Ditto (Pokémon)

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Ditto メタモン Metamon #132
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Transform Pokémon
Ability Limber Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #132 Johto #092 Hoenn #287 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'00" Imperial 0.3 m Metric 1'00"/0.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 8.8 lbs. Imperial 4 kg Metric 8.8 lbs./4 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 35 (4.6%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Ditto group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 61 Battle Exp.: 611*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Ditto (Japanese: メタモン Metamon) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

Ditto uses the move Transform to copy the opponent's moves, types, form, and non-HP stats. It is sought out for its ability to breed with any Pokémon other than the Pokémon in the "No Egg" group, including genderless ones.

Biology

Physiology

Ditto is a pink/purple (aquamarine when shiny) gelatinous blob.

Gender differences

Ditto is a genderless Pokémon.

Special abilities

Ditto is capable of Transforming in to an an exact replica of any other Pokémon (an ability that also shared with Mew). However, if Ditto tries to transform into something based on memory, it may get some of the details wrong. Ditto will also be unable to remain in a transformed state if it starts laughing. Frequently it appears that a Ditto can't transform its face. This fact is seen in the anime, as well as in Pokémon Snap (in which several Ditto are transformed into Bulbasaur), and Pokémon Diamond and Pearl (in which, during the Game Corner slot machine game, a Clefairy with a Ditto's face will occasionally appear instead of a real Clefairy).

Ditto's ability to breed with any non-legendary Pokémon is also useful for creating Pokémon eggs of the more rare Pokémon that it may be difficult to get a mate for, such as the starter Pokémon.

Habitat

Ditto live in very diverse habitats. The most common being Caves and forested areas. However, Ditto are never far from civilization or people. There have even been sitings of Ditto in places such as the Pokemon Mansion.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Ditto first appeared in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion. Duplica and her Ditto used to perform for people, but the two haven't had an audience since people saw that Ditto couldn't change its face. Ditto fixed that problem near the end of the episode, when captured by Team Rocket.

In Hello Pummelo, Drake of the Orange Islands owns a Ditto and uses it to fight Ash's Pikachu. After the battle with Drake's Ditto, Pikachu came out the victor.

Duplica found another Ditto sometime before Imitation Confrontation that she named Mini-Dit. This second Ditto couldn't change its size.

Ditto was also owned by a member of Team Magma named Brodie, who debuted in Unfair Weather Friends. A Ditto suited Brody well because he's a master of disguise.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Trozei: Ditto serves as a "wild card", meaning it can Trozei with any Pokémon and must be used to get rid of Jammer Balls. One will appear when a Trozei is made with more Pokémon than necessary.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ditto is found in the Buried Relic dungeon. It is quite useless, as Transform does not copy the opponents moves or stats. Instead, it gives the user the appearance of a random Pokémon found on that floor. As it only has 1 PP, allowing only one use per dungeon without restoring items, its only options after using Transform are to struggle or use the basic tackle attack exclusive to Mystery Dungeon.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Capable of copying an enemy's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy. Blue Yellow When it spots an enemy, its body transforms into an almost perfect copy of its opponent. Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked. Silver Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if it is made to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise. Crystal When it encounters another Ditto, it will move faster that normal to duplicate that opponent exactly. Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby Ditto rearranges its cell structure to transform itself into other shapes. However, if it tries to transform itself into something by relying on its memory, this Pokémon manages to get details wrong. Sapphire Ditto rearranges its cell structure to transform itself into other shapes. However, if it tries to transform itself into something by relying on its memory, this Pokémon manages to get details wrong. Emerald A Ditto rearranges its cell structure to transform itself. However, if it tries to change based on its memory, it will get details wrong. FireRed It can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms. LeafGreen Capable of copying an opponent's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
Generation IV Diamond It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees. Pearl It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Routes 13, 14, 15, 23, Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Pokémon Mansion and Cerulean Cave
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 34 and 35 Crystal Common Routes 34 and 35
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald Common Desert Underpass FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon Routes 13, 14, 15, Pokémon Mansion, Cerulean Cave Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Route 218 (Poké Radar) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Bus Stop
Pokémon Snap	Cave
Pokémon Trozei!	Everywhere
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Frosty Forest (4F-9F) Fiery Field (10F, 20F) Buried Relic (16F-34F) Wish Cave (53F-64F) Joyous Tower (53F-64F) Oddity Cave (B1-B15)

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 48		108 - 155	206 - 300
Attack: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Defense: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Sp. Atk: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Sp. Def: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Speed: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Total: 288	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 48.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

The numbers above are good for when Ditto is in its normal form; once it transforms, the type matching changes to that of the species it transformed into.

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Transform	Transform	Transform	Transform

Trivia

Origin

Name origin

A ditto is a substitute for repeating what was previously written or said. Ditto's Japanese name is a combination of metamorph and monster.

Glitches

Ditto has been closely associated with several Pokémon glitches. When an 'M is captured in the Red and Blue versions, the trainer will still be in battle and an invisible Ditto will be where 'M once was. Additionally, Ditto is a necessary Pokémon for carrying out Method #3 of the Mew Glitch, a glitch capable of allowing the player to run into any Pokémon or any glitch Pokémon ([1]).

In other languages

• German: Ditto
• French: Metamorphe
• Korean: 메타몽 Metamong

Related articles

• Duplica's Ditto
• Mini-Dit

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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