To catch a Ditto in Pokémon GO, follow these key steps:
- Know Ditto's Disguises : Ditto does not appear as itself in the wild. Instead, it disguises itself as certain common Pokémon. You have to catch these Pokémon to reveal if they are Ditto. The list of disguises changes periodically, so check the current list before hunting. Examples of common disguises include Pokémon like Diglett, Solosis, Bidoof, Gothita, and Numel
- Catch Every Potential Disguise : When you encounter a Pokémon from the Ditto disguise list, catch it. If it is Ditto, after the catch, an “Oh?” prompt will appear, and the Pokémon will transform into Ditto
- Use Incense and Lure Modules : These items increase the number of Pokémon spawns around you, improving your chances of encountering Ditto disguises. Incense attracts Pokémon to you for 30 minutes, and Lure Modules attract Pokémon to PokéStops for 30 minutes, benefiting all nearby players
- Look for Lower CP Pokémon : Ditto usually has lower CP than the Pokémon it is disguised as. If you see multiple potential Ditto disguises, prioritize catching the one with the lowest CP first to maximize your chances
- Play in Areas with High Spawn Rates : Parks, urban areas, or places with many PokéStops tend to have higher spawn rates, increasing your chances of finding Ditto disguises
- Use Curveballs and Berries : Throwing curveballs and using Razz or Golden Razz Berries can improve your catch rate, which is helpful since Ditto only reveals itself after a successful catch
- Community Help and Tracking Apps : Joining local Pokémon GO communities or using Ditto finder apps can help you find where others have recently caught Ditto, making your hunt more efficient
- Shiny Ditto : Shiny Ditto is available and appears as a light blue color. The odds of encountering a Shiny Ditto are about 1 in 64, better than most shiny rates. However, if you see a shiny Pokémon from the disguise list, it cannot be Ditto disguised as shiny but could transform into a Shiny Ditto after capture
In summary, catching Ditto involves catching many common Pokémon from its disguise list, using items to increase spawns, focusing on weaker CP targets, and leveraging community information. Patience and persistence are essential since Ditto appearances are random and rare
