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'''Castform''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポワルン''' ''Powalen'') is a {{type|Normal}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation III]].


{{PokémonInfobox|
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Castform changes [[#Form data|forms]] depending on the current [[weather]].
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* During clear weather, {{weather|fog}}, a {{weather|sandstorm}}, a {{weather|shadowy aura}}, or outside of battle, it will be in its '''Normal''' form and will be {{type|Normal}}.
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* During {{weather|harsh sunlight}}, it will be in its '''Sunny Form''' and will be {{type|Fire}}.
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* During {{weather|rain}}, it will be in its '''Rainy Form''' and will be {{type|Water}}.
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* During {{weather|hail}}, it will be in its '''Snowy Form''' and will be {{type|Ice}}.
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'''Castform''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ポワルン''' ''Powalen'') is a {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.


While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, it has the ability to [[Form differences#Castform|change forms]] depending on the current [[Weather conditions|weather]].  
(Refer to [[#Form data|Game data→Form data]] for more details.)
* When the weather is calm, or it is exposed to {{weather|fog}}, {{weather|sandstorm}}s, or {{weather|Shadow Sky|dark weather}}, it becomes Normal Castform, and is {{type|Normal}}.
* When it is exposed to {{weather|intense sunlight}}, it becomes Sunny Castform, and is {{type|Fire}}.
* When it is exposed to {{weather|rain}}, it becomes Rainy Castform, and is {{type|Water}}.
* When it is exposed to {{weather|snow or hail}}, it becomes Snowy Castform, and is {{type|Ice}}.


==Biology==
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Castform is an {{pkmn2|artificial}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that changes appearance and attitude based on the weather. Its body is made of cells exactly like those of water molecules, causing its cellular structure to be chemically altered by temperature and humidity. Though not of its free will, Castform uses this ability to protect its tiny body. In its Normal form, it resembles a plain, gray cloud with a single wisp extending from the top of its head.
Castform is an [[artificial Pokémon]] created by the [[Weather Institute]] in [[Hoenn]]. It was designed to help scientists predict the weather, and consequently changes its appearance (and [[elemental type|type]]) when the weather changes.


In its natural state, Castform is small, gray and resembles a cloud. When it is extremely sunny, Castform's lower half becomes pure white while the head turns orange with smaller orange balls surrounding it. This gives Castform's head a shape that is similar to the sun. During rain, Castform's lower half becomes a darker shade of gray. The head is blue, resembling a drop of rain. In hail or snowy weather, Castform's head turns purplish-blue. The rest of of the body changes into a mint green {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}} that also appears to resemble a decorative ice sculpture. Castform does not have a form for sandstorms or fog.
Regardless of the form it takes, it will always have a large, spherical head and a lighter-colored mask-like marking over its eyes. Various experiments were conducted to change its form in artificial conditions, but all have failed. In [[Generation III]], {{m|Weather Ball}} was its [[signature move]]. Despite its man-made origins, it can be found in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Grassland Pokémon|grassland areas}}.


In all forms, Castform has markings around its eyes similar to a pair of {{wp|sunglasses}}.
Castform is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Forecast}} as an [[Ability]].


====Gender differences====
===Forms===
None.
Castform has three alternate forms: Sunny Form, Rainy Form, and Snowy Form.


====Special abilities====
Under harsh sunlight, it takes on its Sunny Form. Its lower half becomes pure white, while the head turns orange has develops small orange spheres around it. This gives it the overall appearance of the sun above a small cloud. Its skin glows and dries, and becomes hot to the touch.
Castform has the aforementioned ability to change its form with the weather (although it lacks forms for {{weather|sandstorm}}s, {{weather|fog}} and {{weather|Shadow Sky}}). In normal weather, sandstorms, fog and Shadow Sky, Castform is {{type|Normal}} normal form; in {{weather|sunny}} weather, it is in its {{type|Fire}} Sunny Form; in {{weather|rain}}, it is in its {{type|Water}} Rainy Form; in {{weather|hail}}, it is in its {{type|Ice}} Snowy Form.  


Castform is capable of learning many {{t|Fire}}-, {{t|Water}}-, {{t|Ice}}- and {{type|Normal}} moves. Castform is one of the few Pokémon that can learn {{m|Weather Ball}}.
When it is soaked in rain, it takes on its Rainy Form. It has a dark gray lower half resembling a storm cloud. The head turns blue and resembles a raindrop. Its body is soft and slippery and seeps with water when compressed.


===Behavior===
When it is hit by hail, it takes on its Snowy Form. Its head turns purplish-blue. The rest of the body changes into the shape of a mint green, {{wp|cumulonimbus cloud}}. Its body becomes a smooth ice-like material, partially frozen measuring temperatures near {{tt|23 degrees Fahrenheit|−5 degrees Celsius}}.
This Pokémon's feelings change with the weather.
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| {{color|000|Sunny Form}}
===Diet===
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==In the anime==
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0351Castform.png|100px]]
[[File:{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=AG083|1=Sunny Castform|2=Rain Castform|3=Snowy Castform}}.png|thumb|right|200px|A {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=normal|1=Sunny|2=Rainy|3=Snowy}} form Castform in the anime]]
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0351Castform-Sunny.png|100px]]
 
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0351Castform-Rainy.png|100px]]
===Major appearances===
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:0351Castform-Snowy.png|100px]]
A Castform from the [[Weather Institute]] changed into various forms in ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]''.
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===Minor appearances===
A Castform made an appearance in ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'' as one of the random Pokémon Spoink used to replace its lost pearl.
 
A Castform appeared in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]''.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG083|Castform|Ash's Pokédex|Castform, the Weather Pokémon. Castform is able to {{a|Forecast|transform its appearance depending on the weather}}. It uses the power of nature to transform in order to protect its small body.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|''Advanced Generation''|Hoenn}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Popo{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=|1=_Forecast Sunny|2=_Forecast Rainy|3=_Forecast Snowy}}.png|thumb|right|200px|A {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=normal|1=Sunny|2=Rainy|3=Snowy}} form Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
 
A Castform, nicknamed Popo, belongs to {{adv|Ruby}} in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. Previously, she belonged to [[Mr. Stone]], who was injured in an attack by [[Team Aqua]]. Popo was then given to [[Gabby and Ty]] to be cared for while he was being healed. She later decided to travel with Ruby when he began traveling with the reporters because she was lonely. Until he was reunited with {{p|Ralts|Ruru}}, Popo was Ruby's Smart [[contest]] Pokémon.
 
===Pokédex entries===
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS189]]|This Pokémon changes its form according to the weather. It has learned to protect its small body using the powers of the nature.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Castform (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
Castform was featured as one of the Pokémon released from a Poké Ball in the demo of [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] that appeared at Jumpfesta.


==Game data==
==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/NE|{{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}}}
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{{Dex/Form|Snowy Form}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Castform Sea]], [[Rayquaza Sea]], [[Celebi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=[[Zaffiro Coast|Zaffiro Coast: Stage 648]] <small>('''Sunny Form''')</small><br>[[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 658]] <small>('''Snowy Form''')</small><br>[[Marron Trail|Marron Trail: Stage 664]] <small>('''Rainy Form''')</small><br>Event: ''{{DL|Daily Pokémon|The Daily Pokémon (#6)}}'' <small>('''Normal''')</small><br>Event: ''[[Daily Pokémon#Special Daily Pokémon (second release)|Special Daily Pokémon]]'' <small>(Second release; Winking; '''Normal''')</small>}}
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===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=Normal|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice}}
 
|rse1=Mystic Water|rse1type=Type-enhancing item|rse1rar=100
{{HeldItems/header|type=Normal}}
}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ruby|Sapphire|tcolor1=fff|tcolor2=fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Items1|Mystic Water|100|rows=10}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Emerald|tcolor=fff|Pokémon Emerald Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Diamond|Pearl|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Versions}}
{{HeldItems/Games1|Platinum|Pokémon Platinum Version}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Black 2|White 2|tcolor1=FFF|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Omega Ruby|Alpha Sapphire|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sun|Moon|Pokémon Sun and Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Ultra Sun|Ultra Moon|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Sword|Shield|tcolor1=FFF|tcolor2=FFF|Pokémon Sword and Shield}}
{{HeldItems/Games2|Brilliant Diamond|Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats
type={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=Normal|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice}} |
|type=Normal
HP=    70 |
|HP=    70
Attack= 70 |
|Attack= 70
Defense=70 |
|Defense=70
SpAtk=  70 |
|SpAtk=  70
SpDef=  70 |
|SpDef=  70
Speed=  70 }}
|Speed=  70}}


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
|type={{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=Normal|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice}}
|type=Normal
|Speed=4
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=4
|SpeedMax=4
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}}
}}


===Type effectiveness===
====Normal====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Normal
|Normal=  100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=  100
|Poison=  100
|Ground=  100
|Rock=    100
|Bug=    100
|Ghost=    0
|Steel=  100
|Fire=    100
|Water=  100
|Grass=  100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice=    100
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=    100
|Fairy=  100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}


{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
====Sunny Form====
|
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Fire
|Normal=  100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=  100
|Poison=  100
|Ground=  200
|Rock=    200
|Bug=     50
|Ghost=  100
|Steel=    50
|Fire=     50
|Water=  200
|Grass=    50
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice=      50
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=    100
|Fairy=    50}}


===Type effectiveness===
====Rainy Form====
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=collapsible|expandable}}"
{{TypeEffectiveness
|  
|type1=Water
====Normal====
|Normal=  100
|Fighting=100
|Flying=  100
|Poison=  100
|Ground=  100
|Rock=    100
|Bug=    100
|Ghost=  100
|Steel=    50
|Fire=    50
|Water=    50
|Grass=  200
|Electric=200
|Psychic= 100
|Ice=      50
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=    100
|Fairy=  100}}
 
====Snowy Form====
{{TypeEffectiveness
|type1=Ice
|Normal=  100
|Fighting=200
|Flying=  100
|Poison=  100
|Ground=  100
|Rock=    200
|Bug=    100
|Ghost=  100
|Steel=  200
|Fire=    200
|Water=  100
|Grass=  100
|Electric=100
|Psychic= 100
|Ice=      50
|Dragon=  100
|Dark=    100
|Fairy=  100}}
 
===Learnset===
Castform is available in {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
 
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/8|Castform|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/level8|1|Tackle|Normal|Physical|40|100|35||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|10|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|15|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/level8|20|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/level8|25|Weather Ball|Normal|Special|50|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|35|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/level8|45|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/levelf/8|Castform|Normal|Normal|3}}
 
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/8|Castform|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM03|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM10|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM34|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|60|100|25||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM49|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM58|Endure|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM72|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|90|20||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM82|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|85|15||}}
{{learnlist/tm8|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}
{{learnlist/tmf/8|Castform|Normal|Normal|3}}
 
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/8|Castform|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0202|Wobbuffet}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}{{MSP/H|0316|Gulpin}}{{MSP/H|0317|Swalot}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}|Amnesia|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0109|Koffing}}{{MSP/H|0110|Weezing}}{{MSP/H|0218|Slugma}}{{MSP/H|0219|Magcargo}}|Clear Smog|Poison|Special|50|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0035|Clefairy}}{{MSP/H|0036|Clefable}}|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0039|Jigglypuff}}{{MSP/H|0040|Wigglytuff}}{{MSP/H|0088|Grimer}}{{MSP/H|0089|Muk}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}|Disable|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0280|Ralts}}{{MSP/H|0281|Kirlia}}{{MSP/H|0282|Gardevoir}}{{MSP/H|0475|Gallade}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0303|Mawile}}|Guard Swap|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|*|}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0092|Gastly}}{{MSP/H|0093|Haunter}}{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}{{MSP/H|0200|Misdreavus}}{{MSP/H|0429|Mismagius}}{{MSP/H|0353|Shuppet}}{{MSP/H|0354|Banette}}{{MSP/H|0355|Duskull}}{{MSP/H|0356|Dusclops}}{{MSP/H|0477|Dusknoir}}{{MSP/H|0425|Drifloon}}{{MSP/H|0426|Drifblim}}{{MSP/H|0442|Spiritomb}}|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||}}
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP/H|0094|Gengar}}|Reflect Type|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Castform|Normal|Normal|3}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/8|Castform|Normal|Normal|3}}
{{learnlist/tutor8null}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/8|Castform|Normal|Normal|3}}
 
===Side game data===
====Normal Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=351|acquisition=Catch}}
{{Spindata/Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=351|rarity=Common}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=351
|body=1
|rate=7.4
|area=Thunder Meadow
|P1=My appearance changes with the power of nature.
|P2=My health is down to half already...
|P3=I'm helpless... I have almost no power left...
|PL=Yay! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=351
|body=4
|rate=6.4
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=351
|coset=21
|conto={{p|Aromatisse}}, {{p|Aurorus}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Aurorus}}
|P1=I change my appearance with the weather! {{a|Cloud Nine}}, and I'm back to normal! ♪
|P2=What…is the weather like…today?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=351
|walk=2.08
|hp=53
|attack=74
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=351|bttype=Normal
|power=1
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=351|num=561
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Cloud Clear+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears away three black-cloud disruptions.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=351Winking|num=561
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Block Smash+
|skilldesc=Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.
}}
|-
|-
|
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=351
{{Type effectiveness|
|buddy=5
type1=normal |
|candy=Castform
Normal= 100 |
|hatch=N/A
Fighting=200 |
|evolution=N/A
Flying= 100 |
|stamina=172
Poison= 100 |
|attack=139
Ground= 100 |
|defense=139
Rock=    100 |
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Hex}}
Bug=    100 |
|special={{m|Hurricane}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Normal), Weather Ball (Rock){{tt|*|From March 30, 2019 onward}}
Ghost=    0 |
}}
Steel=  100 |
|}


Fire=    100 |
Water=  100 |
Grass=  100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=    100 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|1=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====Sunny Form====
====Sunny Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}}
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S
|body=1
|rate=7.4
|area=Thunder Meadow
|P1=My appearance changes with the power of nature.
|P2=My health is down to half already...
|P3=I'm helpless... I have almost no power left...
|PL=Yay! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S
|body=4
|rate=6.4
|IQ=G
}}
|-
|-
|
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S
{{Type effectiveness|
|coset=21
type1=fire |
|conto={{p|Aromatisse}}, {{p|Aurorus}}
Normal= 100 |
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Aurorus}}
Fighting=100 |
|P1=I change my appearance with the weather! {{a|Cloud Nine}}, and I'm back to normal! ♪
Flying= 100 |
|P2=What…is the weather like…today?
Poison= 100 |
}}
Ground= 200 |
|-
Rock=   200 |
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire
Bug=     50 |
|att=2
Ghost=   100 |
|def=3
Steel=   50 |
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S
|walk=2.08
|hp=53
|attack=74
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S|stype=Fire|num=561
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Burn+
|skilldesc=Rarely leaves the foe burned for an even longer period of time.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|hatch=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=139
|defense=139
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Ember}}
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Fire){{tt|*|From March 30, 2019 onward}}
}}
|}


Fire=    50 |
Water=  200 |
Grass=    50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=      50 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|2=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====Rainy Form====
====Rainy Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}}
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=351R
|body=1
|rate=7.4
|area=Thunder Meadow
|P1=My appearance changes with the power of nature.
|P2=My health is down to half already...
|P3=I'm helpless... I have almost no power left...
|PL=Yay! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=351R
|body=4
|rate=6.4
|IQ=G
}}
|-
|-
|
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Water|ndex=351R
{{Type effectiveness|
|coset=21
type1=water |
|conto={{p|Aromatisse}}, {{p|Aurorus}}
Normal= 100 |
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Aurorus}}
Fighting=100 |
|P1=I change my appearance with the weather! {{a|Cloud Nine}}, and I'm back to normal! ♪
Flying= 100 |
|P2=What…is the weather like…today?
Poison= 100 |
}}
Ground= 100 |
|-
Rock=   100 |
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water
Bug=     100 |
|att=2
Ghost=   100 |
|def=3
Steel=   50 |
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Water|ndex=351R
|walk=2.08
|hp=53
|attack=74
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=351R|stype=Water|num=561
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Downpour
|skilldesc=Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=351R
|buddy=5
|evolution=N/A
|hatch=N/A
|stamina=172
|attack=139
|defense=139
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Water Gun}}
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Water){{tt|*|From March 30, 2019 onward}}
}}
|}


