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[[File:Lake | [[File:Lake Guardians Legends Arceus.png|thumb|right|250px|Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}]] | ||
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: '''{{ | 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]]. | ||
==Shared design== | ==Shared design== | ||
All three are {{type|Psychic}} and have the [[Ability]] {{a|Levitate}}. Starting in | 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=== | ===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). | 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). | 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 | 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]] 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 | The following are the lake guardians' level-up movesets from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}. | ||
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===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire=== | ===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire=== | ||
The lake | 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 | 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 | In [[The Crown Tundra]] DLC, the lake guardians can be caught during [[Dynamax Adventure]]s at [[Max Lair]]. | ||
===Pokémon Legends: Arceus=== | ===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 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}}' [[Plate | 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 Mystery Dungeon=== | ===Pokémon Mystery Dungeon=== | ||
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** 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 anime characters 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". 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". | * 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 [[:Category:Moves that cause the user to faint|moves that cause the user to faint]] at level 77 in [[Generation VIII]] (level 76 from [[Generation IV]] to [[Generation VII|VII]]). | * 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 as each other, except that: | * The lake guardians learn the same TM moves and Move Tutor moves as each other, except that: | ||
** Only Uxie can learn {{m|Giga Drain}}, {{m|Solar Beam}} (both damaging {{type|Grass}} moves), {{m|Heal Bell}}, and {{m|Foul Play}}. | ** Only Uxie can learn {{m|Giga Drain}}, {{m|Solar Beam}} (both damaging {{type|Grass}} moves), {{m|Heal Bell}}, and {{m|Foul Play}}. | ||
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== | ==See also== | ||
* {{p|Uxie}} | * {{p|Uxie}} | ||
* {{p|Mesprit}} | * {{p|Mesprit}} | ||
* {{p|Azelf}} | * {{p|Azelf}} | ||
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{{Legendary groups}} | {{Legendary groups}} | ||
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[[de:Seen-Trio]] | [[de:Seen-Trio]] | ||