How to catch Ditto in Pokemon Go (May 2024): Can it be shiny & all disguises
Niantic/The Pokemon CompanyDitto is highly sought-after in Pokemon Go but it is challenging to find. So, here’s all you need to know about Ditto in Pokemon Go, including its May 2024 disguises, and tips to help catch it faster.
Ditto is a unique addition to the Pokemon franchise, thanks to its shape-shifting abilities that turn into any species. Needless to say, bumping into this rare find in Pokemon Go is easier said than done for every trainer.
On that note, here’s everything you need to know about catching Ditto in Pokemon Go, including its shiny properties.
- How to catch Ditto in Pokemon Go
- All Ditto disguises in Pokemon Go
- Tips to catch Ditto in the wild
- Can Ditto be shiny in Pokemon Go?
The Pokemon Company / NianticHow to catch Ditto in Pokemon Go
Ditto can be found in the wild disguised as other species in Pokemon Go. Players won’t know they caught a Ditto until they successfully catch a Pokemon and see it transform.
All April 2024 Ditto disguises in Pokemon Go
Ditto can appear as one of the following species in Pokemon Go as of May 2024:
| Oddish | Kanto region: Gen 1 |
| Koffing | Kanto region: Gen 1 |
| Rhyhorn | Kanto region: Gen 1 |
| Goldeen | Kanto region: Gen 1 |
| Spinarak | Johto region: Gen 2 |
| Numel | Hoenn region: Gen 3 |
| Bidoof | Unova region: Gen 5 |
| Gothita | Unova region: Gen 5 |
| Solosis | Unova region: Gen 5 |
| Bergmite | Kalos region: Gen 6 |
| Stufful | Alola region: Gen 7 |
Niantic / The Pokemon CompanyEvery now and then, new seasons and events change Ditto’s disguises, so be sure to check out this list regularly to always know which Pokemon Ditto turns into.
Tips to catch Ditto in the wild
Here are some valuable tips to help you increase the chances of spotting a Ditto in the wild:
Know Ditto disguises and use Radar
The best way to catch a Ditto is to know all its disguises. With that information, you can check the Pokemon Radar in the bottom right corner of the screen to see if you’re close to any of those Pokemon.
As per The Silph Road group, there’s a 2% chance for all wild encounters to be a Ditto so even after knowing the disguises, stumbling upon a Ditto could be a long process.
Lure Ditto
While there isn’t a guaranteed way to get a Ditto straight away, you can still use items like Incense and Lures to increase the chances. You can directly activate Incenses from your bag but Lure Modules only work when placed in Pokestops or Gyms.
Do note that Pokemon Go has a weather boost function too and Ditto has a higher spawn rate in partly cloudy weather. This is naturally the best time to activate your Incenses and Lure Modules.
The Daily Adventure Incenses are also great for increasing the odds of rare encounters like the Galarian Legendary birds, and while you’re moving continuously for the Incense’s 15-minute duration, make sure to capture all the species that can be Ditto disguises.
Interact with other players
As it turns out, Ditto spawns similarly for everyone in the Pokemon Go community implying that if one trainer catches it, all other trainers in the same spot will also get a Ditto encounter. Common spawns do not last long and you must be quick to reach the desired location.
To make the most of the hunting time, you can activate items like Lucky Egg and Star Piece that increase XP and Stardust received after catching a Pokemon, respectively.
Shiny Pokemon are never Ditto
A shiny Ditto is revealed only after you’ve caught it, implying that a shiny Pokemon that can be a disguise is never a Ditto.
Can Ditto be shiny in Pokemon Go?
Yes, shiny Ditto is available in Pokemon Go, but players can’t be sure if they’ve found it until they successfully catch one. Shiny Ditto is blue in Pokemon Go, and according to The Silph Road study mentioned above, there’s a 1/64 chance of your Ditto being shiny.
Can you hatch Ditto from an egg in Pokemon Go?
No, you cannot get Ditto in Pokemon Go by hatching any egg available in the game. The only way to obtain this unique species is by heading into the wild and capturing disguised Pokemon.
NianticThat’s all you need to know about Ditto and its latest forms as of May 2024 in Pokemon Go. For more content on the game, make sure to check out our other guides:
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