Type matchups
Damage Meloetta takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal/Psychic type, Meloetta has 2 weaknesses, 1 resistance and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Normal/Psychic typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 100
- Attack
- 77
- Defense
- 77
- Sp. Atk
- 128
- Sp. Def
- 128
- Speed
- 90
- Total
- 600
Meloetta has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (128) well above Attack (77), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 90 is middling (faster than 71% of Pokémon). With 100 HP, 77 Defense and 128 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Meloetta's only ability is Serene Grace.
How to beat Meloetta
Meloetta takes 2× damage from Bug and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Spiritomb hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Meloetta's Normal and Psychic moves. Sableye hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Meloetta's Normal and Psychic moves. Tyranitar hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Meloetta's Psychic moves and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Meloetta does not evolve.
Best counters to Meloetta
Frequently asked questions
What is Meloetta weak to?
As a Normal/Psychic type, Meloetta takes super-effective damage from Bug and Dark moves.
What is Meloetta resistant to?
Meloetta resists Psychic moves. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Meloetta?
Strong type-based picks include Spiritomb, Sableye and Tyranitar, which hit Meloetta with super-effective attacks.