All Ditto Disguises in Pokémon GO

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Ditto, a common Normal-type Pokémon, is extremely hard to find in Pokémon GO, and that hasn’t changed as of January 2026. You won’t come across Ditto through regular wild encounters. Instead, it appears only when it has transformed into different Pokémon, which you might bump into. The trick to spotting Ditto is recognizing its disguises, but since these can change often, tracking it down can be pretty challenging.

One of the rarest Pokémon in Pokémon GO, Ditto is usually only discovered by accident. For instance, if you catch a Pokémon that turns out to be a transformed Ditto, you won’t know until after you’ve caught it. Sometimes, you’ll see a message like “Oh?” when you catch a Pokémon, which hints that a Ditto might be hidden behind that disguise.

### All of Ditto’s Disguises in Pokémon GO (January 2026)

Since there haven’t been new events altering Ditto’s behavior, there are still 12 Pokémon that could be Ditto in disguise. Some appear in specific areas, depending on factors like the time of day or location. Because all of these Pokémon have an equal chance of being Ditto, you can explore various routes and investigate different encounters to increase your chances.

You are free to explore your own paths in Pokémon GO to find these disguises, rather than sticking to predefined routes.

### Current Disguises for Ditto in January 2026

– Duskull (Ghost-type)
– Slakoth (Normal-type)
– Whismur (Normal-type)
– Buneary (Normal-type)
– Sentret (Normal-type)
– Teddiursa (Normal-type)
– Surskit (Bug/Water-type)
– Voltorb (Electric-type)
– Mankey (Fighting-type)
– Growlithe (Fire-type)
– Magnemite (Steel/Electric-type)

Most of these disguises come from the previous “Completely Normal” event held in 2025. Until another event linked to Ditto and Normal Pokémon is announced, these forms are unlikely to change. However, with a new year comes the possibility of updates, which may introduce new disguises or changes.

### Shiny Chances for Ditto

The odds of encountering a shiny Ditto are about 1 in 64. Since shiny Pokémon are rare, your best bet is to increase your chances by creating more encounters. Using items like Lure Modules at PokéStops can attract more Pokémon in the area, raising the likelihood that one of them is a Ditto in disguise. If you’re in an area where disguises like Sentret, Surskit, or Voltorb appear frequently, activating a Lure Module can boost your opportunities to find a Ditto.

Other helpful items include Daily Incense, which also increases wild Pokémon spawns. Even if you don’t end up catching a shiny Ditto, obtaining its Candy can help enhance your existing Ditto’s strength.

Finding a shiny Ditto is tough because it involves both spotting a Pokémon in disguise and then lucking out with the shiny chance. It’s one of the hardest shiny Pokémon to catch in the game. Since Ditto’s disguises stay consistent for now, you can use this knowledge to set up future shiny hunting sessions. Unlike some Pokémon that are tied to special research, shiny Ditto isn’t, giving players more freedom to hunt it at any time.

### Final Thoughts

Ditto isn’t a particularly strong Pokémon for battles, but collecting it can be fun for bragging rights or completing your Pokédex. Its ability to transform into other Pokémon makes it interesting, but most players stumble upon it by accident rather than intentionally hunting for it. Finding a shiny Ditto can take hours of effort, but for collectors, it’s worth the time. With the existing disguises remaining the same in January 2026, trainers have some predictable tools to continue searching at the start of the new year.