Drifblim (Pokémon)

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000 #{{{prevnum}}}: Drifloon
Pokémon
#{{{nextnum}}}: Buneary 000
Drifblim
フワライド Fuwaride
#426
File:ArtFuwaride.png
Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type
Ghost Flying
Category
Blimp Pokémon
Abilities
Aftermath or Unburden
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,640,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Sinnoh
#066
Regional Browser numbers
Height
3′11″
Imperial
1.2 m
Metric
Weight
33.1 lbs.
Imperial
15.0 kg
Metric
Dex color
Purple
Catch rate
60 (7.8%)
Body style
BodyUnknown.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F426.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
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*

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.

Special abilities

Behavior

Habitat

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
150
210 - 257 410 - 504
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
44
44 - 105 83 - 205
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
54
53 - 116 101 - 227
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

Template:DP type effectiveness

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

Learnset

Template:Learnset intro

By leveling up

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

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

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Template:EvoChart Box

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
Spr 4d 426.png Spr 4p 426.png Spr 4h 426.png Spr b 4d 426.png
Spr 4d 426 s.png Spr 4p 426 s.png Spr 4h 426 s.png Spr b 4d 426 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 426.png Spr 5b2 426.png Spr b 5b 426.png
Spr 5b 426 s.png Spr 5b2 426 s.png Spr b 5b 426 s.png
Drifblim 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.

In other languages

External links

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