How to Catch Uxie, Mesprit and Azelf in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Before starting

   You do not need all eight Gym badges.
   
   But if you prefer, as most people do, you can get the last badge before trying to catch the Lake Trio.
   
   You can even complete the League before you catch them.
   
   It's up to you.
   
   You will also need a Pokémon that knows Surf.
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   Step 2: you will have to have defeated Team Galactic and stopped their plot to destroy the World.

   There is Lake Valor which is on Route 214, there is Lake Acuity which is near Snowpoint City, and there is Lake Verity near Twinleaf Town (your player character's home.) ,, You will see Azelf, Uxie, or Mesprit depending on which lake you went to (Lake Valor for Azelf, Lake Acuity for Uxie, and Lake Verity for Mesprit.) ,, , Of course, you don't have to use these balls, but they are recommended.
   
   Though if you have it at 1 HP you can catch it with multiple pokeballs, at least I caught them with regular pokeballs.
   
   It's not too hard. , When you go to Mesprit to talk to it, you will see its picture (it will be added that you have seen it in your Pokedex.) It will then run away.
   
   Professor Rowan will come up to you and tell you that Mesprit wants to play and to chase it. , But every time you cross a route or try to fly to Mesprit, it will completely change where it is (see tips.) , Quick Balls are recommended once its weakened enough and you encounter it again. ,
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   Step 3: Go to one of the three lakes of Sinnoh.

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   Step 4: When surfing on the lake

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   Step 5: there is a small island with a cave in the middle of the lake

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   Step 6: land there.

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   Step 7: Enter the cave on the land.

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   Step 8: Press A in front of the Pokémon in order to 'talk' to it and initiate a battle.

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   Step 9: If you are battling Azelf

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    Step 10: or Uxie

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    Step 11: weaken them to a significant level and then (if you wish

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    Step 12: ) give them a status (Sleep or Paralysis works best for it.)

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    Step 13: Throw Dusk Balls (as you are in a cave

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    Step 14: these will be effective

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    Step 15: ) Ultra Balls (these are good anyway

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    Step 16: ) and Timer Balls (if the battle has lasted over 30 to 40 turns.)

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    Step 17: It's recommended to catch Mesprit before Uxie and Azelf

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    Step 18: or after Uxie and Azelf.

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    Step 19: You can use your Map Marker Poketch App in order to see where Mesprit is at that current time.

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    Step 20: When you attempt to catch Mesprit

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    Step 21: you can use Mean Look (although you need a very fast Pokémon to do so

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    Step 22: like for example

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    Step 23: a Golbat) to prevent from running away every time you attack or attempt to catch it.

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    Step 24: Enjoy your Lake Trio.

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