Fire=    50 |
Water=    50 |
Grass=  200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=      50 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====Snowy Form====
====Snowy Form====
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}}
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H
|body=1
|rate=7.4
|area=Thunder Meadow
|P1=My appearance changes with the power of nature.
|P2=My health is down to half already...
|P3=I'm helpless... I have almost no power left...
|PL=Yay! I leveled up!
}}
|-
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H
|body=4
|rate=6.4
|IQ=G
}}
|-
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H
|coset=21
|conto={{p|Aromatisse}}, {{p|Aurorus}}
|recruitment=Introduced by {{p|Aurorus}}
|P1=I change my appearance with the weather! {{a|Cloud Nine}}, and I'm back to normal! ♪
|P2=What…is the weather like…today?
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ice
|att=2
|def=3
|speed=3
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H
|walk=2.08
|hp=53
|attack=74
|defense=53
|speed=60
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H|stype=Ice|num=561
|min=60
|max=105
|raisemaxlevel=5
|skill=Chill
|skilldesc=Delays your opponent's disruptions.
}}
|-
|-
|
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H
{{Type effectiveness|
|buddy=5
type1=ice |
|evolution=N/A
Normal= 100 |
|hatch=N/A
Fighting=200 |
|stamina=172
Flying= 100 |
|attack=139
Poison=  100 |
|defense=139
Ground= 100 |
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Powder Snow}}
Rock=    200 |
|special={{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Ice){{tt|*|From March 30, 2019 onward}}
Bug=     100 |
}}
Ghost=  100 |
Steel=   200 |
 
Fire=    200 |
Water=  100 |
Grass=   100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice=      50 |
Dragon=  100 |
Dark=    100 }}
|}
|}


===Learnset===
===Form data===
Castform has four interchangeable forms, which it switches between based on the [[weather]] in {{pkmn|battle}}s and {{pkmn|Contest}}s, due to its [[Ability]] {{a|Forecast}}. Each of its forms has a different [[type]] to match the weather. Castform was the first Pokémon to have interchangeable forms.


====By [[level|leveling up]]====
By default, Castform is in its Normal form and is {{type|Normal}}. It is always in this form outside of battles and contests. It begins battles in this form and reverts to this form if [[Recall|withdrawn]]. It has this form in any weather that does not trigger another form, or if the weather has its effects negated by an active Ability. In [[harsh sunlight]], Forecast changes Castform into its Sunny Form, which is {{type|Fire}}. In [[rain]], Forecast changes Castform into its Rainy Form, which is {{type|Water}}. In {{weather|hail}}, Forecast changes Castform into its Snowy Form, which is {{type|Ice}}.
{{learnlist/levelh|Castform|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=Normal|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice}}|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=Normal|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice}}|5|3}}
{{learnlist/level5|Start|Tackle|Normal|Physical|50|100|35||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/level5|10|Water Gun|Water|Special|40|100|25||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|2='''|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|2='''|''}}}}}}
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====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
In Generations {{gen|III}} and {{gen|IV}}, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will remain in its current form (regardless of the weather). From [[Generation V]] onward, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will revert to its Normal form (regardless of the weather).
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{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10}}
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{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15}}
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{{learnlist/tm5|TM45|Attract|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM46|Thief|Dark|Physical|40|100|10}}
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{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM55|Scald|Water|Special|80|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|2='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0='''|''}}}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15}}
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10}}
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====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
Castform's {{m|Weather Ball}} will usually receive {{STAB}} in any of its forms, except in a sandstorm, under {{m|Shadow Sky}}, or if it loses {{a|Forecast}}.
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====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
Castform's forms cannot be viewed in the forms section of the {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} Pokédex, nor do they appear on the field in {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}. All of Castform's forms will appear in the forms section of the HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex upon obtaining one, even if it never transformed.
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===={{pkmn|Dream World}}-only moves====
Prior to [[Generation VIII]], unlike most Pokémon with [[form]] differences, Castform's alternate forms had no {{Shiny}} variations of their own, so only the Normal form of a Shiny Castform would look different. Its Shiny forms were first seen in {{g|HOME}}; they first became directly obtainable in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (though they were also released in {{g|GO}} starting March 24, 2021<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/weather-week-2021/?hl=en Therian Forme Thundurus brings rain and wind to Weather Week!]</ref>).
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{{learnlist/event5|{{pkmn|Dream World}}|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|2='''|''}}}}
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===Side game data===
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pinballrs=Catch |
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rarity=Common |
Dungeon=yes |
body=1 |
rate=7.4 |
area=Thunder Meadow |
P1=My appearance changes with the power of nature. |
P2=My health is down to half already... |
P3=I'm helpless... I have almost no power left... |
PL=Yay! I leveled up! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=4 |
rate2=6.4 |
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===Evolution===
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
===Sprites===
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==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Totem Ally Castform.png|thumb|250px|A Normal Castform in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
====Major appearances====
Castform debuted in ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]'', under the ownership of [[Bart]]. It changed into all of its forms during the episode.
 
In ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', an {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Ally Castform}} battled {{Ash}} alongside a {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Totem Lurantis}} during the [[Lush Jungle]] trial. It was defeated by a {{m|Tackle}} from {{AP|Rowlet}}. Besides its Normal form, it also took on its Sunny Form.
 
In ''[[SM041|Mounting an Electrifying Charge!]]'', a Castform used its weather-changing abilities to create rain and snow obstacles during the [[Charjabug race]].
 
====Minor appearances====
A Castform appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
 
In ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'', {{OBP|Spoink|recurring}} mistook a Castform for its lost pearl.
 
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Castform appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''.
 
In ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Castform attended the [[Ever Grande Conference]].
 
In ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken!]]'', a Coordinator's Castform competed in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{isl|Chrysanthemum}} {{pkmn|Contest}} while in its Sunny Form.
 
A Trainer's Castform appeared in ''[[SM141|Exhibition Unmasked!]]''.
 
In ''[[SM144|From Z to Shining Z!]]'', a Trainer's Castform watched the battle between [[Ash's Pikachu]] and {{DL|Guardian deities (anime)|Tapu Koko}}.
 
A Trainer's Sunny Form Castform appeared in ''[[JN036|Making Battles in the Sand!]]''.
 
<gallery>
Totem Ally Castform Sunny Form.png|A Sunny Form Castform in the anime
Rainy Castform.png|A Rainy Form Castform in the anime
Snowy Castform.png|A Snowy Form Castform in the anime
</gallery>
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexbody|AG083|Castform|Ash's Pokédex|Castform, the Weather Pokémon. Castform is able to {{a|Forecast|transform its appearance depending on the weather}}. It uses the power of nature to transform in order to protect its small body.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Hoenn}}
{{Animedexheader|Alola}}
{{Animedexbody|SM035|Castform|Rotom Pokédex|Castform, the Weather Pokémon. A {{t|Normal}} type. Castform has learned to use the power of nature to protect its small body.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
 
===Pokémon Generations===
[[File:Castform PG.png|thumb|250px|Castform in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
In ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', a Castform was working at [[TV Mauville]] as a weather forecaster, an allusion to its weather-based abilities.
{{-}}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Fofo.png|thumb|right|200px|A Normal Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
{{main|Fofo}}
{{adv|Ruby}}'s Castform, [[nickname]]d Fofo, debuted in ''[[PS188|Lombre Larceny]]''. Previously, she belonged to [[Mr. Stone]], who was injured in an attack by [[Team Aqua]]. Fofo was then given to [[Gabby and Ty]] to be cared for while he was being healed. She later decided to travel with Ruby when he began traveling with the reporters because she was lonely. Until he was reunited with [[Rara]], Fofo was Ruby's go to {{OBP|Smart|condition}} Contest Pokémon.
 
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
In ''[[PASM14|Flash and Cosmog's Secret]]'', two Ally Castform helped a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Lurantis}} fight {{adv|Moon}}.
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
Fofo Forecast Sunny.png|A Sunny Form Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
Fofo Forecast Rainy.png|A Rainy Form Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
Fofo Forecast Snowy.png|A Snowy Form Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
</gallery>
 
====Pokédex entries====
{{Mangadexheader}}
{{Mangadexbody|Pokémon Adventures|[[PS189]]|This Pokémon changes its form according to the weather. It has learned to protect its small body using the powers of the nature.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}}
{{Mangadexfooter}}
 
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
[[File:Castform PMRS.png|thumb|200px|A Normal Castform in [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]]]
A Castform appeared in ''[[PMRS22|Descent Of The Weather God!!]]'', where it showed its ability of transforming into many forms depending on the current weather.
<gallery>
Castform Sunny Form PMRS.png|A Sunny Form Castform in [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]
Castform Rainy Form PMRS.png|A Rainy Form Castform in [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]
Castform Snowy Form PMRS.png|A Snowy Form Castform in [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]
</gallery>
{{-}}
 
