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[[File:Lake guardians DP.png|thumb|220px|Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf]]
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[[File:Lake guardians Dream.png|thumb|right|220px|Artwork from the [[Pokémon Global Link]].]]
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The '''lake guardians''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|湖の神々|みずうみのかみがみ}}''' ''lake gods''), or '''lake trio''', is a term used to describe the [[Legendary trio]] residing in the three lakes of [[Sinnoh]]: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}. They are meant to represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower, respectively. They are based on the {{wp|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}: the {{wp|Yata no Kagami}} (wisdom), {{wp|Yasakani no Magatama}} (benevolence), and {{wp|Kusanagi}} (valor). Parts of their names come from fantasy creatures: {{wp|pixie}}s, {{wp|sprite}}s and {{wp|elf|elves}}, respectively. The other parts of their names come from {{wp|personal pronoun}}s: you ('''U'''xie), me ('''Me'''sprit), and us ('''Az'''elf).
[[File:Lake guardians anime.png|thumb|250px|The lake guardians in ''[[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]]'']]
The '''lake guardians'''<ref>''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' — ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous!]]'', ''[[DP097|Double Team Turnover!]]'', ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''</ref><ref>''[[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]]''</ref> (Japanese: '''{{ruby|湖|みずうみ}}の{{ruby|神々|かみがみ}}''' ''lake gods''), also referred to as the '''Pokémon of the lakes''', the '''lake Pokémon''', and the '''Lake trio''',<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Nintendo-DS/Pokemon-Platinum-Version-272321.html Pokémon Platinum Version - Nintendo.co.uk]</ref> are a [[Groups of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|trio]] of [[Legendary Pokémon]] consisting of {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and {{p|Azelf}}. A blog by [[Junichi Masuda]] referred to them as the '''UMA combo''' (Japanese: '''UMAコンビ''' ''UMA Combination''),<ref>[https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir_english/2007/01/index.html HIDDEN POWER of masuda - No. 70] ([https://www.gamefreak.co.jp/blog/dir/2007/01/index.html Japanese])</ref> which some Japanese fans reference with the name '''UMA Trio''' (Japanese: '''UMAトリオ''' ''UMA Trio''). The group resides in the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]].


All three are {{type|Psychic}} and have the [[Ability]] {{a|Levitate}}.  
==Shared design==
All three are {{type|Psychic}} and have the [[Ability]] {{a|Levitate}}. Starting in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, they share a [[signature move]], {{m|Mystical Power}}.
 
===Origin===
The lake guardians represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower, respectively. They are based on the {{wp|Imperial Regalia of Japan}}: the {{wp|Yata no Kagami}} (wisdom), {{wp|Yasakani no Magatama}} (benevolence), and {{wp|Kusanagi}} (valor). Additionally, they may draw inspiration from {{wp|Cherub|Cherubim}}, {{wp|Seraph|Seraphim}}, and {{wp|Throne (angel)|Thrones}}—the three highest ranking {{wp|Angels in Christianity|angel classes in Christianity}}—characterized by knowledge, love, and valiance, respectively.
 
Parts of their names come from fantasy creatures: {{wp|pixie}}s, {{wp|sprite}}s, and {{wp|elf|elves}}, respectively. The other parts of their names come from either the acronym '''UMA''' (Unidentified Mysterious Animal; {{wp|wasei-eigo}} for cryptid) or {{wp|personal pronoun}}s: you ('''U'''xie), me ('''Me'''sprit), and us ('''Az'''elf).


==Mythology==
==Mythology==
According to [[Sinnoh myths|legend]], when {{p|Arceus}} created the universe it created Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, and therefore is believed to be their [[Trio master|master]] and were given the ability to calm and control {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} whenever they were enraged. According to one of Azelf's Pokédex entries, all three of them were born from the same Egg.  
According to [[Sinnoh myths|legend]], when {{p|Arceus}} created the universe, it created Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, and gave them the ability to calm and control {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} whenever they were enraged. According to one of Azelf's [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], all three of them were born from the same Egg.


