Drifblim
Drifblim is a Ghost/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0426 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ghost Flying |
| Species | Blimp Pokémon |
| Height | 1.2 m (3′11″) |
| Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Aftermath 2. Unburden Flare Boost (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0066 (Diamond/Pearl) 0066 (Platinum) 0209 (Black 2/White 2) 0002 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0065 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0077 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0125 (Sword/Shield) 0066 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0038 (Legends: Arceus) 0144 (Scarlet/Violet) 0136 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 174 |
| Growth Rate | Fluctuating |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 30 (7,454–7,710 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 150 | 410 | 504 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Defense | 44 | 83 | 205 | |
| Sp. Atk | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Def | 54 | 101 | 227 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 498 | 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
Drifblim changes
- In Generation 4, Drifblim has a base experience yield of 204.
- In Generations 4-7, Drifblim has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | It’s drowzy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere. |
| Platinum | At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It can generate and release gas within its body. That’s how it can control the altitude of its drift. |
| Black White |
At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can’t be a fixed destination. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It’s drowsy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go. |
| Sun | There was once an incident in which a man took a trip riding a Drifblim, only to go missing. |
| Moon | Even while under careful observation, large flocks of Drifblim flying at dusk will inexplicably disappear from view. |
| Ultra Sun | There’s a rumor that if you catch a Drifblim floating on the wind at dusk, you’ll be carried away to the afterlife. |
| Ultra Moon | The raw material for the gas inside its body is souls. When its body starts to deflate, it’s thought to carry away people and Pokémon. |
| Sword | Some say this Pokémon is a collection of souls burdened with regrets, silently drifting through the dusk. |
| Shield | It grabs people and Pokémon and carries them off somewhere. Where do they go? Nobody knows. |
| Brilliant Diamond | They’re drowsy in daytime but fly off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go. |
| Shining Pearl | It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere. |
| Legends: Arceus | It drifts along at dusk, perfectly silent. Its transient, melancholy aspect touches some people deeply—every so often, one will come upon a song or poem devoted to Drifblim. |
| Scarlet | It can generate and release gas within its body. That’s how it can control the altitude of its drift. |
| Violet | They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can’t be a fixed destination. |
Moves learned by Drifblim
Moves learnt by level up
Drifblim does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Drifblim does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Drifblim cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Drifblim learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Minimize | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Strength Sap | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 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 | — | — | |
| 31 | Self-Destruct | Normal | 200 | 100 | |
| 36 | Destiny Bond | Ghost | — | — | |
| 42 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 54 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Drifblim learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Drifblim learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Drifblim gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Drifblim is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Drifblim sprites
Where to find Drifblim
Answers to Drifblim questions
- What is a good moveset for Drifblim?
- Does Drifblim take any damage from Burn?
- Unburden shenanigans?
- Is this a good plan?
- where is drifloon in platinum?
- How do you teach Drifblim Minimize at level 1?
- Drifblim or Dusknoir?
- What move should replace Gust for this in-game Drifblim moveset?
- Drifblim or Lopunny for my Platinum in-game team?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Drifblim |
|---|---|
| Japanese | フワライド (Fuwaride) |
| German | Drifzepeli |
| French | Grodrive |
| Italian | Drifblim |
| Spanish | Drifblim |
| Korean | 둥실라이드 (dungsillaideu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 随风球 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 隨風球 |
| English |
Blimp Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ききゅうポケモン |
| German | Luftschiff-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Ballon |
| Italian | Pokémon Dirigibile |
| Spanish | Pokémon Dirigible |
| Korean | 기구포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 热气球宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 熱氣球寶可夢 |
Name origin
- drift
- to float through the air
- blimp
- a floating air ship

