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Overview
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Meloetta is the most versatile Pokemon in the XY RU tier, due to having two completely different and threatening forms as well as a very high BST. It is capable of fitting nicely on both offensive and defensive teams, capable of fulfilling roles as a wall breaker, late-game cleaner, and a specially defensive support Pokemon. Meloetta also has a very interesting typing, being a Psychic-type immune to Ghost and a Normal-type neutral to Fighting. Unfortunately for Meloetta it also has a weakness to the extremely common Knock Off. Meloetta-P is also really strong in the current metagame but requires a turn to transform.
Sub Calm Mind
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name: Sub Calm Mind
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Hyper Voice
move 4: Shadow Ball
ability: Serene Grace
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 188 Def / 24 SpA / 44 Spe
nature: Modest
Moves
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Substitute is the most important move on this set, as it protects Meloetta from status moves, such as Toxic. Calm Mind boosts Meloetta's Special Attack and Special Defense, making it more threatening as well as harder to take down. Hyper Voice and Shadow Ball provide perfect neutral coverage in the tier. Shadow Ball is very important on this set, as it allows Meloetta to counter Doublade, one of the best Pokemon in the tier. Hyper Voice has the additional benefit of allowing Meloetta to hit through an opponent's Substitute, which can be helpful if they attempt to set up at the same time as you do.
Set Details
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The EVs give Meloetta 404 HP, allowing its Substitutes to take a Seismic Toss from Registeel, while the Defense EVs allow Meloetta's Substitute to take any hit from 0 Attack Gligar barring Knock Off. 44 Speed EVs allow Meloetta to outspeed uninvested base 95 Speed Pokemon such as Drapion. The remaining EVs are placed into Special Attack along with a Modest Nature, to make Meloetta as threatening as possible. Leftovers is mandatory on this set, as it is Meloetta's only form of recovery.
Usage Tips
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Meloetta is able to scare out a lot of Pokemon with the variety of its sets, some of which can be more dangerous initially. Pokemon such as Golbat, Gligar, and Alomomola are likely to switch out when you bring Meloetta in, allowing Meloetta to set up a Substitute or a Calm Mind. You must be very careful switching Meloetta into these Pokemon, however, as a Toxic or a Scald burn makes this set much less effective. Switching into Knock Off is also a problem, as even a weak one cripples this set by removing its only form of recovery. If you use this set, Toxic Spikes is something you should really consider, as it puts a timer on your opponent, making this set even more effective at wearing down the opponent's team.
Team Options
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A grounded Poison-type or some other entry hazard remover make a really good teammate for Meloetta, as Toxic Spikes make this set much less effective. Meloetta also has trouble getting around Registeel, so something that can deal with that is also very useful. Hitmonlee is not only capable of removing entry hazards with Rapid Spin, but it laughs in Registeel's face. Hitmonlee also lures in set up opportunities such as Alomomola and Gligar for Meloetta. Aromatisse is another good partner for Meloetta, as it can switch into Knock Off without breaking a sweat, as well as utilize Aromatherapy to give a status-ridden Meloetta a second chance. Finally, a good Toxic Spikes setter allows Meloetta to take advantage of its natural bulk and Substitute to stall out the opponents team; both Drapion and Weezing are very adept at this role.
Meloetta-P
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name: Meloetta-P
move 1: Relic Song
move 2: Return
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Serene Grace
item: Life Orb
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SpA / 252 Spd
nature: Jolly
Moves
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Relic Song is obviously the most important move on this set, allowing Meloetta to become one of the most dangerous physical threats in RU. Return and Close Combat are chosen as STAB moves for Meloetta, as they have very good neutral coverage in the tier. Knock Off rounds out Meloetta's coverage, allowing it to do heavy damage to Ghost-types. Ice Punch and Zen Headbutt are also interesting options for Meloetta, as they allow Meloetta to get through Gligar and Weezing, respectively, and thanks to Serene Grace, Zen Headbutt has a nice 40% chance to flinch. Quick Attack and Facade are also options to replace Return, providing Meloetta with priority in Quick Attack's case or allowing it to negate the Attack drop from burn with Facade.
