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.
CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
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.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x190-223%KO Brick Break 2x97-114%KO Rock Smash 2x52-62% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 2x183-215%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Vital Throw 2x86-101%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Torchic (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Blaziken builds →Focus Punch 2x183-215%KO Sky Uppercut 2x106-124%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Breloom builds →Focus Punch 2x197-232%KO Dynamic Punch 2x132-155%KO Sky Uppercut 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Medicham builds →Focus Punch 2x106-124%KO High Jump Kick 2x91-108%KO Brick Break 2x54-64% Rock Smash 2x30-35% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x54-64% Arm Thrust 2x16-20% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x53-63% Arm Thrust 2x14-17% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x130-153%KO Revenge 2x55-65% Karate Chop 2x45-55% Rock Smash 2x38-44% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x103-123%KO Vital Throw 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x32-38% Arm Thrust 2x14-17% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x130-153%KO Vital Throw 2x62-73% Revenge 2x54-64% Karate Chop 2x46-54% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x102-121%KO Vital Throw 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x30-35% Arm Thrust 2x13-16% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x133-158%KO Vital Throw 2x64-76% Revenge 2x57-67% Karate Chop 2x45-55% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x105-124%KO Vital Throw 2x52-61% Rock Smash 2x30-36% Arm Thrust 2x12-15% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x190-224%KO Brick Break 2x97-114%KO Rock Smash 2x53-64% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x131-155%KO Cross Chop 2x88-104%KO Submission 2x71-84% Vital Throw 2x62-74% | ||
 Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x81-97% High Jump Kick 2x71-84% Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x108-127%KO Vital Throw 2x52-61% Rock Smash 2x30-36% Arm Thrust 2x13-15% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x188-221%KO Brick Break 2x94-112%KO Rock Smash 2x52-62% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x131-155%KO Cross Chop 2x89-105%KO Submission 2x71-83% Brick Break 2x67-79% | ||
Meditite FightingPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Meditite builds →Focus Punch 2x81-95% High Jump Kick 2x68-81% Brick Break 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Makuhita builds →Focus Punch 2x105-124%KO Brick Break 2x54-64% Vital Throw 2x50-60% Rock Smash 2x30-36% | ||
In Ruby & Sapphire, Heracross can KO Castform with Megahorn (91-107%).
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Castform View Heracross builds →Megahorn91-107%KO Rock Slide38-45% | ||
Ruby & Sapphire 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 22 breeding partners from the Indeterminate and Fairy egg groups. Pass egg moves like Future Sight, Psych Up to offspring.
Ruby & Sapphire Castform Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Forecast supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Castform doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Electric coverage backing it up.
Best Build
Castform best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Weather Ball
- Rain Dance
- Thunder
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Castform's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get coverage across 8 types on top of Facade and Secret Power for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Castform in Ruby & Sapphire
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.
Best Locations to Catch Castform in Ruby & Sapphire
Castform Guide
In Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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 Ruby & Sapphire, Castform has a 420 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Ruby & Sapphire. It works best as a balanced. Weatherball with Leftovers 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 Ruby & Sapphire, 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.
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- 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