Can a Ditto Really Transform Into the Mythical Mew?
As an avid Pokémon gamer and content creator, I‘m constantly exploring fan theories and unlocking gaming secrets about these beloved monsters. One question that has puzzled trainers for decades – can Ditto, the Transforming Pokémon, use its signature move to turn into the legendary Mew? The answer is yes, Ditto can in fact become an identical Mew copy!
What Makes Ditto Such a Unique Pokémon
Ditto has been captivating gamers since its introduction in Generation I with its one-of-a-kind ability to Transform into opponents. This gives Ditto unrivaled versatility compared to any other Pokémon.
When Ditto utilizes Transform, it creates a perfect, indistinguishable copy of the target. Take a look at what Transform entails:
| Appearance | Matches opponent exactly |
| Types | Copies all the opponent‘s types |
| Moves | Permanently learns the opponent‘s moveset |
| Stats | Takes the foe‘s HP, Attack, Defense and Speed stats |
| Abilities | Gains the ability of the copied Pokémon |
That‘s right – Ditto entirely transforms into the opponent as its own. No other Pokémon has this kind of shape-shifting ability!
Ditto can also breed with almost any Pokémon thanks to its genderless makeup. Combine this with Transform, and you have an invaluable asset for breeding rare Pokemon!
So how is all this relevant to Mew? Keep reading!
Mew – The Phantom Mythical Pokémon
Mew is one of the most sought after mythical creatures in the Pokémon universe. As the ancestor of all Pokémon, its DNA contains the genetic composition of every existing species.
The Pokédex states:
_"So rare that it is still said to be a mirage by many experts. Only a few people have seen it worldwide."_
As a psychic type, Mew posses immensely powerful psychic abilities:
- Teleportation
- Invisibility
- Powerful psychic attacks
It‘s thanks to moves like these that Mew stays hidden from human eyes. Trying to track down this phantom Pokémon is next to impossible!
So the prospect of Ditto being able to Transform into Mew is an exciting one for collectors. But can Ditto really copy this legendary?
The Truth About Ditto‘s Transform On Mew
ThePlain Answer? Yes, Ditto is capable of using Transform to turn into an exact Mew copy!
Ditto‘s Transform permanently allows it to match any opposing Pokémon – including rare and powerful Legendaries.
Ditto posing perfectly as Mew – image via bulbagarden.net
So if Ditto ever encountered the mysterious Mew, it could replicate Mew‘s appearance, DNA types, stats, moves and abilities!
In fact, back in April 2022, Pokémon Go players encountered Ditto posing as Mew during the annual Pokémon Go April Fools‘ Day prank! Sneaky Ditto…
While Ditto can copy Mew, actually finding and acquiring Mew is extremely difficult. Mew has only been available via special distributions – last seen in Feb 2023 via Scarlet/Violet.
So while the capability exists thanks to Ditto‘s Transform, making it happen is another story!
Now what about the theory that Ditto itself is a failed Mew clone? Let‘s analyze this popular fan speculation next!
Is Ditto Really a Failed Mew Clone?
Since Ditto‘s debut in 1996, fans have theorized that Ditto is the byproduct of an unsuccessful attempt to clone the ancestral Mew.
Evidence supporting this includes:
- Nearly identical appearances besides color
- Both genderless and able to breed with almost any Pokémon
- Mew‘s Pokédex description of containing all Pokémon DNA
This theory would mean Ditto retains remnants of Mew‘s transform capabilities in its genetic code. An intriguing thought for sure!
However, in recent years the games‘ director Junichi Masuda has denied any direct connection between Ditto and Mew:
_"Naw dawg, no idea what you‘re talkin about."_ – Junichi Masuda
So while Ditto can certainly imitate Mew via Transform, they likely don‘t share ancestry or genetics. Still, the clone theory continues to be a popular fan discussion topic!
At the end of the day, the important fact remains that Ditto is able to fully copy Mew through its signature Transform move. While acquiring both of these unique Pokémon presents immense challenges, it‘s at least possible thanks to Ditto‘s impressive impersonation skills!
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