Ditto (Japanese: メタモン Metamon) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
It can breed with any Pokémon other than the Pokémon in the No Eggs Discovered group and other Ditto, including some gender-unknown Pokémon, to produce Eggs of the other's species.
Biology
In its natural state, Ditto is a light-purple or pink blob-like Pokémon with vestigial facial features. It is often referred to as amorphous, but has a relatively consistent appearance in official artwork, including two small nubs on its "head", a few soft lumps at its base, and two pseudopod-like protrusions in place of arms. The face consists of beady eyes and a simple mouth; almost always pulled into a smile.
It is capable of transforming into an exact replica of any physical object or living creature, including its form and abilities. Each Ditto has its own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to transforming; being unable to remain transformed while laughing and getting details of its transformation wrong if based on memory being apparently universal. The anime, TCG, and some spin-off games have shown that occasionally Ditto cannot change its face during transfomation; a trait that has become synonymous with the species despite being incongruous with their depiction in core series games. While its transformation ability allows it to get along with almost anything, it does not get along with its own kind, which it will quickly (and generally fruitlessly) attempt to transform into. It transforms into a rock when sleeping to avoid attack.
Ditto is never far from civilization or people, and is the only Pokémon capable of using the Metal Powder and Quick Powder items. Its variety of unusual and often entirely unique traits set it apart from every other Pokémon.
In the anime
Major appearances
Duplica has a Ditto that debuted in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion, where they used to perform for people, only to lack an audience since people saw that Ditto could not change its face. Ditto fixed that problem near the end of the episode, when it was captured by Team Rocket.
Other
In Hello Pummelo, Drake used a Ditto in a Full Battle against Ash at the Pummelo Stadium. It faced Ash's Pikachu, but ended up losing after Pikachu used Agility and then slammed its tail down on Ditto.
Sometime before Imitation Confrontation, Duplica found another Ditto, which she nicknamed Mini-Dit. This second Ditto could transform into an exact mirror image of anything, but it could not change its size.
In Unfair Weather Friends, a Ditto was Brodie's partner-in-crime. It reappeared in the same role in The Ribbon Cup Caper.
A Ditto appeared in PK15.
In Dealing With A Fierce Double Ditto Drama!, Narissa used two Ditto nicknamed Ditto 1 and Ditto 2. Ditto 2 is Shiny.
In Deceiving Appearances!, five Ditto were getting vaccinated at Aether Paradise. One of them escaped but was soon rescued. One of them reappeared in a flashback in A Masked Warning!. All of them reappeared in Don't Ignore the Small Stufful!.
In The Power of Us, Margo befriended a Ditto. It and a Teddiursa were targeted by Pokémon hunters looking for Zeraora, but they were saved by Zeraora, Ash, and his friends.
In A Talent for Imitation!, a Ditto works as a film actor because Transform is unusually efficient for impersonations. Its latest role was in a movie directed by Kublock, about Gardevoir twins, but it ran away due to Kublock's overly strict attitude and its increasing inability to use Transform as effectively. Ditto eventually ran into and befriended Team Rocket, who taught it how to overcome its nerves and regain its confidence. As a result, it returned to the set and production resumed without any further problems.
Minor appearances
In Flower Power, a Ditto was part of Florando's annual Pokémon Exhibition.
In a flashback in Ignorance is Blissey, a Ditto was at the Pokémon Nurse School.
In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Ditto to the school's underage students for use in lessons.
A Ditto appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Ditto appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Trainer's Ditto appeared in The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!.
A Trainer's Ditto appeared in I Choose You!.
In The Battlefield of Truth and Love!, a Trainer's Ditto watched the battles of the Manalo Conference. It reappeared in Battling on the Wing!.
In Enter Pikachu!, Mew transformed into a Ditto during a fantasy while Professor Oak was teaching Goh and Chloe.
In A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That!, two Ditto were in the Wild Area.
Pokédex entries
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| EP037
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Ditto
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Ash's Pokédex
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Ditto, a Transform Pokémon. It is able to rearrange the cells of its body and assume any form. Its only attack is Transform.
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Pokémon
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| DP173
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Ditto
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Ditto, the Transform Pokémon. Ditto has the ability to reconstruct its entire cellular structure into whatever it sees.
