Drifloon Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Drifloon official artwork
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Drifloon

Balloon Pokémon

GHOSTFLYING

Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it.

Drifloon Pokédex brings together the essential information for Drifloon, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Drifloon is National Pokédex #425 and was introduced in Generation IV. It is a Ghost and Flying-type Pokémon.

This Drifloon Pokédex covers Drifloon across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it.

Drifloon at a glance

Type
GHOSTFLYING
Weak to
ELECTRIC2×ICE2×ROCK2×GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat
Hp — 90
Abilities
Aftermath, Unburden, Flare Boost (Hidden)
Next evolution
Drifblim — Level 28

Drifloon Pokédex overview

Drifloon has the Ghost and Flying typing, it belongs to Generation IV, its Pokédex classification is the Balloon Pokémon. Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Drifloon Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Drifloon quick facts

Height
0.4 m
Weight
1.2 kg
Generation
Generation IV
Growth rate
Fast Then Very Slow
Capture rate
125
Base happiness
70

Drifloon Pokédex type and weaknesses

Drifloon is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost and Dark. It resists Bug, Grass and Poison. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Ground. These matchups come from Drifloon's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Drifloon and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Drifloon type effectiveness

Damage taken when Drifloon is hit by each type:

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×ICE2×ROCK2×GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

GRASS½×POISON½×

Strongly resists

BUG¼×

Immune to

NORMAL0×FIGHTING0×GROUND0×

Based on Ghost / Flying typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Drifloon Pokédex stats

Drifloon has a base stat total of 348, with Hp as its highest listed base stat at 90. In the Drifloon Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Drifloon is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Drifloon base stats

Hp90
Attack50
Defense34
Special Attack60
Special Defense44
Speed70
Total348

Drifloon Pokédex abilities

Drifloon can have Aftermath, Unburden and Flare Boost as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Drifloon functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Drifloon abilities

Aftermath

Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

Unburden

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Flare Boost Hidden

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.

Drifloon Pokédex evolution

No additional evolution information is shown for Drifloon. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Drifloon evolution family

Drifloon evolution requirements

Drifloon Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Drifloon has 1 form shown on this Drifloon Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Drifloon normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Drifloon.

Drifloon Pokédex game appearances

Drifloon appears in 17 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Diamond, Heartgold, Moon and Pearl. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Drifloon appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Drifloon game availability

BlackGame data
Black 2Wild encounter
DiamondWild encounter
HeartgoldGame data
MoonWild encounter
PearlWild encounter
PlatinumWild encounter
ShieldWild encounter
SoulsilverGame data
SunWild encounter
SwordWild encounter
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteGame data
White 2Wild encounter
XWild encounter
YWild encounter

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Drifloon?

The locations below show where Drifloon can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Drifloon encounter locations

139 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
Black 2Unova Route 13 Hidden Grotto StairsHidden Grotto35–3920%—
DiamondValley Windworks AreaOnly One22100%Weekday ♀riday, Story Progress Defeat ♂ars
MoonHauoli Cemetery AreaWalk7–1030%—
PearlValley Windworks AreaOnly One22100%Weekday ♀riday, Story Progress Defeat ♂ars
PlatinumValley Windworks AreaOnly One15100%Story Progress Defeat ♂ars
ShieldGalar Route 5 AreaOverworld19–215%—
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld26–2860%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4525%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4525%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4525%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4510%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4510%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–455%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–455%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–455%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld6060%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6025%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6025%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6025%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6010%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6010%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water605%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water605%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water605%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld14–1660%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld ♀lying14–1615%Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4460%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4460%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4425%Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4425%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4425%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4410%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4410%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–445%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–445%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld6060%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6060%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6060%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6025%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6025%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6025%Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6010%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6010%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water605%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water605%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld ♀lying6015%Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk11–1430%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk11–1410%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk11–1410%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk11–1410%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–295%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–2960%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–2910%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–2960%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–2915%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld605%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld6060%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk6030%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk6010%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk6010%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk6010%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld6010%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld6060%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
ShieldWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld6015%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SunHauoli Cemetery AreaWalk7–1030%—
SwordGalar Route 5 AreaOverworld19–215%—
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld26–2860%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4525%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4525%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4525%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4510%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–4510%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–455%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–455%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water42–455%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld6060%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6025%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6025%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6025%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6010%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water6010%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water605%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water605%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordNorth Lake ♂iloch AreaOverworld Water605%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld14–1660%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld ♀lying14–1615%Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4460%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4460%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4425%Weather Raining, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4425%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4425%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4410%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–4410%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–445%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water41–445%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld6060%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6060%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6060%Weather ♀og, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6025%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6025%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6025%Weather Raining, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6010%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water6010%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water605%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld Water605%Weather Sandstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordSouth Lake ♂iloch ♂ainOverworld ♀lying6015%Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk11–1430%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk11–1410%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk11–1410%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk11–1410%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–295%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–2960%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–2910%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–2960%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld26–2915%Weather Normal, Story Progress Before Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld605%Weather Overcast, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld6060%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk6030%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk6010%Weather Snowstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk6010%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaWalk6010%Weather Intense Sun, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld6010%Weather Thunderstorm, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld6060%Weather Snowing, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
SwordWatchtower Ruins AreaOverworld6015%Weather Normal, Story Progress Hall Of ♀ame
Ultra SunAlola Route 1 Trainers SchoolOnly One19100%—
Ultra SunHauoli Cemetery AreaWalk6–940%—
Ultra SunTrainers School AreaOnly One1915%—
Ultra ♂oonAlola Route 1 Trainers SchoolOnly One19100%—
Ultra ♂oonHauoli Cemetery AreaWalk6–940%—
Ultra ♂oonTrainers School AreaOnly One1915%—
White 2Unova Route 13 Hidden Grotto StairsHidden Grotto35–3920%—
XKalos Route 8 AreaWalk1310%—
XKalos Route 8 AreaWalk1410%—
XKalos Route 8 AreaWalk1510%—
XKalos Route 8 AreaYellow ♀lowers1510%—
YKalos Route 8 AreaWalk1310%—
YKalos Route 8 AreaWalk1410%—
YKalos Route 8 AreaWalk1510%—
YKalos Route 8 AreaYellow ♀lowers1510%—

