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Castform (Japanese: ポワルン, HepburnPowarun) (CAST-form[1]) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Its body and type changes with the weather; sunny, rain, hail, and its normal form.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Castform is one of few human-made "artificial" Pokémon. It was created on purpose by the researchers of the Weather Institute in the Hoenn region as an experiment in weather forecast and manipulation. Castform's main color is a cloudy white. Around its eyes is white and in the shape of a mask. Castform is able to change forms according to the weather. It has a rain, sun and snow form. The rest of its body is a plain gray color.

Special abilities[]

Castform's cellular structure is closely related to the weather conditions, meaning that Castform can both affect and be affected by the weather. Depending on the current weather and climate, Castform's emotions and even body are altered. In this way, Castform tries to adapt itself to multiple environments.

This extraordinary trait is referenced in the video games through the Forecast Ability, which changes Castform's type and appearance depending on the weather. In weather not particularly extreme, Castform's type is normal and its appearance is as described above.

  • In harsh sunlight Castform becomes a Fire type. Its head turns red, its eye markings become yellow and its head is enclosed in a translucent orange orb adorned with smaller orange orbs, giving the impression of a stylized sun. Its lower body becomes larger and paler, like a puffy white cloud. Its skin glows bright and dries up, becoming extremely hot to the touch.
  • In rain Castform becomes a Water type. Its head turns dark blue, its eye markings become a lighter blue and its head is enclosed in a blue raindrop shaped structure. Its lower body grows and darkens, reminiscent of a storm cloud. Its body is extremely slippery and soft, while seeping in water when its body becomes tight and compact.
  • In hail Castform changes into an Ice type. Its head turns violet, its eye markings become a lighter violet and its head is enclosed in a complex emerald-colored structure that is meant to represent a snow cloud. Its body becomes frozen solid and cools to temperatures as low as 23 degrees Fahrenheit.

Evolution[]

Castform does not evolve.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Weather Institute One
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Weather Institute One
Diamond and Pearl Trophy Garden Rare
Platinum Trophy Garden Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Transfer from Pokéwalker None
Black and White Trade None
Black 2 and White 2 Route 6 (Rustling Grass) Rare
X and Y Trade None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Weather Institute One

Pokédex entries[]

  • 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 guises of the sun, rain clouds, and snow clouds. This Pokémon's feelings change with the weather.

  • FireRed

    It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.

  • 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

    Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.

  • Pearl

    Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.

  • Platinum

    Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.

  • HeartGold

    This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.

  • SoulSilver

    This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.

  • Black

    Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.

  • White

    Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.

  • Black 2

    Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.

  • 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

    Normal: It changes its form depending on the weather. Changes in the temperature or humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
    Sunny Form: This is the form Castform takes on the brightest of days. Its skin is unexpectedly hot to the touch, so approach with care.
    Rainy Form: This is the form Castform takes when soaked with rain. When its body is compressed, water will seep out as if from a sponge.
    Snowy Form: 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

    Normal: Its form changes on its own, due to its cells' sensitive reactions to temperature and humidity.
    Sunny Form: This is Castform's form when basking in fair weather. Its body is warm and toasty.
    Rainy Form: This is Castform's form during a downpour of rain. Its body retains moisture and gets slippery.
    Snowy Form: This is Castform's form when caught in a hailstorm. Its cold skin is as smooth as ice.

  • Ultra Sun

    Normal: 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.
    Sunny Form: 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.
    Rainy Form: Castform changes to this form when rain hits it. Its body is soft and slightly swollen with water.
    Snowy Form: 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

    Normal: Its form changes depending on the weather. The rougher conditions get, the rougher Castform’s disposition becomes.
    Sunny Form: Castform changes to this form when it basks in bright sunlight. When you touch its glowing skin, it feels all dried out.
    Rainy Form: 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: This is Castform’s form when caught in a hailstorm. Its whole body is chilled, and its skin is partially frozen.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
70
Attack
70
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
70
Sp. Def
70
Speed
70
Total
420

