Is Ditto a failed version of Mew?

Yes and no. Ditto was cloned from Mew's DNA but was intended to be closer to Mewtwo. As it resembles neither it can be considered a failure. That being said, ditto can copy the appearance, stats, and moves of any Pokemon it sees, but maintains its HP stat regardless of what form it's in.
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Is Ditto a failed Mew clone?

Conversation. Ditto: Mew's Clone There's a long-running fan theory that Ditto's actually a failed clone of Mew. But in a 2016 interview, series director Junichi Masuda (who's been at Game Freak since before Gen 1) debunked the theory.
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Can Ditto transform Mew?

Yes, it can. Ditto can turn into any Pokemon he goes up against, including Mewtwo.
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Is Ditto a failed Mewtwo experiment?

It's been well established that Ditto and Mewtwo are both clones of Mew. Usually, Ditto is considered to be a failed attempt, while Mewtwo is what the scientist were aiming for, more or less.
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What is the relationship between Ditto and Mew?

How Mew And Ditto Are Related. Beyond appearances and general biology, Mew and Ditto share consistent overlap in their move capabilities. The two have always retained the same, though not identical, base stats across all games even though the majority of Pokémon have had some modifications made overtime.
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Who cloned Mew?

In the anime

In The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin, Dr. Fuji creates an enhanced clone of Mew as requested by Giovanni in exchange for funding his primary project, a (failed) attempt to clone his dead daughter Amber, and three test clones of the Kanto starter Pokémon.
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What happens if Ditto fights Ditto?

If a Ditto encounters another Ditto, the resulting fight is a little different. I haven't seen this happen myself, but this video posted by WhatUpMC (around the 3:34 mark) shows that the two Dittos will just wiggle around until the secondary move, Struggle, is used. Eventually, one of the Dittos will win the fight.
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Why does the Mew glitch exist?

It was first reported in 2003. It is an extension of the Trainer-Fly glitch to specifically catch Mew (hence its common name). Outside of Mew, this glitch famously allows players to easily catch any other Pokémon in the game and is the easiest way to catch many unique glitch Pokémon.
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Why is Ditto not allowed to battle Pokémon?

Currently, Ditto and Shedinja can't be used in Trainer Battles. Ditto's Transform move allows it to transform into a fully powered version of whatever Pokémon it encounters, making it problematic in lower leagues.
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Does Mew have every DNA?

Mew is said to have the DNA of every single Pokémon contained within its body, allowing Mew to learn and use any attack.
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What will Mew evolve into?

This Pokémon does not evolve.
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Can Ditto turn into Legendaries?

Can ditto transform into legendary Pokemon ??? Yes. It can transfer in any pokemon.
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How many Mew clones are there?

In Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back, Mewtwo clones 24 Pokémon in total, which are: Mewtwo - creator of clones.
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Are dittos worth keeping?

Yes, Ditto is absolutely invaluable when it comes to breeding. It's able to breed with every Pokémon capable of doing so (the only exception being those in the Undiscovered egg group and other Dittos), and can also pass on its Nature and some IVs when holding the right item.
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What can Ditto not copy?

Ditto copies all of its foe's stats except for HP; thus, 252 HP EVs are used to maximize Ditto's bulk. Since Ditto copies the majority of its foe's stats, its IVs are only relevant in three cases: determining its HP stat, determining its Hidden Power type, and in the rare mirror matchup.
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Does Ditto gender matter?

If you capture a Ditto, its genetically volatile nature and lack of gender allows it to breed with any other species. Even if you breed Ditto with a male Pokémon, the egg that it produces will hatch into the father's form. This is particularly useful when it comes to the starter Pokémon.
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Can Ditto be defeated?

A Ditto will only reveal its true identity after it's defeated in a battle.
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What is Ditto disguised as right now?

Current Ditto Disguises - Leek Duck.
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How rare is a gold Mew?

Top 11 rarest Pokemon Celebrations cards

Finally in third is the gold Shiny Mew Secret Rare at 1 out of 129.
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Why is it called MissingNo?

The name "MissingNo." is used for the invalid Pokémon with index numbers in between valid Pokémon and is a shortened form of "missing number", derived from its Japanese name, けつばん (Ketsuban).
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Does Ancient Mew exist?

Ancient Mew is a Psychic-type Basic Pokémon card. It was released as a promotional card in the year 2000 and it could only be obtained by attending the Pokémon Movie that was released the same year.
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Can 2 Dittos make a Ditto?

Can Ditto Breed With Ditto In Pokémon? Unfortunately, Ditto cannot breed with other Ditto. The members of the Ditto Egg Group cannot breed with each other, which means that the only way to acquire a Ditto is through catching them in the wild, trading with another player, or through claiming one in a special event.
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Can Ditto get pregnant?

Only Pokémon in the same Egg Group can breed with one another. This is except for Ditto, who can breed with any Pokémon, even genderless ones who normally cannot breed.
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