Shiny Ditto Deserves a Real Glow-Up in Pokemon Gen 10—Will Game Freak Finally Fix It?

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Summary

  • Pokemon Gen 10 may be set in Greece, offering potential for new critters inspired by Greek mythology.
  • Shiny Ditto could transform into the shiny version of its opponent, but it currently doesn’t in battles.
  • It’s uncertain whether Pokemon Gen 10 will address the shiny Ditto issue, considering past game performance.

There isn’t much verified information available about the upcoming Pokemon Generation 10 games, with only unofficial leaks and rumors circulating so far. One of these leaks, TeraLeak from last year, hinted at Gen 10 being codenamed “project Gaia,” potentially linking it to the games’ suggested geographical setting. It appears that the setting for Generation 10 could be Greece, as the term Gaia can refer to the Earth goddess or the birthplace of civilization, often used to describe ancient Greece. Despite the unknown location, it is expected that one particular Pokemon will make a return in Gen 10, addressing an ongoing issue in the series for quite some time.

In the scenario where Pokemon Gen 10 is based in Greece, it makes sense that we might encounter new creatures, mutations, or forms influenced by Greek mythology, potentially even featuring legendary Pokemon associated with Greek legends. The possibilities for intriguing designs are vast, and could be further amplified by thoughtfully chosen “shiny” color schemes for each creature. Given the enduring popularity of shiny Pokemon in every game, it’s a given that they will reappear, along with Ditto to facilitate breeding. In this instance, Pokemon Gen 10 is poised to impress yet again with the transformations of shiny Ditto.

Pokemon Gen 10 Should Break an Unfortunate Tradition For Shiny Ditto

In Pokemon double battles, particularly those following the VGC format, Ditto often doesn’t shine competitively. However, it remains a beloved Pokemon overall, finding uses in Raids within Pokemon GO and against Tera Raid bosses in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Regardless of the situation, Ditto can be useful in battles, and fans have longed to see a transformed shiny Ditto that matches its opponent’s shininess.

In most instances, when Ditto transforms into another Pokemon, it doesn’t maintain its shininess. This is due to the fact that Ditto assumes the appearance and moves of the Pokemon it’s transforming against. If the Pokemon being transformed isn’t shiny at the time of transformation, Ditto won’t be either. It’s unfortunate because a lot of people really enjoy using shiny Ditto, and it would add an interesting touch if it transformed into the shiny version of the opposing Pokemon during battles.

Incorporating this feature or not might not significantly impact gameplay benefits or drawbacks, but it would elevate Shiny Ditto’s uniqueness during gameplay. For instance, in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, a Shiny Ditto will resemble another creature in the overworld rather than being the shiny variant of that specific Pokemon. In Generation 9, this makes Shiny Ditto harder to discover, but it also underscores the absence of a mechanism for Shiny Ditto to transform into the shiny version of its opponents.

Why Pokemon Gen 10 and Legends: Z-A May Not Give Shiny Ditto its Due

Following the performance issues encountered in Gen 9 games, Gen 10 has a significant challenge ahead as it strives to meet expectations. It’s crucial that it focuses on setting its priorities correctly. Given the complexity involved in altering the behavior of a specific Pokemon, such as emulating the opponent’s shiny color palette upon transformation, there is limited assurance that this particular aspect will be addressed in the upcoming mainline games. Whether or not the series takes this step forward remains to be seen. If it does not, it would similarly be improbable for the rumored roster of Pokemon Legends: Z-A to feature Ditto and shiny versions of every creature in the game, even including Mega Evolutions.

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2025-05-04 00:17