Set Details
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Max Speed and a Jolly nature are chosen to take advantage of Meloetta-P's high 128 base Speed, making Meloetta one of the fastest Pokemon in the tier. Maximum Attack investment and Life Orb allow Meloetta to hit as hard as possible.
Usage Tips
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It is important to realize when playing with this set that your opponent is likely going to assume that you are using a special variant of Meloetta. It is best to send in Meloetta against a weak Pokemon that is slower than regular Meloetta and pick them off with Relic Song, which still hits pretty hard off of regular Meloetta's high Special Attack set. Meloetta-P is best used as a late-game cleaner, after the opponent's team has been worn down a little bit, but it is also a capable wallbreaker, thanks to its high Base Power STAB moves and good coverage.
Team Options
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Spikes setters such as Qwilfish, Accelgor, and Omastar make really good teammates for Meloetta, as this set tends to force a second switch after Relic Song is revealed. Meloetta struggles to get around certain physically defensive Pokemon, such as Alomomola and Gligar, so something that can take advantage of these Pokemon make good partners. Virizion is one such Pokemon, capable of setting up on both of these Pokemon with either Calm Mind or Swords Dance. Thanks to Knock Off, Ghost-type Pokemon don't wall this set, but they can switch into Relic Song and stop the transformation. As such, Pursuit users like Escavalier and Drapion also make good partners. Finally, because this set tends to lure in and destroy Registeel, Pokemon like Yanmega and Slurpuff that struggle with Registeel enjoy being paired with this set.
Specially Defensive
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name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Perish Song
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Heal Bell / U-turn
move 4: Thunder Wave
ability: Serene Grace
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
nature: Careful
Moves
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Perish Song is a very important move for specially defensive Meloetta, as it prevents common stallbreakers such as Substitute + Calm Mind Cresselia, Calm Mind Reuniclus, and Curse Registeel from setting up and slowly taking down your team. Knock Off hits many of the things that Meloetta wants to wall for more damage than any of its special attacks, 2HKOing Delphox after Stealth Rock. Heal Bell gives Meloetta some added utility, allowing it to cure its teammates' status ailments. U-turn is another option in this slot, however, as it allows Meloetta to gain momentum on switches forced by Perish Song. Thunder Wave is chosen for the last slot, as it can cripple Delphox and other speedy special attackers. Toxic can be used in this slot, but many common switch-ins to Meloetta are immune to Toxic, such as Registeel and Drapion.
Set Details
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Max HP, Special Defense, and a Careful nature are necessary to check Calm Mind Delphox. Leftovers are necessary, as it is Meloetta's only form of recovery.
Usage Tips
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If you see that your opponent has a Cresselia or Reuniclus in the team preview, it is necessary to keep Meloetta as healthy as possible, as these Pokemon can be huge threats to defensively oriented teams. While Meloetta does have impressive special bulk, its physical bulk isn't that great, so avoiding physical hits as much as possible will greatly increase Meloetta's longevity. Knock Off is especially important to avoid, as it not only hits Meloetta super effectively, it also removes Meloetta's only form of recovery. That being said, Meloetta is great at pivoting into special attackers and forcing them out.
Team Options
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This set greatly appreciates Wish support from the likes of Alomomola and Aromatisse. Alomomola also appreciates Meloetta's cleric abilities, preventing Alomomola from being worn down by Toxic. On the other hand, Aromatisse is able to use Aromatherapy to free up a moveslot for Meloetta's U-turn. Pokemon that switch out of Psychic-type Pokemon appreciate Meloetta's ability to counter these Pokemon. Gligar and Golbat both need this type of support, and in return can provide Defog support to prevent Meloetta from being worn down by entry hazards. Finally, a good switch-in to Dark-types really helps Meloetta succeed in its roll; Hitmontop and Aromatisse are both good choices.
