Relic Song (move)
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Relic Song いにしえのうた Ancient Song | ||||||||||||
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Relic Song (Japanese: いにしえのうた Ancient Song) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation V. It is the signature move of Meloetta.
Effect
Relic Song deals damage and has a 10% chance of putting the target to sleep. Relic Song hits all adjacent opponents.
When used by Meloetta in battle, it will also cause it to change between its Aria and Pirouette Formes. It cannot be selected by Metronome.
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Learnset
By Move Tutor
In Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, a musician in Café Sonata will make Meloetta remember the move, which, according to the backstory, it had forgotten.
In X and Y, an Ace Trainer in Snowbelle City will teach Relic Song to Meloetta.
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Move Tutor is located in Mauville City.
In Pokémon Sun and Moon, the Move Tutor is located in the Hano Grand Resort.
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0648 | style="text-align:center; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" width="140px" colspan="2" | Undiscovered | style="text-align:center; display:none; background:#Template:Undiscovered egg color;" | Undiscovered | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation. |
In the anime
The user sings an enchanting melody which changes its form. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Used In | Notes | |
Meloetta sings a beautiful melody, engulfing itself in a sphere of light, inside which it changes Formes. The song can greatly hasten the growth rate of plants, causing the sudden growth of leaves, flowers, and fruit. | |||
Recurring Meloetta | PK23 | Debut |
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
The user sings a beautiful melody. | |||
Pokémon | Method | ||
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User | First Chapter Used In | Notes | |
Meloetta sings a beautiful song, releasing a wave of energy that sends its opponents flying. Meloetta can then change its Forme. | |||
A wild Meloetta | A Lost Melody | Debut |
Trivia
- Relic Song is the only move that deals damage and can put the target to sleep, regardless of battle location.
- Secret Power can also do damage and put the opponent to sleep, but only when used in long grass (Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald) or tall grass (Generation IV onward).
- If Meloetta forgets the move, the player can return to the Café Sonata Musician to re-learn it. This will also repeat the cutscene.
- Although Meloetta did not appear, the song was featured in a dance party held by Monsieur Pierre for Pokémon Performers in Party Dancecapades! as well as in XY140.
- A remastering of the song that appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade has also been featured throughout the XY series.
In other languages
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Variations of the move Fire Punch | ||||
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