Stats & Training
Meloetta's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Attack trails, 4 stats clear the bar. Near-impossible to catch and worth 3 Sp. Atk and Sp. Def and Speed EVs, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
The melodies sung by Meloetta have the power to make Pokémon that hear them happy or sad.
Its melodies are sung with a special vocalization method that can control the feelings of those who hear it.
Meloetta Weakness
Meloetta is weak to Bug and Dark. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Meloetta's special bulk (base 128 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Bug, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Psychic |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Dark is super effective against MeloettaView Incineroar → | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Bug is super effective against MeloettaView Scizor → | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Dark is super effective against MeloettaView Tyranitar → | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Torkoal's Eruption hits Meloetta for 48-56%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Meloetta View Torkoal builds →Eruption48-56% Heat Wave30-36% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Meloetta View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityImmunity ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Meloetta View Gligar builds →Knock Off 2x27-32% Earthquake31-37% U Turn 2x29-35% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Meloetta View Moltres builds →Flamethrower28-33% U Turn 2x33-39% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Meloetta View Pelipper builds →Hurricane35-41% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Meloetta is a mythical Normal/Psychic type with 600 total stats. No evolution, no breeding. You get one through events or special distribution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Scarlet & Violet Meloetta Best Moveset
Timid nature gives Meloetta the fast special lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs split the difference, and Psychic coverage punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Meloetta best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Shadow Ball
- Hyper Voice
- Relic Song
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Relic Song
- Psychic
- Hyper Voice
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Relic Song
- Psychic
- Calm Mind
- Alluring Voice
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Relic Song
- Hyper Voice
- Coaching
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Psychic
- U Turn
- Shadow Ball
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The TM pool is where it gets interesting. Coverage across 11 types means almost nothing walls Meloetta cleanly, with Giga Impact and Hyper Beam anchoring the STAB side. Matchup flexibility isn't a problem.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Meloetta in Scarlet & Violet
Meloetta is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
This is an event-exclusive or special distribution.
Meloetta Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Meloetta is a Mythical Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. Psychic with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, Meloetta's biggest threats include Scyther (Bug) and Hydreigon (Dark), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Meloetta has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Serene Grace is the go-to ability for Meloetta. It doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring. It's Meloetta's only ability.
In Scarlet & Violet, Meloetta fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 128 Sp. Atk. Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
In Scarlet & Violet, the best way to handle Meloetta: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
As a Mythical Pokemon, Meloetta has limited availability — 8 games since its debut in Black & White. Typically obtained through special events or in-game quests rather than standard encounters.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves