Drifblim (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Drifblim (disambiguation).

Drifblim Blimp Pokémon フワライド Fuwaride #0426 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ghost Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Aftermath or Unburden Cacophony Cacophony Flare Boost Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Amorphous Hatch time 30 cycles
Height 3'11" 1.2 m Drifblim 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 33.1 lbs. 15.0 kg Drifblim 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 204 Gen. IV Unknown IV 174 V+	Leveling rate Fluctuating
EV yield Total: 2 Drifblim 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Purple	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Drifblim (Japanese: フワライド Fuwaride) is a dual-type Ghost/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

It evolves from Drifloon starting at level 28.

Biology

Drifblim is a Pokémon that has a large, spherical, purple body with the lower quarter of its body being a lighter purple. The colors are separated by a repeated semicircle pattern all around its body. On the top of its head is a puffy, white mass, which closely resembles a cloud. In the center of its body is a large yellow "X" mark, and on either side just above the "X" are its small, red eyes. On the lower portion of its body are four long, thin arms that extend diagonally in four different directions. Its arms are tipped with yellow and have three short points each. The bottom of its body narrows into a short, red extrusion that fans slightly outward. Drifblim's body contains souls, said to be burdened with regrets. These souls serve as fuel for Drifblim's gas.

Drifblim is strong enough to lift Pokémon or people but has no control over its flight. This causes it to drift with the wind and end up anywhere. It can, however, inflate and deflate itself with gas to control its altitude. It is rarely active during the day but usually gathers in groups during the evenings. When noticed, the groups will suddenly vanish to unknown locations. Drifblim preys on Clamperl. There are rumors of Drifblim carrying people to the afterlife; as well, there have been songs or poems dedicated to Drifblim due to people admiring its transient, melancholy aspect.

Drifblim and its pre-evolved form, Drifloon, are the only known Pokémon that can have Flare Boost as an Ability. Prior to Generation V, this was also true for Unburden.

Evolution

Drifblim evolves from Drifloon.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Drifloon  Ghost  Flying

→

First Evolution Drifblim  Ghost  Flying

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Sinnoh #066 Johto #— 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 It can generate and release gas within its body. That's how it can control the altitude of its drift. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #209 Black At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish. White Black 2 They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Coastal #002 Hoenn #— X It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere. Y It's drowsy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go. Omega Ruby It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere. Alpha Sapphire It's drowsy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.
Generation VII Alola  S  M : #065 Alola  US  UM : #077 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. 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.
Generation VIII Galar #125 Galar Isle of Armor #136 Sinnoh #066 Hisui #038 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.
Generation IX Paldea #144 Kitakami #— Blueberry #— 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.

Drifblim in the Alola Pokédex	Drifblim in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Drifloon Platinum Evolve Drifloon HeartGold SoulSilver Trade
Generation V Black White Routes 13 and 14, Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 Routes 13 and 14, Reversal Mountain
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Ghost) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Drifloon
Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Drifloon, Poké Pelago Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Drifloon Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Axew's Eye North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins (Wanderer) Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Challenge Beach, Challenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Drifloon Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands: Ramanas IslandNight, Sandgem FlatsNight, Lake Verity and nearbyNight, massive mass outbreaks Crimson Mirelands: Space-time distortions Cobalt Coastlands: Crossing SlopeNight, near Ginkgo LandingNight, near Aipom HillNight, Bathers' Lagoon and nearbyNight, near Hideaway BayNight, Deadwood HauntNight, near Tombolo WalkNight, Sand's Reach and nearbyNight, Tranquility CoveNight, near Castaway ShoreNight, near Islespy ShoreNight (mass outbreaks nearbyDayNight), Lunker's LairNight, Seagrass HavenNight, Firespit IslandNight Alabaster Icelands: Bonechill WastesNight, Avalugg's LegacyNight, Glacier TerraceNight (also mass outbreaksDayNight), Heart's CragNight, massive mass outbreaks
Generation IX Scarlet South Province: Cortondo, Alfornada Cavern East Province: Tagtree Thicket North Province: Area One, Area Two, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain Tera Raid Battles (4★, 5★) Violet Union Circle Tera Raid Battle Search (4★, 5★)

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) MD Sky Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) Ranger: SoA Volcano Cave, Chroma Ruins, Hippowdon Temple Rumble Windy Prairie PokéPark Wii Meeting Place, Meadow Zone, Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone, Cavern Zone, Lava Zone, Haunted Zone, Granite Zone, Flower Zone* Ranger: GS Sky, Light Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Hauntyard: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F, All* PokéPark 2 Cove Area, Arbor Area, Crag Area, Tech Area, Arcane Area Conquest Evolve Drifloon Rumble U Wonder Area: Haunted Playland
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3We Rumble World Fairy Land: Pixie Glen (Center Boss, Back, Special) Picross Area 28: Stage 05
Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Castform Sea, Arceus Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Generation VIII New Snap Blushing BeachNight, Maricopia Reef Evening
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Drifblim Appears Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Third release) Masters EX Sync pair scout: Morty & Drifblim

