Drifblim (Pokémon)

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Drifblim フワライド Fuwaride #426
File:ArtFuwaride.png Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type Ghost Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Blimp Pokémon
Abilities Aftermath or Unburden Unburden Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,640,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #066 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′11″ Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3′11″/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 33.1 lbs. Imperial 15.0 kg Metric 33.1 lbs./15.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Indeterminate group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 204 Battle Exp.: 2041*
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 Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Drifblim seems to be a living hot air balloon. Its once black eyes are now red and set far apart. It has four limbs which may be twitched to act as rudders, while its bottom is red and looks torn. It has grooves running down the body. The puff on the top of its head seems small compared to its whole body. Like Drifloon, it has a yellow "X" on its face.

Gender differences

None.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Drifblim balloon.JPG

A Hot Air Balloon in The Rise of Darkrai that looks like a Drifblim.

It first appeared in a cameo in the movie The Rise of Darkrai. The closed Hearthome Gym in DP049 was designed after a Drifblim A Hot Air Balloon in The Rise of Darkrai was also designed after a Drifblim.

In the manga

When Diamond, Pearl and Berlitz were in Hearthome City, Fantina used her Drifblim to throw off some women who were teasing the trio about being rookies in contests.

In the TCG

Main article: Drifblim (TCG)

Game data

Drifblim has one of the worst Defense and Special Defense in Generation IV but in also has an acceptable Special Attack score and the highest HP in the Sinnoh region.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It's drowsy 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 {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Drifloon Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

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.

Type effectiveness

Note: If Foresight is used on Drifblim, the effectiveness of Normal and Fighting attacks will be 1× and ½× respectively.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV
Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.
Start	Constrict
	Minimize
	Astonish
	Gust
6	Astonish
11	Gust
14	Focus Energy
17	Payback
22	Stockpile
27	Spit Up
	Swallow
32	Ominous Wind
37	Baton Pass
44	Shadow Ball
51	Explosion

By TM/HM

#	Generation IV
TM04	Calm Mind
TM06	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day
TM15	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance
TM21	Frustration
TM24	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder
TM27	Return
TM29	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball
TM32	Double Team
TM34	Shock Wave
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM45	Attract
TM46	Thief
TM48	Skill Swap
TM57	Charge Beam
TM58	Endure
TM61	Will-O-Wisp
TM62	Silver Wind
TM63	Embargo
TM64	Explosion
TM66	Payback
TM67	Recycle
TM68	Giga Impact
TM70	Flash
TM73	Thunder Wave
TM74	Gyro Ball
TM77	Psych Up
TM78	Captivate
TM82	Sleep Talk
TM83	Natural Gift
TM85	Dream Eater
TM87	Swagger
TM90	Substitute
HM01	Cut
HM02	Fly
HM05	Defog

By breeding

• Body Slam
• Destiny Bond
• Disable
• Haze
• Hypnosis
• Memento

Evolution

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Sprite

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

It's name was originally thought to be Driftblim, but was later confirmed to be Drifblim, without the t.

Origin

Drifblim is based on a hot air balloon.

Name origin

Its name is derived from drift and blimp. Drifblim's Japanese name may be derived from 付和雷同 fuwaraidō, the Japanese word meaning to follow others blindly. It could also be a combination of fuga (Latin for flight) and ride. It also may be derived from fuwa fuwa, meaning soft, fluffy, and light and ride. Its German name, Drifzepeli, comes from Drift and Zeppelin. Its French name, Grodrive, comes from gros and dérive. The Korean name is a combination of 'fluffy' (둥실, doongsil) and the word 'ride' in English.

In other languages

• German: Drifzepeli
• French: Grodrive
• Korean: 둥실라이드 Doong-sil-ride

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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