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.
Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
No evolution chain to worry about here. Castform is a standalone Pokemon with no compatible partners for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Castform easily from the Indeterminate and Fairy egg groups. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Clear Smog, Disable and 4 more to offspring.
Forecast isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Lum Berry for one-time status cleanse and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Castform fills the special attacker slot reliably. Timid nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Castform Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Amnesia and Clear Smog from the egg pool give Castform something extra. Pair those with Last Resort and Double-Edge for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Finding Castform at moderate rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
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