost to Beta on a unanimous 3-0 judges decision. However, Lucky was awarded a wildcard, and was given the No.21 seed as it advanced to the Round of 32, where it faced the No.12 seed Yeti. |
Lucky vs. Yeti ![]() Yeti rips off Lucky's flipping arm. For this match Lucky added some wheel guards over the front wheels but the match was delayed so the team could fix a loose connection. The match started out fairly evenly with no major damage being done to either robot. Eventually, Yeti lost one of its rear tires before disabling and removing Lucky's flipper. Both robots continued to move around before Yeti delivered a final blow that knocked out Lucky as a similar loose connection came undone on the other half of the drive train, then the sprocket snapped due to the set screw not being tightened and thus took out the entire drive system. Lucky was counted out and Yeti won by KO at 2:44. This meant that Lucky was eliminated from the tournament. |
Discovery Season 3[] |
Lucky vs. Skorpios ![]() Lucky flips Skorpios. ![]() Skorpios grinding Lucky and pushes it under the pulverizer. ![]() Skorpios takes Lucky to the killsaws toward the end of the match. Lucky's first match was against Skorpios. The match started out evenly as both robots were having trouble getting under each other, eventually Lucky got under Skorpios and flipped it, causing a shower of sparks as Skorpios' saw hit the BattleBox floor. Eventually, Skorpios got its saw into Lucky's left front wheel, disabling that side and leaving Lucky trapped under the pulverizer. Skorpios eventually disabled Lucky's right side as well, however there was not enough time to count Lucky out and it went to a judges decision. Lucky lost by a unanimous 3-0 judges decision. |
Lucky vs. Son of Whyachi ![]() Lucky's wedge is torn in half. ![]() Son of Whyachi lines up the final shot on Lucky. Lucky's next opponent was against Son of Whyachi. In response to this, Lucky added a rear-mounted wedge in hopes of absorbing the hits from Son of Whyachi's attacks, allowing it to perhaps flip Son of Whyachi over. When the match began, Lucky was doing okay as it was able to absorb the first collision from Son of Whyachi but was still sent flying. Lucky continued to approach its opponent, but started taking damage, with the right side of its wedge ripped away and eventually losing wheels and its rear protective wedge. With drive out on one side, Lucky still continued to try and fight but was eventually knocked out and was counted out, giving Son of Whyachi the win. |
Lucky vs. Gemini ![]() Lucky flips Fred. ![]() Lucky throws Hydroxyl. |
Lucky vs. Gigabyte ![]() Lucky and Gigabyte collide. ![]() Lucky chucks Gigabyte. ![]() Lucky flicks Gigabyte onto its top. For this match, Lucky replaced its flipper plow with a much larger defensive wedge, intending to use the flipper as more of a fist to its opponent. When the match began, this proved to be a good strategy as they were able to launch Gigabyte into the air, but Gigabyte landed upright and started to spin back up. Lucky got Gigabyte into the corner and took a hit from them, causing Gigabyte to bounce off the arena walls before they started to spin back up again. Lucky took a third shot from them and had the arm bent such that it could no longer retract. Still, it kept attacking and managed to flip Gigabyte over. This flip also caused Gigabyte to lose its self-righting pole near the screws, leaving it to try and flip back over using the spinning shell's momentum. Since Gigabyte was unable to right itself, it was counted out, giving Lucky the win by KO to advance to the finals, where it faced Lock-Jaw. |
Lucky vs. Lock-Jaw ![]() Lucky uppercuts Lock-Jaw's spinner. ![]() Lucky is ground down by Lock-Jaw. |
Lucky vs. Reality ![]() Lucky gets flipped by Reality's spinning drum. ![]() Reality delivers the killing blow to Lucky. Lucky was next drawn up against Reality. The match was pretty even to start as both robots were maneuvering around. Lucky took the first hit from Reality, but this only caused sparks. Lucky continued to face Reality and attack but after more sparks, Lucky started to take bigger hits and ended up on its back. Lucky self-righted quickly and after a second hit. Lucky's weapon could no longer retract fully and they were only able to drive in circles. Even so, Lucky did its best to continue the fight but took a final hit that left it unable to move. Lucky was counted out, giving Reality the win by KO. |
Last Chance Rumble ![]() All six robots in the BattleBox. ![]() Bombshell tears away Red Devil's tread. ![]() Red Devil is immobilized as the rest fight on. ![]() Bombshell struggles to move in the red square as DUCK! watches on. ![]() The Last Chance Rumble comes to a close.
