Pokemon GO Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf raid guide: Best counters, weaknesses, catch CPs, best tips, and more

Raunak Bose / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 14, 2025, 10:31 IST

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Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, the Psychic-type Lake Guardians, have returned to Pokemon GO's 5-Star Raids until May 25, 2025. Trainers can battle them using Dark, Ghost, and Bug-type moves, with Mega Tyranitar and Shadow Chandelure being top counters. These region-locked legendaries appear as Uxie in Asia-Pacific, Mesprit in Europe, and Azelf in the Americas.

Pokemon GO Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf raid guide: Best counters, weaknesses, catch CPs, best tips, and more

Lake Guardians (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The Lake Guardian legendaries Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf are back in Pokemon GO’s 5-Star Raids. This raid guide covers their weaknesses, top counters, and how to catch them before they disappear.

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf weaknesses in Pokemon GO

All three Lake Guardians are pure Psychic-types, making them weak to Dark, Ghost, and Bug-type moves. Dark-types are the safest choice since Azelf can counter Bug-types with Fire Blast. They resist Fighting and Psychic-type attacks, so avoid using those in battle.

Key weaknesses: - Dark-type moves - Ghost-type moves - Bug-type moves

Best counters for Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in Pokemon GO

Top Counters for UXIE, AZELF & MESPRIT!

Here are the top Pokemon and movesets to defeat the Lake Guardians:

Pokémon	Best Moveset
Banette	Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball
Darkrai	Snarl & Shadow Ball
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Shadow Claw & Moongeist Beam
Gengar	Lick & Shadow Ball
Houndoom	Snarl & Foul Play
Hydreigon	Bite & Brutal Swing
Mega Absol	Snarl & Brutal Swing
Mega Tyranitar	Bite & Brutal Swing
Shadow Chandelure	Hex & Shadow Ball
Shadow Weavile	Snarl & Foul Play

If you don’t have these exact Pokemon, use their regular versions or any strong Dark, Ghost, or Bug-types with matching moves.

How to get Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in Pokemon GO

The Lake Guardians are available in 5-Star Raids from May 12 to May 25, 2025, with Raid Hours on May 14 and May 21. Since they are region-locked, you’ll only find them in specific locations: - Uxie: Asia-Pacific - Mesprit: Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India - Azelf: Americas and Greenland After defeating them in raids, use Golden Razz Berries and aim for Excellent Curveball Throws to maximize catch chances.

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf CP ranges in Pokemon GO

Their CP varies between raids and catches, with weather boosts increasing their strength:

Pokémon	Raid Boss CP	CP When Caught	Windy Weather CP	Max CP (Lv. 50)
Uxie	35,356	1370 – 1442	1712 – 1803	2853
Mesprit	41,887	1669 – 1747	2086 – 2184	3457
Azelf	44,972	1752 – 1834	2190 – 2293	3629

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf stats and moves

Here’s how their base stats compare:

Pokémon	Attack	Defense	Stamina	Max CP
Uxie	156	270	181	2853
Mesprit	212	212	190	3457
Azelf	270	151	181	3629

Also read: Pokemon GO Mega Gyarados raid guide - Best counters, strengths, weaknesses, catch CPs, best tips, and more

Can Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf be shiny?

Yes, all three have shiny versions in Pokemon GO. Their bodies turn bright yellow, while their heads darken slightly. Shiny rates are low, but if you encounter one in a raid, it’s a guaranteed catch if you hit it with a Premier Ball.

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