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 covered in snow. Its body becomes an ice-like material, with a temperature near 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
This is Castform’s form when caught in a hailstorm. Its cold skin is as smooth as ice.
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 |
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Bewear builds →Superpower 2x152-180%KO Hammer Arm 2x126-149%KO Brick Break 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x148-174%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Rock Smash 2x50-60% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Hariyama builds →Close Combat 2x148-174%KO Brick Break 2x93-110%KO Vital Throw 2x86-101%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Primeape builds →Close Combat 2x132-155%KO Cross Chop 2x110-130%KO Brick Break 2x82-97% Karate Chop 2x56-66% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Castform View Machoke builds →Cross Chop 2x106-124%KO Dynamic Punch 2x106-124%KO Submission 2x84-99% Brick Break 2x81-95% | ||
In Sun & 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 | ||
Sun & 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.
Sun & 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. Double-Edge and Body Slam anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Castform Locations
moderate rates across 42 locations for Castform in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Castform in Sun & Moon
42 walking encounters at Lv. 18-45 for Castform across Moon and Sun. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Castform Guide
In Sun & 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 Sun & 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 Sun & Moon, Castform has a 420 base stat total and ranks as D-Tier: outclassed by other options available in Sun & 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 Sun & 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