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{{Pokémon Infobox|
{{Pokémon Infobox
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'''Meloetta''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メロエッタ''' ''Meloetta'') is a dual-type {{2T|Normal|Psychic}} [[Legendary Pokémon|Mythical Pokémon]].
'''Meloetta''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メロエッタ''' ''Meloetta'') is a dual-type {{2T|Normal|Psychic}} [[Mythical Pokémon]].


While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any Pokémon, it has a [[Form differences#Meloetta|second Forme]] activated by using the [[move]] {{m|Relic Song}} in battle. Its original Forme, '''Aria Forme''', will then become the {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type '''Pirouette Forme'''.
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any Pokémon, it has a [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Meloetta|second Forme]] activated by using the [[move]] {{m|Relic Song}} in battle. Its original Forme, '''Aria Forme''', will then become the {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type '''Pirouette Forme'''.


Meloetta was leaked on a poster of [[M15]] on February 26, 2012, and it was officially revealed by [[Oha Suta]] on March 1, 2012.
Meloetta was leaked on a poster of [[M15]] on February 26, 2012, and it was officially revealed by [[Oha Suta]] on March 1, 2012.


==Biology==
==Biology==
Meloetta seems to be a femininely anthropomorphic figure with {{wp|Bar (music)|musical bar}}-style streaks in its hair, {{wp|quarter note}}s (crotchets) (♩) for its arms and hands, and pupil-less eyes resembling {{wp|whole note}}s (semibreves). It has a jewel on its forehead and a black headpiece that seems to be shaped like a {{wp|clef|treble clef}} which doubles as an attached microphone such as one often used by singers. Its ovular head seems to be ⅓ its body's height and about half its height in width. In its Aria Forme, it has light blue eyes and flowing, wavy hair with light-blue ovals that resemble whole notes. In its Pirouette Forme, it has {{wp|red hair|auburn hair}} that seems to be stylized in a high bun and red eyes. In either Forme, its midriff and eyes match its hair. It is a genderless species.
Meloetta seems to be a femininely anthropomorphic figure with {{wp|Bar (music)|musical bar}}-style streaks in its hair, {{wp|quarter note}}s (crotchets) (♩) for its arms and hands and pupil-less eyes resembling {{wp|whole note}}s (semibreves). It has a jewel on its forehead and a black headpiece that seems to be shaped like a {{wp|clef|treble clef}} which doubles as an attached microphone such as one often used by singers. Its ovular head seems to be ⅓ its body's height and about half its height in width. In its Aria Forme, it has light blue eyes and flowing, wavy hair with light-blue ovals that resemble whole notes. In its Pirouette Forme, it has {{wp|red hair|auburn hair}} that seems to be stylized in a high bun and red eyes. In either Forme, its midriff and eyes match its hair. It is a genderless 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 is able to change forms when it uses the move {{m|Relic Song}}, which changes its form from Aria Forme to its Pirouette Forme, or vice versa. In its Aria Forme, Meloetta can sing beautiful songs. While in its Pirouette Forme, Meloetta can perform graceful dances. In its Aria Forme, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Psychic}}-type Pokémon; in its Pirouette Forme, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type Pokémon. It reverts to Aria Forme when [[Recall|switched out]] or when the battle ends. Like many other Legendary Pokémon, Meloetta is capable of becoming invisible.
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.


==History==
Meloetta is able to change forms when it uses the move {{m|Relic Song}}, which changes its form from Aria Forme to its Pirouette Forme, or vice versa. In its Aria Forme, Meloetta can sing beautiful songs. While in its Pirouette Forme, Meloetta can perform graceful dances. In its Aria Forme, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Psychic}}-type Pokémon; in its Pirouette Forme, it is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type Pokémon. It reverts to Aria Forme when [[Recall|switched out]] or when the battle ends. Like many other Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, Meloetta is capable of becoming invisible.
Meloetta once played {{m|Relic Song|a song}} and danced so lightly, it filled people's hearts with joy. However, when sorrow darkened the world, Meloetta lost the melody. At the same time, its red shoes were lost somewhere.
 
