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It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.  
It is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon.  


Ditto uses the move {{m|Transform}} to copy the opponent's moves, types, form, and non-HP stats. It can [[Pokémon breeding|breed]] with any Pokémon other than the Pokémon in the {{egg|Undiscovered}} group and itself, including {{egg|Gender unknown|some genderless Pokémon}}, to produce Eggs of the other's species.
It can [[Pokémon breeding|breed]] with any Pokémon other than the Pokémon in the {{egg|Undiscovered}} group and itself, including {{egg|Gender unknown|some genderless Pokémon}}, to produce Eggs of the other's species.


==Biology==
==Biology==
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===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
====[[Duplica's Ditto]]====
====[[Duplica's Ditto]]====
Ditto first appeared in ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]''. [[Duplica]] and her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}} used to perform for people, but the two hadn't had an audience since people saw that Ditto couldn't change its face. Ditto fixed that problem near the end of the episode, when captured by [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]].
Ditto first appeared in ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]''. [[Duplica]] and her {{TP|Duplica|Ditto}} used to perform for people, but the two had not had an audience since people saw that Ditto could not change its face. Ditto fixed that problem near the end of the episode, when it was captured by {{TRT}}.


====Other====
====Other====
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In ''[[EP111|Hello Pummelo]]'', {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] owns a Ditto and uses it to fight [[Ash's Pikachu]]. After the battle with Drake's Ditto, Pikachu came out the victor. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP112|the following episode]].
In ''[[EP111|Hello Pummelo]]'', {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} of the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] owns a Ditto and uses it to fight [[Ash's Pikachu]]. After the battle with Drake's Ditto, Pikachu came out the victor. It reappeared in a flashback in [[EP112|the following episode]].


Duplica found another Ditto sometime before ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'' that she named Mini-Dit. This second Ditto could transform into an exact mirror image of anything, but it couldn't change its size.
Duplica found another Ditto sometime before ''[[EP174|Imitation Confrontation]]'' that she named Mini-Dit. This second Ditto could transform into an exact mirror image of anything, but it could not change its size.


Ditto was also owned by a member of [[Team Magma]] named [[Brodie]], who debuted in ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]''.
Ditto was also owned by a member of [[Team Magma]] named [[Brodie]], who debuted in ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]''.
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[[File:Ditty.png|thumb|left|150px|Ditto in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Ditty.png|thumb|left|150px|Ditto in Pokémon Adventures]]
{{main|Ditty}}
{{main|Ditty}}
In ''[[Ps016|Tauros the Tyrant]]'' Ditto is one of the members on {{adv|Green}}'s team. As a master of transformation, Green uses Ditto extensively in her schemes, such as morphing over her face to disguise her appearance (like when she infiltrated the [[Silph Co.]] building disguised as [[Sabrina]]), camouflaging into its background for subterfuge, as well as forming a protective shield with Green's umbrella.
In ''[[PS016|Tauros the Tyrant]]'', Ditto is one of the members on {{adv|Green}}'s team. As a master of transformation, Green uses Ditto extensively in her schemes, such as morphing over her face to disguise her appearance (like when she infiltrated the [[Silph Co.]] building disguised as [[Sabrina]]), camouflaging into its background for subterfuge, as well as forming a protective shield with Green's umbrella.
 
A Trainer in the [[Goldenrod Game Corner]] is seen with a Ditto in ''[[PS107|Gligar Glide]]''.