Choice Specs
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name: Choice Specs
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Trick / U-turn
ability: Serene Grace
item: Choice Specs
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Psyshock is the main STAB move on this set, dealing heavy damage to everything that does not resist it. Psychic can be used in this slot instead if your team is having issues with certain Pokemon like Alomomola or Tangrowth. Focus Blast is chosen as the secondary move, tearing through Steel- and Dark-types that resist or are immune to Psyshock. Particularly, Focus Blast nails Registeel, one of the main switch-ins into Meloetta. Shadow Ball rounds out Meloetta's coverage, hitting some key Pokemon such as Delphox, Doublade, and Bronzong super effectively. In the last slot, Meloetta chooses between crippling any wall that attempts to switch in to its attacks with Trick or gaining momentum on forced switches with U-turn.
Set Details
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Max Speed and a Timid nature are chosen for this set, as base 90 Speed is relatively common in RU. Max Special Attack along with Choice Specs allows Meloetta to become an extremely powerful wallbreaker, demolishing Pokemon that usually give Meloetta trouble.
Usage Tips
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Using Choice Specs Meloetta is fairly simple. Use a slow U-turn or Volt Switch to get Meloetta in, or switch Meloetta in after something faints and use the move most likely to decimate the opponent or their switch-in. Trick and U-turn can be used early-game in order to cripple or scout your opponent's best switch-in to Meloetta. Choice Specs Meloetta should always be used primarily as a wallbreaker, and not as a sweeper.
Team Options
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Pokemon that like weakened special walls, especially Registeel, appreciate the wallbreaking capabilities of this Meloetta set. Yanmega is one Pokemon that comes to mind, as the biggest counter to the Speed Boost set is severely weakened by Meloetta. Jolteon is another good teammate for Meloetta, as it is capable of cleaning late-game with its blazing Speed stat after the opponent's special walls are weakened. Choice Specs Meloetta is very good at taking advantage of all different types of entry hazards. Shuckle is capable of providing Sticky Web support as well Stealth Rock support. Accelgor and Qwilfish are both good partners for Meloetta, as they can help in wearing down special walls by providing Spikes support.
Choice Scarf
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hyper Voice
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: U-turn / Trick
ability: Serene Grace
item: Choice Scarf
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Hyper Voice is the main draw in using Choice Scarf Meloetta, as it is a powerful STAB move that allows Meloetta to revenge kill opposing Pokemon even if they are behind a Substitute. Psyshock allows Meloetta to revenge kill some key Pokemon in the tier, most notably Hitmonlee and Gallade. Shadow Ball has perfect neutral coverage with Hyper Voice and also deals with threatening Pokemon like Doublade and Delphox. The last slot is a choice between generating momentum and scouting the opponent with U-turn or crippling an opposing defensive Pokemon with Trick. Focus Blast is also an option if your team is extremely weak to Cobalion.
Set Details
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Max Speed and a Timid nature are chosen, as this allows Meloetta to outspeed opposing Choice Scarf Pokemon such as Rotom-C and Hitmonlee when equipped with its own Choice Scarf. Special Attack is maximized in order to hit as hard as possible.
Usage Tips
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Meloetta should be used to stop an opposing sweeper from running through your team after they have set up. However, try not to switch Meloetta directly into an opponent's attack after they have set up, as this could cause you to lose your only chance to revenge kill them. Trick and U-turn are capable of crippling or scouting your opponent's best response to Meloetta, respectively.
Team Options
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Something that is capable of taking out opposing Registeel is greatly appreciated by Meloetta. Cobalion and Virizion are both good options, that can set up on or KO opposing Registeel. Pokemon that are capable of luring in and getting rid of opposing special walls such as Moltres, Choice Specs Yanmega, and Zoroark also make good teammates. Hitmonlee deserves a special mention, as it deals with special walls while also providing Rapid Spin support to prevent Choice Scarf Meloetta from getting worn down by entry hazards.
