No. 0425

Drifloon

Balloon Pokémon

Official art

Drifloon is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 348. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Ghost Flying

Height: 0.4 m 1′04″
Weight: 1.2 kg 2.6 lbs
Base stat total: 348 Higher than 30% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Aftermath Unburden Flare Boost

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

Said to lure away young children and carry them off to the afterlife. Some whisper that Drifloon are formed of reincarnated human souls, but these rumors are as yet unconfirmed.

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Base stats

HP90165–197290–384

Atk5063–11294–218

Def3448–9465–183

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD4457–10583–205

Spe7081–134130–262

Total348Higher than 30% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

GhostFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DarkElectricGhostIceRock

Resists

½×

GrassPoison

¼×

Bug

Immune to

0×

FightingGroundNormal

Takes normal damage from 7 types

FlyingSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81

Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Drifloon outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Drifloon against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134		Drifloon · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122		Drifloon · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Drifloon · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Aftermath
If this Pokémon is KOed with a contact move, that move's user loses 1/4 its max HP.
Other Pokémon with Aftermath 7
Voltorb Electrode Drifblim Stunky Skuntank Trubbish Garbodor
Unburden
Speed is doubled on held item loss; boost is lost if it switches, gets new item/Ability.
Other Pokémon with Unburden 16
Hitmonlee Treecko Grovyle Sceptile Drifblim Purrloin Liepard Accelgor Swirlix Slurpuff Hawlucha Nickit Thievul Sneasler Shroodle Grafaiai
Flare Boost, hidden ability
While this Pokémon is burned, its special attacks have 1.5× power.
Other Pokémon with Flare Boost 1
Drifblim

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLCNational DexNFE

6.6% of teams · rank #19 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Weakness Policy
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Modest
EVs: 116 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Electric

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games7.6%
1500 weighting7.9%
1630 weighting6.6%
1760 weighting5.2%

Usage by month

Oct 20256.6%

Moves

Items

Abilities

EV spreads

Modest 116 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe24.0%
Adamant 36 HP / 196 Atk / 164 Def / 36 Spe19.5%
Timid 84 Def / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 196 Spe13.4%
Adamant 196 Atk / 84 Def / 4 SpD / 196 Spe9.8%
Naughty 196 Atk / 196 Spe7.6%

Tera types

Electric36.2%
Ground20.6%
Flying11.5%
Fighting11.3%

Common teammates

Mienfoo63.5%
Mudbray42.5%
Mareanie34.4%
Sandshrew-Alola32.4%
Glimmet31.1%
Grookey27.3%
Chespin20.1%
Gothita19.1%

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0425DrifloonGhostFlying
1. Level 28
  #0426DrifblimGhostFlying

Moves

Level up 15


1	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Physical	30	100%	15
1	MinimizeRaises the user's evasiveness by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
4	GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.	Flying	Special	40	100%	35
8	Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
12	PaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
16	HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.	Ghost	Special	65	100%	10
20	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
24	Spit UpMore power with more uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Special	—	100%	10
24	StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
24	SwallowHeals the user based on uses of Stockpile.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
29	Self-DestructHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Physical	200	100%	5
32	Destiny BondIf an opponent knocks out the user, it also faints.	Ghost	Status	—	—	5
36	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
40	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
44	ExplosionHits adjacent Pokémon. The user faints.	Normal	Physical	250	100%	5

TM / HM / TR 44


TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM14	AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.	Flying	Physical	55	100%	15
TM16	Psybeam10% chance to confuse the target.	Psychic	Special	65	100%	20
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM27	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM29	HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.	Ghost	Special	65	100%	10
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Special	60	—	20
TM34	Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
TM40	Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.	Flying	Special	60	95%	25
TM41	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Special	20	100%	10
TM42	Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM92	ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM97	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Physical	90	95%	15
TM98	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM107	Will-O-WispBurns the target.	Fire	Status	—	85%	15
TM109	TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
TM113	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM114	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
TM120	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Special	90	100%	15
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM129	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM132	Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.	Normal	Status	—	—	40
TM151	Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.	Ghost	Physical	90	100%	10
TM161	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Special	110	70%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM174	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
TM177	SpiteLowers the PP of the target's last move by 4.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Physical	—	100%	5
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
TM193	Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.	Normal	Special	50	100%	10
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM207	Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Fire	Physical	75	100%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 6


Egg	Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.	Poison	Special	50	—	15
Egg	Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
Egg	DisableFor 4 turns, disables the target's last move used.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
Egg	HypnosisCauses the target to fall asleep.	Psychic	Status	—	60%	20
Egg	MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10

Biology

Wanting company, it tries to carry children away, though it can be shaken off easily, and dislikes heavy children and any that handle it roughly. It is said that it may carry them to the afterlife, or eat their souls and add them to its body.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#391 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Balloon Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Sinnoh#065Extended Sinnoh#065Updated Unova#208Coastal Kalos#001Original Alola#064Original Melemele#064Updated Alola#076Updated Melemele#076Galar#124Isle of Armor#135Hisui#037Paldea#143

Said to lure away young children and carry them off to the afterlife. Some whisper that Drifloon are formed of reincarnated human souls, but these rumors are as yet unconfirmed.
Legends: Arceus
The gathering of many souls gave rise to this Pokémon. During humid seasons, they seem to appear in abundance.
Shield
Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it.
Sword
Wandering souls gathered together to form this Pokémon. When trying to make friends with children, Drifloon grabs them by the hand.
Ultra Moon
Its round body is stuffed with souls and expands each time it leads someone away.
Ultra Sun
If for some reason its body bursts, its soul spills out with a screaming sound.
Moon
Stories go that it grabs the hands of small children and drags them away to the afterlife. It dislikes heavy children.
Sun
These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
Platinum · Black · White
It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead.
Pearl
A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Drifloon
Japanese: フワンテ
Japanese (romaji): Fuwante
Korean: 흔들풍손
Chinese (Traditional): 飄飄球
Chinese (Simplified): 飘飘球
French: Baudrive
German: Driftlon
Spanish: Drifloon
Italian: Drifloon

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 125 ≈16.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 70
Growth rate: Fluctuating

Breeding

Egg groups: Amorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60

Shield 8 areas

Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
North Lake MilochSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–21
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky, Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 8 areas

Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
North Lake MilochSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–21
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky, Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 3 areas

Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
Route 1Static encounter · Lv 19
Trainers' SchoolStatic encounter · Lv 19

Ultra Sun 3 areas

Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
Route 1Static encounter · Lv 19
Trainers' SchoolStatic encounter · Lv 19

Moon 1 area

Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10

Sun 1 area

Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10

Y 1 area

Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13–15

X 1 area

Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13–15

White 2 1 area

Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

Black 2 1 area

Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

Platinum 1 area

Valley WindworksStatic encounter · Lv 15

Pearl 1 area

Valley WindworksStatic encounter · Lv 22

Diamond 1 area

Valley WindworksStatic encounter · Lv 22

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.