Castform

() is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. Its body and type changes with the weather; sunny, rain, hail, and its normal form. 
==Biology==
===Physiology===
Castform is one of few human-made "artificial" Pokémon. It was created on purpose by the researchers of the Weather Institute in the Hoenn region as an experiment in weather forecast and manipulation. Castform's main color is a cloudy white. Around its eyes is white and in the shape of a mask. Castform is able to change forms according to the weather. It has a rain, sun and snow form. The rest of its body is a plain gray color.
===Special abilities===
Castform's cellular structure is closely related to the weather conditions, meaning that Castform can both affect and be affected by the weather. Depending on the current weather and climate, Castform's emotions and even body are altered. In this way, Castform tries to adapt itself to multiple environments.
This extraordinary trait is referenced in the video games through the Forecast Ability, which changes Castform's type and appearance depending on the weather. In weather not particularly extreme, Castform's type is normal and its appearance is as described above.
*In harsh sunlight Castform becomes a type. Its head turns red, its eye markings become yellow and its head is enclosed in a translucent orange orb adorned with smaller orange orbs, giving the impression of a stylized sun. Its lower body becomes larger and paler, like a puffy white cloud. Its skin glows bright and dries up, becoming extremely hot to the touch. 
*In rain Castform becomes a type. Its head turns dark blue, its eye markings become a lighter blue and its head is enclosed in a blue raindrop shaped structure. Its lower body grows and darkens, reminiscent of a storm cloud. Its body is extremely slippery and soft, while seeping in water when its body becomes tight and compact. 
*In hail Castform changes into an type. Its head turns violet, its eye markings become a lighter violet and its head is enclosed in a complex emerald-colored structure that is meant to represent a snow cloud. Its body becomes frozen solid and cools to temperatures as low as 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
==Evolution==
Castform does not evolve.
==Game info==
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===Sprites===
==Appearances==
===Anime===
Bart Castform.png|Castform in the anime
Bart Castform Sunny.png|Sunny form Castform in the anime
Bart Castform Rainy.png|Rainy form Castform in the anime
Bart Castform Snowy.png|Snowy form Castform in the anime
Castform was featured in Unfair-Weather Friends, in which operatives of both Team Aqua and Team Magma attacked the Weather Institute trying to steal data on Kyogre or Groudon, as well as weather-changing technology. This also happens in Generation III games RSE, when you go to the institute.
==Trivia==
*Not including Mega Evolution, Regional forms, or Gigantamax, Castform is the first Pokémon in Pokédex order to have alternate forms.
*In the main games, Castform does not appear Shiny in its alternate forms. However, in Pokémon HOME, its alternate forms have Shiny colorations.
*Despite being able to learn Sandstorm, Castform has no associated form.
===Origin===
Castform is based on a cloud although it borrows elements from the , a Japanese paper doll that is said to bring good weather. In addition, Castform also resembles a water molecule since its entire body is made out of water. It also appears to be based on a weather balloon. It may also be a literal representation on the saying "come rain, hail, or shine", which means something will always happen despite bad conditions. The saying also lines up with Castform's three forms (its Rainy, Snowy, and Sunny forms respectively).
===Etymology===
Castform may come from forecast and form (referring to its forms that it turns into when subject to certain types of weather).
==Gallery==
0351Castform AG anime.png
0351Castform AG anime 2.png
0351Castform-Rainy AG anime.png
0351Castform-Snowy AG anime.png
0351Castform-Sunny AG anime.png
0351Castform Normal Dream.png
0351Castform Rainy Form Dream.png
0351Castform Snowy Form Dream.png
0351Castform Sunny Form Dream.png
0351Castform Pokemon Colosseum.png
0351Castform Pokémon HOME.png
0351Castform Rainy Pokémon HOME.png
0351Castform Snowy Pokémon HOME.png
0351Castform Sunny Pokémon HOME.png
CastformSprite.png
CastformSunnySprite.png
CastformRainySprite.png
CastformFrozenSprite.png
0351Castform GO.png
ShinyCastform-GO.png
Castform-Rainy-GO.png
ShinyCastform-Rainy-GO.png
Castform-Snowy-GO.png
ShinyCastform-Snowy-GO.png
Castform-Sunny-GO.png
ShinyCastform-Sunny-GO.png
Castform Sunny (BR).png|Castform's Sunny form in Pokémon Battle Revolution.
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