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'''Meloetta''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メロエッタ''' ''Meloetta'') is a dual-type {{2T|Normal|Psychic}} [[Legendary Pokémon|Mythical Pokémon]].
'''Meloetta''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メロエッタ''' ''Meloetta'') is a dual-type {{2T|Normal|Psychic}} [[Mythical Pokémon]].


While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any Pokémon, it has a [[Form differences#Meloetta|second Forme]] activated by using the [[move]] {{m|Relic Song}} in battle. Its original Forme, '''Aria Forme''', will then become the {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type '''Pirouette Forme'''.
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any Pokémon, it has a [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Meloetta|second Forme]] activated by using the [[move]] {{m|Relic Song}} in battle. Its original Forme, '''Aria Forme''', will then become the {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type '''Pirouette Forme'''.


Meloetta was leaked on a poster of [[M15]] on February 26, 2012, and it was officially revealed by [[Oha Suta]] on March 1, 2012.
Meloetta was leaked on a poster of [[M15]] on February 26, 2012, and it was officially revealed by [[Oha Suta]] on March 1, 2012.


==Biology==
==Biology==
Meloetta seems to be a femininely anthropomorphic figure with {{wp|Bar (music)|musical bar}}-style streaks in its hair, {{wp|quarter note}}s (crotchets) (♩) for its arms and hands, and pupil-less eyes resembling {{wp|whole note}}s (semibreves). It has a jewel on its forehead and a black headpiece that seems to be shaped like a {{wp|clef|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, it has light blue eyes and flowing, wavy hair with light-blue ovals that resemble whole notes. In its Pirouette Forme, it has {{wp|red hair|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 genderless species.
Meloetta seems to be a femininely anthropomorphic figure with {{wp|Bar (music)|musical bar}}-style streaks in its hair, {{wp|quarter note}}s (crotchets) (♩) for its arms and hands and pupil-less eyes resembling {{wp|whole note}}s (semibreves). It has a jewel on its forehead and a black headpiece that seems to be shaped like a {{wp|clef|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, it has light blue eyes and flowing, wavy hair with light-blue ovals that resemble whole notes. In its Pirouette Forme, it has {{wp|red hair|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 genderless 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 {{m|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 {{2t|Normal|Psychic}}-type Pokémon; in its Pirouette Forme, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type Pokémon. It reverts to Aria Forme when [[Recall|switched out]] or when the battle ends. Like many other Legendary Pokémon, Meloetta is capable of becoming invisible.
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.


==History==
Meloetta is able to change forms when it uses the move {{m|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 {{2t|Normal|Psychic}}-type Pokémon; in its Pirouette Forme, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type Pokémon. It reverts to Aria Forme when [[Recall|switched out]] or when the battle ends. Like many other Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, Meloetta is capable of becoming invisible.
Meloetta once played {{m|Relic Song|a song}} and danced so lightly, it filled people's hearts with joy. However, when sorrow darkened the world, Meloetta lost the melody. At the same time, its red shoes were lost somewhere.
 
Upon entering the cafe in [[Castelia City]], a guitarist, who knows of the story, remembers Meloetta's melody. Upon playing it, Meloetta remembers the song that it had danced to.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
====[[Meloetta (anime)]]====
====[[Meloetta (anime)]]====
Meloetta made its debut in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]''. Later, in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'' it appeared in front of [[Cynthia]]'s car, having been attacked by [[Team Rocket]]. It follows {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and Cynthia to [[Undella Town]] and appears again in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]''. It openly reveals itself and even sings after becoming very comfortable around Ash and his friends.  
Meloetta made its debut in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]''. Later, in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'' it appeared in front of [[Cynthia]]'s car, having been attacked by [[Team Rocket]]. It follows {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and Cynthia to [[Undella Town]] and appears again in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]''. It openly reveals itself and even sings after becoming very comfortable around Ash and his friends.


By ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Meloetta had become comfortable enough to challenge {{AP|one of Ash's Pokémon|Krookodile}} to a battle; however, the battle was interrupted by [[Ridley]] who mistakenly believed Ash was attacking it. {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Team Rocket]] later force Meloetta to surrender after threatening Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Its final appearance thus far is in ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'' when it decides to go home with Ridley.
By ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Meloetta had become comfortable enough to challenge {{AP|one of Ash's Pokémon|Krookodile}} to a battle; however, the battle was interrupted by [[Ridley]] who mistakenly believed Ash was attacking it. {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Team Rocket]] later force Meloetta to surrender after threatening Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Its final appearance in the season was in ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'' when it decides to go home with Ridley.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta is the lightest {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} base stat of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} base stat of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} and base stat total of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} and base stat total of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* The red shoes mentioned in the history may be a reference to the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale ''{{wp|The Red Shoes (fairy tale)|The Red Shoes}}''.
* Meloetta was leaked on a poster for ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' during the release of {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.
* Meloetta was leaked on a poster for ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' during the release of {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.
* Meloetta is the first event-exclusive Pokémon to make its anime debut outside the {{pkmn|movies}}.
* Meloetta is the first event-exclusive Pokémon to make its anime debut outside the {{pkmn|movies}}.
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===Origin===
===Origin===
Meloetta's Aria Forme resembles a typical singer with the black headpiece acting like a headset microphone, while the Pirouette Forme resembles a ballerina wearing a tutu and its "hair" curled up in a bun. In this Forme it also shares elements from Spanish {{wp|Flamenco}} dancers. Meloetta's headpiece resembles a stylized {{wp|clef|treble clef}}. It may be also based on a {{wp|muse}}, a mythological entity to whom was attributed, in Ancient Greece, the ability to inspire artistic creation.
Meloetta's Aria Forme resembles a typical singer with the black headpiece acting like a headset microphone, while the Pirouette Forme resembles a ballerina wearing a tutu and its "hair" curled up in a bun. In this Forme it also shares elements from Spanish {{wp|Flamenco}} dancers. Meloetta's headpiece resembles a stylized {{wp|clef|treble clef}}. It may be also based on a {{wp|muse}}, a mythological entity to whom was attributed, in Ancient Greece, the ability to inspire artistic creation.
The guitarist who teaches Meloetta {{m|Relic Song}} 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 fairytale ''{{wp|The Red Shoes (fairy tale)|The Red Shoes}}''.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Meloetta may be a combination of ''{{wp|melody}}'' and ''{{wp|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. It may literally mean ''little melody'', as Italian words are commonly used for musical directions and descriptions.  ''Etta'' could also have derived from the famous jazz singer {{wp|Etta James}}.
Meloetta may be a combination of ''{{wp|melody}}'' and ''{{wp|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 {{wp|Etta James}}.


{{wp|Aria}} is a term now used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually with {{wp|orchestral accompaniment}}, and is commonly used in {{wp|opera}}.
{{wp|Aria}} is a term now used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually with {{wp|orchestral accompaniment}}, and is commonly used in {{wp|opera}}.
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|ko=메로엣타 ''Meroetta''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=美洛耶塔 ''Měiluòyétǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=美洛耶塔 ''Měiluòyétǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
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|fr=Forme Chant
|de=Gesangsform
|it=Forma Canto
|ko=보이스폼 ''Voice Forme''
|es=Forma Lírica}}
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''Pirouette Forme''
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|ja=ステップフォルム ''Step Forme''
|zh_cmn=舞步型態 ''{{tt|Wǔbù Xíngtài|Step Forme}}''{{tt|*|Official website, CoroCoro}}<br>舞步姿態 ''{{tt|Wǔbù Zītài|Step Forme}}''{{tt|*|Official website, CoroCoro}}
|fr=Forme Danse
|de=Tanzform
|it=Forma Danza
|ko=스텝폼 ''Step Forme''
|es=Forma Danza}}
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==Related articles==
* [[Meloetta (anime)]]
* [[Meloetta (Gates to Infinity)]]


==Notes==
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==External links==
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{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: i}} mod 2) = 1||*[http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/meloetta-p Pirouette Forme Meloetta] on Smogon Pokédex}}


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Keldeo #647: Keldeo
Pokémon
#649: Genesect Genesect
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Meloetta (disambiguation).
Meloetta
Melody Pokémon
メロエッタ
Meloetta
#648
Aria Forme
Aria Forme
Pirouette 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
Abilities
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
Undiscovered
Hatch time
21 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}}}
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}}}
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
Body12.png
Footprint
F648.png F000.png
Pirouette Forme
Pokédex color
White
Base friendship
100
External Links

Meloetta (Japanese: メロエッタ Meloetta) is a dual-type Normal/Psychic Mythical Pokémon.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, it 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 M15 on February 26, 2012, and it was officially revealed by Oha Suta on March 1, 2012.

Biology

Meloetta seems to be 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, it 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 genderless 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

Meloetta's Aria Forme in the anime

Major appearances

Meloetta (anime)

Meloetta made its debut in An Epic Defense Force!. Later, in All for the Love of Meloetta! it appeared in front of Cynthia's car, having been attacked by Team Rocket. It follows Ash, Iris, Cilan, and Cynthia to Undella Town and appears again in Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!. It openly reveals itself and even sings after becoming very comfortable around Ash and his friends.

By Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!, Meloetta had become comfortable enough to challenge one of Ash's Pokémon to a battle; however, the battle was interrupted by Ridley who mistakenly believed Ash was attacking it. Giovanni and Team Rocket later force Meloetta to surrender after threatening Ash and Pikachu. Its final appearance in the season was in Unova's Survival Crisis! when it decides to go home with Ridley.

