Stats & Training
Ditto's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
Ditto Weakness
Ditto is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x102-120%KO Brick Break 2x102-120%KO Low Sweep 2x87-104%KO | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x176-208%KO Rock Smash 2x61-73% Double Kick 2x48-58% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x85-102%KO Vital Throw 2x115-135%KO Low Sweep 2x106-126%KO Revenge 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x85-102%KO Low Sweep 2x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x77-92% Double Kick 2x61-73% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x94-111%KO Brick Break 2x98-116%KO Low Sweep 2x85-102%KO Rock Smash 2x53-63% | ||
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x77-92% Wake-Up Slap 2x94-111%KO Low Sweep 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x56-68% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x168-199%KO Rock Smash 2x61-72% Double Kick 2x46-55% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x82-97% Vital Throw 2x107-127%KO Low Sweep 2x100-118%KO Revenge 2x93-110%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x82-97% Low Sweep 2x121-144%KO Karate Chop 2x93-110%KO Rock Smash 2x75-89% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x89-106%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Low Sweep 2x82-97% Rock Smash 2x54-63% | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x75-89% Wake-Up Slap 2x93-110%KO Low Sweep 2x86-101%KO Rock Smash 2x54-63% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x175-206%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% Double Kick 2x48-56% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x85-101%KO Vital Throw 2x111-131%KO Low Sweep 2x105-124%KO Revenge 2x99-116%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x85-101%KO Brick Break 2x143-169%KO Low Sweep 2x128-150%KO Karate Chop 2x99-116%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x165-195%KO Focus Blast 2x91-109%KO Brick Break 2x99-116%KO Low Sweep 2x85-101%KO | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x76-90% Wake-Up Slap 2x95-113%KO Low Sweep 2x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x56-68% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x180-212%KO Rock Smash 2x63-74% Double Kick 2x48-57% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x85-101%KO Vital Throw 2x115-135%KO Low Sweep 2x108-128%KO Revenge 2x100-118%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x85-101%KO Brick Break 2x148-175%KO Low Sweep 2x128-152%KO Karate Chop 2x100-118%KO | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x169-199%KO Focus Blast 2x94-111%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO Low Sweep 2x85-101%KO | ||
Timburr Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Timburr builds →Focus Blast 2x76-91% Dynamic Punch 2x137-162%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x97-115%KO Low Sweep 2x91-108%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x173-205%KO Rock Smash 2x59-70% Double Kick 2x46-55% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x173-205%KO Rock Smash 2x59-70% Double Kick 2x46-55% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x83-98% Brick Break 2x119-141%KO Vital Throw 2x111-132%KO Low Sweep 2x104-122%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x83-98% Brick Break 2x143-168%KO Low Sweep 2x124-147%KO Karate Chop 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x98-116%KO Dynamic Punch 2x163-193%KO Brick Break 2x124-147%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x116-138%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodMistralton Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Cobalion builds →Focus Blast 2x179-210%KO Sacred Sword 2x136-160%KO Rock Smash 2x62-73% Double Kick 2x48-56% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Virizion builds →Focus Blast 2x179-210%KO Sacred Sword 2x136-160%KO Rock Smash 2x62-73% Double Kick 2x48-56% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x85-101%KO Brick Break 2x123-146%KO Vital Throw 2x114-135%KO Low Sweep 2x107-126%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x85-101%KO Brick Break 2x148-174%KO Low Sweep 2x128-151%KO Karate Chop 2x100-118%KO | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Gurdurr builds →Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Dynamic Punch 2x169-199%KO Brick Break 2x128-151%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x119-140%KO | ||
In Black & White, Conkeldurr can KO Ditto with Drain Punch (106-124%). Machamp's Stone Edge hits Ditto for 44-52%.
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x106-124%KO Mach Punch 2x57-67% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch18-21% Stone Edge44-52% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Ditto is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with no compatible partners. Hatching is average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Ditto can breed with almost any Pokemon, making it essential for breeding genderless Pokemon and passing down IVs.
Black & White Ditto Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Ditto can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max HP and Defense EVs with Imposter back that up. Utility options prevents free switches.
Best Build
Ditto best EVs are Defense and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Transform
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Ditto's options are limited here. You've got Normal STAB for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Normal hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Black & White Ditto Locations
decent spawn rates across 4 locations for Ditto in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Ditto in Black & White
Ditto's encounter pool splits between Black and White. You've got 4 walking spots at Lv. 53-65 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
Ditto Guide
In Black & White, Ditto's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black & White, Imposter. This is Ditto's defining trait. It transforms upon entering battle. Every competitive set revolves around it. If your Ditto doesn't have Imposter, it's not worth running.
Honestly, in Black & White Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Black & White, Don't let Ditto's 288 base stat total fool you. Imposter is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it D-Tier.
In Black & White, Run Imposter on Ditto. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Ditto also gets Limber, but they don't compare.
Game Availability
Ditto has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves