The user morphs into a near-exact copy of the target. Stats, stat modifiers, type, moves, Hidden Power data and appearance are changed; the user's level and HP remain the same and each copied move receives only 5 PP. (If Transform is used by Ditto, the effects of Metal Powder stop working after transformation.)
Normal
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Unknown effect
Notes: This is what FireStarter suggested. The point is for Ditto to outrun the opponent so it can Transform first.
The user morphs into a near-exact copy of the target. Stats, stat modifiers, type, moves, Hidden Power data and appearance are changed; the user's level and HP remain the same and each copied move receives only 5 PP. (If Transform is used by Ditto, the effects of Metal Powder stop working after transformation.)
Normal
N/A
N/A
Unknown effect
Notes: This is what Frost suggested. The point is that Ditto might actually survive that one hit with Metal Powder.