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Ditto Weakness & Counters

Weak toFighting2×
Ditto

Type matchups

Damage Ditto takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Normal type, Ditto has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.

Base stats

HP
48
Attack
48
Defense
48
Sp. Atk
48
Sp. Def
48
Speed
48
Total
288

Ditto has a base stat total of 288, higher than 10% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (48). Its Attack (48) and Sp. Atk (48) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 48 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 48 HP, 48 Defense and 48 Sp. Def it is frail.

Ditto can have the abilities Limber and Imposter.

How to beat Ditto

Ditto takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.

Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Ditto's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Ditto's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.

Evolution

Ditto does not evolve.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ditto weak to?

As a Normal type, Ditto takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.

What is Ditto resistant to?

Ditto has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.

What are the best counters to Ditto?

Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Ditto with super-effective attacks.