Introduced in generation four, with the Pokemon Diamond and Pearl games, Mesprit is a monotype psychic Pokemon. It is a legendary Pokemon which also means that it does not evolve from or into any other Pokemon. Mesprit is classified by the Pokedex as the “Emotion Pokemon” which indicates its role in the trio of Lake Guardians as the bringer of emotion. This guide will showcase Mesprit’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Mesprit.
About Mesprit
As a generation four Pokemon, Mesprit first appeared in the Diamond and Pearl season of the anime in the episode Following A Maiden Voyage!. It appeared before Dawn as a projected soul in this episode. Mesprit is a legendary Pokemon which also makes it a standalone Pokemon, however, it is part of a trio of Pokemon with Uxie and Azelf. The Pokedex states that Mesprit is the “bringer of emotions” and its existence brought forth emotions in people.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Diamond and Pearl Following A Maiden Voyage! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Diamond and Pearl |
| Region | Sinnoh |
| Evolution | Not known to evolve from or into any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | N/A |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | Although it slumbers at the bottom of the lake, its spirit is said to leave its body and flitter on the water surface. |
Mesprit Base Stats
| HP | 80 |
| ATTACK | 105 |
| DEFENCE | 105 |
| SP. ATTACK | 105 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 105 |
| SPEED | 80 |
| TOTAL | 580 |
Appearance
Mesprit is a small pink fairy with a gray body and like the other members of the lake trio, it has two slender tails that extend out into a leaf shape. While it has two stubby feet, it tends to fly everywhere it goes. Mesprit’s eyes are yellow with black pupils and there is a single red gem on its forehead. Its arms extend out into two digits with what resembles a thumb and the rest of its hand. Mesprit is a small Pokemon at only 1 foot, or 0.3 meters, tall.
Behavior
As a legendary Pokemon, Mesprit was the target of the criminal organization Team Galactic. Its incredible psychic power was desirable for the criminals to control in order to conquer the Sinnoh region. As the “bringer of emotion” Mesprit has a high amount of empathy, but any human that touches it will have their emotions drained from their body. The Pokedex mentions Mesprit’s history as the birth of emotion and it is said that Mesprit taught humans sorrow, pain, and joy.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Mesprit has one of the most balanced base stat totals of any Pokemon in the franchise. Its health and speed are a bit lower than the rest of its stats, but it can take any hit as well as threaten with both special and physical moves. However, its balanced stats make it a little unwieldy and it has trouble specializing for any particular role. As a monotype psychic Pokemon, Mesprit takes 2x damage from bug, ghost, and dark type moves. It is resistant to fighting and psychic type moves, and thanks to its ability Levitate, Mesprit is immune to ground type moves.
Best Moveset
Despite Mesprit’s status as a legendary Pokemon, it is typically seen at the bottom of competitive formats. That is because its wide range of stats makes it difficult for Mesprit to fulfill any dedicated role. However, it does have a large movepool and it can technically perform any role that your team may be lacking. Use a Choice Specs, as a held item, to ensure that Mesprit’s hits deal significant damage. Consider running Psychic, Ice Beam, Signal Beam, and Healing Wish. Psychic benefits from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), Ice Beam and Signal Beam are for type coverage, and Healing Wish can be a surprising way to get a Pokemon on your team back into the game.
| Psychic | Ice Beam |
| Signal Beam | Healing Wish |
How to Catch Mesprit in Pokemon Go
If you would like to obtain a Mesprit in Pokemon Go, you will likely have to travel in order to do so as Mesprit will only spawn in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. You cannot obtain a Mesprit unless you are within these areas of the world. Even the events that featured the Lake Spirit trio kept them locked in their respective regions. To obtain a Mesprit, you can find them in the wild, with a very rare spawn rate, or in tier five raid battles at Pokemon Gyms as long as you are within the correct region. Luckily, Mesprit has no evolutions to worry about, so you can save any candies to power up your Mesprit instead of using them for evolution.
Trivia
- Mesprit shares its classification as the “Emotion Pokemon” with Kirlia and Indeedee, which is somewhat rare for a legendary Pokemon.
- The inspiration for Mesprit’s design is likely based on a spirit or sprite combined with the Imperial Regalia of Japan.
- The name Mesprit is a combination of the words me and esprit (French for spirit)
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FAQ
Is Mesprit Legendary or Mythical?
Mesprit is classified as a legendary Pokemon. It is not a mythical Pokemon as it was not part of any particular event in the mainline games and can be obtained through regular means. Mesprit is a legendary Pokemon as it cannot be bred at a Pokemon Daycare, it can only be encountered once per save file, and it does not have any evolutions.
What is Mesprit the God of?
Mesprit is known as the “bringer of emotions” or the “being of emotion”. It is part of the Lake Guardians trio along with Uxie and Azelf. Uxie is known to represent knowledge, and Azelf represents willpower. Uxie has a dedicated defensive role in terms of stat distribution, Azelf has a dedicated offensive role, and Mesprit is a balance of the two.
Is Mesprit worth Catching?
There is no reason not to catch Mesprit if the opportunity becomes available. While it is a roaming legendary and many players find the process to be frustrating, Mesprit is a legendary Pokemon that can give you a challenge to face. However, of the three Lake Guardians, Mesprit is the weakest of the trio.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Emotion Pokemon”. While Mesprit has not made a big impact on the competitive environment of Pokemon battles, it is still memorable as one of the legendary Pokemon available in generation four. Even though it may be difficult to have Mesprit fulfill a particular role on your team, it can be beneficial to have a balanced Pokemon on your team.