Offensive Calm Mind
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name: Offensive Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Focus Blast
ability: Serene Grace
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Meloetta is capable of forcing a large amount of switches, and this set aims to take advantage of that with Calm Mind. Calm Mind boosts Meloetta's Special Attack and Special Defense, making it very powerful and much harder to take down. Hyper Voice and Shadow Ball have extremely good coverage in RU, and Hyper Voice is capable of hitting through opposing Substitutes. Focus Blast allows Meloetta to get around specially defensive Steel-types, such as Registeel, that don't mind Meloetta's other moves.
Set Details
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Max Special Attack and Speed with a Timid nature are used so Meloetta can hit as hard and fast as possible. A Life Orb is used to boost Meloetta's already strong attacks.
Usage Tips
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This set tends to work best as a mid-game wallbreaker, as it is capable of punching large holes in defensive teams, allowing a teammate to clean up late-game. Calm Mind is best used on predicted switches, but against more offensive teams, Meloetta's good coverage and natural power can allow Meloetta to function well without a boost.
Team Options
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This set works well on teams that attempt to spam special attacks in order to wear down the opponent. Pairing Meloetta with another bulkier Calm Mind user such as Reuniclus or Cresselia could work well, as this set can really damage usual Calm Mind counters such as Registeel and Drapion. Yanmega really likes Meloetta's ability to get rid of Registeel, as it is capable of tearing through the opponent's team after Registeel has been taken down. Spikes users such as Accelgor and Qwilfish are also good options, as many of the best responses to Meloetta are grounded Pokemon.
Other Options
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A Work Up set that aims to use both Meloetta formes could be used, but it struggles to find the moveslots to function. Psyshock and Thunderbolt can be used on the Calm Mind sets over Shadow Ball and Hyper Voice, but in general the coverage provided by Shadow Ball and Hyper Voice is more valuable in the RU metagame. Meloetta is also a decent user of Assault Vest, as it has some nice utility with Knock Off and U-turn and power with its special STAB moves, but it is easily worn down and needs Perish Song to do its job as a special wall. Energy Ball is a pretty cool option if your team is extremely weak to Rhyperior. Meloetta is also capable of running an all-out attacker set, utilizing its good coverage to demolish the opponents, but in general the sets listed are better.
Checks & Counters
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Because of its versatility and dual formes, its checks and counters really depend on the set.
**Bulky Steel-types**: The best counters to Meloetta are Steel-types that aren't weak to Ghost attacks. Registeel especially, as it can take any attack from all except the physical, Choice Specs, and offensive Calm Mind sets, Registeel doesn't like getting tricked a Choice Specs or Scarf though.
**Drapion**: Drapion is a decent check to Meloetta, taking on most special sets with ease and using Knock Off and Toxic Spikes to make Meloetta much less effective, but it must be careful when facing Meloetta-P.
**Aromatisse**: Aromatisse can generally take any one of Meloetta's attacks and can scout the set but it is setup bait for the Substitute + Calm Mind set.
**Spiritomb**: Spiritomb is the only thing that can switch into all of these sets, can utilize its Dark-type STAB to take care of Meloetta, and is capable of preventing Meloetta's transformation to Meloetta-P.
**Fast Revenge Killers**: Many Pokemon can outspeed and heavily damage or OHKO Meloetta in Aria forme, such as Zoroark, Cinccino, and Durant, but must be careful for the Piroutte forme or the Choice Scarf set, Jolly Choice Scarf Braviary is probably the best at this role, as it can take out both forms with ease.
