How to catch Ditto in Pokemon Go (April 2024): Can it be shiny & all disguises

Ditto is one of the most sought-after creatures in Pokemon Go, and players aim to add it to their collections in every game. So, here’s all you need to know about Ditto in Pokemon Go, including its April 2024 disguises, and tips to help catch it faster.

Ditto is one of the species in the Pokemon series with shape-shifting abilities, and it can turn into any creature out there like Zorua. Bumping into this species is hard, but scoring its shiny version will make your collection look more high-quality.

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?

How 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 April 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

Every 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.

That’s all you need to know about Ditto in Pokemon Go. For more Pokemon Go content, make sure to check out our other guides:

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