==In the TCG==
{{main|Castform (TCG)}}
 
==Other appearances==
{{incomplete|section|image}}
Castform was featured as one of the Pokémon released from a Poké Ball in the demo of [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] that appeared at {{wp|Jump Festa}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Castform's weather-based transformations are the same color whether or not it is {{Shiny}}.
* Castform is the lightest {{Type|Normal}} Pokémon.
* When Castform undergoes a weather-based transformation, the graphical interlude is the same as that of a Pokémon using the move {{m|Transform}}.
* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky]], Castform has a body size of 4, despite it being a body size 1 in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team}} and having the same in-game sprite in Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness. This is due to all 4 forms of Castform's sprites being loaded into the game's memory at once, meaning that it is the equivalent of 4 Pokémon with a body size of 1 each in terms of memory. <!-- This last sentence previously got removed as "baseless speculation." Proof can be found here: https://imgur.com/a/HisyLk8 -->
* It is the only Pokémon able to learn both {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Water Gun}}, as well as the only Pokémon able to learn both {{m|Ember}} and {{m|Powder Snow}}.
* Before [[Generation VII]], Castform's Normal form was classified by Pokédex color sorting as white.
** It is also the only Pokémon to learn both {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Hydro Pump}} by level up, as well as the only Pokémon to learn both {{m|Fire Blast}} and {{m|Blizzard}} by level up.
* Castform is the only Normal-type Pokémon in the {{egg3|Amorphous}}.
* No other Pokémon have same dual [[egg group]] as Castform. In this case, both in {{egg|Fairy}} and {{egg|Amorphous}} are unique.
* Sunny Form Castform is tied with {{form|Rotom|Heat}} {{p|Rotom}}, {{p|Litwick}}, and {{p|Scorbunny}} for the [[List of Pokémon by height|shortest]] {{type|Fire}} Pokémon.
* Castform will not transform in {{weather|fog}}, during a {{weather|sandstorm}} or in {{weather|Shadow Sky}}.
** Snowy Form Castform is tied with Frost Rotom and {{p|Snom}} for the shortest {{type|Ice}} Pokémon.
** However, in {{g|Mystery Dungeon}}, fog transforms it into its Rain form.
** Weather Ball will become a {{type|Rock}} move in a sandstorm and a {{type|???}} move in Shadow Sky, despite Castform not having an elemental form for it.
* Castform's Weather Ball will always receive [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]], even when its form is changed, except in a sandstorm or Shadow Sky, or if it loses its ability.
** Castform is the only Pokémon to receive this benefit from Weather Ball.
* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness]], Castform is a body size 4 despite it being a body size 1 in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|first Mystery Dungeon games]] and its in-game sprite still being the same size in the second Mystery Dungeon games. This is probably for game balance reasons.
* Castform's weather-based transformations cannot be viewed in the forms section of the {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} Pokédex, nor do they appear on the field in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. They do, however, appear in the forms section of the HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex.
* Despite being noted for learning many moves that take advantage of or influence the weather, Castform cannot learn {{m|Mist}}, {{m|Haze}}, {{m|Heat Wave}} or {{m|Hurricane}}.
* Due to its Snow-cloud form, Castform is the first pure {{type2|Ice}} Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.


===Origin===
===Origin===
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Castform}}
{{Bulbanews|On the Origin of Species: Castform}}
It appears to be intended to resemble and act like a living cloud. Its ability to change shape and type depending on the weather condition makes similar to a {{wp|weather balloon}}. It's also similar both in concept and design to a {{wp|teru teru bozu}}, a Japanese charm doll used to wish for good weather.
Castform resembles a living {{wp|cloud}} and acts like weather in general, but it may also be based on a {{wp|weather balloon}}. It is similar in both concept and design to a ''{{wp|teru teru bōzu}}'', a Japanese charm doll used to wish for good weather. Its forms and their types may have originated from the English saying "rain, hail, or shine". Its shape of a large sphere with two smaller orbs resembles an H<sub>2</sub>O molecule, matching how it is said to be composed of molecules similar to water.
 
Conceptually, Castform may also draw inspiration from or be intended to contrast with the {{wp|weather rock}} concept. These are stones jokingly hung up as a low tech way to tell the weather. They are intended to parody the poor forecasting of more complicated modern instruments. Given Castform's artificial origins and design to predict weather, but failure to transform until after the weather is already present, it may be comparable to the opposite extreme of a weather rock.
 
The Sunny Form looks like the {{wp|Sun}} on a cloud, the Rainy Form resembles a droplet of rain on a dark cloud, and the Snowy Form looks like a gust of wind or an ice cream cone.


===Name origin===
====Name origin====
Castform's name seems to be a combination of ''forecast'', predict the weather, and ''transform'' or just ''form'', referring to its ability to change form depending on the weather. The German and French names refer to this as well.
Castform may be a combination of ''forecast'' (the prediction of weather) and ''transform'' or ''form'' (referring to its ability to change form depending on the weather).


''Powalen'' may be a combination of 天気予報 ''tenkiyohō'', weather forecast, and 変わる ''kawaru'', to change or transform.
Powalen may be a combination of ポワン ''powan'' (onomatopoeia of a sudden transformation, similar to "poof" in English) and 変わる ''kawaru'' (to change or transform).


