Castform (Sunny)

Castform (Sunny) is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Castform (Sunny) has a maximum CP of 1,845. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Castform (Sunny) is Ember and Weather Ball.

Castform (Sunny) Stats and Max CP

139 ATK

139 DEF

172 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1845 CP

Lvl 40

1632 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

1165 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

932 CP

Lvl 15 Research

699 CP

Castform (Sunny)'s Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Fire-type

#161

Great League

#101

Castform (Sunny) Type Chart

Castform (Sunny) takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Rock160.0%

Water160.0%

Castform (Sunny) takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Castform (Sunny) best moveset

Ember + Weather Ball

Ember

Weather Ball

The best Fire-type moveset for Castform (Sunny) is Ember and Weather Ball (8.63 DPS, 130.9 TDO). In raids, Castform (Sunny) ranks #161 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Ember	Weather Ball	7.42	8.63	130.9
2.	Tackle	Weather Ball	7.35	8.55	129.6
3.	Ember	Fire Blast	6.26	7.28	110.3
4.	Tackle	Fire Blast	6.19	7.20	109.2
5.	Ember	Solar Beam	6.09	7.09	107.5
6.	Tackle	Solar Beam	6.03	7.02	106.4

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Fast Attacks

Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Ember has no special effects.
See Ember details page ↗
Tackle550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

Effects
Tackle has no special effects.
See Tackle details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Fire Blast1401004.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 140
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 2.9s - 3.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 140
Energy 80

Effects
Fire Blast has no special effects.
See Fire Blast details page ↗
Weather Ball55331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 1.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 35

Effects
Weather Ball has no special effects.
See Weather Ball details page ↗
Solar Beam1801005.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Water160%
Resisted by
Flying62.5%
Poison62.5%
Bug62.5%
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 180
Energy 100
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 5.0s
Damage window 2.8s - 4.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 80

Effects
Solar Beam has no special effects.
See Solar Beam details page ↗

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.9s - 3.7s

Damage	140
Energy	80

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	60
Energy	35

Damage	180
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	5.0s
Damage window	2.8s - 4.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Castform (Sunny) can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Castform (Sunny) can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Castform (Sunny) CP Chart

At Level 50, Castform (Sunny) maxes out at 1,845 CP. Raid catches are 875 to 932 CP, or 1,094 to 1,165 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 656 to 699 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1845 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	656 CP - 699 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	875 CP - 932 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	875 CP - 932 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	1094 CP - 1165 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Castform (Sunny)’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	23 CP	2	72 CP	3	121 CP
4	170 CP	5	220 CP	6	269 CP
7	318 CP	8	367 CP	9	417 CP
10	466 CP	11	513 CP	12	559 CP
13	606 CP	14	652 CP	15	699 CP
16	746 CP	17	792 CP	18	839 CP
19	886 CP	20	932 CP	21	979 CP
22	1025 CP	23	1072 CP	24	1119 CP
25	1165 CP	26	1212 CP	27	1259 CP
28	1305 CP	29	1352 CP	30	1399 CP
31	1422 CP	32	1445 CP	33	1469 CP
34	1492 CP	35	1515 CP	36	1539 CP
37	1562 CP	38	1585 CP	39	1608 CP
40	1632 CP	41	1652 CP	42	1673 CP
43	1694 CP	44	1715 CP	45	1737 CP
46	1758 CP	47	1780 CP	48	1801 CP
49	1823 CP	50	1845 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Castform (Sunny)

Mega Pokémon that boost Castform (Sunny)’s Fire-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Castform (Sunny).

Fire

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#351
Height	0.3 m
Weight	0.8 kg
Region	Generation 3
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	10%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

Castform (Sunny) family

Castform (Sunny)’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.15 m	0.15 m	0.3 m	0.45 m	0.53 m

Size bounds

Castform (Sunny)'s height ranges from 0.147 m to 0.525 m, with the average being 0.3 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.147 m0′06″	0.15 m0′06″
XS	0.15 m0′06″	0.225 m0′09″
M	0.225 m0′09″	0.375 m1′03″
XL	0.375 m1′03″	0.45 m1′06″
XXL	0.45 m1′06″	0.525 m1′09″

Encounter data

Movement type: Hovering
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.1s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 0.3
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Castform (Sunny) from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Castform (Sunny)

Castform (Sunny) high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Castform (Sunny). Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Castform (Sunny) Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Ruby	CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to usethe 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, LeafGreen	It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
Black 2, White 2	Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.
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.
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!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Castform (Sunny) in Pokémon GO?

