Editing Ditto

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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.

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. Ditto has an entry in the game's official strategy guide despite this, suggesting that it 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 says "Mon-mon!" and stretches out while spinning, then disappears. Fighters that touch Ditto while it spins get around 7-8% damage, with weak knockback. Its voice clip is from the Japanese version of ''Pokémon'' anime episode 37.

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.

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 appears to be comparable to a low-level regular CPU, often standing still for periods of time and attempting individual attacks only, much like the behaviour of many other Poké Ball Pokémon. It also takes more knockback than regular fighters. However, its attacks deal 1.1× regular damage to compensate. It cannot be summoned during an [[8-Player Smash|8-Player match]] but it still can be summoned with 7 players or lower.

*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]].

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