Ditto Egg Group

Discover how to breed with Ditto in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet! Learn essential tips for finding Ditto and maximizing your breeding success at picnics.

Alright, so you're looking to breed some Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet, and you've heard about Ditto? That's awesome! Ditto is super unique because it can breed with pretty much any Pokémon out there, which is a huge deal for getting specific egg moves or just making more of your favorites. Let's get you set up!

The main thing to know is that Ditto can breed with *any* Pokémon from any Egg Group, except for the ones that can't breed at all (the 'No Egg' group). So, if you've got a Ditto and the Pokémon you want to breed, you're already halfway there.

To get breeding, just pop your Ditto into your team and then set up a picnic. While you're picnicking, keep an eye on the basket next to the table – an egg will eventually appear there. If you're trying to breed Ditto with a *specific* Pokémon, make sure it's the only other Pokémon in your party besides Ditto. Sometimes breeding takes a bit of patience, but there are ways to speed things up and get those eggs faster. Check out our full guide on How to Breed Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet for more detailed tips on that!

How to Find Dittos

Okay, finding Ditto can be a bit of a scavenger hunt because they're masters of disguise! They'll look like other Pokémon until you get close. Here are a few tricks to help you sniff them out:

• Lock on: This is your best friend. When you're out exploring, press in the left stick to lock onto a Pokémon. A name tag will pop up above its head. If it's a Ditto, it'll say