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
10 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
10 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
10 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
15 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
20 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
20 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
20 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
25 Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
35 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
35 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
35 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
45 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1XY
1ORAS
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
10XY
10ORAS
Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 4 0 ♥
10XY
10ORAS
Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Cute 4 0 ♥
10XY
10ORAS
Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
15XY
15ORAS
Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
20XY
20ORAS
Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
20XY
20ORAS
Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
20XY
20ORAS
Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
30XY
25ORAS
Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
40XY
35ORAS
Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
40XY
35ORAS
Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
40XY
35ORAS
Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
N/AXY
45ORAS
Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Tough 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
10BW
10
Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
10BW
10
Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
10BW
10
Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
20BW
15
Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
30BW
20
Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
30BW
20
Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
30BW
20
Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
40BW
30
Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
50BW
40
Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
50BW
40
Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
50BW
40
Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
10 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 3
10 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 3
10 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 3
20 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
20 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
20 Hail —% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
30 Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 35 95% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
10 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Cute 4 0 ♥
10 Ember 40 100% 25 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
10 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
20 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
20 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
20 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
30 Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM73 Thunder Wave 90% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 3 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 90 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 110 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 60 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM53 Energy Ball 90 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Tough 2 0 ♥
TM59 Incinerate 60 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Tough 3 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM59 Incinerate 30 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM83 Work Up —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cool 1
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Special Beauty 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 0
TM53 Energy Ball 80 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Beauty 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM72 Avalanche 60 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Cool 2
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Cool 4 0 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM30 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Tough 1 0 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Amnesia Slugma, Magcargo, Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Clear Smog Koffing, Weezing, Slugma, Magcargo 50 —% 15 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
Cosmic Power Clefairy —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Disable Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Grimer, Grimer, Muk, Muk, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Yamask, Cofagrigus 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Future Sight Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Gallade, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Guard Swap * Mawile —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Hex Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Drifloon, Drifblim, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Frillish, Jellicent, Litwick, Lampent, Chandelure 65 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
Lucky Chant Clefairy, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Gallade, Cherubi, Cherrim, Mismagius —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ominous Wind Drifloon, Drifblim, Spiritomb, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Frillish, Jellicent 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
Reflect Type * Stunfisk —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Amnesia Slugma, Magcargo, Gulpin, Swalot, Drifloon, Drifblim —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Clear Smog Koffing, Weezing, Slugma, Magcargo 50 —% 15 Type Poison HOME Poison Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Cosmic Power Clefairy —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Disable Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Grimer, Muk, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Yamask, Cofagrigus 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Future Sight Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Gallade, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
Guard Swap * Mawile —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Hex Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Drifloon, Drifblim, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Frillish, Jellicent, Litwick, Lampent, Chandelure 65 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Clever 2 1 ♥
Lucky Chant Clefairy, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Gallade, Cherubi, Cherrim, Mismagius —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Ominous Wind Drifloon, Drifblim, Spiritomb, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Frillish, Jellicent 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Reflect Type * Stunfisk —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Amnesia Slugma, Magcargo, Gulpin, Swalot —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Clear Smog Koffing, Weezing 50 —% 15 Type Poison HOME Poison Special
Disable Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Grimer, Muk, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Yamask, Cofagrigus 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Hex Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Misdreavus, Mismagius, Shuppet, Banette, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Drifloon, Drifblim, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Frillish, Jellicent, Litwick, Lampent, Chandelure 50 100% 10 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
Future Sight Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Gallade, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir, Solosis, Duosion, Reuniclus 100 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
Lucky Chant Clefairy, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Gallade, Cherubi, Cherrim, Mismagius —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Ominous Wind Drifloon, Drifblim, Spiritomb, Yamask, Cofagrigus, Frillish, Jellicent 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Amnesia Slugma, Magcargo, Gulpin, Swalot —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
Disable Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Grimer, Muk, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir 80% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
Future Sight Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Duskull, Dusclops, Dusknoir 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
Lucky Chant Clefairy, Clefable, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Cherubi, Cherrim, Mismagius —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
Psych Up * Togetic, Togekiss, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Misdreavus, Skitty, Delcatty, Mawile —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
Ominous Wind Drifloon, Drifblim, Spiritomb 60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Future Sight Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Duskull, Dusclops 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 3 0 ♥
Psych Up * Togetic, Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff, Misdreavus, Skitty, Delcatty, Mawile —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Last Resort USUM 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Last Resort ORAS 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Last Resort  140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Last Resort  130 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 0
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Defense Curl E —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Thunder Wave FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Castform was featured in Unfair-Weather Friends, in which operatives of both Team Aqua and Team Magma attacked the Weather Institute trying to steal data on Kyogre or Groudon, as well as weather-changing technology. This also happens in Generation III games RSE, when you go to the institute.

Trivia[]

  • Not including Mega Evolution, Regional forms, or Gigantamax, Castform is the first Pokémon in Pokédex order to have alternate forms.
  • In the main games, Castform does not appear Shiny in its alternate forms. However, in Pokémon HOME, its alternate forms have Shiny colorations.
  • Despite being able to learn Sandstorm, Castform has no associated form.

Origin[]

Castform is based on a cloud although it borrows elements from the Teru teru bōzu, a Japanese paper doll that is said to bring good weather. In addition, Castform also resembles a water molecule since its entire body is made out of water. It also appears to be based on a weather balloon. It may also be a literal representation on the saying "come rain, hail, or shine", which means something will always happen despite bad conditions. The saying also lines up with Castform's three forms (its Rainy, Snowy, and Sunny forms respectively).

Etymology[]

Castform may come from forecast and form (referring to its forms that it turns into when subject to certain types of weather).

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 59. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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