Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Ditto
Say it: DIT-toe
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Ditto is the Transform Pokémon — a Normal type that copies the foe’s appearance. In Pokémon GO it only knows Transform and Struggle — not a real attacker. Fighting hits Normal hard. Catch Ditto from the wild (it disguises as other species) or events; it is mainly for lucky trades, purifying, and the Pokédex.
Say it: DIT-toe
Ditto (#132) is a Normal Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers never power Ditto for raids; its Game Master pool is Transform + Struggle only. Against Ditto, lead with Fighting. The value is catching disguised Ditto, XL candy, and trade fodder — not battle investment.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Ditto is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0132. Normal types need coverage moves — check our moveset guide before spending TMs.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Fun fact: Ditto disguises as other species — use a GO Plus or quick catch to reveal it.
Invest tip: Do not TM or power Ditto for combat. Keep lucky / high-IV copies for trades if you want. Shadow Ditto is the same novelty.
Type matchups
- Normal moves do not have a common super-effective target in our chart.
When Ditto is your opponent, Fighting hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 91
- Defense
- 91
- Stamina
- 134
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 2. Mega Mewtwo X · beats Fighting
Counter + Focus Blast — Psychic/Fighting Mega
- 3. Terrakion · beats Fighting
Double Kick + Sacred Sword
- 4. Shadow Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Lucario · beats Fighting
Counter + Aura Sphere
- 6. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 8. Shadow Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 9. Keldeo · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Sacred Sword
- 10. Buzzwole · beats Fighting
Counter + Superpower
- 11. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 12. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Conkeldurr · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 2. Machamp · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 3. Hariyama · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 4. Toxicroak · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 5. Breloom · beats Fighting
Counter + Dynamic Punch
- 6. Poliwrath · beats Fighting
Rock Smash + Dynamic Punch
- 7. Primeape · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 8. Heracross · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
- 9. Emboar · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 10. Sawk · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 11. Throh · beats Fighting
Low Kick + Focus Blast
- 12. Hitmonchan · beats Fighting
Counter + Close Combat
Recommended moves
Ditto’s Game Master pool is intentionally not a combat kit. Catch it; do not invest Stardust.
Fast
- Transform · Standard
Copies foe — not a real fast
Charged
- Struggle · Standard
Only charged — not for raids
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- transform
Charged
- struggle
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #952 of 954 · CP 940
Transform + Struggle
- Master League · rank #1013 of 1023 · CP 940
Transform + Struggle
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.