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Castform Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions

Type: Normal · BST: 420 · Role: Balanced Attacker

Castform is a Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fighting. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Castform, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham plus 5 more ranked below.

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With a 420 base stat total, Castform plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is HP (70), and at base 70 Speed it sits faster than 34% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.

What counters Castform in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.

Top counters vs Castform

  1. Machamp (Fighting)
  2. Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  3. Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic)
  4. Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting)
  5. Pangoro (Fighting / Dark)
  6. Passimian (Fighting)
  7. Paldean Tauros (Fighting)
  8. Paldean Tauros (Blaze) (Fighting / Fire)

How each counter beats Castform

  • Machamp (Fighting) underspeeds but can still trade Castform and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Castform and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Mega Medicham (Fighting / Psychic) outspeeds Castform and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Toxicroak (Poison / Fighting) outspeeds Castform and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.
  • Pangoro (Fighting / Dark) underspeeds but can still trade Castform and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fighting moves.

Castform weaknesses, resistances & immunities

Weaknesses

  • Fighting (×2)

Immunities

  • Ghost

Base stats

HP
70
Attack
70
Defense
70
Sp. Attack
70
Sp. Defense
70
Speed
70
Total
420

Best Tera Types for Castform

The best Tera Types for Castform cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:

Abilities

  • Forecast — [object Object]

Other Normal-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions

Want to explore similar picks? These Normal-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Castform:

Frequently asked questions about Castform

What counters Castform in Pokémon Champions?

The top counters for Castform are Machamp, Medicham, Mega Medicham, Toxicroak, Pangoro. These Pokémon hit Castform super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.

What is Castform weak to?

Castform is a Normal-type Pokémon weak to Fighting. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.

What is the best Pokémon against Castform?

The single best pick against Castform in the Pokémon Champions roster is Machamp, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.

How do you beat Castform in Pokémon Champions?

To beat Castform, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Normal) and carries super-effective coverage (Fighting). Avoid Pokémon that share Castform's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.

Is Castform good in Pokémon Champions?

Castform's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (420 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.

Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.