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.
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)
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Chimchar (Route 201 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Infernape builds →Focus Punch 2x253-298%KO Close Combat 2x202-239%KO Focus Blast 2x202-239%KO Brick Break 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x294-346%KO Close Combat 2x236-278%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x149-176%KO | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Toxicroak builds →Focus Punch 2x257-302%KO Focus Blast 2x174-205%KO Brick Break 2x130-154%KO Revenge 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Gallade builds →Focus Punch 2x294-346%KO Close Combat 2x236-278%KO Focus Blast 2x141-166%KO Brick Break 2x149-176%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x163-193%KO High Jump Kick 2x142-168%KO Focus Blast 2x133-156%KO Drain Punch 2x83-98% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x291-344%KO Brick Break 2x147-175%KO Rock Smash 2x82-98% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x277-326%KO Brick Break 2x139-165%KO Rock Smash 2x77-91% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x232-274%KO Brick Break 2x117-139%KO Vital Throw 2x110-130%KO Revenge 2x96-113%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x158-187%KO Brick Break 2x81-96% Rock Smash 2x48-57% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x287-338%KO Focus Blast 2x101-119%KO Brick Break 2x146-173%KO Rock Smash 2x81-96% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x241-285%KO Focus Blast 2x117-138%KO Brick Break 2x123-146%KO Vital Throw 2x114-135%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x163-192%KO Focus Blast 2x133-158%KO Drain Punch 2x85-100%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x287-338%KO Focus Blast 2x101-119%KO Brick Break 2x146-173%KO Rock Smash 2x81-96% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x241-285%KO Focus Blast 2x117-138%KO Brick Break 2x123-146%KO Vital Throw 2x114-135%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x163-192%KO Focus Blast 2x133-158%KO Drain Punch 2x85-100%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x283-334%KO Close Combat 2x229-269%KO Focus Blast 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x143-168%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x237-279%KO Focus Blast 2x114-135%KO Submission 2x127-150%KO Brick Break 2x119-141%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x158-187%KO High Jump Kick 2x138-162%KO Focus Blast 2x127-150%KO Drain Punch 2x81-95% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x161-190%KO Focus Blast 2x130-153%KO Brick Break 2x83-98% Revenge 2x67-80% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x281-331%KO Close Combat 2x226-266%KO Focus Blast 2x94-111%KO Brick Break 2x143-169%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x232-274%KO Focus Blast 2x111-131%KO Cross Chop 2x157-186%KO Submission 2x126-149%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x157-186%KO High Jump Kick 2x135-160%KO Focus Blast 2x126-149%KO Drain Punch 2x80-94% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x160-189%KO Focus Blast 2x129-151%KO Brick Break 2x82-97% Revenge 2x65-77% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x174-206%KO Focus Blast 2x90-106%KO Drain Punch 2x90-106%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x294-346%KO Close Combat 2x236-278%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x149-176%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x244-288%KO Focus Blast 2x115-137%KO Cross Chop 2x163-193%KO Submission 2x133-156%KO | ||
Medicham FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x163-193%KO High Jump Kick 2x142-168%KO Focus Blast 2x133-156%KO Drain Punch 2x83-98% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Croagunk builds →Focus Punch 2x166-195%KO Focus Blast 2x133-156%KO Brick Break 2x85-100%KO Revenge 2x68-80% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodIron Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Riolu builds →Focus Punch 2x184-217%KO Focus Blast 2x91-107%KO Drain Punch 2x93-110%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO | ||
In Platinum, Heracross can KO Ditto with Close Combat (288-339%).
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x288-339%KO Megahorn144-170%KO Stone Edge80-95% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against DittoView Machamp → | ||
Platinum 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.
Platinum Ditto Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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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
Platinum Ditto Locations
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Ditto in mid-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Ditto in Platinum
Ditto Guide
In Platinum, Ditto's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Platinum, 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 Platinum Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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