Stats & Training
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.
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.
This is Castform’s form when caught in a hailstorm. Its whole body is chilled, and its skin is partially frozen!
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 |
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Kommo-o builds →Sky Uppercut 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x128-151%KO Flying Press 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x75-89% Karate Chop 2x50-60% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 2x158-186%KO Sky Uppercut 2x106-124%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Double Kick 2x39-46% | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x152-180%KO Brick Break 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 2x101-120%KO Submission 2x81-95% Brick Break 2x77-91% Circle Throw 2x61-72% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Hawlucha can KO Castform with High Jump Kick (175-206%).
Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnburden ItemElectricseed NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Castform View Hawlucha builds →Acrobatics37-44% High Jump Kick 2x175-206%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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
Breeding
Breed Castform easily with 52 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Fairy egg groups. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Clear Smog, Cosmic Power and 7 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Castform Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Castform needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make it count, and Forecast adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Weatherball. Fire coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Castform best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Protect
- Ice Beam
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Castform Locations
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.
Castform Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, it depends on your team. Castform at 420 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Normal coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Castform has a 420 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It works best as a balanced. Weatherball with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Normal typing gives Castform 1 resistances plus Ghost immunity. HP at base 70 is the top stat. 420 BST gives it a workable foundation.
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 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