Upon entering the cafe in [[Castelia City]], a guitarist, who knows of the story, remembers Meloetta's melody. Upon playing it, Meloetta remembers the song that it had danced to.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
====[[Meloetta (anime)]]====
====[[Meloetta (anime)]]====
Meloetta made its debut in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]''. Later, in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'' it appeared in front of [[Cynthia]]'s car, having been attacked by [[Team Rocket]]. It follows {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and Cynthia to [[Undella Town]] and appears again in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]''. It openly reveals itself and even sings after becoming very comfortable around Ash and his friends.  
Meloetta made its debut in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]''. Later, in ''[[BW085|All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'' it appeared in front of [[Cynthia]]'s car, having been attacked by [[Team Rocket]]. It follows {{Ash}}, {{an|Iris}}, {{an|Cilan}}, and Cynthia to [[Undella Town]] and appears again in ''[[BW086|Piplup, Pansage, and a Meeting of the Times!]]''. It openly reveals itself and even sings after becoming very comfortable around Ash and his friends.


By ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Meloetta had become comfortable enough to challenge {{AP|one of Ash's Pokémon|Krookodile}} to a battle; however, the battle was interrupted by [[Ridley]] who mistakenly believed Ash was attacking it. {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Team Rocket]] later force Meloetta to surrender after threatening Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Its final appearance thus far is in ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'' when it decides to go home with Ridley.
By ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', Meloetta had become comfortable enough to challenge {{AP|one of Ash's Pokémon|Krookodile}} to a battle; however, the battle was interrupted by [[Ridley]] who mistakenly believed Ash was attacking it. {{an|Giovanni}} and [[Team Rocket]] later force Meloetta to surrender after threatening Ash and {{AP|Pikachu}}. Its final appearance in the season was in ''[[BW097|Unova's Survival Crisis!]]'' when it decides to go home with Ridley.


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
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===Type effectiveness===
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====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta is the lightest {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} base stat of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} base stat of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} and base stat total of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* Pirouette Forme Meloetta has the highest {{stat|Speed}} and base stat total of all non-[[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolved]] {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* The red shoes mentioned in the history may be a reference to the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale ''{{wp|The Red Shoes (fairy tale)|The Red Shoes}}''.
* Meloetta was leaked on a poster for ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' during the release of {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.
* Meloetta was leaked on a poster for ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' during the release of {{game|Black and White|s|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|2}}.
* Meloetta is the first event-exclusive Pokémon to make its anime debut outside the {{pkmn|movies}}.
* Meloetta is the first event-exclusive Pokémon to make its anime debut outside the {{pkmn|movies}}.
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===Origin===
===Origin===
Meloetta's Aria Forme resembles a typical singer with the black headpiece acting like a headset microphone, while the Pirouette Forme resembles a ballerina wearing a tutu and its "hair" curled up in a bun. In this Forme it also shares elements from Spanish {{wp|Flamenco}} dancers. Meloetta's headpiece resembles a stylized {{wp|clef|treble clef}}. It may be also based on a {{wp|muse}}, a mythological entity to whom was attributed, in Ancient Greece, the ability to inspire artistic creation.
Meloetta's Aria Forme resembles a typical singer with the black headpiece acting like a headset microphone, while the Pirouette Forme resembles a ballerina wearing a tutu and its "hair" curled up in a bun. In this Forme it also shares elements from Spanish {{wp|Flamenco}} dancers. Meloetta's headpiece resembles a stylized {{wp|clef|treble clef}}. It may be also based on a {{wp|muse}}, a mythological entity to whom was attributed, in Ancient Greece, the ability to inspire artistic creation.
The guitarist who teaches Meloetta {{m|Relic Song}} 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 Hans Christian Andersen fairytale ''{{wp|The Red Shoes (fairy tale)|The Red Shoes}}''.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Meloetta may be a combination of ''{{wp|melody}}'' and ''{{wp|pirouette}}'' (a type of movement in ballet). ''Etta'' is also a common, feminine Italian suffix meaning ''little'' and may refer to Meloetta's feminine appearance and diminutive size. It may literally mean ''little melody'', as Italian words are commonly used for musical directions and descriptions.  ''Etta'' could also have derived from the famous jazz singer {{wp|Etta James}}.
Meloetta may be a combination of ''{{wp|melody}}'' and ''{{wp|pirouette}}'' (a type of movement in ballet). ''Etta'' is also a common, feminine Italian suffix meaning ''little'' and may refer to Meloetta's feminine appearance and diminutive size. ''Etta'' could also have derived from the famous jazz singer {{wp|Etta James}}.