Ditto is seen later used by [[Team Rocket]], to lure {{adv|Crystal}} and [[Eusine]] away from {{p|Suicune}} and smother them when discovered. It was, however, defeated by Crystal's {{p|Hitmonchan}}, Monlee.
Ditto is seen later used by [[Team Rocket]], to lure {{adv|Crystal}} and [[Eusine]] away from {{p|Suicune}} and smother them when discovered. It was, however, defeated by Crystal's {{p|Hitmonchan}}, Monlee.
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* {{g|Pinball}}: Ditto appears on the Red Table blocking the [[evolution]] cave, once the evolution arrows are lit, it moves out of the way, allowing the player to evolve one of the Pokémon they have captured.
* {{g|Pinball}}: Ditto appears on the Red Table blocking the [[evolution]] cave, once the evolution arrows are lit, it moves out of the way, allowing the player to evolve one of the Pokémon they have captured.
* {{g|Trozei!}}: Ditto serves as a "wild card", meaning it can Trozei with any Pokémon and must be used to get rid of Jammer Balls. One will appear when a Trozei is made with more Pokémon than necessary and multiple appear at the beginning of a new round in Endless and Forever mode to clear out the remaining Pokémon.
* {{g|Trozei!}}: Ditto serves as a "wild card", meaning it can Trozei with any Pokémon and must be used to get rid of Jammer Balls. One will appear when a Trozei is made with more Pokémon than necessary and multiple appear at the beginning of a new round in Endless and Forever mode to clear out the remaining Pokémon.
{{spoilers}}
* {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}: A Ditto plays a role in the Special Episode [[Here Comes Team Charm!]]. When [[Team Charm]] tries to enter [[Southern Jungle]] in search of treasure, a {{p|Bellossom}} appears and tells the team they should give up.  Before the team enters [[Boulder Quarry]] they meet a {{p|Sentret}}. The Sentret informs them that it used to be in an Exploration Team until [[Team AWD]] attacked the Sentret's teammates. At the end of [[Limestone Cavern]], Team Charm finds an empty treasure chest. It is later discovered that the chest is a Ditto. Bellossom and Sentret were also the Ditto. He wanted Team Charm and Team AWD to fight in order to distract them from the real treasure, which was a [[Time Gear]]. Both the Bellossom and the Sentret bore the face of a Ditto.
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: A Ditto under the ownership of [[Kasa]] appears as a boss at the [[Sky Fortress]]. It will {{m|transform}} into {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}} to attack.
* {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}: A Ditto under the ownership of [[Kasa]] appears as a boss at the [[Sky Fortress]]. It will {{m|transform}} into {{p|Entei}}, {{p|Raikou}} and {{p|Suicune}} to attack.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
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|redbluedex=Capable of copying an enemy's genetic code to instantly {{m|transform}} itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Yellow|entry=When it spots an enemy, its body transforms into an almost perfect copy of its opponent.}}
|yellowdex=When it spots an enemy, its body transforms into an almost perfect copy of its opponent.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium|t=FFF|color=000|entry=Capable of reorganizing its cells to transform into an exact duplicate of its enemy. It is usually a shapeless blob.}}
|stadiumdex=Capable of reorganizing its cells to transform into an exact duplicate of its enemy. It is usually a shapeless blob.
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|golddex=It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.
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|silverdex=Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if it is made to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise.
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|crystaldex=When it encounters another Ditto, it will move faster than normal to duplicate that opponent exactly.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Gold|entry=It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.}}
|stadium2dex=It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Silver|entry=Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if it is made to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise.}}
|rsdex=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.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Crystal|entry=When it encounters another Ditto, it will move faster than normal to duplicate that opponent exactly.}}
|emeralddex=A Ditto rearranges its cell structure to transform itself. However, if it tries to change based on its memory, it will get details wrong.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Stadium 2|t=FFF|color=000|entry=It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.}}
|firereddex=It can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms.
|}
|leafgreendex=Capable of copying an opponent's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.
|}
|dpptdex=It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}}
|heartgolddex=It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Ruby|v2=Sapphire|t=FFF|t2=FFF|entry=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.}}
|soulsilverdex=Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if made to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Emerald|t=FFF|entry=A Ditto rearranges its cell structure to transform itself. However, if it tries to change based on its memory, it will get details wrong.}}
|bwdex=It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=FireRed|entry=It can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms.}}
|b2w2dex=It can reconstitute its entire cellular structure to change into what it sees, but it returns to normal when it relaxes.
{{Dex/Entry1|v=LeafGreen|entry=Capable of copying an opponent's genetic code to instantly transform itself into a duplicate of the enemy.}}
|xdex=It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.
|}
|ydex=It can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms.
|}
}}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}}
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=HeartGold|entry=It can transform into anything. When it sleeps, it changes into a stone to avoid being attacked.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=SoulSilver|entry=Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if made to laugh, it can't maintain its disguise.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It can reconstitute its entire cellular structure to change into what it sees, but it returns to normal when it relaxes.}}
|}
|}
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=It has the ability to reconstitute its entire cellular structure to transform into whatever it sees.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It can freely recombine its own cellular structure to transform into other life-forms.}}
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Omega Ruby|v2=Alpha Sapphire|t=fff|t2=fff|entry=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.}}
|}
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{{Dex/Footer}}


===Game locations===
===Game locations===
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====In side games====
====In side games====
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===Held items===
===Held items===
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|xy1=Quick Powder|xy1type=Stat-enhancing item|xy1rar=50
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|xy2=Metal Powder|xy2type=Stat-enhancing item|xy2rar=5
|xy2=Metal Powder|xy2type=Stat-enhancing item|xy2rar=5
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===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/levelh/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Transform|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/level6|Start|Transform|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/levelf/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tm5null}}
{{learnlist/tm6null}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/tmf/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1}}




====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/breedh/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breed5null}}
{{learnlist/breed6null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|2}}
{{learnlist/breedf/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|2}}




====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|2|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor5null}}
{{learnlist/tutor6null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|1}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Ditto|Normal|Normal|2}}
 


