Meloetta (Pokémon)

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Meloetta (Japanese: メロエッタ Meloetta) is a dual-type 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 -type Pirouette Forme. Meloetta changes forms when it uses the move during a 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 , it is associated with the forces of nature.
==Biology==
Meloetta is a that has a femininely anthropomorphic figure with -style streaks in its hair, s (crotchets) (♩) for its arms and hands and pupil-less eyes resembling s (semibreves). It has a jewel on its forehead and a black headpiece that seems to be shaped like a , 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 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. Like many other and Mythical Pokémon, Meloetta is capable of flying and 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 , 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.
	
	
==Game data==
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
=====Aria Forme=====
=====Pirouette Forme=====
===Type effectiveness===
====Aria Forme====
====Pirouette Forme====
===Learnset===
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===Side game data===
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===Form data===
Meloetta has two interchangeable forms: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. The two forms have different types, with Aria Forme being and Pirouette Forme being . Their base stats also differ, with Pirouette Forme having higher , , and but lower and than Aria Forme.
Meloetta starts s in Aria Forme. If it uses the move , 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.
	
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Meloetta (anime)=====
Meloetta debuted in An Epic Defense Force!, but it began following and 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==
===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 in Anville Town. After sneaking aboard the Battle Subway train, Meloetta found its way to , only to be attacked by a group of wild . After finding out what happened, protected Meloetta while Bianca decided to take a guitar and play with Meloetta in place of the who was injured in the chaos.
With her skills in music, Bianca helped Meloetta remember the 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==
==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U===
Meloetta in its Aria Forme appears as a summon in the 3DS and Wii U versions of the game. In the games, it uses , 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 as Lucario on Normal or Hard difficulty
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 in Aria Forme.
==Trivia==
* Meloetta was leaked on a poster for Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice during the release of .
* 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 in . However, Meloetta cannot be found in the wild in those games.
===Origin===
Meloetta may be based on a , a goddess in with the ability to inspire artistic creation. Meloetta may also be seen as a personification of music since its design has multiple references to : its headpiece resembles a stylized , its fingerless hands and slim arms are shaped after s, and its hair resembles with .
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 in her namesake . This form may also take inspiration from Spanish dancers.
Its transformation between forms, particularly in , is reminiscent of a transformation sequence.
The guitarist who teaches Meloetta 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 fairy tale .
====Name origin====
Meloetta may be a combination of , (a type of movement in ballet), operetta, and the Italian feminine diminutive suffix -etta.
 is a term now used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually with , and is commonly used in .
A (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==
Aria Forme
Pirouette Forme
==Related articles==
* Meloetta (anime)
* Meloetta (Gates to Infinity)
* List of Pokémon with form differences
* Mythical Pokémon
==External links==
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