TL;DR. Mesprit is a pure psychic-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 580. Known as “The Being of Emotion.” It taught humans the nobility of sorrow, pain, and joy.
Known as “The Being of Emotion.” It taught humans the nobility of sorrow, pain, and joy.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Mesprit in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Mesprit reaches 3,058 CP at level 40 and 3,498 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Mesprit first appeared on September 14, 2021, during Season of Mischief.
- Mesprit
- Dynamax
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 5 to Aug 12, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5 to Aug 12, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| May 12 to May 25, 2025 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 5-star | Road to Sinnoh · Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and India only |
| Jun 1 to Jun 15, 2023 | 5-star | Water Festival: Beach Week · Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf raid event |
Mesprit in competitive play.
Mesprit is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #861 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Mesprit.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Mesprit, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Mesprit?
Mesprit is a pure Psychic-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Mesprit weak to?
Mesprit takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Mesprit resistant to?
Mesprit resists Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
Does Mesprit evolve?
Mesprit does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Mesprit from?
Mesprit was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0481.
What are Mesprit's base stats?
Mesprit has HP 80, Attack 105, Defense 105, Special Attack 105, Special Defense 105, and Speed 80. Total base stat total: 580.
What are Mesprit's abilities?
Mesprit can have the ability Levitate.
Is Mesprit legendary or mythical?
Yes. Mesprit is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Mesprit's best stat?
Mesprit's highest base stat is Attack at 105, which ranks 12th of 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Mesprit good?
Mesprit has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 19th among Psychic-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Does Mesprit's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.
Through the generations.
Mesprit as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Mesprit is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Ability Levitate. Ground moves miss it.
Mesprit vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 102 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Mesprit | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 74 | +6 |
| Attack | 105 | 67 | +38 |
| Defense | 105 | 73 | +32 |
| Special Attack | 105 | 88 | +17 |
| Special Defense | 105 | 84 | +21 |
| Speed | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Total | 580 | 458 | +122 |
Mesprit appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Mesprit is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Mesprit.
Every main-series game Mesprit is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXTransfer onlyNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletTransfer only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Sinnoh (Only one)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterObsidian Fieldlands: Verity Cavern (Only one)
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Water World) (Only one)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- One-time encounterNameless Cavern (Only one, between 4:00 am - 7:59 pm)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- One-time encounterCelestial Tower (Only one)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Sinnoh (Only one)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Mesprit appears in 7 episodes.
From DP001 (2006-09-28) through DP152 (2009-11-12).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Mesprit partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Mesprit partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Mesprit in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Mesprit
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.