**Granbull**: Granbull is an extremely solid response to Meloetta-P, but doesn't do very well against special variants.
Overview
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Sub Calm Mind
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name: Sub Calm Mind
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Hyper Voice
move 4: Shadow Ball
ability: Serene Grace
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 188 Def / 24 SAtk / 44 Spe
nature: Modest
Moves
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Set Details
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Usage Tips
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Team Options
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Meloetta-P
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name: Meloetta-P
move 1: Relic Song
move 2: Return
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Serene Grace
item: Life Orb
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd
nature: Jolly
Moves
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Set Details
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Usage Tips
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Team Options
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Specially Defensive
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name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Perish Song
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Heal Bell / U-turn
move 4: Thunder Wave
ability: Serene Grace
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
nature: Careful
Moves
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Set Details
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Usage Tips
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Team Options
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Choice Specs
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name: Choiced
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Trick / U-turn
ability: Serene Grace
item: Choice Specs
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Set Details
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Team Options
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Choice Scarf
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hyper Voice
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: U-turn / Trick
ability: Serene Grace
item: Choice Scarf
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Set Details
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Usage Tips
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Team Options
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Offensive Calm Mind
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name: Offensive Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Focus Blast
ability: Serene Grace
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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Set Details
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Usage Tips
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Team Options
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Other Options
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Checks & Counters
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Because of its versatility and dual forms checks and counters really depend on the sets.
**Bulky Steels that aren't weak to ghost**: Registeel especially, as it can take any attack and is impossible for all except the physical and offensive CM sets, doesn't like getting tricked specs or a scarf
**Aromatisse**: This can generally take any one of Meloetta's attacks and can scout the set but it is set up bate for sub CM
**Spiritomb**: the only thing that can switch into all of these sets
**Fast Revenge Killers**: Many Pokemon can outspeed and heavily damage or OHKO Meloetta in Aria form such as Zoroark, Cinccino, and Durant, but must be careful for the Piroutte form or the Scarf set
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- Meloetta is
one ofthe most versatile pokemon in RU - Has 2 forms and a high BST to play mind games with the opponent, as the counters completely change depending on form
- Capable of being used on both offensive and defensive teams
- Pro typing being a Psychic type immune to ghost and a normal neutral to fighting
- Unfortunate Dark weakness, knock off is common and Meloetta hates it
- Meloetta-P is extremely fast but loses a lot of its special bulk
- Takes a turn to transform if you are using Meloetta-P
Sub Calm Mind
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name: Sub Calm Mind
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Calm Mind
move 3: Hyper Voice
move 4: Shadow Ball
ability: Serene Grace
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 188 Def / 24 SAtk / 44 Spe
nature: Modest
Moves
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- Substitute protects Meloetta from status and gives Meloetta more opportunity to set up on forced switches
- Calm Mind makes Meloetta a dangerous win condition making it both threatening and hard to take down
- Hyper Voice and Shadow Ball have perfect neutral coverage
- Shadow Ball is important to allow Meloetta to damage Doublade, a very common threat
- Hyper Voice has the bonus of hitting through subs
Set Details
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- The EVs allow Meloetta's sub to take a seismic toss, as well as preventing Gligar's Earthquake / u turn from ever breaking the sub
- The Speed EVs are for min speed base 95s like Drapion
- Rest into SpA and a modest nature in order to hit as hard as possible
- Leftovers provide the only form of recovery for this set and help to increase longevity
Usage Tips
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- Meloetta is able to force quite a few switches thanks to the variety of threatening sets it has
- Defensive Pokemon like Gligar, Alomomola, and Cresselia are the perfect set up opportunity for Meloetta
