To catch Ditto in *Pokemon GO*, you first need to be aware of its latest disguises, which involve mimicking various other Pocket Monsters. Ditto, known as the Transform Pokemon, has been a challenging catch in the game for years, with its unique ability to disguise itself as other creatures. This mechanic adds an exciting layer of mystery to the game, similar to the addition of Zorua.
As of March 2025, Ditto's current disguises in *Pokemon GO* include Bergmite, Bidoof, Goldeen, Gothita, Koffing, Numel, Oddish, Rhyhorn, Solosis, Spinarak, and Stufful. You can see these disguises in the image below.
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When you encounter and catch any of these Pokemon as regular wild spawns on your in-game map, there's a chance that they might be Ditto in disguise. After capturing the disguised Pokemon, it will revert to its original Ditto form before you reach the catch screen, allowing you to decide whether to keep or transfer it. You'll know you've caught a Ditto when you see an "Oh?" pop up over your PokeBall, followed by the transformation into Ditto.
Even with knowledge of its disguises, Ditto remains relatively rare in *Pokemon GO*. However, there's a clue to help identify it: Ditto's low CP. When transformed, Ditto's CP will generally be lower than the Pokemon it mimics. For example, if you're a Level 50 Trainer, Ditto's max CP would be around 940, while Goldeen's max CP is about 1302. Keeping an eye out for lower CP can increase your chances of spotting a Ditto in disguise.
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In *Pokemon GO*, the chance of encountering a Shiny Ditto in the wild is 1 in 64, making it extremely rare. Not only do you need to find a Ditto among the disguised Pokemon, but you also need extra luck for it to be shiny. To boost your chances of finding a Shiny Ditto, use spawn-increasing items like Incenses and Lure Modules to increase overall spawn rates, hoping some of those are Ditto. Even without extra PokeCoins, you can use your free Daily Adventure Incense to briefly enhance your odds during its 15-minute runtime.
Now that you're equipped with the knowledge of Ditto's disguises for March 2025, make the most of your *Pokemon GO* experience by using the latest promo codes to redeem free items. Additionally, check if you can evolve Dunsparce in *Pokemon GO* to add another evolution to your Pokedex.