Drifloon
Drifloon is a Ghost/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
National № | 0425 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 125 (16.3% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 70 |
Growth Rate | Fluctuating |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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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. |
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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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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:
Moves learnt by level up
Drifloon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
5 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
9 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
15 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
21 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
25 | Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
29 | Extrasensory | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
37 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
47 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Drifloon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | |
Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Drifloon sprites
Where to find Drifloon
Other languages
English | Drifloon |
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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 |
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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