How to Get a Guaranteed Shiny Ditto in Pokémon Go
To get a guaranteed shiny Ditto in Pokémon Go, you can participate in special events or research tasks that offer a shiny Ditto as a reward, such as the Special Research for Kanto Tour, which guaranteed a shiny Ditto in the past. Additionally, you can try to encounter a Ditto in the wild and hope that it is shiny, with the odds being 1 in 4096, or 1 in 200-500 if you have a shiny charm and a long catch chain of the same Pokémon.
Understanding Ditto and Shiny Pokémon
Ditto is a unique Pokémon that can disguise itself as other Pokémon, making it challenging to catch, especially when trying to get a shiny Ditto. The odds of encountering a shiny Ditto are low, but there are ways to increase your chances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What are the odds of getting a shiny Ditto?
The odds of getting a shiny Ditto are 1 in 4096, unless you have a shiny charm and a long catch chain of the same Pokémon, in which case the odds drop to around 1 in 200-500.
Q2: Can you get a guaranteed Ditto in Pokémon Go?
There is no known trick to attract Ditto and guarantee an encounter, but you can participate in special events or research tasks that offer a Ditto as a reward.
Q3: Why is my Ditto blue?
If you encounter a shiny Ditto, it will appear blue instead of purple, and it will disguise itself as the same Pokémon as a regular Ditto.
Q4: Why is Ditto so hard to catch in Scarlet and Violet?
Ditto is difficult to find in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet because it can fully disguise itself as other Pokémon in the wild.
Q5: Which lure attracts Ditto?
Using Pokémon GO Lure Modules or Incense on a PokeStop or Gym can increase your chances of encountering a Ditto.
Q6: What is Ditto disguised as in 2023?
As of 2023, Ditto can disguise itself as Diglett, Grimer, Snubbull, Corphish, Starly, Roggenrola, Tympole, or Litleo.
Q7: Does trading a Ditto count as catching a Ditto?
No, trading for a Ditto does not count towards quests that require you to catch a Ditto.
Q8: What is the rarest shiny in Pokémon Go?
The rarest shiny Pokémon in Pokémon Go include Unown, Heracross, Pawniard, Shellos, Foongus, Wurmple, Joltik, and Fomantis.
Q9: Does a shiny Ditto transform into shinies?
Yes, a shiny Ditto will transform into the coloration of its opponent, including shiny Pokémon.
Q10: Does shiny Ditto give shiny eggs?
No, breeding with a shiny Ditto does not increase the chances of hatching a shiny egg.
Q11: Is Ditto the rarest shiny Pokémon?
Ditto is one of the rarest shiny Pokémon due to its ability to disguise itself as other Pokémon.
Q12: What Pokémon can Ditto hide as?
Ditto can disguise itself as various Pokémon, including Diglett, Grimer, Snubbull, Corphish, Starly, Roggenrola, Tympole, and Litleo.
Q13: Can you use Ditto to breed shiny?
Yes, you can use Ditto to breed shiny Pokémon, with the same 1 in 4096 odds as breeding with other Pokémon.
Q14: Can Ditto make eggs with Ditto?
No, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto, and the only way to acquire a Ditto is through catching, trading, or special events.
Q15: What happens if you bring a Ditto to a Ditto raid?
If you bring a Ditto to a Ditto raid, there is a 1 in 4 chance that the Ditto will try to copy your Ditto, allowing the other trainers to defeat it more easily.