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No. 0648

Meloetta

Melody Pokémon

Aria FormePirouettee
Meloetta
Official art
NormalPsychic
Height
0.6 m 2′00″
Weight
6.5 kg 14.3 lbs
Base stat total
600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen V Black & White
Abilities
Mythical
Pokédex entryY / Alpha Sapphire
Its melodies are sung with a special vocalization method that can control the feelings of those who hear it.
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Base stats

HP100175–207310–404
Atk7787–141143–278
Def7787–141143–278
SpA128133–198234–390
SpD128133–198234–390
Spe9099–156166–306
Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon
HP100Atk77Def77Spe90SpD128SpA128

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA, 1 SpD, 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

NormalPsychicshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Bug (because of Psychic)Dark (because of Psychic)

Resists

½×
Psychic (because of Psychic)

Immune to

0×
Ghost (because of Normal)
Takes normal damage from 14 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteelFireWaterGrassElectricIceDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 90); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+156Max142No SP110Min99Scarf234Tailwind312

At max Speed, Meloetta outspeeds 16 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Meloetta · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  19. 142Meloetta · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 110Meloetta · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

11.23% of teams · rank #17 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Specs
Ability
Nature
Modest
EVs
104 HP / 4 Def / 240 SpA / 160 Spe
Tera Type
Dark
  1. Hyper Voice
  2. Psyshock
  3. Shadow Ball
  4. Psychic

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players5.76%
  • Rated 1500+6.9%
  • Rated 1630+11.23%
  • Rated 1760+4.57%

Usage by month

Oct 202511.23%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Modest 104 HP / 4 Def / 240 SpA / 160 Spe23.9%
  • Hasty 236 Atk / 32 SpA / 240 Spe23.7%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe23%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe9.4%
  • Naive 176 Atk / 100 SpA / 232 Spe7.4%

Tera types

  • Dark30.9%
  • Fairy27.4%
  • Fighting22.6%
  • Ghost11.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

Meloetta does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
1Quick AttackUsually goes first.NormalPhys40100%30
1RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15
1SingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15
21Teeter DanceConfuses adjacent Pokémon.NormalStatus—100%20
26AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
31Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
36Echoed VoicePower increases when used on consecutive turns.NormalSpec40100%15
43U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
50Relic Song10% chance to sleep foe(s). Meloetta transforms.NormalSpec75100%10
57Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
64Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
71Role PlayUser replaces its Ability with the target's.PsychicStatus——10
78Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
85Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5

TM / HM / TR 59

TM02CharmLowers the target's Attack by 2.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.DarkStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM16Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM69Ice Punch10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM73Drain PunchUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.FightingPhys75100%10
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20
TM98Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.PsychicStatus——10
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM134ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.FightingPhys—100%15
TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM167Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM178Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10
TM213CoachingRaises an ally's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——10
TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

Biology

This Mythical Pokémon sings with a special melody that can control the feelings of anyone who hears it, whether it be happy or sad. Many famous songs take inspiration from the tunes Meloetta sings.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Melody Pokémon
Unova · Black & White
Color
White
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About its forms: Forms have different stats and types. Meloetta changes form upon using Relic Song in battle, and reverts to Aria Forme outside of battle.

Original Unova#154Updated Unova#299Hyperspace#119

  1. The melodies sung by Meloetta have the power to make Pokémon that hear them happy or sad.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  2. Many famous songs have been inspired by the melodies that Meloetta plays.

    White

  3. Its melodies are sung with a special vocalization method that can control the feelings of those who hear it.

    Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English
Meloetta
Japanese
メロエッタ
Japanese (romaji)
Meloetta
Korean
메로엣타
Chinese (Traditional)
美洛耶塔
Chinese (Simplified)
美洛耶塔
French
Meloetta
German
Meloetta
Spanish
Meloetta
Italian
Meloetta

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

1 SpA, 1 SpD, 1 Spe
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
100
270
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.