National Dex Monotype Ditto [(QC 2/2) (GP 1/1)]

[Illecent Excaliburn]

[SET]
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Set Name: Scarf Imposter
Ability: Imposter
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform

[SET COMMENTS]
Ditto solidifies itself to once again be the goo that holds balanced and offensive Normal teams together thanks to its incredibly strong ability in Imposter. Reversing the momentum of fast offensive threats such as Iron Valiant, Mega Charizard X, and Excadrill allows Ditto to force counterplay against offensive teams. Ditto can also take advantage of entry hazard setters and removers, such as Ferrothorn, Kleavor, and Zapdos, using their own longevity or utility against them. In order to take advantage of Pokémon that use either Return or Frustration, such as Mega Altaria or Mega Pinsir, Ditto likes to run 128 Happiness instead of 252 or 0. Walls like Blissey and Porygon2 appreciate Ditto being able to prevent threats such as Baxcalibur and Spectrier from using them as setup fodder, while Ditto appreciates both defensive switch-ins and slow pivots via their use of Teleport. Mega Lopunny is a staple on Normal teams that accents Ditto's role expertly; many of the offensive threats and setup sweepers that revenge kill Mega Lopunny, such as Mega Charizard X, Kommo-o, and Galarian Moltres, are usually very weak to their own sets or coverage. Mega Lopunny can lure a threat in and pivot with U-turn, allowing Ditto to come in safely and transform. Ditto appreciates Mega Lopunny's Speed tier and fast pivot with U-turn, as well as potentially setting up Ditto with Encore Sets to stop foes from using Substitute or setting up completely. Hisuian Zoroark makes for another stellar teammate for Ditto, as Hisuian Zoroark disguised as a passive Pokemon, such as Blissey, or another offensive threat, such as Diggersby or Mega Lopunny, can lead to Hisuian Zoroark wallbreaking and netting KOs on vital foes, making it easier for Ditto to sweep once it has transformed. While Ditto is immune to Sticky Web, it is susceptible to other hazards such as Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes, so forms of hazard control such as Staraptor or Cyclizar are appreciated. Staraptor is another defensive option, while Cyclizar can enable Ditto to utilize Transform with a Substitute from Shed Tail. Smeargle on more offense-oriented teams' pairs well with Ditto, as Smeargle can set hazards with Stone Axe or Ceaseless Edge and spread status with Nuzzle, Mortal Spin, or Spore, allowing Ditto to exploit the opposing team easier. Smeargle will usually give up Sticky Web when paired with Ditto so as to not hinder Ditto's revenge killing prowess.

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[Neko]

cat

[SET]
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Set Name: Scarf Imposter
Ability: Imposter
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform

[SET COMMENTS]
Ditto solidifies itself to once again be the goo that holds Balanced and Offensive Normal together with its incredibly strong ability in Imposter. Reversing the momentum of Fast Offensive Threat such as Landorus, Mega Charizard X, and Excadrill, allows Ditto to be a offensive presence that forces counterplay as long as it lives. Ditto can also take advantage of hazard setters, hazard removers, such as Mega Sableye (getting knocked seems not nice), Klevor, and Zapdos, using their own longevity or utility against them. (Mention 128 happiness here, as its impossible to add in the set but possible enough to be edited in manually of people who read this, provides a midground to frust users like M.Alt, M.Pinsir) Walls like Blissey and Porygon2 appreciated Ditto being able to prevent threats such as Mega Scizor and Spectrier from using them as Setup fodder, while Ditto appreciates both defensive switchins and slow pivots in the form of Teleport. Mega Lopunny is a staple on normal teams that accents Ditto's role expertly; many of the offensive threats and Setup Sweepers that revenge Mega Lopunny such as Mega Charizard X, Kommo-o, and Moltres-Galar are usually very weak to themselves, allowing Ditto to pivot in and transform into the threat after Mega Lopunny lures it in and pivots with U-turn. Ditto appreciates Lopunny's Speed Tier and fast pivot with U-turn, as well as potentially setting up ditto with Encore Sets to stop Substitutes or keep an opposing Pokémon from setting up completely. Zoroark-Hisui makes for another stellar teammate for Ditto, as Horoark disguised as a passive pokemon such as Blissey, or another Offensive threat such as Diggersby or Mega Lopunny can lead to Zoroark breaking walls and netting KO's on vital opponets, making it easier for Ditto to sweep once it has transformed. While Ditto is immune to sticky web, it is susceptible to other hazards such a stealth rocks and toxic spikes, so forms of hazard control such as Staraptor or Cyclizar are appreciated. Staraptor is another defensive option while Cyclizar can enable ditto to Transform with a Substitute with Shed Tail. Smeargle on more offense-oriented teams pairs well with ditto, as Smeagle can set hazards with Stone Axe or Ceaseless Edge and spread Status with Nuzzle, Mortal Spin, or Spore to allow Ditto to exploit the opposing team easier, though Smeagle will usually give up Sticky Web when paired with ditto, as to not hinder ditto's revenge killing prowess.

