Ditto

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Ditto

(メタモン Metamon)

Transform Pokémon Pokémon

Pokédex

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Johto
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Hoenn
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Sinnoh
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Unova
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Kalos
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Alola
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Genderless

Purple

Unknown

Weight

Height

8.8 lbs

???

1'00"

???

Body style

Footprint

Cry

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Generation IV

Generation V

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

[[Category:Purple Pokémon]]

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 power points), 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 the normal purple. Ditto's cry is also known to be the same as Poliwag's cry in the game series.

In the anime[]

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

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Version(s)	Location
Red/Blue	Routes 13, 14, 15, 23, Cerulean Cave
Yellow	Pokémon Mansion, Cerulean Cave
Gold/Silver	Routes 34, 35
Crystal	Routes 34 and 35
Ruby/ Sapphire	Trade
Emerald	Desert Underpass
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Routes 13, 14, 15, Pokémon Mansion, Cerulean Cave
Diamond/ Pearl	Route 218 (Pokéradar)
Platinum	Trophy Garden
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Routes 34, 35, and 47
Black/White	Giant Chasm

Side game locations[]

Game(s)	Location
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	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.
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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	Damage Type	Contest Type	Appeal	Jam
1	Transform	—	—%	10	Normal	File:Type Status.gif
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 would both keep on using Transform until one of them eventually runs out of PP and uses Struggle.
- In Generation I, the battle would go on forever, as Transform would always have 5 PP.
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, and have the same normal and shiny colors.
- In Pokemon Red, Ditto is also commonly found in the lab that Mewtwo experimentation was being done.

References[]