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja=ポワルン ''Powalen''|jameaning=From {{tt|ポワン ''powan''|onomatopoeia of a sudden transformation, similar to 'poof' in English}} and {{tt|変わる ''kawaru''|to change or transform}}
|
|fr=Morphéo|frmeaning=From ''{{tt|morphế|Greek for form}}'' and ''{{tt|météo|weather}}''
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 4}}|0=Normal|1=Fire|2=Water|3=Ice}} color light}};"
|es=Castform|esmeaning=Same as English name
|- align=center
|de=Formeo|demeaning=From ''Form'' and ''{{tt|Meteorologie|meteorology}}''
! class="roundytl" | Language
|it=Castform|itmeaning=Same as English name
! Name
|ko=캐스퐁 ''Castpong''|komeaning=Transcription of English name
! class="roundytr" | Name Origin
|zh_cmn=飄浮泡泡 / 飘浮泡泡 ''Piāofúpàopào''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>漂浮泡泡 ''Piāofúpàopào''{{tt|*|Anime, manga}}|zh_cmnmeaning=From {{tt|飄浮 ''piāofú''|drifting}} and {{tt|泡泡 ''pàopào''|bubble}}<br>From {{tt|漂浮 ''piāofú''|floating}} and {{tt|泡泡 ''pàopào''|bubble}}
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|zh_yue=飄浮泡泡 ''Pīufàuhpóuhpóuh''{{tt|*|Games}}<br>漂浮泡泡 ''Pīufàuhpóuhpóuh''{{tt|*|Anime, manga}}|zh_yuemeaning=From {{tt|飄浮 ''pīufàuh''|drifting}} and {{tt|泡泡 ''póuhpóuh''|bubble}}<br>From {{tt|漂浮 ''pīufàuh''|floating}} and {{tt|泡泡 ''póuhpóuh''|bubble}}
| [[List of German Pokémon names|German]]
|hi=मौसमर ''Mausamar''|himeaning=From {{tt|मौसम ''mausam''|season/weather}}
| Formeo
|th=โปวาลุน ''Powalun''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
| From ''form''.
|vi=Powalen|vimeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
}}
| [[List of French Pokémon names|French]]
{{left clear}}
| Morphéo
<div style="display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 4px">
| From ''morph'' and ''{{tt|météo|weather forecast}}''.
<div>
|- style="background:#FFF;"
''Normal<br>Normal Form ({{pkmn|GO}})''
| [[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]
{{langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
| 캐스퐁 ''Caspong''
|ja=ポワルンのすがた ''{{tt|Powalen no Sugata|Castform Form}}''
|  
|zh_yue=飄浮泡泡的樣子 ''{{tt|Pīufàuhpóuhpóuh-dīk Yeuhngjí|Castform Form}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|zh_cmn=飄浮泡泡的樣子 / 飘浮泡泡的样子 ''{{tt|Piāofúpàopào-de Yàngzi|Castform Form}}''
| class="roundybl" | [[List of Chinese Pokémon names|Chinese (Taiwan)]]
|fr=Forme de Morphéo<br>Forme Normale ({{pkmn|GO}})
| 漂浮泡泡 ''Piāo Fú Pào Pào''
|de=Formeo<br>Normalform ({{pkmn|GO}})
| class="roundybr" | "Floating puff/bubble".
|hi=नॉर्मल फ़ॉर्म ''Normal Form''
|}
|id=Wujud Castform ({{pkmn|GO}})
|-
|it=Forma Castform
|}
|ko=캐스퐁의 모습 ''{{tt|Castpong Moseup|Castform Form}}''
<br clear="left">
|pt=Forma Normal
|ru=Обычная форма ''Obychnaya forma''
|es=Forma de Castform<br>Forma Normal ({{pkmn|GO}})<br>Normal{{sup/4|HGSS}}{{sup/5|BWB2W2}}
|th=ฟอร์มปกติ ''Form Pokti'' ({{pkmn|GO}})<br>ร่างปกติ ''Rang Pokti'' ([https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/th/6-pokemon-go/faq/2787-sending-pokemon-to-pokemon-home/ GO FAQ])
|tr=Normal Formu
|vi=Bình thường}}</div>
<div>
''Sunny Form<br>Sunny Castform (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}})<br>Sun Form ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Pokédex|DP Pokédex]])''
{{langtable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{fire color dark}}
|ja={{ruby|太陽|たいよう}}の{{ruby|姿|すがた}} ''{{tt|Taiyō no Sugata|Sun Form}}''
|zh_yue=太陽的樣子 ''{{tt|Taaiyèuhng-dīk Yeuhngjí|Sun Form}}''
|zh_cmn=太陽的樣子 / 太阳的样子 ''{{tt|Tàiyáng-de Yàngzi|Sun Form}}''
|fi=Aurinkomuoto
|fr=Forme Solaire<br>Morpheo Soleil (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}}/{{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})
|de=Sonnenform<br>Sonnen-Formeo (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}})
|hi=सन फ़ॉर्म ''Sun Form''
|id=Wujud Matahari (TCG, {{pkmn|GO}})<br>Bentuk Cerah (official site)
|it=Forma Sole<br>Castform Sole (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}})
|ko=태양의 모습 ''{{tt|Taeyang-ui Moseup|Sun Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Cerah
|pl=Forma Słoneczna
|pt=Forma Ensolarada
|ru=Солнечная форма ''Solnechnaya forma''
|es=Forma Sol<br>Forma Fuego (TCG: {{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})
|th=ร่างพระอาทิตย์ ''Rang Phraathit''
|tr=Güneşli Formu
|vi=Mặt trời}}</div>
<div>
''Rainy Form<br>Rain Form (TCG: {{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})<br>Rain Castform (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}})<br>Rain Water Form ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Pokédex|DP Pokédex]])''
{{langtable|color={{water color}}|bordercolor={{water color dark}}
|ja={{ruby|雨水|あまみず}}の{{ruby|姿|すがた}} ''{{tt|Amamizu no Sugata|Rainwater Form}}''
|zh_yue=雨水的樣子 ''{{tt|Yúhséui-dīk Yeuhngjí|Rainwater Form}}''
|zh_cmn=雨水的樣子 / 雨水的样子 ''{{tt|Yǔshuǐ-de Yàngzi|Rainwater Form}}''
|fr=Forme Eau de Pluie<br>Morpheo Pluie (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}}/{{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})
|de=Regenform<br>Regen-Formeo (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}})
|hi=रेन वॉटर फ़ॉर्म ''Rain Water Form''
|id=Wujud Air Hujan (TCG, {{pkmn|GO}})<br>Bentuk Hujan (official site)
|it=Forma Pioggia<br>Castform Pioggia (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}})
|ko=빗방울의 모습 ''{{tt|Bitbangur-ui Moseup|Raindrop Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Hujan
|pt=Forma Chuvosa
|ru=Дождевая форма ''Dozhdevaya forma''
|es=Forma Lluvia<br>Forma Agua (TCG: {{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})
|th=ร่างสายฝน ''Rang Saifon''
|tr=Yağmurlu Formu
|vi=Hạt mưa}}</div>
<div>
''Snowy Form<br>Snow-cloud Form (TCG: {{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})<br>Snow-cloud Castform (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}})<br>Snow Cloud Form ([[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Pokédex|DP Pokédex]])''
{{langtable|color={{ice color}}|bordercolor={{ice color dark}}
|ja={{ruby|雪雲|ゆきぐも}}の{{ruby|姿|すがた}} ''{{tt|Yukiguma no Sugata|Snow Cloud Form}}''
|zh_yue=雪雲的樣子 ''{{tt|Syutwàhn-dīk Yeuhngjí|Snow Cloud Form}}''
|zh_cmn=雪雲的樣子 / 雪云的样子 ''{{tt|Xuěyún-de Yàngzi|Snow Cloud Form}}''
|fr=Forme Blizzard<br>Morpheo Neige (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}}/{{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})
|de=Schneeform<br>Schneewolkenform (TCG: {{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})<br>Schneewolken-Formeo (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}})
|hi=स्नो क्लाउड फ़ॉर्म ''Snow Cloud Form''
|id=Wujud Awan Salju (TCG, {{pkmn|GO}})<br>Bentuk Salju (official site)
|it=Forma Nuvola di Neve<br>Forma Neve (TCG: {{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})<br>Castform Neve (TCG: {{TCG|EX Hidden Legends|HL}}/{{TCG|EX Delta Species|DS}})
|ko=설운의 모습 ''{{tt|Seorun-ui Moseup|Snow Cloud Form}}''
|ms=Bentuk Salji
|pt=Forma Nevada
|ru=Снежная форма ''Snezhnaya forma''
|es=Forma Nieve<br>Forma Hielo (TCG: {{TCG|Legends Awakened|LA}})
|th=ร่างเมฆหิมะ ''Rang Mekhima''
|tr=Karlı Formu
|vi=Mây tuyết}}</div>
</div>
{{-}}
 
==Related articles==
*[[Fofo]]
* [[Artificial Pokémon]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
 
==References==
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==External links==
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Latest revision as of 01:21, 5 September 2024

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Castform (disambiguation).
Castform
Weather Pokémon 		ポワルン
Powalen
#0351
Normal
Normal
Sunny Form
Sunny Form 		Rainy Form
Rainy Form 		Snowy Form
Snowy Form
Snowy Form
Snowy Form

Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Normal Unknown
Normal
Fire Unknown
Sunny Form
Water Unknown
Rainy Form
Ice Unknown
Snowy Form
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Ability
Forecast Cacophony
Sunny Form 		Cacophony
Rainy Form 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Hidden Ability 		Cacophony
Sunny Form 		Cacophony
Rainy Form
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Groups
Fairy and Amorphous
Hatch time
25 cycles
Height
1'00" 0.3 m
Normal
0'0" 0 m
Sunny Form
0'0" 0 m
Rainy Form
0'0" 0 m
Snowy Form
Weight
1.8 lbs. 0.8 kg
Normal
0 lbs. 0 kg
Sunny Form
0 lbs. 0 kg
Rainy Form
0 lbs. 0 kg
Snowy Form
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
145
Gen. III-IV 		Unknown
IV 		147
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Normal
1
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Sunny Form
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Rainy Form
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Snowy Form
0
HP 		0
Atk 		0
Def 		0
Sp.Atk 		0
Sp.Def 		0
Speed
Shape
Body01.png
Footprint
F0351.png F000.png
Sunny Form
Pokédex color
  Gray
Other forms may have other colors.
Base friendship
70
External Links

Castform (Japanese: ポワルン Powalen) is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Castform changes forms depending on the current weather.

(Refer to Game data→Form data for more details.)

Biology

Castform is an artificial Pokémon that changes appearance and attitude based on the weather. Its body is made of cells exactly like those of water molecules, causing its cellular structure to be chemically altered by temperature and humidity. Though not of its free will, Castform uses this ability to protect its tiny body. In its Normal form, it resembles a plain, gray cloud with a single wisp extending from the top of its head.

Regardless of the form it takes, it will always have a large, spherical head and a lighter-colored mask-like marking over its eyes. Various experiments were conducted to change its form in artificial conditions, but all have failed. In Generation III, Weather Ball was its signature move. Despite its man-made origins, it can be found in grassland areas.

Castform is the only known Pokémon that can have Forecast as an Ability.

Forms

Castform has three alternate forms: Sunny Form, Rainy Form, and Snowy Form.

Under harsh sunlight, it takes on its Sunny Form. Its lower half becomes pure white, while the head turns orange has develops small orange spheres around it. This gives it the overall appearance of the sun above a small cloud. Its skin glows and dries, and becomes hot to the touch.

When it is soaked in rain, it takes on its Rainy Form. It has a dark gray lower half resembling a storm cloud. The head turns blue and resembles a raindrop. Its body is soft and slippery and seeps with water when compressed.

When it is hit by hail, it takes on its Snowy Form. Its head turns purplish-blue. The rest of the body changes into the shape of a mint green, cumulonimbus cloud. Its body becomes a smooth ice-like material, partially frozen measuring temperatures near 23 degrees Fahrenheit.

