Are Dittos Worth Keeping?
Dittos are invaluable when it comes to breeding in the main series games, as they can breed with every Pokémon capable of doing so, except those in the Undiscovered egg group and other Dittos, making them a unique and versatile Pokémon to have in your collection. However, in Pokémon Go, Dittos are not as essential, and their main use is for Gyms and building a fun gym, but they can still be a valuable addition to your team if you know how to utilize them effectively.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- Is it worth keeping Dittos in Pokémon Go?: No, Dittos are not worth keeping in Pokémon Go, unless you’ve max upgraded all your defenders and attackers, and want to put something original and fun in gyms.
- Is Ditto the most powerful Pokémon?: Pound for pound, Ditto is one of the most powerful, versatile, and potentially threatening Pokémon in existence, but its lower HP makes it less effective in battles.
- Are Dittos still rare?: Yes, Dittos are still rare, and shiny Ditto is even harder to find, with a lower chance of encountering one in the wild.
Breeding and Evolution
- Can you breed 2 Dittos to get a Ditto?: No, Dittos cannot breed with other Dittos, as they are part of the Ditto Egg Group, which cannot breed with each other.
- Can Ditto breed with any gender?: Yes, Ditto’s genetically volatile nature and lack of gender allow it to breed with any other species, making it a valuable Pokémon for breeding.
- Can you breed Zapdos with Ditto?: No, legendary and mythical Pokémon, including Zapdos, are in the Undiscovered Egg Group and cannot breed with any Pokémon, including Ditto.
Pokémon Go
- Is there any reason to keep Ditto in Pokémon Go?: Yes, Dittos can be used to complete tasks that require catching a specific Pokémon, and can also be used to surprise friends in PvP battles.
- What is Ditto disguised as in 2023?: As of March 21, 2023, Ditto can be disguised as Diglett, Grimer, or Snubbull in Pokémon Go.
Stats and Abilities
- Do Dittos have perfect IVs?: Yes, Dittos with perfect IVs can be used to ease the pain of breeding Pokémon with 5 IVs for Competitive usage.
- What item should Ditto hold?: A Choice Scarf is essential for Ditto to perform its role as a revenge killer, allowing it to outspeed any Pokémon it copies.
Other Pokémon
- What Pokémon has 0 weaknesses?: The Eelektross line, including Tynamo, Eelektrik, and Eelektross, have no weaknesses due to their Electric-type and Levitate ability.
- Which is the rarest Pokémon?: Mewtwo is considered one of the rarest Pokémon, due to its high stats and limited availability.
Battles and Gym
- Can a Ditto fight a Ditto?: Yes, if a Ditto encounters another Ditto, the resulting fight will be a little different, with the two Dittos wiggling around until the secondary move, Struggle, is used.
- What is the downside to Ditto?: Ditto’s lower HP and limited PP make it less effective in battles, especially when compared to the original Pokémon it’s imitating.
Miscellaneous
- Is Ditto a failed copy of Mew?: It’s possible that Ditto was originally intended to be a failed Mew clone, but the idea was scrapped during the original games’ development process, and The Pokémon Company has not given a direct answer to confirm or deny this claim.