Castform's Normal typing gives it an immunity to Ghost. Only 1 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. A competitive option since Gen 3. Needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
Castform's stats barely vary. 0 sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 HP EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
Castform Weakness
GoodCastform's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting moves. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
No evolution chain to worry about here. Castform is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Castform easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Fairy egg groups.
Forecast isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Wiseglasses for extra utility and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Castform fills the special attacker slot reliably. Modest nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Castform Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Tailwind
- Toxic
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Without TMs, Castform's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Headbutt and Facade for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Castform won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Last Resort and Double-Edge anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Castform won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Double-Edge and Body Slam anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Castform won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Last Resort and Double-Edge anchor the STAB core.
Castform doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
moderate rates for Castform across 42 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
You can catch Castform through 42 walking encounters from Lv. 19-45, but availability differs between Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
moderate rates across 42 locations for Castform in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations
42 walking encounters at Lv. 18-45 for Castform across Moon and Sun. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
No searching required for Castform. You receive it at Route 119 from an NPC. No wild encounters exist in this game, so just head to the right spot when you're ready and it's yours.
Best Locations
Castform has a 420 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier — outclassed by better options in most formats. It works best as a balanced.
Watch for Machamp (Fighting) when using Castform. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
Castform doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Normal-type Pokemon with a 420 base stat total.
Forecast changes Castform's type and form to match the weather — that's the one you want on Castform. It's the only ability Castform has.
Castform fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the physical side (base 70 Attack). Base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Castform appears in 13 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Castform first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A