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'''Meloetta''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''メロエッタ''' ''Meloetta'') is a dual-type {{2t|Normal|Psychic}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation V]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any Pokémon, Meloetta has two [[#Form data|forms]]: its default form, '''Aria Forme''', and a second form, the {{2t|Normal|Fighting}}-type '''Pirouette Forme'''. Meloetta changes forms when it uses the move {{m|Relic Song}} during a {{pkmn|battle}}, and reverts to Aria Forme when [[Recall|switched out]] or when the battle ends.

Meloetta was leaked on a poster for the fifteenth [[Pokémon movie]], ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'', on February 26, 2012, and was officially revealed by [[Oha Suta]] on March 1, 2012.

Meloetta is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that has 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 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 {{wp|red hair|auburn hair}} 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|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. Like many other {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], Meloetta is capable of temporarily turning invisible.

Meloetta has two forms: Aria Forme and Pirouette Forme. Meloetta is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Relic Song}}, 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.

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* Meloetta was leaked on a poster for ''[[M15|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice]]'' during the release of {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}.

* The [[Effort values|effort value]] [[List of Pokémon by effort value yield|yields]] of each of Meloetta's [[#Form data|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 programmed to always hold a [[Star Piece]] when encountered in the {{pkmn2|wild}} in {{game|Black and White|s}}. However, Meloetta cannot be found in the wild in those games.

It's transformation, particularly in the anime, is also reminiscent of a {{wp|Magical girl}}.