Ditto V
Rotated OutA versatile Basic Pokemon that copies other powerful cards.
What this card does
Ditto V has 170 hit points and costs Colorless Energy to play.
It can use its ability to swap places with a Basic Pokemon V in your discard pile.
The new Pokemon keeps all attached cards, damage, and status effects from Ditto.
V Transformation
Once during your turn, you may choose a Basic Pokémon V from your discard pile and switch it with this Pokémon. Any attached cards, damage counters, Special Conditions, turns in play, and any other effects remain on the new Pokémon.
The key feature is the V Transformation ability. It lets you replace Ditto with another powerful Basic Pokemon V that has been knocked out, while keeping any equipment or damage counters attached to it.
Attacks
Attach a basic Energy card from your discard pile to this Pokémon.
Abilities
Once during your turn, you may choose a Basic Pokémon V from your discard pile and switch it with this Pokémon. Any attached cards, damage counters, Special Conditions, turns in play, and any other effects remain on the new Pokémon.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that rely on specific Basic Pokemon V but need a safety net if they are removed from play. It works well in strategies where reusing a discarded powerhouse is essential.
- •High hit points
- •Reusable copies
- •Low energy cost
- •Weak to Fighting types
- •One use per turn
- •Only copies Basic Pokemon V
Save Ditto for when a key opponent's powerful Pokemon is in the discard pile, so you can bring it back with its gear still attached.
Ditto has the ability to transform into any other Pokemon it sees by altering its cellular structure.
Ask your child which Basic Pokemon V they hope to copy, as this determines how useful the card is in their current game plan.
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