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Ditto (メタモン Metamon)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#132
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation I
		Pronunciation:	$DID-oh$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	48	Species:	Transform Pokémon
Attack:	48	Type(s):	Normal
Defense:	48	Height:	1'00"
Special Atk:	48	Weight:	8.8 lbs
Special Def:	48	Abilities:	Limber Imposter
Speed:	48	Pokédex Color:	Purple
Stat Total:	288	Gender:	Genderless
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Ditto (Japanese: メタモン Metamon) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Ditto are unique, as their only attack is Transform. They use this attack to copy the stats (except HP), moves (only 5 PP), types, and the appearance of the opponent. Another reason that they are unique is that Ditto can breed with any Pokémon in a Day Care Center regardless of its gender, except other Ditto.

Appearance

Ditto's appearance is very plain. It is a simple pinkish purple, amorphous blob, though it can be changed via Transform. A shiny Ditto is blue as opposed to the normal purple. Ditto's cry is also known to be the same as Poliwag's in the game series.

In the anime

Ditto's first appearance was oi IL037, wherein a Trainer named Duplica owned one.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Ditto Locations
Red/Blue	Routes 13, 14, 15, 23, Cerulean Cave	Common
Yellow	Pokémon Mansion, Cerulean Cave	Uncommon
Gold/Silver	Routes 34, 35	Common
Crystal	Routes 34 and 35	Common
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade	None
Emerald	Desert Underpass	Common
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Routes 13, 14, 15, Pokémon Mansion, Cerulean Cave	Uncommon
Diamond/ Pearl	Route 218 (Pokéradar)	Rare
Platinum	Trophy Garden	Rare
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Routes 34, 35, and 47	Uncommon, Swarm
Black/White	Giant Chasm	Rare

Side game locations

Game(s)	Location
Ditto Locations
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

Pokédex Entries
Red
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.
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.
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.

Learnset

Generation I

Main article: Ditto/Learnset Generation I

Generation II

Main article: Ditto/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Ditto/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Ditto/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Main article: Ditto/Learnset Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Transform	—	—%	10	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.

Trivia

Ditto's cry is similar to Poliwag's.
Ditto makes an appearance in Super Smash Bros. Melee.
In Generation IV, it's possible, by glitch, for Ditto to learn copied moves permanently by transforming into a Pokémon which knows Rage.
If a Ditto battles a Ditto, they will both use Transform until one of them runs out of PP and uses Struggle.
Ditto can be only paralyzed when in the transformed mode.
Ditto's dictionary definition is "to duplicate".
Ditto is sometimes thought to be a failed attempt at cloning Mew. This is because they're both genderless, weigh 8.8 lbs., have similar base stats, are the only known Pokemon to have the ability to use the move Transform, and have the same normal and shiny colors.
- In Pokemon Red, Ditto is also commonly found in the lab that Mewtwo experimentation is being done.

References