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 can reconstitute its entire cellular structure to change into what it sees, but it returns to normal when it relaxes.
When it encounters another Ditto, it will move faster than normal to duplicate that opponent exactly.
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 |
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x96-115%KO Circle Throw 2x87-104%KO Arm Thrust 2x27-33% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machop builds →Low Sweep 2x93-109%KO Revenge 2x87-104%KO | ||
 Stufful NormalFighting | D | |
 Timburr Fighting | D | |
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x88-103%KO Circle Throw 2x83-98% Arm Thrust 2x23-28% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machop builds →Vital Throw 2x95-113%KO Low Sweep 2x88-103%KO Revenge 2x80-94% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Stufful NormalFighting | D | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Circle Throw 2x93-110%KO Revenge 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Low Sweep 2x121-144%KO Rock Smash 2x75-89% Double Kick 2x56-68% | ||
Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Pancham builds →Low Sweep 2x86-101%KO Circle Throw 2x82-97% Arm Thrust 2x24-30% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machop builds →Vital Throw 2x93-110%KO Low Sweep 2x86-101%KO Revenge 2x79-93% | ||
Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x120-142%KO Low Sweep 2x100-119%KO Revenge 2x92-109%KO | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x112-132%KO Revenge 2x103-122%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x114-135%KO Low Sweep 2x105-125%KO Circle Throw 2x98-115%KO Revenge 2x98-115%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x145-171%KO Low Sweep 2x129-152%KO Revenge 2x118-138%KO Rock Smash 2x80-96% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Vital Throw 2x114-135%KO Low Sweep 2x105-125%KO Revenge 2x98-115%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x122-144%KO Low Sweep 2x98-116%KO Revenge 2x93-109%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Toxicroak builds →Low Sweep 2x111-131%KO Revenge 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Passimian builds →Low Sweep 2x122-144%KO Revenge 2x114-134%KO Rock Smash 2x76-91% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x114-134%KO Low Sweep 2x106-125%KO Circle Throw 2x98-116%KO Revenge 2x98-116%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x146-172%KO Low Sweep 2x127-150%KO Revenge 2x117-138%KO Rock Smash 2x79-94% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →Submission 2x118-140%KO Brick Break 2x111-131%KO Low Sweep 2x97-114%KO Revenge 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x189-223%KO Brick Break 2x143-169%KO Low Sweep 2x124-146%KO Revenge 2x113-134%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x124-146%KO Low Sweep 2x109-129%KO Revenge 2x99-117%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x135-160%KO Low Sweep 2x118-140%KO Revenge 2x109-129%KO Rock Smash 2x75-89% | ||
 Falinks Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Falinks builds →Brick Break 2x118-140%KO Revenge 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x65-77% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x150-176%KO Submission 2x121-143%KO Brick Break 2x114-135%KO Low Sweep 2x98-116%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x194-228%KO Brick Break 2x145-171%KO Low Sweep 2x126-149%KO Revenge 2x117-138%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x126-149%KO Low Sweep 2x109-129%KO Revenge 2x103-121%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x140-165%KO Low Sweep 2x124-146%KO Revenge 2x114-135%KO Rock Smash 2x77-91% | ||
Falinks Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Falinks builds →Brick Break 2x121-143%KO Revenge 2x98-116%KO Rock Smash 2x65-77% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x198-234%KO Flying Press 2x153-181%KO Submission 2x123-145%KO Brick Break 2x116-137%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Bewear builds →Hammer Arm 2x197-231%KO Brick Break 2x148-175%KO Low Sweep 2x130-153%KO Revenge 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Pangoro builds →Brick Break 2x147-173%KO Vital Throw 2x138-163%KO Low Sweep 2x127-150%KO Circle Throw 2x119-140%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 2x130-153%KO Low Sweep 2x112-132%KO Revenge 2x103-122%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x144-170%KO Low Sweep 2x125-147%KO Revenge 2x116-137%KO Rock Smash 2x77-92% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Cobalion can KO Ditto with Close Combat (113-133%).
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x113-133%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch18-21% Rock Slide33-39% Knock Off29-34% | ||
Sword & Shield 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.
Sword & Shield 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 HP and Defense
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Unknown
- Transform
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Unknown
- Transform
Recommended Teammates
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
Sword & Shield Ditto Locations
Ditto appears at high spawn rates across 40 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Ditto in Sword & Shield
Ditto appears in 40 walking locations at Lv. 40-58 across Sword and Shield. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Ditto Guide
In Sword & Shield, Ditto's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Sword & Shield, 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 C-Tier.
In Sword & Shield, 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