- Avoid Knock off and status if you want to sweep
- Pairs well with toxic spikes as it can sit in front of the opponents team as they are poisoned to death
Team Options
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- A grounded Poison type or defogger to remove toxic spikes are highly recommended
- A good cleric like Aromatisse allows you a second chance if you are statused
- Something that can handle Registeel is very important to sweeping with this set, Hitmonlee can take out regi and appreciates Meloetta taking out Alomomola and Gligar
Meloetta-P
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name: Meloetta-P
move 1: Relic Song
move 2: Return
move 3: Close Combat
move 4: Knock Off
ability: Serene Grace
item: Life Orb
evs: 252 Atk / 4 SAtk / 252 Spd
nature: Jolly
Moves
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- Relic Song is the most important move on this set, allowing Meloetta to become a potent physical threat
- Return and Close Combat are STAB moves with good neutral coverage
- Knock Off is in the last slot as it allows Meloetta to get around Ghosts and it has the added benefit of removing the opponents items
- Other options are Ice Punch for Gligar, Zen Headbutt for Weezing and Golbat (and a 60% flinch chance)
- Quick Attack can pick off weakened choice scarf users but is pretty weak and Meloetta is faster than most things
- Facade can replace Return as it has the cool trick of ignoring burn drops
Set Details
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- Max speed and a Jolly nature are chosen to take advantage of Meloetta-P's high 128 base speed
- Life orb is used to hit as hard as possible
Usage Tips
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- Before you reveal your set, your opponent will likely assume you are special Meloetta
- This set is best for late game sweeps after your opponent's team has been worn down
- Relic song can be used to pick of weakened opponents as it hits pretty hard of Regular Meloetta's SpA stat
Team Options
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- Meloetta-P's form changes can often force double switches so hazards can really were down the opponents team, Spike users like Qwilfish, Accelgor and Omastar
- Meloetta struggles to get around Physically bulky pokemon such as Alomomola and Gligar, so a Pokemon that can take advantage of these Pokemon make good teammates, Swords Dance Virizion is one such Pokemon
- This is a huge Registeel lure, so Pokemon that enjoy Registeel out of the way such as Slurpuff and Yanmega are good choices as well
Specially Defensive
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name: Specially Defensive
move 1: Perish Song
move 2: Knock Off
move 3: Heal Bell / U-turn
move 4: Thunder Wave
ability: Serene Grace
item: Leftovers
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD
nature: Careful
Moves
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- Perish song is very important, as it prevents common Stall Breakers like Sub / CM Cresselia, CM Reuniclus, and Rest Talk Curse Registeel from breaking through your stall
- Knock Off hits many of Meloetta's main targets harder than it's Special Attack can, most importantly it 2HKOes Delphox
- Heal Bell is useful for supporting Meloetta's Teammates
- U-turn can be used instead to gain momentum on the switches Perish Song forces
- The last slot is left for Thunderwave which cripples Delphox
- Toxic can be used in that slot, but be wary as many of the best switch ins to this set are immune to Toxic (registeel and drapion)
Set Details
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- Max Special Defense and a Careful nature is necessary to check Calm Mind LO Delphox
- Leftovers are Meloetta's only form of recovery
Usage Tips
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- Keep Meloetta as healthy as possible when Cresselia or Reuniclus are on your opponents team
- Meloetta works well as a SpD pivot, switching into special attackers and supporting its team
- Avoid Knock Off as well as physical hits in general
Team Options
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- Alomomola and Aromatisse are both great options for teammates for Meloetta, as they can pass large wishes to it, and Alomomola appreciates Heal bell support
- Aromatisse can use Aromatherapy freeing up the slot for U-turn
- Pokemon that give Psychic types free turns appreciate this Meloetta, Golbat and Gligar are examples of this and can both support Meloetta with defog
- A good switch in to Dark Type moves are very important for this set, as such Aromatisse and Hitmontop are good teammates
Choice Specs
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name: Choiced
move 1: Psyshock
move 2: Focus Blast
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Trick / U-turn
ability: Serene Grace
item: Choice Specs
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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- Psyshock is the main STAB move on this set, dealing heavy damage to things that are neutral to it
- Focus Blast blasts through Registeel which would otherwise give this set trouble
- Shadow Ball has really nice coverage, hitting Delphox and Bronzong which don't mind its other moves
- Trick can cripple walls that Meloetta could not get through
- U-turn can scout what your opponent is likely to do while still gaining momentum
Set Details
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- Max Speed and a timid nature are chosen because 90 is a relatively common speed tier
- Max Special Attack to hit as hard as possible
- Choice Specs allows Meloetta to become a powerful wall breaker punching holes in pokemon that would normally give Meloetta Trouble
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- Using this set is relatively simple, switch in Meloetta with either a slow pivot or after a death and click the button that hits the opponent the hardest.
