Here are the best counters in Pokemon GO for the three lake guardians from Pokemon Diamond & Pearl – Uxie, Mespirit, and Azelf – as well as their weaknesses and strengths in battle.
Uxie, Mespirit, & Azelf Weaknesses & Type Matchups
The three lake spirits share the same type: Psychic. Being Psychic types, Uxie, Mespirit, and Azelf are weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks. That said, players can rely on their favorite 4-star Legendaries or Mega Evolution to take on the trio, as they aren’t the most challenging bosses.
| Pokemon | Type | Vulnerable To | Strong Against | Resistant To |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Uxie, Azelf, Mespirit | Psychic | Bug Ghost Dark | Fighting Ground | Fighting Psychic |
Since the trio are pure Psychic-type Pokemon, they’re strong against Fighting and Ground types. This also means players should avoid bringing Pokemon who specialize in Fighting and Psychic-type attacks, as they won’t deal as much damage to these Legenaries.
Best Counters for Uxie, Mespirit, & Azelf in Pokemon GO
Our list of viable counters for Uxie, Mespirit, and Azelf will consist mainly of strong Dark and Ghost-type Pokemon. While Bug Pokemon can deal substantial damage, they are less likely to fare well in battle against these Legendaries. Keep that in mind when selecting your team for these raids.
Here are the best counters for the Lake Guardians in Pokemon GO:
| Pokemon | Moves |
|---|---|
 Mega Gengar/Gengar (Shadow) | Shadow Claw Shadow Ball |
 Mega Tyranitar/ Tyranitar (Shadow) | Bite Brutal Swing |
 Mega Banette/ Banette (Shadow) | Shadow Claw Shadow Ball |
 Mega Absol/ Absol (Shadow) | Hex Shadow Ball |
 Darkrai | Snarl Shadow Ball |
 Weavile (Shadow) | Snarl Foul Play |
 Hydreigon | Bite Brutal Swing |
 Giratina (Origin Forme) | Shadow Claw Shadow Force |
 Chandelure (Shadow) | Hex Shadow Ball |
 Mega Houndoom/ Houndoom (Shadow) | Snarl Foul Play |
How To Beat Uxie, Azelf, & Mespirit in Pokemon GO Raids
The Lake Trio are not as challenging as most other raid bosses in Pokemon GO. With teams of high-level Dark and Ghost-type Pokemon, a group of three to four trainers should have no problem taking down Uxie, Mespirit, or Azelf. That said, your Pokemon need to be above 3,000 CP, and it’s preferred they have the attack buff of being Mega Evolved or Shadow.
If you’re having trouble with a smaller group, try recruiting some remote raiders using the PokemonGoFriends subreddit or the Pokebattler Raid Party app. You can also use these channels to join remote raids with populated lobbies.
If you want to sit these raids out and wait for a more exciting encounter, take a look at our Pokemon GO Raid schedule to see which bosses are on the horizon.
