Name origin

ditto
a duplicate or copy


Ditto artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 132
Type Normal
Species Transform Pokémon
Height 1′0″ (0.30m)
Weight 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg)
Abilities Limber
Imposter (Dream World)
Local № 132 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen)
092 (Gold, Silver, Crystal)
092 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
261 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese Metamon

Breeding

Egg Groups Ditto
Gender Genderless
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 35 (4.6% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 61
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Type defenses

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Ditto stats

The base stats for Ditto are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 48
206 - 300
Attack 48
90 - 214
Defense 48
90 - 214
Sp. Atk 48
90 - 214
Sp. Def 48
90 - 214
Speed 48
90 - 214
Total 288

Pokedex descriptions

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 transfigures into an almost perfect copy of its opponent.
Gold
HeartGold
It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.
Silver
SoulSilver
Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if 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
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
Pearl
Platinum
Black
White
It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
Black 2
White 2
It can reconstitute its entire cellular structure to change into what it sees, but it returns to normal when it relaxes.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Ditto learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1 TransformNormalStatus--

Egg moves

Ditto does not learn any egg moves.

Move Tutor moves

Ditto does not learn any tutor moves.

Moves learnt by HM

Ditto does not learn any HM moves.

Moves learnt by TM

Ditto does not learn any TM moves.


Ditto sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
Ditto normal sprite
SHINY
Black/White
Ditto shiny sprite
NORMAL
HG/SS
Ditto normal sprite
SHINY
HG/SS
Ditto shiny sprite

See all Ditto sprites


Where to find Ditto

Red
Blue
Route 13, 14, 15, 23
Gold
Silver
Route 34, 35
Crystal Route 34, 35
FireRed
LeafGreen
Route 13, 14, 15, Cerulean Cave
Emerald Desert Underpass
Pearl
Diamond
Route 218
Platinum Trophy Garden
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 34, 35, 47, Cerulean Cave
White
Black
Giant Chasm
Black 2
White 2
Giant Chasm

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★ ★ ★
Power ★ ★ ★
Skill ★ ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Minimum      Base stat      Maximum


Answers to Ditto questions