===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
===={{Trading Card Game}}-only moves====
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|- align=center
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! style="{{roundytl|5px}};" | Move
! Move
! Card
! Card
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| {{m|Energy Ball}}
| {{m|Energy Ball}}
| [[Ditto (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 4)]]
| [[Ditto (EX FireRed & LeafGreen 4)]]
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| {{m|Pound}}
| [[Koga's Ditto (Gym Challenge 10)]]
|-
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| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{m|Pound}}
| style="background:#FFF; {{roundybr|5px}}" | [[Koga's Ditto (Gym Challenge 10)]]<br>[[Ditto (GB 1)]]
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{{Spritebox/4|ndex=132}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=132}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=132}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=132}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=132}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|132|Ditto}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|132|Ditto}}
====Other sprites====
====Other sprites====
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* Since Transform copies its target's stats (except HP), Ditto cannot utilize its Special Attack stat before Transforming, though it can use its Attack stat for {{m|Struggle}} and {{status|confusion}} damage.
* Since Transform copies its target's stats (except HP), Ditto cannot utilize its Special Attack stat before Transforming, though it can use its Attack stat for {{m|Struggle}} and {{status|confusion}} damage.
* In [[Generation II]], a transformed Ditto keeps its original purple color palette (blue if Shiny).
* In [[Generation II]], a transformed Ditto keeps its original purple color palette (blue if Shiny).
* Since Ditto's only move, Transform, can't copy moves in the Pokemon Mystery Dungeon series and has only one PP, its only move after transforming is Struggle.
* Since Ditto's only move, Transform, cannot copy moves in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series and has only one PP, its only move after transforming is Struggle.


===Glitches===
===Glitches===
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====Transform assumption glitch====
====Transform assumption glitch====
In Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, any Pokémon that uses {{m|Transform}} is regarded as a Ditto in its new form; this means that if the player catches a {{p|Mew}} or a [[glitch Pokémon]] which has used the move Transform, or a Pokémon which has used Transform via {{m|Mirror Move}}, instead they will obtain a Ditto. Mew turning into Ditto was not an issue, because wild Mew could not have been legitimately encountered. This system was later changed in Generation III, where wild Mew could be encountered.
In Generations {{gen|I}} and {{gen|II}}, any Pokémon that uses {{m|Transform}} is regarded as a Ditto in its new form; this means that if the player catches a {{p|Mew}} or a [[glitch Pokémon]] which has used the move Transform, or a Pokémon which has used Transform via {{m|Mirror Move}}, instead they will obtain a Ditto. Mew turning into Ditto was not an issue, because wild Mew could not have been legitimately encountered. This system was later changed in Generation III, where wild Mew could be legitimately encountered.


====Shiny Ditto glitch====
====Shiny Ditto glitch====
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In the sixth issue of {{wp|Best Buy}}'s @Gamer magazine, Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori revealed that Ditto was originally based on the iconic {{wp|smiley}} face. Its eyes and mouth are exactly like ":)", which is an emoticon representing the smiley.
In the sixth issue of {{wp|Best Buy}}'s @Gamer magazine, Game Freak developers Junichi Masuda and Ken Sugimori revealed that Ditto was originally based on the iconic {{wp|smiley}} face. Its eyes and mouth are exactly like ":)", which is an emoticon representing the smiley.


Additionally, Ditto strongly resembles an ''{{wp|amoeba}}'', a single-celled organism with no definite shape. This may emphasize its ability to alter its cellular composition. This could also explain why Ditto is unavailable through breeding, since single-celled organisms reproduce differently from multi-cellular plants and animals. It also could partially be based on an {{wp|undifferentiated cell}}, a cell in the body that can change into any other cell by sampling it. It could also have been based on a {{wp|blob}} or a rubber ball.
Additionally, Ditto strongly resembles an ''{{wp|amoeba}}'', a single-celled organism with no definite shape. This may emphasize its ability to alter its cellular composition. This could also explain why Ditto is unavailable through breeding, since single-celled organisms reproduce differently from multi-cellular plants and animals. It also could partially be based on an {{wp|undifferentiated cell}}, a cell in the body that can change into any other cell by sampling it. It could also have been based on a {{wp|blob}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
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|zh_yue=百變怪 ''Baakbingwaai''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Hundred transformation creature"
|zh_yue=百變怪 ''Baakbingwaai''|zh_yuemeaning=Literally "Hundred transformation creature"
|zh_cmn=百變怪 / 百变怪 ''Bǎibiànguài''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Hundred transformation creature"
|zh_cmn=百變怪 / 百变怪 ''Bǎibiànguài''|zh_cmnmeaning=Literally "Hundred transformation creature"
|ru=Дитто ''Ditto''|rumeaning=Same as English name
|hi= दित्तो ''Ditto'' |himeaning=Same as English name
}}
}}


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* [[Duplica's Ditto]]
* [[Duplica's Ditto]]
* [[Ditty]]
* [[Ditty]]
==External links==
* {{wp|Ditto (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
<references />
<references />
==External links==
* {{wp|Ditto (Pokémon)|Article on Wikipedia}}


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[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]
[[Category:Pokémon that are included in the Japan-only Pokémon Stadium]]
[[it:Ditto]]
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[[pl:Ditto]]
[[pt:Ditto (pokémon)]]
[[zh:百变怪]]
[[zh:百变怪]]
Crystal Talian
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