Close Combat
Learned at Lv. 78
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Power: 120Accuracy: 100PP: 5Physical
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
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Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP100310–404
- Attack128234–390
- Defense90166–306
- Sp. Atk77143–278
- Sp. Def77143–278
- Speed128234–390
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Mythical
Generation
Generation 5
Habitat
Unknown
Color
White
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #648 |
| Hyperspace | #119 |
| Original Unova | #154 |
| Updated Unova | #299 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
270
EV Yield
+1 Attack+1 Defense+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
Star Piece
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle StrategyNormal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Meloetta's Normal / Fighting typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against normal, rock, steel, ice, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Meloetta's 600 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Attack (128) carries most matchups, but a low Special Attack stat of 77 means careful positioning matters.
Its Normal, Fighting typing leaves Meloetta with 4 weaknesses against 3 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Meloetta a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1, Defense +1, Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.6 m
Weight
6.5 kg
TypeNormalFighting
Abilities
Doubles the chance of moves' extra effects occurring.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
30,600
Hatch Counter: 120
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
100
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Meloetta?
Meloetta is a dual-type Normal, Fighting Pokémon.
What are Meloetta's weaknesses?
Meloetta takes 2× damage from Fighting, Flying, Psychic, Fairy type moves. It is immune to Ghost type moves.
How does Meloetta evolve?
Meloetta does not evolve.
What are Meloetta's base stats?
Meloetta has a base stat total of 600: HP 100, Attack 128, Defense 90, Sp. Atk 77, Sp. Def 77, Speed 128. Its highest stat is Attack (128).