Ditto’s May 2025 disguises strike without warning in Pokémon Go, transforming routine spawns into shiny jackpot opportunities. Niantic’s latest curveball demands sharp eyes to unmask these mimics before they vanish.
In order to find Ditto, you’ll want to find the Pokémon that it currently disguises itself as. For example, you may see a Diglett, and it’ll stay a Diglett once you tap on it, but it’s secretly a Ditto. Once you catch that Pokémon, you’ll be met with an “Oh?” prompt, and it’ll turn into a Ditto – if you’re lucky.
Ditto’s chosen disguises changes from time to time, so you’ll want to make sure you know what the disguises are currently if you’re Ditto hunting – especially if you are after a shiny.
Below, we’ve listed out the current Ditto disguises in Pokémon Go for May 2025.
Pokémon Go Ditto disguises in May 2025
In May 2025, Ditto in Pokémon Go can appear disguised as several common Pokémon in the wild, keeping players alert during their encounters. Current disguises include species such as Bidoof, Spinarak, Numel, Ledyba, Foongus, and Grimer, among others rotating through special events. Shiny Pokémon cannot transform into Ditto, so trainers should focus on catching regular variations to reveal this hidden shapeshifter. Niantic occasionally refreshes the disguise pool with season or event changes, so checking in-game spawns regularly helps maintain an updated list.
As of Dec. 18, 2023 – following the Adamant Times event – Ditto can currently be any of the following Pokémon in Pokémon Go:
- Oddish (Gen 1, Kanto)
- Koffing (Gen 1, Kanto)
- Rhyhorn (Gen 1, Kanto)
- Goldeen (Gen 1, Kanto)
- Spinarak (Gen 2, Johto)
- Numel (Gen 3, Hoenn)
- Bidoof (Gen 4, Sinnoh)
- Gothita (Gen 5, Unova)
- Solosis (Gen 5, Unova)
- Bergmite (Gen 6, Kalos)
- Stufful (Gen 7, Alola)
How to find shiny Ditto in Pokémon Go
Finding a shiny Ditto in Pokémon Go takes patience, as it only appears after catching one of its disguise Pokémon and revealing its true form. Shiny Ditto has a blue body instead of its usual purple color, and its shiny chance matches that of regular shinies in the game. The key is to focus on catching every Pokémon on the current Ditto disguise list, since only those species have a chance of transforming into Ditto after being caught. Using Incense, Lures, and checking spawns during events can increase encounter rates, improving your chances of meeting this rare blue variant.
There’s a few things to know about Ditto and shiny hunting. For one, if you encounter a shiny Pokémon that can be a Ditto, it will never be a Ditto. Don’t worry, you won’t lose your shiny.
Finding a shiny Ditto is just the luck of the draw. Any Ditto you find and catch has a chance to be shiny, and the shiny rates are higher than usual. Expert research group The Silph Road says it’s about a one in 64 chance to be shiny (via Wayback Machine). You’ll just have to get lucky when you find disguised Pokémon.
Best ways to farm Ditto using Incense and Lure Modules
Farming Ditto in Pokémon Go with Incense and Lure Modules boosts spawn rates of its disguises, which are typically low-CP Pokémon from the current monthly pool (like Oddish in May 2025). Combine these items with movement or PokéStop chains for efficiency, as they attract Pokémon to your location or stops without type restrictions that could dilute targets.
Optimal Incense Strategy
Daily Adventure Incense (15 minutes, free daily) excels for Ditto hunting by spawning rare or biome-uncommon Pokémon rapidly while walking. Activate it during favorable weather for disguises (e.g., partly cloudy for Normal/Grass types) and pair with standard Incense for overlapping spawns-players report higher Ditto rates from the forced refresh.
Lure Module Tactics
Place standard Lure Modules (30 minutes) on high-traffic PokéStops, avoiding elemental lures (Glacial, etc.) that spawn non-disguise types. Chain multiple nearby stops for sustained farming; everyone benefits, so team up during events. This method caught dozens of Pokémon in tests, increasing Ditto odds via volume.
Combined Farming Routine
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Walk with Incense active near lure-stacked stops, targeting current disguises (check monthly guides).
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Catch every low-CP match until the “Oh?” transform reveals Ditto; use Pinap Berries for XL Candy if needed.
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Aim for 20-30 minutes per session-rates hit ~200k XP/hour in peaks with Lucky Eggs, but focus on volume over IVs initially.
What are the best locations or biomes for Ditto farming
Ditto farming in Pokémon Go thrives in areas with high PokéStop density and weather that boosts its current disguises, as Niantic doesn’t tie Ditto spawns to specific biomes but rather to common low-CP Pokémon pools. Urban spots or parks with chained Lures excel over rural biomes, since Incense and Lures amplify volume regardless of environment.
Top Locations
High-traffic areas maximize PokéStop spins for Lure farming:
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City centers or malls with 5+ PokéStops in a loop (e.g., Frankfurt’s Dom area for dense clusters).
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Parks during events, where community Lures stack with your Incense for 2-3x spawns.
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Campuses or tourist traps-avoid remote biomes like forests unless weather matches disguises (e.g., partly cloudy for Oddish).
Best Biomes and Weather
Focus on weather boosting disguise types rather than fixed biomes:
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Partly Cloudy (Normal/Grass like Stufful or Oddish).
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Cloudy (Fairy/Bug like common May 2025 targets).
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No strong biome preference-Ditto odds rise with spawn volume, so Lure-heavy urban “biomes” outperform natural ones.
Routine Tips
Walk loops with Daily Adventure Incense active near Lured stops, catching every low-CP spawn. Events like Sweet Discoveries amplify rates; combine with previous Incense/Lure tactics for 10-20 Dittos per hour in optimal spots.
