The mythical Pokémon Meloetta makes a special appearance in the Indigo Disk DLC expansion for Pokémon Violet. Securing an encounter with this legendary Unova musician requires players to perform a specific sequence of actions hidden within the Blueberry Academy Terrarium. This comprehensive guide breaks down the exact steps and location mechanics needed to successfully discover and capture Meloetta.
Finding the Hidden Location in the Coastal Biome
To begin your search, fast travel to the Coastal Outdoor Classroom located inside the Coastal Biome. Travel slightly east toward a scenic meadow surrounded by trees and waterfalls. Pay attention to your surroundings until you spot a localized wind swirl lifting leaves into the air.
Standing in this specific patch of land causes the background music of the terrarium to fade away significantly. Recognizing this subtle environmental cue confirms you are in the exact position required to trigger the secret event. Make sure your character is positioned directly in the center of the swirling leaves before proceeding.
Performing the Secret Ritual
Once you are in position inside the whirlwind, rotate your left control stick clockwise to make your trainer spin. You must maintain this continuous spinning animation for at least ten seconds. Counting a few extra seconds guarantees the game registers the required duration accurately.
Immediately after spinning, open your Rotom Phone camera by pressing down on the directional pad. Press the directional buttons to cycle through your available photo filters until you select the Sepia filter. Look around through the camera lens for a few moments while listening closely to the background audio.
Encountering and Catching Meloetta
While looking through the Sepia filter, you will begin to hear Meloetta singing her iconic Relic Song melody. Slowly pan your camera angle across the clearing until Meloetta becomes visible. Close your camera interface, and the mythical Pokémon will remain floating right in front of your character in the overworld.
Before initiating the battle, save your game manually to prevent losing the encounter by accident. Meloetta appears at level 70 and features a Fighting Tera Type when encountered in the wild. Note that this specific encounter is shiny-locked, meaning you cannot obtain a shiny version through soft resets.
Changing Forms in Combat
Meloetta initially enters the battle in her standard Aria Forme. If you wish to utilize her physical-focused Pirouette Forme during battles, teach her the move Relic Song. Casting Relic Song in combat dynamically alters her form and type combination.
After the battle concludes, Meloetta automatically reverts to her original Aria Forme. Understanding these combat mechanics ensures you get the most versatility out of this mythical addition to your Paldean team.
