Castform Best Moveset
AbilityForecast changes form and type based on weather: Fire in sun, Water in rain, Ice in hail. 70 across every stat gives the moveset balanced mediocrity. The type-shifting is unique but no form has stats that threaten. Functional gimmick without the power to matter.
Forecast changed Castform's type with weather in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Fire in sun, Water in rain, Ice in hail. 70 across every stat meant none of them hit hard.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Rain Dance
- Thunder
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Weather support was stronger in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl), but 70 offenses behind any weather STAB wasn't threatening. The gimmick was the design, not a competitive strategy.
Best Moves
Best Build
Castform best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Flamethrower
- Hidden Power Psychic
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Permanent weather from abilities in Gen V (Black & White) should have helped. Every dedicated weather abuser had better stats. Castform was the jack of all weather, master of none.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
Weather nerfed to 5 turns in Gen VI (X & Y). Castform lost its permanent type changes. 420 BST with 70 across the board had no niche.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Rain Dance
- Sunny Day
- Weather Ball
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of the weather gimmick in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Forecast was the concept. 70/70/70 offenses were the ceiling. Design over competition.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Rain Dance
- Weather Ball
- Thunder
- Hurricane
Recommended Teammates
Castform Weakness
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 |
What is Castform Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Castform
Urshifu can KO Castform with Close Combat (230-270%).
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Castform View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x230-270%KO Close Combat 2x230-270%KO | ||
Evolution
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
How to Get Castform
Castform doesn't appear in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Transfer it from Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Castform is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
moderate rates for Castform across 38 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 19 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 2 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
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.
How to Get Castform in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Base Stats
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.
Castform Guide
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 C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. 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.
Castform fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 70 Sp. Atk. Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves