What does Ditto imitate in Pokémon Pokopia?

In Pokémon Pokopia, Ditto imitates a human.

The transformation is central to the game’s premise. Ditto awakens in a world abandoned by humans, finds its trainer’s old Pokédex, and assumes a form based on that trainer. This human-like appearance allows the player character to perform the game’s building, crafting, and restoration activities while remaining a Ditto in the story.

The imitation is not presented as a permanent biological evolution. Ditto retains its identity and transformation ability, and the player can customize the human-like character’s appearance. Clothing, hair color, and skin color are among the available customization elements.

This premise distinguishes Pokopia from the mainline Pokémon games, where Ditto is generally known for transforming during battles and breeding-related gameplay. In Pokopia, transformation is tied to exploration and environmental work. The player uses learned Pokémon moves to repair landscapes and create habitats, gradually attracting more Pokémon to the restored world.