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How to catch Ditto in Pokemon GO: All Ditto disguises (September 2023)
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How to catch Ditto in Pokemon GO: All Ditto disguises (October 2023)

I just want a shiny one...

Ditto is one of the most unique Pokemon in the entire roster, able to appear as any other Pokemon it wants. Although Ditto is a Gen 1 Pokemon and has been around for a while, it remains an elusive creature. The issue is Ditto likes to wear disguises, and these change periodically. If you want to increase your chances of finding this unusual Pokemon, let me show you how to catch Ditto in Pokemon GO: All Ditto disguises (October 2023).

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How to catch Ditto in Pokemon GO: All Ditto disguises (October 2023)

Ditto can disguise itself in the wild, masquerading as other Pokemon. It seems Ditto isn’t interested in donning a ghostly disguise for October. Here’s what you need to keep an eye out for, as Ditto can look like any of these on the world map:

  • Diglett
  • Corphish
  • Grimer
  • Litleo
  • Roggenrola
  • Snubbull
  • Starly
  • Tympole

Catching any of the Pokemon above doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed to be a Ditto. The odds are heavily stacked against you, even if you’re targeting the Pokemon on the list above. Still, if you go out of your way to catch Pokemon that Ditto can use as a disguise, you’ll get your own in no time.

It’s worth mentioning that you won’t know you’ve got a Ditto until it’s caught in your Pokeball. There are no tells during the catch phase. Unfortunately, this means you can’t duck out of encounters once you’ve started them to check. If you’re hunting that Ditto, you’ll likely have to put a dent in your Pokeball reserves.

Can Ditto be Shiny in Pokemon GO?

Ditto are rare enough in their regular pink color, but they have a minuscule chance to spawn as a Shiny variant. In this case, Ditto appears in light blue. I’d love to boast about it and post a picture, but no, I don’t have one. If you find one, enjoy it, as you have something exceptionally rare.

Is Ditto good for battles in Pokemon GO?

For as unique and iconic as Ditto is, this master of disguise is just for show. Ditto brings very little to the table combat-wise and relies too much on its opponent to be useful. For every ‘galaxy-brain’ strategy you can cook up to get some use out of Ditto, a decent Pokemon of the correct type will serve you better. Ditto struggles in both PvP and PvE battles, but if you happen to find a Shiny one, make sure to show off with it in your local Gym!

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Anthony Yates
Anthony is a freelance writer for PC Invasion and has worked in the industry for four years. He's furiously competitive and is always looking for the next big multiplayer hit. Anthony thrives in high-stakes games like Escape From Tarkov and Sea of Thieves. He is also passionate about speedrunning and always looks forward to the next GDQ and ESA events. When he's not grinding leaderboards, Anthony enjoys visiting Arcades, retro gaming, and horror movies.
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