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Meloetta
Melody Pokémon |
メロエッタ
Meloetta |
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#648 |
Aria Forme |
Pirouette Forme |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Types
Aria Forme |
Pirouette Forme |
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
30840 - 31096 steps
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
Aria Forme |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Meloetta (Japanese: メロエッタ Meloetta) is a dual-type Normal/Psychic Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Meloetta has a second Forme activated by using the move Relic Song in battle. Its original Forme, Aria Forme, will then become the Normal/Fighting-type Pirouette Forme.
Meloetta was leaked on a poster of the fifteenth Pokémon movie, Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice, on February 26, 2012, and it was officially revealed by Oha Suta on March 1, 2012.
Biology
Meloetta is a Pokémon that has a femininely anthropomorphic figure with musical bar-style streaks in its hair, quarter notes (crotchets) (♩) for its arms and hands and pupil-less eyes resembling whole notes (semibreves). It has a jewel on its forehead and a black headpiece that seems to be shaped like a treble clef which doubles as an attached microphone such as one often used by singers. Its ovular head seems to be ⅓ 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. In its Pirouette Forme, it has auburn hair that seems to be stylized in a high bun and red eyes. In either Forme, its midriff and eyes match its hair. It is a gender-unknown species.
According to artists in Unova, 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 is able to change forms when it uses the move Relic Song, which changes its form from Aria Forme to its Pirouette Forme, or vice versa. In its Aria Forme, Meloetta can sing beautiful songs. While in its Pirouette Forme, Meloetta can perform graceful dances. In its Aria Forme, it is a dual-type Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon; in its Pirouette Forme, it is a dual-type Normal/Fighting-type Pokémon. It reverts to Aria Forme when switched out or when the battle ends. Like many other Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, Meloetta is capable of becoming invisible.
In the anime
Main series
Aria Forme Meloetta in the
anime
Pirouette Forme Meloetta in the anime
Major appearances
Meloetta (anime)
Meloetta debuted in An Epic Defense Force!, but it began following Ash and his friends in All for the Love of Meloetta! and revealed itself to the group in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!.
Minor appearances
A Meloetta appeared in its Aria Forme in the opening sequence of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
GOTCHA!
A Meloetta briefly appeared in its Aria Forme as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Aria Forme Meloetta in
Pokémon Adventures
Pirouette Forme Meloetta in Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters BW
A Meloetta appeared in PMBW29.
Pokémon Adventures
Meloetta debuted in With a Little Help from My Friends, where it was attracted to the flute music made by Bianca. After sneaking aboard the Battle Subway train, Meloetta found its way to Café Sonata, only to be attacked by a group of wild Vullaby. After finding out what happened, White protected Meloetta while Bianca decided to take a guitar and play with Meloetta in place of the Guitarist that was injured in the chaos.
With her skills in music, Bianca helped Meloetta remember the Relic Song that it had long since forgotten. Meloetta uses 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 a Poké Ball summon in the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. In the games, it uses Echoed Voice, taking the form of orbs that bounce around the stage and reflect off of terrain. It will appear only after playing for at least eight hours.
