Ditto · Skyridge, what to know.
About the Ditto card
Numbered 51 of 182 in Skyridge, released in May 2003, Ditto is a Common, a Basic Colorless-type carrying 50 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Ditto needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya.
About Ditto in the Pokémon world
A pink blob Pokémon that can transform into copies of other Pokémon. Unique mechanic in Gen 1. Fossil holo Ditto is one of the most beloved Fossil holos. The "Transform" mechanic translated to a famous TCG card mechanic where Ditto could become any basic Pokémon in play.
What is Ditto worth?
Ditto is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Ditto before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Ditto is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft Wizards-era cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Ditto
Raw copies of Ditto are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Ditto is the practical move.
