What is Ditto weak to?

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

Honestly, in Crystal Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.

In Crystal, Ditto has a 288 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Crystal. It works best as a balanced.

What are Ditto's strengths?

In Crystal, Normal typing gives Ditto 1 resistances plus Ghost immunity. HP at base 48 is the top stat. Pure Normal type with same-type attack bonus on Normal moves.

What role does Ditto play in battle?

In Crystal, Ditto fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 48 Attack. Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.

Ditto - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

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 stat exp, 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

Abilities were introduced in Generation III. Shown below for reference.

Limber

Prevents paralysis.

ImposterHA

Transforms upon entering battle.

EV Yield

HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training source

Pokedex Entries

When it encounters another DITTO, it will move faster than normal to duplicate that opponent exactly.

Crystal

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

Gen II Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Ditto in Crystal (Best Counters)

Tyrogue Fighting	D
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift Upcoming Move Moves View Tyrogue builds →

Crystal 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)

Crystal Ditto Best Moveset

Best Build

Experimental

Utility

Ability

Not in Gen 2

Item

Metal Powder

Nature

Not in Gen 2

Utility Moveset

UnknownSTAB
TransformUtility

Recommended Teammates

SnorlaxGood

AlakazamGood

ZapdosGood

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

Crystal Ditto Locations

You'll want early-game access before hunting Ditto. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.

Best Locations to Catch Ditto in Crystal

Route 34

Grass Lv.10 Route

5%Early

Route 35

Grass Lv.10 Route

4%Early

Ditto Guide

In Crystal, Ditto's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Honestly, in Crystal Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Crystal, Ditto has a 288 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Crystal. It works best as a balanced.
In Crystal, Normal typing gives Ditto 1 resistances plus Ghost immunity. HP at base 48 is the top stat. Pure Normal type with same-type attack bonus on Normal moves.
In Crystal, Ditto fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 48 Attack. Base 48 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.

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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Obtain MethodEvolve Poliwhirl (Route 30 Surfing) Available Moves Moves Dynamic PunchTM01 SubmissionLv. 35 Rock SmashTM08 Damage vs Ditto Dynamic Punch 2x 157-185%KO Submission 2x 126-149%KO Rock Smash 2x 64-76% View Poliwrath builds →
Hitmonlee Fighting	C
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 26 Jump KickLv. 16 Dynamic PunchTM01 Rolling KickLv. 11 Damage vs Ditto High Jump Kick 2x 246-290%KO Jump Kick 2x 190-224%KO Dynamic Punch 2x 190-224%KO Rolling Kick 2x 115-137%KO View Hitmonlee builds →
Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Cross ChopLv. 43 Dynamic PunchTM01 Vital ThrowLv. 34 Karate ChopLv. 15 Damage vs Ditto Cross Chop 2x 163-193%KO Dynamic Punch 2x 163-193%KO Vital Throw 2x 115-137%KO Karate Chop 2x 83-98% View Machoke builds →

Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Dynamic PunchTM01 Karate ChopLv. 15 Rock SmashTM08 Damage vs Ditto Dynamic Punch 2x 159-188%KO Karate Chop 2x 83-98% Rock Smash 2x 66-79% View Machoke builds →
Tyrogue Fighting	D
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM08 Damage vs Ditto Rock Smash 2x 35-41% View Tyrogue builds →

Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Dynamic PunchTM01 Karate ChopLv. 15 Rock SmashTM08 Damage vs Ditto Dynamic Punch 2x 155-183%KO Karate Chop 2x 80-95% Rock Smash 2x 65-77% View Machoke builds →
Tyrogue Fighting	D
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM08 Damage vs Ditto Rock Smash 2x 34-40% View Tyrogue builds →

Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Dynamic PunchTM01 Karate ChopLv. 15 Rock SmashTM08 Damage vs Ditto Dynamic Punch 2x 155-183%KO Karate Chop 2x 80-95% Rock Smash 2x 65-77% View Machoke builds →
Tyrogue Fighting	D
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM08 Damage vs Ditto Rock Smash 2x 34-40% View Tyrogue builds →

Machoke Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Dynamic PunchTM01 Karate ChopLv. 15 Rock SmashTM08 Damage vs Ditto Dynamic Punch 2x 155-183%KO Karate Chop 2x 80-95% Rock Smash 2x 65-77% View Machoke builds →
Tyrogue Fighting	D
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM08 Damage vs Ditto Rock Smash 2x 34-40% View Tyrogue builds →