As mentioned in their respective Pokédex entries, the Lake Guardians taught humans the ability to feel emotions, knowledge, and willpower. The Lake guardians are said to reside in three lakes in [[Sinnoh]]; [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Verity]], and [[Lake Valor]]. As mentioned in "A Horrific Myth", the Lake Guardians are known to drive humans away from them by either erasing their memories, losing emotions within three days, or losing willpower.
As mentioned in their respective Pokédex entries, the lake guardians taught humans the ability to feel emotions, knowledge, and willpower. The lake guardians are said to reside in three lakes in [[Sinnoh]]; [[Lake Acuity]], [[Lake Verity]], and [[Lake Valor]]. As mentioned in "A Horrific Myth", the lake guardians are known to drive humans away from them by either erasing their memories, losing emotions within three days, or losing willpower.


==Similar movesets==
==Similar movesets==
The following are the lake guardians' level-up movesets from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.
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==In the games==
==In the core series games==
===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum===
===Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl===
The lake guardians each live in the cavern at the center of one of Sinnoh's three commonly known lakes: Uxie resides in Acuity Cavern of [[Lake Acuity]], Mesprit resides in Verity Cavern of [[Lake Verity]], and Azelf resides Valor Cavern of [[Lake Valor]]. A [[Sendoff Spring|secret fourth lake]] exists, but instead houses [[Turnback Cave]], which contains a portal to the [[Distortion World]] and is thus often visited by {{p|Giratina}}.
The lake guardians each live in the cavern at the center of one of Sinnoh's three commonly known lakes: Uxie resides in Acuity Cavern of [[Lake Acuity]], Mesprit resides in Verity Cavern of [[Lake Verity]], and Azelf resides in Valor Cavern of [[Lake Valor]]. A [[Sendoff Spring|secret fourth lake]] exists, but instead houses [[Turnback Cave]], which contains a portal to the [[Distortion World]] and is thus often visited by {{p|Giratina}}.


In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Team Galactic attempts to capture all three of the lake guardians. [[Saturn]] goes to Lake Valor, where Team Galactic drains the lake by blowing it up with a [[Galactic Bomb]]. This is the lake the player must go to first. Despite losing to the player, Team Galactic still successfully captures Azelf. Over at Lake Verity, [[Mars]] is leading the operation and easily holding off [[Professor Rowan]] and {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}. While the player again manages to defeat Mars, Team Galactic still successfully capture Mesprit. Finally, at Lake Acuity, by the time the player arrives, [[Jupiter]] has just defeated {{ga|Barry}} and successfully captured Uxie.
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, as well as the remakes {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Team Galactic attempts to capture all three of the lake guardians. [[Saturn]] goes to Lake Valor, where Team Galactic drains the lake by blowing it up with a [[Galactic Bomb]]. This is the lake the player must go to first. Despite losing to the player, Team Galactic still successfully captures Azelf. Over at Lake Verity, [[Mars]] is leading the operation and easily holding off [[Professor Rowan]] and {{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}. While the player again manages to defeat Mars, Team Galactic still successfully captures Mesprit. Finally, at Lake Acuity, by the time the player arrives, [[Jupiter]] has just defeated {{ga|Barry}} and successfully captured Uxie.


When the player later storms [[Team Galactic HQ]], it is discovered that [[Cyrus]] used the lake guardians to create the [[Red Chain]] so that he could control {{p|Dialga}} and/or {{p|Palkia}}. In Platinum, Cyrus then duplicates this Red Chain with his technology to create a second one, as he intends to control both Dialga and Palkia.
When the player later storms [[Team Galactic HQ]], it is discovered that [[Cyrus]] used the lake guardians to create the [[Red Chain]] so that he could control {{p|Dialga}} and/or {{p|Palkia}}. In Platinum, Cyrus then duplicates this Red Chain with his technology to create a second one, as he intends to control both Dialga and Palkia.


In Diamond and Pearl, the lake guardians come to the [[Spear Pillar]] when [[Cyrus]] summons Dialga{{sup/4|D}} or Palkia{{sup/4|P}} and destroy the Red Chain he is using to control it, as their combined power is equal to that of one of the members of the [[creation trio]]. This prevents Cyrus from creating his new world without spirit. After doing so, they return to their lakes.
In Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, the lake guardians come to the [[Spear Pillar]] when [[Cyrus]] summons Dialga{{sup/4|D}}{{sup/8|BD}} or Palkia{{sup/4|P}}{{sup/8|SP}} and destroy the Red Chain he is using to control it, as their combined power is equal to that of one of the members of the [[Pokémon of Myth]]. This prevents Cyrus from creating his new world without spirit. After doing so, they return to their lakes.


