As a Legendary, Mesprit gets solid stats across the board, though it doesn't dominate any single category. Psychic from Gen 4 gives it a unique niche. Only weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
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 Weakness
VulnerableBug, Ghost, and Dark-type 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.
A Psychic-type legendary, Mesprit doesn't evolve or breed. At 580 total stats, it's meant to stand on its own.
How to Evolve
Lead with Mesprit, set Stealth Rock, and keep pressure on. Levitate and Colbur Berry buy the time it needs, with HP-heavy investment EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Best Mesprit Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Trick Room
- Healing Wish
- Encore
Recommended Teammates
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
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 B-Tier. As a Legendary Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as an attacker.
Mesprit doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Psychic type with 580 BST.
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 special attacker with base 105 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as an attacker.
Mesprit appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
First obtainable in Diamond & Pearl, Mesprit has been featured in 13 titles across 6 generations. Legendary status means a single encounter per playthrough in most games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A