Drifloon
#425 in the Black and White Pokédex • Balloon Pokémon
Pokémon Black
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
Pokémon White
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Drifloon #425 | Level 28 |  Drifblim #426 |
Normal
Shiny
Drifloon
Balloon Pokémon
HP
90
Attack
50
Defense
34
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
44
Speed
70
Total
348
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from
Resistances
Takes 0× from
Takes 0.25× from
Takes 0.5× from
| 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. |
| 6 | Astonish | | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. It may also make the target flinch. |
| 11 | Gust | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| 14 | Focus Energy | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| 17 | Payback | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| 22 | Hex | | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status problems. |
| 27 | Stockpile | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times. |
| 30 | 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. |
| 30 | 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. |
| 33 | 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. |
| 38 | Baton Pass | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, passing along any stat changes. |
| 43 | 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. |
| 46 | Explosion | | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move. |
| 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. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
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.