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.
It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.
Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if made to laugh, it can’t maintain its disguise.
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 |
- 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
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x170-200%KO Dynamic Punch 2x170-200%KO Karate Chop 2x87-102%KO Rock Smash 2x70-83% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x246-290%KO Jump Kick 2x190-224%KO Dynamic Punch 2x190-224%KO Rolling Kick 2x115-137%KO | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x163-193%KO Dynamic Punch 2x163-193%KO Submission 2x133-156%KO Vital Throw 2x115-137%KO | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x170-200%KO Dynamic Punch 2x170-200%KO Karate Chop 2x87-102%KO Rock Smash 2x70-83% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x246-290%KO Jump Kick 2x190-224%KO Dynamic Punch 2x190-224%KO Rolling Kick 2x115-137%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x163-193%KO Dynamic Punch 2x163-193%KO Submission 2x133-156%KO Vital Throw 2x115-137%KO | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x170-200%KO Dynamic Punch 2x170-200%KO Karate Chop 2x87-102%KO Rock Smash 2x70-83% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x246-290%KO Jump Kick 2x190-224%KO Dynamic Punch 2x190-224%KO Rolling Kick 2x115-137%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x163-193%KO Dynamic Punch 2x163-193%KO Submission 2x133-156%KO Vital Throw 2x115-137%KO | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Primeape builds →Cross Chop 2x170-200%KO Dynamic Punch 2x170-200%KO Karate Chop 2x87-102%KO Rock Smash 2x70-83% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrogue (Mt Mortar Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x246-290%KO Jump Kick 2x190-224%KO Dynamic Punch 2x190-224%KO Rolling Kick 2x115-137%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x163-193%KO Dynamic Punch 2x163-193%KO Submission 2x133-156%KO Vital Throw 2x115-137%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x159-188%KO Karate Chop 2x83-98% Rock Smash 2x66-79% | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x134-158%KO Karate Chop 2x70-83% Rock Smash 2x56-68% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x155-183%KO Karate Chop 2x80-95% Rock Smash 2x65-77% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x133-157%KO Karate Chop 2x68-80% Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x155-183%KO Karate Chop 2x80-95% Rock Smash 2x65-77% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x133-157%KO Karate Chop 2x68-80% Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Dynamic Punch 2x155-183%KO Karate Chop 2x80-95% Rock Smash 2x65-77% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Mankey builds →Dynamic Punch 2x133-157%KO Karate Chop 2x68-80% Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
Obtain MethodMt Mortar Gift | ||
In Gold & Silver, Machamp's Earthquake hits Ditto for 68-80%. Poliwrath's Hydro Pump hits Ditto for 67-79%.
 Machamp Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machamp builds →Rock Slide51-60% Earthquake68-80% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Poliwrath builds →Body Slam44-52% Hydro Pump67-79% | ||
Gold & Silver 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.
Gold & Silver Ditto Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility 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
Gold & Silver Ditto Locations
Ditto tops out at moderate rates across 4 locations in early-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Ditto in Gold & Silver
You can catch Ditto through 4 walking encounters from Lv. 10+, but availability differs between Gold and Silver. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Ditto Guide
In Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Gold & Silver, Ditto has a 288 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Gold & Silver. It works best as a balanced.
In Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver, 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
- 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