ditto

Ditto is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Limber: Prevents paralysis
• Imposter (Hidden Ability): Transforms into the opposing Pokémon upon entering battle

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, amorphous, gelatinous Pokémon
• Light purple or pink in color
• Simple facial features with a minimalistic face, including two small eyes and a mouth
• Can alter its cellular structure to transform into any other Pokémon

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known for its ability to mimic the appearance and abilities of other Pokémon
• Often found in urban areas and laboratories due to interest in its unique transformation abilities
• Sometimes found in caves or grassy areas
• Can be seen practicing transformations even when alone

In Battle:

• Primarily used for its transformation ability
• Utilizes the move Transform to copy the appearance, moves, and stats of its opponent
• Versatile in battles due to its ability to adapt to various opponents
• Relies on strategic transformation rather than direct combat

Evolution:

• Does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon

Interesting Facts:

• Ditto's ability to transform makes it highly sought after by trainers and researchers
• Despite its simple appearance, it is one of the most unique and versatile Pokémon
• Sometimes struggles to perfectly mimic its model, particularly in retaining its own face
• In the Pokémon anime, Ditto has been shown to transform into inanimate objects as well as other Pokémon
• Its flexibility and adaptability have made it popular for breeding in Pokémon games, as it can breed with nearly any Pokémon species.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: Capable of copying an enemy's genetic code to instantlytransform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
• 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 transfigures intoan almost perfect copy of its oppo­ nent.
• Gold: It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, itchanges into a stone to avoid being attacked.
• Silver: Its transformation ability is per­ fect. However, ifmade to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise.
• Crystal: When it encount­ ers 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 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 can reconstitute its entire cellular structure to change into what it sees, but it returns to normal when it relaxes.
• White-2: It can reconstitute its entire cellular structure to change into what it sees, but it returns to normal when it relaxes.
• 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: When it spots an enemy, its body transfigures into an almost-perfect copy of its opponent.
• Lets-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.