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Castform
Weather Pokémon |
ポワルン
Powalen |
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Sunny Form |
Rainy Form |
Snowy Form |
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Pokédex color
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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 has the ability to change forms depending on the current weather.
- During normal weather, fog*, a sandstorm, or a shadowy aura, it is in Normal form and is a Normal type.
- During harsh sunlight, it is in Sunny Form and is a Fire type.
- During rain, it is in Rainy Form and is a Water type.
- During hail (or fog in Pokémon GO), it is in Snowy Form and is an Ice type.
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.
Under bright 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 Rain 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.
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. Aside from its various forms, Castform is able to utilize weather powers in the form of its previously signature move, Weather Ball. Despite its man-made origins, it can be found in grassland areas.
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 produce 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!.
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A Sunny Form Castform in the anime
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A Rainy Form Castform in the anime
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A Snowy Form Castform in the anime
Pokédex entries
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. |
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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. |
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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 chapter
- 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 chapter
In Flash and Cosmog's Secret, two Ally Castform helped a Totem Lurantis fight Moon.
Gallery
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A Sunny Form Castform in Pokémon Adventures
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A Rainy Form Castform in Pokémon Adventures
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A Snowy Form Castform in Pokémon Adventures
Pokédex entries
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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.* |
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Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Normal Castform in
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Castform appeared in Descent Of The Weather!!, where it showed its ability of transforming into many forms depending on the current weather.
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A Sunny Form Castform in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
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A Rainy Form Castform in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
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A Snowy Form Castform in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
In the TCG
- Main article: Castform (TCG)
Other appearances
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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.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#142 |
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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 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 |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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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 |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #181 |
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Alola
USUM: #220 |
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Kanto
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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! |
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Sapphire |
Weather Institute (only one) |
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Emerald |
Weather Institute (only one) |
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FireRed |
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Alpha Sapphire |
Weather Institute (only one) |
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Moon |
Lush Jungle, Malie Garden, Tapu Village, Route 17, Haina Desert, Exeggutor Island, Mount Lanakila (SOS Battle in weather) |
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Ultra Moon |
Lush Jungle, Malie Garden, Tapu Village, Route 17, Haina Desert, Exeggutor Island, Mount Lanakila (SOS Battle in weather) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Huge Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Blizzard Island (10F-20F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) |
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MD Sky |
Blizzard Island (10F-20F), Shimmer Hill (1F-17F) |
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Rumble Blast |
Meadow: Seabreeze Trail (Normal; post-ending)
Glacier: Frozen Tundra (Snowy Form; post-ending)
Lake: Shimmering Lake (Rainy Form; post-ending)
Desert: Rugged Flats (Sunny Form; post-ending) |
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Normal Form: Adventure Area: Sweet, Light, and Fluffy
Other Forms: Vehicle Gallery: A Flowing Desert |
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Zaffiro Coast: Stage 648 (Sunny Form)
Marron Trail: Stage 658 (Snowy Form)
Marron Trail: Stage 664 (Rainy Form)
Event: The Daily Pokémon (#6)
Event: Special Daily Pokémon (Second release; Winking) |
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Rumble World |
Plasma Tundra: Misty Moor (All Areas) |
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Rumble Rush |
Castform Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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Held items
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Mystic Water (100%) |
Emerald |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Mystic Water (100%) |
Platinum |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
Mystic Water (100%) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Mystic Water (100%) |
Sun |
Moon |
Mystic Water (100%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Mystic Water (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
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250 - 344 |
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130 - 262 |
Defense:
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130 - 262 |
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Sp. Def:
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
Speed:
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67 - 134 |
130 - 262 |
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Normal
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Sunny Form
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Rainy Form
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Snowy Form
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Learnset
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This Pokémon is unavailable within Generation VIII.
Click on the generation numbers above to see Castform's learnsets from other generations. |
Side game data
Normal Form
Sunny Form
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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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! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 4 |
Recruit rate: 6.4% |
IQ group: G |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 74 |
Base Defense: 53 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 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)* |
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Rainy Form
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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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! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 4 |
Recruit rate: 6.4% |
IQ group: G |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 74 |
Base Defense: 53 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 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)* |
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Snowy Form
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
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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! |
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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
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Body size: 4 |
Recruit rate: 6.4% |
IQ group: G |
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Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack |
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Defense |
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds |
Base HP: 53 |
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Base Attack: 74 |
Base Defense: 53 |
Base Speed: 60 |
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Pokémon GO
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Base Stamina: 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)* |
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Evolution
Forms
Sprites
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Generation V |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Castform images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Castform's Weather Ball will always receive STAB in any of its forms unless in a sandstorm, under Shadow Sky, or if it loses Forecast.
- Castform is the only Pokémon to receive this benefit from Weather Ball.
- In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, Castform has a body size of 4, despite it being a body size 1 in the first Mystery Dungeon games and having the same in-game sprite in the second Mystery Dungeon games. This may have been changed to balance gameplay.
- Castform's weather-based transformations 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.
- Castform is the lightest Normal-type Pokémon.
- 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.
- Because Castform is not present in Pokémon Sword and Shield, these new shiny forms were first shown in Pokémon HOME. They were later included in the files of Pokémon GO, and Shiny Rainy Form Castform became available in game on March 24, 2021.[1]
- Before Generation VII, Castform's Normal form was classified by Pokédex color sorting as white.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
On the Origin of Species: Castform
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". As Castform is said to be composed of molecules similar to water, its shape of a large sphere with two smaller orbs resembles an H2O molecule.
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). The German and French names reflect this.
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 |
Japanese |
ポワルン Powalen |
From ポワン powan and 変わる kawaru |
French |
Morphéo |
From morph and météo |
Spanish |
Castform |
Same as English name |
German |
Formeo |
From Form and Meteorologie |
Italian |
Castform |
Same as English name |
Korean |
캐스퐁 Castpong |
Transliteration of English name |
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 |
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 |
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Hindi |
कास्टफर्म Castform |
Transliteration of English name |
Thai |
โปวาลุน Powalun |
Transcription of Japanese name |
Vietnamese |
Powalen |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Fofo
- Artificial Pokémon
- List of Pokémon with form differences
References
- ↑ Therian Forme Thundurus brings rain and wind to Weather Week!
External links
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