Relic Song (move)
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.
Relic Song is a sound-based move.
If successfully used by Meloetta (affecting at least one Pokémon), it will also cause Meloetta to change between its Aria and Pirouette Formes, changing its type, base stats, and EV yield. However, if Meloetta's Ability is changed to Sheer Force, Sheer Force removes Relic Song's form-changing effect.
Generation V
If used on a Pokémon behind a substitute, it hits that Pokémon's substitute.
Generation VI onwards
Relic Song can now hit Pokémon even if they are behind a substitute.
Generation VIII
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Relic Song cannot be selected in a battle.
Generation IX
If Meloetta Terastallizes, the type-changing effect of Relic Song will be nullified.
Description
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Learnset
By leveling up
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No Eggs Discovered | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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. |
By Move Tutor
Various Move Tutors will teach Relic Song to a Meloetta. According to interface text during the scene in Generation V, Meloetta once knew Relic Song and had forgotten it. The Move Tutors are:
- BWB2W2: a Musician in Café Sonata in Castelia City.
- XY: an Ace Trainer in Snowbelle City.
- ORAS: a man in Crooner's Café in Mauville City.
- SMUSUM: a Gentleman in Hano Grand Resort.
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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. |
By event
Generation VII
# | Pokémon | Types | Egg Groups | Obtained with | ||
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No Eggs Discovered | 2018 World Championships Meloetta | |||
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 other games
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series
Relic Song deals damage and may cause the enemy to fall asleep. It will cause Meloetta to change between its Aria and Pirouette Formes.
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Pokémon Masters EX
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Base power | Max power | Accuracy | Target | Effect tag | Description | Playable sync pair(s) | |
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Buddy move | |||||||||||
Relic Song of Wonder | Special | 2 | — | 100 | 120 | —% | All opponents | Sure Hit | Activation Condition: When the user is not in a pinch.
Deactivation Condition: When the user is in a pinch. Never misses. Has a chance (30%) of putting the target to sleep. Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by 1 stat rank. Raises one of the following stats of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks at random: Attack, Defense, Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, Speed, accuracy, or evasiveness. (The same stat is raised for all allied sync pairs.) |
Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta | |
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Name | Category | State | Base power | Max power | Target | Effect tag | Description | Playable sync pair | |||
Sepia Memories Relic Song | Special | Default | 300 | 360 | An opponent | — | No additional effect. | Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta | |||
6★ EX | The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used. | ||||||||||
6★ EX with EX role | The first time the user's sync move is used each battle, the sync move countdown is reduced by three. |
Notes:
- When Meloetta is in Aria Forme, Relic Song of Wonder and Sepia Memories Relic Song are Psychic-type moves due to Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta's passive skill Psychic Performance.
- When Meloetta is in Pirouette Forme, Relic Song of Wonder and Sepia Memories Relic Song are Fighting-type moves due to Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta's passive skill Fighting Performance.
Description
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In animation
Pokémon animated series
The user sings an enchanting melody that changes its Forme. | |||
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. | |||
Meloetta (anime) | PK23 | Debut |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
The user sings an ancient song and attacks by appealing to the hearts of those listening. It can then change its Forme. | |||
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 |
In other generations
Core series games
Spin-off series games
Trivia
- Although Meloetta did not appear in said episodes, it singing the Relic Song was used as background music during Party Dancecapades! and That's Why the Litten is a Scamp!.
- A remastering of the song that appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade has also been featured throughout Pokémon the Series: XY and Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon.
In other languages
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