Does imposter ditto copy the target EVs?

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so should I EV train my ditto?

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Essentiallyyes.

As when Ditto transforms it copies the opposing Pokémon’s Stats (except HP).

So for example if your opponent was a Lucario with 252 EV’s in Attack, 252 EV’s in Speed and 4 in HP, equally 280 in HP, 320 in Attack, 170 in Defense, 240 in Special Attack, 170 in Special Defense and 306 in Speed. Ditto would copy the Pokémon exact stats except the HP Stat so it too would also have 320 in Attack, 170 in Defense, 240 in Special Attack, 170 in Special Defense and 306 in Speed.

Because Ditto copies the opposing Pokémon Stats (except HP) it is pointless to EV train Ditto in anything but HP.

Recommended move set for Ditto:

Ditto @ Choice ScarfAbility: ImposterNature: Doesn’t matterEV’s: 252 HP

Ivs

As soon as the user comes into battle, it transforms into its opponent. Imposter copies the target’s appearance, cry, moves (which all have 5 PP), Ability, stats (except HP), stat changes (but not stat multipliers such as with Choice Specs), weight, and Mega Evolution or form (regardless of held item).Imposter does not copy its opponent’s IVs(for the purpose of Hidden Power) or gender.

So it does not copy IVs

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EVs

As soon as the user comes into battle, it transforms into its opponent.Imposter copies the target’s appearance, cry, moves (which all have 5 PP), Ability, stats (except HP), stat changes (but not stat multipliers such as with Choice Specs), weight, and Mega Evolution or form (regardless of held item).Imposter does not copy its opponent’s IVs (for the purpose of Hidden Power) or gender.

So yes, it does copy all EVs except HP

Source:Same as the other one

quick answer as I am on School/ work:

nodittos imposter or transform copies the targets stats and therefore also its stats it has raised by EVs, however: ditto doesnt lose the EVs it has trained by itself, so you should EV Train its hp as that is the only stat imposter doesnt copy. give it a Choice scarf and ditto will be usefull for stopping sweepers

Ditto’s nature, IVs, EVs and stats are irrelevant, except for HP. It automatically transforms as soon as it switches in, assuming the target’s stats, and using the target’s IVs for the purpose of Hidden Power.

hope I helped:D¨

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