Ditto (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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Ditto
メタモン Metamon
#132
132Ditto.png
Artwork from FR/LG
Type
Normal '
Category
Transform Pokémon
Ability
Limber
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#132
Johto
#092
Hoenn
#287
Regional Browser numbers
Height
0'0"
Imperial
0.0 m
Metric
Weight
0.0 lbs.
Imperial
0.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Unknown
Catch rate
35 (4.6%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F132.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*
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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.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Red and Blue
Capable of copying an enemy's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
Pokémon Yellow
When it spots an enemy, its body transforms into an almost perfect copy of its opponent.
Pokémon Gold
It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.
Pokémon Silver
Its trasformation ability is perfect. However, if it is made to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise.
Pokémon Crystal
When it encounters another Ditto, it will move faster that normal to duplicate that opponent exactly.
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
Ditto rearanges 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed
It can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms.
Pokémon LeafGreen
Capable of copying an opponent's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.

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.

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
48
108 - 155 206 - 300
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
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, with Ditto's physical/Special ratio.

Evolution

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In other languages

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