In Platinum, the lake guardians come to the Spear Pillar to attempt to balance out the power of Dialga and Palkia; however, the three lake guardians combined can only balance out one of the two, so they are overpowered. As a result, {{p|Giratina}} is angered by the imbalance and is forced to merge the [[Distortion World]] with the real world at the Spear Pillar to prevent them from being destroyed. Cyrus, followed by the lake guardians, enter the Distortion World. Inside the Distortion World, the lake guardians assist the player with the {{m|Strength}} puzzle, then return to their lakes.
In Platinum, the lake guardians come to the Spear Pillar to attempt to balance out the power of Dialga and Palkia; however, the three lake guardians combined can only balance out one of the two, so they are overpowered. As a result, {{p|Giratina}} is angered by the imbalance and is forced to merge the [[Distortion World]] with the real world at the Spear Pillar to prevent them from being destroyed. Cyrus, followed by the lake guardians, enter the Distortion World. Inside the Distortion World, the lake guardians assist the player with the {{m|Strength}} puzzle, then return to their lakes.
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===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
The lake trio can be captured at [[Nameless Cavern]], which can only be accessed by [[soaring in the sky]] while there are three or more Pokémon with maximum [[friendship]] in the party. Only one member appears at a time, depending on the time of day. Mesprit appears from 4:00 am - 7:59 pm, Uxie from 8:00 pm - 8:59 pm, and Azelf from 9:00 pm - 3:59 am.
The lake guardians can be captured at [[Nameless Cavern]], which can only be accessed by [[soaring in the sky]] while there are three or more Pokémon with maximum [[friendship]] in the party. Only one member appears at a time, depending on the time of day. Mesprit appears from 4:00 am – 7:59 pm, Uxie from 8:00 pm – 8:59 pm, and Azelf from 9:00 pm – 3:59 am.


===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
The lake trio can be captured at the Water World dimension in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] by using [[Ultra Warp Ride]] by reaching blue warp holes.
The lake guardians can be captured at the Water World [[dimension]] in the [[Ultra Space Wilds]] by using [[Ultra Warp Ride]] by reaching blue warp holes.


===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
In [[The Crown Tundra]] DLC, the Lake Trio can be caught during [[Dynamax Adventure]]s at [[Max Lair]].
In [[The Crown Tundra]] DLC, the lake guardians can be caught during [[Dynamax Adventure]]s at [[Max Lair]].
 
===Pokémon Legends: Arceus===
[[File:Lake Guardians Legends Arceus.png|thumb|250px|Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}]]
After being banished from [[Jubilife Village]], the player seeks out the lake guardians at [[Cogita]]'s advice in order to create the [[Red Chain]], which is inferred to be able to close the space-time rift above Mount Coronet. The three Legendary Pokémon issue trials to the player, the passing of which grants them materials: [[Uxie's Claw]], [[Mesprit's Plume]], and [[Azelf's Fang]]. Once all three materials have been obtained, the player goes to the [[Shrouded Ruins]], where the lake guardians appear and use them to forge the Red Chain.
 
After the credits, the player visits the three lakes again in their pursuit of {{p|Arceus}}'s [[Plate]]s. Once the player has caught all three lake guardians, they are rewarded with the [[Draco Plate]].
 
===Pokémon Scarlet and Violet===
All three members of the lake guardians can be transferred into {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} through {{g|HOME}}.
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==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series===
The three lake guardians are found in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness]], and [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]]. They are found in three different lakes and are in charge of protecting three [[Time Gear]]s.
 
===Pokémon Masters EX===
The following [[sync pair]]s are formed with the lake guardians in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]:


===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon===
{{PairDex/h|psychic}}
The three are also found in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and]] [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|Explorers of Sky]]. They are found in three different lakes and are in charge of protecting three [[Time Gear]]s.
{{PairDex|001|Scottie & Bettie|trainerlink=Player character#Pokémon Masters EX|trainerimg=ScottieBettie|0481|Mesprit|master=yes|Psychic|Dark|Support|5|Battle Points}}
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==In the anime==
==In animation==
[[File:Ash Dawn Brock and Lake guardians.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} with the lake guardians in {{aniseries|DP}}]]
===''Pokémon the Series''===
{{main|Lake guardians (anime)}}
{{main|Lake guardians (anime)}}
[[File:Lake guardians anime.png|thumb|250px|The lake guardians in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
In {{aniseries|PTS}}, the lake guardians do not actually live in the lakes themselves, as revealed by [[Saturn]]. Instead, their home lakes are simply gateways to the [[dimension]] from which they observe the [[Pokémon world]]. They were featured prominently in {{aniseries|DP}}.
All three first appeared in forms similar to souls, floating above their respective lakes, to ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'''s main characters. Mesprit appeared to {{an|Dawn}} during the start of her journey in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Azelf appeared to {{Ash}} during the [[Wallace Cup]] in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', and Uxie appeared to {{an|Brock}} while he was looking for a [[Berry]] in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]''. Due to these encounters, all three established a connection to the human they each met.
 
