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Hundo CP Values

⚔️

Raids

Lv. 20

875 - 932 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,094 - 1,165 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

1,850 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

875 - 932 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

656 - 699 CP

Snowy Castform

#351 · Hoenn

Ice

☁️ Snow Boost

Base Stats

Attack 139

Defense 139

Stamina 172

Total: 450

Pokémon Info

Max CP	1,867
Generation	Hoenn (Gen 3)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	❌ No

About Snowy Castform

Snowy Castform is a Ice-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,867 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Snowy Castform has base stats of 139 Attack, 139 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 450.

Snowy Castform can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.

In Snow weather, Snowy Castform receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Snowy Castform is 5km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Powder Snow STAB	Ice	6	+8	6.0	-	-	-
Tackle	Normal	5	+5	10.0	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Blizzard STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Ice Beam STAB	Ice	90	-55	-	90	-55
Weather Ball Ice STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Snowy Castform takes increased damage from these types:

Fire 1.6×

Fighting 1.6×

Rock 1.6×

Steel 1.6×

Resistances

Snowy Castform takes reduced damage from these types:

Ice 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Snowy Castform

Top Pokémon to use when battling Snowy Castform in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
3	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
4	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
5	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
6	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
9	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
10	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155

🏆 Snowy Castform PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	1	15	14	41	1,500
2	0	12	14	42	1,496
3	0	12	15	42	1,500
4	0	13	13	42	1,497
5	1	14	14	41	1,496
6	1	14	15	41	1,500
7	0	13	9	43	1,500
8	0	14	12	42	1,497
9	1	15	13	41	1,496
10	0	15	11	42	1,498

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	1,850

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Snowy Castform IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,399	699	932	1,165	1,632	1,850
98% (15/15/14)	1,395	697	930	1,162	1,627	1,845
96% (15/14/15)	1,394	697	929	1,162	1,626	1,844
93% (14/14/14)	1,381	690	921	1,151	1,612	1,827
91% (15/13/13)	1,382	691	921	1,152	1,612	1,828
87% (13/13/13)	1,364	682	909	1,137	1,591	1,805
82% (12/12/12)	1,347	673	898	1,122	1,572	1,782
80% (10/15/15)	1,353	676	902	1,128	1,579	1,790
67% (10/10/10)	1,313	656	875	1,094	1,532	1,737
0% (0/0/0)	1,150	575	767	958	1,342	1,522

📋 Snowy Castform Forms

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Snowy Castform with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	1,850 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	1,632 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	875 - 932 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,094 - 1,165 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	875 - 932 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	656 - 699 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Snowy Castform with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	23	26	1,632
2	1,632	27	1,632
3	1,632	28	1,632
4	1,632	29	1,632
5	220	30	1,399
6	1,632	31	1,632
7	1,632	32	1,632
8	1,632	33	1,632
9	1,632	34	1,632
10	466	35	1,515
11	1,632	36	1,632
12	1,632	37	1,632
13	1,632	38	1,632
14	1,632	39	1,632
15	699	40	1,632
16	1,632	41	1,632
17	1,632	42	1,632
18	1,632	43	1,632
19	1,632	44	1,632
20	932	45	1,745
21	1,632	46	1,632
22	1,632	47	1,632
23	1,632	48	1,632
24	1,632	49	1,632
25	1,165	50	1,850

📖 Complete Snowy Castform Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Snowy Castform (#351) is a Ice-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,867 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Snowy Castform has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Snowy Castform in 2026.

📊 Snowy Castform Stats Analysis

Snowy Castform's Attack stat is 139 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Snowy Castform may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 139 Defense (Average) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 450. This gives Snowy Castform reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ice-type Pokémon, Snowy Castform's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Snowy Castform Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Snowy Castform depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Powder Snow (Fast) with Blizzard (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Snowy Castform has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Snowy Castform PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Snowy Castform can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ice typing provides useful matchups against Ice-type threats while being weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock types.

Master League

In Master League, Snowy Castform faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Snowy Castform Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Snowy Castform's effectiveness depends on its typing and 139 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Snowy Castform use Fire, Fighting-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Snowy Castform in Pokémon GO

Snowy Castform can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

✨ Shiny Snowy Castform in Pokémon GO

Shiny Snowy Castform is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Snowy Castform gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,094 - 1,165 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Snowy Castform

Q: What is Snowy Castform's max CP?
A: 1,850 CP at Level 50, or 1,632 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Snowy Castform good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Snowy Castform be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Snowy Castform is available.

Q: What is Snowy Castform weak to?
A: Fire, Fighting, Rock, Steel-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Powder Snow + Blizzard for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

Ice Ice-Type 🗺️ Hoenn 📱 Full Pokédex ✨ Shiny Checklist 📅 Events

Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.