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==Biology== | ==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, it 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. | 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, it 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. | 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 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 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. | ||
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[[File:Totem Ally Castform.png|thumb|left|250px|A Normal Castform in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Totem Ally Castform.png|thumb|left|250px|A Normal Castform in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
Castform debuted in ''[[AG083|Unfair Weather Friends]]'', under the ownership of the [[Weather Institute]] researcher [[Bart]]. It changed into all of its forms during the episode. | |||
An {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Ally Castform}} appeared in ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', where it battled {{Ash}} alongside {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Totem Lurantis}} during the [[Lush Jungle]] trial, but was defeated by a {{m|Tackle}} from {{AP|Rowlet}}. Besides its Normal form, it also took on its Sunny Form during the battle. | An {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Ally Castform}} appeared in ''[[SM035|Currying Favor and Flavor!]]'', where it battled {{Ash}} alongside {{DL|Totem Pokémon|Totem Lurantis}} during the [[Lush Jungle]] trial, but was defeated by a {{m|Tackle}} from {{AP|Rowlet}}. Besides its Normal form, it also took on its Sunny Form during the battle. | ||
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A Castform appeared in ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'' as a resident of [[Maisie Island]]. It was one of the random Pokémon {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Spoink}} used to replace its lost pearl. | A Castform appeared in ''[[AG093|Clamperl of Wisdom]]'' as a resident of [[Maisie Island]]. It was one of the random Pokémon {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Spoink}} used to replace its lost pearl. | ||
A Castform appeared in ''[[ | A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Castform appeared in ''[[AG115|Mean With Envy]]''. | ||
A {{pkmn| | A {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Castform appeared in ''[[AG126|Saved by the Beldum]]'', where it was among the Pokémon seen during the [[Ever Grande Conference]]. | ||
A Coordinator's Castform appeared in its Sunny Form in ''[[AG162|Spontaneous Combusken!]]''. It was seen participating in the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the {{isl|Chrysanthemum}} {{pkmn|Contest}}. | |||
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===In Pokémon Generations=== | ===In Pokémon Generations=== | ||
[[File:Castform PG.png|thumb|250px|Castform in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | [[File:Castform PG.png|thumb|250px|Castform in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | ||
A Castform appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', where it was shown working at [[TV Mauville]]. It appeared to | A Castform appeared in ''[[PG09|The Scoop]]'', where it was shown working at [[TV Mauville]]. It appeared to be an assistant with weather forecasting, as an allusion to its weather-based abilities. | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
[[File:Fofo.png|thumb|right|200px|A Normal Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | [[File:Fofo.png|thumb|right|200px|A Normal Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
{{main|Fofo}} | {{main|Fofo}} | ||
A Castform, | A Castform, [[nickname]]d Fofo, belongs to {{adv|Ruby}} and first appeared in ''[[PS188|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 {{OBP|Smart|condition}} Contest Pokémon. | ||
Two Ally Castform appeared | Two Ally Castform appeared in [[PASM14]], where they helped a {{pkmn2|Totem}} {{p|Lurantis}} fight {{adv|Moon}}. | ||
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Fofo Forecast Sunny.png|A Sunny Form Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]] | Fofo Forecast Sunny.png|A Sunny Form Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
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Fofo Forecast Snowy.png|A Snowy Form Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]] | Fofo Forecast Snowy.png|A Snowy Form Castform in [[Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
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====Pokédex entries==== | |||
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{{Mangadexbody|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.{{tt|*|Chuang Yi's translation}}}} | |||
{{Mangadexfooter}} | |||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Normal}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Normal}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=III}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=III|reg1=Hoenn|num1=142|reg2=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Castform's appearance changes with the [[weather]]. This Pokémon gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ruby|t=FFF|entry=Castform's appearance changes with the [[weather]]. This Pokémon gained the ability to use the vast power of nature to protect its tiny body.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=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.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.}} | {{Dex/Entry3|v=Diamond|v2=Pearl|v3=Platinum|entry=Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=V}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova|num1=163|label1={{gameabbrev5|B2W2}}:}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|t=FFF|v2=White|entry=Its appearance changes with the weather. Recently, its molecules were found to be just like water.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|t=FFF|v2=White 2|entry=Temperature and weather affect its cellular structure, so this Pokémon changes form according to the weather.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VI}} | {{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn|num2=147}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=This Pokémon can change its cells, taking different forms based on the temperature and humidity.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|entry=It has the ability to change its form into the sun, the rain, or a snow cloud, depending on the weather.