In Pokémon Pokopia, Ditto can learn moves from other Pokémon to help build the town.
This mechanic translates a familiar Pokémon concept into everyday problem-solving. In the main series, moves are usually associated with battles, exploration techniques, or species-specific abilities. Pokopia instead lets the player apply learned moves to construction, landscaping, and gardening.
The examples announced for the game include Bulbasaur’s Leafage, which can add greenery, and Squirtle’s Water Gun, which can hydrate plants. Other Pokémon moves can assist with collecting materials or reshaping parts of the environment. The exact action depends on the move and the task at hand.
Moves and abilities are related but not interchangeable terms in Pokémon. A move is an action selected for use, while an ability is a separate trait that is generally active automatically or under defined conditions. Pokopia’s central learning system is specifically based on moves.