Normal form Sunny Form Rainy Form Snowy Form
0351Castform.png 0351Castform-Sunny.png 0351Castform-Rainy.png 0351Castform-Snowy.png

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#142 		Kanto
#—
Ruby Castform's appearance changes with the weather. This Pokémon gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald It alters its form depending on the weather. Changes in the climate such as the temperature and humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
FireRed It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#— 		Johto
#—
Diamond Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
 B2  W2 : #163
Black Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
White
Black 2 Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#— 		Hoenn
#147
X This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
Y It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
Omega Ruby Castform's appearance changes with the weather. This Pokémon gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
Alpha Sapphire Castform borrows the power of nature to transform itself into the guises of the sun, rain, and snow-clouds. This Pokémon's feelings change with the weather.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #181 		Alola
 US  UM : #220 		Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
Normal
Sun It changes its form depending on the weather. Changes in the temperature or humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
Moon Its form changes on its own, due to its cells' sensitive reactions to temperature and humidity.
Ultra Sun Although its form changes with the weather, that is apparently the result of a chemical reaction and not the result of its own free will.
Ultra Moon Its form changes depending on the weather. The rougher conditions get, the rougher Castform's disposition!
Sunny Form
Sun This is the form Castform takes on the brightest of days. Its skin is unexpectedly hot to the touch, so approach with care.
Moon This is Castform's form when basking in fair weather. Its body is warm and toasty.
Ultra Sun This is the form Castform takes on bright days. In an experiment where Castform was placed in front of a heater, it didn't change to this form.
Ultra Moon Castform changes to this form when it basks in bright sunlight. When you touch its glowing skin, it feels all dried out!
Rainy Form
Sun This is the form Castform takes when soaked with rain. When its body is compressed, water will seep out as if from a sponge.
Moon This is Castform's form during a downpour of rain. Its body retains moisture and gets slippery.
Ultra Sun Castform changes to this form when rain hits it. Its body is soft and slightly swollen with water.
Ultra Moon This is Castform's form when pelted by rain. In an experiment where it was placed in a shower, this Pokémon didn't change to this form.
Snowy Form
Sun This is the form Castform takes when covered in snow. Its body becomes an ice-like material, with a temperature near 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
Moon This is Castform's form when caught in a hailstorm. Its cold skin is as smooth as ice.
Ultra Sun This is the form Castform takes when hit by hail. In an experiment where it was placed in a freezer, it didn't change to this form.
Ultra Moon This is Castform's form when caught in a hailstorm. Its whole body is chilled, and its skin is partially frozen!
Generation VIII Galar
#— 		Sinnoh
#— 		Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#— 		Kitakami
#— 		Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Pokédex Image Castform SM.png Pokédex Image Castform-Sunny SM.png Pokédex Image Castform-Rainy SM.png Pokédex Image Castform-Snowy SM.png
Castform in the Alola Pokédex Sunny Castform in the Alola Pokédex Rainy Castform in the Alola Pokédex Snowy Castform in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Weather Institute (Only one)
Emerald
Weather Institute (Only one)
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Trophy Garden
Platinum
Trophy Garden
HeartGold SoulSilver
Transfer from Pokéwalker
Pal Park
Field
Pokéwalker
Treehouse
Generation V
Black White
Dream World or Trade
Black 2 White 2
Route 6 (rustling grass)
Dream World
Pleasant Forest
Generation VI
X Y
Trade
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Weather Institute (Only one)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Lush Jungle, Malie Garden, Tapu Village, Route 17, Haina Desert, Exeggutor Island, Mount Lanakila (SOS Battle in weather)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Lush 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
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Trophy Garden
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Plains (Both Fields)
Trozei!
Huge Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Mt. Faraway (20F-29F)
Ranger
Fall City
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Blizzard Island (10F-20F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
MD Sky
Blizzard Island (10F-20F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Meadow: Seabreeze Trail (post-ending; Normal)
Glacier: Frozen Tundra (post-ending; Snowy Form)
Lake: Shimmering Lake (post-ending; Rainy Form)
Desert: Rugged Flats (post-ending; Sunny Form)
Rumble U
Adventure Area: Sweet, Light, and Fluffy (Normal)
Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert (Sunny/Snowy/Rainy Form)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 1Mo
Rumble World
Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (All Areas)
Picross
Area 26: Stage 10
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Castform Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mt. Faraway (1F-30F), Wish Cave (12F-20F, 30F-39F, 53F-59F, 70F-79F, 90F-98F), Murky Cave (1F-19F), Purity Forest (13F-20F, 34F-38F, 70F-79F)
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Zaffiro Coast: Stage 648 (Sunny Form)
Marron Trail: Stage 658 (Snowy Form)
Marron Trail: Stage 664 (Rainy Form)
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#6) (Normal)
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (Second release; Winking; Normal)


Held items

Games Held items
Ruby Sapphire
Mystic Water Mystic Water (100%)
Emerald
Diamond Pearl
Platinum
Black 2 White 2
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Sun Moon
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Sword Shield
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
420
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/4 ★★★★
Power
2/4 ★★☆☆
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump
4/4 ★★★★
Total
14/20 ★★☆☆


Type effectiveness

Normal

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 0×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice 1×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Sunny Form

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water 2×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water 2×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water 2×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 2×
Rock 2×
Bug ½×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water 2×
Grass ½×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy ½×
None

Rainy Form

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 1×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass 2×
Electric 2×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None

Snowy Form

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 2×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 2×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 2×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 2×
Flying 1×
Poison 1×
Ground 1×
Rock 2×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 2×
Fire 2×
Water 1×
Grass 1×
Electric 1×
Psychic 1×
Ice ½×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None

Learnset

Castform is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
1010 Water Gun Water Special 04040 100100% 25
1010 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
1010 Powder Snow Ice Special 04040 100100% 25
1515 Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100100% 15
2020 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— ——% 5
2020 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— ——% 5
2020 Hail Ice Status 0000— ——% 10
2525 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100100% 10
3535 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 08080% 5
3535 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5
3535 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 07070% 5
4545 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 07070% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Castform
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Castform
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM03
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
 TM03 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20
TM07
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM10
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM10 Work Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30
TM11
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM13
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM17
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM18
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM22
Bag TM Grass SwSh Sprite.png
 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM24
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM30
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15
TM34
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
 TM34 Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 —}}—% 20
TM35
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM38
Bag TM Fire SwSh Sprite.png
 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM42
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM45
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM46
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM49
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
 TM49 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM53
Bag TM Grass SwSh Sprite.png
 TM53 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM58
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM70
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20
TM72
Bag TM Ice SwSh Sprite.png
 TM72 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM73
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20
TM77
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM82
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM87
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM90
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Castform
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Castform
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
WobbuffetSlugmaMagcargoGulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
 Amnesia Psychic Status — —% 20
KoffingWeezingSlugmaMagcargo
 Clear Smog Poison Special 50 —% 15
ClefairyClefable
 Cosmic Power Psychic Status — —% 20
JigglypuffWigglytuffGrimerMukDuskullDusclopsDusknoir
 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20
RaltsKirliaGardevoirGalladeDuskullDusclopsDusknoir
 Future Sight Psychic Special 120 100% 10
Mawile
 Guard Swap* Psychic Status — —% 10
GastlyHaunterGengarMisdreavusMismagiusShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclopsDusknoirDrifloonDrifblimSpiritomb
 Hex Ghost Special 65 100% 10
Gengar
 Reflect Type Normal Status — —% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Castform in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Castform in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Castform
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Castform
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Castform
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Castform
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Normal Form

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS351.png PinRSani351.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani351.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.4%
Friend Area: Thunder Meadow
Phrases
51%-100% HP My appearance changes with the power of nature.
26%-50% HP My health is down to half already...
1%-25% HP I'm helpless... I have almost no power left...
Level up Yay! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 351.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 351.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Aurorus
Connected to: Aromatisse, Aurorus
Connection Orb Set: 21

Phrases
Normal I change my appearance with the weather! Cloud Nine, and I'm back to normal! ♪
Low HP (< 50%) What…is the weather like…today?
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush351Body.png Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Normal
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT351.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Normal
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#561
Shuffle351.png

Cloud Clear+
Sometimes clears away three black-cloud disruptions.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Normal
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#561
Shuffle351Winking.png

Block Smash+
Sometimes clears three unbreakable-block disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO351.png Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 139 Base Defense: 139
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Hex
Charged Attacks: Hurricane, Energy Ball, Weather Ball (Normal), Weather Ball (Rock)*

Sunny Form

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.4%
Friend Area: Thunder Meadow
Phrases
51%-100% HP My appearance changes with the power of nature.
26%-50% HP My health is down to half already...
1%-25% HP I'm helpless... I have almost no power left...
Level up Yay! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 351S.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 351S.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Aurorus
Connected to: Aromatisse, Aurorus
Connection Orb Set: 21

Phrases
Normal I change my appearance with the weather! Cloud Nine, and I'm back to normal! ♪
Low HP (< 50%) What…is the weather like…today?
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush351SBody.png Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#561
Shuffle351S.png

Burn+
Rarely leaves the foe burned for an even longer period of time.


Pokémon GO
GO351S.png Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 139 Base Defense: 139
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Ember
Charged Attacks: Fire Blast, Solar Beam, Weather Ball (Fire)*

Rainy Form

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.4%
Friend Area: Thunder Meadow
Phrases
51%-100% HP My appearance changes with the power of nature.
26%-50% HP My health is down to half already...
1%-25% HP I'm helpless... I have almost no power left...
Level up Yay! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 351R.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 351R.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Aurorus
Connected to: Aromatisse, Aurorus
Connection Orb Set: 21

Phrases
Normal I change my appearance with the weather! Cloud Nine, and I'm back to normal! ♪
Low HP (< 50%) What…is the weather like…today?
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush351RBody.png Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Water
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#561
Shuffle351R.png

Downpour
Damage varies depending on the opponent's remaining HP.


Pokémon GO
GO351R.png Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 139 Base Defense: 139
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Water Gun
Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Thunder, Weather Ball (Water)*

Snowy Form

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 7.4%
Friend Area: Thunder Meadow
Phrases
51%-100% HP My appearance changes with the power of nature.
26%-50% HP My health is down to half already...
1%-25% HP I'm helpless... I have almost no power left...
Level up Yay! I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 351H.png Body size: 4
Recruit rate: 6.4%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 351H.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Introduced by Aurorus
Connected to: Aromatisse, Aurorus
Connection Orb Set: 21

Phrases
Normal I change my appearance with the weather! Cloud Nine, and I'm back to normal! ♪
Low HP (< 50%) What…is the weather like…today?
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush351HBody.png Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 53
Base Attack: 74 Base Defense: 53 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Ice
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#561
Shuffle351H.png

Chill
Delays your opponent's disruptions.


Pokémon GO
GO351H.png Base HP: 172 Base Attack: 139 Base Defense: 139
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Powder Snow
Charged Attacks: Blizzard, Ice Beam, Weather Ball (Ice)*

Form data

Castform has four interchangeable forms, which it switches between based on the weather in battles and Contests, due to its Ability Forecast. Each of its forms has a different type to match the weather. Castform was the first Pokémon to have interchangeable forms.

By default, Castform is in its Normal form and is Normal-type. It is always in this form outside of battles and contests. It begins battles in this form and reverts to this form if withdrawn. It has this form in any weather that does not trigger another form, or if the weather has its effects negated by an active Ability. In harsh sunlight, Forecast changes Castform into its Sunny Form, which is Fire-type. In rain, Forecast changes Castform into its Rainy Form, which is Water-type. In hail, Forecast changes Castform into its Snowy Form, which is Ice-type.

In Generations III and IV, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will remain in its current form (regardless of the weather). From Generation V onward, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will revert to its Normal form (regardless of the weather).

Castform's Weather Ball will usually receive STAB in any of its forms, except in a sandstorm, under Shadow Sky, or if it loses Forecast.

Castform's forms cannot be viewed in the forms section of the Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Pokédex, nor do they appear on the field in HeartGold and SoulSilver. All of Castform's forms will appear in the forms section of the HeartGold and SoulSilver Pokédex upon obtaining one, even if it never transformed.

Prior to Generation VIII, unlike most Pokémon with form differences, Castform's alternate forms had no Shiny variations of their own, so only the Normal form of a Shiny Castform would look different. Its Shiny forms were first seen in Pokémon HOME; they first became directly obtainable in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (though they were also released in Pokémon GO starting March 24, 2021[1]).

Clear weatherClear weather
Castform
Normal
Castform
 Normal 


↔

Harsh sunlightHarsh sunlight
Castform
Sunny Form
Castform
 Fire 


↔

RainRain
Castform
Rainy Form
Castform
 Water 


↔

HailHail
Castform
Snowy Form
Castform
 Ice 

Evolution data

0351Castform.png
Unevolved
Castform
 Normal 

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 351.png Spr b 3r 351.png Spr 3e 351.png Spr b 3e 351.png Spr 3f 351.png Spr b 3f 351.png
Spr 3r 351S.png Spr b 3r 351S.png Spr 3e 351S.png Spr b 3e 351S.png Spr 3f 351S.png Spr b 3f 351S.png
Spr 3r 351R.png Spr b 3r 351R.png Spr 3e 351R.png Spr b 3e 351R.png Spr 3f 351R.png Spr b 3f 351R.png
Spr 3r 351H.png Spr b 3r 351H.png Spr 3e 351H.png Spr b 3e 351H.png Spr 3f 351H.png Spr b 3f 351H.png
Spr 3r 351 s.png Spr b 3r 351 s.png Spr 3e 351 s.png Spr b 3e 351 s.png Spr 3f 351 s.png Spr b 3f 351 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 351.png Spr b 4d 351.png Spr 4p 351.png Spr b 4p 351.png Spr 4h 351.png Spr b 4h 351.png
Spr 4d 351S.png Spr b 4d 351S.png Spr 4p 351S.png Spr b 4p 351S.png Spr 4h 351S.png Spr b 4h 351S.png
Spr 4d 351R.png Spr b 4d 351R.png Spr 4p 351R.png Spr b 4p 351R.png Spr 4h 351R.png Spr b 4h 351R.png
Spr 4d 351H.png Spr b 4d 351H.png Spr 4p 351H.png Spr b 4p 351H.png Spr 4h 351H.png Spr b 4h 351H.png
Spr 4d 351 s.png Spr b 4d 351 s.png Spr 4p 351 s.png Spr b 4p 351 s.png Spr 4h 351 s.png Spr b 4h 351 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 351.png Spr b 5b 351.png Spr 5b2 351.png Spr b 5b2 351.png
Spr 5b 351S.png Spr b 5b 351S.png Spr 5b2 351S.png Spr b 5b2 351S.png
Spr 5b 351R.png Spr b 5b 351R.png Spr 5b2 351R.png Spr b 5b2 351R.png
Spr 5b 351H.png Spr b 5b 351H.png Spr 5b2 351H.png Spr b 5b2 351H.png
Spr 5b 351 s.png Spr b 5b 351 s.png Spr 5b2 351 s.png Spr b 5b2 351 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 351.png
Spr b 6x 351.png
Spr 6o 351.png
Spr b 6o 351.png
Spr 6x 351S.png
Spr b 6x 351S.png
Spr 6o 351S.png
Spr b 6o 351S.png
Spr 6x 351R.png
Spr b 6x 351R.png
Spr 6o 351R.png
Spr b 6o 351R.png
Spr 6x 351H.png
Spr b 6x 351H.png
Spr 6o 351H.png
Spr b 6o 351H.png
Spr 6x 351 s.png
Spr b 6x 351 s.png
Spr 6o 351 s.png
Spr b 6o 351 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Normal
Normal
Normal
Normal
Sunny Form
Sunny Form
Sunny Form
Sunny Form
Rainy Form
Rainy Form
Rainy Form
Rainy Form
Snowy Form
Snowy Form
Snowy Form
Snowy Form
Shiny Normal
Shiny Normal
Shiny Normal
Shiny Normal
Front Back Front Back
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0351.png HOME0351 s.png
HOME0351S.png HOME0351S s.png
HOME0351R.png HOME0351R s.png
HOME0351H.png HOME0351H s.png
0351MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Castform images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In the anime

Main series

A Normal Castform in the anime

Major appearances

Castform debuted in Unfair Weather Friends, under the ownership of Bart. It changed into all of its forms during the episode.

In Currying Favor and Flavor!, an Ally Castform battled Ash alongside a Totem Lurantis during the Lush Jungle trial. It was defeated by a Tackle from Rowlet. Besides its Normal form, it also took on its Sunny Form.

In Mounting an Electrifying Charge!, a Castform used its weather-changing abilities to create rain and snow obstacles during the Charjabug race.

Minor appearances

A Castform appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

In Clamperl of Wisdom, Spoink mistook a Castform for its lost pearl.

A Coordinator's Castform appeared in Mean With Envy.

In Saved by the Beldum, a Trainer's Castform attended the Ever Grande Conference.

In Spontaneous Combusken!, a Coordinator's Castform competed in the Performance Stage of the Chrysanthemum Contest while in its Sunny Form.

A Trainer's Castform appeared in Exhibition Unmasked!.

In From Z to Shining Z!, a Trainer's Castform watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and Tapu Koko.

A Trainer's Sunny Form Castform appeared in Making Battles in the Sand!.

