Drifloon
Drifloon is a Ghost/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0425 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost Flying |
| Species | Balloon Pokémon |
| Height | 0.4 m (1′04″) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Aftermath 2. Unburden Flare Boost (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0065 (Diamond/Pearl) 0065 (Platinum) 0208 (Black 2/White 2) 0001 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0064 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0076 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0124 (Sword/Shield) 0065 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0037 (Legends: Arceus) 0143 (Scarlet/Violet) 0135 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 125 (16.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 70 |
| Growth Rate | Fluctuating |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Defense | 34 | 65 | 183 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 44 | 83 | 205 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 348 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Drifloon changes
- In Generation 4, Drifloon has a base experience yield of 127.
- In Generations 4-7, Drifloon has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead. |
| Platinum | Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing. |
| Black White |
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” |
| Black 2 White 2 |
These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish. |
| X Omega Ruby |
A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish. |
| Sun | Stories go that it grabs the hands of small children and drags them away to the afterlife. It dislikes heavy children. |
| Moon | If for some reason its body bursts, its soul spills out with a screaming sound. |
| Ultra Sun | Its round body is stuffed with souls and expands each time it leads someone away. |
| Ultra Moon | Wandering souls gathered together to form this Pokémon. When trying to make friends with children, Drifloon grabs them by the hand. |
| Sword | Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it. |
| Shield | The gathering of many souls gave rise to this Pokémon. During humid seasons, they seem to appear in abundance. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It is a Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons. |
| Shining Pearl | It tugs on the hands of children to spirit them away. However, it gets pulled around instead. |
| Legends: Arceus | Said to lure away young children and carry them off to the afterlife. Some whisper that Drifloon are formed of reincarnated human souls, but these rumors are as yet unconfirmed. |
| Scarlet | It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing. |
| Violet | Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “signpost for wandering spirits.” |
Moves learned by Drifloon
Moves learnt by level up
Drifloon does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Drifloon does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Drifloon cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Drifloon learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Minimize | Normal | — | — | |
| 4 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 12 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 16 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 20 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 24 | Spit Up | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Stockpile | Normal | — | — | |
| 24 | Swallow | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 32 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 36 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 40 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 44 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 |
Egg moves
Drifloon learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Drifloon gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Drifloon is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Drifloon sprites
Where to find Drifloon
Other languages
| English | Drifloon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | フワンテ (Fuwante) |
| German | Driftlon |
| French | Baudrive |
| Italian | Drifloon |
| Spanish | Drifloon |
| Korean | 흔들풍손 (heundeulpungson) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 飘飘球 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 飄飄球 |
| English |
Balloon Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ふうせんポケモン |
| German | Ballon-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Bouboule |
| Italian | Pokémon Pallone |
| Spanish | Pokémon Globo |
| Korean | 풍선포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 气球宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 氣球寶可夢 |
Name origin
- drift
- to float through the air
- balloon
- object that contains helium and floats

