An unusually even spread gives Mesprit flexibility. Attack barely edges ahead. But HP isn't far off. Near-impossible to catch and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind. Yields 3 Attack and Sp. Atk and Sp. Def EVs.
Known as the Being of Emotion. In legend, this Pokémon was feared, as any who showed disrespect would have their emotions thrown into disarray.
Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Mesprit for super-effective damage. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Mesprit's overall bulk (80/105/105) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Psychic |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Weezing builds →Sludge Bomb23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Corviknight builds →U Turn 2x18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Lanturn builds →Volt Switch16-19% Scald18-22% Ice Beam14-16% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Gliscor builds →Earthquake20-24% Knock Off 2x18-21% | ||
A Psychic-type legendary, Mesprit doesn't evolve or breed. At 580 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Lead with Mesprit, set Stealth Rock, and keep pressure on. Levitate and Rocky Helmet buy the time it needs, with max HP and Defense EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Mesprit best EVs are HP and Defense
Pivot Moveset
- U Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Psychic Noise
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- U Turn
- Healing Wish
- Psychic Noise
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- U Turn
- Healing Wish
- Psychic Noise
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Grass Knot
- Thunder Wave
- Substitute
- Mystical Power
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Copycat
- Protect
- Mystical Power
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Trick Room
- Healing Wish
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Psyshock
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Trick Room
- Healing Wish
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Shadow Ball
- Psyshock
- Psych Up
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Mesprit can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Flying. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Psychic while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid spread overall. Mesprit gets Psychic and Extrasensory for same-type damage alongside coverage across 10 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Coverage runs deep. Mesprit can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Ice. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Dream Eater while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Mesprit can hit 12 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Flying. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Psychic while TMs handle everything else.
Mesprit doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Mesprit is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Mesprit is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Lake Verity when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Mesprit in Legends: Arceus
Mesprit can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Mesprit is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Also found in:
Mesprit doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Diamond, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Mesprit is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also found in:
At 580 BST, Mesprit is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as an attacker.
Levitate is what you want on Mesprit. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind.
Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Mesprit is leaning toward the physical side (base 105 Attack). Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as an attacker.
Mesprit has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
First obtainable in Diamond & Pearl, Mesprit has been featured in 13 titles across 7 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves