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 can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms.
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 |
 Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Lucario builds →Close Combat 2x211-249%KO Focus Blast 2x220-259%KO Aura Sphere 2x147-173%KO Low Sweep 2x115-137%KO | ||
 Chesnaught GrassFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Chesnaught builds →Focus Blast 2x153-180%KO Hammer Arm 2x174-205%KO Low Sweep 2x114-134%KO Power-Up Punch 2x70-83% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x236-278%KO Focus Blast 2x141-166%KO Low Sweep 2x128-151%KO Power-Up Punch 2x80-95% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 15 Good Rod) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x147-173%KO Dynamic Punch 2x157-185%KO Submission 2x126-149%KO Low Sweep 2x103-122%KO | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x254-300%KO Focus Blast 2x189-222%KO Jump Kick 2x197-232%KO Aura Sphere 2x126-149%KO | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x102-120%KO Rock Smash 2x55-65% | ||
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Pancham builds →Karate Chop 2x73-87% Rock Smash 2x60-71% Arm Thrust 2x27-33% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machop builds →Low Sweep 2x93-109%KO Karate Chop 2x73-87% Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
 Croagunk PoisonFighting | D | |
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x111-132%KO Power-Up Punch 2x71-84% Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x145-172%KO Low Sweep 2x96-113%KO Karate Chop 2x74-88% Power-Up Punch 2x62-73% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x127-150%KO Low Sweep 2x117-139%KO Force Palm 2x109-128%KO Power-Up Punch 2x74-88% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x109-128%KO Low Sweep 2x102-121%KO Revenge 2x96-113%KO Storm Throw 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x139-165%KO Low Sweep 2x124-146%KO Karate Chop 2x96-113%KO Rock Smash 2x77-91% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x111-132%KO Power-Up Punch 2x71-84% Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x139-165%KO Rock Smash 2x77-91% Arm Thrust 2x30-37% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x145-172%KO Low Sweep 2x96-113%KO Karate Chop 2x74-88% Power-Up Punch 2x62-73% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x127-150%KO Low Sweep 2x117-139%KO Force Palm 2x109-128%KO Power-Up Punch 2x74-88% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x109-128%KO Low Sweep 2x102-121%KO Revenge 2x96-113%KO Storm Throw 2x96-113%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x111-132%KO Power-Up Punch 2x71-84% Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x139-165%KO Rock Smash 2x77-91% Arm Thrust 2x30-37% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x145-172%KO Low Sweep 2x96-113%KO Karate Chop 2x74-88% Power-Up Punch 2x62-73% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x127-150%KO Low Sweep 2x117-139%KO Force Palm 2x109-128%KO Power-Up Punch 2x74-88% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x109-128%KO Low Sweep 2x102-121%KO Revenge 2x96-113%KO Storm Throw 2x96-113%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x114-134%KO Power-Up Punch 2x71-84% Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x230-272%KO Brick Break 2x146-172%KO Rock Smash 2x79-94% Arm Thrust 2x31-38% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x151-178%KO Low Sweep 2x98-116%KO Karate Chop 2x76-91% Power-Up Punch 2x64-75% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x132-156%KO Low Sweep 2x122-144%KO Force Palm 2x114-134%KO Power-Up Punch 2x76-91% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x114-134%KO Low Sweep 2x106-125%KO Revenge 2x98-116%KO Storm Throw 2x98-116%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Lucario builds →Low Sweep 2x117-138%KO Power-Up Punch 2x73-87% Rock Smash 2x73-87% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x237-279%KO Brick Break 2x150-177%KO Rock Smash 2x81-96% Arm Thrust 2x33-39% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x155-183%KO Low Sweep 2x102-120%KO Karate Chop 2x79-93% Power-Up Punch 2x63-75% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x135-159%KO Low Sweep 2x127-150%KO Force Palm 2x117-138%KO Power-Up Punch 2x79-93% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x117-138%KO Low Sweep 2x109-129%KO Revenge 2x102-120%KO Storm Throw 2x102-120%KO | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodTower Of Mastery Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Lucario builds →Focus Blast 2x220-259%KO Aura Sphere 2x147-173%KO Low Sweep 2x115-137%KO Power-Up Punch 2x72-85% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x236-278%KO Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Brick Break 2x149-176%KO Rock Smash 2x80-95% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x198-234%KO Focus Blast 2x153-180%KO Flying Press 2x153-180%KO Low Sweep 2x101-120%KO | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hariyama builds →Focus Blast 2x99-117%KO Vital Throw 2x134-159%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x134-159%KO Low Sweep 2x124-146%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Throh builds →Superpower 2x197-232%KO Focus Blast 2x83-98% Vital Throw 2x115-137%KO Low Sweep 2x107-127%KO | ||
In X & Y, Hitmontop can KO Ditto with Close Combat (261-308%). Machamp threatens a KO with Stone Edge (90-106%).
 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x261-308%KO Feint22-26% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machamp builds →Knock Off58-69% Bullet Punch36-43% Stone Edge90-106%KO | ||
X & Y 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.
X & Y 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 Attack without Speed EVs with Imposter back that up. Utility options prevents free switches.
Best Build
Ditto best EVs are Attack and Sp. Atk
Mixed Revenge Killer Moveset
- Unknown
- Transform
Recommended Teammates
Doubles 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
X & Y Ditto Locations
high spawn rates for Ditto across 4 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Ditto in X & Y
Before you go hunting for Ditto, check which of the 4 spots belong to your version. X and Y each have different walking encounters at Lv. 48-50.
Ditto Guide
In X & Y, Ditto's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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