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===Form data=== | ===Form data=== | ||
Castform has four | Castform has four interchangeable forms, which it switches between based on the [[weather]] in {{pkmn|battle}}s, due to its [[Ability]] {{a|Forecast}}. Each of its forms has a different [[type]] to match the weather. Castform was the first Pokémon to have interchangeable forms. | ||
By default, Castform is {{type|Normal}} | By default, Castform is in its Normal form and is {{type|Normal}}. It is always in this form outside of battles. It begins battles in this form and reverts to this form if [[Recall|withdrawn]]. It has this form in any weather that does not trigger another form, or if the weather has its effects negated by an active Ability. In [[harsh sunlight]], Forecast changes Castform into its Sunny Form, which is {{type|Fire}}. In [[rain]], Forecast changes Castform into its Rainy Form, which is {{type|Water}}. In {{weather|hail}}, Forecast changes Castform into its Snowy Form, which is {{type|Ice}}. | ||
In [[harsh sunlight]], Forecast changes Castform into its Sunny Form, which is {{type|Fire}} | |||
In Generations {{gen|III}} and {{gen|IV}}, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will remain in its current form (regardless of the weather). From [[Generation V]] onward, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will revert to its Normal form (regardless of the weather). | In Generations {{gen|III}} and {{gen|IV}}, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will remain in its current form (regardless of the weather). From [[Generation V]] onward, if Forecast is suppressed or replaced, Castform will revert to its Normal form (regardless of the weather). | ||
Castform's {{m|Weather Ball}} will | Castform's {{m|Weather Ball}} will usually receive {{STAB}} in any of its forms, except in a sandstorm, under {{m|Shadow Sky}}, or if it loses {{a|Forecast}}. | ||
Castform's forms cannot be viewed in the forms section of the {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} Pokédex, nor do they appear on the field in {{2v2|HeartGold|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's forms cannot be viewed in the forms section of the {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} Pokédex, nor do they appear on the field in {{2v2|HeartGold|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. | ||
Prior to [[Generation VIII]], unlike most Pokémon with [[List of Pokémon with form differences|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. | Prior to [[Generation VIII]], unlike most Pokémon with [[List of Pokémon with form differences|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. Its Shiny forms were first seen in {{g|HOME}}; they first became directly obtainable in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} (though they were also released in {{g|GO}} starting March 24, 2021<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/post/weather-week-2021/?hl=en Therian Forme Thundurus brings rain and wind to Weather Week!]</ref>). | ||
{{Evobox/Formes | {{Evobox/Formes | ||