Ditto 17 / 18 Pokemon Card from Detective Pikachu Set

Ditto — Detective Pikachu 17/18 Pokémon TCG card

Ditto is a Basic Pokémon card with a Colorless type and 60 HP. It is part of the Detective Pikachu set from the Sun & Moon series, illustrated by MPC Film.…

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About the Ditto Pokémon Card

Ditto is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Detective Pikachu set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 17/18 and is classified as Rare Ultra. The Detective Pikachu set was released on April 5, 2019.

The card includes the flavor text: “While it can transform into anything, each Ditto apparently has its own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to transformations.”.

Ditto Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Ditto

Card number: 17/18

Set: Detective Pikachu

Series: Sun & Moon

Rarity: Rare Ultra

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Colorless

HP: 60

Artist: MPC Film

Release date: April 5, 2019

National Pokédex number: 132

Why Collect the Ditto Pokémon Card?

Ditto sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Detective Pikachu set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Ditto Pokémon Card

Ditto was illustrated by MPC Film.

For Rare Ultra cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Ditto Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Ditto is about

1.09. Recent listings range from roughly $6.50 (low) to
47 (high), with a mid-point near
1.03. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Detective Pikachu set has a median card value near

.06 and an average near $3.86, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved 0% over the last 7 days and -4% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Detective Pikachu set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Ditto Pokémon Card

Whether Ditto is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 652 copies of this card, of which 175 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 26.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Ditto Pokémon Card?

Rare Ultra cards such as Ditto are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 652 copies to date.

Other Printings of Ditto

Ditto appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Delta Species 40 (around $323), Skyridge 51 (around

99) and Delta Species 63 (around 33).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Ditto Pokémon Card

The Ditto pokémon card is a Rare Ultra card from the Detective Pikachu set (Sun & Moon series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about

1.09; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Ditto card from?

Ditto is from the Detective Pikachu set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 17/18 with the Rare Ultra rarity.

What rarity is the Ditto card?

Ditto is classified as Rare Ultra.

How much is the Ditto 17/18 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

1.09, within a recent range of roughly $6.50 to
47. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Ditto card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 652 copies so far, with about 26.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Ditto?

PSA has graded 652 copies, of which 175 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 26.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Ditto card?

Rare Ultra cards such as Ditto are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

When was the Detective Pikachu set released?

The Detective Pikachu set was released on April 5, 2019.

Are there other printings of Ditto?

Yes. Ditto appears on 28 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.