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No. 0351 · Generation III · Hoenn

Castform

The Weather Pokémon

TL;DR. Castform is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 420. CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.

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CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.

Height0.3 m

Weight0.8 kg

AbilitiesForecast

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 420. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70

Attack 70

Defense 70

Sp. Attack 70

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 70

Total420

420 base stat total, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 64th among Normal-types.

70 base HP, Castform's strongest stat, ranking 65th of 131 Normal-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Castform on Daily Pokémon

Castform was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

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Aug 19, 2026

Pokémon GO

Castform in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Castform reaches 1,632 CP at level 40 and 1,867 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack139

GO Defense139

GO Stamina172

Max CP (L40)1,632

Max CP (L50)1,845

Best buddy (L51)1,867

Raid catch CP 875–932 (L20). Weather boosted 1,094–1,165 (L25).

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Competitive

Castform in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Castform across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #218 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #218 84.3 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Castform.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Castform, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Castform?

Castform is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Castform weak to?

Castform takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Castform resistant to?

Castform is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.

Does Castform evolve?

Castform does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.

What generation is Castform from?

Castform was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0351.

What are Castform's base stats?

Castform has HP 70, Attack 70, Defense 70, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 70, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 420.

What are Castform's abilities?

Castform can have the ability Forecast.

Is Castform legendary or mythical?

No. Castform is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Castform's best stat?

Castform's highest base stat is HP at 70, which ranks 65th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Is Castform good?

Castform has a base stat total of 420, the 562nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 64th among Normal-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Castform as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Castform in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Castform in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Castform in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Castform 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Castform is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Fighting

0× Immune to

Ghost

Comparison

Castform vs. the average Normal-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.

Stat	Castform	Normal avg	Difference
HP	70	77	-7
Attack	70	74	-4
Defense	70	60	+10
Special Attack	70	59	+11
Special Defense	70	64	+6
Speed	70	69	+1
Total	420	403	+17

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Game appearances

Castform appears in 24 games.

Every mainline release where Castform is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun

Gen IX

2026 Pokémon Champions

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Castform in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 11 games have a known habitat.

Black 2, White 2

Unova Route 6

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Hoenn Route 119 Weather Institute

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 17 NortheastAlola Route 17 WestExeggutor IslandHaina DesertLush Jungle NorthLush Jungle SouthLush Jungle WestMalie GardenMount Lanakila OutsideTapu Village

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 17 NortheastAlola Route 17 WestExeggutor IslandHaina DesertLush Jungle NorthLush Jungle SouthLush Jungle WestMalie GardenMount Lanakila BaseMount Lanakila OutsideTapu Village

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