===={{aniseries|DP}}====
All three lake guardians first appeared in forms similar to souls, floating above their respective lakes, to the main characters in {{aniseries|DP}}. Mesprit appeared to {{an|Dawn}} during the start of her journey in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'', Azelf appeared to {{Ash}} during the [[Wallace Cup]] in ''[[DP078|Pruning a Passel of Pals!]]'', and Uxie appeared to {{an|Brock}} while he was looking for a [[Berry]] in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]''. Due to these encounters, all three established a connection to the human they each met.


They appeared in their physical forms for the first time in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', wherein, after being hired by [[Team Galactic]], [[J]] was able to capture all three of them. Team Galactic was then able to control them using red gems. With their power, [[Cyrus]] was able to summon {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} during [[DP152|the next episode]].
They appeared in their physical forms for the first time in ''[[DP151|The Needs of the Three!]]'', wherein, after being hired by [[Team Galactic]], [[J|Pokémon Hunter J]] was able to capture all three of them. Team Galactic was then able to control them using fragments of the [[Red Chain]]. With their power, [[Cyrus]] was able to summon {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} to the [[Spear Pillar]] during [[DP152|the next episode]]. When the Red Chain fragments were broken by {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, the three were set free from Team Galactic's control. They then helped Ash and {{ashfr}} stop the effects of summoning Dialga and Palkia.


When the gems were broken by {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, and {{TP|Brock|Croagunk}}, the three were set free from Team Galactic's control. They then helped Ash and {{ashfr}} stop the effects of summoning Dialga and Palkia.
====''[[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]]''====
The lake guardians reappeared during ''[[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]]'' in {{aniseries|JN}} to help {{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and [[Goh]] in stopping a {{p|Heatran}} that had gone out of control due to [[Team Galactic]]'s actions.
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Lake guardians Adventures.png|thumb|left|220px|The lake guardians in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Lake guardians PMDP.png|thumb|200px|The lake guardians in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Lake guardians DPA.png|thumb|200px|The lake guardians in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
{{main|Lake guardians (Adventures)}}
{{main|Lake guardians (Adventures)}}
[[File:Lake guardians Adventures.png|thumb|220px|The lake guardians in Pokémon Adventures]]
Similar to the animated series, the lake guardians all have a connection to the three Sinnoh [[Pokédex holder]]s {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}}, and are sought after by [[Team Galactic]].
Similar to the anime, the lake guardians all have a connection to the three Sinnoh Pokédex holders {{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}}, and {{adv|Platinum}}.


[[File:Lake guardians DPA.png|thumb|left|200px|The lake guardians in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
The lake guardians appeared in [[PMDP13]].


===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
The lake guardians were captured by Team Galactic to create the Red Chain so that they can control the Legendary Dialga. They were eventually freed sometime during the battle between [[Hareta's Empoleon]] and [[Cyrus]]'s {{p|Dialga}}. They helped stop Dialga by breaking the Red Chain.
The lake guardians were captured by Team Galactic to create the Red Chain so that they can control the Legendary Dialga. They were eventually freed sometime during the battle between [[Hareta's Empoleon]] and [[Cyrus]]'s {{p|Dialga}}. They helped stop Dialga by breaking the Red Chain.
[[File:Lake guardians PMDP.png|thumb|200px|The lake guardians in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
 
