Editing Ditto

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|image=[[File:Ditto-Origin.png|240px]]

|caption= [[File:PokemonSymbol.svg|50px]]<br />Ditto's official artwork from ''Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen''.

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'''Ditto''' ({{ja|メタモン|Metamon}}, ''Metamon''), is a fictional creature from the ''{{uv|Pokémon}}'' series.

[[File:132DittoRB.png|thumb|left|Ditto's official artwork from ''Pokémon Red and Blue''.]]

Ditto is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}}. Its only move in every game is {{iw|bulbapedia|Transform|move}} which allows it to turn into a copy of its opponent, though while keeping its own original HP. The effect disappears when switching out or finishing the battle. In {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation V}} it received the {{iw|bulbapedia|Hidden Ability}} {{iw|bulbapedia|Imposter|ability}}, which makes it transform automatically upon entering the battle.

While Ditto copies the Pokémon's actual coloring in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation III}} onwards, the purple coloring of the copied fighter in ''Ultimate'' pulls from Ditto's appearance in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation II}}, where it would transform into a purple copy of the opposing Pokémon.

[[File:SSBM-SFX PKV METAMON.ogg|thumb|left||Ditto's unused cry, presumably to be used upon summoning it.]]

Ditto is a [[List of Pokémon|Pokémon]] that was removed from ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' just prior to its release. Its purpose was to create an AI copy of the user's character, which would aid them in battle. The reason for the removal of Ditto is unknown; however, it did have an entry in the game's official strategy guide, suggesting that Ditto was a late cut to ''Melee''.

Ditto can still be accessed using the {{SSBM|debug menu}} through an ''[[Action Replay]]'', where it is known internally as '''METAMON'''. When summoned from a Poké Ball, it simply says "Mon-mon!", stretches out while spinning, then disappears. It also deals around 7-8% damage to whoever touches it while it is spinning, with weak knockback.

[[File:DittoTourney.jpg|thumb|Ditto as "random character" in Tournament Mode.]]

In {{SSBM|Tournament Mode}}, in either Winner Out or Loser Out style tournaments, when selecting a character for these events, the player can hold down [[L]]+[[R]] and then press [[A]] to select a random character. The character will appear as Ditto and will be a random character and color when each match begins.

===Trophy information===

;Ditto

''Every Ditto has the ability to copy a Pokémon's entire cell structure in an instant and become its exact replica. They're terrible at remembering techniques, but when they use Transform, they temporarily learn all of their foe's moves. If a Ditto starts to laugh, it weakens and can't hold its transformation.''

*''Pokémon Red & Blue'', 09/98

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[[File:SSBUWebsiteDitto1.jpg|thumb|left|Ditto in ''Ultimate''.]]

Ditto was confirmed in the August Nintendo Direct to appear as a Poké Ball Pokémon. When it appears, it will {{iw|bulbapedia|transform|move}} into a purple version of the summoning fighter, acting as a CPU player and taking their physical appearance. Players and Assist Trophies alike can attack the clone. Ditto can be defeated, but doing so will not score a point.

If the summoner is an {{SSBU|Ice Climber}}s, it will only Transform into 1. If it transforms into [[Rosalina]], it won't have a [[Luma]]. If one of the {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon, it'll Transform into whatever Pokémon is out when the Pokéball lands. If it Transforms into {{SSBU|Olimar}}, it will spawn with a red, yellow and blue [[Pikmin]]. If it is summoned by a {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}, it will have the same special moves available as the summoner. If it Transforms into {{SSBU|Kirby}} with a [[Copy Ability]], Ditto won't have it. However, it can swallow enemies to gain their copy ability. Ditto can be swallowed by an enemy {{SSBU|Kirby}} in order to get the Copy ability of the character which Ditto is transformed into.

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Ditto cannot be summoned during an 8-Player match.

*Ditto is the first Poké Ball Pokémon since ''[[Melee]]'' that can be defeated.