Castform pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
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Name origin

forecast: to predict, esp. weather
form: state or shape (referring to Castform’s ability)

Pokedex data

National №	351
Type	Normal
Species	Weather Pokémon
Height	1′0″ (0.30m)
Weight	1.8 lbs (0.8 kg)
Abilities	Forecast
Local №	142 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 163 (Black 2, White 2)
Japanese	Powarun

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous, Fairy
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	145
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
						2							0

Castform stats

The base stats for Castform are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	70	250 - 344
Attack	70	130 - 262
Defense	70	130 - 262
Sp. Atk	70	130 - 262
Sp. Def	70	130 - 262
Speed	70	130 - 262
Total	420

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby	CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
Sapphire	CASTFORM borrows the power of nature to transform itself into the guises of the sun, rain clouds, and snow clouds. This POKéMON’s feelings change with the weather.
Emerald	It alters its form depending on the weather. Changes in the climate such as the temperature and humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
FireRed LeafGreen	It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
HeartGold SoulSilver	This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
Black 2 White 2	Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.

Evolution chart

Castform does not evolve.

Castform learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
10	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
10	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
10	Powder Snow	Ice	Special	40	100
15	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
20	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
20	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
30	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100
40	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
40	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
40	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85

Castform learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
10	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
10	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
10	Powder Snow	Ice	Special	40	100
20	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
30	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
30	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
30	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
40	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100
50	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80
50	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
50	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85

Castform learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
10	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
10	Water Gun	Water	Special	40	100
10	Powder Snow	Ice	Special	40	100
20	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
20	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
20	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
30	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100

Other generations: III IV V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Castform learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Castform egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Future Sight	Psychic	Special	100	100
Lucky Chant	Normal	Status	-	-
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100
Clear Smog	Poison	Special	50	-
Hex	Ghost	Special	50	100

Castform learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Castform egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Disable	Normal	Status	-	100
Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
Future Sight	Psychic	Special	100	100
Lucky Chant	Normal	Status	-	-
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Castform can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100

Castform can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95
Tailwind	Flying	Status	-	-
Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100
Ominous Wind	Ghost	Special	60	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Castform does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Castform is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Work Up	Normal	Status	-	-
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Castform is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
3	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
7	Hail	Ice	Status	-	-
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100
14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	80	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
72	Avalanche	Ice	Physical	60	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Castform sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
NORMAL
Rainy form
Black/White
NORMAL
Snowy form
Black/White
NORMAL
Sunny form
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
SHINY
Rainy form
Black/White
SHINY
Snowy form
Black/White
SHINY
Sunny form
Black/White

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Where to find Castform

Pearl Diamond	Trophy Garden
Platinum	Trophy Garden
Black 2 White 2	Route 6

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Castform

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Castform stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

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Where to find Castform

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