In Pokémon Pokopia, the playable character is Ditto, transformed to look human.
This unusual premise uses Ditto’s signature transformation ability as the foundation of the game. Rather than controlling a human trainer who captures Pokémon, players guide a Ditto-like character through a world that needs rebuilding. The transformed appearance allows the protagonist to interact with Pokémon while still preserving Ditto’s identity.
The game’s activities center on collecting materials, crafting objects, gardening, constructing homes, and restoring the environment. Ditto also learns useful moves from Pokémon encountered during the adventure, turning familiar abilities into practical building tools.
Ditto is sometimes confused with Mew because both are associated with transformation in Pokémon lore. However, Mew is a separate Mythical Pokémon, while Ditto is the character specifically used as the protagonist in Pokopia. This makes Pokopia distinct from most Pokémon games, where the player character is human.