In Pokémon GO there is a first teaser for Shiny Ditto. It gives a first glimpse of the possible catching method of the monster.
This was teased: On Twitter, Niantic published a hint image. It shows the moment when a Pokémon transforms into Ditto. The classic “Oh?” is shown in yellow.
Many trainers see this as a hint towards Shiny Ditto. The Pokémon will be released at the latest during the Kanto Tour, but now there is the first glimpse:
Pokémon GO will publish more information soon. We will keep you updated here on MeinMMO.
Shiny Ditto for the Kanto Tour – How could it be catchable?
This problem exists with Ditto: So far, Shiny Ditto could not be caught in Pokémon GO. Ditto never appears in its form in Pokémon GO, but first appears when you have caught a matching other Pokémon. The other Pokémon then sometimes transforms into Ditto – but not always. The overview of all Pokémon that can transform into Ditto can be found here:
Pokémon GO: Ditto List – With these monsters you can catch Ditto
Since you cannot recognize whether the monster will become Ditto when catching it, you also cannot recognize whether you can catch a Shiny Ditto.
Now the question arises: Is the Pokémon that becomes Shiny Ditto also Shiny? Or do you actually only recognize Ditto’s Shiny form when the “Oh?” is in another color?
This is how Shiny Ditto could enter the game: The first teaser for Shiny Ditto only shows the yellow “Oh?”. This could mean that Shiny Ditto is only recognizable at that moment and otherwise disguises itself as a normal monster, like any other Ditto.
When is Shiny Ditto coming? The shiny version will definitely be available during the Kanto Tour, which runs at the end of February. All Shinys of the 1st generation should be available there – including Ditto. All information about the choice during the Kanto Tour can be found here:
Pokémon GO: Choose your edition for the Kanto Tour – Red or Green?
You will have the chance to catch a shiny Ditto by February 20 at the latest. So be sure to pay attention to the “Oh?” when evolving into Ditto. That’s how you can tell whether you caught a Shiny.
Whether the Kanto Tour is worth it for you and whether you should buy a ticket, you can find out here:
Pokémon GO is asking for 12 euros for the Kanto Tour – Is ticket purchase worth it?
