Castform

Castform is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Castform Sunny Form Rainy Form Snowy Form

Castform artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0351
Type Normal
Species Weather Pokémon
Height 0.3 m (1′00″)
Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Forecast
Local № 0142 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0163 (Black 2/White 2)
0147 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0181 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0220 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 147
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous, Fairy
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 70
130 262
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 70
130 262
Speed 70
130 262
Total 420 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Castform.

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Castform (Sunny Form)

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0351
Type Fire
Species Weather Pokémon
Height 0.3 m (1′00″)
Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Forecast
Local № 0142 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0163 (Black 2/White 2)
0147 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0181 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0220 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 147
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous, Fairy
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 70
130 262
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 70
130 262
Speed 70
130 262
Total 420 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Castform.

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Castform (Rainy Form)

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0351
Type Water
Species Weather Pokémon
Height 0.3 m (1′00″)
Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Forecast
Local № 0142 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0163 (Black 2/White 2)
0147 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0181 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0220 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 147
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous, Fairy
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 70
130 262
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 70
130 262
Speed 70
130 262
Total 420 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Castform.

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Castform (Snowy Form)

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0351
Type Ice
Species Weather Pokémon
Height 0.3 m (1′00″)
Weight 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Abilities 1. Forecast
Local № 0142 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0163 (Black 2/White 2)
0147 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0181 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0220 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield 1 HP
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 147
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Amorphous, Fairy
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

HP 70
250 344
Attack 70
130 262
Defense 70
130 262
Sp. Atk 70
130 262
Sp. Def 70
130 262
Speed 70
130 262
Total 420 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Castform.

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Evolution chart

Castform changes

Pokédex entries

Castform

Ruby CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
Sapphire CASTFORM borrows the power of nature to transform itself into the guises of the sun, rain clouds, and snow clouds. This POKéMON’s feelings change with the weather.
FireRed
LeafGreen		 It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
Emerald It alters its form depending on the weather. Changes in the climate such as the temperature and humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum		 Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
Black
White		 Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
Black 2
White 2		 Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.
X This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
Y It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
Omega Ruby Castform’s appearance changes with the weather. This Pokémon gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
Alpha Sapphire Castform borrows the power of nature to transform itself into the guises of the sun, rain, and snow-clouds. This Pokémon’s feelings change with the weather.
Sun It changes its form depending on the weather. Changes in the temperature or humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
Moon Its form changes on its own, due to its cells’ sensitive reactions to temperature and humidity.
Ultra Sun Although its form changes with the weather, that is apparently the result of a chemical reaction and not the result of its own free will.
Ultra Moon Its form changes depending on the weather. The rougher conditions get, the rougher Castform’s disposition!
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.

Sunny Form

Sun This is the form Castform takes on the brightest of days. Its skin is unexpectedly hot to the touch, so approach with care.
Moon This is Castform’s form when basking in fair weather. Its body is warm and toasty.
Ultra Sun This is the form Castform takes on bright days. In an experiment where Castform was placed in front of a heater, it didn’t change to this form.
Ultra Moon Castform changes to this form when it basks in bright sunlight. When you touch its glowing skin, it feels all dried out!

Rainy Form

Sun This is the form Castform takes when soaked with rain. When its body is compressed, water will seep out as if from a sponge.
Moon This is Castform’s form during a downpour of rain. Its body retains moisture and gets slippery.
Ultra Sun Castform changes to this form when rain hits it. Its body is soft and slightly swollen with water.
Ultra Moon This is Castform’s form when pelted by rain. In an experiment where it was placed in a shower, this Pokémon didn’t change to this form.

Snowy Form

Sun This is the form Castform takes when covered in snow. Its body becomes an ice-like material, with a temperature near 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
Moon This is Castform’s form when caught in a hailstorm. Its cold skin is as smooth as ice.
Ultra Sun This is the form Castform takes when hit by hail. In an experiment where it was placed in a freezer, it didn’t change to this form.
Ultra Moon This is Castform’s form when caught in a hailstorm. Its whole body is chilled, and its skin is partially frozen!

