In Pokémon GO you can now catch two new monsters that can transform into Ditto. This is the result of Shiny Taubsi and Rattfratz.
Therefore, there is the new feature: With the introduction of Shiny Taubsi and Rattfratz, these Pokémon have also been removed from the Ditto list. So they can no longer become Ditto. This prevents Niantic from letting you catch a Shiny that then becomes Ditto.
However, to prevent the list from getting smaller, there are now two new Pokémon that can become Ditto:
- Paras
- Bluzuk
Update March 4: Players report that Ledyba can also become Ditto. You now have another chance to catch the shape-shifter.
You can see all Pokémon that can become Ditto in this list:
You need Ditto for this
Ditto is not particularly strong in Pokémon GO. However, it can transform into the opponent’s Pokémon. It uses the move Transform.
You need Ditto for some quests and special research. It is therefore important to catch a Ditto from time to time.
You need Ditto for the Meltan quest: At level 3 of the special research with Meltan, you need a Ditto to complete it.
The Mew quest also has a Ditto catch as a task: Here too, but at level 5, you need a Ditto. You can only complete the quest if you’ve caught one.
Possible further quests: Niantic likes to let players catch Ditto for special research. It is therefore quite possible that future tasks will also involve this Pokémon.
This is how you catch Ditto more easily: If you are out with friends, pay attention to each other’s catches. If a player’s Pokémon turns into Ditto, then it is a Ditto for every player.
If you are out alone, pay attention to which Pokémon are harder to catch than usual. If a Hoothoot, for example, breaks out surprisingly often, then it could possibly be a Ditto. Ditto is much harder to catch.
The research breakthroughs for March and April 2019 are known:
