Ditto is one of the most peculiar Pokemon in Pokemon Sword and Shield. It is not viable competitively despite having the ability to take on the form and moves of any of its opponents. Yet, it is one of the most sought after Pokemon in all of the Galar region because of its amazing breeding capabilities. But possibly one of the most popular forms of Dittos are ones from other countries called «foreign Dittos».
Ditto is one of the most critical Pokémon to improve the odds of hatching a Shiny Pokémon in Sword and Shield. In particular, trainers will have to use a foreign language Ditto, to improve their chances of hatching a Shiny Pokémon. A foreign language Ditto is commonly referred to as a Ditto captured by a trainer using a copy of Pokémon Sword and Shield that uses a different language. This means players will have to trade with trainers playing Sword and Shield in other languages supported by the game, such as Japanese or French, amongst others.
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Getting a foreign Ditto used to be quite a hassle for trainers playing Pokemon Sword and Shield, but now it is easier than ever. Whether players are preparing for a Masuda method shiny hunt or looking for the perfect IV’s, the Pokemon community has created a way to cut out the middleman when it comes to getting Dittos from around the world.
Before players can receive a foreign Ditto they will first need to catch a Ditto in their own game. If trainers already have a native Ditto (a Ditto you have caught yourself) skip ahead to the next section of this article.
If trainers do not already have one, Ditto can always be found in the overworld at the Lake of Outrage. The Lake of Outrage is located in the top left
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