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Forecast

Ability used by 4 HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokémon.

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In-game flavor text and effect notes for this ability.

Flavor Text

CASTFORM transforms with the weather.

Short Effect

Changes Castform's type and form to match the weather.

Effect

During rain, strong sunlight, or hail, this Pokémon's type changes to Water, Fire, or Ice, respectively, and its form changes to match. This ability has no effect for any Pokémon other than Castform. If the weather ends or becomes anything that does not trigger this ability, or a Pokémon with Air Lock or Cloud Nine enters battle, this Pokémon's type and form revert to their default. If this ability is lost or disabled, this Pokémon cannot change its current type and form until it regains its ability.

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Pokémon that can have this ability in this game.

Castform

#351 Slot 1

Normal

Castform Sunny

#351 Slot 1

Fire

Castform Rainy

#351 Slot 1

Water

Castform Snowy

#351 Slot 1

Ice

Minus

Sticky Hold

Forecast

HeartGold & SoulSilver ability

Pokémon

4

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