Castform (Sunny)’s best moves are Ember and Weather Ball, for 8.63 DPS and 130.9 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Castform (Sunny)’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

How does Castform (Sunny) perform in Raids?

Castform (Sunny) ranks #161 among Fire-type attackers (E Tier).

What is Castform (Sunny)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Castform (Sunny) tops out at 1,632 CP at Level 40 and 1,845 CP at Level 50.

Can Castform (Sunny) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Castform (Sunny) can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Castform (Sunny) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Castform (Sunny) cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Castform (Sunny)?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Castform (Sunny): Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Ember

Weather Ball

7.42

8.63

130.9

Tackle

Weather Ball

7.35

8.55

129.6

Ember

Fire Blast

6.26

7.28

110.3

Tackle

Fire Blast

6.19

7.20

109.2

Ember

Solar Beam

6.09

7.09

107.5

Tackle

Solar Beam

6.03

7.02

106.4

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage

Energy

Damage	140
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.9s - 3.7s

Damage

140

Energy

100

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

2.9s - 3.7s

Damage	140
Energy	80

Damage

140

Energy

Damage	55
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 1.5s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.3s - 1.5s

Damage	60
Energy	35

Damage

Energy

Damage	180
Energy	100
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	5.0s
Damage window	2.8s - 4.8s

Damage

180

Energy

100

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

5.0s

Damage window

2.8s - 4.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage

150

Energy

Max CP

1845 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

656 CP - 699 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

875 CP - 932 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

875 CP - 932 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

1094 CP - 1165 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

23 CP

72 CP

121 CP

170 CP

220 CP

269 CP

318 CP

367 CP

417 CP

466 CP

513 CP

559 CP

606 CP

652 CP

699 CP

746 CP

792 CP

839 CP

886 CP

932 CP

979 CP

1025 CP

1072 CP

1119 CP

1165 CP

1212 CP

1259 CP

1305 CP

1352 CP

1399 CP

1422 CP

1445 CP

1469 CP

1492 CP

1515 CP

1539 CP

1562 CP

1585 CP

1608 CP

1632 CP

1652 CP

1673 CP

1694 CP

1715 CP

1737 CP

1758 CP

1780 CP

1801 CP

1823 CP

1845 CP

Pokédex Number

#351

Height

0.3 m

Weight

0.8 kg

Region

Generation 3

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

5 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

10%

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

75000

XXS

XXL

0.15 m

0.3 m

0.45 m

0.53 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.147 m0′06″

0.15 m0′06″

0.225 m0′09″

0.375 m1′03″

0.45 m1′06″

XXL

0.45 m1′06″

0.525 m1′09″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Ruby

CASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to usethe 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, LeafGreen

It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White

Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.

Black 2, White 2

Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.

This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.

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.

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!

Castform (Sunny) Stats and Max CP

Castform (Sunny)'s Tier Ranking

Castform (Sunny) Type Chart

Castform (Sunny) takes increased damage from:

Castform (Sunny) takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Castform (Sunny) family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Castform (Sunny)

Castform (Sunny) high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Castform (Sunny) in Pokémon GO?

What are Castform (Sunny)’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Castform (Sunny) perform in Raids?

What is Castform (Sunny)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Castform (Sunny) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Castform (Sunny) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Castform (Sunny)?

Overview and stats

Castform (Sunny) Stats and Max CP

Castform (Sunny)'s Tier Ranking

Castform (Sunny) Type Chart

Castform (Sunny) takes increased damage from:

Castform (Sunny) takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Castform (Sunny) family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Castform (Sunny)

Castform (Sunny) high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Castform (Sunny) in Pokémon GO?

What are Castform (Sunny)’s strengths and weaknesses?

How does Castform (Sunny) perform in Raids?

What is Castform (Sunny)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Castform (Sunny) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Castform (Sunny) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Castform (Sunny)?