In events

Poké Portal News

Games	Event	Tera Type	Location	Level	Distribution period
S	Drifblim and Mismagius Spotlight	Varies Dark	hide	45, 75	January 20 to 22, 2023

Held items

Games		Held items
Black 2	White 2	Air Balloon (Dark grass only, 1%)
Legends: Arceus		Normal Bugwort (35%) Vivichoke (15%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 150		210 - 257	410 - 504
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 54		53 - 116	101 - 227
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 498	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 17/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ¼× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is ½×. If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Strength Sap Grass Status 0000— 100100% 10 011 Minimize Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 011 Gust Flying Special 04040 100100% 35 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 Evo.Evo. Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100100% 10 1212 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 1616 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10 2020 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100100% 15 2424 Spit Up Normal Special 0000— 100100% 10 2424 Swallow Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 2424 Stockpile Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 3131 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 3636 Destiny Bond Ghost Status 0000— 00——% 5 4242 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00——% 40 4848 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15 5454 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drifblim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drifblim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM014 TM014 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM042 TM042 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM128 TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM151 TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM174 TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM177 TM177 Spite Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM180 TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM202 TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM207 TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drifblim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Drifblim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Clear Smog Poison Special 50 —% 15 Defog Flying Status — —% 15 Disable Normal Status — 100% 20 Haze Ice Status — —% 30 Hypnosis Psychic Status — 60% 20 Memento Dark Status — 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Drifblim Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drifblim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drifblim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Drifblim Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Drifblim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Whirlwind	Drifblim (Legends Awakened 53)

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 2.5% IQ group: G
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Battle Gastly Connected to: Gastly, Haunter Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal Drifting around! ♪ Low HP (< 50%) I feel like I'm losing air…
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Ghost Poké Assist: Ghost Field move: (Elevate ×-) Browser entry R-143 It launches eerie orbs to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ghost Poké Assist: (present) Ghost Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×1) Poké Assist: (past) Ghost Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-233/N-220 To attack, it spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.58 seconds Base HP: 67 Base Attack: 79 Base Defense: 48 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Drifblim can carry you to many Zones. Drifloon are taken care of in the Haunted Zone and the Granite Zone.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond PokéPark Pad entry: Drifblim have a network all over PokéPark. They can take Pikachu and his Pals anywhere.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★★ Move: Shadow Ball Attack: ★★ Ability 1: Dodge Ability 2: Explode Ability 3: Decoy Defense: ★★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves from Drifloon when its HP is 146 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Asa and Otsū
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ghost Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Ghost Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #643 Cross Attack Increases damage when making a + shaped match. Swappable Skill(s): Barrier Shot
Pokémon GO Base HP: 312 Base Attack: 180 Base Defense: 102 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Hex, Astonish Charged Attacks: Ominous Wind, Icy Wind, Shadow Ball, Mystical Fire*, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #083 Drifblim float around as they please during the day, but at night they drift off to who knows where. Apparently, some of the Clamperl they’ve carried away are still missing.
Pokémon Sleep Error creating thumbnail: File missing Sleep type: Dozing Pokémon type: Ghost Points to befriend: 12 Specialty: Skills Berry: Bluk Berry ×1 Primary ingredient: Greengrass Corn ×1 Possible ingredients: Greengrass Corn Pure Oil Soft Potato Main skill: Stockpile (Charge Strength S) Base carry limit: 17 Stockpile or Spit Up is selected. When Spit Up triggers, Snorlax gains Strength from Stockpile's number. Drifblim has a habit of carrying people and Pokémon. Apparently some Drifblim can't sleep peacefully without holding on to something. Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Error creating thumbnail: File missing Big Loop Sleep Floating Sleep Pacifying Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

Costumes in Pokémon GO
Halloween Mischief

Evolution data

Unevolved Drifloon  Ghost  Flying

Level 28 →

First Evolution Drifblim  Ghost  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII Sword Shield Legends: Arceus
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Drifblim images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Loony in Pokémon Super Contests

In animation

Drifblim in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Major appearances

Fantina's Drifblim

Drifblim made its animated series debut in Playing The Leveling Field!, under the ownership of Fantina. It evolved from Drifloon in the episode during a battle with Ash's Pikachu. It appeared again in A Shield with a Twist!, where it defeated Ash's Pikachu and Buizel during a Gym battle, but lost to Chimchar.

Other

Drifblim debuted in The Rise of Darkrai, where it floated around Alamos Town, serving as a scout for Tonio so he could conduct scientific analyses throughout the city.

