In Pokémon GO the Raid Hour with Mesprit starts now. We provide you with an overview of the time, counters for Mesprit, and the usefulness of the monster.
What happens now: Almost every Wednesday, a Raid Hour takes place in Pokémon GO. As part of the Water Festival, the 3 legendary Pokémon from the lake trio return today. However, for us in Europe, only Mesprit will be available.
To be as prepared as possible for the hour, we provide you with an overview of all the important things.
Raid Hour with Mesprit – All Information
When does it start? The Raid Hour starts today at 6 PM. It lasts exactly 60 minutes, and most raids end at 7 PM.
What happens during the hour? Every gym that is not currently hosting an EX Raid or already has a raid will receive a legendary raid egg at 5:40 PM. This will hatch at 6 PM, and you can battle Mesprit for one hour.
How do I counter Mesprit? The Pokémon is Psychic-type and therefore has weaknesses to Ghost, Dark, and Bug. The best counters are:
- Default Form of Giratina with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
- Gengar with Shadow Claw/Sludge Bomb and Shadow Ball
- Mewtwo with Psycho Cut and Shadow Ball
- Snivy with Feint and Leech Life
If you’re looking for more counters, check this out:
Mesprit now appears in Raids of Pokémon GO – Here are the best counters
How many players are needed for this? Mesprit can be taken down relatively easily by three players. If you use strong counters, you shouldn’t have any problems in a trio.
What CP does Mesprit require? If you’re hunting for a 100% IV Mesprit, you should look for 1747 CP. With weather bonus, meaning during windy conditions, Mesprit can reach 2184 CP. This would be a perfect specimen.
Is Mesprit worth it? The legendary Pokémon is not among the best attackers. It’s an alternative that is fine, but it can’t compare to Mewtwo by any means.
So if you’re generally low on raid passes, you should save them, as Rayquaza is more useful and Shiny Mewtwo will also be available in September. Every raid pass is worth it then.
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