Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Tackle Hurricane
Same-type attack bonus on Tackle. Hurricane costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Castform takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 450
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 932 CP
Castform moves
2 fast · 2 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Hurricane Best | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Tackle (10 DPS); Hex builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Castform does not evolve.
Costumes & special forms 3
Raids
- Status
- Castform is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Castform
How to get Castform
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 39 | 1,410 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 39 | 1,527 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 897 | 956 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,116 | 1,189 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 897 | 956 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 678 | 722 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 897 | 956 |
Is Castform good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Castform has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (139 Defense / 172 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 23 |
| Lv 2 | 72 |
| Lv 3 | 121 |
| Lv 4 | 170 |
| Lv 5 | 220 |
| Lv 6 | 269 |
| Lv 7 | 318 |
| Lv 8 | 367 |
| Lv 9 | 417 |
| Lv 10 | 466 |
| Lv 11 | 513 |
| Lv 12 | 559 |
| Lv 13 | 606 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 652 |
| Lv 15 | 699 |
| Lv 16 | 746 |
| Lv 17 | 792 |
| Lv 18 | 839 |
| Lv 19 | 886 |
| Lv 20 | 932 |
| Lv 21 | 979 |
| Lv 22 | 1,025 |
| Lv 23 | 1,072 |
| Lv 24 | 1,119 |
| Lv 25 | 1,165 |
| Lv 26 | 1,212 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,259 |
| Lv 28 | 1,305 |
| Lv 29 | 1,352 |
| Lv 30 | 1,399 |
| Lv 31 | 1,422 |
| Lv 32 | 1,445 |
| Lv 33 | 1,469 |
| Lv 34 | 1,492 |
| Lv 35 | 1,515 |
| Lv 36 | 1,539 |
| Lv 37 | 1,562 |
| Lv 38 | 1,585 |
| Lv 39 | 1,608 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,632 |
| Lv 41 | 1,652 |
| Lv 42 | 1,673 |
| Lv 43 | 1,694 |
| Lv 44 | 1,715 |
| Lv 45 | 1,737 |
| Lv 46 | 1,758 |
| Lv 47 | 1,780 |
| Lv 48 | 1,801 |
| Lv 49 | 1,823 |
| Lv 50 | 1,845 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0351
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 0.80 kg
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0351_POKEMON_CASTFORM
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Castform in Pokemon GO?
Castform's best moveset is Tackle (fast) with Hurricane (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Castform's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Castform takes super effective damage from Fighting-type moves. It resists Ghost, so avoid those types against it.
What is Castform's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Castform reaches 1,845 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,632 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Castform?
A perfect 15/15/15 Castform shows 932 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,165 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Castform in Pokemon GO?
Castform spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Castform be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Castform depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.