{"id":142486,"date":"2026-02-22T06:53:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T06:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=142486"},"modified":"2026-02-22T06:53:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T06:53:39","slug":"how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you trigger a Ditto?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#How_to_Trigger_a_Ditto_Unmasking_Pokemon_Gos_Master_of_Disguise\" title=\"How to Trigger a Ditto: Unmasking Pok\u00e9mon Go&#8217;s Master of Disguise\">How to Trigger a Ditto: Unmasking Pok\u00e9mon Go&#8217;s Master of Disguise<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#Understanding_Dittos_Deceptive_Nature\" title=\"Understanding Ditto&#8217;s Deceptive Nature\">Understanding Ditto&#8217;s Deceptive Nature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#Strategies_for_Increasing_Your_Ditto_Encounters\" title=\"Strategies for Increasing Your Ditto Encounters\">Strategies for Increasing Your Ditto Encounters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#1_Know_the_Current_Disguise_List\" title=\"1. Know the Current Disguise List\">1. Know the Current Disguise List<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#2_Maximize_Encounters_with_Incense_and_Lures\" title=\"2. Maximize Encounters with Incense and Lures\">2. Maximize Encounters with Incense and Lures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#3_Target_Specific_Pokemon\" title=\"3. Target Specific Pok\u00e9mon\">3. Target Specific Pok\u00e9mon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#4_Play_During_Events\" title=\"4. Play During Events\">4. Play During Events<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#5_Patience_and_Persistence\" title=\"5. Patience and Persistence\">5. Patience and Persistence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#6_Participate_in_Community_Days\" title=\"6. Participate in Community Days\">6. Participate in Community Days<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#Why_is_Ditto_Important\" title=\"Why is Ditto Important?\">Why is Ditto Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Ditto\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ditto\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ditto<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#1_How_can_I_tell_if_a_Pokemon_is_a_Ditto_before_catching_it\" title=\"1. How can I tell if a Pok\u00e9mon is a Ditto before catching it?\">1. How can I tell if a Pok\u00e9mon is a Ditto before catching it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#2_What_Pokemon_are_Ditto_disguised_as_right_now\" title=\"2. What Pok\u00e9mon are Ditto disguised as right now?\">2. What Pok\u00e9mon are Ditto disguised as right now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#3_Does_Incense_or_Lure_Modules_attract_Ditto_specifically\" title=\"3. Does Incense or Lure Modules attract Ditto specifically?\">3. Does Incense or Lure Modules attract Ditto specifically?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#4_What_is_the_catch_rate_for_Ditto\" title=\"4. What is the catch rate for Ditto?\">4. What is the catch rate for Ditto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#5_Is_there_a_specific_time_of_day_or_location_where_Ditto_is_more_likely_to_spawn\" title=\"5. Is there a specific time of day or location where Ditto is more likely to spawn?\">5. Is there a specific time of day or location where Ditto is more likely to spawn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#6_Can_trading_a_Ditto_count_towards_Research_Tasks\" title=\"6. Can trading a Ditto count towards Research Tasks?\">6. Can trading a Ditto count towards Research Tasks?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#7_Can_Ditto_breed_with_another_Ditto\" title=\"7. Can Ditto breed with another Ditto?\">7. Can Ditto breed with another Ditto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#8_What_is_Super_Effective_against_Ditto\" title=\"8. What is Super Effective against Ditto?\">8. What is Super Effective against Ditto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#9_Can_Shiny_Pokemon_be_Ditto\" title=\"9. Can Shiny Pok\u00e9mon be Ditto?\">9. Can Shiny Pok\u00e9mon be Ditto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#10_Are_certain_Poke_Balls_better_for_catching_Ditto\" title=\"10. Are certain Pok\u00e9 Balls better for catching Ditto?\">10. Are certain Pok\u00e9 Balls better for catching Ditto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#11_Does_completing_Field_Research_Tasks_increase_my_chance_of_finding_a_Ditto\" title=\"11. Does completing Field Research Tasks increase my chance of finding a Ditto?\">11. Does completing Field Research Tasks increase my chance of finding a Ditto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#12_What_happens_if_Ditto_transforms_into_another_Ditto\" title=\"12. What happens if Ditto transforms into another Ditto?