Is there a Ditto in Sword?
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Yes, there is a Ditto in Pokémon Sword, and it can be found in the Lake of Outrage zone of the Wild Area, or in the Ditto island located to the South East of the Master Dojo in the Sword DLC. To access the Ditto island, you will need to surf across the Workout Sea, making sure to avoid any pesky Sharpedo along the way.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Ditto in Pokémon Sword
- Where is Ditto in sword DLC?: The Ditto island is located to the South East of the Master Dojo, and you will need to surf across the Workout Sea to access it.
- Can you breed dittos in Pokemon sword?: No, Ditto cannot be bred at all – they must be caught, as genderless Pokémon like Ditto can only breed with other Pokémon that are not in the same Egg Group.
- Why is Ditto weak?: One of Ditto’s weaknesses is its sub-par stats, which make the Imposter ability the only way to go, as Transformed, you copy all the opponent’s stats except HP, so more often than not you will have less HP than the opponent.
About Breeding with Ditto
- Can 2 dittos make an egg?: No, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto, as the members of the Ditto Egg Group cannot breed with each other.
- Can Ditto breed with Eevee?: Yes, breeding Eevee with Ditto is a good way to get an Eevee, and this method also works with other Pokémon.
- Can you breed Zacian with Ditto?: No, you can’t breed Legendaries (aside from Manaphy), as they’re all in the Undiscovered Egg Group.
About Ditto’s Stats and Abilities
- Is Ditto very powerful?: Despite its sub-par stats, Ditto is one of the most powerful, versatile, and potentially threatening Pokémon in existence, thanks to its ability to transform into its opponent.
- Does Ditto evolve?: No, Ditto cannot evolve, but it can transform into other Pokémon using its move “Transform”.
- What level is Ditto in sword and shield?: Ditto will always be at least a level 55 encounter, meaning most players will need to have collected every gym badge before they can even think about capturing one.
About Obtaining Ditto
- How do you get Ditto early in Pokemon sword?: If trainers do not already have one, Ditto can always be found in the overworld at the Lake of Outrage, which is located in the top left corner of the Wild Area.
- How rare is Ditto in Pokemon sword?: Ditto has a 20% chance to spawn as an overworld encounter, but it’s pretty small, so if you see the tips of its pink outline in the grass, make a beeline for it.
- Can you breed a 6 IV Ditto?: In Pokémon Sword and Shield, trainers can rarely obtain a Ditto with 6 perfect IVs by raid battling at the Stony Wilderness in the Wild Area.
About Ditto’s Ability to Breed with Other Pokémon
- Can Ditto breed with Vaporeon?: Yes, breeding Vaporeon with Ditto will get you an Eevee.
- Can you breed Mew with Ditto?: No, you can’t breed Mew, as it is in the Undiscovered Egg Group, which means it cannot breed, even with Ditto.
- Can Arceus breed with Ditto?: Yes, Arceus can be bred with Ditto to produce more Arceus Eggs, and if the Arceus Egg is obtained from the Daycare, it will count for your shiny chain.