Stats & Training
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.” It taught humans the nobility of sorrow, pain, and joy.
It sleeps at the bottom of a lake. Its spirit is said to leave its body to fly on the lake’s surface.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile can KO Mesprit with Knock Off (96-114%). Gengar threatens a KO with Shadow Ball (125-148%). Volcarona deals 53-63% with Flamethrower.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x96-114%KO Ice Shard30-35% Pursuit 2x60-71% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x125-148%KO Sludge Bomb70-83% Focus Blast31-37% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain30-35% Flamethrower53-63% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Mesprit View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x91-108%KO Flamethrower51-60% Energy Ball34-40% Psychic17-20% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Mesprit Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Coverage runs deep. Mesprit can hit 14 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Flying. The offense anchors on Future Sight and Dream Eater while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Mesprit in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Mesprit can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. 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.
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Mesprit Guide
For the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire meta, 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.
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Mesprit has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
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.
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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