Editing Ditto

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

Ditto is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in {{iw|bulbapedia|Generation I}}, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #132 as the "Transform Pokémon". 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.

[[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.

[[File:Ditto Trophy Melee.png|thumb|left|100px|Ditto trophy in ''Melee''.]]

''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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Ditto is mentioned in [[Manaphy]]’s trophy description.

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, with the only difference being a purple gelatinous texture. Players and Assist Trophies alike can attack the clone. Ditto can be defeated, but doing so will not score a point. It is also the only Poké Ball Pokémon in the game who can be defeated. The AI for Ditto is considerably less skilled than a regular CPU, often standing still for periods of time and attempting individual attacks only, much like the behaviour of many other Poké Ball Pokémon. However, its attacks deal 1.1x regular damage to compensate.

*If the summoner is playing as [[Rosalina]], the copy will not have a [[Luma]].

*If  the summoner is playing as {{SSBU|Pokémon Trainer}}'s Pokémon, it'll Transform into whichever Pokémon summoned it, and will not copy the actual Pokémon Trainer, nor will it Transform again if the current Pokémon is [[Pokémon Change|switched out]].

*If Ditto Transforms into {{SSBU|Olimar}}, it will spawn with a red, yellow and blue [[Pikmin]], rather than which pikmin are currently being used.

*If Ditto copies {{SSBU|Pyra}} or {{SSBU|Mythra}} it will not transform into the other character with [[Swap]].

*If {{SSBU|Kirby}} with a [[Copy Ability]] is the summoner, Ditto will not have the copy ability. 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.

Additionally, if Ditto Transforms into {{SSBU|Lucario}}, the Ditto will also copy its Aura effect, and copying {{SSBU|Mii Fighter}}s will include the Mii’s current moveset. When it copies {{SSBU|Steve}} a crafting table will appear for the Ditto.

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