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Discovery Season 4[] |
Lucky vs. Double Jeopardy vs. The Four Horsemen ![]() Lucky struggles to get its flipper into play as Famine is smoking. |
Lucky vs. Bloodsport ![]() Sparks fly as Bloodsport attacks Lucky's wedge. ![]() Lucky's wedge is torn off by Bloodsport. Lucky continued to take the punishment well and got another chance to push Bloodsport around when their weapon spun down again. Things changed for Lucky as they took bigger hits from Bloodsport that tore their front wedge loose and then completely off, sending it out of the arena. Both robots had little to do after this so they simply survived to the end of the match. The judges awarded Bloodsport a unanimous 3-0 decision. |
Lucky vs. Minotaur ![]() Lucky gets kicked onto its back by Minotaur. but as it self-righted, it took another punishing hit to Minotaur right to the front. Lucky eventually stopped moving and was counted out, giving Minotaur the win by KO. |
Lucky vs. Kraken ![]() Lucky and Kraken come to blows. |
Lucky vs. Tantrum ![]() Lucky and Kraken come to blows. |
Discovery Season 6[] |
Lucky vs. Tantrum ![]() Lucky launches Tantrum early on. ![]() Lucky gets Tantrum stuck on the arena barrier. ![]() Tantrum targets Lucky's exposed wheels. ![]() Tantrum turns the screw on Lucky. |
Lucky vs. Blade ![]() Lucky throws Blade onto the arena barrier. |
Lucky vs. Mammoth ![]() Lucky punches Mammoth's wheel clean off. ![]() Lucky lands a punch on Mammoth's other wheel. ![]() Lucky leaves Mammoth for dead. |
Lucky vs. Copperhead ![]() Sparks fly as Copperhead attacks the front of Lucky. |
Results[]
LUCKY - RESULTS | ||
ABC Season 2 | ||
2016 Championship 21st seed | ||
Round of 48 | vs. Beta | Lost (JD) |
Round of 32 | vs. Yeti (12) | Lost (KO) |
Discovery Season 3 | ||
Fight Nights 0-3 in Fight Nights, 2-1 in Desperado Tournament, lost Play-in | ||
Fight Night | vs. Skorpios | Lost (JD) |
Fight Night | vs. Son of Whyachi | Lost (KO) |
Desperado Round 1 | vs. Gemini | Won (JD) |
Desperado Round 2 | vs. Gigabyte | Won (KO) |
Desperado Final | vs. Lock-Jaw | Lost (KO) |
Fight Night | vs. Reality | Lost (KO) |
Last Chance Rumble | vs. Bombshell, DUCK!, Gigabyte, Red Devil, Valkyrie |
Lost (KO) |
Discovery Season 4 | ||
Fight Nights 1-2 | ||
Fight Night Rumble | vs. Double Jeopardy, The Four Horsemen |
Won (JD) |
Fight Night | vs. Bloodsport | Lost (JD) |
Desperado Round 1 | vs. Minotaur | Lost (KO) |
Exhibition Matches | ||
Exhibition Match | vs. Kraken | Won (JD) |
Exhibition Match | vs. Tantrum | Lost (Double KO, JD) |
Discovery Season 6 | ||
Fight Nights 2-1 | ||
Fight Night | vs. Tantrum | Lost (KO) |
Fight Night | vs. Blade | Won (KO) |
Fight Night | vs. Mammoth | Won (KO) |
Top 32 25th seed | ||
Round of 32 | vs. Copperhead (8) | Lost (JD) |
Wins/Losses[]
- Wins: 6
- Losses: 12
Competition | Wins | Losses |
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ABC Season 2 | None | Beta |
Discovery Season 3 |
Gemini (Desperado Tournament) Gigabyte (Desperado Tournament) |
Skorpios (Undercard Match) Son of Whyachi (Undercard Match) Lock-Jaw (Desperado Tournament) Reality (Undercard Match) Bombshell (Last Chance Rumble) |
Discovery Season 4 |
The Four Horsemen & Double Jeopardy (Untelevised Undercard Rumble) Kraken (Exhibition Match) |
Bloodsport (Undercard Match) Minotaur (Desperado Tournament) Tantrum (Exhibition Match) |
Discovery Season 6 | Blade (Undercard Match)
Mammoth (Undercard Match) |
Tantrum (Undercard Match) |
Faruq Tauheed Introductions[]
"If you go against this bot, you’re daft, punk! You’re about to get LUCKY!"
