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Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit (also known as the Lake Guardians or Lake Trio), are three Legendary Pokémon that can be caught in Pokémon Diamond , Pearl , and Platinum , as well as the Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl remakes for the Nintendo Switch. How can you add these rare Pokémon to your Pokédex, though? Read on to learn how to find and catch the Lake Trio (including the mischievous Mesprit).
Things You Should Know
- Beat Team Galactic and their boss Cyrus first to unlock the ability to catch Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf.
- Then, battle and catch Uxie in the Acuity Cavern and Azelf in the Valor Cavern with Ultra Balls. Mesprit can be found in the Verity Cavern.
- Mesprit teleports away after you find it in Verity Cavern. Pinpoint its location with the Marking Map feature in your Pokémon Watch and catch it with an Ultra Ball.
Steps
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Catching the Lake Guardians
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Defeat Team Galactic so the Pokémon appear in their respective lakes. Each version of the game pits you against Team Galactic and their leader, Cyrus, who aims to remake the world by controlling Legendary Pokémon. Take down Cyrus on Mt. Coronet completely—after this point, Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit can be found and caught. [1] X Research source
- If you visit the lakes before this point, you won’t be able to find or catch this Legendary trio.
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Find, battle, and capture Uxie around Lake Acuity in the Acuity Cavern. Head to the northernmost end of Route 217, around the North Alabaster Icelands. Using Surf, swim across the lake to the central island and go through the entrance to reach the Acuity Cavern. A level 50 Uxie will be waiting in the center. Hit A to interact with the Pokémon and start battling it, where you can gradually weaken and catch it using Ultra Balls. [2] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Find, battle, and capture Azelf around Lake Valor in the Valor Cavern. Journey down to the southernmost end of Route 214, until you reach the Northeastern Crimson Mirelands. Use a Pokémon’s Surf ability to swim to the central island in the lake. Then, use the entrance to reach the Valor Cavern, where a level 50 Azelf spawns. Just like with Uxie, hit A to engage the Pokémon in battle, where you can start to weaken and capture it with Ultra Balls. [3] X Research source
- If you still have your Master Ball on hand, feel free to use it on one of these rare Pokémon.
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Find Mesprit in the Verity Cavern around Lake Verity. Take Route 201 to its westernmost end, where you’ll reach the Western Obsidian Fieldlands. Surf across the lake and enter the island to reach the Verity Cavern, where a level 50 Mesprit awaits you. [4] X Research source
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Track Mesprit across Sinnoh to catch it successfully with an Ultra Ball. Unlike Uxie and Azelf, Mesprit disappears after you interact with it. Head to the Valley Windworks and Route 205 areas. Then, move between these areas, checking the Marking Map on your Pokémon Watch as you go—it’ll let you know when and where Mesprit moves. Once Mesprit moves to your location, spray a Repel and enter the grass; eventually, it’ll spawn in that area. [5] X Research source
- To ensure that you run into Mesprit first (rather than a random wild Pokémon), make sure that the leading Pokémon in your party is under level 50.
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QuestionAre Quick Balls useful when catching that lake trio?Lugia2453Top AnswererWithin the first five turns of the battle, yes. It'll still be difficult to catch them, though.
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QuestionAre there certain times to catch the trio? When you kill them and they disappear, when do they come back?Community AnswerThere are no specific times, and they don't return.
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QuestionHow long does it take to catch the trio?Community AnswerIt depends entirely on your luck. Sometimes it will take a long time, and sometimes it might take only a few minutes.
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Tips
- You don’t need to catch Mesprit to get it added to your Pokédex—it’ll be added after your first encounter.Thanks
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- Deplete Uxie or Azelf’s HP until it gets into the red, then give them a stats condition, like sleep. It is very difficult to catch them, otherwise.
- Walk between Sand Gem Town and Route 202. Since it is such a small route it makes catching Mesprit a faster process.
- Mesprit will flee if you run or use your bike. If you fly and then walk to the grass you will find it.
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References
- ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Lake_guardians#Pok.C3.A9mon_Diamond.2C_Pearl.2C_Platinum.2C_Brilliant_Diamond.2C_and_Shining_Pearl
- ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Lake_Acuity#Generation_IV
- ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Lake_Valor
- ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Lake_Verity
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-diamond-pearl-platinum-version/How_to_Catch_Mesprit
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-diamond-pearl-platinum-version/How_to_Catch_Mesprit
- ↑ https://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-diamond-pearl-platinum-version/How_to_Catch_Mesprit
- ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Sleep_(status_condition)#Moves
- ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Freeze_(status_condition)#Moves
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