How to Catch Castform in Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling Pearl

How to Catch Castform in Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling PearlPokémon Sparkle Diamond and Sparkle Pearl have made many Generation III Pokémon, but none are more unique than Castform. This cloud Pokémon still remains one of the most specialized mons in the entire franchise. Castform has the ability to transform depending on the weather, making it an interesting presence in a battle.

However, catching it in Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling Pearl has proven to be a bit difficult for some players. The process of meeting him relies on patience and luck, two things that some Pokémon players don't have much of.



Below, players can see exactly how to catch Castform in Pokémon Sparkling Diamond and Sparkling Pearl.

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Castform can transform into different types depending on the weather. (Photo: Game Freak)

To get started, you'll need to have acquired the National Dex, which you can receive after seeing all 150 Pokémon in the Sinnoh Dex. You'll also need to beat the Pokémon League, which means overtaking champion Cynthia.

With that out of the way, you want to head to the Trophy Garden, which is in the back of the Pokemon Mansion south of Hearthome City. Inside the Pokemon Mansion, you can turn right down the hallway and enter the first room you see. The room contains Mr. Backlot, the owner of the mansion.

After a few exchanges, he'll tell you a specific Pokémon he saw in the Trophy Garden, located in the Outback. If that Pokémon he mentions is Castform, then you can go to the garden and encounter it by walking through the grass. If he doesn't say Castform, you'll have to wait 24 hours and come back and talk to him.



Mr. Backlot saying he saw Castform in the garden. (Photo: Game Freak)

You must repeat this process as many times as necessary until he tells you that he saw Castform in the garden. There are 16 specific Pokémon, like Jigglypuff, that Mr. Backlot can mention, so this process may take some time.


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