  • A Sunny Form Castform in the anime

    A Sunny Form Castform in the anime

  • A Rainy Form Castform in the anime

    A Rainy Form Castform in the anime

  • A Snowy Form Castform in the anime

    A Snowy Form Castform in the anime

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG083 Castform Ash's Pokédex Castform, the Weather Pokémon. Castform is able to transform its appearance depending on the weather. It uses the power of nature to transform in order to protect its small body.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
SM035 Castform Rotom Pokédex Castform, the Weather Pokémon. A Normal type. Castform has learned to use the power of nature to protect its small body.

Pokémon Generations

Castform in Pokémon Generations

In The Scoop, a Castform was working at TV Mauville as a weather forecaster, an allusion to its weather-based abilities.

In the manga

A Normal Castform in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Ruby & Sapphire arc

Main article: Fofo

Ruby's Castform, nicknamed Fofo, debuted in Lombre Larceny. Previously, she belonged to Mr. Stone, who was injured in an attack by Team Aqua. Fofo was then given to Gabby and Ty to be cared for while he was being healed. She later decided to travel with Ruby when he began traveling with the reporters because she was lonely. Until he was reunited with Rara, Fofo was Ruby's go to Smart Contest Pokémon.

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

In Flash and Cosmog's Secret, two Ally Castform helped a Totem Lurantis fight Moon.

Gallery

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry
Pokémon Adventures PS189 This Pokémon changes its form according to the weather. It has learned to protect its small body using the powers of the nature.*

Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Normal Castform in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire

A Castform appeared in Descent Of The Weather God!!, where it showed its ability of transforming into many forms depending on the current weather.


In the TCG

Main article: Castform (TCG)

Other appearances

050Diglett.png This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: image

Castform was featured as one of the Pokémon released from a Poké Ball in the demo of Super Smash Bros. Brawl that appeared at Jump Festa.

Trivia

Origin

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Castform resembles a living cloud and acts like weather in general, but it may also be based on a weather balloon. It is similar in both concept and design to a teru teru bōzu, a Japanese charm doll used to wish for good weather. Its forms and their types may have originated from the English saying "rain, hail, or shine". Its shape of a large sphere with two smaller orbs resembles an H2O molecule, matching how it is said to be composed of molecules similar to water.

Conceptually, Castform may also draw inspiration from or be intended to contrast with the weather rock concept. These are stones jokingly hung up as a low tech way to tell the weather. They are intended to parody the poor forecasting of more complicated modern instruments. Given Castform's artificial origins and design to predict weather, but failure to transform until after the weather is already present, it may be comparable to the opposite extreme of a weather rock.

The Sunny Form looks like the Sun on a cloud, the Rainy Form resembles a droplet of rain on a dark cloud, and the Snowy Form looks like a gust of wind or an ice cream cone.

Name origin

Castform may be a combination of forecast (the prediction of weather) and transform or form (referring to its ability to change form depending on the weather).

Powalen may be a combination of ポワン powan (onomatopoeia of a sudden transformation, similar to "poof" in English) and 変わる kawaru (to change or transform).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポワルン Powalen From ポワン powan and 変わる kawaru
France Flag.png French Morphéo From morphế and météo
Spain Flag.png Spanish Castform Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Formeo From Form and Meteorologie
Italy Flag.png Italian Castform Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 캐스퐁 Castpong Transcription of English name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 飄浮泡泡 / 飘浮泡泡 Piāofúpàopào*
漂浮泡泡 Piāofúpàopào* 		From 飄浮 piāofú and 泡泡 pàopào
From 漂浮 piāofú and 泡泡 pàopào
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 飄浮泡泡 Pīufàuhpóuhpóuh*
漂浮泡泡 Pīufàuhpóuhpóuh* 		From 飄浮 pīufàuh and 泡泡 póuhpóuh
From 漂浮 pīufàuh and 泡泡 póuhpóuh


Normal
Normal Form (GO)

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese ポワルンのすがた Powalen no Sugata
Chinese Cantonese 飄浮泡泡的樣子 Pīufàuhpóuhpóuh-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 飄浮泡泡的樣子 / 飘浮泡泡的样子 Piāofúpàopào-de Yàngzi
France Flag.png French Forme de Morphéo
Forme Normale (GO)
Germany Flag.png German Formeo
Normalform (GO)
India Flag.png Hindi नॉर्मल फ़ॉर्म Normal Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Wujud Castform (GO)
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Castform
South Korea Flag.png Korean 캐스퐁의 모습 Castpong Moseup
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Forma Normal
Russia Flag.png Russian Обычная форма Obychnaya forma
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma de Castform
Forma Normal (GO)
NormalHGSSBWB2W2
Thailand Flag.png Thai ฟอร์มปกติ Form Pokti (GO)
ร่างปกติ Rang Pokti (GO FAQ)
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Normal Formu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bình thường

Sunny Form
Sunny Castform (TCG: HL/DS)
Sun Form (DP Pokédex)

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 太陽(たいよう)の姿(すがた) Taiyō no Sugata
Chinese Cantonese 太陽的樣子 Taaiyèuhng-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 太陽的樣子 / 太阳的样子 Tàiyáng-de Yàngzi
Finland Flag.png Finnish Aurinkomuoto
France Flag.png French Forme Solaire
Morpheo Soleil (TCG: HL/DS/LA)
Germany Flag.png German Sonnenform
Sonnen-Formeo (TCG: HL/DS)
India Flag.png Hindi सन फ़ॉर्म Sun Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Wujud Matahari (TCG, GO)
Bentuk Cerah (official site)
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Sole
Castform Sole (TCG: HL/DS)
South Korea Flag.png Korean 태양의 모습 Taeyang-ui Moseup
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Bentuk Cerah
Poland Flag.png Polish Forma Słoneczna
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Forma Ensolarada
Russia Flag.png Russian Солнечная форма Solnechnaya forma
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Sol
Forma Fuego (TCG: LA)
Thailand Flag.png Thai ร่างพระอาทิตย์ Rang Phraathit
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Güneşli Formu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Mặt trời

Rainy Form
Rain Form (TCG: LA)
Rain Castform (TCG: HL/DS)
Rain Water Form (DP Pokédex)

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 雨水(あまみず)の姿(すがた) Amamizu no Sugata
Chinese Cantonese 雨水的樣子 Yúhséui-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 雨水的樣子 / 雨水的样子 Yǔshuǐ-de Yàngzi
France Flag.png French Forme Eau de Pluie
Morpheo Pluie (TCG: HL/DS/LA)
Germany Flag.png German Regenform
Regen-Formeo (TCG: HL/DS)
India Flag.png Hindi रेन वॉटर फ़ॉर्म Rain Water Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Wujud Air Hujan (TCG, GO)
Bentuk Hujan (official site)
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Pioggia
Castform Pioggia (TCG: HL/DS)
South Korea Flag.png Korean 빗방울의 모습 Bitbangur-ui Moseup
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Bentuk Hujan
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Forma Chuvosa
Russia Flag.png Russian Дождевая форма Dozhdevaya forma
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Lluvia
Forma Agua (TCG: LA)
Thailand Flag.png Thai ร่างสายฝน Rang Saifon
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Yağmurlu Formu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Hạt mưa

Snowy Form
Snow-cloud Form (TCG: LA)
Snow-cloud Castform (TCG: HL/DS)
Snow Cloud Form (DP Pokédex)

Language Title
Japan Flag.png Japanese 雪雲(ゆきぐも)の姿(すがた) Yukiguma no Sugata
Chinese Cantonese 雪雲的樣子 Syutwàhn-dīk Yeuhngjí
Mandarin 雪雲的樣子 / 雪云的样子 Xuěyún-de Yàngzi
France Flag.png French Forme Blizzard
Morpheo Neige (TCG: HL/DS/LA)
Germany Flag.png German Schneeform
Schneewolkenform (TCG: LA)
Schneewolken-Formeo (TCG: HL/DS)
India Flag.png Hindi स्नो क्लाउड फ़ॉर्म Snow Cloud Form
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Wujud Awan Salju (TCG, GO)
Bentuk Salju (official site)
Italy Flag.png Italian Forma Nuvola di Neve
Forma Neve (TCG: LA)
Castform Neve (TCG: HL/DS)
South Korea Flag.png Korean 설운의 모습 Seorun-ui Moseup
Malaysia Flag.png Malaysian Bentuk Salji
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Forma Nevada
Russia Flag.png Russian Снежная форма Snezhnaya forma
Spain Flag.png Spanish Forma Nieve
Forma Hielo (TCG: LA)
Thailand Flag.png Thai ร่างเมฆหิมะ Rang Mekhima
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Karlı Formu
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Mây tuyết


Related articles

References

  1. ↑ Therian Forme Thundurus brings rain and wind to Weather Week!

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