Utility
Balanced
288Low
48Slow
DTier

Ditto's Normal typing gives it an immunity to Ghost. Only 1 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. Known as the Transform Pokemon. Been around since Gen 1.

Ditto's stats barely vary. 0 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
288Below
HP48
D
Attack48
D
Defense48
D
Sp. Atk48
D
Sp. Def48
D
Speed48
D
Total288
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Ditto yields +1 HP
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch35Difficult•Medium Fast1M XP•0.3m / 1'00"•4kg / 8.8 lbs•101Base XP
Pokedex Entries

It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.

Gold

Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if made to laugh, it can’t maintain its disguise.

Silver

Ditto Weakness

Good

Ditto is weak to Fighting-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.

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
4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
Fighting
½xResisti
None
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
Ghost
STABi
No super-effective STAB
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Scorei+1
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
LimberPrevents paralysis.
ImposterHATransforms upon entering battle.

Ditto is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a small partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Ditto
#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)

For an attacker, Ditto wants flexible EVs EVs and Metalpowder. The a nature nature tilts toward balanced duty, and an ability contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Utility
Ability
Not in Gen 2
Item
Metalpowder
Nature
Not in Gen 2

Best Ditto Moveset

  • UnknownSTAB
  • TransformUtility

Recommended Teammates

Snorlax
SnorlaxGood
Alakazam
AlakazamGood
Zapdos
ZapdosGood

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
——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

Ditto tops out at moderate rates across 6 locations in early-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.

Best Locations

You can catch Ditto through 6 walking encounters from Lv. 10+, but availability differs between Gold and Silver. Some spots are exclusive to one version.

Route 34
GoldGrassLv.10RareEarlyRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 34
SilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 35
GoldGrassLv.10RareEarlyRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 35
SilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteSwarm active
CHALLENGING
Route 35
SilverGrassLv.10RareEarlyRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 35
GoldGrassLv.10RareEarlyRouteSwarm active
CHALLENGING

  • 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.

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

  • Ditto doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Normal-type Pokemon with a 288 base stat total.

  • Ditto fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (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 appears in 20 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.

Ditto has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 20 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.