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ditto
#132

Ditto

Transform Pokémon

Normal

It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.

Base Stats

HP 48
Attack 48
Defense 48
Sp. Atk 48
Sp. Def 48
Speed 48
Total 288

Type Effectiveness

Weak to
Immune to

Abilities

Limber Imposter (Hidden)

Held Items

Evolution Chain

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Transform Pokémon
Height 0.3 m
Weight 4.0 kg
Base Exp 101
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 35
Base Happiness 70
Gender Genderless
Habitat Urban
Egg Groups Ditto

Sprites

ditto Front Front
ditto Back Back
ditto Front Shiny Front Shiny
ditto Back Shiny Back Shiny
ditto Official Art Official Art
ditto Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

Imposter
Moves
Item
Choice Scarf
Ability
Imposter
Nature
Relaxed
EVs
HP 248
Atk 8
Def 252

Strategy Overview

Ditto can automatically transform into the opposing Pokemon upon switching in, copying their moves, nature, EVs, and any stat boosts. However, Ditto does not copy their HP, meaning that it has to live with a horrible base 48 HP. Ditto also can't transform into Pokemon behind Substitutes. However, the main draw of using Ditto is that it can transform into an opposing sweeper and take their boosts to turn the situation against the opponent, a strategy that appreciates Choice Scarf, which can make sure that Ditto outspeeds its foe. Ditto still loses to most Calm Mind or Bulk Up sweepers, as they can beat Ditto one on one with their higher HP stat. Ditto is almost completely useless against stall teams besides sometimes using utility moves such as Defog or Heal Bell. Another problem Ditto faces is that the moves it copies only have 5 PP, meaning it can be PP stalled, especially as it almost always holds a Choice Scarf.

Most Used Moves

Nothing
300.0%
Transform
100.0%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc