Mesprit Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mesprit in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mesprit
Mesprit is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Psychic typing. The best counter is Mega Gengar (Mega) with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 30.800 DPS.
Mesprit can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mesprit is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Psychic-type moves as Mesprit resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mesprit is Mega Gengar (30.800 DPS), Shadow Darkrai (28.857 DPS), and Shadow Gengar (28.533 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mesprit: After defeating Mesprit, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1711 and 1791 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2128-2228 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mesprit from raids will have exactly 1791 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mesprit?
The best counter for Mesprit is Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball, dealing 30.800 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darkrai (28.857 DPS) and Shadow Gengar (28.533 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mesprit?
Mesprit can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mesprit weak to?
Mesprit is weak to Bug, Dark, Ghost-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Psychic-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mesprit be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mesprit's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mesprit from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mesprit from raids will have 1791 CP at level 20, or 2228 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1711. If you see 1791 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mesprit worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mesprit is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mesprit?
For the best moveset for Mesprit itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mesprit stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mesprit without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mesprit can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (26.143 DPS) and Pheromosa (26.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mesprit in raids?
Weather boost information for Mesprit is not currently available. Psychic-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.