Mesprit Best Moveset
105 across Attack, Sp. Atk, Defense, and Sp. Def at 80 Speed on Psychic with AbilityLevitate. The moveset hits from either side through balanced mixed offenses. 80 Speed is middling. The flexibility to run physical, special, or support makes teambuilding easier. D-Tier because the jack-of-all-trades profile never excels at anything.
80 across all stats with Levitate in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Stealth Rock, U-turn, and Healing Wish. A utility lake guardian that supported the team without threatening opponents.
Best Moves
Best Build
Mesprit best EVs are HP and Defense
Pivot Moveset
- Psychic
- U Turn
- Thunderbolt
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen V (Black & White). 105 Sp. Atk was decent but Uxie did the support job with better bulk, and Azelf did the offense job with better Speed.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- U Turn
- Trick
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of decline by Gen VI (X & Y). The middle lake guardian was average at everything and elite at nothing. Jack of all trades, master of none.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Calm Mind
- Psychic
- Natural Gift
Recommended Teammates
Three gens of steady decline in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Healing Wish was still useful but better Pokemon carried the same move with more to offer alongside it.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Psyshock
- Shadow Ball
Recommended Teammates
Four gens below the debut in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 80 base stats across the board aged poorly as the format's average power level climbed.
Wall Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Trick Room
- Healing Wish
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of decline in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The lake guardian that was always between Uxie's bulk and Azelf's offense, never matching either.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
- Stealth Rock
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Mesprit Weakness
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 |
What is Mesprit Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Mesprit
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin11-13% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn7-8% Scald8-9% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Corviknight builds →U Turn 2x19-22% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Gliscor builds →Earthquake14-17% Knock Off 2x19-22% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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
How to Get Mesprit
Mesprit doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Diamond & Pearl, 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 Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
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.
How to Get Mesprit in Legends: Arceus
Mesprit can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Mesprit cannot be caught in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Mesprit doesn't appear in Sword & Shield. Transfer it from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Mesprit cannot be caught in the wild in Sword & Shield, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Sword & Shield.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
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.
Mesprit Guide
At 580 BST, Mesprit is built different. We rank it C-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 a mixed attacker with base 105 Attack and 105 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as an attacker.
Run Ice Beam, Psychic, Stealth Rock, and Thunderbolt on Mesprit. Ice Beam is the most common pick at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves