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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeMeloetta (disambiguation).

Meloetta Melody Pokémon メロエッタ Meloetta #0648 Aria Forme Pirouette Forme Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Normal Psychic Aria Forme Normal Fighting Pirouette Forme Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Ability Serene Grace Cacophony Pirouette Forme Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Pirouette Forme Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3(1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Aria Forme 0'0" 0 m Pirouette Forme 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 14.3 lbs. 6.5 kg Aria Forme 0 lbs. 0 kg Pirouette Forme 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 270	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Aria Forme 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 1 Speed Pirouette Forme 0 HP 1 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Pirouette Forme
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 100
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Meloetta (Japanese:メロエッタMeloetta) is a dual-typeNormal/PsychicMythical Pokémon introduced inGeneration V.

While it is not known toevolve into or from any Pokémon, Meloetta has twoforms: its default form,Aria Forme, and a second form, theNormal/Fighting-typePirouette Forme. Meloetta changes forms when it uses the moveRelic Song during abattle and reverts to Aria Forme whenswitched out or when the battle ends.

Meloetta was leaked on a poster for the fifteenthPokémon movie,Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, on February 26, 2012, and was officially revealed byOha Suta on March 1, 2012.

InPokémon the Series: Black & White, it is associated with theforces of nature.

Biology

Meloetta is aPokémon that has a femininely anthropomorphic figure withmusical bar-style streaks in its hair,quarter notes (crotchets) (♩) for its arms and hands and pupil-less eyes resemblingwhole notes (semibreves). It has a jewel on its forehead and a black headpiece that seems to be shaped like atreble clef, which doubles as an attached microphone such as one often used by singers. Its ovular head seems to be a third of its body's height and about half its height in width. In its Aria Forme, Meloetta has light blue eyes and flowing, wavy hair with light-blue ovals that resemble whole notes. Its midriff and eyes match the Aria Forme's hair. It is agender-unknown species.

In its Aria Forme, Meloetta can sing beautiful songs. According to artists inUnova, Meloetta's beautiful music and dance inspired many works of art, music, and songs. This made the Pokémon popular among both musicians and dancers. Meloetta's melody has a special vocalization method. Meloetta's melody can control the feelings of those who hear it. It can make both humans and Pokémon feel happy or sad through this method. The song can alsounseal ancient ruins such as theAbyssal Ruins. At one point, Meloetta can lose its signature melody and ability to dance should the world be filled with sorrow. Like many otherLegendary andMythical Pokémon, Meloetta is capable of flying and temporarily turning invisible. Meloetta's song can be channeled tosummon and control the original threeforces of nature Pokémon in connection with theReveal Glass. However, this process can cause Meloetta agonizing pain in the process.

Meloetta is theonly known Pokémon capable of learning the moveRelic Song, which allows it to change forms.

Forms

Meloetta has two forms it can change between: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme.

In its Pirouette Forme, it hasauburn hair that seems to be stylized in a high bun and red eyes. Its midriff and eyes match its hair. It also assumes a constant dance pose.

Pirouette Forme Meloetta can perform graceful dances instead of singing. This form of Meloetta can captivate anyone who watches its enchanting dance steps. Pirouette Forme Meloetta can change back to Aria Forme by using its singing voice or when the battle ends.

Aria Forme	Pirouette Forme

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

In events

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
HOME	Shiny Meloetta	Worldwide	hide	50	October 16, 2024 onwards

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Black	White	Star Piece (100%)
Events*		PP Max (100%)	Metronome (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Aria Forme

Pirouette Forme

Type effectiveness

Aria Forme

Pirouette Forme

Learnset

Meloetta is available inScarlet and Violet andLegends Z-A Version 2.0.0+.

Byleveling up

SV

ZA

ByTM

SV

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM003 TM003 Fake Tears Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM019 TM019 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 00—}}—% 15 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM067 TM067 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM068 TM068 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM069 TM069 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM073 TM073 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM080 TM080 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM167 TM167 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM178 TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM192 TM192 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM212 TM212 Triple Axel Ice Physical 02020 090}}90% 10 TM213 TM213 Coaching Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM227 TM227 Alluring Voice Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Meloetta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Meloetta Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

ZA

Generation IX Other generations: V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   CD  TM003 TM003 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 8 TM006 TM006 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 18 TM008 TM008 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 10 TM009 TM009 Flip Turn Water Physical 06060 12 TM010 TM010 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 7 TM016 TM016 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM017 TM017 Protect Normal Status 0000— 15 TM018 TM018 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 10 TM019 TM019 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 8 TM020 TM020 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 8 TM023 TM023 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 7 TM024 TM024 Ice Punch Ice Physical 07575 7 TM026 TM026 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 8 TM027 TM027 Swift Normal Special 06060 5 TM029 TM029 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 7 TM030 TM030 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 15 TM032 TM032 Double Team Normal Status 0000— 15 TM035 TM035 Endure Normal Status 0000— 12 TM044 TM044 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 20 TM045 TM045 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 10 TM047 TM047 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 12 TM055 TM055 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 20 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 8 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 7 TM063 TM063 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 8 TM065 TM065 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 10 TM067 TM067 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 8 TM071 TM071 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 8 TM074 TM074 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 8 TM082 TM082 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 12 TM085 TM085 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 10 TM092 TM092 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 8 TM099 TM099 Metronome Normal Status 0000— 4 TM102 TM102 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 12 TM103 TM103 Work Up Normal Status 0000— 15 TM106 TM106 Thunder Electric Special 110110 10 TM107 TM107 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 12 TM108 TM108 Comet Punch Normal Physical 03030 6 TM109 TM109 Facade Normal Physical 07070 7 TM111 TM111 Sing Normal Status 0000— 6 TM113 TM113 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 6 TM125 TM125 Mimic Normal Status 0000— 6 TM127 TM127 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 7 TM130 TM130 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 6 TM131 TM131 Drain Punch Fighting Physical 07575 7 TM144 TM144 Triple Axel Ice Physical 04040 10 TM151 TM151 Petal Dance Grass Special 04040 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Meloetta Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Meloetta Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Bybreeding

Side game data

Aria Forme

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced byLudicolo Connected to:Ludicolo Connection Orb Set: 10 Phrases Normal Yes! The power of music is infinite! Come on! Sing with me! Low HP (< 50%) A time like this calls for good music! Nothing beats good music!
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 59 Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 60 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Six Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 80 - 130 10 #646 Mega Boost++ Fills the Mega Gauge of same type of Pokémon even more. Swappable Skill(s): Quirky++
Pokémon GO Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 250 Base Defense: 225 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks:Quick Attack,Confusion Charged Attacks:Psyshock,Thunderbolt,Dazzling Gleam,Hyper Beam

Pirouette Forme

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced byLudicolo Connected to:Ludicolo Connection Orb Set: 10 Phrases Normal Yes! The power of music is infinite! Come on! Sing with me! Low HP (< 50%) A time like this calls for good music! Nothing beats good music!

Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 59 Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 80

Pokémon Shuffle Fighting Attack Power: 80 - 130 10 #646 Nosedive Sometimes deals a lot more damage.

Pokémon GO Base HP: 225 Base Attack: 269 Base Defense: 188 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks:Quick Attack,Low Kick Charged Attacks:Close Combat,Fire Punch,Ice Punch,Hyper Beam

Form data

Meloetta has two interchangeable forms: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. The two forms have differenttypes, with Aria Forme beingNormal/Psychic and Pirouette Forme beingNormal/Fighting. Theirbase stats also differ, with Pirouette Forme having higherAttack,Defense, andSpeed but lowerSpecial Attack andSpecial Defense than Aria Forme.

Meloetta startsbattles in Aria Forme. If it uses the moveRelic Song, it changes form, either from Aria Forme to Pirouette Forme or vice versa. It reverts to Aria Forme if withdrawn. Outside of battle, Meloetta will always be in its Aria Forme.

InPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity andPokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, if Meloetta has Relic Song learned, it will be able to select its Pirouette Forme upon entering a dungeon as opposed to its Aria Forme. Changing Formes modifies its type and applies a hidden +2stat stage modifier to its dominant attacking stat and a -2 modifier to its lesser attacking stat.

UsingRelic Song Aria Forme Meloetta  Normal  Psychic

Relic Song ↔

UsingRelic Song Pirouette Forme Meloetta  Normal  Fighting

Meloetta Aria Forme  Normal  Psychic  Serene Grace UseRelic Song HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 100 77 77 128 128 90

Meloetta Pirouette Forme  Normal  Fighting  Serene Grace UseRelic Song HP Atk Def SpA SpD Spe 100 128 90 77 77 128

Evolution data

Unevolved Meloetta  Normal  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please seeMeloetta images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Meloetta (anime)

Meloetta debuted inAn Epic Defense Force!, but it began followingAsh andhis friends inAll for the Love of Meloetta! and revealed itself to the group inPiplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!. It stayed with the group for most of their stay inUndella Town, during which it was targeted byTeam Rocket for their Operation Tempest, due to its connection with theAbyssal Ruins and theReveal Glass.

Minor appearances

A Meloetta appeared in its Aria Forme in the opening sequence ofVolcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

GOTCHA!