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Pokémon
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| SM046
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Ditto
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Rotom Pokédex
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Ditto, the Transform Pokémon. A Normal type. Ditto can rearrange their bodies' cells to change into other life forms.
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Pokémon
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| JN019
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Ditto
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Ditto, the Transform Pokémon. A Normal type. Altering every cell in its body, Ditto can transform into a perfect copy of many different Pokémon.
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POKÉTOON
Multiple Ditto appeared in Wait for Me, Magikarp!.
In the manga
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
- Main article: Duplica's Ditto
Duplica and her Ditto appeared in Pikachu's Excellent Adventure. Finding Ditto appealing, Misty decided to capture one of her own, but the plan was called off when Pikachu went missing.
Ditto was also featured in a minicomic, in which it transformed into Ash, harassed Misty, and thereby got Ash into a lot of pain.
Ditto was the first Pokémon Drake used against Ash in The Orange Crew Supreme Gym Leader.
Magical Pokémon Journey
- Main article: Master Ditto
In Magical Pokémon Journey, there is a ninja master named Master Ditto who appears several times in the manga. His first appearance is in The Wal Comes Tumbling Down.
Additionally, a group of Ditto appears in Excitement at the Hot Springs?!. The Ditto use Transform to mimic Pikachu and cause mischief.
Pocket Monsters HGSS
Red accidentally caught a Ditto with a Heavy Ball that was originally meant for the legendary beasts in PMHGSS04.
A Trainer's Ditto appeared in PMHGSS11.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Ditty
In Tauros the Tyrant, Ditto is one of the members on Green's team. As a master of transformation, Green uses Ditto extensively in her schemes, such as morphing over her face to disguise her appearance (like when she infiltrated the Silph Co. building disguised as Sabrina), camouflaging into its background for subterfuge, as well as forming a protective shield with Green's umbrella.
A Trainer's Ditto appeared in Gligar Glide, where it was seen in the Goldenrod Game Corner.
Ditto is seen later used by Team Rocket in Miltank Melee, to lure Crystal and Eusine away from Suicune and smother them when discovered. It was, however, defeated by Crystal's Hitmonchan, Monlee.
A Ditto appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
A Ditto appeared in PS588 and PS589 as a resident of the Pokémon Village.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
In Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, Whitney owns a Ditto.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Ditto appeared in The Challenge at Celadon University!.
Shu caught a Ditto in The Trial for Moltres.
A Ditto appeared in GDZ23.
A Ditto appeared in GDZ50, under the ownership of a collector.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Green's Ditto debuted in The Big Battle In The Viridian Forest!!.
Giovanni was revealed to have a Ditto in Which One is the Real Clefairy!?. It transformed into a Clefairy so Giovanni could get revenge on Red.
A Ditto appeared in Part-Time Job At The Swimming Pool!!.
A Ditto appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
Professor Oak owns a Ditto, as seen in Annual Big Cleaning Operation!!.
Pokémon Zensho
A Ditto first appeared in PZ06, under the ownership of Satoshi.
In the TCG
- Main article: Ditto (TCG)
Other appearances
A screenshot of Ditto in Melee
Ditto was originally intended to be one of the Pokémon randomly released from a Poké Ball. It would have transformed into a copy of the user's character and aided them in battle. However, processing problems forced its removal before the game's release. Ditto can be still be unlocked through the debug menu (which is only accessible through the use of Action Replay), though it does not do anything other than give 7-8% damage to those who touch it.
As for its official status, Ditto only appears as a random trophy and as a cameo in the Tournament Mode menu. In Winner Out or Loser Out tournaments, holding down L and R and pressing A will give the player a random character and color. The usual character image will instead be taken by a picture of Ditto.
Trophy information
Every Ditto has the ability to copy a Pokémon's entire cell structure in an instant and become its exact replica. They're terrible at remembering techniques, but when they use Transform, they temporarily learn all of their foe's moves. If a Ditto starts to laugh, it weakens and can't hold its transformation.
Ditto appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, where it uses Transform to duplicate the shape of the summoning character while still maintaining its own color. It then attacks opposing fighters. Ditto also appears as a Spirit.
