Ditto

Ditto is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Transform Pokémon.

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 transfigures 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 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.
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
Pearl
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
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.
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
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.

Evolution chart

  • Ditto does not evolve.

Name origin

ditto
a duplicate or copy

Moves learned by Ditto

Ditto sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7
Normal Ditto sprite from Red & Blue Ditto sprite from Silver Ditto sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Ditto sprite from Diamond & Pearl Ditto sprite from Black & White Ditto sprite from X & Y —
Shiny — Ditto Shiny sprite from Silver Ditto Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Ditto Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Ditto Shiny sprite from Black & White Ditto Shiny sprite from X & Y —

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Where to find Ditto

Red
Blue		 Route 13, 14, 15, 23
Yellow Trade/migrate from another game
Gold
Silver
Crystal		 Route 34, 35
Ruby
Sapphire		 Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed
LeafGreen		 Route 13, 14, 15, Cerulean Cave
Emerald Desert Underpass
Diamond
Pearl		 Route 218
Platinum Trophy Garden
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 Route 34, 35, 47, Cerulean Cave
Black
White
Black 2
White 2		 Giant Chasm
X
Y		 Pokemon Village
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire		 Mirage Spots
Sun
Moon		 Mount Hokulani

Answers to Ditto questions