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Ditto
The Transform Pokémon
TL;DR. Ditto is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 288. When it spots an enemy, its body transfigures into an almost-perfect copy of its opponent.
Normal
When it spots an enemy, its body transfigures into an almost-perfect copy of its opponent.
Height0.3 m
Weight4.0 kg
AbilitiesLimber
HiddenImposter
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 288. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 48
Attack 48
Defense 48
Sp. Attack 48
Sp. Defense 48
Speed 48
Total288
288 base stat total, the 903rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 103rd among Normal-types.
48 base HP, Ditto's strongest stat, ranking 111th of 131 Normal-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Ditto on Daily Pokémon
Ditto was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Ditto in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Ditto reaches 832 CP at level 40 and 951 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack91
GO Defense91
GO Stamina134
Max CP (L40)832
Max CP (L50)940
Best buddy (L51)951
Raid catch CP 434–475 (L20). Weather boosted 543–594 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Ditto in competitive play.
Ditto is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
Ubers
Choice Scarf
Transform
OU
Choice Scarf
Transform
RU
Imposter
Transform
NU
Among Us (Imposter)
Transform
PU
Revenge Killer
Transform
VGC 2025
Focus Sash
Transform
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Ditto.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Ditto, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Ditto?
Ditto is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Ditto weak to?
Ditto takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Ditto resistant to?
Ditto is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
Does Ditto evolve?
Ditto does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Ditto from?
Ditto was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0132.
What are Ditto's base stats?
Ditto has HP 48, Attack 48, Defense 48, Special Attack 48, Special Defense 48, and Speed 48. Total base stat total: 288.
What are Ditto's abilities?
Ditto can have the ability Limber, plus the Hidden Ability Imposter.
Is Ditto legendary or mythical?
No. Ditto is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Ditto's best stat?
Ditto's highest base stat is HP at 48, which ranks 111th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Ditto good?
Ditto has a base stat total of 288, the 903rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 103rd among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Ditto as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Ditto is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ghost
Comparison
Ditto vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Ditto | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 48 | 77 | -29 |
| Attack | 48 | 74 | -26 |
| Defense | 48 | 60 | -12 |
| Special Attack | 48 | 59 | -11 |
| Special Defense | 48 | 64 | -16 |
| Speed | 48 | 69 | -21 |
| Total | 288 | 403 | -115 |
Game appearances
Ditto appears in 38 games.
Every mainline release where Ditto is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
Gen IX
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Ditto in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 29 games have a known habitat.
Diamond, Pearl
Sinnoh Route 218
Gold, Silver, Crystal
Johto Route 34Johto Route 35
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fJohto Route 34Johto Route 35Johto Route 47Johto Safari Zone Zone Wetland
Red, Blue, red-japan, green-japan
Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fKanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Kanto Route 23
FireRed, LeafGreen
Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fKanto Route 13Kanto Route 14Kanto Route 15Pokemon Mansion B1f
Yellow
Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fPokemon Mansion B1f
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee
Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fPokemon Mansion 1FPokemon Mansion 2FPokemon Mansion 3FPokemon Mansion B1f
Emerald
Desert Underpass
Black, White
Giant Chasm Forest
Black 2, White 2
Giant Chasm ForestGiant Chasm Forest CaveGiant Chasm Hidden Grotto
X, Y
Friend Safari NormalPokemon Village
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Alola Route 9 MainAlola Route 9 Police StationKonikoni CityMount Hokulani EastMount Hokulani West
Sun, Moon
Mount Hokulani Main
Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spot Cave North OF Route 132Mirage Spot Island Route 132
Pokémon anime
Ditto appears in 14 episodes.
From EP037 (1997-12-09) through JN019 (2020-03-29).
- EP037 Ditto's Mysterious Mansion Original 1998-10-26
- EP111 The Wacky Watcher! Original 2000-09-16
- HZ118 Liko and Hattrem, Bonded by Happiness! Horizons 2026-05-25
- EP129 Once in a Blue Moon Original 2000-12-02
- EP174 Mountain Time Original 2001-10-20
- EP182 Houndoom's Special Delivery Original 2001-12-01
- AG083 Unfair-Weather Friends Advanced Generation 2005-06-18
- AG119 The Ribbon Cup Caper! Advanced Generation 2006-02-18
- DP173 Dealing with a Fierce Double Ditto Drama! Diamond & Pearl 2010-09-11
- XY001 Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin! XY 2014-01-18
- SM046 Deceiving Appearances! Sun & Moon 2018-03-26
- SM132 Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Strategy! Sun & Moon 2019-11-30
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Ditto has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Ditto sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
4 Ditto cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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