Lake guardians (Adventures)

Mesprit, Uxie and Azelf in Pokémon Adventures.

The lake guardians are a group of three Legendary Pokémon consisting of Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf that reside in the three lakes of Sinnoh; Lake Acuity, Lake Verity and Lake Valor respectively. They each connected with the Pokédex holders of Sinnoh; Platinum, Diamond, and Pearl respectively.

Mesprit

Mesprit エムリット Emrit

Mesprit

Debuts in Tackling Tangrowth Gender Genderless Ability Levitate Current location Lake Verity

This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Mesprit (Japanese: エムリット Emrit) was the first of the lake guardians to be mentioned. It chose to connect with Diamond because of his strong emotional control.

History

Diamond & Pearl arc

Mesprit appeared in the form of a soul hovering above Lake Verity in a flashback of Diamond's childhood in Dramatic Drapion & Crafty Kricketune I. Later, after finding out that Team Galactic intends to capture the lake guardians for their evil purposes, the Sinnoh Pokédex holders all set out to the three lakes to try to stop them. Diamond was sent to Lake Verity where he faced Mars. When the Galactic bomb had reached its target and blown up Lake Valor, Mesprit had awoken and flew out of its cave. The Emotion Pokémon attempted to escape but was surrounded by Team Galactic's Staravia and was the second to be captured. Despite being captured Diamond was able to hold on to its restraint and snuck into Team Galactic's base.

After placing the trio in individual traps, Cyrus reveals that he intends to create a Red Chain that can capture Time and Space and create a new world. The trio suffered as Cyrus creates the first Red Chain from their gems, afterwards they were given rest. While this happened the Sinnoh Pokédex holders managed to infiltrate the Team Galactic HQ in order to free the lake guardians. They manage to reach the room where the lake guardians are being held and went to their respective Pokémon due to the fog. However they are prevented from freeing them by the Advanced level Grunt's Pokémon. Eventually, they decided to give up their Pokédexes to the Advanced level Grunt's Pokémon, managing to distract them long enough to free Mesprit, Uxie and Azelf. Now freed, the lake guardians make their escape into the air.

Platinum arc

In the Platinum arc, the lake guardians are watching as Saturn, Mars and Jupiter enter the portal Giratina made, glancing at each on what to do next. Later they appear alongside the Advanced level Grunt in the Distortion World, Mesprit returns Diamond his Pokédex, which he had given up during their distraction. The Grunt revealed that he had stolen the Pokédexes only because he had been under the mind control of Sird. He reveals that the three had found him, as to answer his call, knowing that the Pokédexes were exchanged for their freedom. It later participated in the battle against Giratina and Darkrai, which were being controlled by Charon. Mesprit along with several other Legendaries fell asleep due to Darkrai, but were quickly awakened with the help of Shaymin's Worry Seed. Soon enough the battle was over, Uxie and the others had exited the Distortion World through the portal Giratina made to Sunyshore City. After Giratina had left through its portal, the Lake guardians each went back to their respective lakes.

Personality and characteristics

Mesprit understands the concept of justice and has a sense of duty, risking itself to act. It also cares for the other guardians as well, coming to aid them when one had been attacked. Like the others it is usually seen with a serious expression, it has however smiled on occasion. Being the representation of emotions, Mesprit had connected with Diamond, having helped him when he was lost at Lake Verity when he was younger.

Like the others Mesprit is able to levitate and fly at high speeds. Mesprit is able to use its tails as extra limbs, giving Diamond his Pokédex. The lake guardians are connected through an invisible bond, having been said that they were born from a single egg, thus are able to communicate with each other. Mesprit is able to leave its body as spirit without dying and return to the body at will.

Azelf

Azelf アグノム Agnome

Azelf

Debuts in Tackling Tangrowth Gender Genderless Ability Levitate Current location Lake Valor

This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Azelf (Japanese: アグノム Agnome) is the second lake guardian to be mentioned. It chose to connect with Pearl because of his strong unbending will.

History

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Dramatic Drapion & Crafty Kricketune II, after being dropped on the small island by a Staraptor, Pearl sees the reflection of Azelf in the small pond inside of the island cave which he remembers in Tackling Tangrowth. Azelf appeared as a beam of light, saving Diamond and Platinum from two scientists. Later, after finding out that Team Galactic intends to capture the lake guardians for their evil purposes, the Sinnoh Pokédex holders all set out to the three lakes to try to stop them. Pearl was sent to Lake Valor where he faced Saturn. When the Galactic bomb had reached its target and blown up Lake Valor, awakening Azelf. The Willpower Pokémon attempted to escape by flashing a light but was surrounded and caught by one of Team Galactic's Machamp and was the last to be captured.

After placing the trio in individual traps, Cyrus reveals that he intends to create a Red Chain that can capture Time and Space and create a new world. The trio suffered as Cyrus creates the first Red Chain from their gems, afterwards they were given rest. While this happened the Sinnoh Pokédex holders managed to infiltrate the Team Galactic HQ in order to free the lake guardians. They manage to reach the room where the lake guardians are being held and went to their respective Pokémon due to the fog. However they are prevented from freeing them by the Advanced level Grunt's Pokémon. Eventually, they decided to give up their Pokédexes to the Advanced level Grunt's Pokémon, managing to distract them long enough to free Azelf, Mesprit, and Uxie. Now freed, the lake guardians make their escape into the air.

