Melony

Melony メロン Melon
"The ice-cold professional!"
Artwork from Sword and Shield
Gender	Female
Eye color	Blue
Hair color	White
Hometown	Circhester
Region	Galar
Relatives	Gordie (son), unnamed daughter, three unnamed sons
Trainer class	Gym Leader
Generation	VIII
Games	Shield, Masters EX
Leader of	Circhester Stadium
Badge	Ice Badge
Specializes in	Ice types
Game animation debut	Assistant
English voice actor	Laura Post (Pokémon: Twilight Wings) Wendee Lee (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor	Yūko Kaida (Masters EX)

Melony (Japanese: メロン Melon) is the Gym Leader of Circhester's Gym, known officially as Circhester Stadium. She specializes in Ice-type Pokémon. She gives the Ice Badge to Trainers who defeat her. In Pokémon Sword, her son, Gordie, takes her place as Circhester's Gym Leader instead.

In the games

Melony is the sixth Gym Leader Galar Trainers face in their Gym Challenge in Pokémon Shield. She has been the Gym Leader of Circhester since her twenties. She is also the only known Gym Leader to have ever defeated Raihan, who is said to be the strongest Gym Leader in the Galar League. At one point, she wanted her son Gordie to run the Gym as her successor. However, her son wanted to be a Rock-type user instead. This led to a battle that caused the whole town to split, with the two never speaking to each other again. Despite this, Melony somehow became the first member of Gordie's fan club.

While normally generous and bighearted, she loves to battle hard, along with hitting the opponent's weak spot with unflinching accuracy. Her battle style is described as severe and stoic. It is believed her harsh battle style was influenced by the fight she had with her son. Melony's Gym is considered a major roadblock by many Gym Challengers who visit it, the reason being the powerful Gym Trainers having been trained by her strict and very effective coaching.

League Cards

This is a transcript of the back of Melony's League Cards in Pokémon Shield.

Normal League Card

"Melony has been a Gym Leader since she was in her twenties. She is also known as a very effective coach, but her coaching style is incredibly strict. Her battle style is fittingly severe and stoic, as well. Any Gym Trainers who manage to remain under Melony are sure to be powerful opponents. Thus many see Circhester Stadium as a major roadblock for Gym Challengers. Many quietly speculate that Melony's harsh battle style is due to a fight she had with her son."

Rare League Card

"Melony wanted Gordie to take over as the Gym Leader of Circhester, while Gordie wanted to dedicate himself to Rock-type Pokémon. The Pokémon battle between the two ended up dividing the whole town. Ever since that day, Melony and Gordie hardly ever see each other. That being said, Melony supposedly managed to become the first member of Gordie's fan club. Gordie seems to have a complicated expression in their photo together, but then again, that may just be one's own imagination..."

Pokémon

Melony keeps her Pokémon in Ultra Balls.

Pokémon Shield

Gym battle

Gym Leader Melony Circhester Stadium Shield Reward: $6,720

Types: Ice Bug Ability: Shield Dust Held item: None Frosmoth♀ Lv.40 Icy Wind Ice Special   --       Feather Dance Flying Status   --       Bug Buzz Bug Special   --       Hail Ice Status   --       Type: Ice Unknown Ability: Zen Mode Held item: None Darmanitan♀ Lv.40 Icicle Crash Ice Physical   --       Headbutt Normal Physical   --       Taunt Dark Status   --       Fire Fang Fire Physical   --       Type: Ice Unknown Ability: Ice Face Held item: None Eiscue♀ Lv.41 Amnesia Psychic Status   --       Freeze-Dry Ice Special   --       Hail Ice Status   --       Icy Wind Ice Special   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Shell Armor Held item: None Lapras♀ Lv.42 Icy Wind Ice Special   --       Ice Beam Ice Special   --       Surf Water Special   --       Sing Normal Status   --

