Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Ball
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Fairy, Indeterminate
- Hatch Counter
- 25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
- Base Experience
- 147
- EV Yield
- 1 HP
- Height
- 0.3 m (0'12")
- Weight
- 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Changes castform's type and form to match the weather.
Generation VI
This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
Castform’s appearance changes with the weather. This Pokémon gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
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.
Generation VII
It changes its form depending on the weather. Changes in the temperature or humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
Its form changes on its own, due to its cells’ sensitive reactions to temperature and humidity.
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.
Its form changes depending on the weather. The rougher conditions get, the rougher Castform’s disposition!
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V)
Generation III
CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
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.
It alters its form depending on the weather. Changes in the climate such as the temperature and humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
Generation IV
Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
Generation V
Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TackleSTAB | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 10 | Ember | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 10 | Water Gun | wat | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 10 | Powder Snow | ice | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 20 | HeadbuttSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| 30 | Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| 30 | Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| 30 | Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| 40 | Weather BallSTAB | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Hurricane | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| 50 | Hydro Pump | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| 50 | Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| 50 | Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
TM / HM
31 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| FacadeSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flash | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scald | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Work Up | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
Egg Moves
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Clear Smog | poi | S | 50 | — | 15 |
| Cosmic Power | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Disable | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Future Sight | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Guard Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Reflect Type | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
Move Tutor
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Shock Wave | ele | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Items that wild Castform may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Castform
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Castform
Castform is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It changes its form depending on the weather. Changes in the temperature or humidity appear to affect its cellular structure. Castform stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Castform Base Stats
Castform has a base stat total of 420, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is HP at 70 (average), while its lowest is HP at 70 (average). Castform is average speed with a base Speed of 70.
Castform Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Normal-type, Castform is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Castform 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Castform Abilities
Castform's abilities include Forecast. Forecast changes castform's type and form to match the weather.
Castform Moves & Learnset
Castform can learn 61 moves in Generation 8, including 13 by leveling up, 31 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Headbutt (Normal, 70 power), Facade (Normal, 70 power), Weather Ball (Normal, 50 power), Tackle (Normal, 40 power). For coverage, Castform can learn Solar Beam (Grass), Hurricane (Flying), Hydro Pump (Water).
Training Castform
With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Castform can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Castform yields 1 HP EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Castform belongs to the Fairy and Indeterminate egg groups. Wild Castform may be found holding Mystic Water.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Castform. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Castform, or use the team builder to see how Castform fits into your squad.
