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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
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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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Castform first appeared on March 30, 2019, during Lotad Limited Research.
- Castform
- Rainy Form
- Sunny and Snowy Form
Competitive
Castform in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Castform across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #227 in the Great League.
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #227 82.7 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
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 |
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
How to get it
How to get Castform.
Every main-series game Castform is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · Shield · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildTrophy Garden
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildLush Jungle, Malie Garden, Tapu Village, Route 17, Haina Desert, Exeggutor Island, Mount Lanakila (SOS Battle in weather)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YTrade
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- One-time encounterWeather Institute (Only one)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- EventDream World
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 6 (rustling grass)
Generation IVObtainableTransfer only
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildTrophy Garden
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTransfer only
- Transferfrom Pokéwalker
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- One-time encounterWeather Institute (Only one)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Pokémon anime
Castform appears in 6 episodes.
From AG083 (2004-07-01) through JN036 (2020-09-06).
TCG Pocket appearances
Castform in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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