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
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
14 | Acrobatics | Flying | ![]() | 55 | 100 |
16 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
18 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
29 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
40 | Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
41 | Stored Power | Psychic | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
42 | Night Shade | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
92 | Imprison | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
97 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
109 | Trick | Psychic | ![]() | — | 100 |
113 | Tailwind | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
120 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
128 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
132 | Baton Pass | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
151 | Phantom Force | Ghost | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
161 | Trick Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
166 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
174 | Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
177 | Spite | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
180 | Gyro Ball | Steel | ![]() | — | 100 |
181 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
193 | Weather Ball | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
202 | Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
207 | Temper Flare | Fire | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
224 | Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Drifloon learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Drifloon can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Drifloon sprites
- See all Drifloon sprites
Where to find Drifloon
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Valley Windworks |
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HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Breed Drifblim |
X Y |
Route 8 |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sun Moon |
Hau'oli Cemetery |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 1, Hau'oli Cemetery |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Route 5, South Lake Miloch, North Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins, Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Aspiration Hill, Horseshoe Plains, Floaro Gardens, Ramanas Island |
Scarlet | North Province (Area One), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Three), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain, The Pokémon League |
Violet | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Drifloon questions
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