Minor appearances

In the manga

Meloetta's Aria Forme in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Meloetta made its debut 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 Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Meloetta appeared in PMBW29 of Pocket Monsters BW.

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. It will create projectiles that bounce around the stage and reflect off of terrain. It will appear only after playing for at least 8 hours.

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!

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
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
Generation VI
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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Event
Black 2 White 2
Event
Generation VI
X Y
Poké Transporter
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Poké Transporter


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
MD GTI
Eastern Savanna (Mapless Steet), Automatically recruited after clearing the main story
Rumble U
Melodious Woodland: A Lively Concert (Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 6
Rumble World
Plasma Tundra: Waltzing Glade (Special Boss)


In events

Games Event Language/Region Location Level Distribution period
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

Held items

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

Base stats

Aria Forme
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
77
73 - 141 143 - 278
77
73 - 141 143 - 278
128
119 - 198 234 - 390
128
119 - 198 234 - 390
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
Total:
600
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.
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
100
160 - 207 310 - 404
128
119 - 198 234 - 390
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
77
73 - 141 143 - 278
77
73 - 141 143 - 278
128
119 - 198 234 - 390
Total:
600
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.

Type effectiveness

Aria Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
011 Round Normal Special 06060 100100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
066 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
1111 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
1616 Sing Normal Status 0000 05555% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
2121 Teeter Dance Normal Status 0000 100100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
2626 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100100% 15 Cool 1 0  
3131 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
3636 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
4343 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
5050 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 07070 100100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
5757 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
6464 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
7171 Role Play Psychic Status 0000 —% 10 Cute 1 0  
7878 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 Tough 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
8585 Perish Song Normal Status 0000 —% 5 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meloetta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Meloetta
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM01Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM01 Hone Claws Dark Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cute 1 0  
TM03Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM04Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM11Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM15Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM16Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM18Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM20Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM24Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM25Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 Cool 1 0  
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM29Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM30Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM31Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM47Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM49Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM52Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM53Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM56Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM57Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 Beautiful 1 0  
TM62Bag TM Flying Sprite.png TM62 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM63Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM63 Embargo Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM65Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM66Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM67Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM68Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM70Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM71Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM73Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 3 ♥♥♥
TM77Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM85Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM86Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 0  
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM89Bag TM Bug Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM92Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM98Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 Tough 1 0  
TM99Bag TM Fairy Sprite.png TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM04Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM06Bag HM Fighting Sprite.png HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meloetta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Meloetta
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meloetta in Generation VI
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Meloetta in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meloetta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Meloetta
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 Tough 1 0  
X Y OR AS Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15 Tough 2 ♥♥ 1
X Y OR AS Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Gravity Psychic Status —% 5 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Heal Bell Normal Status —% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
X Y OR AS Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
X Y OR AS Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
X Y OR AS Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20 Tough 1 0  
X Y OR AS Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Magic Room Psychic Status —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Recycle Normal Status —% 10 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Relic Song Normal Special 75 100% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Role Play Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Skill Swap Psychic Status —% 10 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Snatch Dark Status —% 10 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Trick Psychic Status 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
X Y OR AS Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1
X Y OR AS Wonder Room Psychic Status —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Meloetta can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Meloetta cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Meloetta
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution or alternate form of Meloetta
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Evolution

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
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Trivia

Origin

Meloetta's Aria Forme resembles a typical singer with the black headpiece acting like a headset microphone, while the Pirouette Forme resembles a ballerina wearing a tutu and its "hair" curled up in a bun. In this Forme it also shares elements from Spanish Flamenco dancers. Meloetta's headpiece resembles a stylized treble clef. It may be also based on a muse, a mythological entity to whom was attributed, in Ancient Greece, the ability to inspire artistic creation.

The guitarist who teaches Meloetta Relic Song 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 fairytale 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.

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). The non-supporting leg can be held in retiré position, or in attitude, arabesque level or second position.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese メロエッタ Meloetta From melody and pirouette, with the feminine suffix -etta
France Flag.png French Meloetta Same as English/Japanese name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Meloetta Same as English/Japanese name
Germany Flag.png German Meloetta Same as English/Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Meloetta Same as English/Japanese name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메로엣타 Meroetta Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 美洛耶塔 Měiluòyétǎ Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Aria Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ボイスフォルム Voice Forme
Mandarin Chinese 歌聲型態 Gēshēng Xíngtài*
歌聲姿態 Gēshēng Zītài*
France Flag.png French Forme Chant
Germany Flag.png German Gesangsform
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Canto
South Korea Flag.png Korean 보이스폼 Voice Forme
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Lírica

Pirouette Forme

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ステップフォルム Step Forme
Mandarin Chinese 舞步型態 Wǔbù Xíngtài*
舞步姿態 Wǔbù Zītài*
France Flag.png French Forme Danse
Germany Flag.png German Tanzform
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Danza
South Korea Flag.png Korean 스텝폼 Step Forme
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Danza


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