Platinum arc

In the Platinum arc, the lake guardians are watching as Saturn, Mars and Jupiter enter the portal Giratina made, glancing at each on what to do next. Later they appear alongside the Advanced level Grunt in the Distortion World, Uxie returns Pearl his Pokédex, which he had given up during their distraction. The Grunt revealed that he had stolen the Pokédexes only because he had been under the mind control of Sird. He reveals that the three had found him, as to answer his call, knowing that their freedom was in exchange for the Pokédexes. It later participated in the battle against Giratina and Darkrai, which were being controlled by Charon. Azelf along with several other Legendaries became asleep due to Darkrai, but were quickly awakened with the help of Shaymin's Worry Seed. Soon enough the battle was over, Uxie and the others had exited the Distortion World through the portal Giratina made to Sunyshore City. After Giratina had left through its portal, the Lake guardians each went back to their respective lakes.

Personality and characteristics

Azelf understands the concept of justice and has a sense of duty, risking itself to act. It also cares for the other guardians as well, calling the others when it had been attacked. It is usually seen with a serious expression, however like the others it does smile on some occasions. Azelf represents willpower, thus it had connected with Pearl when he was at Lake Valor, which he understood on why it was important to protect them.

Azelf is able to levitate and fly at high speeds. It is capable of emitting a bright light from its tails. The lake guardians are connected through an invisible bond, having been said that they were born from a single egg, thus are able to communicate with each other. Azelf is able to use its tails as extra limbs, giving Pearl his Pokédex. Azelf is able to leave its body as spirit without dying and return to the body at will, appearing as a reflection in the pond within its cave at Lake Valor.

Uxie

Uxie ユクシー Yuxie

Uxie

Debuts in Tackling Tangrowth Gender Genderless Ability Levitate Current location Lake Acuity

This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Uxie (Japanese: ユクシー Yuxie) is the last of the lake guardians to be mentioned. It chose to connect with Platinum because of her great wisdom.

History

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Stopping Sableye, Platinum as a child, had once been to Lake Acuity and saw Uxie, although she had no recollection of such an event in the present. Later, after finding out that Team Galactic intends to capture the lake guardians for their evil purposes, the Sinnoh Pokédex holders all set out to the three lakes to try to stop them. Platinum went to Lake Acuity where she faced Jupiter. When the Galactic bomb had reached its target and blown up Lake Valor, Uxie had awoken and flew out of its cave. The Knowledge Pokémon attempted to escape but was surrounded by Jupter's Tangrowth and was the first to be captured.

After placing the trio in individual traps, Cyrus reveals that he intends to create a Red Chain that can capture Time and Space and create a new world. The trio suffered as Cyrus creates the first Red Chain from their gems, afterwards they were given rest. While this happened the Sinnoh Pokédex holders managed to infiltrate the Team Galactic HQ in order to free the lake guardians. They manage to reach the room where the lake guardians are being held and went to their respective Pokémon due to the fog. However they are prevented from freeing them by the Advanced level Grunt's Pokémon. Eventually, they decided to give up their Pokédexes to the Advanced level Grunt's Pokémon, managing to distract them long enough to free Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf. Now freed, the lake guardians make their escape into the air.

Platinum arc

In the Platinum arc, the lake guardians are watching as Saturn, Mars and Jupiter enter the portal Giratina made, glancing at each on what to do next. Later they appear alongside the Advanced level Grunt in the Distortion World, Uxie returns Platinum her Pokédex, which she had given up during their distraction. The Grunt revealed that he had stolen the Pokédexes only because he had been under the mind control of Sird. He reveals that the three had found him, as to answer his call, knowing that their freedom costed the exchange of their Pokédexes. It later participated in the battle against Giratina and Darkrai, which were being controlled by Charon. Uxie along with several other Legendaries became asleep due to Darkrai, but were quickly awakened with the help of Shaymin's Worry Seed. Soon enough the battle was over, Uxie and the others had exited the Distortion World through the portal Giratina made to Sunyshore City. After Giratina had left through its portal, the Lake guardians each went back to their respective lakes.

Personality and characteristics

Uxie understands the concept of justice and has a sense of duty, risking itself to act. It also cares for the other guardians as well, coming to aid them when one had been attacked. Like the others it is usually seen with a serious expression, however it does smile on some occasions. Uxie is the representation of knowledge, thus had connected with Platinum when she had first visited Lake Acuity when she was younger.

Like the others Uxie's spirit can leave its body without dying and return to the body at will. It is able to levitate and fly at high speeds. It always has its eyes closed as it can wipe out the memory of those who see its eyes. Uxie is able to use its tails as extra limbs, giving Platinum her Pokédex. The lake guardians are connected through an invisible bond, having been said that they were born from a single egg, thus are able to communicate with each other.

Related articles

• For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf.
• Lake guardians

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