What happens if you breed with Ditto?
When you breed with Ditto, the resulting offspring will be the same species as the other parent, and Ditto can pass down its nature and some of its IVs (Individual Values) if it is holding the right item, such as an Everstone or a Destiny Knot. Breeding with Ditto is a valuable tool in Pokémon breeding, as it allows breeders to pass down desirable traits to offspring without having to maintain a large collection of Pokémon from different species.
Understanding Ditto Breeding
To fully understand what happens when you breed with Ditto, it’s essential to know that Ditto is a unique Pokémon that can transform into any other Pokémon species. This ability makes Ditto an invaluable asset in breeding, as it can be paired with any Pokémon that is capable of breeding, except for those in the Undiscovered Egg Group and other Dittos.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can you breed 2 Dittos together?
No, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto, as members of the Ditto Egg Group cannot breed with each other.
2. Is it better to breed with Ditto?
Breeding with Ditto makes it easier to produce high IV spread mons, which can be used for further breeding or chain breeding later, but it is not necessarily better than breeding with other Pokémon.
3. What happens when you put 2 Dittos in the daycare?
Even if you place two Dittos in the daycare, you will never get a Ditto egg, as Dittos will always create the other Pokémon it’s matched with in the daycare.
4. Does breeding with Ditto give egg moves?
Egg moves can be passed down from either a male or a female, and breeding with Ditto doesn’t make a difference.
5. Can Eevee and Ditto make an egg?
Yes, you can breed Eevee with a Ditto to get an Eevee egg.
6. What Pokémon can only breed with Ditto?
Genderless Pokémon, like Rotom and Golurk, can only breed with Ditto, as well as Pokémon that can only be one gender and have no opposite gender counterparts.
7. Why breed with high IV Dittos?
Dittos with perfect IVs can be used to ease the pain of breeding Pokémon with 5 IVs for competitive usage.
8. How rare is a perfect IV Ditto?
A perfect IV Ditto is extremely rare, with a one-in-32 chance of having perfect IVs if caught in a six-star raid.
9. Should I keep all Dittos?
Yes, Ditto is absolutely invaluable when it comes to breeding, as it can breed with every Pokémon capable of doing so, except for those in the Undiscovered Egg Group and other Dittos.
10. Can you breed Mew with Ditto?
No, you cannot breed Mew with Ditto, as Mew is in the Undiscovered Egg Group.
11. Does shiny Ditto matter for breeding?
No, there is no extra chance of the egg being shiny if you breed with a Shiny Ditto or any other Shiny Pokémon.
12. Does Ditto’s hidden ability affect breeding?
Yes, Ditto’s hidden ability can affect breeding, as you can use a Ditto without a hidden ability and breed it with a Pokémon with a hidden ability.
13. Can Cosmog and Ditto breed?
No, you cannot breed Cosmog or Cosmoem with any Pokémon, including Ditto.
14. Can you breed Legendaries with Ditto?
No, legendary and mythical Pokémon are unable to breed with any Pokémon, including Ditto.
15. Is IV breeding worth it?
IV breeding is not necessary for regular gameplay, but it can be beneficial for competitive usage, as it allows Pokémon to have maximum stats.