{{wp|Aria}} is a term now used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually with {{wp|orchestral accompaniment}}, and is commonly used in {{wp|opera}}.
{{wp|Aria}} is a term now used almost exclusively to describe a self-contained piece for one voice usually with {{wp|orchestral accompaniment}}, and is commonly used in {{wp|opera}}.
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|ko=메로엣타 ''Meroetta''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=美洛耶塔 ''Měiluòyétǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=美洛耶塔 ''Měiluòyétǎ''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ru=Мелоэтта ''Meloetta''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
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|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{psychic color}}
|ja=ボイスフォルム ''Voice Forme''
|zh_cmn=歌聲型態 ''{{tt|Gēshēng Xíngtài|Voice Forme}}''{{tt|*|M15 website, CoroCoro}}<br>歌聲姿態 ''{{tt|Gēshēng Zītài|Voice Forme}}''{{tt|*|Official website}}
|fr=Forme Chant
|de=Gesangsform
|it=Forma Canto
|ko=보이스폼 ''Voice Forme''
|es=Forma Lírica}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |
''Pirouette Forme''
{{langtable
|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{fighting color}}
|ja=ステップフォルム ''Step Forme''
|zh_cmn=舞步型態 ''{{tt|Wǔbù Xíngtài|Step Forme}}''{{tt|*|Official website, CoroCoro}}<br>舞步姿態 ''{{tt|Wǔbù Zītài|Step Forme}}''{{tt|*|Official website, CoroCoro}}
|fr=Forme Danse
|de=Tanzform
|it=Forma Danza
|ko=스텝폼 ''Step Forme''
|es=Forma Danza}}
|}{{-}}


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==Related articles==
* [[Meloetta (anime)]]
* [[Meloetta (Gates to Infinity)]]


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: i}} mod 2) = 0||*[http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/meloetta Aria Forme Meloetta] on Smogon Pokédex}}
{{#ifexpr: ({{#time: i}} mod 2) = 1||*[http://www.smogon.com/bw/pokemon/meloetta-p Pirouette Forme Meloetta] on Smogon Pokédex}}


{{EventExclusive}}<br>
{{EventExclusive}}<br>
{{Legendary Pokémon}}<br>
{{Legendary Pokémon}}<br>
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Keldeo | next=Genesect | prevnum=647 | nextnum=649 | type=Normal | type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}} }}<br>
{{Smash Bros.}}<br>
{{PokémonPrevNextFoot | prev=Keldeo | next=Genesect | prevnum=647 | nextnum=649 | type=normal | type2={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: i}} mod 2}}|0=psychic|1=fighting}} }}
{{-}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}
{{Project Pokédex notice}}


[[Category:Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Mythical Pokémon]]
[[Category:Promotion-only Pokémon]]
[[Category:Promotion-only Pokémon]]
[[Category:Unova legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Unova legendary Pokémon]]


[[de:Meloetta]]
[[de:Meloetta]]
[[es:Meloetta]]
[[fr:Meloetta]]
[[fr:Meloetta]]
[[it:Meloetta]]
[[it:Meloetta]]
[[ja:メロエッタ]]
[[ja:メロエッタ]]
[[pl:Meloetta]]
[[pl:Meloetta]]
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[[zh:美洛耶塔]]
[[zh:美洛耶塔]]
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