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*Along with [[Cherrim]] it is the only Pokémon to date to change when the weather changes. | *Along with [[Cherrim]] it is the only Pokémon to date to change when the weather changes. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
It appears to be intended to resemble and act like a living cloud. Its ability to change shape and type depending on the weather condition makes similar to a {{wp|weather balloon}}. It's also similar both in concept and design to a {{wp|teru teru bozu}}, a Japanese charm doll used to | It appears to be intended to resemble and act like a living cloud. Its ability to change shape and type depending on the weather condition makes similar to a {{wp|weather balloon}}. It's also similar both in concept and design to a {{wp|teru teru bozu}}, a Japanese charm doll used to wish for good weather. | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Castform's name seems to be a combination of ''forecast'', predict the weather, and ''transform'', referring to its ability to change type depending on the weather. The German and French names refer to this also. Its Japanese name may be a combination of 天気予報 ''tenkyohō'', weather forecast, and 変わる ''kawaru'', to change or transform. | Castform's name seems to be a combination of ''forecast'', predict the weather, and ''transform'', referring to its ability to change type depending on the weather. The German and French names refer to this also. Its Japanese name may be a combination of 天気予報 ''tenkyohō'', weather forecast, and 変わる ''kawaru'', to change or transform. | ||