Castform's stats barely vary. None 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.
Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
Castform's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Only 1 weakness makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
Urshifu can KO Castform with Close Combat (206-242%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Castform View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x206-242%KO Sucker Punch60-71% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySharpness ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves View Gallade builds →
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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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Castform best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Sunny Day
- Rain Dance
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Rain Dance
- Sunny Day
- Weather Ball
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 to Catch Castform in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 to Catch Castform in Sun & Moon
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 to Catch Castform in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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.
It depends on your team. Castform at 420 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Normal coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
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.
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.
Normal typing gives Castform 1 resistances plus Ghost immunity. HP at base 70 is the top stat. 420 BST gives it a workable foundation.
Castform first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 13 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves