Mesprit (#0481) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP80140–187270–364

Atk10599–172193–339

Def10599–172193–339

SpA10599–172193–339

SpD10599–172193–339

Spe8076–145148–284

Total580Higher than 91% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk, 1 SpA, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

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

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Dark2×Ghost2×

Resists

Fighting½×Psychic½×

Takes normal damage from 13 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

With Levitate: Ground becomes 0×

Abilities

Levitate
Evades Ground moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.17% of teams · rank #142 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 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

U-turn
Knock Off
Ice Punch
Zen Headbutt

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

Usage by rating

All players0.53%
Rated 1500+0.42%
Rated 1630+0.17%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.17%

Moves

U-turn90.9%
Knock Off90.7%
Ice Punch85.4%
Zen Headbutt85.4%
Draining Kiss9.1%
Psyshock9.1%
Nasty Plot8.8%
Encore8.8%
Rain Dance5.3%
Mystical Power5.3%

Items

Choice Band85.4%
Leftovers9.1%
Damp Rock5.3%
Heat Rock0.1%
Salac Berry0%
Colbur Berry0%

Abilities

100%

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

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1ConfusionHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25

1RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

7SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

14ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

21PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

28ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

35ExtrasensoryHas a 10% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicSpec80100%20

42CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

49PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

56FlatterRaises the target’s Special Attack by one stage and confuses the target.DarkStatus—100%15

63Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

70CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20

77Healing WishUser faints. Its replacement has its HP fully restored and any major status effect removed.PsychicStatus——10

84Mystical PowerThe user attacks by emitting a mysterious power. This also boosts the user’s Sp. Atk stat.PsychicSpec7090%10

TM / HM / TR 60

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM140Nasty PlotRaises the user’s Special Attack by two stages.DarkStatus——20

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM218Expanding ForceIf Psychic Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move hits all opposing Pokemon and has its power incrased by 50%.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM228Psychic NoiseThe user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.PsychicSpec75100%10

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