\">12. What happens if Ditto transforms into another Ditto?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#13_Are_Ditto_disguised_as_common_Pokemon\" title=\"13. Are Ditto disguised as common Pok\u00e9mon?\">13. Are Ditto disguised as common Pok\u00e9mon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#14_How_often_does_Ditto_appear\" title=\"14. How often does Ditto appear?\">14. How often does Ditto appear?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#15_Can_you_breed_Mew_with_Ditto\" title=\"15. Can you breed Mew with Ditto?\">15. Can you breed Mew with Ditto?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Trigger_a_Ditto_Unmasking_Pokemon_Gos_Master_of_Disguise\"><\/span>How to Trigger a Ditto: Unmasking Pok\u00e9mon Go&#8217;s Master of Disguise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>So, you&#8217;re on the hunt for that elusive blob of pink goo, <strong>Ditto<\/strong>, the Pok\u00e9mon Go master of disguise? You&#8217;re not alone! Catching a Ditto is often a requirement for Special Research tasks, and let&#8217;s face it, it&#8217;s just plain fun. There&#8217;s no secret &#8220;trigger&#8221; to force a Ditto to appear, but rather a set of strategies that maximize your chances of encountering one. It all boils down to understanding how Ditto works in Pok\u00e9mon Go and playing the odds. Focus on <strong>catching every Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong> from its current disguise pool, especially when using <strong>Incense and Lure Modules<\/strong>. Remember, patience and persistence are key!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Dittos_Deceptive_Nature\"><\/span>Understanding Ditto&#8217;s Deceptive Nature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ditto doesn&#8217;t appear on the map in its true form. Instead, it cleverly <strong>disguises itself as common Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>. When you encounter one of these disguised Pok\u00e9mon, catch it as you normally would. Only <em>after<\/em> the catch animation and the &#8220;Gotcha!&#8221; screen will the Pok\u00e9mon reveal its true identity and <strong>transform into a Ditto<\/strong>. This is why you can&#8217;t identify a Ditto before catching it. It&#8217;s a game of chance and knowing which Pok\u00e9mon are currently capable of hiding a Ditto.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategies_for_Increasing_Your_Ditto_Encounters\"><\/span>Strategies for Increasing Your Ditto Encounters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Know_the_Current_Disguise_List\"><\/span>1. Know the Current Disguise List<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This is the <em>most crucial<\/em> step. Niantic regularly updates the list of Pok\u00e9mon that Ditto can disguise itself as. <strong>Keep an eye on the Pok\u00e9mon Go news and community resources<\/strong> to stay up-to-date. Catching Pok\u00e9mon that <em>aren&#8217;t<\/em> on the current disguise list is a waste of time if you&#8217;re specifically hunting for Ditto. For example, as of late 2023\/early 2024, Ditto has often been disguised as Pok\u00e9mon such as Diglett, Grimer, Snubbull, Corphish, Starly, Roggenrola, Tympole, and Litleo. Make sure to check what the current disguises are, as they will change periodically.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Maximize_Encounters_with_Incense_and_Lures\"><\/span>2. Maximize Encounters with Incense and Lures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Incense:<\/strong> This item spawns Pok\u00e9mon around your location for a set period, even when you&#8217;re stationary. It&#8217;s particularly effective when you&#8217;re moving, increasing the spawn rate significantly. Pop an Incense and actively walk around to maximize the number of potential Ditto encounters.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Lure Modules:<\/strong> These items are placed on PokeStops and attract Pok\u00e9mon to that location for a set duration. Lures benefit all players in the area, making them a great choice for community play. Find a PokeStop cluster, drop Lures on each, and start catching!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>The Synergistic Effect:<\/strong> Using Incense and Lures <em>together<\/em> creates a potent Pok\u00e9mon-attracting force. This combination dramatically increases your encounter rate, boosting your chances of finding a Ditto.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Target_Specific_Pokemon\"><\/span>3. Target Specific Pok\u00e9mon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you know the current disguise list, <strong>focus on catching <em>only<\/em> those Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong>. There&#8217;s no point in catching everything that spawns if you&#8217;re solely after Ditto. This targeted approach saves you time, resources (Pok\u00e9 Balls!), and frustration.