Alola Route 17 Northeast
110%- Method
- Sos Encounter
- Level Range
- Lv. 31-34
- Conditions
- Any
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#351
POKÉDEX No. #351
Castform
Weather Pokémon
CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
Weak to
Fighting
Height0.3 m
Weight0.8 kg
AbilitiesForecast
Varieties4
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP70250–344
- Attack70130–262
- Defense70130–262
- Sp. Atk70130–262
- Sp. Def70130–262
- Speed70130–262
Total420
/ 720
BST420
44 percentile (1025)+10 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Grassland
Color
Gray
Shape
Ball
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #351 |
| Champions | #351 |
| Hoenn | #142 |
| Original Akala | #108 |
| Original Alola | #181 |
| Original Poni | #69 |
| Original Ulaula | #77 |
| Updated Akala | #121 |
| Updated Alola | #220 |
| Updated Hoenn | #147 |
| Updated Poni | #82 |
| Updated Ulaula | #84 |
| Updated Unova | #163 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
147
EV Yield
+1 HP
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Mystic Water
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Profile
Strategic Insight
Castform's normal typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against no types
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 420, Castform plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is HP at 70, while HP (70) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Normal combination gives Castform 0 resistances, 1 immunity, and 1 weakness to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 0 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Castform a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
0.8 kg
TypeNormal
Abilities
Changes Castform's type and form to match the weather.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
FairyIndeterminate
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Castform?
Castform is a Normal type Pokémon.
What are Castform's weaknesses?
Castform takes 2× damage from Fighting type moves. It is immune to Ghost type moves.
How does Castform evolve?
Castform does not evolve.
What are Castform's base stats?
Castform has a base stat total of 420: HP 70, Attack 70, Defense 70, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 70, Speed 70. Its highest stat is HP (70).