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.
Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.
Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x117-139%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% Double Kick 2x40-48% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x165-194%KO Jump Kick 2x126-149%KO Aura Sphere 2x81-95% Drain Punch 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x88-103%KO Rock Smash 2x40-48% Double Kick 2x31-37% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x88-103%KO Rock Smash 2x40-48% Double Kick 2x31-37% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x125-147%KO Brick Break 2x94-112%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% Arm Thrust 2x21-25% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x36-44% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x49-59% Rock Smash 2x36-43% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x147-174%KO Brick Break 2x92-109%KO Rock Smash 2x52-62% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x62-74% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x60-71% Force Palm 2x50-59% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x148-175%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x106-125%KO Brick Break 2x82-97% Wake-Up Slap 2x75-89% Rock Smash 2x44-52% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x106-125%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x35-42% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x59-70% Force Palm 2x49-57% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x87-103%KO Rock Smash 2x40-47% Double Kick 2x31-36% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x87-103%KO Rock Smash 2x40-47% Double Kick 2x31-36% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x149-176%KO Brick Break 2x94-111%KO Rock Smash 2x51-60% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x107-126%KO Hammer Arm 2x107-126%KO Brick Break 2x81-96% Wake-Up Slap 2x76-90% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x107-126%KO Brick Break 2x61-73% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x117-139%KO Rock Smash 2x54-64% Double Kick 2x40-48% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x88-103%KO Rock Smash 2x40-48% Double Kick 2x31-37% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x88-103%KO Rock Smash 2x40-48% Double Kick 2x31-37% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x152-180%KO Brick Break 2x97-114%KO Rock Smash 2x52-62% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x110-130%KO Hammer Arm 2x110-130%KO Brick Break 2x82-97% Wake-Up Slap 2x77-91% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Conkeldurr can KO Castform with Drain Punch (136-160%).
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Castform View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x136-160%KO Mach Punch 2x73-86% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Castform is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool 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 45 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Fairy egg groups. Pass egg moves like Amnesia, Clear Smog, Disable and 4 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Castform Best Moveset
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
Castform best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
- Thunder
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
Black 2 & White 2 Castform Locations
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 to Catch Castform in Black 2 & White 2
Castform Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, Castform has a 420 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Black 2 & White 2. It works best as a balanced. Weatherball with Lum Berry 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 Black 2 & White 2, 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