Quick facts
Species: Mesprit (Legendary)
Types: Psychic
Primary weaknesses: Bug, Dark, Ghost
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
Mesprit is a Psychic-type Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO and a member of the Lake Guardians trio.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsWeaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Bug •
 Ghost •
 Dark
|
| Resists to |
 Fighting •
 Psychic
|
Best Mesprit Counters
Dark-type Counters
- Tyranitar: (Bite / Brutal Swing)
- Houndoom: (Snarl / Foul Play)
- Hydreigon: (Bite / Brutal Swing)
Ghost-type Counters
- Chandelure: (Hex / Shadow Ball)
- Gholdengo: (Hex / Shadow Ball)
- Black Kyurem: (Shadow Claw)
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mesprit:
- Rayquaza – Dragon boost
- Gengar, Alakazam, Banette – Ghost boost
- Rayquaza – Flying boost
- Houndoom, Tyranitar, Absol – Dark boost
- Alakazam - Psychic boost
- Pinsir, Scizor, Heracross - Bug boost
Difficulty
Small groups can beat it with carefully chosen Dark- or Ghost-type Pokémon, while larger groups can focus on swarming it with high-speed attackers. Shield management is less critical than with tankier Legendaries, but dodging remains important.
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacephalon | Astonish / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Mystical Fire / Overheat | - | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Lunala | Air Slash / Shadow Claw / Confusion | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Future Sight / Moonblast | - | Confusion (19) and Moonblast (130) |
| Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Hydreigon | Dragon Breath / Bite | Fly / Flash Cannon / Dragon Pulse / Dark Pulse | Brutal Swing | Dragon Breath / Bite (6) and Flash Cannon (100) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Gholdengo | Astonish / Hex | Power Gem / Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam / Focus Blast | - | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Sunsteel Strike | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Sunsteel Strike (230) |
| Darkrai | Snarl / Feint Attack | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse | Sludge Bomb | Snarl / Feint Attack (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Scizor | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch | Iron Head / X-Scissor / Trailblaze / Night Slash | - | Bullet Punch (10) and Trailblaze (65) |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Weavile | Ice Shard / Feint Attack / Snarl | Focus Blast / Avalanche / Triple Axel / Foul Play | - | Feint Attack / Snarl (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Houndoom | Fire Fang / Snarl | Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Crunch / Foul Play | - | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex / Fire Spin / Incinerate | Shadow Ball / Overheat / Flame Charge / Energy Ball | Poltergeist | Incinerate (32) and Overheat (160) |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Flamethrower / Thunderbolt / Psychic / Ice Beam | Hyper Beam / Shadow Ball / Psystrike | Confusion (19) and Hyper Beam (150) |
| Shadow Hydreigon | Dragon Breath / Bite | Fly / Flash Cannon / Dragon Pulse / Dark Pulse | Brutal Swing | Dragon Breath / Bite (6) and Flash Cannon (100) |
| Shadow Darkrai | Snarl / Feint Attack | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse | Sludge Bomb | Snarl / Feint Attack (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Absol | Psycho Cut / Snarl | Megahorn / Thunder / Dark Pulse / Payback | Brutal Swing | Snarl (11) and Megahorn (105) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Heracross | Counter / Struggle Bug | Close Combat / Upper Hand / Earthquake / Rock Blast / Megahorn | - | Struggle Bug (15) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Mega Gengar | Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Scizor | Fury Cutter / Bullet Punch | Iron Head / X-Scissor / Trailblaze / Night Slash | - | Bullet Punch (10) and Trailblaze (65) |
| Mega Pinsir | Rock Smash / Bug Bite / Fury Cutter | Vise Grip / Close Combat / Superpower / X-Scissor | Submission | Rock Smash (17) and Close Combat (105) |
| Mega Banette | Hex / Shadow Claw | Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam | - | Hex (8) and Shadow Ball / Thunder / Dazzling Gleam (100) |
| Mega Alakazam | Psycho Cut / Confusion | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Fire Punch / Future Sight | Counter / Psychic / Dazzling Gleam | Confusion (19) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Absol | Psycho Cut / Snarl | Megahorn / Thunder / Dark Pulse / Payback | Brutal Swing | Snarl (11) and Megahorn (105) |
| Mega Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Houndoom | Fire Fang / Snarl | Fire Blast / Flamethrower / Crunch / Foul Play | - | Fire Fang (13) and Fire Blast (140) |
Moves & Threats
Mesprit common fast moves are Confusion or Extrasensory. Charged moves include Blizzard or Swift or Future Sight.
Weather Effects
Foggy weather : boosts top counters like Gengar, Hydreigon, Darkrai. Windy weather : boosts Mesprit’s Psychic moves.
Recommended Teams
Ghost Team
- Mega Gengar
- Gengar
- Chandelure
- Giratina (Origin)
- Banette
- Mismagius
Dark Team
- Mega Tyranitar
- Darkrai
- Hydreigon
- Yveltal
- Tyranitar
- Weavile
Battle Strategy
- Use Ghost or Dark type attackers.
- Avoid taking too many Future Sight hits.
- Use Mega Pokémon for faster clears.
- 2–3 strong trainers can defeat Mesprit.
Rewards
- Chance to catch Mesprit (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
Why Raid Mesprit?
Its moderate HP and quick attacks provide a different kind of challenge than tanky Legendaries. Capturing Mesprit unlocks a versatile Psychic Pokémon for PvE raids and PvP battles.
FAQ
Can Mesprit be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes. Shiny Mesprit is available during limited events and raid rotations.
What are best moveset of Mesprit?
Best moveset of Mesprit are Confusion which does damage of 19 under Fast Attack and Blizzard of 130 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mesprit?
Windy weather to boosts Mesprit’s Psychic moves, Foggy weather to boosts top counters like Gengar, Hydreigon, Darkrai.
What makes Mesprit strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
Conclusion
Mesprit is one of the easier Legendary raids. Strong Ghost and Dark-type attackers will defeat it very quickly.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Gengar Raid Guide, Mega Absol Raid Guide, Mega Tyranitar Raid Guide
Summary
To defeat Mesprit efficiently, bring high-level Dark- or Ghost-type Pokémon. Small teams should focus on precision and quick shields, while larger groups can rely on raw DPS. Always account for move type coverage, weather boosts, and attack speed, as Mesprit’s swift attacks can chip away at unprepared teams.