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team===
The lake guardians appeared in [[BET2]].
The lake guardians appeared in [[BET2]].
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
The lake guardians appeared in [[PMDP13]].
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Acuity, Verity and Valor Cavern each have two puddles of water which can be compared to the relative positions in [[Sinnoh]] of the other two caverns; the lake guardian in each cavern occupies the position of its own location.
* Acuity, Verity, and Valor Cavern each have two puddles of water which can be compared to the relative positions in [[Sinnoh]] of the other two caverns; the lake guardian in each cavern occupies the position of its own location.
* The lake guardians are the only legendary trio:
* The lake guardians are the only Legendary trio:
** Whose members are all exactly the same type.
** Whose members are all exactly the same type.
** Incapable of learning any [[HM]]s.
** Incapable of learning any [[HM]]s.
** That are not a mascot Legendary trio to not receive a 150% power bonus in a [[Battrio combos|Battrio combo]], instead receiving 160%.
** That are not a mascot Legendary trio to not receive a 150% power bonus in a [[Battrio combos|Battrio combo]], instead receiving 160%.
** With a base stat total of 580 to not have a [[List of Pokémon by base friendship|base friendship]] of 35; in fact, they have the highest base friendship of all Legendary Pokémon, at 140, tying for the highest base friendship of all Pokémon with {{p|Lopunny}} and the evolutionary families of {{p|Chansey}} and {{p|Clefairy}}.
** With a base stat total of 580 to not have a [[List of Pokémon by base friendship|base friendship]] of 35; in fact, they have the highest base friendship of all Legendary Pokémon, at 140, tying for the highest [[List of Pokémon by base friendship|base friendship]] of all Pokémon.
* The lake guardians are the first set of [[Legendary Pokémon]] since the [[Legendary birds]] to have their names changed for non-Japanese language versions of the game; Mesprit and Azelf in English versions, and Uxie in various European-language versions.
* In [[Pokémon HOME]], the term "lake guardians" is used in a [[Research Task (HOME)|Research Task]] to refer to the three Pokémon that the {{player}} battles in the lake caverns in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] ({{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Goodra}}, {{rf|Hisuian}} {{p|Zoroark}}, and {{p|Overqwil}}).
* The lake trio contains the three {{wp|subtractive colors}} of yellow (Uxie), magenta (Mesprit) and cyan (Azelf).
* The lake guardians are the first set of [[Legendary Pokémon]] since the [[legendary birds]] to have their names changed for non-Japanese languages.
* The lake guardians' designs contain the three {{wp|subtractive colors}} of yellow (Uxie), magenta (Mesprit), and cyan (Azelf).
** In addition, they share the same main colors with {{p|Cresselia}}.
** In addition, they share the same main colors with {{p|Cresselia}}.
* The trio's encounter music contains several remixed segments of their caverns' music.
* The trio's encounter music contains several remixed segments of their caverns' music.
* Each of the lake guardians has connected to one of the three main characters of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' {{pkmn|anime}} along with the Pokédex holders of the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl}} of Pokémon Adventures.
* Each of the lake guardians has connected to one of the three main characters of {{aniseries|DP}} along with the Pokédex holders of the {{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}} of Pokémon Adventures.
** Mesprit appeared to {{an|Dawn}}, highlighting her ability to understand what Pokémon feel, in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]''.
** Mesprit appeared to {{an|Dawn}}, highlighting her ability to understand what Pokémon feel, in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]''.
** Mesprit connected to {{adv|Diamond}} in Pokémon Adventures because of his strong emotional control, as shown in ''[[PS369|Problematic Probopass & Mad Magnezone II]]'' where even though he was shown to be angry, he never once raised his voice.
** Mesprit connected to {{adv|Diamond}} in Pokémon Adventures because of his strong emotional control, as shown in ''[[PS369|Problematic Probopass & Mad Magnezone II]]'' where even though he was shown to be angry, he never once raised his voice.
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** Uxie appeared to {{an|Brock}}, highlighting his superior knowledge of Pokémon to his companions, in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]''.
** Uxie appeared to {{an|Brock}}, highlighting his superior knowledge of Pokémon to his companions, in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]''.
** Uxie connected to {{adv|Platinum}} in Pokémon Adventures because of her great wisdom, as shown in ''[[PS338|Stagestruck Starly]]'' where it is revealed that her family, the House of Berlitz, is a family of scholars.
** Uxie connected to {{adv|Platinum}} in Pokémon Adventures because of her great wisdom, as shown in ''[[PS338|Stagestruck Starly]]'' where it is revealed that her family, the House of Berlitz, is a family of scholars.
** The genders of the three main anime characters are parallel to the trio's genders in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]].
** The genders of the three main characters of the ''Diamond and Pearl'' series are parallel to the trio's genders in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]].
* In the Japanese fandom, the lake guardians are sometimes referred as the "UMA trio" or "UMA combination", with "UMA" standing for "unidentified mysterious animal". Coincidentally, these are also the initials of the three lake guardians in English; and in their Japanese names (Uxie, Emrit, Agnome), they use the second letter of Emrit to represent "M".
* In the Japanese fandom, the lake guardians are sometimes referred as the "UMA trio" or "UMA combination", with "UMA" standing for "unidentified mysterious animal". These are also the initials of the three lake guardians in English, and in their Japanese names (Uxie, Emrit, and Agnome), they use the second letter of Emrit to represent "M".
* All members of the lake guardians learn sacrificing moves at level 77, Uxie to {{m|Memento|lower both offensive stats}} of the opponent, Mesprit to {{m|Healing Wish|heal a party member}}, and Azelf to {{m|Explosion|highly damage the opponent}}.
* All members of the lake guardians learn [[:Category:Moves that cause the user to faint|moves that cause the user to faint]] at level 77 in [[Generation VIII]] to [[Generation IX|IX]] (level 76 from [[Generation IV]] to [[Generation VII|VII]]).
* The lake guardians learn the same TM moves and Move Tutor moves except that only
* The lake guardians learn the same TM moves and Move Tutor moves as each other, except that:
** Uxie can learn Giga Drain, Solar Beam, both damaging Grass-type moves, Heal Bell and Foul Play.
** Only Uxie can learn {{m|Giga Drain}}, {{m|Solar Beam}} (both damaging {{type|Grass}} moves), {{m|Heal Bell}}, and {{m|Foul Play}}.
** Mesprit can learn Ice Beam and Blizzard, both damaging Ice type moves.
** Only Mesprit can learn {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Blizzard}} (both damaging {{type|Ice}} moves).
** Azelf can learn Flamethrower, Fire Blast, both damaging Fire type moves, Last Resort, Uproar and Taunt.
** Only Azelf can learn {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Fire Blast}} (both damaging {{type|Fire}} moves), {{m|Last Resort}}, {{m|Uproar}}, and {{m|Taunt}}.
* The lake guardians are tied for the lightest Pokémon with a footprint.
* The lake guardians are tied with each other for the [[List of Pokémon by weight|lightest]] Pokémon with a [[footprint]].
* In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, each member of the lake guardians appears in a place that represents what they represent after leaving [[Cave of Being]]. Uxie appears in front of the [[Nacrene City]] museum, a place where people go to seek knowledge. Mesprit appears at the [[Celestial Tower]], a place were people express their feelings and mourn. Azelf appears on {{rt|23|Unova}}, the path that leads to {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} and where a Trainer's courage will be tested.
* In {{B2W2}}, the places that each of the lake guardians appear in after leaving the [[Cave of Being]] align with what they represent. Uxie appears in front of the [[Nacrene City]] museum, a place where people go to seek knowledge; Mesprit appears at the [[Celestial Tower]], a place were people express their feelings and mourn; and Azelf appears on {{rt|23|Unova}}, the path that leads to {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}} and where a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s courage will be tested.
* Other than Confusion and Rest, which the trio learns at level 1, all moves that they learn are learned at a level that is a multiple of seven.
* Each member of the trio draws close paralells to the triforce and golden goddesses from the ''Zelda'' franchise.


