Is there a shiny Ditto Pokémon GO?

Answered by Douglas Hiatt

In Pokémon GO, finding a Shiny Ditto is like finding a needle in a haystack. Shiny Pokémon are extremely rare variations of regular Pokémon, and Ditto is no exception. Shiny Pokémon have different colorations than their regular counterparts, making them highly sought after by collectors and trainers alike.

Unfortunately, there is no surefire way to increase your chances of encountering a Shiny Ditto. The game does not provide any specific methods or tricks to attract or improve the odds of finding one. It all comes down to luck and persistence.

To even have a chance at encountering a Shiny Ditto, you first need to catch regular Dittos. Ditto itself is a tricky Pokémon to find, as it disguises itself as other common Pokémon. It can be frustrating to catch numerous Pokémon, only to discover they were all Dittos in disguise. But with perseverance, you can eventually catch multiple Dittos, increasing your chances of finding a Shiny one.

Once you have caught several Dittos, the next step is to keep catching more Pokémon. Ditto can transform into various species, so the more Pokémon you catch, the greater the likelihood of encountering a Ditto. Some of the Pokémon that can potentially be Ditto in disguise include Pidgey, Rattata, Zubat, and Sentret, among others. Keep catching these Pokémon in the hopes of stumbling upon a Shiny Ditto.

It’s important to note that the odds of encountering a Shiny Pokémon in general are quite low. The base rate for Shiny encounters is approximately 1 in 450, meaning you would need to encounter 450 Pokémon of a specific species to have a decent chance at finding a Shiny version. Considering Ditto can transform into multiple species, the odds become even more challenging.

There is no known trick or method to attract a Shiny Ditto in Pokémon GO. Your best bet is to catch as many Pokémon as possible, especially those that can potentially be Ditto, and hope for the rare chance of encountering a Shiny version. It requires patience, persistence, and a bit of luck. So keep playing, keep catching, and who knows, maybe one day you’ll be lucky enough to find that elusive Shiny Ditto!