Ditto – HS Triumphant Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ditto from the HS Triumphant set is a Rare Basic, card number 17, with 40 HP. It features the unique ability Dittobolic and the attack Sharp Point—compact, quirky, and memorable in any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Ability: Dittobolic (Limits opponent’s Benched Pokémon to 4, forcing discard if they have 5)
• Attack: Sharp Point (20 damage, costs 2 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: Its transformation ability is perfect. However, if made to laugh, it can’t maintain its disguise.
• Set Code: hgss4
• Series: heartgold_soulsilver
• Card ID: hgss4-17

Key Printings

This Ditto card is from the HS Triumphant set, identified as card number 17. It is a rare card featuring a unique Poké-Body ability that influences bench size, which is uncommon among Basic Pokémon. The card’s artwork by match is distinctive for this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Ditto card. It is identified by the set code “hgss4” and the card number 17. The card’s rarity is marked as Rare, and it carries no regulation mark. The image for this printing can be found at: /images/hgss4/hgss4-17.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique ability to limit the opponent’s bench size can provide strategic advantages in casual play or collection-focused decks.

Care & Storage Tips

Store this rare Ditto in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—its artwork and text are important for identification and value. A temperature-controlled environment helps preserve condition over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• HS Triumphant: Ditto appears as a rare Basic Pokémon with a distinctive Poké-Body that affects bench size, adding a tactical wrinkle to gameplay. The set spotlights HeartGold & SoulSilver era Pokémon with a mix of nostalgic and strategic cards.