For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Drifblim (disambiguation). |
Drifblim
Blimp Pokémon |
フワライド
Fuwaride |
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#426 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Aftermath or Unburden |
Flare Boost
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 2 |
2
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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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 is a Pokémon that 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 the evenings. When noticed, the groups will suddenly vanish to unknown locations. Drifblim preys on Clamperl.
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 the city.
In PK18, Buizel grabbed on to a Drifblim while escaping from Meowth and his cronies. Meowth's group was later forced to hold on to more Drifblim after being blasted off by a Registeel.
In Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!, Ash used multiple Drifblim to hop across a gorge to safely reach Bonnie, who had fallen asleep on the other side.
Minor appearances
In Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade, a Drifblim watched Meloetta's concert.
Three Drifblim appeared in I Choose You!.
In A Haunted House for Everyone!, a Mismagius composed illusions of two Drifblim.
Pokédex entries
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. |
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In the manga
Drifblim in
Pokémon Adventures
Phantom Thief Pokémon 7
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.
Pokémon Adventures
- 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
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. |
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
- 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 |
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Sinnoh
#066 |
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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 |
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Generation V |
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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 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Coastal #002 |
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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. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #065 |
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Alola
USUM: #077 |
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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 other region. |
Ultra Moon |
The raw material for the gas inside its body is air. When its body starts to deflate, it's thought to carry away people and Pokémon. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#125 |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #136 |
Sword |
Some say this Pokémon is a collection of air 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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
Routes 13 and 14, Giant Chasm |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
Routes 13 and 14, Reversal Mountain |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Axew's Eye
North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins (Wanderer)
Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Challenge Beach, Challenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: SoA |
Volcano Cave, Chroma Ruins, Hippowdon Temple |
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Rumble |
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PokéPark Wii |
Meeting Place, Meadow Zone, Beach Zone, Iceberg Zone, Cavern Zone, Lava Zone, Haunted Zone, Granite Zone, Flower Zone* |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Hauntyard: Everspring Valley, World Axle - B1F, All* |
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PokéPark 2 |
Cove Area, Arbor Area, Crag Area, Tech Area |
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Conquest |
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Rumble U |
Wonder Area: Haunted Playland |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Event: Drifblim Appears
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Third release) |
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Rumble World |
Fairy Land: Pixie Glen (Center Boss, Back, Special) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Pinsir Sea, Castform Sea, Arceus Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal |
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Masters EX |
Sync Pair Scout (Morty)'s |
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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
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210 - 257 |
410 - 504 |
Attack:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Defense:
44
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44 - 105 |
83 - 205 |
Sp. Atk:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Sp. Def:
54
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53 - 116 |
101 - 227 |
Speed:
80
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76 - 145 |
148 - 284 |
Total:
498
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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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- 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×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Phantom Force |
Ghost |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Strength Sap |
Grass |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
1 |
Minimize |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
1 |
Astonish |
Ghost |
Physical |
30 |
100% |
15 |
1 |
Gust |
Flying |
Special |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
Evo. |
Phantom Force |
Ghost |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
10 |
12 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
16 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
20 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
24 |
Stockpile |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
24 |
Swallow |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
24 |
Spit Up |
Normal |
Special |
— |
100% |
10 |
31 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
36 |
Destiny Bond |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
42 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
48 |
Tailwind |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
54 |
Explosion |
Normal |
Physical |
250 |
100% |
5 |
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- 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
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM06 |
Fly |
Flying |
Physical |
90 |
95% |
15 |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM20 |
Self-Destruct |
Normal |
Physical |
200 |
100% |
5 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM38 |
Will-O-Wisp |
Fire |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM44 |
Imprison |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM46 |
Weather Ball |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM77 |
Hex |
Ghost |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM78 |
Acrobatics |
Flying |
Physical |
55 |
100% |
15 |
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TM86 |
Phantom Force |
Ghost |
Physical |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TM97 |
Brutal Swing |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR17 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR29 |
Baton Pass |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR38 |
Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR40 |
Skill Swap |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR52 |
Gyro Ball |
Steel |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
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TR83 |
Ally Switch |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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- 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
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By breeding
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Move |
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Clear Smog |
Poison |
Special |
50 |
—% |
15 |
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Defog |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
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Disable |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Haze |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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Hypnosis |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
60% |
20 |
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Memento |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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- 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
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- 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
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By a prior evolution
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Stage |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions. |
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- 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
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By transfer from another generation
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
V - VI - VII |
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Gen. |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Air Cutter |
Flying |
Special |
60 |
95% |
25 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Bind |
Normal |
Physical |
15 |
85% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Charge Beam |
Electric |
Special |
50 |
90% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Constrict × |
Normal |
Physical |
10 |
100% |
35 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dream Eater |
Psychic |
Special |
100 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Embargo × |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Knock Off |
Dark |
Physical |
65 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Ominous Wind × |
Ghost |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Pain Split |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Recycle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Silver Wind × |
Bug |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Sucker Punch |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- 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
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Whirlwind |
Drifblim (Legends Awakened 53) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 28
→ |
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV. |
Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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Thai |
ฟูวาไรด์ Fuwarai |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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