--- title: "Meloetta (#0648): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si" url: "https://pokee.si/pokemon/meloetta" description: "Meloetta (#0648): Normal/Psychic-type Melody Pokémon from Unova. Base stat total 600. Abilities: Serene Grace. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si." last_updated: "2026-10-21" publisher: "pokee.si: a Pokédex for families (unofficial fan site)" last_checked: "2026-10-20" --- #0648 · Unova · Generation 5 · mythical # Meloetta Melody Pokémon · Normal/Psychic-type ![Meloetta official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/648.webp) Meloetta is a [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal)/[Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic)-type Pokémon, the Melody Pokémon, number 648 (#0648) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 5 and comes from the [Unova](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/unova) region. It is 0.6 m tall and weighs 6.5 kg. Meloetta is the Melody Pokémon, a singing Mythical whose songs can make listeners, human or Pokémon, happy or sad. Its design is built from musical notation, and in battle it swaps its singing voice for a dancer's moves. ## How to pronounce Meloetta Meloetta is pronounced **mel-oh-ET-uh**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable. Listen to Meloetta said out loud: [Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/648.mp3) In Japanese it is メロエッタ. Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce). ## Lore ### Biology Meloetta is a small, graceful Pokémon, 0.6 m tall and 6.5 kg, whose body is full of music symbols: staff lines run through its hair, its arms and hands are quarter notes, its pupil-less eyes echo whole notes, and a black headpiece shaped like a treble clef doubles as a microphone. Meloetta has no gender. ### Behaviour Meloetta is a performer. The Pokédex says it sings with a special vocal technique that controls the feelings of listeners, and its melodies can make Pokémon happy or sad. It also dances, and its Legends: Z-A entry says its dance steps captivate everyone now that it has recovered a long-forgotten song. Bulbapedia adds that artists in Unova were inspired by its music and dancing, and that it can lose its song if the world fills with sorrow. ### Habitat The Pokédex gives it no habitat; Bulbapedia says the anime's Abyssal Ruins is its old home. In Scarlet and Violet it arrives by HOME or, in the DLC The Indigo Disk, in the Coastal Biome. In Legends: Z-A it appears in the Mega Dimension DLC's Hyperspace Lumiose after a special scan. ### Powers Its Ability Serene Grace doubles the chance of its moves' extra effects. Its signature move is Relic Song, which Bulbapedia says only Meloetta is known to learn; it comes at level 50 in Scarlet and Violet. Using Relic Song in battle switches Meloetta between Aria Forme (Normal and Psychic, with 128 Special Attack and Special Defense) and Pirouette Forme (Normal and Fighting, with 128 Attack and Speed). It returns to Aria Forme when withdrawn or when the battle ends. Hyper Voice, Psychic and Close Combat suit the two forms. ### Name origin Meloetta may combine 'melody', 'pirouette', 'operetta' and 'arietta', plus the Italian diminutive ending -etta. The Japanese name is Meloetta (メロエッタ). Its two Formes are named for a solo vocal piece, the aria, and a whirling ballet turn, the pirouette. ### Design inspiration Bulbapedia suggests Meloetta may be a muse, the Greek goddess who inspires artists. The Aria Forme resembles a pop singer with a headset microphone, and the Pirouette Forme a ballerina in a tutu, perhaps with a hint of flamenco. These are fan readings. ### In the games Meloetta reached the Generation V games by event, and a guitarist in those games teaches it Relic Song. Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Legends: Arceus. ### In the anime Meloetta debuted in 'An Epic Defense Force!', then began following Ash and his friends in 'All for the Love of Meloetta!'. It revealed itself in 'Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!', and Team Rocket targeted it for Operation Tempest because of its link to the Abyssal Ruins. ### Fun facts - Meloetta first leaked on a poster for the film Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice on 26 February 2012, and Oha Suta officially revealed it on 1 March 2012. - Bulbapedia says Pirouette Forme alone gives this mix of effort points: one each of Attack, Defense and Speed. - The guitarist who teaches Relic Song says Meloetta lost its red shoes when sorrow darkened the world, which Bulbapedia thinks may nod to the Hans Christian Andersen tale The Red Shoes. - In Super Smash Bros. for 3DS, it only unlocks as a Poké Ball summon after at least 8 hours of play. Sources: [Bulbapedia: Meloetta (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Meloetta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Meloetta (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/meloetta/) ## Base stats - HP: **100** - Attack: **77** - Defense: **77** - Sp. Atk: **128** - Sp. Def: **128** - Speed: **90** Meloetta’s base stat total is **600**. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk and Sp. Def. ## Type matchups ### What is Meloetta weak to? Meloetta takes extra damage from [Bug](https://pokee.si/types/bug) (2×), [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark) (2×) moves. It resists [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) (½×). It is immune to [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) moves. ## Evolution Meloetta does not evolve, and it does not evolve from any other Pokémon. ## Forms - **Pirouette Meloetta** (Battle form): [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal)/[Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting)-type, base stat total 600 (HP 100, Attack 128, Defense 90, Sp. Atk 77, Sp. Def 77, Speed 128). Ability: [Serene Grace](https://pokee.si/abilities/serene-grace). ## Abilities - [Serene Grace](https://pokee.si/abilities/serene-grace): Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring. ## Moves ### Moves Meloetta learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet | Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Sing](https://pokee.si/moves/sing) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Confusion](https://pokee.si/moves/confusion) | Psychic | Special | 50 | | 1 | [Quick Attack](https://pokee.si/moves/quick-attack) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 