Ditto attacking in disguise
A Ditto appeared in Detective Pikachu, under the ownership of Howard Clifford. For the majority of the movie, it assumed a human disguise known as Ms. Norman, but this was eventually uncovered during the final battle at Ryme City.
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Game data
NPC appearances
Ditto in Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Pokédex entries
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#132
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Capable of copying an enemy's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
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When it spots an enemy, its body transforms into an almost perfect copy of its opponent.
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Capable of reorganizing its cells to transform into an exact duplicate of its enemy. It is usually a shapeless blob.
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It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.
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Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if it is made to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise.
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When it encounters another Ditto, it will move faster than normal to duplicate that opponent exactly.
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It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.
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Kanto
#132
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Emerald
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A Ditto rearranges its cell structure to transform itself. However, if it tries to change based on its memory, it will get details wrong.
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| FireRed
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It can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms.
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Capable of copying an opponent's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
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Johto
#092
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| Diamond
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It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
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It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.
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Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if made to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise.
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B2W2: #261
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| Black
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It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
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| White
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| Black 2
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It can reconstitute its entire cellular structure to change into what it sees, but it returns to normal when it relaxes.
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Mountain #138
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It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
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| Y
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It can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms.
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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.
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Alola
SM: #209
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Alola
USUM: #271
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Kanto
#132
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It can reorganize its cells to make itself into a duplicate of anything it sees. The quality of the duplicate depends on the individual.
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| Moon
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With its astonishing capacity for metamorphosis, it can get along with anything. It does not get along well with its fellow Ditto.
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While it can transform into anything, each Ditto apparently has its own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to transformations.
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It transforms into whatever it sees. If the thing it's transforming into isn't right in front of it, Ditto relies on its memory—so sometimes it fails.
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When it spots an enemy, its body transfigures into an almost-perfect copy of its opponent.
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Galar
#373
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Galar
Isle of Armor #207
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Hisui
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It can reconstitute its entire cellular structure to change into what it sees, but it returns to normal when it relaxes.
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When it encounters another Ditto, it will move faster than normal to duplicate that opponent exactly.
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It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
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Game locations
In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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At Lv. 100
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48
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108 - 155
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206 - 300
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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Total: 288
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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While Ditto is Transformed into other Pokémon, type effectiveness depends on the type(s) of the Pokémon transformed into.
Learnset
Ditto is available in Sword and Shield and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ditto
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ditto
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ditto
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ditto
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Ditto in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Ditto in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ditto
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ditto
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Ditto
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Ditto
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.92 seconds
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Base HP: 47
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Base Defense: 47
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Base Speed: 60
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Pokémon GO
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Base HP: 134
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Base Attack: 91
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Base Defense: 91
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Buddy Distance: 3 km
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Evolution Requirement: N/A
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| Fast Attacks: Transform
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| Charged Attacks: Struggle
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Ditto first became available in Pokémon GO on November 23, 2016, disguised as other Pokémon in the wild. Players will only find out whether a Pokémon is a Ditto if successfully captured, upon which a cutscene will show the Pokémon transforming back into Ditto.[1] Ditto can be used in Gym and Raid Battles, in which it will Transform into the first Pokémon it sees; however Ditto cannot be used in Trainer Battles.
As of September 1, 2021, wild Ditto may be Shiny, and some Pokémon whose Shiny forms are available may transform into Ditto. If a player encounters a Shiny Pokémon in the wild, it cannot be a disguised Ditto, but non-Shiny Pokémon have a small chance of being a Shiny Ditto.[2]
As of April 1, 2022, wild Ditto may be disguised as any of the following species:[3][4]
In the past, wild Ditto may have also been disguised as these species:[5]
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Evolution
Sprites
Other sprites
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Trivia
- Ditto is the only Pokémon to date with a catch rate of 35. However, in Generations III and IV, if Ditto transforms into another Pokémon, its catch rate will become that of the new Pokémon.
- Ditto and Manaphy are the only Pokémon that are both able to breed yet unobtainable through breeding.