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QC 1/2, thankie Excaliburn

 

[Giyu]

AMQC Check
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Ditto

[SET]
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Set Name: Scarf Imposter Choice Scarf (A bit more formal, you could also use "Revenge Killer")
Ability: Imposter
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform

[SET COMMENTS]
Ditto solidifies itself to once again be the goo that holds Balanced and Offensive Normal teams together with its incredibly strong ability in Imposter. Reversing the momentum of Ffast Offensive Tthreats such as Landorus (Landorus isn't typically fearing the mirror matchup), Mega Charizard X, and Excadrill, allows Ditto to be a offensive presence that forces counterplay against Offensive teamss long as it lives. Ditto can also take advantage of hazard setters, and hazard removers, such as Ferrothorn, Kleavor, and Zapdos, using their own longevity or utility against them. In order to take advantage of pPokemon that use either Return or Frustration, such as Mega Altaria or Mega Pinsir, Ditto likes to run 128 Happiness instead of 252 or 0. Walls like Blissey and Porygon2 appreciated Ditto being able to prevent threats such as Mega Scizor (Mega Scizor keeps setting up on Ditto and heals off the damage) and Spectrier from using them as Setup fodder, while Ditto appreciates both defensive switch-ins and slow pivots in the form of Teleport. Mega Lopunny is a staple on normal teams that accents Ditto's role expertly; many of the offensive threats and Setup Sweepers that revenge Mega Lopunny such as Mega Charizard X, Kommo-o, and Moltres-Galar are usually very weak to themselves, allowing Ditto to pivot in and transform into the threat after Mega Lopunny lures it in and pivots with U-turn. Ditto appreciates Lopunny's Speed Tier and fast pivot with U-turn, as well as potentially setting up ditto with Encore Sets to stop Substitutes or keep an opposing Pokémon from setting up completely. Zoroark-Hisui makes for another stellar teammate for Ditto, as Horoark disguised as a passive pokemon such as Blissey, or another Offensive threat such as Diggersby or Mega Lopunny can lead to Zoroark breaking walls and netting KO's on vital opponets, making it easier for Ditto to sweep once it has transformed. While Ditto is immune to sticky web, it is susceptible to other hazards such a sStealth rRocks and tToxic sSpikes, so forms of hazard control such as Staraptor or Cyclizar are appreciated. Staraptor is another defensive option while Cyclizar can enable ditto to Transform with a Substitute with Shed Tail. Smeargle on more offense-oriented teams pairs well with ditto, as Smeagle can set hazards with Stone Axe or Ceaseless Edge and spread Status with Nuzzle, Mortal Spin, or Spore to allow Ditto to exploit the opposing team easier, though Smeagle will usually give up Sticky Web when paired with ditto, as to not hinder ditto's revenge killing prowess.

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[Swiffix]

Nothing more to add with Giyu and Neko's comments implemented, this gets QC 2/2 and is ready for GP!

 

[autumn]

GP Team

 

[ken]

tag me when implemented; i want to read over it again to doublecheck before stamping
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ditto

[SET]
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Set Name: Scarf Imposter
Ability: Imposter

EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform

[SET COMMENTS]
Ditto solidifies itself to once again be the goo that holds Balanced and Offensive balanced and offensive Normal teams together with thanks to its incredibly strong ability in Imposter. Reversing the momentum of fast Offensive offensive threats such as Iron Valiant, Mega Charizard X, and Excadrill (rc) allows Ditto to force counterplay against Offensive offensive teams. Ditto can also take advantage of entry hazard setters (rc) and hazard removers, such as Ferrothorn, Kleavor, and Zapdos, using their own longevity or utility against them. In order to take advantage of Pokémon Pokemon that use either Return or Frustration, such as Mega Altaria or Mega Pinsir, Ditto likes to run 128 Happiness instead of 252 or 0. Walls like Blissey and Porygon2 appreciated Ditto being able to prevent threats such as Baxcalibur and Spectrier from using them as Setup setup fodder, while Ditto appreciates both defensive switch-ins and slow pivots in the form of via their use of Teleport. Mega Lopunny is a staple on normal Normal teams that and I believe you mean Mega Lopunny is accenting Ditto here accents Ditto's role expertly; many of the offensive threats and Setup Sweepers setup sweepers that revenge kill Mega Lopunny such as Mega Charizard X, Kommo-o, and Moltres-Galar are usually very weak to themselves. (rc, ap) allowing Ditto to pivot in and transform into the threat after Mega Lopunny lures it in and pivots with U-turn Mega Lopunny can lure a threat in and pivot with U-turn, allowing Ditto to come in safely and transform. Ditto appreciates Lopunny's Speed Tier tier and fast pivot with U-turn, as well as potentially setting up ditto Ditto with Encore Sets to stop Substitutes or keep an opposing Pokémon from setting up completely an opposing Pokemon from using Substitute or setting up completely. Zoroark-Hisui Hisuian Zoroark makes for another stellar teammate for Ditto, as Horoark Hisuian Zoroark disguised as a passive pokemon Pokemon such as Blissey (rc) or another Offensive offensive threat such as Diggersby or Mega Lopunny can lead to Hisuian Zoroark breaking walls and netting KO's KOs on vital opponets opponents, making it easier for Ditto to sweep once it has transformed. While Ditto is immune to sticky web Sticky Web, it is susceptible to other hazards such as Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes, so forms of hazard control such as Staraptor or Cyclizar are appreciated. Staraptor is another defensive option, (ac) while Cyclizar can enable ditto Ditto to Transform with transform behind a Substitute with Shed Tail. Smeargle on more offense-oriented teams pairs well with ditto Ditto, as Smeagle Smeargle can set hazards with Stone Axe or Ceaseless Edge and spread Status status with Nuzzle, Mortal Spin, or Spore to allow Ditto to exploit the opposing team easier. (remove comma, add period) though Smeagle However, Smeargle will usually give up Sticky Web when paired with Ditto ditto (rc) so as to not hinder ditto's Ditto's revenge killing prowess.

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[Illecent Excaliburn]

ken Implemented

 

[ken]

1/1 GP Team done
last edits and you're good to go; same colors!

finishing touches

[SET]
Ditto @ Choice Scarf
Set Name: Scarf Imposter
Ability: Imposter deleted an empty line here
EVs: 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 Def
Impish Nature
IVs: 30 Atk
- Transform

[SET COMMENTS]
Ditto solidifies itself to once again be the goo that holds deleted extra spaces here balanced and offensive Normal teams together thanks to its incredibly strong ability in Imposter. Reversing the momentum of fast offensive threats such as Iron Valiant, Mega Charizard X, and Excadrill allows Ditto to force counterplay against offensive teams. Ditto can also take advantage of entry hazard setters and removers, such as Ferrothorn, Kleavor, and Zapdos, using their own longevity or utility against them. In order to take advantage of Pokémon Pokemon that use either Return or Frustration, such as Mega Altaria or Mega Pinsir, Ditto likes to run 128 Happiness instead of 252 or 0. Walls like Blissey and Porygon2 appreciate Ditto being able to prevent threats such as Baxcalibur and Spectrier from using them as setup fodder, while Ditto appreciates both defensive switch-ins and slow pivots via their use of Teleport. Mega Lopunny is a staple on Normal teams that and accents Ditto's role expertly; many of the offensive threats and setup sweepers that revenge kill Mega Lopunny, (ac) such as Mega Charizard X, Kommo-o, and Moltres-Galar Galarian Moltres, (ac) are usually very weak to themselves their own sets or coverage this is subjective; the original is fine if you'd like to keep it, but i think this is slightly more descriptive. Mega Lopunny can lure a threat in and pivot with U-turn, allowing Ditto to come in safely and transform. Ditto appreciates Mega Lopunny's Speed tier and fast pivot with U-turn, as well as potentially setting up Ditto with Encore Sets to stop an opposing Pokemon foes from using Substitute or setting up completely. Hisuian Zoroark makes for another stellar teammate for Ditto, as Hisuian Zoroark disguised as a passive Pokemon, (ac) such as Blissey, (ac) or another offensive threat, (ac) such as Diggersby or Mega Lopunny, (ac) can lead to Hisuian Zoroark breaking walls wallbreaking and netting KOs on vital opponents foes, making it easier for Ditto to sweep once it has transformed. While Ditto is immune to Sticky Web, it is susceptible to other hazards such as Stealth Rock and Toxic Spikes, so forms of hazard control such as Staraptor or Cyclizar are appreciated. Staraptor is another defensive option, while Cyclizar can enable Ditto to utilize Transform with a Substitute with from Shed Tail. Smeargle on more offense-oriented teams pairs well with Ditto, as Smeargle can set hazards with Stone Axe or Ceaseless Edge and spread status with Nuzzle, Mortal Spin, or Spore, (ac) to allowing Ditto to exploit the opposing team easier. Smeargle will usually give up Sticky Web when paired with ditto Ditto so as to not hinder ditto's Ditto's revenge killing prowess.

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