Hi there! Professor Oak here, the world-renowned Pokémon Professor from Pallet Town! You've come to the right place with your question about Pokémon breeding. It's a fascinating, complex field, and I'm always happy to share my knowledge.

You want to know about breeding Ditto... with another Ditto? Now that's a question that sparks curiosity!

Let's dive into the heart of Pokémon biology and breeding mechanics. When two compatible Pokémon are left at the Pokémon Daycare, there's a chance they'll produce an Egg. This Egg eventually hatches into a baby Pokémon, inheriting traits from its parents.

The compatibility for breeding relies on something called Egg Groups. Pokémon are assigned to one or two Egg Groups, which are categories like "Monster," "Water 1," or "Fairy." For two Pokémon to breed, they need to share at least one Egg Group.

Now, where does Ditto fit into all of this? Ditto is truly unique. Its signature move, Transform, allows it to breed with almost any Pokémon, regardless of Egg Groups! This ability makes Ditto incredibly valuable for trainers looking to breed rare or powerful Pokémon.

However, there's one important exception to Ditto's incredible breeding capabilities. Ditto cannot breed with itself. Despite its transformative abilities, even Ditto needs a partner from a different species to produce an Egg.

Think of it this way: While Ditto can copy the form and abilities of any Pokémon, it doesn't actually change its fundamental genetic makeup. It's like putting on a costume – the appearance changes, but what's underneath remains the same.

So, to answer your question directly: No, you cannot breed a Ditto with another Ditto. While Ditto can breed with almost any other Pokémon, it needs the genetic diversity of a different species to successfully create an Egg.

I hope this explanation helps! Remember, the world of Pokémon is vast and full of wonders. Never stop exploring and asking questions!

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