Ditto (Fossil 18) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

Ditto from the Fossil set is a Basic, Colorless-type Pokémon card with 50 HP. It features the unique Pokémon Power Transform, allowing Ditto to mimic the Defending Pokémon’s attributes and energy types while active, except when affected by special conditions like Sleep, Confusion, or Paralysis. This card has no attacks and includes a retreat cost of 1. It is weak to Fighting-type attacks (×2) and resistant to Psychic-type attacks (-30). The card’s flavor text highlights Ditto’s ability to copy an enemy’s genetic code instantly.

Key Printings

• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 18
• Rarity: Rare
• Illustrator: Keiji Kinebuchi
• Stage: Basic
• Types: Colorless
• HP: 50

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known variants or alternate printings. The card is identified by its set code base3-18 and is part of the original Fossil expansion. The regulation mark and release date are unknown. Its legality status across formats is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this rare Fossil Ditto card, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight, moisture, and extreme temperatures. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and handle it with clean hands or gloves to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the artwork or text.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This Ditto card is part of the Fossil expansion, known for introducing several classic Pokémon with unique abilities. Ditto’s Transform power stands out as a strategic mechanic, allowing flexible gameplay by copying opposing Pokémon’s traits.

Legality: unknown