Competitive Information for Castform [Ruby/Sapphire]
Normal
Abilities:
Castform's type changes to the current weather condition's type, except Sandstorm.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Castform? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Discover Castform, a sensational Pokémon with Normal attributes! It's a sight to see Castform out in the 3rd generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Uncover the best movesets for Castform below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Forecast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball
- Defense Curl
- Thunder Wave
Ready for single battles? Castform is a brilliant Physical Sweeper. This strategy is built to crush rivals using formidable physical attacks. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Castform recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Forecast, castform's type changes to the current weather condition's type except sandstorm. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Castform's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Castform's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Charcoal
Ability: Forecast
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Flamethrower / Ember
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Thunderbolt
- Solar Beam
Castform shows a first-rate Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with formidable special power. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Forecast, castform's type changes to the current weather condition's type except sandstorm. With a Charcoal equipped to it, Castform's fire-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Ember is a special 40-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Castform? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Silk Scarf
Ability: Forecast
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Ball
- Defense Curl
- Thunder Wave
In double battles, Castform's Physical Sweeper role is a distinguished. This technique aims to crush rivals using formidable physical attacks. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. The Shell Bell item option is to help Castform recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Forecast, castform's type changes to the current weather condition's type except sandstorm. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Castform's normal-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Return is a physical STAB-boosted 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Ball is a physical 80-base power Ghost-type move (20% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Castform's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
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Item: Never-Melt Ice
Ability: Forecast
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Flamethrower / Ember
- Thunderbolt
- Solar Beam
Ready for double battles? Castform is a dazzling Special Sweeper. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with lethal special power. Don't forget before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Forecast, castform's type changes to the current weather condition's type except sandstorm. With a Never-Melt Ice equipped to it, Castform's ice-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ember is a special 40-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Castform can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Castform.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Castform can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Castform
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Castform's stats
- Defense Curl
Most notable and possible best moves for Castform
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Castform in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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