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 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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x76-91% Arm Thrust 2x22-26% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x105-125%KO Drain Punch 2x69-82% Brick Break 2x69-82% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x78-93% Brick Break 2x87-104%KO Vital Throw 2x82-98% Arm Thrust 2x22-27% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Meditite builds →Focus Blast 2x103-123%KO Drain Punch 2x68-82% Brick Break 2x68-82% Rock Smash 2x38-45% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Makuhita builds →Focus Blast 2x73-86% Brick Break 2x88-105%KO Vital Throw 2x80-95% Rock Smash 2x50-59% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x235-278%KO Focus Blast 2x114-135%KO Brick Break 2x120-143%KO Vital Throw 2x111-131%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x200-236%KO Focus Blast 2x91-109%KO Brick Break 2x101-120%KO Karate Chop 2x70-83% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x124-146%KO Focus Blast 2x99-116%KO Drain Punch 2x64-75% Brick Break 2x64-75% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x159-188%KO Focus Blast 2x70-83% Brick Break 2x83-98% Vital Throw 2x76-90% | ||
 Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
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Damage vs Ditto View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x35-41% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x243-287%KO Focus Blast 2x117-138%KO Submission 2x131-155%KO Brick Break 2x122-145%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x203-239%KO Focus Blast 2x94-111%KO Brick Break 2x102-121%KO Karate Chop 2x71-84% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x126-148%KO High Jump Kick 2x108-128%KO Focus Blast 2x100-118%KO Drain Punch 2x65-78% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x163-192%KO Focus Blast 2x69-81% Brick Break 2x82-98% Vital Throw 2x80-94% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
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Damage vs Ditto View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x60-71% Rock Smash 2x34-40% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x231-272%KO Focus Blast 2x110-131%KO Submission 2x125-148%KO Brick Break 2x117-138%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x193-228%KO Focus Blast 2x91-107%KO Brick Break 2x99-117%KO Karate Chop 2x67-79% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x120-141%KO High Jump Kick 2x105-124%KO Focus Blast 2x97-114%KO Drain Punch 2x61-72% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x157-186%KO Focus Blast 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x82-97% Vital Throw 2x76-90% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
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Damage vs Ditto View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x59-69% Rock Smash 2x32-38% | ||
Machoke Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x247-291%KO Focus Blast 2x117-138%KO Cross Chop 2x165-195%KO Submission 2x132-156%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x206-243%KO Focus Blast 2x94-111%KO Cross Chop 2x140-165%KO Brick Break 2x104-123%KO | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO High Jump Kick 2x109-129%KO Focus Blast 2x102-120%KO Drain Punch 2x66-78% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x165-195%KO Close Combat 2x135-159%KO Focus Blast 2x68-81% Brick Break 2x84-99% | ||
Tyrogue Fighting | D | |
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Damage vs Ditto View Tyrogue builds →Brick Break 2x61-72% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Heracross can KO Ditto with Close Combat (288-339%).
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ditto View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x288-339%KO Megahorn144-170%KO Stone Edge80-95% | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Fighting is super effective against DittoView Machamp → | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Ditto Best Moveset
Best Build
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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
HeartGold & SoulSilver Ditto Locations
Ditto's scattered across 14 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Ditto in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Ditto appears in 14 walking locations at Lv. 10-45 across SoulSilver and HeartGold. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Ditto Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Ditto's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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