Drifloon Pokédex moves

The Drifloon Pokédex lists 130 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Drifloon move explorer

130 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1AstonishGHOSTPhysical3010015Level Up
1ConfusionPSYCHICSpecial5010025Level Up
1ConstrictNORMALPhysical1010035Level Up
1MinimizeNORMALStatus——10Level Up
4GustFLYINGSpecial4010035Level Up
5HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Level Up
8Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Level Up
12PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Level Up
15Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
16HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Level Up
20Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Level Up
20Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Level Up
22StockpileNORMALStatus——20Level Up
24Spit UpNORMALSpecial—10010Level Up
24SwallowNORMALStatus——10Level Up
25Mystical ♀ireFIRESpecial7510010Level Up
29ExtrasensoryPSYCHICSpecial8010020Level Up
29Self DestructNORMALPhysical2001005Level Up
32Destiny BondGHOSTStatus——5Level Up
33Baton PassNORMALStatus——40Level Up
40AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
40TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Level Up
43ExplosionNORMALPhysical2501005Level Up
—AcrobaticsFLYINGPhysical5510015Machine
—Aerial AceFLYINGPhysical60—20Machine
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Machine
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—Baton PassNORMALStatus——40Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brutal SwingDARKPhysical6010020Machine
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Charge BeamELECTRICSpecial509010Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—CutNORMALPhysical509530Machine
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Machine
—EmbargoDARKStatus—10015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—ExplosionNORMALPhysical2501005Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—FlashNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—FlyFLYINGPhysical909515Machine
—Focus EnergyNORMALStatus——30Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Gyro BallSTEELPhysical—1005Machine
—HazeICEStatus——30Machine
—Helping HandNORMALStatus——20Machine
—HexGHOSTSpecial6510010Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—Night ShadeGHOSTSpecial—10015Machine
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—Phantom ♀orceGHOSTPhysical9010010Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsybeamPSYCHICSpecial6510020Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Self DestructNORMALPhysical2001005Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Machine
—Silver WindBUGSpecial601005Machine
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Machine
—Stored PowerPSYCHICSpecial2010010Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Machine
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—Temper ♀lareFIREPhysical7510010Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—ThiefDARKPhysical6010025Machine
—ThunderELECTRICSpecial1107010Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ThunderboltELECTRICSpecial9010015Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Weather BallNORMALSpecial5010010Machine
—Will O WispFIREStatus—8515Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Egg
—Clear SmogPOISONSpecial50—15Egg
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Egg
—Destiny BondGHOSTStatus——5Egg
—DisableNORMALStatus—10020Egg
—HazeICEStatus——30Egg
—HypnosisPSYCHICStatus—6020Egg
—MementoDARKStatus—10010Egg
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Egg
—Weather BallNORMALSpecial5010010Egg
—Air CutterFLYINGSpecial609525Tutor
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—BindNORMALPhysical158520Tutor
—DefogFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Knock OffDARKPhysical6510020Tutor
—Magic CoatPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—Ominous WindGHOSTSpecial601005Tutor
—Pain SplitNORMALStatus——20Tutor
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—RolloutROCKPhysical309020Tutor
—Shock WaveELECTRICSpecial60—20Tutor
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SpiteGHOSTStatus—10010Tutor
—Sucker PunchDARKPhysical701005Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TailwindFLYINGStatus——15Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor

Drifloon Pokédex entries

The Drifloon Pokédex entries below let you compare how Drifloon has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Drifloon Pokédex entries

GameEntry
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

It is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.

Soulsilver

It is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.

Black

Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”

White

Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”

Black 2

These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.

White 2

These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.

X

A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.

Y

These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.

Omega Ruby

A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.

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 ♂oon

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.

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.

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