Is Ditto viable in Gen 9 National Dex?

Ditto is ranked #94 in Gen 9 National Dex with 1.09% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Ditto in Gen 9 National Dex?

The best counter for Ditto in Gen 9 National Dex is Gholdengo with a 36.6% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Ditto include Gholdengo, Sableye-Mega, Gliscor.

What is the best counter for Ditto in Gen 9 National Dex?

Gholdengo is the best counter for Ditto in Gen 9 National Dex, KOing or forcing it out in 36.6% of their encounters.

Ditto counters

Gen 9 National Dex · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0132 Ditto

Normal

USAGE 1.1% #94

ABILITYImposter

BASE STATS

HP 48

ATK 48

DEF 48

SPA 48

SPD 48

SPE 48

BST288

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

Fighting

0×

Ghost

Moves

300.0% Transform 100.0%

Items

Choice Scarf 92.3% Heavy-Duty Boots 3.7% Focus Sash 3.5% Salac Berry 0.2% Quick Powder 0.1% Clear Amulet 0.1% Covert Cloak 0.1% Red Card 0.1%

Abilities

Imposter100.0%Limber0.0%

Common Teammates

Pawmot41.6%

Deoxys-Defense21.6%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Gholdengo

SteelGhost SOFT CHECK

21.254

36.6% dies 10.45%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Gholdengo Focus Blast vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Ditto: 322-380 (107.3 - 126.6%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Gholdengo counters → Teams with Gholdengo →

Sableye-Mega

DarkGhost SOFT CHECK

25.439

33.6% dies 9.36%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Sableye-Mega Knock Off (97.5 BP) vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ditto: 234-276 (78 - 92%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Sableye-Mega counters → Teams with Sableye-Mega →

Gliscor

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

32.179

25.5% dies 7.69%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Gliscor Earthquake vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Ditto: 258-304 (86 - 101.3%) -- 12.5% chance to OHKO

View Gliscor counters → Teams with Gliscor →

Ranked #94 with 1.09% usage. Sorted by reliability score.