Mesprit: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP80155–187270–364

Atk105112–172193–339

Def105112–172193–339

SpA105112–172193–339

SpD105112–172193–339

Spe8090–145148–284

Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 SpD.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

BugDarkGhost

Resists

½×

FightingPsychic

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 80); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90

Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Mesprit outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Mesprit against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
145		Mesprit · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132		Mesprit · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
100		Mesprit · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Levitate
This Pokémon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
Other Pokémon with Levitate 34
Gastly Haunter Koffing Weezing Misdreavus Unown Vibrava Flygon Lunatone Solrock Baltoy Claydol Duskull Chimecho Latias Latios Mismagius Chingling Bronzor Bronzong Mega Garchomp Z Carnivine Rotom Uxie Azelf Origin Giratina Cresselia Tynamo Eelektrik Eelektross Cryogonal Hydreigon Mega Delphox Vikavolt

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.2% of teams · rank #142 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Band
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Adamant
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Dark

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.5%
1500 weighting0.4%
1630 weighting0.2%
1760 weighting<0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

Levitate100.0%

EV spreads

Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe85.4%
Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe8.8%
Sassy 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD5.3%
Quiet 252 HP / 128 SpA / 128 SpD0.3%
Relaxed 252 HP / 76 Def / 180 SpD0.1%

Tera types

Dark85.4%
Fairy8.8%
Electric5.3%
Psychic0.4%

Common teammates

Evolution

Mesprit does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14


1	Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	50	100%	25
1	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
7	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
14	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
21	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
28	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
35	Extrasensory10% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Special	80	100%	20
42	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
49	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
56	FlatterRaises the target's Sp. Atk by 1 and confuses it.	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
63	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Special	120	100%	10
70	CopycatUses the last move used in the battle.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
77	Healing WishUser faints. Next hurt Pokémon is fully healed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
84	Mystical Power100% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Psychic	Special	70	90%	10

TM / HM / TR 60


TM02	CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Fairy	Status	—	100%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM11	Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.	Water	Special	60	100%	20
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
TM17	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Special	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM37	Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.	Fairy	Special	50	100%	10
TM41	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Special	20	100%	10
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM54	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Special	80	100%	10
TM59	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
TM60	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
TM67	Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
TM68	Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
TM69	Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM73	Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM79	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10
TM80	MetronomePicks a random move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM81	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM92	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM98	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM119	Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Grass	Special	90	100%	10
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
TM122	EncoreTarget repeats its last move for its next 3 turns.	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM127	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Physical	90	90%	10
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM135	Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.	Ice	Special	90	100%	10
TM140	Nasty PlotRaises the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Dark	Status	—	—	20
TM143	Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.	Ice	Special	110	70%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM203	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM204	Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
TM217	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Special	120	100%	10
TM218	Expanding ForceUser on Psychic Terrain: 1.5× power, hits foes.	Psychic	Special	80	100%	10
TM228	Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.	Psychic	Special	75	100%	10

Biology

Known as the "Being of Emotion", this Legendary Pokémon taught humans emotions such as sorrow, pain, and joy. Although it slumbers at the bottom of a lake, its spirit is said to fly on top of it. It is feared as those who disrespected it would have their emotions thrown into disarray.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#209 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Emotion Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Pink
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Field

Original Sinnoh#147Extended Sinnoh#147Hisui#226

Known as the Being of Emotion. In legend, this Pokémon was feared, as any who showed disrespect would have their emotions thrown into disarray.
Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is said to have endowed the human heart with emotions, such as sorrow and joy.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
When MESPRIT flew, people learned the joy and sadness of living. It was the birth of emotions.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It sleeps at the bottom of a lake. Its spirit is said to leave its body to fly on the lake’s surface.
Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Known as “The Being of Emotion.” It taught humans the nobility of sorrow, pain, and joy.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Mesprit
Japanese: エムリット
Japanese (romaji): Emrit
Korean: 엠라이트
Chinese (Traditional): 艾姆利多
Chinese (Simplified): 艾姆利多
French: Créfollet
German: Vesprit
Spanish: Mesprit
Italian: Mesprit

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 140
Base experience: 261
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Water WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Water WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Nameless CavernStatic encounter · Lv 50

Omega Ruby 1 area

Nameless CavernStatic encounter · Lv 50

White 2 1 area

Celestial Tower (5F)Static encounter · Lv 65

Black 2 1 area

Celestial Tower (5F)Static encounter · Lv 65

Platinum 1 area

Roaming SinnohOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 50

Pearl 1 area

Roaming SinnohOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 50

Diamond 1 area

Roaming SinnohOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 50

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.