Ditto ◇ (Lost Thunder) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ditto ◇ from the Lost Thunder set is a Rare Prism Star Basic Pokémon with 40 HP. It features the unique ability Almighty Evolution, offering flexible deck-building and evolution options. Numbered 154, its distinctive Prism Star rarity and the “◇” in its name make it a standout collectible.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, Prism Star
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Almighty Evolution — Once during your turn (before your attack), you may put any Stage 1 card from your hand onto this Pokémon to evolve it. Cannot be used on the first turn or the turn this Pokémon was put into play.
• Attacks: None
• Flavor Text: “With its astonishing capacity for metamorphosis, it can get along with anything. It does not get along well with its fellow Ditto.”
• Rules: You can’t have more than 1 ◇ card with the same name in your deck. If a ◇ card would go to the discard pile, put it in the Lost Zone instead.

Key Printings

The only known printing of Ditto ◇ with this exact data is from the Lost Thunder set (sm8), card number 154. It is a Rare Prism Star card illustrated by kirisAki.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include:
– Prism Star subtype
– The unique “◇” symbol in its name
– Set code sm8
– Rarity and number (154)

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Prism Star rule restricts deck building to only one copy of Ditto ◇, and if discarded, it is placed in the Lost Zone instead of the discard pile.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store Ditto ◇ in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Prism Star rarity, maintaining sharp edges and vibrant artwork is essential for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Introduced Ditto ◇ as a Basic Prism Star card with a unique evolution ability and the special Prism Star rules, adding strategic depth and collectible value to the set.