Can You Breed Two Dittos

The question of “Can You Breed Two Dittos” has puzzled Pokémon trainers for generations. This enigmatic Pokémon, known for its shapeshifting abilities, presents a unique situation when it comes to breeding. Understanding Ditto’s reproductive quirks is key to unlocking its potential in your Pokémon journey.

Ditto’s Peculiarities in the Nursery

When you place two Dittos in the Pokémon Nursery, you’ll quickly discover their unusual compatibility. Unlike most Pokémon that require a male and female of the same Egg Group, Ditto is an exception. The ability to breed with almost any other Pokémon is Ditto’s most significant trait in the context of breeding. This means that if you have two Dittos, they can indeed breed with each other, but the outcome isn’t quite what you might expect from a typical breeding pair.

The core concept here is that Ditto can breed with itself in a sense, but it doesn’t produce another Ditto. Instead, the offspring will always be the same species as the Pokémon Ditto is currently transformed into. If you have two Dittos, and one transforms into the other, the resulting egg will hatch into a Pokémon of the species of the *other* Ditto’s original form (if it had one). However, in the specific scenario of breeding two Dittos together, the game mechanics simplify this. The game registers that Ditto can breed with any Pokémon that can breed, and since Ditto can breed with itself, an egg will be produced. The key takeaway is that the egg will always hatch into a Ditto. This might seem counterintuitive given Ditto’s transformational powers, but it’s a consistent rule across the Pokémon games.

Here’s a breakdown of why this works:

• Ditto belongs to the Ditto Egg Group, and can breed with any Pokémon in that group.
• Other Pokémon can also breed with Ditto.
• When two Pokémon from the same Egg Group are placed in the Nursery, they can produce an egg.
• Since Ditto can breed with itself (conceptually, by transforming into the other), an egg is generated.
• The resultant egg, when breeding two Dittos, will always hatch into another Ditto.

Think of it like this:

If you’re looking to gather more Dittos for your breeding endeavors, utilizing the information found in the Pokémon breeding guide will be incredibly beneficial. It provides detailed explanations and strategies for maximizing your success in the Nursery. Please refer to the Pokémon breeding guide provided after this section for comprehensive details.