Best Pokémon to defeat Castform in Pokémon GO

Raid Battles

The strongest Pokémon to use against Castform are: Mega Lucario, Lucario, Mega Blaziken, Mega Rayquaza, Terrakion, Mega Heracross, and Shadow Conkeldurr. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Castform in a 3-Star Raid.

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      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega LucarioMega Lucario
      Force Palm / Aura Sphere
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      Official artwork of LucarioLucario
      Force Palm / Aura Sphere
      #2
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
      Counter / Focus Blast
      #3
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
      Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent
      #4
      Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
      Double Kick / Sacred Sword
      #5
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
      Counter / Close Combat
      #6
      Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow Conkeldurr
      Counter / Dynamic Punch
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      Name
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Faints
      TTW
      Score
      1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LucarioMega Pokémon iconMega LucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 57.782778.8163s133.8
      2.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 44.821822.7181s100.0
      3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 45.451575.2280s98.0
      4.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 40.772230.3189s97.1
      5.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *41.681987.5187s96.3
      6.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 43.421591.8283s94.7
      7.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow ConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 43.191420.7284s92.1
      8.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 41.511380.7287s88.7
      9.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaPsychicPsycho Cut SteelSunsteel Strike 35.552392.11102s88.6
      10.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 41.431226.6287s86.3
      11.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 38.941479.2293s85.6
      12.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GalladeMega Pokémon iconMega GalladeFightingLow Kick FightingClose Combat 38.461485.3294s84.9
      13.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingForce Palm FightingDynamic Punch 40.131268.7290s84.8
      14.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 38.341486.0294s84.7
      15.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MewtwoShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut FightingFocus Blast 37.521330.3296s81.3
      16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow BlazikenShadow BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 40.231002.7390s80.7
      17.Thumbnail image of MarshadowMarshadowFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 35.091609.22103s80.4
      18.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow AnnihilapeShadow AnnihilapeFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 35.631500.72102s80.1
      19.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 35.891407.62101s79.5
      20.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *31.142263.51116s78.9
      21.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow Sirfetch'dShadow Sirfetch'dFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 38.68976.5394s77.8
      22.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow EmboarShadow EmboarFightingLow Kick FightingFocus Blast 37.621072.9396s77.7
      23.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GengarMega Pokémon iconMega GengarDarkSucker Punch FightingFocus Blast 33.631467.52108s76.2
      24.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ToxicroakShadow ToxicroakFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 37.57965.3396s75.9
      25.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SneaslerShadow SneaslerFightingRock Smash FightingClose Combat 36.391061.7399s75.6
      26.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega SalamenceDragonDragon Tail FlyingFly 30.951891.61117s75.5
      27.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme DialgaOrigin Forme DialgaSteelMetal Claw DragonRoar of Time *29.032356.61124s75.3
      28.Thumbnail image of Galarian ZapdosGalarian ZapdosFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 33.491394.62108s75.1
      29.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *30.501944.41119s75.1
      30.Thumbnail image of MachampMachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 34.481217.02105s74.6
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      You need at least 1 Trainers to defeat a Castform in a 3-Star Raid.

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      • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
      • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
      • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

      Castform CP range from Raids

      Castform can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

      • From 875 CP to 932 CP, with no weather boost
      • From 1094 CP to 1165 CP with Partly Cloudy weather boost

      Castform weaknesses

      Castform type chart

      When fighting Castform, keep in mind the that Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

      Castform takes increased damage from:Castform takes increased damage from:
      160%
      • Fighting
      Castform takes reduced damage from:Castform takes reduced damage from:
      39%
      • Ghost

      Best move-types and best weather for defeating Castform

      Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
      Fighting246.0%
      • cloudyCloudy
      Dragon38.0%
      • windyWindy
      Psychic20.0%
      • windyWindy
      Dark18.0%
      • fogFog
      Ground18.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Flying14.0%
      • windyWindy
      Fire14.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Steel12.0%
      • snowSnow
      Water8.0%
      • rainRain
      Electric6.0%
      • rainRain
      Bug4.0%
      • rainRain
      Grass2.0%
      • sunnySunny

      About our ranking methodology

      Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Castform in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Castform down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

      This guide displays a list of best Castform counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

      When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

      We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

      Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.