==In other languages==
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The lake guardians in Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

The lake guardians[1][2] (Japanese: 湖(みずうみ)の神々(かみがみ) lake gods), also referred to as the Pokémon of the lakes, the lake Pokémon, and the Lake trio,[3] are a trio of Legendary Pokémon consisting of Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf. A blog by Junichi Masuda referred to them as the UMA combo (Japanese: UMAコンビ UMA Combination),[4] which some Japanese fans reference with the name UMA Trio (Japanese: UMAトリオ UMA Trio). The group resides in the Sinnoh region.

Shared design

All three are Psychic-type and have the Ability Levitate. Starting in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, they share a signature move, Mystical Power.

Origin

The lake guardians represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower, respectively. They are based on the Imperial Regalia of Japan: the Yata no Kagami (wisdom), Yasakani no Magatama (benevolence), and Kusanagi (valor). Additionally, they may draw inspiration from Cherubim, Seraphim, and Thrones—the three highest ranking angel classes in Christianity—characterized by knowledge, love, and valiance, respectively.

Parts of their names come from fantasy creatures: pixies, sprites, and elves, respectively. The other parts of their names come from either the acronym UMA (Unidentified Mysterious Animal; wasei-eigo for cryptid) or personal pronouns: you (Uxie), me (Mesprit), and us (Azelf).

