Castform in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2: locations, stats and moves
Find Castform’s Black 2/White 2 locations, Generation V Normal typing, base stats, historical abilities, evolution requirements and sequel learnsets.
Nintendo DS sequels; not the original Black and White story.
Generation V identity and base stats
Castform is Unova #163 and National #351. Its Black 2/White 2 typing is Normal. These figures describe its standard Generation V form on the original Nintendo DS cartridges. Later Fairy typing and later stat increases are excluded.
The picture shows the standard Generation V form; gender, seasonal or alternate battle forms may look different.

| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 70 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Total | 420 |
Where to obtain it in Black 2 and White 2
The listed Normal typing and base stats describe its normal weather form. Forecast changes its form and type with battle weather; this is not an evolution.
The following records use only Black 2 and White 2. Seasons and special requirements remain separate. Postgame areas require the appropriate story access; these records do not imply every location is open on a fresh save.
Encounter methods · Legendary and event requirements · Gifts, fossils and trades
| Location / area | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 6 | Black 2 | Shaking grass | 26 | No special condition recorded |
| Route 6 | White 2 | Shaking grass | 26 | No special condition recorded |
Evolution family and Generation V requirements
Castform has no evolution within the Black 2/White 2 regional roster. Form changes are separate from evolution; evolutions added in later generations do not occur on these cartridges.
Abilities, breeding and training reference
| Ability | Slot / availability |
|---|---|
| Forecast | Regular ability slot 1 |
A Hidden Ability slot does not guarantee an ordinary wild specimen. Hidden Grottos, specific sequel gifts, historical Dream World / Dream Radar access and external specimens have different requirements. Some Generation V slots, including the Unova starter Hidden Abilities and Litwick-line Shadow Tag, were never officially released in that generation.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Fairy / Amorphous |
| Base hatch cycles | 25 |
| Experience growth | Medium Fast |
| Base capture rate | 45 / 255 (not a percentage chance) |
| EV yield when defeated | Hp +1 |
The Route 3 Day Care is reached after the Hall of Fame in the sequels. Undiscovered species cannot produce Eggs. Baby forms that require an incense need the correct held item on a parent; breeding an evolved parent does not always yield its earliest Pokédex stage.
Black 2 and White 2 level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / starting move | Tackle |
| 10 | Ember |
| 10 | Powder Snow |
| 10 | Water Gun |
| 15 | Headbutt |
| 20 | Hail |
| 20 | Rain Dance |
| 20 | Sunny Day |
| 30 | Weather Ball |
| 40 | Blizzard |
| 40 | Fire Blast |
| 40 | Hydro Pump |
Every row is filtered to the Black 2/White 2 version group. Level 1 entries include starting or reminder moves; a later caught specimen need not know every listed move. Evolution timing changes which form learns a move. The Move Reminder charges a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solarbeam | Grass | Special |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | Special |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | Special |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM46 | Thief | Dark | Physical |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | Special |
| TM55 | Scald | Water | Special |
| TM59 | Incinerate | Fire | Special |
| TM67 | Retaliate | Normal | Physical |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM83 | Work Up | Normal | Status |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
Compatibility uses Black 2/White 2 learnset records. Machine numbers and move data match Generation V, while acquisition locations must come from the sequel guide. Sequel TM95 is obtainable; the original BW Lock Capsule restriction does not apply. HMs need the Move Deleter to be removed.
Egg moves and sequel Move Tutors
Recorded Black 2/White 2 Egg moves: Amnesia, Clear Smog, Disable, Future Sight, Hex, Lucky Chant, Ominous Wind.
Recorded Black 2/White 2 tutor compatibility: Icy Wind, Last Resort, Sleep Talk, Snore, Tailwind.
Tutor compatibility does not mean every move is taught by a shard tutor. Starter ultimate moves, pledge moves and species-specific services have their own conditions.
Tutor cities, shard colours, reminders and special move services
Related species and return to the Pokédex
Return to Castform in the illustrated regional Pokédex.
Use Castform’s Black 2 or White 2 method and condition. Version-specific catches, postgame breeding and historical distribution requirements need their own collection plan.