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Play_During_Events\"><\/span>4. Play During Events<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Niantic often includes Ditto as a featured Pok\u00e9mon during events, either by increasing its spawn rate or altering its disguise pool. <strong>Pay attention to event announcements<\/strong> and take advantage of these opportunities. Certain events may also have research tasks with Ditto as a reward.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Patience_and_Persistence\"><\/span>5. Patience and Persistence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ditto is rare. There&#8217;s no way around it. Be prepared to catch a <em>lot<\/em> of Pok\u00e9mon before you find one. Don&#8217;t get discouraged if you go on a long dry spell. Keep at it, and eventually, your persistence will pay off.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Participate_in_Community_Days\"><\/span>6. Participate in Community Days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>While Ditto itself isn&#8217;t usually the focus of Community Days, the increased spawn rates of the featured Pok\u00e9mon (which <em>could<\/em> be one of Ditto&#8217;s disguises) can significantly boost your odds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Ditto_Important\"><\/span>Why is Ditto Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ditto isn&#8217;t just a quirky Pok\u00e9mon to collect. It plays a vital role in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Special Research Tasks:<\/strong> Many Special Research quests require you to catch a Ditto to progress. These quests often reward you with rare Pok\u00e9mon or valuable items.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Breeding:<\/strong> In the main series Pok\u00e9mon games (but <em>not<\/em> Pok\u00e9mon Go), Ditto can breed with almost any Pok\u00e9mon, making it invaluable for competitive breeding purposes (though not relevant to the main mechanic in Pokemon Go).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs_About_Ditto\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ditto<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_can_I_tell_if_a_Pokemon_is_a_Ditto_before_catching_it\"><\/span>1. How can I tell if a Pok\u00e9mon is a Ditto before catching it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can&#8217;t. There&#8217;s <strong>absolutely no way<\/strong> to identify a Ditto before catching it. It will appear as one of its disguised forms until the catch animation is complete. Some players suspect Pok\u00e9mon that break out of Pok\u00e9 Balls more often might be Ditto, but this is <em>not<\/em> reliable and could simply be a case of bad luck or a Pok\u00e9mon with a naturally low catch rate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_Pokemon_are_Ditto_disguised_as_right_now\"><\/span>2. What Pok\u00e9mon are Ditto disguised as right now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The disguise list changes periodically. Consult the latest Pok\u00e9mon Go news and community resources for the most up-to-date information. Websites such as LeekDuck or Serebii.net are helpful.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Does_Incense_or_Lure_Modules_attract_Ditto_specifically\"><\/span>3. Does Incense or Lure Modules attract Ditto specifically?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, Incense and Lure Modules don&#8217;t <em>specifically<\/em> attract Ditto. They increase the overall spawn rate of Pok\u00e9mon, increasing the chance of spawning a Pok\u00e9mon from Ditto&#8217;s disguise pool. The more of those Pok\u00e9mon you encounter, the better your chance of finding a Ditto.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_the_catch_rate_for_Ditto\"><\/span>4. What is the catch rate for Ditto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ditto&#8217;s base catch rate is relatively low. It&#8217;s roughly around 20%, making it more challenging to catch than many common Pok\u00e9mon. Use Razz Berries, Great Balls, or Ultra Balls to increase your chances of success.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Is_there_a_specific_time_of_day_or_location_where_Ditto_is_more_likely_to_spawn\"><\/span>5. Is there a specific time of day or location where Ditto is more likely to spawn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is no proven evidence to suggest that Ditto spawns are influenced by time of day or location. It&#8217;s all about encountering Pok\u00e9mon from the disguise pool.