What is Ditto weak to?

In Sun & Moon, Ditto's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

What is Ditto's hidden ability?

In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.

In Sun & Moon, 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.

What is the best ability for Ditto?

In Sun & Moon, 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.

Ditto - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

DTier

48Speed · Slow

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.

Base Stats

Below

HP48

Attack48

Defense48

Sp. Atk48

Sp. Def48

Speed48

Total288

Details

Catch Rate

Difficult35 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.3 m

Weight4.0 kg

Base XP101

Abilities

LimberRare

Prevents paralysis.

ImposterHATop Pick

Transforms upon entering battle.

EV Yield

HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training source

Pokedex Entries

It can reorganize its cells to make itself into a duplicate of anything it sees. The quality of the duplicate depends on the individual.

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.

Ditto Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Ditto in Sun & Moon (Best Counters)

Poliwrath WaterFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Dynamic PunchLv. 32 SubmissionLv. 1 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Ditto Dynamic Punch 2x 157-185%KO Submission 2x 126-149%KO Brick Break 2x 118-139%KO Low Sweep 2x 103-122%KO View Poliwrath builds →
Bewear NormalFighting	C
Available Moves Moves SuperpowerLv. 62 Hammer ArmLv. 36 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Ditto Superpower 2x 236-278%KO Hammer Arm 2x 197-232%KO Brick Break 2x 149-176%KO Low Sweep 2x 128-151%KO View Bewear builds →
Pangoro FightingDark	C
Available Moves Moves Hammer ArmLv. 70 Sky UppercutLv. 52 Brick BreakTM31 Vital ThrowLv. 27 Damage vs Ditto Hammer Arm 2x 197-232%KO Sky Uppercut 2x 167-198%KO Brick Break 2x 147-173%KO Vital Throw 2x 138-163%KO View Pangoro builds →
Passimian Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 43 Brick BreakTM31 Low SweepTM47 Rock SmashLv. 8 Damage vs Ditto Close Combat 2x 228-268%KO Brick Break 2x 142-168%KO Low Sweep 2x 124-146%KO Rock Smash 2x 78-93% View Passimian builds →
Hariyama Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 46 Brick BreakTM31 Vital ThrowLv. 22 Wake-Up SlapLv. 38 Damage vs Ditto Close Combat 2x 228-268%KO Brick Break 2x 142-168%KO Vital Throw 2x 134-159%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x 134-159%KO View Hariyama builds →

Sun & Moon 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

No Evolution

#132DittoDoes not evolve

Breeding

Essential

Ditto can breed with almost any Pokemon, making it essential for breeding genderless Pokemon and passing down IVs.

Egg Groups

Ditto

Gender

GenderlessBreeds with any Pokemon

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Breed With

Can breed with almost any Pokemon(except Undiscovered egg group)

Sun & Moon 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

Solid pick

Ability

Imposter

Item

Choice ScarfSPEED

Best Nature for Ditto

Relaxed+DEF

Ditto best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Atk

Def

Bulky Support Moveset

UnknownSTAB
TransformUtility

Recommended Teammates

GliscorDecent

ToxapexDecent

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

Lv 1

Transform

S——10Normal

TM Moves

Ditto can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Ditto doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Ditto can't learn any Tutor moves

Sun & Moon Ditto Locations

Ditto appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in mid-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 Sun & Moon

Mount Hokulani

SunGrass Lv.25-28 Route

10%Mid

Mount Hokulani

MoonGrass Lv.25-28 Route

10%Mid

Ditto Guide

In Sun & Moon, Ditto's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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

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