Champion tournaments

Gym Leader Melony Wyndon Stadium Shield Reward: $9,920/11,840

Types: Ice Bug Ability: Shield Dust Held item: None Frosmoth♀ Lv.60/72 Hurricane Flying Special   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Tailwind Flying Status   --       Hail Ice Status   --       Types: Ice Psychic Ability: Screen Cleaner Held item: None Mr. Rime♀ Lv.60/72 Freeze-Dry Ice Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Nasty Plot Dark Status   --       Type: Ice Unknown Ability: Ice Face Held item: None Eiscue♀ Lv.61/73 Hail Ice Status   --       Freeze-Dry Ice Special   --       Surf Water Special   --       Rest Psychic Status   --       Type: Ice Unknown Ability: Zen Mode Held item: None Darmanitan♀ Lv.61/73 Flare Blitz Fire Physical   --       Icicle Crash Ice Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Shell Armor Held item: None Lapras♀ Lv.62/74 Blizzard Ice Special   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Life Dew Water Status   --

Galarian Star Tournament

Gym Leader Melony Wyndon Stadium Shield Reward: $11,840

Types: Ice Psychic Ability: Screen Cleaner Held item: None Mr. Rime♀ Lv.72 Freeze-Dry Ice Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --       Energy Ball Grass Special   --       Nasty Plot Dark Status   --       Type: Ice Unknown Ability: Zen Mode Held item: None Darmanitan♀ Lv.73 Flare Blitz Fire Physical   --       Icicle Crash Ice Physical   --       Stone Edge Rock Physical   --       Earthquake Ground Physical   --       Types: Water Ice Ability: Shell Armor Held item: None Lapras♀ Lv.74 Blizzard Ice Special   --       Hydro Pump Water Special   --       Thunder Electric Special   --       Life Dew Water Status   --

Quotes

Main article: Melony/Quotes

Artwork

Concept art from Sword and Shield

Sprites

Icon from the Galarian Star Tournament menu

League Cards

Melony's League Card in Shield	Melony's rare League Card in Shield

In the anime

Melony in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Melony appeared as a visual in Assistant, where she battled Gordie's Coalossal in its Gigantamax form.

She physically appeared in Sky, where she gave her thoughts about Leon in an interview.

In The Gathering of Stars, Melony was seen relaxing at the Hero's Bath in Circhester with her Galarian Darmanitan and Frosmoth after receiving an invitation letter for the Galarian Star Tournament. She was later seen at Wyndon Stadium, walking out onto the field for the tournament's opening ceremony.

Pokémon

Lapras ↔ Gigantamax Lapras

Debut	Assistant

Lapras briefly appeared in its Gigantamax form while battling Gordie's Gigantamax Coalossal.

None of Lapras's moves are known.

Darmanitan

Debut	The Gathering of Stars

Darmanitan was seen at Melony's side at the Hero's Bath.

None of Darmanitan's moves are known.

Frosmoth

Debut	The Gathering of Stars

Frosmoth was seen at Melony's side at the Hero's Bath.

None of Frosmoth's moves are known.

GOTCHA!

Melony briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Melony in Pokémon Adventures

Melony debuted in PASS15. Unlike the games, she and Gordie share the Circhester Stadium and alternate who acts as its Gym Leader. She was first seen talking to Bea on the phone about Bede's forced withdrawal from the Gym Challenge.

In PASS18, Melony met Henry Sword, Casey Shield, and Marvin in Circhester. She asked Henry to repair an ice cane belonging to her Mr. Rime. Once the cane was fixed, Melony recalled how she caught Mr. Rime, revealing that she was responsible for the cane breaking in the first place. When Henry admitted he hadn't fully completed the repairs, Melony suggested he keep Mr. Rime, noting that it preferred Henry's company more. Afterward, Melony faced Henry and Hop in Gym battles, which she lost.

In PASS25, the Galar Gym Leaders gathered at Rose Tower to find out if Rose intended on bringing harm to the region. While Oleana kept the Gym Leaders busy, Henry, Casey, Bede, Hop, and Marnie went up to meet Rose, only find he was elsewhere. On a video screen, Rose announced his intention to restart the Darkest Day and ensure the safety of Galar's future. Power Spot lights began appearing all over the region, causing Pokémon to start Dynamaxing at random. While some went back to their hometowns to help deal with the rampaging Dynamax Pokémon, Melony traveled with the others to the Hammerlocke Energy Plant. Upon arriving and meeting with Leon's group and found Rose ecstatic that his plan was a success.

