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 EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.

Base Stats
Below
HP48
D
Attack48
D
Defense48
D
Sp. Atk48
D
Sp. Def48
D
Speed48
D
Total288
Details
Catch Rate
Difficult35 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height0.3 m
1'00"Tiny
Weight4.0 kg
8.8 lbsFeather
Base XP101
Average
Abilities
LimberTop Pick
Prevents paralysis.
ImposterHANot in game
Transforms upon entering battle.
EV Yield
HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe
HP training source
Pokedex Entries

DITTO rearranges its cell structure to transform itself into other shapes. However, if it tries to transform itself into something by relying on its memory, this POKéMON manages to get details wrong.

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
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Type ChartGood
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
Fighting
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Ghost
STAB
No super-effective STAB
How to Beat Ditto in Ruby & Sapphire (Best Counters)

In Ruby & Sapphire, Heracross can KO Ditto with Megahorn (114-134%). Machamp's Rock Slide hits Ditto for 54-64%.

Heracross
Heracross
BugFighting
B
Recommended Build
AbilitySwarm
ItemSalacberry
NatureJolly
Moves
  • MegahornSTAB
  • Rock Slide
  • Swords Dance
  • SubstituteUtility
Damage vs Ditto
Megahorn
114-134%KO
Rock Slide
47-56%
View Heracross builds →

Ruby & Sapphire 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
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)

Ruby & Sapphire Ditto Best Moveset

For a physical attacker, Ditto wants flexible EVs and Quickclaw. The Jolly nature tilts toward fast physical duty, and Limber contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Experimental
Bulky Support
Ability
Limber
Item
Quick Claw
Best Nature for Ditto
Jolly+SPE

Ditto best EVs are Speed and HP

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • UnknownSTAB
  • TransformUtility

Recommended Teammates

Dugtrio
DugtrioGood
Magneton
MagnetonGood
Celebi
CelebiDecent

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

How to Get Ditto in Ruby & Sapphire

No wild encounters for Ditto in Ruby & Sapphire. It's available in Red, Yellow, or HeartGold and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.

Ditto is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Catch in the wild in:

EmeraldWalking · Desert UnderpassFireRedWalking · Cerulean Cave

Then trade to Ruby & Sapphire.

Also found in:

RedYellowGoldCrystalDiamondPlatinum

Ditto Guide

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

  • In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.

  • In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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

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