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=181|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=220|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It changes its form depending on the weather. Changes in the temperature or humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It changes its form depending on the weather. Changes in the temperature or humidity appear to affect its cellular structure.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its form changes on its own, due to its cells' sensitive reactions to temperature and humidity.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Its form changes on its own, due to its cells' sensitive reactions to temperature and humidity.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Fire}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Fire}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=181|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=220|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This is the form Castform takes on the brightest of days. Its skin is unexpectedly hot to the touch, so approach with care.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This is the form Castform takes on the brightest of days. Its skin is unexpectedly hot to the touch, so approach with care.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This is Castform's form when basking in fair weather. Its body is warm and toasty.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This is Castform's form when basking in fair weather. Its body is warm and toasty.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Water}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Water}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=181|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=220|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This is the form Castform takes when soaked with rain. When its body is compressed, water will seep out as if from a sponge.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This is the form Castform takes when soaked with rain. When its body is compressed, water will seep out as if from a sponge.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This is Castform's form during a downpour of rain. Its body retains moisture and gets slippery.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This is Castform's form during a downpour of rain. Its body retains moisture and gets slippery.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Header|type=Ice}} | {{Dex/Header|type=Ice}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | {{Dex/NA|gen=III}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|num1=181|label1={{gameabbrev7|SM}}:|reg2=Alola|num2=220|label2={{gameabbrev7|USUM}}:|reg3=Kanto}} | ||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This is the form Castform takes when covered in snow. Its body becomes an ice-like material, with a temperature near {{tt|23 degrees Fahrenheit|-5 degrees Celsius}}.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=This is the form Castform takes when covered in snow. Its body becomes an ice-like material, with a temperature near {{tt|23 degrees Fahrenheit|-5 degrees Celsius}}.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This is Castform's form when caught in a hailstorm. Its cold skin is as smooth as ice.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=This is Castform's form when caught in a hailstorm. Its cold skin is as smooth as ice.}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=IV}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Blizzard Island]] ( | {{Availability/Entry2|v=MD Time|v2=MD Darkness|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness|area=[[Blizzard Island]] (10F-20F), [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Blizzard Island]] ( | {{Availability/Entry1|v=MD Sky|link=Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky|area=[[Blizzard Island]] (10F-20F), [[Shimmer Hill]] (1F-17F)}} | ||
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===Side game data=== | ===Side game data=== | ||
====Normal Form==== | |||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}} | {{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}} | ||
{{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=351|acquisition=Catch}} | {{Spindata/PinballRS|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=351|acquisition=Catch}} | ||
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col= | {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=351 | ||
|buddy=5 | |||
|candy=Castform | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|stamina=172 | |||
|attack=139 | |||
|defense=139 | |||
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Hex}} | |||
|special={{m|Hurricane}}, {{m|Energy Ball}}, {{m|Weather Ball}}{{tt|*|From March 30, 2019 onward}} | |||
}} | |||
|} | |||
====Sunny Form==== | |||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Fire}} | |||
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S | |||
|body=1 | |||
|rate=7.4 | |||
|area=Thunder Meadow | |||
|P1=My appearance changes with the power of nature. | |||
|P2=My health is down to half already... | |||
|P3=I'm helpless... I have almost no power left... | |||
|PL=Yay! I leveled up! | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S | |||
|body=4 | |||
|rate=6.4 | |||
|IQ=G | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Fire | |||
|att=2 | |||
|def=3 | |||
|speed=3 | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S|stype=Fire|num=561 | |||
|min=60 | |min=60 | ||
|max=105 | |max=105 | ||
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|skilldesc=Rarely leaves the foe burned for an even longer period of time. | |skilldesc=Rarely leaves the foe burned for an even longer period of time. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type= | |- | ||
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Fire|ndex=351S | |||
|buddy=5 | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|stamina=172 | |||
|attack=139 | |||
|defense=139 | |||
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Ember}} | |||
|special={{m|Fire Blast}}, {{m|Solar Beam}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Fire){{tt|*|From March 30, 2019 onward}} | |||
}} | |||
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====Rainy Form==== | |||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Water}} | |||
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Water|ndex=351R | |||
|body=1 | |||
|rate=7.4 | |||
|area=Thunder Meadow | |||
|P1=My appearance changes with the power of nature. | |||
|P2=My health is down to half already... | |||
|P3=I'm helpless... I have almost no power left... | |||