1 | [Round](https://pokee.si/moves/round) | Normal | Special | 60 | | 21 | [Teeter Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/teeter-dance) | Normal | Status | — | | 26 | [Acrobatics](https://pokee.si/moves/acrobatics) | Flying | Physical | 55 | | 31 | [Psybeam](https://pokee.si/moves/psybeam) | Psychic | Special | 65 | | 36 | [Echoed Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/echoed-voice) | Normal | Special | 40 | | 43 | [U-turn](https://pokee.si/moves/u-turn) | Bug | Physical | 70 | | 50 | [Relic Song](https://pokee.si/moves/relic-song) | Normal | Special | 75 | | 57 | [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic) | Psychic | Special | 90 | | 64 | [Hyper Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-voice) | Normal | Special | 90 | | 71 | [Role Play](https://pokee.si/moves/role-play) | Psychic | Status | — | | 78 | [Close Combat](https://pokee.si/moves/close-combat) | Fighting | Physical | 120 | | 85 | [Perish Song](https://pokee.si/moves/perish-song) | Normal | Status | — | ### TM moves (59) Meloetta can learn 59 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Charm](https://pokee.si/moves/charm), [Fake Tears](https://pokee.si/moves/fake-tears), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Low Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/low-kick), [Acrobatics](https://pokee.si/moves/acrobatics), [Psybeam](https://pokee.si/moves/psybeam), [Disarming Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/disarming-voice), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Swift](https://pokee.si/moves/swift), [Low Sweep](https://pokee.si/moves/low-sweep), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Sunny Day](https://pokee.si/moves/sunny-day), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Psyshock](https://pokee.si/moves/psyshock), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Zen Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/zen-headbutt), [U-turn](https://pokee.si/moves/u-turn), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Fire Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/fire-punch), [Thunder Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-punch), [Ice Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/ice-punch), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Drain Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/drain-punch), [Light Screen](https://pokee.si/moves/light-screen), [Dazzling Gleam](https://pokee.si/moves/dazzling-gleam), [Metronome](https://pokee.si/moves/metronome), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Thunder Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-wave), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Skill Swap](https://pokee.si/moves/skill-swap), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Trick](https://pokee.si/moves/trick), [Shadow Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-ball), [Hyper Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-voice), [Energy Ball](https://pokee.si/moves/energy-ball), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/moves/psychic), [Thunderbolt](https://pokee.si/moves/thunderbolt), [Play Rough](https://pokee.si/moves/play-rough), [Calm Mind](https://pokee.si/moves/calm-mind), [Helping Hand](https://pokee.si/moves/helping-hand), [Baton Pass](https://pokee.si/moves/baton-pass), [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Trick Room](https://pokee.si/moves/trick-room), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Thunder](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder), [Close Combat](https://pokee.si/moves/close-combat), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Gravity](https://pokee.si/moves/gravity), [Knock Off](https://pokee.si/moves/knock-off), [Focus Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-punch), [Psych Up](https://pokee.si/moves/psych-up), [Triple Axel](https://pokee.si/moves/triple-axel), [Coaching](https://pokee.si/moves/coaching), [Alluring Voice](https://pokee.si/moves/alluring-voice). ## Breeding & training - Gender: genderless. - Egg groups: Undiscovered. - Egg cycles: 120 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 15,360). - Catch rate: 3 out of 255. - Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 100. - Growth rate: Slow (1,250,000 experience points to reach level 100). - Defeating it gives 1 Sp. Atk and 1 Sp. Def and 1 Speed effort values. - Base experience yield: 270. ## Pokédex entries Its melodies are sung with a special vocalization method that can control the feelings of those who hear it. *(Black, Y, Alpha Sapphire)* The melodies sung by Meloetta have the power to make Pokémon that hear them happy or sad. *(Black 2, White 2, X, Omega Ruby)* Many famous songs have been inspired by the melodies that Meloetta plays. *(White)* ## Names around the world - **Japanese**: メロエッタ - **Romaji**: Meloetta - **French**: Meloetta - **German**: Meloetta - **Spanish**: Meloetta - **Italian**: Meloetta - **Korean**: 메로엣타 - **Chinese (Simplified)**: 美洛耶塔 - **Chinese (Traditional)**: 美洛耶塔 ## Trivia - Highest Sp. Atk among Normal types in Gen 5: 128. - Highest Sp. Def among Normal types in Gen 5: 128. - Highest base stat total among Normal types in Gen 5: 600. - Highest Sp. Atk among Psychic types in Gen 5: 128. - Highest Sp. Def among Psychic types in Gen 5: 128. - Highest base stat total among Psychic types in Gen 5: 600, shared with 1 other. - Taller than 25% of all Pokémon (0.6 m). - Heavier than 19% of all Pokémon (6.5 kg). - Base stat total 600, ranked #25 of 1,025. - Its best stat is Sp. Def, ranked #34 of 1,025. - One of 6 Pokémon that are both Normal and Psychic. - One of 88 white Pokémon. - Number 155 of 156 Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). - Can learn 68 different moves in Scarlet / Violet. - Catch rate 3: about 0.4% per Poké Ball at full health. - Has 1 alternate form. - Appears in 3 distinct Pokédex entries. ## Sources and fact-checking - Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data. - Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Meloetta (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Meloetta_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Meloetta (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/meloetta/). - Pronunciation (mel-oh-ET-uh): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it. **Last checked:** 20 October 2026. 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