Meloetta trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
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 a Spirit in Aria Forme.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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Unova
BW: #154 |
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Unova
B2W2: #299 |
Black |
Its melodies are sung with a special vocalization method that can control the feelings of those who hear it. |
White |
Many famous songs have been inspired by the melodies that Meloetta plays. |
Black 2 |
The melodies sung by Meloetta have the power to make Pokémon that hear them happy or sad. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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Hoenn
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X |
The melodies sung by Meloetta have the power to make Pokémon that hear them happy or sad. |
Y |
Its melodies are sung with a special vocalization method that can control the feelings of those who hear it. |
Omega Ruby |
The melodies sung by Meloetta have the power to make Pokémon that hear them happy or sad. |
Alpha Sapphire |
Its melodies are sung with a special vocalization method that can control the feelings of those who hear it. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
Generation V |
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MD GTI |
Automatically recruited after clearing the main story |
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Rumble U |
Melodious Woodland: A Lively Concert (Boss) |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: Take on Escalation Battles (Aria Forme)
Event: Meloetta Appears (Pirouette Forme) |
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Rumble World |
Plasma Tundra: Waltzing Glade (Special Boss) |
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Picross |
Area 21: Stage 13 (As a Mythical Pokémon) (Aria Forme only) |
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In events
BWB2W2 |
Cinema Meloetta |
Japanese |
Japan and Taiwan |
15 |
July 1 to October 5, 2012 |
BWB2W2 |
Cinema Meloetta |
Korean |
South Korea |
15 |
December 19, 2012 to February 28, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Spring 2013 Meloetta |
English |
Europe, the Americas, and Australia |
50 |
February 23 to April 19, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Spring 2013 Meloetta |
French |
Europe, the Americas, and Australia |
50 |
February 23 to April 19, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Spring 2013 Meloetta |
German |
Europe, the Americas, and Australia |
50 |
February 23 to April 19, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Spring 2013 Meloetta |
Italian |
Europe, the Americas, and Australia |
50 |
February 23 to April 19, 2013 |
BWB2W2 |
Spring 2013 Meloetta |
Spanish |
Europe, the Americas, and Australia |
50 |
February 23 to April 19, 2013 |
XYORAS |
Pokémon 20th Anniversary Meloetta |
American region |
Online |
100 |
December 1 to 24, 2016 |
XYORAS |
Pokémon 20th Anniversary Meloetta |
PAL region |
Online |
100 |
December 1 to 24, 2016 |
SMUSUM |
Full Force Meloetta |
Japanese region |
Online |
15 |
December 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018 |
SMUSUM |
2018 World Championships Meloetta |
All |
United States |
50 |
August 24 to 26, 2018 |
Held items
Game |
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Star Piece (100%) |
Events* |
PP Max (100%) |
Metronome (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Aria Forme
Stat |
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At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
100
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160 - 207 |
310 - 404 |
Attack:
77
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73 - 141 |
143 - 278 |
Defense:
77
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73 - 141 |
143 - 278 |
Sp. Atk:
128
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119 - 198 |
234 - 390 |
Sp. Def:
128
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119 - 198 |
234 - 390 |
Speed:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Total:
600
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pirouette Forme
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
100
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160 - 207 |
310 - 404 |
Attack:
128
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119 - 198 |
234 - 390 |
Defense:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Sp. Atk:
77
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73 - 141 |
143 - 278 |
Sp. Def:
77
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73 - 141 |
143 - 278 |
Speed:
128
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119 - 198 |
234 - 390 |
Total:
600
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Aria Forme
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 2×.
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Pirouette Forme
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Meloetta's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Aria Forme
Pirouette Forme
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds |
Base HP: 59 |
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Base Attack: 84 |
Base Defense: 56 |
Base Speed: 80 |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 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 |
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Evolution
Forms
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V. |
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Generation VI |
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X |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Meloetta images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Pirouette Forme Meloetta is the lightest Fighting-type Pokémon.
- Meloetta was leaked on a poster for Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice during the release of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
- Meloetta is the only Mythical Pokémon to not have a starring role in a movie, excluding Phione if it is considered one.
- The effort value yields of each of Meloetta's Formes—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 a Star Piece when encountered in the wild in Pokémon Black and White. However, Meloetta cannot be found in the wild in those games.
Origin
Meloetta may be based on a muse, a fake character in Greek fake history with the ability to inspire artistic thinking. Meloetta may also be seen as a personification of music since its design has multiple references to musical notation: its headpiece resembles a stylized treble clef, its fingerless hands and slim arms are shaped after musical notes, and its hair resembles staff lines with bar lines.
Meloetta's Aria Forme resembles a typical singer, with the black headpiece acting like 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 by Nefertiti in her namesake sculpture. This Forme also has elements of Spanish Flamenco dancers.
The guitarist who teaches Meloetta Relic Song in the Generation 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 the Hans Christian Andersen fairy-tale The Red Shoes.
Name origin
Meloetta may be a combination of melody and pirouette (a type of movement in ballet). Etta is also a common feminine Italian suffix meaning little and may refer to Meloetta's feminine appearance and diminutive size. Etta could also have derived from the famous jazz singer Etta James.
Aria is a term now used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually with orchestral accompaniment, and is commonly used in opera.
A pirouette (French for to 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 |
From melody and pirouette, with the feminine 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 |
메로엣타 Meroetta |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
美洛耶塔 Měiluòyétǎ |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
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[hide]More languages |
Russian |
Мелоэтта Meloetta |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
เมโลเอตตา Meloetta |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Meloetta (anime)
- Meloetta (Gates to Infinity)
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- Mythical Pokémon
External links
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