|PL=Yay! I leveled up! | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Water|ndex=351R | |||
|body=4 | |||
|rate=6.4 | |||
|IQ=G | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Water | |||
|att=2 | |||
|def=3 | |||
|speed=3 | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Water|ndex=351R|stype=Water|num=561 | |||
|min=60 | |min=60 | ||
|max=105 | |max=105 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
|- | |- | ||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type= | {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Water|ndex=351R | ||
|buddy=5 | |||
|evolution=N/A | |||
|hatch=N/A | |||
|stamina=172 | |||
|attack=139 | |||
|defense=139 | |||
|fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Water Gun}} | |||
|special={{m|Hydro Pump}}, {{m|Thunder}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Water){{tt|*|From March 30, 2019 onward}} | |||
}} | |||
|} | |||
====Snowy Form==== | |||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Ice}} | |||
{{Spindata/MDRB|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H | |||
|body=1 | |||
|rate=7.4 | |||
|area=Thunder Meadow | |||
|P1=My appearance changes with the power of nature. | |||
|P2=My health is down to half already... | |||
|P3=I'm helpless... I have almost no power left... | |||
|PL=Yay! I leveled up! | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/MDTDS|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H | |||
|body=4 | |||
|rate=6.4 | |||
|IQ=G | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Ice | |||
|att=2 | |||
|def=3 | |||
|speed=3 | |||
}} | |||
|- | |||
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H|stype=Ice|num=561 | |||
|min=60 | |min=60 | ||
|max=105 | |max=105 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type= | {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Ice|ndex=351H | ||
|buddy=5 | |buddy=5 | ||
|evolution=N/A | |evolution=N/A | ||
|stamina= | |hatch=N/A | ||
|stamina=172 | |||
|attack=139 | |attack=139 | ||
|defense=139 | |defense=139 | ||
|fast={{m|Tackle | |fast={{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Powder Snow}} | ||
|special={{m| | |special={{m|Blizzard}}, {{m|Ice Beam}}, {{m|Weather Ball}} (Ice){{tt|*|From March 30, 2019 onward}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|it=Normale | |it=Normale | ||
|ko=캐스퐁의 모습 ''{{tt|Caspong|Castform}} Form'' | |ko=캐스퐁의 모습 ''{{tt|Caspong|Castform}} Form'' | ||
|pt_br=Normal | |||
|es=Normal | |es=Normal | ||
|vi=Bình thường}} | |vi=Bình thường}} | ||
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|ko=태양의 모습 ''Sun Form'' | |ko=태양의 모습 ''Sun Form'' | ||
|pl=Forma Słoneczna | |pl=Forma Słoneczna | ||
|pt_br=Ensolarada | |||
|es=Forma Sol | |es=Forma Sol | ||
|vi=Mặt trời}} | |vi=Mặt trời}} | ||
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|it=Forma Pioggia | |it=Forma Pioggia | ||
|ko=빗방울의 모습 ''Raindrop Form'' | |ko=빗방울의 모습 ''Raindrop Form'' | ||
|pt_br=Chuvosa | |||
|es=Forma Lluvia | |es=Forma Lluvia | ||
|vi=Hạt mưa}} | |vi=Hạt mưa}} | ||
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|it=Forma Nuvola di Neve | |it=Forma Nuvola di Neve | ||
|ko=설운의 모습 ''Snow Cloud Form'' | |ko=설운의 모습 ''Snow Cloud Form'' | ||
|pt_br=Nevada | |||
|es=Forma Nieve | |es=Forma Nieve | ||
|vi=Mây tuyết}} | |vi=Mây tuyết}} |
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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, it 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, 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, it 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 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 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 manmade origins, it can be found in grassland areas.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Castform debuted in Unfair Weather Friends, under the ownership of the Weather Institute researcher Bart. It changed into all of its forms during the episode.
An Ally Castform appeared in Currying Favor and Flavor!, where it battled Ash alongside Totem Lurantis during the Lush Jungle trial, but was defeated by a Tackle from Rowlet. Besides its Normal form, it also took on its Sunny Form during the battle.
A Castform appeared in Mounting an Electrifying Charge!, in its Normal, Rainy, and Snowy Forms. It used its weather-changing abilities to create obstacles during the Charjabug race.
Minor appearances
A Castform appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
A Castform appeared in Clamperl of Wisdom as a resident of Maisie Island. It was one of the random Pokémon Spoink used to replace its lost pearl.
A Coordinator's Castform appeared in Mean With Envy.
A Trainer's Castform appeared in Saved by the Beldum, where it was among the Pokémon seen during the Ever Grande Conference.
A Coordinator's Castform appeared in its Sunny Form in Spontaneous Combusken!. It was seen participating in the Performance Stage of the Chrysanthemum Contest.
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In Pokémon Generations
A Castform appeared in The Scoop, where it was shown working at TV Mauville. It appeared to be an assistant with weather forecasting, as an allusion to its weather-based abilities.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Fofo
A Castform, nicknamed Fofo, belongs to Ruby and first appeared 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.
Two Ally Castform appeared in PASM14, where they helped a Totem Lurantis fight Moon.
A Sunny Form Castform in Pokémon Adventures
A Rainy Form Castform in Pokémon Adventures
A Snowy Form Castform in Pokémon Adventures
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In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Castform makes an appearance in Descent Of The Weather God!! of Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire. In that chapter, it showed the ability of transforming into many forms depending on the current weather.
A Sunny Form Castform in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Rainy Form Castform in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
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
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Trivia
- Castform is the only Pokémon in both the Fairy and Amorphous Egg Groups.
- 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.
- Unlike most Pokémon with form differences, Castform's alternate forms have no Shiny variations of their own, so only the Normal form of a Shiny Castform will look different.
- Before Generation VII, Castform's Normal form was classified by Pokédex color sorting as white.
Origin
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).
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