Mythology

According to legend, when Arceus created the universe, it created Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, and gave them the ability to calm and control Dialga and Palkia whenever they were enraged. According to one of Azelf's Pokédex entries, all three of them were born from the same Egg.

As mentioned in their respective Pokédex entries, the lake guardians taught humans the ability to feel emotions, knowledge, and willpower. The lake guardians are said to reside in three lakes in Sinnoh; Lake Acuity, Lake Verity, and Lake Valor. As mentioned in "A Horrific Myth", the lake guardians are known to drive humans away from them by either erasing their memories, losing emotions within three days, or losing willpower.

Similar movesets

The following are the lake guardians' level-up movesets from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Lv.
Uxie
 Psychic 
Mesprit
 Psychic 
Azelf
 Psychic 
1 Confusion
Rest
7 Swift
14 Endure Protect Detect
21 Psybeam
28 Imprison
35 Extrasensory
42 Amnesia Charm Nasty Plot
49 Psychic
56 Yawn Flatter Uproar
63 Future Sight
70 Flail Copycat Last Resort
77 Memento Healing Wish Explosion
84 Mystical Power
Moves in bold are STAB. Moves in italics do no damage.


Base stat comparison

Pokémon
Uxie
Mesprit
Azelf
HP
75
80
75
Attack
75
105
125
Defense
130
105
70
Sp. Atk
75
105
125
Sp. Def
130
105
70
Speed
95
80
115
Total 580 580 580


In the core series games

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl

The lake guardians each live in the cavern at the center of one of Sinnoh's three commonly known lakes: Uxie resides in Acuity Cavern of Lake Acuity, Mesprit resides in Verity Cavern of Lake Verity, and Azelf resides in Valor Cavern of Lake Valor. A secret fourth lake exists, but instead houses Turnback Cave, which contains a portal to the Distortion World and is thus often visited by Giratina.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, as well as the remakes Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Team Galactic attempts to capture all three of the lake guardians. Saturn goes to Lake Valor, where Team Galactic drains the lake by blowing it up with a Galactic Bomb. This is the lake the player must go to first. Despite losing to the player, Team Galactic still successfully captures Azelf. Over at Lake Verity, Mars is leading the operation and easily holding off Professor Rowan and Lucas/Dawn. While the player again manages to defeat Mars, Team Galactic still successfully captures Mesprit. Finally, at Lake Acuity, by the time the player arrives, Jupiter has just defeated Barry and successfully captured Uxie.

When the player later storms Team Galactic HQ, it is discovered that Cyrus used the lake guardians to create the Red Chain so that he could control Dialga and/or Palkia. In Platinum, Cyrus then duplicates this Red Chain with his technology to create a second one, as he intends to control both Dialga and Palkia.

In Diamond, Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl, the lake guardians come to the Spear Pillar when Cyrus summons DialgaDBD or PalkiaPSP and destroy the Red Chain he is using to control it, as their combined power is equal to that of one of the members of the Pokémon of Myth. This prevents Cyrus from creating his new world without spirit. After doing so, they return to their lakes.

In Platinum, the lake guardians come to the Spear Pillar to attempt to balance out the power of Dialga and Palkia; however, the three lake guardians combined can only balance out one of the two, so they are overpowered. As a result, Giratina is angered by the imbalance and is forced to merge the Distortion World with the real world at the Spear Pillar to prevent them from being destroyed. Cyrus, followed by the lake guardians, enter the Distortion World. Inside the Distortion World, the lake guardians assist the player with the Strength puzzle, then return to their lakes.

The three lake guardians are obtainable after the defeat of Team Galactic at Mt. Coronet. They each return to their lakes, and Uxie and Azelf can be caught in the caverns of their lakes; however, when encountering Mesprit in its cave, it flies off and roams the region.

  • Uxie
    Uxie
  • Mesprit
    Mesprit
  • Azelf
    Azelf

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

After beating the Champion, the player can encounter Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf at the Cave of Being, causing them to fly off to various places in Unova, where the player may then battle them. Uxie heads to Nacrene City and is encountered outside of the Nacrene Museum, Mesprit heads to the top of Celestial Tower, and Azelf heads to Route 23 and is found in part of the Strength puzzle; all three are initially invisible. They are encountered at level 65.