A Meloetta briefly appeared in its Aria Forme as a silhouette inGOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pocket Monsters BW

A Meloetta appeared inPMBW29.

Pokémon Adventures

Meloetta debuted inWith a Little Help from My Friends, where it was attracted to the flute music made byBianca inAnville Town. After sneaking aboard theBattle Subway train, Meloetta found its way toCafé Sonata, only to be attacked by a group of wildVullaby. After finding out what happened,White protected Meloetta while Bianca decided to take a guitar and play with Meloetta in place of theGuitarist who was injured in the chaos.

With her skills in music, Bianca helped Meloetta remember theRelic Song that it had long since forgotten. Meloetta used the attack to transform into its Pirouette Forme and defeat the wild Vullaby group. Afterward, it said its goodbyes to White and Bianca and left.

In the TCG

Main article:Meloetta (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

Meloetta in its Aria Forme appears as aPoké Ball summon in the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. In the games, it usesEchoed Voice, taking the form of orbs that bounce around the stage and reflect off of terrain. In the 3DS version, it will appear only after playing for at least eight hours while in the Wii U version, players must beat the 1P version ofAll-Star Mode asLucario on Normal or Hard difficulty

Meloetta also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.

Trophy information

NA:A Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon, Meloetta can change its Forme by using Relic Song. In Smash Bros., Meloetta appears in its Aria Forme, using an attack called Echoed Voice to send waves of sound bouncing around the stage. The more walls and platforms, the harder this is to avoid.

PAL:This Normal- and Psychic-type Pokémon has the ability to change Forme mid-battle by using Relic Song. Appearing this game in its Aria Forme, it uses Echoed Voice to send echoes shooting up and down the stage, reflecting off walls and platforms. The more obstacles there are on a stage, the harder it is to avoid!

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Meloetta returns as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. It attacks by singing notes that hurt opponents if they are touched by them. Meloetta also appears as aSpirit in Aria Forme.

Trivia

• Meloetta was leaked on a poster forKyurem VS. The Sword of Justice during the release ofPokémon Black 2 and White 2.
• Theeffort valueyields of each of Meloetta'sforms—1 Special Attack, 1 Special Defense, and 1 Speed in Aria Forme and 1 Attack, 1 Defense, and 1 Speed in Pirouette Forme—are both unique.
  • Meloetta is also the only Pokémon to have more than one unique effort value yield.
• Meloetta is programmed to always hold aStar Piece when encountered in thewild inPokémon Black and White. However, Meloetta cannot be found in the wild in those games.

Origin

Meloetta may be based on amuse, a goddess inGreek mythology with the ability to inspire artistic creation. Meloetta may also be seen as a personification of music since its design has multiple references tomusical notation: its headpiece resembles a stylizedtreble clef, its fingerless hands and slim arms are shaped aftermusical notes, and its hair resemblesstaff lines withbar lines.

Meloetta's Aria Forme resembles a typical singer, with the black headpiece resembling a headset microphone.

Meloetta's Pirouette Forme resembles a ballerina wearing a tutu, with its "hair" curled up in a bun, or possibly the headdress worn byNefertiti in her namesakesculpture. This form may also take inspiration from SpanishFlamenco dancers.

Its transformation between forms, particularly inPokémon the Series, is reminiscent of amagical girltransformation sequence.

The guitarist who teaches MeloettaRelic Song in theGeneration V games mentions that it lost its red shoes at the same time that sorrow darkened the world and it lost the song it had danced to. This may be a reference to theHans Christian Andersen fairy taleThe Red Shoes.

Name origin

Meloetta may be a combination ofmelody,pirouette (a type of movement in ballet),operetta,arietta, and the Italian feminine diminutive suffix-etta.

Aria is a term now used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually withorchestral accompaniment, and is commonly used inopera.

Apirouette (French forto whirl) is a controlled turn on one leg, starting with one or both legs in plié and rising onto demi-pointe (usually for men) or pointe (usually for women).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese メロエッタMeloetta Frommelody,pirouette, and the Italian feminine diminutive suffix-etta French Meloetta Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Meloetta Same as English/Japanese name German Meloetta Same as English/Japanese name Italian Meloetta Same as English/Japanese name Korean 메로엣타Meloetta Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 美洛耶塔Měiluòyétǎ Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 美洛耶塔Méihlok'yèhtaap Transcription of Japanese name

More languages Hindi मेलोएटाMeloetta Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian МелоэттаMeloetta Transcription of English name Thai เมโลเอตตาMeloetta Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Meloetta (anime)
• Meloetta (Gates to Infinity)
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• List of event Pokémon with in-game effects
• Mythical Pokémon