Meloetta (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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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 #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
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}}}	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	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-type Normal/Psychic Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any Pokémon, Meloetta has two forms: its default form, Aria Forme, and a second form, the Normal/Fighting-type Pirouette Forme. Meloetta changes forms when it uses the move Relic Song during a battle and reverts to Aria Forme when switched out or when the battle ends.

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

In the anime, it is associated with the forces of nature.

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 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. In its Pirouette Forme, it has auburn hair that seems to be stylized in a high bun and red eyes. In both forms, 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'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 also unseal ancient ruins such as the Abyssal Ruins At one point, Meloetta can lose its signature melody and ability to dance should the world be filled with sorrow. Meloetta is capable of flying. Like many other Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, Meloetta is capable of temporarily turning invisible. Meloetta's song can be channeled to summon and control the original three forces of nature Pokémon in connection with the Reveal Glass. However, this process can cause Meloetta agonizing pain in the process.

Forms

Meloetta has two forms: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. Meloetta is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Relic Song, which allows it to change forms. In its Aria Forme, Meloetta can sing beautiful songs, while in its Pirouette Forme, Meloetta can perform graceful dances.

Aria Forme	Pirouette Forme

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova  B  W : #154 Unova  B2  W2 : #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
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #— 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Event Black 2 White 2 Event
Generation VI X Y Event Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Event
Generation VII Sun Moon Event Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Event Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet Pokémon HOME The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Coastal Biome (Only one)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V MD GTI Automatically recruited after clearing the main story Rumble U Melodious Woodland: A Lively Concert (Boss; Aria Forme)
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sacred Plains: Stage 6 (Aria Forme) Rumble World Plasma Tundra: Waltzing Glade (Special Boss; Aria Forme) Picross Area 21: Stage 13 (As a Mythical Pokémon) (Aria Forme)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Buzzwole SeaFinal (Aria Forme)
Generation VIII This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Take on Escalation Battles (Aria Forme) Event: Meloetta Appears (Pirouette Forme) GO Special Research Masters EX Master Fair sync pair scout: Rosa (Champion) & Meloetta (Aria Forme ↔ Pirouette Forme)

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

Stats

Base stats

Aria Forme

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 77		73 - 141	143 - 278
Defense: 77		73 - 141	143 - 278
Sp. Atk: 128		119 - 198	234 - 390
Sp. Def: 128		119 - 198	234 - 390
Speed: 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.

Pirouette Forme

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 128		119 - 198	234 - 390
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 77		73 - 141	143 - 278
Sp. Def: 77		73 - 141	143 - 278
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic ½× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 2×.

Pirouette Forme

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 2× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark ½× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Round Normal Special 06060 100100% 15 011 Quick Attack Normal Physical 04040 100100% 30 011 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 011 Sing Normal Status 0000— 05555% 15 2121 Teeter Dance Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 2626 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100100% 15 3131 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100100% 20 3636 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100100% 15 4343 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100100% 20 5050 Relic Song Normal Special 07575 100100% 10 5757 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 6464 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100100% 10 7171 Role Play Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 7878 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5 8585 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5

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 level-up moves from other generations

By TM

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 gets STAB 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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Meloetta 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

Side game data

Aria Forme

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Introduced by Ludicolo 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 by Ludicolo 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 different types, with Aria Forme being Normal/Psychic and Pirouette Forme being Normal/Fighting. Their base stats also differ, with Pirouette Forme having higher Attack, Defense, and Speed but lower Special Attack and Special Defense than Aria Forme.

Meloetta starts battles in Aria Forme. If it uses the move Relic 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.

Using Relic Song Aria Forme Meloetta  Normal  Psychic

Relic Song ↔

Using Relic Song Pirouette Forme Meloetta  Normal  Fighting

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

Meloetta Pirouette Forme  Normal  Fighting  Serene Grace Use Relic 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 see Meloetta images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Aria Forme Meloetta in the anime

Pirouette Forme Meloetta in the anime

Main series

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!. It stayed with the group for most of their stay in Undella Town, during which it was targeted by Team Rocket for their Operation Tempest, due to its connection with the Abyssal Ruins and the Reveal Glass.

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 in Anville Town. 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 who was injured in the chaos.

With her skills in music, Bianca helped Meloetta remember the Relic 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 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. 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 of All-Star Mode as Lucario on Normal or Hard difficulty

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.

Trivia

• Meloetta was leaked on a poster for Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice during the release of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
• The effort value yields of each of Meloetta's forms—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 goddess in Greek mythology with the ability to inspire artistic creation. 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 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 by Nefertiti in her namesake sculpture. This form may also take inspiration from Spanish Flamenco dancers.

Its transformation between forms, particularly in the anime, is reminiscent of a magical girl.

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, pirouette (a type of movement in ballet), operetta, 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 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, 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 메로엣타 Meloetta 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 मेलोएटा Meloetta Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian Мелоэтта Meloetta Transcription of English name Thai เมโลเอตตา Meloetta Transcription of Japanese name

Aria Forme

Language Title Japanese ボイスフォルム Voice Forme Chinese Cantonese 歌聲形態 Gōsīng Yìhngtaai Mandarin 歌聲形態 / 歌声形态 Gēshēng Xíngtài * 歌聲型態 Gēshēng Xíngtài * 歌聲姿態 Gēshēng Zītài * French Forme Chant German Gesangsform Hindi सिंगिंग फ़ॉर्म Singing Form Indonesian Bentuk Aria Italian Forma Canto Korean 보이스폼 Voice Forme Brazilian Portuguese Forma Ária Spanish Forma Lírica Thai ฟอร์มวอยซ์ Turkish Arya Formu

Pirouette Forme

Language Title Japanese ステップフォルム Step Forme Chinese Cantonese 舞步形態 Móuhbouh Yìhngtaai Mandarin 舞步形態 / 舞步形态 Wǔbù Xíngtài * 舞步型態 Wǔbù Xíngtài * 舞步姿態 Wǔbù Zītài * French Forme Danse German Tanzform Hindi स्टेप फ़ॉर्म Step Form Indonesian Bentuk Piruet Italian Forma Danza Korean 스텝폼 Step Forme Brazilian Portuguese Forma Pirueta Spanish Forma Danza Thai ฟอร์มสเต็ป Turkish Piruet Formu

Related articles

• Meloetta (anime)
• Meloetta (Gates to Infinity)
• List of Pokémon with form differences
• Mythical Pokémon

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Generation IX

See also: Legendary Pokémon

Super Smash Bros. series Games: Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters: Pikachu • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Pichu Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Lucario • Greninja • Incineroar Stages: Saffron City • Pokémon Stadium • Poké Floats • Pokémon Stadium 2 • Spear Pillar Prism Tower • Unova Pokémon League • Kalos Pokémon League Poké Ball and Master Ball: Abomasnow • Abra • Alolan Exeggutor • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Vulpix • Arceus • Articuno • Beedrill Bellossom • Bewear • Blastoise • Bonsly • Celebi • Chansey • Charizard • Chespin • Chikorita • Clefairy Cyndaquil • Darkrai • Dedenne • Deoxys • Ditto • Eevee • Electrode • Entei • Fennekin Fletchling • Gardevoir • Genesect • Giratina • Gogoat • Goldeen • Groudon • Gulpin • Hitmonlee Ho-Oh • Inkay • Jirachi • Keldeo • Koffing • Kyogre • Kyurem • Latias and Latios Lugia • Lunala • Manaphy • Marill • Marshadow • Meloetta • Meowth • Mew • Metagross • Mimikyu Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy Snorlax • Solgaleo • Spewpa • Staryu • Starmie • Suicune • Swirlix • Tapu Koko • Togedemaru • Togepi Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark Collectables: Trophies (Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U) Stickers Spirits Misc: The Subspace Emissary • My Music • Final Smash • Pokémon Change • Brawl cameos

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