Ability profile
Forecast Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
4
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.
Flavor text
Changes with the weather.
Quick summary
Forecast is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Forecast first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Forecast is used in main-series battles and links to 4 species profiles below.
4 Pokémon can have Forecast in the official dataset.
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