Ditto imitates a human as the player character in Pokémon Pokopia.
The protagonist is not a human Trainer in the usual Pokémon sense. Instead, players control a Ditto that uses its transformation ability to assume a human-like form and help rebuild a world abandoned by people.
This premise connects directly to Ditto’s established identity as a Pokémon associated with transformation. In Pokopia, that familiar ability becomes the foundation for exploration, crafting, habitat restoration, and interaction with other Pokémon.
Zorua and Mew are easy mix-ups because both are known for unusual transformation or illusion-related abilities. However, Pokopia’s player character is specifically a Ditto, and the story treats that identity as a central mystery and plot device.