Mesprit (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Mesprit (disambiguation).

Mesprit Emotion Pokémon エムリット Emrit #0481 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Levitate Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 80 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 1'00" 0.3 m Mesprit 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 0.7 lbs. 0.3 kg Mesprit 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 210 Gen. IV Unknown IV 261 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Mesprit 0 HP 1 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Pink	Base friendship 140
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Mesprit (Japanese: エムリット Emrit) is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along with Uxie and Azelf, Mesprit is a member of the lake guardians, the Sinnoh region's Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon trio. Mesprit is known as the bringer of emotion.

Biology

Mesprit is a small, gray, fairy-like Pokémon. It has two tails that each have a red jewel encrusted in them. These are, presumably, two of the jewels which comprise the Red Chain. Mesprit has a partially magenta face with four long, drooping appendages and another red gem encrusted in its forehead.

Mesprit's spirit can leave its body without dying and return to the body at will. Legends say that a person that touches it will have their emotions completely drained away. Mesprit was highly feared due to it punishing those who disrespect it; Mesprit will throw their emotions into disarray. Mesprit is said to have taught humans the ability to feel sorrow, pain, and joy. It was shown in The Needs of the Three! and The Battle Finale of Legend! that it can teleport itself, as well as other Pokémon and humans. Though playful, it is a bit mischievous. Mesprit is known as "The Being of Emotion". Mesprit and the other lake guardians have the power to calm Dialga/Palkia should the deity be enraged. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Mesprit is shown to be capable of speech via telepathy.

Mesprit and the other lake guardians are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Mystical Power.

In the anime

Main series

Mesprit in the anime

Major appearances

Mesprit (anime)

In Following A Maiden Voyage!, Dawn saw the projected "soul" of Mesprit near Lake Verity.

Mesprit physically debuted in The Needs of the Three!, where it and Uxie came to Lake Valor after Azelf was captured. However, they were also captured by J and Team Galactic, but beforehand, they used Future Sight, destroying her ship later on. It was then controlled by the team to help fulfill its goal. In The Battle Finale of Legend!, after breaking from their control with the help of Dawn's Piplup and Cynthia's Garchomp, it helped stop Cyrus's plot to use Dialga and Palkia. It reappeared in Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles, helping to stop a rampaging Heatran.

Other

In PK21, a Mesprit, Azelf, and Uxie served Pikachu and his friends some apples.

Minor appearances

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, a Mesprit, along with the other members of its trio, were the protectors of the Time Gear.

A silhouetted Mesprit appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JNS02 Mesprit Goh's Rotom Phone Mesprit, the Emotion Pokémon. A Psychic type. Mesprit is called "The Being of Emotion." Legends say it introduced people's hearts to feelings, like joy and sadness.

GOTCHA!

A Mesprit briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Mesprit in Pokémon Adventures

Pocket Monsters DP

Mesprit appeared in PMDP13 along with the other members of the lake guardians.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Lake guardians (Adventures) → Mesprit

In the Diamond & Pearl arc, Mesprit was to be captured as part of Team Galactic's plans. Commander Mars led the operation to capture Mesprit, and succeeded; though Diamond had tried to stop her, he was captured along with Mesprit and taken to Team Galactic's Veilstone headquarters. Mesprit connected with Diamond the most, as he had great emotional control; Diamond also saw Mesprit at Lake Verity when he was young. It first appeared in Tackling Tangrowth.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

Sugiru owns a Mesprit.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Along with Uxie and Azelf, Mesprit was captured by Team Galactic to create the Red Chain so that they can control the Legendary Dialga. It was eventually freed and helped stop Dialga by breaking the Red Chain. It first appeared in Team Galactic's Ultimate Warrior.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

Mesprit appeared in BET2.

In the TCG

Main article: Mesprit (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

On the Spear Pillar stage, occasionally the lake guardians make cameo appearances during the fight; they do nothing, however.