- In Pokémon Snap, Ditto takes the form of Bulbasaur in the Cave stage. The player can cause them to return to their Ditto form by hitting them with an object. When the player takes their picture, Ditto has the same eyes when it is transformed as when it is not. This trait is shared by Duplica's Ditto in the anime, although it was understood that this was not natural. Ditto cards from the EX Delta Species TCG expansion, the Clefairy Ditto that may appear in the Veilstone Game Corner's slot machines, and Howard Clifford's Ditto in Detective Pikachu also have this trait.
- Ditto is one of two Pokémon to have two different species-specific Stat-enhancing items associated with it, the other being Clamperl. Ditto's two associated items, the Metal Powder and Quick Powder, seem to be the same colors as Ditto's normal and Shiny forms, respectively.
- In Pokémon Rumble, since Transform was not programmed into the game, Ditto can only know Struggle. Since PP does not exist in Rumble, this makes Ditto the only Pokémon in Rumble that can use Struggle. However, Transform does exist in Pokémon Rumble Blast, so Ditto has a move from that game onward.
- Ditto is the most common Pokémon in Pokémon Trozei!, appearing in every area. This is due to its ability to transform, enabling the player a way to advance further if no links are available before Ditto appears.
- Prior to Generation VI, Ditto and Poliwag had the same cry.
- Since Transform copies its target's stats (except HP), Ditto cannot utilize its Special Attack stat before Transforming, though it can use its Attack stat for Struggle and confusion damage.
- In Generation II, a transformed Ditto keeps its original purple color palette (blue if Shiny).
- Since Ditto's only move, Transform, cannot copy moves in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series and has only one PP, its only move after transforming is Struggle.
- In Generation VI, Ditto is only given one move animation (despite the two animations minimum most Pokémon have for contact and non-contact moves).
- On October 4, 2017, The Pokémon Company posted a Ditto-themed music video onto their YouTube channel titled Dit-to Ditto.
- In Pokémon GO, Ditto appears in the wild disguised as other Pokémon. After being caught, it will reveal its true form. At one point, a large amount of Ditto were seen disguised as the then-unrevealed Mythical Pokémon, Meltan.
- Ditto is the only non-playable Pokémon that can be defeated in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
- In Pokémon GO, Ditto and Shedinja are the only Pokémon that cannot be used in Trainer Battles, unless the battle is against Team GO Rocket.
Glitches
Index 000 post-capture
In Generation I, if the player manages to capture an 'M (00), it will still be in battle with the player, and the battle will not end. Catching 'M (00) again results in the second one becoming a Ditto of the same level.
Transform glitches
- Main article: Transform glitches
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
In the sixth issue of Best Buy's @Gamer magazine, Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori revealed that Ditto was originally based on the iconic smiley face. Its eyes and mouth are exactly like ":)", which is an emoticon representing the smiley.
Additionally, Ditto strongly resembles an amoeba, a single-celled organism with no definite shape. This may emphasize its ability to alter its cellular composition. This could also explain why Ditto is unavailable through breeding, since single-celled organisms reproduce differently from multi-cellular plants and animals. It also could partially be based on an undifferentiated cell, a cell in the body that can change into any other cell by sampling it. In addition, it could have been based on a blob or modeling clay.
Name origin
Ditto may be derived from ditto (that which was stated before; copy of a document; imitation).
Metamon may be a combination of metamorphose (to undergo a physical transformation) or meta- (prefix meaning "encompassing" or "transcending", which may refer to Transform allowing Ditto to take on the shape of every other Pokémon) and monster.
In other languages
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 Japanese
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メタモン Metamon
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From metamorphose or meta- and monster
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Métamorph
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From métamorphe
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 Spanish
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Ditto
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Same as English name
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 German
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Ditto
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Same as English name
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 Italian
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Ditto
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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메타몽 Metamong
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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百變怪 / 百变怪 Bǎibiànguài
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From 百變 / 百变 bǎibiàn and 怪 guài
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百變怪 Baakbin'gwaai
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From 百變 baakbin and 怪 gwaai
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דיטו Ditto
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Transcription of English name
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दित्तो Ditto
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Дитто Ditto
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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เมตามอน Metamon
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Metal Powder (100%)
Quick Powder (50%)
Light Ball (100%)
For other sprites and images, please see Ditto images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
