Drifblim (Pokémon)

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Drifblim Blimp Pokémon 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 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 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" 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 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 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 evenings. When noticed, the groups will suddenly vanish to unknown locations.

In the anime

Drifblim in the anime

Major appearances

Fantina's Drifblim

Drifblim made its main 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 Alamos Town.

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

Multiple Drifblim appeared in Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!. They were used by Ash to hop across a gorge safely in order to reach Bonnie, who had fallen asleep on the other side.

Minor appearances

A Drifblim appeared in Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade as one of the Pokémon watching Meloetta's concert.

Three Drifblim appeared in I Choose You!.

Two Drifblim appeared in A Haunted House for Everyone! as illusions created by a Mismagius.

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

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

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.

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 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)

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 B2W2: #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 SM: #065 Alola USUM: #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 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.

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

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 Conquest Evolve Drifloon Rumble U Wonder Area: Haunted Playland
Generation VI Battle Trozei Safari Jungle: Stage 3We Shuffle Event: Drifblim Appears Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Third release) Rumble World Fairy Land: Pixie Glen (Center Boss, Back, Special) Picross Area 28: Stage 05

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Black 2	White 2	Air Balloon (1%)

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP Evo.Evo. Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100100% 10 011 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100100% 10 011 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 1212 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 1616 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100100% 10 2020 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100100% 15 2424 Stockpile Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 2424 Swallow Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 2424 Spit Up Normal Special 0000— 100100% 10 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/TR

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM20 TM20 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100}}100% 5 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM27 TM27 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM38 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM46 TM46 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM57 TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM77 TM77 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM78 TM78 Acrobatics Flying Physical 05555 100}}100% 15 TM86 TM86 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR17 TR17 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR52 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 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 VIII Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - IX

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

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

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 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 ●●●
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

Evolution

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

For other sprites and images, please see Drifblim images on the 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 Generation III to be found in the Fluctuating Experience Group.
  • They are also the only Flying-type Pokémon and the only Ghost-type Pokémon in the Fluctuating Experience Group.

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 fuwafuwa, fuga, 風船 fūsen, ride, and possibly a pun of 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

Related articles

• Fantina's Drifblim

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