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

The lake guardians can be captured at Nameless Cavern, which can only be accessed by soaring in the sky while there are three or more Pokémon with maximum friendship in the party. Only one member appears at a time, depending on the time of day. Mesprit appears from 4:00 am – 7:59 pm, Uxie from 8:00 pm – 8:59 pm, and Azelf from 9:00 pm – 3:59 am.

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

The lake guardians can be captured at the Water World dimension in the Ultra Space Wilds by using Ultra Warp Ride by reaching blue warp holes.

Pokémon Sword and Shield

In The Crown Tundra DLC, the lake guardians can be caught during Dynamax Adventures at Max Lair.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

After being banished from Jubilife Village, the player seeks out the lake guardians at Cogita's advice in order to create the Red Chain, which is inferred to be able to close the space-time rift above Mount Coronet. The three Legendary Pokémon issue trials to the player, the passing of which grants them materials: Uxie's Claw, Mesprit's Plume, and Azelf's Fang. Once all three materials have been obtained, the player goes to the Shrouded Ruins, where the lake guardians appear and use them to forge the Red Chain.

After the credits, the player visits the three lakes again in their pursuit of Arceus's Plates. Once the player has caught all three lake guardians, they are rewarded with the Draco Plate.

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

All three members of the lake guardians can be transferred into Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through Pokémon HOME.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

The three lake guardians are found in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky. They are found in three different lakes and are in charge of protecting three Time Gears.

Pokémon Masters EX

The following sync pairs are formed with the lake guardians in Pokémon Masters EX:

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#001 Scottie & Bettie #0481 Mesprit
Psychic
 Dark
 ★★★★★ Battle Points

In animation

Ash, Dawn, and Brock with the lake guardians in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Pokémon the Series

Main article: Lake guardians (anime)

In Pokémon the Series, the lake guardians do not actually live in the lakes themselves, as revealed by Saturn. Instead, their home lakes are simply gateways to the dimension from which they observe the Pokémon world. They were featured prominently in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

All three lake guardians first appeared in forms similar to souls, floating above their respective lakes, to the main characters in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl. Mesprit appeared to Dawn during the start of her journey in Following a Maiden's Voyage!, Azelf appeared to Ash during the Wallace Cup in Pruning a Passel of Pals!, and Uxie appeared to Brock while he was looking for a Berry in Uncrushing Defeat!. Due to these encounters, all three established a connection to the human they each met.

They appeared in their physical forms for the first time in The Needs of the Three!, wherein, after being hired by Team Galactic, Pokémon Hunter J was able to capture all three of them. Team Galactic was then able to control them using fragments of the Red Chain. With their power, Cyrus was able to summon Dialga and Palkia to the Spear Pillar during the next episode. When the Red Chain fragments were broken by Pikachu, Piplup, and Croagunk, the three were set free from Team Galactic's control. They then helped Ash and his friends stop the effects of summoning Dialga and Palkia.

Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles

The lake guardians reappeared during Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles in Pokémon Journeys: The Series to help Ash, Brock, Dawn, and Goh in stopping a Heatran that had gone out of control due to Team Galactic's actions.

In the manga

The lake guardians in Pokémon Adventures
The lake guardians in Pokémon Pocket Monsters
The lake guardians in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Lake guardians (Adventures)

Similar to the animated series, the lake guardians all have a connection to the three Sinnoh Pokédex holders Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and are sought after by Team Galactic.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

The lake guardians appeared in PMDP13.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

The lake guardians were captured by Team Galactic to create the Red Chain so that they can control the Legendary Dialga. They were eventually freed sometime during the battle between Hareta's Empoleon and Cyrus's Dialga. They helped stop Dialga by breaking the Red Chain.

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team

The lake guardians appeared in BET2.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 湖之眾神 Hú-zhī Zhòngshén
Finnish Järven vartijat
European French Gardiens des lacs
German Hüter der Seen
Italian Guardiani del lago*
Guardiani dei laghi*
Norwegian Innsjøvokterene
Polish Strażnicy Jezior
Brazilian Portuguese Guardiões do lago
European Spanish Guardianes del lago
Vietnamese 3 Pokémon của hồ nước

References

  1. ↑ Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl — Losing Its Lustrous!, Double Team Turnover!, The Battle Finale of Legend!
  2. ↑ Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles
  3. ↑ Pokémon Platinum Version - Nintendo.co.uk
  4. ↑ HIDDEN POWER of masuda - No. 70 (Japanese)

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