In PASS27, Rose explained he meant no harm to Galar and sent Sordward and Shielbert to defeat Eternatus and prevent the Darkest Day from spiraling out of control. Despite their claims of being descendants of the heroes that once stopped the Darkest Day, Sordward and Shielbert were unable to win, forcing Rose to take their place. Oleana explained that Rose's actions were for the benefit of Galar and requested that everyone help stop Eternatus. The group agreed and made their way to the summit, where they found Rose had already been defeated. By teaming up, Melony, Piers, Leon, Hop, Nessa, Marnie, and Raihan managed to take Eternatus down, only for it to get back up and unleash its Eternamax form.

In PASS29, Eternatus quickly overwhelmed Melony and the others, only for Zacian and Zamazenta to appear and assist in the battle against the Gigantic Pokémon. They attempted to wield the Rusted Sword and Shield, but the items and Henry were snatched out of the air by Eternatus. Zacian and Zamazenta struck Eternatus at the same time, creating a massive blast of light. By the time the light cleared, Henry, Zacian, Zamazenta, Eternatus had vanished. Melony and everyone injured during the battle were taken to a hospital to recover from the effects of Eternatus's poison.

Pokémon

On hand

Frosmoth

Debut	PASS21

Frosmoth is Melony's second known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Henry's Sutekkin during their Gym battle.

None of Frosmoth's ​moves are known.

Lapras ↔ Gigantamax Lapras

Debut	PASS21

Lapras is Melony's third known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Hop's Pincurchin during their Gym battle. It was later used to battle Eternatus on the Tower Summit.

None of Lapras's ​moves are known.

Darmanitan

Debut	PASS25

Galarian Darmanitan is Melony's fourth known Pokémon. It was first used to battle against Oleana's Salazzle at Rose Tower.

None of Darmanitan's moves are known.

Given away

Mr. Rime ♂

Debut	PASS19

Mr. Rime is Melony's first known Pokémon. When its ice cane broke, Mr. Rime went into a depressive state and refused to leave its Poké Ball. Melony lent it to Henry, hoping he could use his Tool Meister skills to repair it. Once the repairs were made, Melony allowed Henry to keep it. It is housed in an Ultra Ball.

None of Mr. Rime's moves are known.

Traveling with

Rotom Phone

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Melony or her Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Melony's Pokémon Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Frosmoth		Astral Radiance		TG04/TG30	VMAX Climax		192/184
Other related cards
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Melony	Su	Chilling Reign		146/198	Silver Lance		068/070
		Chilling Reign		195/198	Silver Lance		083/070
		Chilling Reign		218/198	Silver Lance		091/070
					VMAX Climax		161/184
		Astral Radiance		TG26/TG30	VMAX Climax		274/184

Trivia

• In September 2022, it was confirmed that take designed every one of the original Galar Gym Leaders, including Melony.
• Melony's uniform number is "361", which can be read in Japanese as goroawase for 寒い samui, meaning "cold".
• The faint logo on Melony's clothes is for her sponsor: Northern Delights.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	メロン Meron	From melon
English, Brazilian Portuguese	Melony	From melon
German	Mel	From Melone (melon)
Spanish	Mel	From melón (melon)
French	Lona	From melon
Italian	Melania	From melone (melon)
Korean	멜론 Mellon	From her Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin)	美蓉 Měiróng	From the transcription of her Japanese name and possibly 美容 měiróng / méihyùhng (beauty)
Chinese (Cantonese)	美蓉 Méihyùhng

Related articles

Gym Leaders of the Galar region
Turffield Stadium Milo	Hulbury Stadium Nessa	Motostoke Stadium Kabu	Stow-on-Side Stadium Bea Allister
Ballonlea Stadium Opal Bede	Circhester Stadium Gordie Melony	Spikemuth Gym Piers Marnie	Hammerlocke Stadium Raihan

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