- Trick is capable of crippling the opponents best switch in to Meloetta
- Specs should be used as a wall breaker allowing a teammate to sweep later
Team Options
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- Pokemon that like weakened Special Walls, such as Jolteon make good teammates
- If you run Focus Blast, Yanmega is a great partner that appreciates the elimination of Registeel
- Web and Spike support are both very helpful, as such Shuckle, Accelgor, and Qwilfish all make good teammates
Choice Scarf
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name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Hyper Voice
move 2: Psyshock
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: U-turn / Trick
ability: Serene Grace
item: Choice Scarf
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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- Hyper Voice is the main STAB move on this set, hitting through substitutes and dealing heavy damage to things that are neutral to it
- Psyshock allows Meloetta to hit some key pokemon such as Hitmonlee and Gallade
- Shadow Ball has perfect neutral coverage with Hyper Voice
- The last slot provides Meloetta with some Utility, U-turn allows Meloetta to gain momentum while Trick can cripple walls that Meloetta could not get through
- Focus blast could also be used in one of the slots to RK Cobalion
Set Details
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- Max Speed and a timid nature are chosen because 90 is a good speed tier for a scarf Pokemon outspeeding all unboosted Pokemon in RU
- Max Special Attack to hit as hard as possible
- Choice Scarf allows Meloetta to become a revenge killer that can kill things even if they are behind a sub
Usage Tips
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- Use Meloetta to stop a dangerous sweeper after it has killed a pokemon
- Trick and U-turn are capable of crippling / scouting the opponents responses respectively
Team Options
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- Something that can deal with Registeel is appreciated, Cobalion and Virizion are both good options to take on Registeel
- Pokemon that can deal with Special Walls such as Moltres, Specs Yanmega, and Zoroark make great partners
- Hitmonlee can remove hazards which can where this set down, while also taking out special walls
Offensive Calm Mind
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name: Offensive Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Hyper Voice
move 3: Shadow Ball
move 4: Focus Blast
ability: Serene Grace
item: Life Orb
evs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
nature: Timid
Moves
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- Calm mind allows Meloetta to boost up and get around Pokemon that would otherwise give it trouble such as Registeel
- Hyper Voice and Shadow Ball have really good coverage
- Focus Blast hits Steel types such as Registeel that don't mind its other moves
Set Details
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- Speed is maxed with a timid nature as it has a nice base 90 speed tier
- Max SpA and Life orb to let Meloetta hit as hard as possible
Usage Tips
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- This set works well as a mid game wall breaker
- Get Meloetta in and set up a Calm Mind if you can, otherwise use Meloetta's good coverage to punch holes in the opponents team
Team Options
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- This set works well on calm mind spam team, as it can get through troublesome pokemon like Registeel and heavily damage Drapion as well
- Yanmega
- This set appreciates Spike support as many of its checks are grounded, Qwilfish and Accelgor are both good options
Other Options
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- work up set, doesn't really have the move slots
- thunderbolt + psyshock can be used over shadow ball + hyper voice, but their coverage isn't quite as good
- Decent Assault vest user with Knock off / u turn / hyper voice / psychic
- Energy Ball donks Rhyperior if you are in to that
- An all out attacker set could be used with E-Belt or LO, as Meloetta has a very diverse set of coverage moves
Checks & Counters
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Because of its versatility and dual forms checks and counters really depend on the sets.
**Bulky Steels that aren't weak to ghost**: Registeel especially, as it can take any attack and is impossible for all except the physical and offensive CM sets, doesn't like getting tricked specs or a scarf
**Aromatisse**: This can generally take any one of Meloetta's attacks and can scout the set but it is set up bate for sub CM
**Spiritomb**: the only thing that can switch into all of these sets
**Fast Revenge Killers**: Many Pokemon can outspeed and heavily damage or OHKO Meloetta in Aria form such as Zoroark, Cinccino, and Durant, but must be careful for the Piroutte form or the Scarf set
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