"Place your bets! We're about to play crushin' roulette! It's LUCKY!"
"Hailing from Canada, eh? This bot's gonna make you pay.....in Canadian dollars. It is LUCKY!"
"Hot stars and horseshoes. Clouds and blue moons. Pots of gold and rainbows. Then, this bot kills you. He's got me feelin' charmed. It's LUCKY!"
"Whatever happens in the BattleBox slays in the BattleBox. Watch out or you're crap out. It's time to roll the dice against LUCKY!"
"This bot wants to wish a happy St. Patflips day and serve you up a bowl of Lucky Harms. You'll find it at the end of the painbow. It's LUCKY!"
"It's riding a hot streak and already double down. Took down Gigabyte and flipped it upside down. Let's see if this bot can hit the jackpot' cause it's feeling LUCKY!"
"Tickle your rabbit's foot, pick your four-leaf clover but face this bot and your good fortune's over. It's LUCKY!"
"LUCKY!"
"If it were a plant, it would be a gore-leaf clover. It's the bot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and it's magically kill-icious. LUCKY!"
"Odds are, you're gonna lose against this bot. It's got aces, what you got? Two pair will get you nowhere. Ante up for LUCKY!"
"This bot is Canada's prime minister of pain. Call him Justin Tru-Doh! You oughta watch yourself. From the great white north, it's LUCKY!"
"The leader of the wrench revolution, a mean guillotine at your execution. You'll be Napoleon Blown-apart at Slaughterloo, or like Marie Antoinette, really mess your hairdo. Or, none of these keen things can happen to you because you're LUCKY!"
"When it enters the arena, it's like opening Pandora's Box; all hell breaks loose. On the crazy train to Hades, it's the little red engine and you're the caboose. The careening demon, LUCKY!"
"From Ottawa, Canada, come on seven, papa needs a new pair of shoes! It's LUCKY!"
"From Ottawa, Canada, here comes the Canuck with all the luck. It's LUCKY!"
"From the Great White North, show this bot some respect. He's the Canadian hero like Alex Trebek. If you see him coming, here's my suggestion: rate your last words in the form of a question. Who is LUCKY?!"
Trivia[]
- In each of Lucky's losses during Discovery Season 3, the left side of its drivetrain was disabled.
- Lucky was the only Canadian robot that competed in Season 4.
- Lucky is also the only robot that competed in the first two Desperado tournaments.
- As Discovery Season 4 finished airing, Demers made a deal with Paul Ventimiglia of Bite Force in which they traded the 2019 versions of their respective robots.
- Lucky's full name is officially Lucky Canucky, but it is never referred to by this name on the show.
- Lucky's 340lb counterpart Ziggy was involved in the final superheavyweight battle recognised in the sport's history, versus Riddle Box at RoboGames in 2010.
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