Castform

Official artwork of CastformNormal Shiny Pokémon icon

Castform is a Normal-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 1845 in Pokémon GO. Castform's best moveset is Tackle and Hurricane. It is weather boosted by Partly Cloudy weather, and it was originally found in the Hoenn region. Shiny Castform is available in Pokémon GO.

Castform is weak to Fighting-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

Stats

Max CP1845 CP
Attack139 ATK
Defense139 DEF
Stamina172 STA
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
ReleasedYes Yes
Shiny releasedCastform can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance5 km
Pokédex informationPokédex information
Pokédex Number#351
Height0.3 m
Weight0.8 kg
RegionHoenn Generation 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Catch Rate20%
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
3 Candy
100 Stardust
Additional Move Cost
75 Candy
75000 Candy

Castform type chart

Takes increased damage
FightingFighting160.0%
Takes decreased damage
GhostGhost39.1%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Castform's best moves and movesets

Moves

Castform's best moveset is Tackle and Hurricane, with 8.54 DPS (damage per second) and 170.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy and Windy weather.

Best Castform moves
DPS8.54
TDO170.60
Score10.9
Weather Boost
  • partlyCloudy
  • windy
Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Castform with its best moveset, we recommend to use Tackle/Energy Ball. You will lose around 8.8% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Castform's strongest moveset (Tackle/Hurricane).

Castform moves comparison

The following chart shows Castform's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Castform's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.NormalTackle FlyingHurricane 8.54170.610.9
      2.NormalTackle GrassEnergy Ball 7.78155.510.0
      3.GhostHex FlyingHurricane 6.96139.28.9
      4.GhostHex GrassEnergy Ball 6.83136.58.8

      Fast Attacks

      • NormalTackle5Damage5Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗
      • GhostHex10Damage16Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Hex
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy16
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.2s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy12

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

      Charged Moves

      • FlyingHurricane110Damage100Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Hurricane
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage110
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window1.2s - 2.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage110
        Energy65

        Effects
        Hurricane has no special effects.
        See Hurricane details page ↗
      • GrassEnergy Ball90Damage50Energy
        Toggle more information for move: Energy Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.9s
        Damage window3.0s - 3.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Energy Ball has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Energy Ball details page ↗
      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Castform has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Castform Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Castform's Max CP is at Level 50. Castform Combat Power values in Pokémon GO Raids, Eggs, and Field Research encounter can be found below.

      Max CPMax CP1845 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch656 CP - 699 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs875 CP - 932 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids875 CP - 932 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
      1094 CP - 1165 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have 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. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Castform Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Castform Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      123 CP272 CP3121 CP
      4170 CP5220 CP6269 CP
      7318 CP8367 CP9417 CP
      10466 CP11513 CP12559 CP
      13606 CP14652 CP15699 CP
      16746 CP17792 CP18839 CP
      19886 CP20932 CP21979 CP
      221025 CP231072 CP241119 CP
      251165 CP261212 CP271259 CP
      281305 CP291352 CP301399 CP
      311422 CP321445 CP331469 CP
      341492 CP351515 CP361539 CP
      371562 CP381585 CP391608 CP
      401632 CP411652 CP421673 CP
      431694 CP441715 CP451737 CP
      461758 CP471780 CP481801 CP
      491823 CP501845 CP

      Castform evolution chart

      Family
      Family

      Castform has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Castform

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Castform's Normal-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Castform.

      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PidgeotMega Pokémon iconMega Pidgeot
      NormalFlying
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega KangaskhanMega Pokémon iconMega Kangaskhan
      Normal
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega Lopunny
      NormalFighting
      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Castform Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Castform in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

      CogConfigure
              NormalNiceGreatExcellent
              No Berry
              -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
              Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
              Razz BerryRazz Berry
              -33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
              Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
              Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
              - 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
              Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
              Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
              - 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
              Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
              InfoMore information

              Catch probability with multiple throws

              In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Castform, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

              To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

              Catch rate formula

              Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

              • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
              • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

              There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

              Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

              Catch rate multipliers

              The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

              MultiplierAmount
              Razz Berry1.5
              Silver Pinap Berry1.8
              Golden Razz Berry2.5
              Curveball1.7
              Nice Throw1.15
              Great Throw1.5
              Excellent Throw1.85
              PokéBall1.0
              Premier Ball1.0
              Great Ball1.5
              Ultra Ball2.0
              Bronze medal1.1
              Silver medal1.2
              Gold medal1.3

              List of Castform costumes

              Photobomb

              A list of Castform costumes available in Pokémon GO.

              No costume sprites available

              Castform high resolution sprites

              Photobomb

              A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Castform. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

              Castform Pokédex entries

              Hoenn
              VersionsPokédex entry
              RubyCASTFORM’s appearance changes with the weather. This POKéMON gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
              SapphireCASTFORM 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.
              EmeraldIt alters its form depending on the weather. Changes in the climate such as the temperature and humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
              FireRed, LeafGreenIt has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
              Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIts appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.
              HeartGold, SoulSilverThis Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
              Black 2, White 2Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.
              XThis Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.
              YIt has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.
              Omega RubyCastform’s appearance changes with the weather. This Pokémon gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.
              Alpha SapphireCastform 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.
              SunIt changes its form depending on the weather. Changes in the temperature or humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.
              MoonIts form changes on its own, due to its cells’ sensitive reactions to temperature and humidity.
              Ultra SunAlthough 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 MoonIts form changes depending on the weather. The rougher conditions get, the rougher Castform’s disposition!