Castform Rainy Form Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Castform Rainy Form from the Chilling Reign set is a common card numbered 33, featuring 70 HP. This vibrant Pokémon boasts the Weather Reading ability and the Rainfall attack, making it a unique addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Ability: Weather Reading — If you have 8 or more Stadium cards in your discard pile, ignore all Energy in this Pokémon’s attack costs.
• Attack: Rainfall — Deals 20 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon (excluding Weakness and Resistance on Benched Pokémon).
• Flavor Text: “This is Castform’s form when pelted by rain. In an experiment where it was placed in a shower, this Pokémon didn’t change to this form.”
• Regulation Mark: E
• Legalities: unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Sword & Shield expansion Chilling Reign as card number 33. It is a Common rarity card illustrated by sowsow, featuring a vivid depiction of the Pokémon in its rainy form.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include its set code “swsh6-33” and the regulation mark “E.” The card is classified as a Basic Pokémon with the subtype “Basic” and is part of the Water type group.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Weather Reading can significantly reduce Energy costs if the discard pile contains many Stadium cards, and Rainfall targets all opposing Pokémon, making it tactically interesting.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common card with no special variants, standard care is recommended: store in protective sleeves and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the card’s condition. Given its unique artwork and thematic appeal, maintaining its visual quality will enhance its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Chilling Reign: Introduced Castform Rainy Form as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a weather-related ability and an attack that damages all opponent’s Pokémon, highlighting environmental effects in gameplay. The set features this card as a Common, making it accessible for collectors and players alike.