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

Ezequiel Leis
Ditto on a beach in Pokemon Go

Ditto has been a fan-favorite since day one and many Pokemon Go players aim to add it to their collection. From its disguises in March 2024 to shiny chances and tips to narrow your hunt, here’s everything to know about catching Ditto in Pokemon Go.

There are many reasons behind different Pokemon gaining recognition among players. Eevee boasts eight evolutions, the likes of Garchomp and Tyaranitar are ferocious in combat, and Legendaries are well, legendary in combat, stature, and the lore.

This explains why Ditto is so popular among fans as it is the only species in the franchise with shape-shifting abilities. By catching this rare Pokemon, you can replicate opponents during battles and increase the quality of your collection.

On that note, here’s everything to know about catching Ditto in Pokemon Go including its shiny properties.

A Shiny Ditto and standard Ditto
Ditto is an iconic Gen 1 Pokemon.

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 March 2024 Ditto disguises in Pokemon Go

Ditto can appear as one of the following Pokemon in Pokemon Go as of March 2024:

  1. Oddish
  2. Koffing
  3. Rhyhorn
  4. Goldeen
  5. Spinarak
  6. Numel
  7. Bidoof
  8. Gothita
  9. Solosis
  10. Bergmite
  11. Stufful
All Ditto disguises in Pokemon Go
Look for these mons while hunting for Ditto in Pokemon Go.

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

ditto pokemon go promo image
Ditto transforms into a rock when sleeping to avoid any attack.

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. So, you can join Discord groups or other PoGo communities in your area and ask players to share location details if they spot a Ditto.

The only downside is that common spawns do not last long and you must be quick to reach the desired location.

While searching for Ditto, you’ll most likely be catching a ton of Pokemon in hopes that they’re a disguise. 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 mon, 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. This is a simple and clever way to narrow down your search and save some Pokeballs and time.

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. Since it’s a very rare Pokemon to find in the wild, the chances of finding a shiny one are even lower than with other Pokemon. Shiny Ditto is blue in Pokemon Go.

According to The Silph Road study mentioned above, there’s a 1/64 chance of your Ditto being shiny.

Some past events boosted the chances of finding Ditto and its shiny form, so players should be on the lookout for future announcements regarding the Transform Pokemon.

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.

Ditto and shiny Ditto roaming around in Pokemon Go
Ditto is one of the oldest Pokemon to be released.

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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About The Author

Ezequiel is a Writer at CharlieIntel. With a great knowledge on gaming, movies and TV, he's focused on Pokemon and Games stories in general. With a journalism degree, Ezequiel has worked on La Cosa and Infobae, two of the most prestigious outlets in Argentina. He joined CharlieIntel in 2023. You can reach Ezequiel at [email protected], or via his Twitter @ExoLeis.