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[SET]
name: Imposter
move 1: Transform
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Imposter
nature: Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Ditto carves a niche in the OU metagame by virtue of its ability in Imposter, making it one of the best revenge killers in the tier. Choice Scarf gives Ditto the ability to outspeed any Pokemon that isn't running a Choice Scarf itself, or Pokemon like Hawlucha once Unburden has been activated. Ditto is able to duplicate the opposing Pokemon's base stats bar HP; hence, 252 HP is required in order to maximize Ditto's bulk. Against stall teams, Ditto should switch into Knock Off to get its Choice Scarf removed so it can switch moves and have effectively infinite PP as it switches out. This is especially useful against passive Pokemon with recovery like Toxapex, Mandibuzz, and Quagsire, as it can increase its longevity throughout the game.

Ditto functions best under bulky teams like stall that require support against offensive setup and opposing stall teams. Blissey appreciates Ditto's ability to break through setup sweepers like Nasty Plot Hydreigon and Venusaur, making it a great partner. In return, Blissey can pivot out slowly with Teleport to provide free switch-in opportunities. Corviknight is a fantastic partner for its ability to remove entry hazards to keep Ditto healthy throughout the game and pivot out with U-turn to bring it in safely. Trick Clefable can help cripple entry hazard removers like Excadrill and Corviknight and other Pokemon like Toxapex and Ferrothorn. Toxapex is useful for dealing with defensive Calm Mind Pokemon like Clefable, which Ditto struggles against due to its Choice Scarf. If you opt to run Toxapex, having a Regenerator core from Pokemon like Reuniclus, Amoonguss, or Tangrowth can prove useful, allowing Ditto to better PP stall defensive Pokemon. Having wallbreakers to support Ditto against stall can benefit it greatly; Pokemon like Safeguard Volcarona, Substitute Kyurem, and Block + Transform Mew can prove useful, with the latter trapping Toxapex, which Ditto struggles to remove.

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- Written by: [[Poison Adhesive, 430787]]
- Quality checked by: [[Finchinator, 114198], [Jordy, 395754]]
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Poison Adhesive said:
[SET]
name: Imposter
move 1: Transform
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Imposter
nature: Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Ditto carves a niche in the OU metagame by virtue of its ability Imposter: making it one of the best revenge killers in the game. Choice Scarf gives Ditto the ability to outspeed any Pokemon that isn’t running Choice Scarf itself or Pokemon like Hawlucha, once Unburden has been activated. Ditto is able to duplicate the opposing Pokemon’s base stats bar HP; hence, 252 HP is required in order to maximize Ditto’s bulk. Against stall teams, Ditto should switch in on Knock Off to get its Choice Scarf removed, so it can switch moves and have effectively infinite PP as it switches out. It's worth specifying that Ditto will often copy relatively passively Pokemon with recovery such as Toxapex, Mandibuzz, and Quagsire, which is what gives it so much sticking power.

Ditto functions best under bulky teams like stall that require support against offensive setup and opposing stall teams. Blissey appreciates Ditto’s ability to break through setup sweepers like Nasty Plot Hydreigon and Venusaur, making it a great partner. It's definitely worth pointing out the synergy with Teleport here. Corviknight is a fantastic partner for Entry Hazard removal to keep Ditto healthy throughout the game and pivot out with U-turn to bring it in safely. Trick Clefable can help cripple Entry Hazard removers like Excadrill and Corviknight, and other Pokemon like Toxapex and Ferrothorn. In return, Ditto can deter Pokemon that attempt to take advantage of it like Gastrodon. I don't think this is worth noting; the link in synergy here is very weak. Toxapex helps deal with defensive Calm Mind Pokemon like Clefable, which Ditto struggles due to its Choice Scarf. Add Reuniclus. If you opt to run Toxapex, having a Regenerator core from Pokemon like Amoonguss or Tangrowth, can prove useful allowing Ditto to better PP stall defensive Pokemon. Having breakers to support Ditto against stall can benefit it greatly: Pokemon like Safeguard Volcarona and Block Transform Mew can prove useful with the latter trapping Toxapex, which Ditto struggles to remove. I'd like to see Substitute Kyurem mentioned here too.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Poison Adhesive, 430787]]
- Quality checked by: [[Finchinator, 114198], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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[SET]
name: Imposter
move 1: Transform
move 2:
move 3:
move 4:
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Imposter
nature: Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 Def
ivs: 0 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]

Ditto carves a niche in the OU metagame by virtue of its ability in Imposter, (AC) making it one of the best revenge killers in the game tier. Choice Scarf gives Ditto the ability to outspeed any Pokemon that isn’t isn't (Use ASCII apostrophes) running a Choice Scarf itself, (AC) or Pokemon like Hawlucha, (RC) once Unburden has been activated. Ditto is able to duplicate the opposing Pokemon’s Pokemon's base stats bar HP; hence, 252 HP is required in order to maximize Ditto’s Ditto's bulk. Against stall teams, Ditto should switch in on into Knock Off to get its Choice Scarf removed, (RC) so it can switch moves and have effectively infinite PP as it switches out. This is especially useful against passive Pokemon with recovery like Toxapex, Mandibuzz, and Quagsire, (AC) as it can increase its longevity throughout the game.

Ditto functions best under bulky teams like stall that require support against offensive setup and opposing stall teams. Blissey appreciates Ditto’s Ditto's ability to break through setup sweepers like Nasty Plot Hydreigon and Venusaur, making it a great partner. In return, Blissey can pivot out slowly with Teleport to provide free switch-in opportunities. Corviknight is a fantastic partner for its ability to remove entry hazards (Lowercase + plural) removal to keep Ditto healthy throughout the game and pivot out with U-turn to bring it in safely. Trick Clefable can help cripple entry hazard removers like Excadrill and Corviknight, (RC) and other Pokemon like Toxapex and Ferrothorn. Toxapex is useful for dealing with defensive Calm Mind Pokemon like Clefable, which Ditto struggles against due to its Choice Scarf. If you opt to run Toxapex, having a Regenerator core from Pokemon like Reuniclus, Amoonguss, or Tangrowth, (RC) can prove useful, (AC) allowing Ditto to better PP stall defensive Pokemon. Having wallbreakers to support Ditto against stall can benefit it greatly; (SC) Pokemon like Safeguard Volcarona, Substitute Kyurem, and Block + Transform Mew can prove useful, (AC) with the latter trapping Toxapex, which Ditto struggles to remove.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[Poison Adhesive, 430787]]
- Quality checked by: [[Finchinator, 114198], [Jordy, 395754]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
 
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