Mesprit (Forbidden Light 42) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Mesprit from the Forbidden Light set is an Uncommon card numbered 42. It has 70 HP and features the ability Silent Waves, which adds a strategic edge. Its attack, Mind Splash, offers a unique option in battle. This card blends subtle power with tactical versatility.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Ability: Silent Waves — negates opponent’s Pokémon Resistance if Azelf is in play
• Attack: Mind Splash — base 20 damage, +50 if Uxie is on your Bench
• Flavor Text: It sleeps at the bottom of a lake. Its spirit is said to leave its body to fly on the lake’s surface.
• Illustrator: kodama
• Set: Forbidden Light (sm6)
• Card Number: 42
• Image:

Key Printings

Only one printing is known: the Mesprit from the 2017 Forbidden Light set, card number 42. No alternate printings or reprints are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or special editions are recorded for this Mesprit card. Identification is straightforward via its set code “sm6” and card number 42.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Mesprit card is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability and attack synergize with other Lake Guardians, Azelf and Uxie, suggesting a thematic deck strategy.

Care & Storage Tips

As an uncommon card with unique artwork, store this Mesprit in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight to preserve its colors. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain condition for collection or play.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): Introduced Mesprit as a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon with a synergy-focused ability and attack, emphasizing interaction with other Lake Guardians. The set’s mystical theme is reflected in the card’s flavor text and art style.