Ditto Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Ditto Pokemon Guide

Ditto is a Normal-type Pokemon known for copying other Pokemon, breeding utility and the Imposter ability.

Normal Form

Ditto

Shiny Form

Shiny Ditto

Ditto Description

Ditto is a Normal-type Pokemon that does not evolve. It is famous for Transform and its role in Pokemon breeding.

Ditto Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Ditto, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Ditto

National Dex

#0132

Type

Normal

Species

Transform Pokemon

Height

1’00” / 0.3 m

Weight

8.8 lbs / 4.0 kg

Abilities

Limber, Imposter

Ditto Stats

Ditto has low base stats, but Transform copies most of the target’s stats other than HP.

Ditto Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Ditto’s move identity is built around Transform, because originality was apparently optional.

Transform

Ditto copies the target’s appearance, type, moves and stats other than HP.

Struggle

A fallback move when no usable moves remain.

Imposter

The hidden ability effect that automatically transforms Ditto on switch-in.

Choice Scarf

A common held item strategy that helps Ditto revenge-kill copied threats.

Defensive Copy

Ditto can copy opposing setup boosts and turn them against the target.

Breeding Utility

Ditto is widely used for Pokemon breeding in supported games.

Tera Blast

A modern coverage option in games where it is available.

Max Guard

A defensive Dynamax option in supported games.

Ditto All Moves

Ditto can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Ditto’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Transform	Normal	Status	–	–

Ditto Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Ditto is a Normal-type Pokemon. This gives it an immunity to Ghost-type moves, but leaves it weak to Fighting-type attacks.

Type

Normal

Weaknesses

Fighting

Resistances

None

Immunity

Ghost

Ditto Abilities

Ditto’s abilities prevent paralysis or let it instantly transform with Imposter.

Ditto Evolution

Ditto does not evolve.

Base Pokemon

Ditto

Does not evolve

Where to Find Ditto in Pokemon Games

Ditto’s availability changes by game. It is usually uncommon and often found in special areas.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon Red	Route 13, Route 14, Route 15, Pokemon Mansion and Cerulean Cave.
Pokemon Blue	Route 13, Route 14, Route 15, Pokemon Mansion and Cerulean Cave.
Pokemon Yellow	Pokemon Mansion and Cerulean Cave.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon Gold	Route 34 and Route 35.
Pokemon Silver	Route 34 and Route 35.
Pokemon Crystal	Route 34 and Route 35.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon Ruby	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Sapphire	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Emerald	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon FireRed	Route 13, Route 14, Route 15, Pokemon Mansion and Cerulean Cave.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Route 13, Route 14, Route 15, Pokemon Mansion and Cerulean Cave.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon Diamond	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Pearl	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Platinum	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon HeartGold	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon Black	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon White	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Black 2	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon White 2	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon X	Pokemon Village.
Pokemon Y	Pokemon Village.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon Sun	Mount Hokulani.
Pokemon Moon	Mount Hokulani.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Mount Hokulani.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Mount Hokulani.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon Sword	Lake of Outrage and Max Raid Battles.
Pokemon Shield	Lake of Outrage and Max Raid Battles.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Catch in special caves, mansion areas, grass patches or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon Scarlet	West Province Area Two and Area Three near towns disguised as other Pokemon.
Pokemon Violet	West Province Area Two and Area Three near towns disguised as other Pokemon.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Ditto
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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