4th Gen Breeding with Ditto questions.

[SuperNova132]

Is it bad?
Should I breed with two different genders rather than a ditto and a pokemon?
Can I still get shiny's when using a ditto?

 

[jigglyppuff8]

There's no negative consequences to breeding with Ditto (other than no egg moves, but...). You can still get shinies regardless of whether you breed with Ditto or not.

 

[World King]

1) You can only hatch Male-only Pokémon eggs (Tauros, etc) this way. Breeding a Manaphy with a Ditto's the only way to get a Phione. If you have a Ditto with good IVs, it'll be of great use later on.​

2) But of course, there are a few cases where it's better to breed 2 different-gendered compatible Pokémon; more importantly, Eggmoves: Since Male parents are the ones to pass down Egg moves, Female-only Pokémon that you want to give Egg Moves to will need a Male partner with the desired moves.​

3)Yes, you can still get Shinies with Ditto.

So it all depends on the reasons you'll be breeding.
Hope this helped.​

EDIT: Dammit. Beaten to it.​

 

[professor plum]

Question answered. ):
*closes*