Trophy information

An Emotion Pokémon said to have taught humans emotions. Rumor is, if you touch Mesprit, you'll lose all emotions three days later. It sleeps at the base of Lake Verity, but once engaged in battle, it will rise from the water to fly around the Sinnoh region. Even if you see this Pokémon after your initial meeting, it'll try to flee battle, so catching it is quite a task.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Mesprit appears as a Spirit alongside Uxie and Azelf.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Mesprit is the guardian of the Time Gear of Quicksand Cave. When the player and the partner first reach the cave, Mesprit attacks them, having been warned by Uxie about someone aiming to steal the Time Gear, which is soon after stolen by Grovyle.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #147 Johto #— Diamond Known as "The Being of Emotion." It taught humans the nobility of sorrow, pain, and joy. Pearl Although it slumbers at the bottom of the lake, its spirit is said to leave its body and flitter on the water surface. Platinum When Mesprit flew, people learned the joy and sadness of living. It was the birth of emotions. HeartGold This Pokémon is said to have endowed the human heart with emotions, such as sorrow and joy. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black When Mesprit flew, people learned the joy and sadness of living. It was the birth of emotions. White Black 2 When Mesprit flew, people learned the joy and sadness of living. It was the birth of emotions. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— X Known as "The Being of Emotion." It taught humans the nobility of sorrow, pain, and joy. Y It sleeps at the bottom of a lake. Its spirit is said to leave its body to fly on the lake's surface. Omega Ruby Known as "The Being of Emotion." It taught humans the nobility of sorrow, pain, and joy. Alpha Sapphire It sleeps at the bottom of a lake. Its spirit is said to leave its body to fly on the lake's surface.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #147 Hisui #226 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword and Shield. Brilliant Diamond It is known as the Being of Emotion. It taught humans the nobility of sorrow, pain, and joy. Shining Pearl It sleeps at the bottom of a lake. Its spirit is said to leave its body to fly on the lake's surface. Legends: Arceus Known as the Being of Emotion. In legend, this Pokémon was feared, as any who showed disrespect would have their emotions thrown into disarray.
Generation IX Paldea #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Roaming Sinnoh (Only one) Platinum Roaming Sinnoh (Only one) HeartGold SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Celestial Tower (Only one)
Generation VI X Y Trade Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Nameless Cavern (Only one, between 4:00 am - 7:59 pm)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Water World) (Only one) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Roaming Sinnoh (Only one) Legends: Arceus Verity Cavern (Only one)
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Pokémon HOME

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Quicksand Cave (Underground Lake) MD Sky Quicksand Cave (Underground Lake) Rumble Silent Forest, Windy Prairie‎ (EX Mode only)
Generation V Rumble Blast Lake: Soothing Shore* Rumble U Verdant Plaza: Green Hide-and-Seek (Reward), Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 4 Shuffle Event: Pokémon Safari (Ninth release) Event: A Great Chance a Day! Rumble World Distortion Land: Breezy Grasslands (All Areas) Picross Area 23: Stage 07
Generation VII Rumble Rush Arceus Sea, Mewtwo SeaFinal

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Defense: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Atk: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Sp. Def: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 580	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 4/5 ★★★★☆	Total 17/21 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 5 077 Swift Normal Special 06060 00——% 20 1414 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 2121 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 2828 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 3535 Extrasensory Psychic Special 08080 100100% 20 4242 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20 4949 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 5656 Flatter Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 6363 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10 7070 Copycat Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 7777 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 8484 Mystical Power Psychic Special 07070 09090% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mesprit Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mesprit Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM037 TM037 Draining Kiss Fairy Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM073 TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM140 TM140 Nasty Plot Dark Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mesprit Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Mesprit Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Mesprit Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Mesprit Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Mesprit Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Teleport	Psychic	The Needs of the Three!

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 100% IQ group: G
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 70 - 125 10 #496 Sleep Charm Leaves the foe asleep. Swappable Skill(s): Flash Mob
Pokémon GO Base HP: 160 Base Attack: 212 Base Defense: 212 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Confusion, Extrasensory Charged Attacks: Future Sight, Swift, Blizzard

Evolution data

Unevolved Mesprit  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield File:Spr 8s 481.png File:Spr 8s 481 s.png Legends: Arceus
Generation IX Scarlet Violet File:Spr 9s 0481.png File:Spr 9s 0481 s.png
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Mesprit images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Mesprit is somewhat unique among the members of its trio, as it leaves Lake Verity and begins roaming Sinnoh after being encountered by the player in Lake Verity's cavern.
  • In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, Mesprit is the only one of the lake guardians to fight the main character in battle during the main story; despite being depicted as a calm and peaceful Pokémon, it was enraged by a previous attack on its counterpart Uxie and quite fiercely attacked the hero and their partner.
• Mesprit shares its category with Kirlia and Indeedee. They are all known as the Emotion Pokémon.
• Mesprit is tied with Uxie and Azelf for the highest base friendship of all Legendary Pokémon.

Origin

Mesprit seems to be based on a spirit or a sprite. The lake guardians could possibly have originated from the Imperial Regalia of Japan, which are also called the Three Sacred Treasures. Mesprit would be the Yasakani no Magatama, which embodies benevolence.

Name origin

Mesprit may be a combination of M of the acronym UMA (Unidentified Mysterious Animal, wasei-eigo for cryptid) and spirit or sprite. It may also involve esprit (liveliness of mind or spirit, and French for 'spirit') or the pronoun me.

Emrit may be a combination of M of the acronym UMA (Unidentified Mysterious Animal, wasei-eigo for cryptid) and spirit.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese エムリット Emrit From M of the acronym UMA and spirit French Créfollet From création and follet Spanish Mesprit Same as English name German Vesprit From vester and esprit Italian Mesprit Same as English name Korean 엠라이트 Emrite From the transcription of Japanese name and sprite Mandarin Chinese 艾姆利多 Àimǔlìduō Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 艾姆利多 Ngaaihmóuhleihdō Transcription of Japanese name

More languages Thai เอ็มริต Emrit Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Lake guardians (anime)
• Lake guardians
• Lake guardians (Adventures)
• Legendary Pokémon
• Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon

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