[OVERVIEW]
The combination of Imposter and Choice Scarf allows Ditto to outspeed the foe, making it a strong setup deterrent and one of the best revenge killers to sweepers like Thundurus, Salamence, and Kommo-o. Ditto also has utility against stall teams, as it cannot be easily PP stalled, especially if it is able to switch into Knock Off from defensive Tangrowth, and can take advantage of transforming into opposing clerics like Umbreon and Chansey. However, Ditto can be awkward to fit onto teams, as it often cannot switch into anything safely or provide any defensive utility outside of Regenerator. Imposter also fails against Substitute, which can be problematic against certain variants of Kommo-o and Gyarados. Ditto is also unable to effectively stop bulkier setup sweepers with recovery such as Galarian Slowbro and Reuniclus due to being Choice-locked.
[SET]
name: Imposter
move 1: Transform
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Imposter
nature: Quiet
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Transform is the only move Ditto learns. The provided EVs allow Ditto to do more damage with Future Sight after transforming into a Pokemon like Reuniclus.
Ditto is able to function as a revenge killer on any archetype but is most often found on bulky balance or stall teams that are too passive to efficiently prevent Pokemon from setting up. Chansey is an excellent partner that can get Ditto in safely with Teleport to immediately pressure strong wallbreakers like Salamence and Lycanroc-D. Since Ditto is grounded before transforming, it is vulnerable to all entry hazards besides Sticky Web; entry hazard removal from Salamence and Rotom-H is valuable to keep Ditto healthy. Klefki is able to provide Spikes to wear down the opposing team to better facilitate a countersweep from Ditto. Bulky pivots such as Tangrowth and Amoonguss appreciate Ditto's ability to countersweep, since Pokemon like Salamence often use them as setup fodder. In return, Tangrowth and Amoonguss can switch into opposing Choice Scarf users like Krookodile and Zarude, which Speed tie with Ditto, and sponge Knock Off. Regenerator users such as the aforementioned Reuniclus, Amoonguss, and Tangrowth work well with Ditto, as they can PP stall defensive walls like Chansey together. On stall teams, Pokemon like Haze Quagsire and Spite Pyukumuku can beat bulky Calm Mind users like Reuniclus and Galarian Slowbro, which Ditto is unable to revenge kill.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Ditto's value is rooted in its revenge killing capabilities, so it should never run anything besides Choice Scarf.
Checks and Counters
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**Substitute Users**: Substitute users like Chandelure and Kommo-o can prevent Ditto from revenge killing them and proceed to wreak havoc.
**Choice Scarf Users**: Opposing Choice Scarf users will always Speed tie with Ditto and cannot be reliably revenge killed.
**Knock Off**: Ditto relies on Choice Scarf to outspeed and properly check threats, so it should avoid taking a Knock Off except when it is copying Regenerator or facing a stall team.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[avarice, 346653]]
- Quality checked by: [[Twilight, 344575], [Lilburr, 481709], [bb skarm, 235692]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990]]
The combination of Imposter and Choice Scarf allows Ditto to outspeed the foe, making it a strong setup deterrent and one of the best revenge killers to sweepers like Thundurus, Salamence, and Kommo-o. Ditto also has utility against stall teams, as it cannot be easily PP stalled, especially if it is able to switch into Knock Off from defensive Tangrowth, and can take advantage of transforming into opposing clerics like Umbreon and Chansey. However, Ditto can be awkward to fit onto teams, as it often cannot switch into anything safely or provide any defensive utility outside of Regenerator. Imposter also fails against Substitute, which can be problematic against certain variants of Kommo-o and Gyarados. Ditto is also unable to effectively stop bulkier setup sweepers with recovery such as Galarian Slowbro and Reuniclus due to being Choice-locked.
[SET]
name: Imposter
move 1: Transform
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Imposter
nature: Quiet
evs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA
ivs: 0 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Transform is the only move Ditto learns. The provided EVs allow Ditto to do more damage with Future Sight after transforming into a Pokemon like Reuniclus.
Ditto is able to function as a revenge killer on any archetype but is most often found on bulky balance or stall teams that are too passive to efficiently prevent Pokemon from setting up. Chansey is an excellent partner that can get Ditto in safely with Teleport to immediately pressure strong wallbreakers like Salamence and Lycanroc-D. Since Ditto is grounded before transforming, it is vulnerable to all entry hazards besides Sticky Web; entry hazard removal from Salamence and Rotom-H is valuable to keep Ditto healthy. Klefki is able to provide Spikes to wear down the opposing team to better facilitate a countersweep from Ditto. Bulky pivots such as Tangrowth and Amoonguss appreciate Ditto's ability to countersweep, since Pokemon like Salamence often use them as setup fodder. In return, Tangrowth and Amoonguss can switch into opposing Choice Scarf users like Krookodile and Zarude, which Speed tie with Ditto, and sponge Knock Off. Regenerator users such as the aforementioned Reuniclus, Amoonguss, and Tangrowth work well with Ditto, as they can PP stall defensive walls like Chansey together. On stall teams, Pokemon like Haze Quagsire and Spite Pyukumuku can beat bulky Calm Mind users like Reuniclus and Galarian Slowbro, which Ditto is unable to revenge kill.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Ditto's value is rooted in its revenge killing capabilities, so it should never run anything besides Choice Scarf.
Checks and Counters
===================
**Substitute Users**: Substitute users like Chandelure and Kommo-o can prevent Ditto from revenge killing them and proceed to wreak havoc.
**Choice Scarf Users**: Opposing Choice Scarf users will always Speed tie with Ditto and cannot be reliably revenge killed.
**Knock Off**: Ditto relies on Choice Scarf to outspeed and properly check threats, so it should avoid taking a Knock Off except when it is copying Regenerator or facing a stall team.
[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[avarice, 346653]]
- Quality checked by: [[Twilight, 344575], [Lilburr, 481709], [bb skarm, 235692]]
- Grammar checked by: [[DC, 449990]]
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