Pokémon Go Mesprit counters, weaknesses and moveset explained

Mesprit, known as the Emotion Pokémon, is a unique presence in Pokémon Go, appearing in both raids and the wild. However, it is classified as a regional exclusive Legendary Pokémon, primarily spawning in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India. For most players, encountering one in the wild is unlikely, making it more of a Raid boss and a Pokédex entry than an everyday sighting.

During specific in-game events, Mesprit may also show up in five-star raids. Like all Legendary Pokémon, players will typically require assistance to defeat it. Thankfully, with the advent of Remote Raiding, this can be done from the comfort of your home.

Mesprit Counters and Weaknesses in Pokémon Go

To effectively battle Mesprit, it’s important to know its weaknesses and the best counters:

• Type: Psychic-type
• Weak Against: Bug, Dark, and Ghost-type attacks
• Resistant To: Fighting and Psychic-type attacks
• Best Mega Counters: Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gengar, and Mega Banette
• Top Counters: Brutal Swing Tyranitar, Hydreigon, Gholdengo, Darkrai, Giratina (Origin Forme), Chandelure, and Hoopa Unbound
• Number of Trainers Needed: Defeating Mesprit is generally easier compared to its counterpart Uxie, requiring only three to four trainers with optimal counters.
• Tactics: Focus on using Brutal Swing against Mesprit for optimal damage.

Mesprit CP in Pokémon Go

When facing Mesprit in battles, you can expect the following CP levels:

• Raid Boss CP: 41,887 CP
• Maximum CP When Caught: 1,747 CP
• Maximum Weather Boosted CP (Windy): 2,184 CP

Mesprit Moveset in Pokémon Go

Mesprit boasts a variety of Fast and Charged moves:

Fast Moves:

• Confusion (Psychic)
• Extrasensory (Psychic)

Charged Moves:

• Blizzard (Ice)
• Future Sight (Psychic)
• Swift (Normal)

Everything We Know About Mesprit

According to its Pokédex entry, Mesprit is known as “The Being of Emotion,” believed to have taught humans about sorrow, pain, and joy. Its sprite-like appearance and mischievous expression suggest it might not be a Pokémon to annoy!

Along with Uxie and Azelf, Mesprit draws inspiration from the Imperial Regalia of Japan, consisting of three relics—the sword Kusanagi no Tsurugi, the mirror Yata no Kagami, and the jewel Yasakani no Magatama. Each relic embodies a specific virtue: valor, wisdom, and benevolence, respectively.

As the Emotion Pokémon, Mesprit represents benevolence, signifying its role in teaching humans how to feel emotions, paralleling the jewel Yasakani no Magatama in the Lake Guardian trio.

Good luck on your journey to capture a perfect Mesprit in Pokémon Go!