Is Ditto actually good?

Yes, Ditto is absolutely invaluable when it comes to breeding. It's able to breed with every Pokémon capable of doing so (the only exception being those in the Undiscovered egg group and other Dittos), and can also pass on its Nature and some IVs when holding the right item.

Why is Ditto not the best Pokémon?

Ditto is a unique slime-like Pokémon, whose only 'attack' allows it to transform into its opponent. Although a Ditto who transforms copies its opponent's stats and moves, its HP remains the same. Lower HP is a huge reason why Ditto can prove to be ineffective in battles.

Is Ditto a failed version of Mew?

It's been well established that Ditto and Mewtwo are both clones of Mew. Usually, Ditto is considered to be a failed attempt, while Mewtwo is what the scientist were aiming for, more or less.

What is so special about Ditto?

Ditto is a Pokémon who can transform into other Pokémon, and though it was missing from the original launch of Pokémon Go, Ditto eventually found its way into the world, hiding as common Pokémon.

Is Ditto even useful in Pokémon Go?

According to the Pokémon Go sub-Reddit, you can take Ditto into the Gym with some surprising results. Whether attacking or defending, it'll turn into the opposing Pokémon and assuming their moves, but will keep its own CP and stats.

How GOOD was Ditto ACTUALLY? - History of Ditto in Competitive Pokemon (Gens 1-7)

What is the downside of Ditto?

As well as its middling HP, Ditto has another downside when compared to the original Pokémon it's imitating. It will have the same moveset, of course, but each of the four moves will only have five PP.

Why is Ditto banned in Pokemon Go?

The issue is that Ditto's Transform move would allow it to transform into a Level 40 version of whatever Pokemon it encounters...which would make it problematic in lower leagues.

What is the catch rate of a Ditto?

Ditto only has a 3% encounter rate.

What is the catch rate of Ditto in Pokémon?

With a low Base Catch Rate (BCR) of 20%, Ditto is much more likely to break out of the ball than most of its disguises.

Why do people want Ditto?

To expand, you have a much higher shiny chance when breeding if the two parents are from different countries, ditto is just preferred since he can breed with anyone instead of needing different Pokémon for different egg groups.

Can Ditto mimic Legendaries?

Yes. It can transfer in any pokemon.

What happens if Ditto fights Ditto?

If a Ditto encounters another Ditto, the resulting fight is a little different. I haven't seen this happen myself, but this video posted by WhatUpMC (around the 3:34 mark) shows that the two Dittos will just wiggle around until the secondary move, Struggle, is used. Eventually, one of the Dittos will win the fight.

Is Ditto considered a legendary?

Ditto is only non-Legendary or Mythical Pokémon from the Kanto region that was not available with release of the game, as it possesses only one special move - Transform.

Who will win Arceus or Ditto?

A Ditto trying to take down an Arceus would need to do it quickly, as every move a transformed Ditto gets access to has only five PP, regardless of what the move's actual total is.

Does Ditto affect gender?

If you capture a Ditto, its genetically volatile nature and lack of gender allows it to breed with any other species. Even if you breed Ditto with a male Pokémon, the egg that it produces will hatch into the father's form. This is particularly useful when it comes to the starter Pokémon.

Was Ditto supposed to evolve?

This Pokémon does not evolve.

Why are dittos so hard to catch?

However, what makes catching a Ditto so difficult in a Pokemon game is the fact that it will not appear in the wild as itself. It will disguise itself as another Pokemon, and you will be required to enter into battle with every creature that you come across in the region.

What are the shiny odds of Ditto?

Expert research group The Silph Road says it's about a one in 64 chance to be shiny. You'll just have to get lucky when you find disguised Pokémon. Shiny Ditto was initially made available to players via a paid Special Research Task set for the Kanto Tour back in 2021, but is now just a regular encounter.

Does trading a Ditto count as catching a Ditto?

Trade for Ditto

This is our last tip for catching Ditto in Pokémon Go, and for good reason. Although you can technically trade for Ditto, it won't count toward any quests that ask you to “catch” Ditto. To satisfy such a quest, you'll need to actually catch Ditto, not just have it show up in your inventory.

How rare is 6 IV Ditto?

A five-star Ditto raid offers considerably worse odds for getting a six-IV Ditto, with that one-in-32 chance becoming one-in-1,024 as Pokemon caught in five-star raids only have four guaranteed perfect IVs.

Why is Ditto so hard to catch Scarlet?

Ditto is particularly difficult to find in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, given that it can fully disguise itself as other Pokémon in the wild. There are some Ditto locations to check in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, however.

Is there a secret to catching Ditto?

Instead, it will disguise itself as one of several other Pokemon so you won't know it's a Ditto until you've caught it. This means the only way to get a Ditto is to look at its potential disguises in the table below and keep on catching every single one you see while you're out exploring.

Is Ditto a failed clone?

Yes and no. Ditto was cloned from Mew's DNA but was intended to be closer to Mewtwo. As it resembles neither it can be considered a failure. That being said, ditto can copy the appearance, stats, and moves of any Pokemon it sees, but maintains its HP stat regardless of what form it's in.

Why is caterpie banned?

Caterpie was once banned because it knew String Shot, a move that could freeze the game at that point. But Chatot is neither incredibly powerful, nor can it learn a game breaking move. It can learn Chatter, though. Chatot's ban stems all the way back to Diamond & Pearl, the games in which it was introduced.