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Ditto (Japanese: メタモン, HepburnMetamon) (DIT-toe[1]) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Ditto is a unique Pokémon because of the ability to breed with any Pokémon except for another Ditto or Pokémon in the Undiscovered Egg group.

Biology[]

Appearance[]

Ditto's appearance is very plain. It is a simple, pinkish-purple, amorphous blob, with two small dots as eyes and a long, curved mouth.

Shiny Ditto have a light-blueish appearance.

Behavior[]

Ditto will transform into anything it sees, even inanimate objects. When it sees an enemy, it will change its DNA code to match theirs. It avoids being attacked while sleeping by changing its appearance to look like a rock. While trying to transform into something from memory, it will get details wrong. They will try to befriend other Pokémon by transforming into one of their kind. However, they are hostile to each other.

Natural abilities[]

Ditto is capable of transforming itself into anything perfectly. However, it only knows one move, Transform, and when battling, it will transform into the opponent's Pokémon. In the anime and the movies, it has been shown that it will keep its face if it transforms into a human, and when it transforms into a large Pokémon, it will be smaller. Its transformation will fail if it is made to laugh. Some Ditto are better at transforming than others. They are hermaphroditic and can breed with any breedable Pokémon.

Evolution[]

Ditto does not evolve.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Routes 13, 14, 15, 23, Cerulean Cave Common
Yellow Pokémon Mansion, Cerulean Cave Uncommon
Gold and Silver Routes 34, 35 Common
Crystal Routes 34 and 35 Common
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Routes 13, 14, 15, Pokémon Mansion, Cerulean Cave Uncommon
Emerald Desert Underpass Common
Diamond and Pearl Route 218 (Pokéradar) Rare
Platinum Trophy Garden Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Routes 34, 35, 47, and Safari Zone Uncommon, Swarm
Black and White Giant Chasm Rare
Black 2 and White 2 Giant Chasm Rare
X and Y Pokémon Village Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Mirage Cave (North of Route 132) & Mirage Island (South of Route 132) Rare
Sun and Moon Mount Hokulani Rare
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Pokémon Mansion and Cerulean Cave Uncommon
Sword and Shield Lake of Outrage
Max Raid Battles: Stony Wilderness
Rare
SWSH
The Isle of Armor
Workout Sea
Max Raid Battles: Workout Sea
Common
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Dynamax Adventures None

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Snap Cave
Pokémon Channel Bus Stop
Pokémon Trozei! Everywhere
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Frosty Forest (4F-9F)
Fiery Field (10F, 20F)
Buried Relic (16F-34F)
Wish Cave (53F-64F)
Joyous Tower (53F-64F)
Oddity Cave (B1F-B15F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Rumble Silent Forest
Windy Prairie‎
Rocky Cave
Fiery Furnace
Bright Beach
Eternal Tower


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    Capable of copying an enemy's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.

  • Yellow

    When it spots an enemy, its body transforms into an almost perfect copy of its opponent.

  • 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 than normal to duplicate that opponent exactly.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.

  • HeartGold

    It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.

  • SoulSilver

    Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if it is made to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise.

  • Black

    It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.

  • White

    It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.

  • Black 2

    It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.

  • White 2

    It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.

  • X

    It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.

  • Y

    It can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms.

  • Omega 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.

  • Alpha 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.

  • Sun

    It can reorganize its cells to make itself into a duplicate of anything it sees. The quality of the duplicate depends on the individual.

  • Moon

    With its astonishing capacity for metamorphosis, it can get along with anything. It does not get along well with its fellow Ditto.

  • Ultra Sun

    While it can transform into anything, each Ditto apparently has its own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to transformations.

  • Ultra Moon

    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.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    When it spots an enemy, its body transfigures into an almost-perfect copy of its opponent.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    When it spots an enemy, its body transfigures into an almost-perfect copy of its opponent.

  • Sword

    It can reconstitute its entire cellular structure to change into what it sees, but it returns to normal when it relaxes.

  • Shield

    When it encounters another Ditto, it will move faster than normal to duplicate that opponent exactly.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
48
Attack
48
Defense
48
Sp. Atk
48
Sp. Def
48
Speed
48
Total
288

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Transform —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Transform —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Transform —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Transform —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Transform —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Transform —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Transform —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by TM.
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Tutoring.
Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Ditto's first appearance was in Ditto's Mysterious Mansion, wherein a Trainer named Duplica owned one.

Movie[]

Howard Clifford's Ditto is the true secondary main antagonist of Pokémon: Detective Pikachu. It is genetically modified to be able to evolve beyond Pokémon, such as humans, but it was forced to wear sunglasses to hide its bidding eyes when disguising as a human. Its first main disguise as a human was Ms. Norman, and it even impersonated Howard's own son, Roger Clifford, and the intern reporter Lucy Stevens.

Trivia[]

  • In Generation IV, it's possible for Ditto to learn copied moves permanently by transforming into a Pokémon which knows Sketch, such as Smeargle.
  • A battle between two Ditto would be perpetual, as the only move that they know is Transform. The reason that this occurs is when one Ditto uses Transform, it will restore the PP on its own move, thus allowing it to Transform into the other Ditto an infinite amount of times. This is possibly the reason why no Trainers in any main series game have a Ditto in their party, in case the player has one.
  • Ditto's cry is known to be similar to Poliwag and Jigglypuff's in the game series.
  • Ditto used to be the only non-legendary Pokémon that can transform into any other Pokémon, up until Zorua and Zoroark were introduced in Generation V.
  • Ditto is one of the few Pokémon whose name is an actual word, along with Gloom, Electrode, Golem, Slowpoke and Persian, among others.
    • Ditto's dictionary definition is "to duplicate".
  • There is a theory that states Ditto are actually failed clones of Mew when Mewtwo was being created. Evidence often presented for this theory includes:
    • In all games involving the Pokémon Mansion (with the exception of Pokémon Red and Blue), Ditto can be found there. The Pokémon Mansion is where Mewtwo had been created and was experimented on.
    • Ditto and Mew have the same exact height, weight, and Pokédex color. Their Shiny colorations are also the same color, both turning a light blue color.
    • Both are the only Pokémon capable of learning Transform.
    • Both have perfectly rounded stats (all of Ditto's stats are 48 while all of Mew's stats are 100).
  • Ditto has its own Japanese song on the Japanese Pokémon YouTube Channel. Two versions can be seen here and here.
  • Strangely, Ditto is the only Pokémon with its own Egg group (Ditto). This also makes it the only Pokémon with a single Egg Group that is unique.
  • In the Beta release of Gold & Silver, Ditto was intended to have an evolution known as Animon, but it was scrapped before the final release.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Ditto is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Transform.
  • Ditto and Unown are the only genderless Pokémon that are not Legendary or Mythical and also can't be hatched from Eggs.
  • Ditto is the only Pokémon that can breed with all other Pokémon capable of producing Eggs.
  • Ditto also has the ability to imitate mega-evolutions and Dynamax forms.

Origin[]

In an interview, it was stated that Ditto was based on a smily emoticon. It shares traits with unicellular organisms, specifically an amoeba, a type of cell with no definite shape and is capable of altering its cells similarly to how Ditto alters itself to take on different appearances.

Etymology[]

Ditto is a term usually meaning "copy", referencing Ditto's habit of transforming into other Pokémon.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 94. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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