What is Ditto weak to?

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

What is Ditto's hidden ability?

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

In Scarlet & Violet, 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 C-Tier.

What is the best ability for Ditto?

In Scarlet & Violet, 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.

Ditto - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Utility

Balanced

CTier

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

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

LimberRare

Prevents paralysis.

ImposterHATop Pick

Transforms upon entering battle.

EV Yield

HP+1AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training source

Pokedex Entries

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.

Ditto Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fighting
0x (Immune)	Ghost

Type ChartGood

1Weak

0Resist

1Immune

Score+1

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fighting

½xResist

None

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ghost

STAB

No super-effective STAB

How to Beat Ditto in Scarlet & Violet (Best Counters)

Lucario FightingSteel	B
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 60 Force PalmLv. 20 Rock SmashLv. 1 Vacuum WaveLv. 1 Damage vs Ditto Close Combat 2x 211-249%KO Force Palm 2x 107-127%KO Rock Smash 2x 72-85% Vacuum Wave 2x 74-88% View Lucario builds →
Quaquaval WaterFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 58 Low SweepLv. 17 Damage vs Ditto Close Combat 2x 228-268%KO Low Sweep 2x 124-146%KO View Quaquaval builds →
Gallade PsychicFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 63 Sacred SwordLv. 1 Damage vs Ditto Close Combat 2x 236-278%KO Sacred Sword 2x 178-210%KO View Gallade builds →
Hawlucha FightingFlying	B
Available Moves Moves High Jump KickLv. 48 Flying PressLv. 44 Brick BreakLv. 24 Damage vs Ditto High Jump Kick 2x 198-234%KO Flying Press 2x 153-180%KO Brick Break 2x 115-137%KO View Hawlucha builds →
Flamigo FlyingFighting	B
Available Move Moves Double KickLv. 5 Damage vs Ditto Double Kick 2x 58-68% View Flamigo builds →

Scarlet & Violet 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)

Scarlet & Violet Ditto Best Moveset

For an attacker, Ditto wants max HP and Speed EVs and Quickclaw. The Naive nature tilts toward fast mixed duty, and Imposter contributes without taking a move slot.

Best Build

Solid pick

Ability

Imposter

Item

Quick Claw

Best Nature for Ditto

Naive+SPE

Ditto best EVs are HP and Speed

EVs

SpD

Spe

Doubles Bulky Support Moveset

UnknownSTAB
TransformUtility

Recommended Teammates

GrimmsnarlDecent

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

Scarlet & Violet Ditto Locations

moderate rates across 8 locations for Ditto in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Best Locations to Catch Ditto in Scarlet & Violet

Ditto appears in 8 walking locations at Lv. 28-35 across Scarlet and Violet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.

West Province (Area Three) - Near Town

ScarletOverworld Lv.28-35 Route

6%Mid

West Province (Area Three) - Near Town

VioletOverworld Lv.28-35 Route

6%Mid

West Province (Area Two) - Near Town

VioletOverworld Lv.28-35 Route

6%Mid

West Province (Area Two) - Near Town

ScarletOverworld Lv.28-35 Route

6%Mid

West Province (Area Three) - Grass

ScarletOverworld Lv.28-35 Route

2%Mid

West Province (Area Three) - Grass

VioletOverworld Lv.28-35 Route

2%Mid

West Province (Area Two) - Grass

VioletOverworld Lv.28-35 Route

2%Mid

West Province (Area Two) - Grass

ScarletOverworld Lv.28-35 Route

2%Mid

Ditto Guide

In Scarlet & Violet, Ditto's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet Ditto is a tough sell at 288 BST. Plenty of stronger Normal options exist. Fun pick, not a practical one.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 C-Tier.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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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