No. 0648 · Generation V · Unova

Meloetta

The Melody Pokémon

Normal Psychic

Weak to Bug Dark

Sprite

TL;DR. Meloetta is a normal/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 600. Its melodies are sung with a special vocalization method that can control the feelings of those who hear it.

Normal Psychic

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

Height0.6 m

Weight6.5 kg

AbilitiesSerene Grace

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 100

Attack 77

Defense 77

Sp. Attack 128

Sp. Defense 128

Speed 90

Total600

600 base stat total, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 8th among Normal-types.

128 base Special Attack, Meloetta's strongest stat, ranking 13th of 227 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Meloetta in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Meloetta reaches 3,972 CP at level 40 and 4,544 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack250

GO Defense225

GO Stamina225

Max CP (L40)3,972

Max CP (L50)4,490

Best buddy (L51)4,544

Raid catch CP 2,180–2,269 (L20). Weather boosted 2,725–2,837 (L25).

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Shiny release

Shiny Meloetta first appeared on February 21, 2025, during Pokémon GO Tour: Unova.

Full Meloetta GO history

Competitive

Meloetta in competitive play.

Meloetta is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Choice Item

Psychic / Hyper Voice / Shadow Ball / Trick

ItemChoice Specs
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFighting, Fairy, Ghost

Throat Spray

Hyper Voice / Psyshock / Shadow Ball / Focus Blast

ItemThroat Spray
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFighting, Ghost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Ultra League #399 77 score

Master League #25 87.6 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Meloetta.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Meloetta, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Meloetta?

Meloetta is a Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Meloetta weak to?

Meloetta takes 2× damage from Bug, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Meloetta resistant to?

Meloetta is immune to Ghost. It also resists Psychic.

Does Meloetta evolve?

Meloetta does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Meloetta from?

Meloetta was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0648.

What are Meloetta's base stats?

Meloetta has HP 100, Attack 77, Defense 77, Special Attack 128, Special Defense 128, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 600.

What are Meloetta's abilities?

Meloetta can have the ability Serene Grace.

Is Meloetta legendary or mythical?

Yes. Meloetta is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.

What is Meloetta's best stat?

Meloetta's highest base stat is Special Attack at 128, which ranks 13th of 227 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Meloetta good?

Meloetta has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 8th among Normal-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.

See the full Q&A page for Meloetta →

Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Forme

Meloetta Pirouette Forme

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Meloetta as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Meloetta in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Meloetta in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Meloetta 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Meloetta is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Bug Dark

½× Resists

Psychic

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Meloetta vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 227 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Meloetta	Normal avg	Difference
HP	100	75	+25
Attack	77	71	+6
Defense	77	66	+11
Special Attack	128	71	+57
Special Defense	128	72	+56
Speed	90	70	+20
Total	600	425	+175

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Game appearances

Meloetta appears in 9 games.

Every mainline release where Meloetta is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

How to get it

How to get Meloetta.

Every main-series game Meloetta is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainable

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- TransferPokémon HOME
- One-time encounterCoastal Biome (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
Needs The Indigo DiskShiny locked
Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- One-time encounterHyperspace Lumiose (requires special scan) (Only one) (Mega Dimension)
Needs Mega DimensionShiny locked

Generation VIIINot in the game

Sword · Shield · Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game

Generation VIIEvent onlyNot in the game

Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonEvent only
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game

Generation VIEvent only

X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireEvent only

Generation VEvent only

Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Event only

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. Event copies from Pokémon Bank can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
Pokémon Champions: Not on the roster.

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