Moves learned by Castform

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Castform learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
10EmberFireSpecial 40 100
10Powder SnowIceSpecial 40 100
10Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
15HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
20HailIceStatus — —
20Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
20Sunny DayFireStatus — —
25Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
35BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
35Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
35Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
45HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70

Egg moves

Castform learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Castform gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50 —
Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus — —
DisableNormalStatus — 100
Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
Guard SwapPsychicStatus — —
HexGhostSpecial 65 100
Reflect TypeNormalStatus — —

Moves learnt by TM

Castform is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
07HailIceStatus — —
10Work UpNormalStatus — —
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
34Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 ∞
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
37SandstormRockStatus — —
38Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
49ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
53Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
58EndureNormalStatus — —
70FlashNormalStatus — 100
72AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
82Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —

Moves learnt by level up

Castform learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
10EmberFireSpecial 40 100
10Powder SnowIceSpecial 40 100
10Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
15HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
20HailIceStatus — —
20Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
20Sunny DayFireStatus — —
25Weather BallNormalSpecial 50 100
35BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
35Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
35Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
45HurricaneFlyingSpecial 110 70

Egg moves

Castform learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Castform gen 7 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AmnesiaPsychicStatus — —
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50 —
Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus — —
DisableNormalStatus — 100
Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
Guard SwapPsychicStatus — —
HexGhostSpecial 65 100
Lucky ChantNormalStatus — —
Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
Reflect TypeNormalStatus — —

Move Tutor moves

Castform can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
DefogFlyingStatus — —
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
Shock WaveElectricSpecial 60 ∞
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus — —
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100

Moves learnt by TM

Castform is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Work UpNormalStatus — —
06ToxicPoisonStatus — 90
07HailIceStatus — —
10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial 60 100
11Sunny DayFireStatus — —
13Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
14BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
17ProtectNormalStatus — —
18Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
21FrustrationNormalPhysical — 100
22Solar BeamGrassSpecial 120 100
24ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
25ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
27ReturnNormalPhysical — 100
30Shadow BallGhostSpecial 80 100
32Double TeamNormalStatus — —
35FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
37SandstormRockStatus — —
38Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85
42FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
44RestPsychicStatus — —
45AttractNormalStatus — 100
46ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
48RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
53Energy BallGrassSpecial 90 100
55ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
73Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
77Psych UpNormalStatus — —
87SwaggerNormalStatus — 85
88Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
90SubstituteNormalStatus — —
100ConfideNormalStatus — —

Transfer-only moves

Castform can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
Defense CurlNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus — — Generation 3 — Move tutor
AvalancheIcePhysical 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
CaptivateNormalStatus — 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus — — Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical — 100 Generation 4 — TM
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 ∞ Generation 4 — Move tutor
FlashNormalStatus — 100 Generation 6 — TM
IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100 Generation 6 — TM
RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM

Castform sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Castform sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Castform sprite from Diamond & Pearl Castform sprite from Black & White Castform sprite from X & Y Castform sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon — —
Shiny Castform Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Castform Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Castform Shiny sprite from Black & White Castform Shiny sprite from X & Y Castform Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon — —

Where to find Castform

Ruby
Sapphire		 Route 119
FireRed
LeafGreen		 Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 119
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum		 Trophy Garden
HeartGold
SoulSilver		 Trade/migrate from another game
Black
White		 Trade/migrate from another game
Black 2
White 2		 Route 6
X
Y		 Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire		 Route 119
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon		 Route 17, Lush Jungle, Tapu Village, Haina Desert, Malie Garden, Mount Lanakila, Exeggutor Island
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee		 Not available in this game
Sword
Shield		 Not available in this game
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Trade/migrate from another game
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet		 Location data not yet available

Answers to Castform questions

Other languages

English Castform
Japanese ポワルン (Powalen)
German Formeo
French Morphéo
Italian Castform
Spanish Castform
Korean 캐스퐁 (kaeseupong)
Chinese (Simplified) 飘浮泡泡
Chinese (Traditional) 飄浮泡泡

 

English Weather Pokémon
Japanese てんきポケモン
German Wetter-Pokémon
French Pokémon Climat
Italian Pokémon Meteo
Spanish Pokémon Clima
Korean 날씨포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 天气宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 天氣寶可夢

Name origin

forecast
to predict, esp. weather
form
state or shape (referring to Castform’s ability)