In PK18, Buizel grabbed on to a Drifblim while escaping from Meowth and his cronies. Meowth's group was later forced to hold on to more Drifblim after being blasted off by a Registeel.

In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, Ash used multiple Drifblim to hop across a gorge to safely reach Bonnie, who had fallen asleep on the other side.

Minor appearances

In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Drifblim watched Meloetta's concert.

Three Drifblim appeared in I Choose You!.

In A Haunted House for Everyone!, a Mismagius created illusions of two Drifblim.

Multiple Drifblim appeared in Nightfall? Nightmares!.

A Drifblim appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).

A Drifblim appeared in a photo in HZ076.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP093 Drifblim Dawn's Pokédex Drifblim, the Blimp Pokémon and the evolved form of Drifloon. Because it travels on wind currents, Drifblim's movements are unusual and unpredictable.

In the manga

Drifblim in Pokémon Adventures

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

The titular Phantom Thief, Hiori, uses a Drifblim primarily for aerial transportation. It is not seen battling much but can hold its own when it needs to.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Fantina's Drifblim

When Diamond, Pearl and Platinum were in Hearthome City, Fantina used her Drifblim to throw off some women who were obstructing the trio for being rookies in Contests who didn't deserve to compete, an attitude that carried over even after Platinum won the Contest, to which Fantina responded by dropping them in a trash chute. She was later used in a Gym match against Platinum. Her Ominous Wind seemed to give her the upper hand at first against Platinum's Empoleon, but the girl then revealed that she took advantage of this gust of wind to send off her Blizzard, fainting her. She first appeared in Perturbed by Pachirisu.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS370 Drifblim, the Blimp Pokémon. It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Main article: Fantina's Drifblim

Fantina's Drifblim also makes a minor appearance in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, fighting alongside its Trainer and the other Gym Leaders against an army of Team Galactic Grunts in The Legendary Pokémon, Captured.

Drifblim also appeared as a member of Flint's team in Hareta's Heart's Desire. Drifblim was used to finish off Hareta's Misdreavus, but was surprised when Misdreavus used Skill Swap to acquire Drifblim's Aftermath Ability, causing Drifblim to be taken down with the other Ghost-type Pokémon.

In the TCG

Main article: Drifblim (TCG)

Trivia

• Drifblim has the highest HP base stat of all Flying-type Pokémon, and is tied with Giratina for the highest HP base stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Drifblim and Drifloon are the only Pokémon not introduced in Generation III to be found in the Fluctuating Experience Group.
  • They are also the only Flying-type and Ghost-type Pokémon in the Fluctuating Experience Group.
• Drifblim is tied with Bronzong as the most common Pokémon found amongst Elite Four members, being used by four of them.

Origin

Drifblim appears to be based on a hot air balloon. The yellow shape around its mouth resembles a puncture bandage (its mouth being the puncture), the white puff on its head resembles a cloud, and its four arms pose as the rigging connected to the balloon's basket. It also resembles the box jellyfish, specifically the Carukia barnesi. It may also be based on space jellyfish (also known as atmospheric jellyfish), an atmospheric phenomenon caused by rocket launches that are often mistaken for cryptids or UFO sightings.

As a concept of a Ghost-type balloon, it may have been inspired by some Kaidan ghost stories, where ghosts and spirits have been compared to balloons.

Name origin

Drifblim may be a combination of drift and blimp.

Fuwaride may be a combination of ふわふわ fuwa fuwa (soft, airy, and light; or an onomatopoeia for floating), 風船 fūsen (balloon), and ride, as well as a pun on 付和雷同 fuwaraidō (following others blindly).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese フワライド Fuwaride From ふわふわ fuwafuwa, fuga, 風船 fūsen, ride, and possibly 付和雷同 fuwaraidō French Grodrive From gros and dérive Spanish Drifblim Same as English name German Drifzepeli From Drift and Zeppelin Italian Drifblim Same as English name Korean 둥실라이드 Dungsilraid From 둥실둥실 dungsil-dungsil and ride Mandarin Chinese 隨風球 / 随风球 Suífēngqiú * 附和氣球 / 附和气球 Fùhèqìqiú * From 隨風 / 随风 suífēng and 氣球 / 气球 qìqiú From 附和 fùhè and 氣球 / 气球 qìqiú Cantonese Chinese 隨風球 Chèuihfūngkàuh * 附和氣球 Fuhwohheikàuh * From 隨風 chèuihfūng and 氣球 heikàuh From 附和 fuhwoh and 氣球 heikàuh

More languages Hindi गुब्बावारा Gubbavara From ग़ुब्बारा gubbara Thai ฟูวาไรด์ Fuwarai Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Fantina's Drifblim

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