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Can_trading_a_Ditto_count_towards_Research_Tasks\"><\/span>6. Can trading a Ditto count towards Research Tasks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em>No<\/em>. You must <em>catch<\/em> a Ditto yourself for it to count towards Research Tasks. Trading for a Ditto will add it to your collection, but it won&#8217;t fulfill the requirements of a quest that requires you to &#8220;catch&#8221; one.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_Ditto_breed_with_another_Ditto\"><\/span>7. Can Ditto breed with another Ditto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the core Pok\u00e9mon series, Dittos can breed, but <em>not<\/em> with each other. In Pok\u00e9mon Go, breeding doesn&#8217;t exist, so this is purely a theoretical point regarding other games in the franchise.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_is_Super_Effective_against_Ditto\"><\/span>8. What is Super Effective against Ditto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ditto copies the opposing Pokemon, including its weaknesses and strengths. There is no particular counter for Ditto, but it is important to note that Ditto&#8217;s CP will generally be lower than the Pokemon it faces.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Can_Shiny_Pokemon_be_Ditto\"><\/span>9. Can Shiny Pok\u00e9mon be Ditto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, a shiny Pok\u00e9mon that is part of Ditto&#8217;s disguise list <em>can<\/em> transform into a Ditto. This is a very rare and exciting occurrence!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Are_certain_Poke_Balls_better_for_catching_Ditto\"><\/span>10. Are certain Pok\u00e9 Balls better for catching Ditto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using Great Balls and Ultra Balls will increase your chances of catching any Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Does_completing_Field_Research_Tasks_increase_my_chance_of_finding_a_Ditto\"><\/span>11. Does completing Field Research Tasks increase my chance of finding a Ditto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, <em>yes<\/em>. Certain Field Research Tasks may reward you with an encounter with a Pok\u00e9mon from Ditto&#8217;s disguise pool, potentially leading to a Ditto encounter.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_What_happens_if_Ditto_transforms_into_another_Ditto\"><\/span>12. What happens if Ditto transforms into another Ditto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When a Ditto transforms into another Ditto, its only attack is Struggle.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Are_Ditto_disguised_as_common_Pokemon\"><\/span>13. Are Ditto disguised as common Pok\u00e9mon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, Ditto mostly disguises as common Pok\u00e9mon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_How_often_does_Ditto_appear\"><\/span>14. How often does Ditto appear?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ditto is rare, with around a 3% encounter rate.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Can_you_breed_Mew_with_Ditto\"><\/span>15. Can you breed Mew with Ditto?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No, you can&#8217;t, as Mew is in the Undiscovered Egg Group.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Finding a Ditto in Pok\u00e9mon Go requires patience, knowledge, and a bit of luck. By understanding its disguises, maximizing your encounters, and staying informed about events, you&#8217;ll significantly increase your chances of adding this elusive Pok\u00e9mon to your collection. Happy hunting!<\/p>\n<p>The study of games and their impact on learning is a growing field, and understanding how game mechanics influence player behavior can be applied to various educational settings. To learn more about the intersection of games and education, visit the <strong>Games Learning Society<\/strong> at <strong>GamesLearningSociety.org<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to Trigger a Ditto: Unmasking Pok\u00e9mon Go&#8217;s Master of Disguise So, you&#8217;re on the hunt for that elusive blob of pink goo, Ditto, the Pok\u00e9mon Go master of disguise? You&#8217;re not alone! Catching a Ditto is often a requirement for Special Research tasks, and let&#8217;s face it, it&#8217;s just plain fun. There&#8217;s no secret &#8230; <a title=\"How do you trigger a Ditto?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/how-do-you-trigger-a-ditto\/\" aria-label=\"More on How do you trigger a Ditto?\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-142486","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142486","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=142486"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/142486\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=142486"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=142486"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=142486"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}