Drifloon

#208 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Balloon Pokémon

Drifloon

#208 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Balloon Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

290

384

Attack

218

Defense

183

Sp. Atk

112

240

Sp. Def

205

Speed

130

262

Total

348

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Gastrodon

Drifblim

Normal

Shiny

Drifloon

Balloon Pokémon

#208

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)

Abilities

Aftermath Unburden Flare Boost(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Drifloon takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0×

0×

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Updated Unova #208
EV yield	1 HP
Catch rate	125
Base Exp.	70

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	30 (7,680 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Pokémon Black 2

These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.

Pokémon White 2

These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Drifloon #208	Level 28	Drifblim #209

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Black 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 13 Unova Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)	Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto	35-39	20%	-

Location

Method

Level

Chance

Conditions

Route 13

Unova Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)

Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto

35-39

20%

White 2

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 13 Unova Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)	Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto	35-39	20%	-

Route 13

Unova Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)

Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto

35-39

20%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Minimize	Status	-	-	20	The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.
Start	Constrict	Physical	10	100	35	The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. It may also lower the target’s Speed stat.
4	Astonish	Physical	30	100	15	The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch.
8	Gust	Special	40	100	35	A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
13	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
16	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
20	Ominous Wind	Special	60	100	5	The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
25	Stockpile	Status	-	-	20	The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
27	Hex	Special	50	100	10	This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems.
32	Spit Up	Special	-	100	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.
32	Swallow	Status	-	-	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.
36	Shadow Ball	Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
40	Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
44	Baton Pass	Status	-	-	40	The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes.
50	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.

		Class				Description
TM04	Calm Mind	Status	-	-	20	The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM19	Telekinesis	Status	-	-	15	The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	95	100	15	A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	120	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM29	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Special	80	100	15	The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	40	100	10	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM57	Charge Beam	Special	50	90	10	The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Status	-	75	15	The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.
TM62	Acrobatics	Physical	55	100	15	The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.
TM63	Embargo	Status	-	100	15	It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.
TM66	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
TM70	Flash	Status	-	100	20	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	100	20	A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM77	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM85	Dream Eater	Special	100	100	15	The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM01	Cut	Physical	50	95	30	The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Bind	Physical	15	85	20	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.
Knock Off	Physical	20	100	20	The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.
Magic Coat	Status	-	-	15	A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.
Pain Split	Status	-	-	20	The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.
Recycle	Status	-	-	10	The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Skill Swap	Status	-	-	10	The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Spite	Status	-	100	10	The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.
Tailwind	Status	-	-	30	The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Trick	Status	-	100	10	The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.
Clear Smog	Special	50	-	15	The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.
Defog	Status	-	-	15	A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.
Destiny Bond	Status	-	-	5	When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.
Disable	Status	-	100	20	For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.
Haze	Status	-	-	30	The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Hypnosis	Status	-	60	20	The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.
Memento	Status	-	100	10	The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.
Weather Ball	Special	50	100	10	An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Aftermath

Ability Slot 1

Damages the attacker landing the finishing hit.

Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.

Unburden

Ability Slot 2

Raises Speed if a held item is used.

Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.

Flare Boost(Hidden Ability)

Powers up special attacks when burned.

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.

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