The Lake Trio Legendaries (Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf) are Legendary Psychic-type Pokémon. They are predominantly available in Pokémon GO via Five-Star Raids. Although they can be found in the wild, their appearances are very rare. The Lake Trio Legendaries are moderately weak (1.6x) to Pokémon with Bug-, Dark- or Ghost-type attacks/moves.
FUN FACT: The Lake Trio Legendaries made their debut in Pokémon GO on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at 1 p.m. PDT (GMT −7). Uxie is the Knowledge Pokémon; Mesprit is the Emotion Pokémon; and Azelf is the Willpower Pokémon.
Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are returning to Pokémon GO as part of the May 2025 Pokémon GO events.
The Lake Trio Legendaries Recommended Counters
The following are the recommended counters you should have in your battle party when participating in either Uxie, Mesprit, or Azelf’s Legendaries raids.
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | Max CP Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Team | |||
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw | Moongeist Beam | 4099 |
| Mega Absol | Snarl | Brutal Swing | 3301 |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Bite | Brutal Swing | 3834 |
| Shadow Absol | Snarl | Brutal Swing | 2526 |
| Shadow Chandelure | Hex | Shadow Ball | 3268 |
| Shadow Weavile | Snarl | Foul Play | 3005 |
| Second Team | |||
| Mega Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 4336 |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw | Freeze Shock | 4605 |
| Shadow Houndoom | Snarl | Foul Play | 2635 |
| Shadow Gengar | Lick | Shadow Ball | 2878 |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Bite | Brutal Swing | 3834 |
| Hydreigon | Bite | Brutal Swing | 3625 |
Using the above-recommended teams will make trainers 2 – 3 Trainers defeat either of the Lake Trio Legendaries faster. However, if you do not have these full teams, you can still win. You need to raid with at least 4 other trainers. Also, ensure you use Pokemon with Dark- or Ghost-type moves as a Fast Attack or as a Charged Attack.
Other important details
| Details | Uxie | Mesprit | Azelf |
|---|---|---|---|
| Region Availability | Asia-Pacific | Europe and the Middle East | Americas and Greenland |
| Maximum Combat Power (CP) | 2853 | 3457 | 3629 |
| Best Fast Attack | Confusion | Confusion | Confusion |
| Best Charged Attack | Future Sight | Future Sight | Future Sight |
| Boosted Weather in-game | Windy | Windy | Windy |
| Shiny available? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum walking distance to earn a Candy | 20 km | 20 km | 20 km |
| Effective against Pokémon with | Fighting-, and Psychic attacks | Fighting-, and Psychic attacks | Fighting-, and Psychic attacks |
| CP Range in Raids when non-boosted (i.e. level 20) | 1370 – 1442 | 1669 – 1747 | 1752 – 1834 |
| CP Range in Raids when boosted (i.e. level 25) | 1712 – 1803 | 2086 – 2184 | 2190 – 2293 |
| CP Range in Field or Special Research | 1027 – 1081 | 1252 – 1310 | 1314 – 1376 |
| Tallest Possible (i.e XXL) | 0.53 m | 0.53 m | 0.53 m |
| Shortest Possible (i.e. XXS) | 0.15 m | 0.15 m | 0.15 m |
In conclusion, defeating the Lake Trio Legendaries in raids requires a well-prepared team of strong Bug-, Dark- or Ghost-type Pokémon. Avoid using Fighting-, or Psychic-type Pokémon, as the Lake Trio Legendaries resist their attacks. To maximize efficiency, coordinate with other trainers, and use recommended Mega Evolutions or Primal Reversions to boost Bug-, Dark- or Ghost-type attacks.
Good luck!
