Drifblim (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Drifblim (disambiguation).

Drifblim フワライド Fuwaride #426 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 31 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.

It evolves from Drifloon starting at level 28.

Biology

Physiology

Drifblim seems to resemble a hot-air balloon, primarily purple in coloration. Its once-black, dot-like eyes are now red and set far apart. The lower hemisphere of Drifblim’s body is lighter in color than the upper, while its bottom portion is red and looks torn. It has four yellow-tipped limbs which may be twitched to act as rudders, and grooves running down the body. The white puff on the top of its head, with the pointed portion of it directed forward, seems small compared to its whole body. Like Drifloon, it has a yellow "X" on its face and (as seen in Pokémon Adventures and Pokémon Battle Revolution) a small mouth that can't always be seen.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Unlike Drifloon, Drifblim can be used for transportation, having the strength to lift people. Unfortunately, like a real hot-air balloon, it goes with the winds, and as such, one cannot control its trajectory. However, it can control the altitude of its drift by generating and releasing gas within its body.

Behavior

Drifblim is drowsy in daytime, but is carried aloft by the winds in the evening in big groups. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Drifblim in the anime

Major appearances

Fantina's Drifblim

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

Other

It first appeared in the movie The Rise of Darkrai, where it floated around Alamos Town, scouting for Tonio.

One also appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

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 Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

In the Phantom Thief Pokémon 7 manga

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.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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. A few more volumes down the line, Fantina's Drifblim appeared again in Celestic Town, where it saved Diamond and Pearl from a deadly fall, and carried them over to Hearthome City, where she would use it in a Gym match against Platinum. Its Ominous Wind seemed to give it 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 it.

After Platinum managed to defeat Fantina with Lax, she then lent her Drifblim to Platinum for her to go to Canalave City and rescue her father.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

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 Galactic Grunts.

Drifblim also appeared as a member of Flint's team. 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)

Game data

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 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 {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI 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.

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 Evolve Drifloon HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Routes 13, 14, Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 Unknown Routes 13, 14 and Reversal Mountain Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Evolve Drifloon

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Volcano Cave Chroma Ruins Hippowdon Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Sky Light Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Windy Prairie‎
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Hauntyard: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F, All*
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Meeting Place, Meadow Zone Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone Cavern Zone, Lava Zone Haunted Zone, Granite Zone Flower Zone *
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond	Cove Area, Arbor Area, Crag Area, Tech Area
Pokémon Conquest	Evolve Drifloon

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

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Constrict Normal Physical 01010 100}}100% 35 000Start 000Start Minimize Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 000Start 000Start Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100}}100% 15 000Start 000Start Gust Flying Special 04040 100}}100% 35 0066 0044 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100}}100% 15 01111 0088 Gust Flying Special 04040 100}}100% 35 01414 01313 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 01717 01616 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 03737 02020 Ominous Wind Ghost Special 06060 100}}100% 5 02727 02525 Stockpile Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 02222 02727 Hex Ghost Special 05050 100}}100% 10 03232 03434 Swallow Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 03232 03434 Spit Up Normal Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 05151 04040 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 05555 04646 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 04444 05252 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 40 05656 06060 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM62	Acrobatics	Flying	Physical	05555	100}}100%	15
	TM63	Embargo	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	HM01	Cut	Normal	Physical	05050	095}}95%	30
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
	Clear Smog	Poison	Special	50	—%	15
	Defog‡	Flying	Status	—	—%	15
	Destiny Bond	Ghost	Status	—	—%	5
	Disable	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Hypnosis	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
	Memento	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Drifblim in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Drifblim in that game. 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 tutoring

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Pain Split	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Tailwind	Flying	Status	—	—%	30
B	W	B2	W2	Trick	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Drifblim can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Drifblim cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	Skill SwapBW	Psychic	Status	—	—%	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 of Drifblim Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!  N/A  Not available
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0% Friend Area: Beau Plains Phrases 51%-100% HP My HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP My HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP My HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up. Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 2.5% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Ghost  Poké Assist: ( Ghost ) Field move: (Elevate ×-) Browser entry   It launches eerie orbs to attack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Ghost  ( Ghost ) Past ( Normal ) (Psy Power ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   To attack, it spits out orbs imbued with loathsome emotions that make Pokémon Tired.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
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 Strong: Weak: 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 Defense: ★★ Ability 2: Explode Speed: ★★★ Ability 3: Decoy Evolves from Drifloon when its HP is 146 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Asa and Otsū

Evolution

Unevolved Drifloon  Ghost  Flying

Level 28 →

First Evolution Drifblim  Ghost  Flying

Sprites

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

• Drifblim has the highest HP base stat of all Flying types 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 Hoenn to be found in the Fluctuating Experience Group.
• Drifblim, along with its pre-evolution Drifloon, has a unique type combination.
• Drifblim and its pre-evolution are the only Pokémon to have had more than one signature Ability over the course of the series, which was Unburden in Generation IV and Flare Boost in Generation V.

Origin

Drifblim is based on a hot air balloon.

Name origin

Drifblim is a combination of drift and blimp.

Fuwaride may be any combination of ふわふわ fuwa fuwa (soft, airy and light, or an onomatopoeia for floating), fuga (Latin for flight), 風船 fūsen (balloon), and ride. It may also involve 付和雷同 fuwaraidō, meaning to follow others blindly.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese フワライド Fuwaride From ふわふわ fuwa fuwa (soft, airy and light, or an onomatopoeia for floating), fuga (Latin for flight), 風船 fūsen (balloon), and ride. May also involve 付和雷同 fuwaraidō, meaning to follow others blindly. 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 Dungsilride Combination of 둥실둥실 dungsil dungsil and the word ride in English Mandarin Chinese 附和氣球 Fù Hè Qì Qiú 附和 may come from the Japanese 付和雷同 fuwaraidō. 氣球 means balloon. Cantonese Chinese

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