Drifloon
#124 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Balloon Pokémon
Sword
Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it.
Shield
The gathering of many souls gave rise to this Pokémon. During humid seasons, they seem to appear in abundance.
Pokédexes
Egg Group
Steps to Hatch
Effort Values Yielded
Gender Ratio
Capture Rate
Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Drifloon #124 | Level 28 |  Drifblim #125 |
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 | - | - | 10 | The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness. |
| Start | Astonish | |  Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch. |
| 4 | Gust | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| 8 | Focus Energy | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| 12 | Payback | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| 16 | Hex | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| 20 | Shadow Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| 24 | Stockpile | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times. |
| 24 | 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 move’s power. |
| 24 | 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. |
| 29 | Self-Destruct | | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| 32 | Destiny Bond | | Status | - | - | 5 | After using this move, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| 36 | Baton Pass | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| 40 | Tailwind | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns. |
| 44 | Explosion | | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Smog | | Special | 50 | - | 15 | The user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal. |
| Defog | | Status | - | - | 15 | A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness. |
| 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, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM14 | Thunder Wave | | Status | - | 90 | 20 | The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. |
| TM20 | Self-Destruct | | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. |
| TM21 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. |
| TM23 | Thief | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. |
| TM24 | Snore | | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| TM25 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM27 | Icy Wind | | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. |
| TM31 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM33 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves. |
| TM34 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. |
| TM38 | Will-O-Wisp | | Status | - | 85 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. |
| TM39 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. |
| TM40 | Swift | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. |
| TM46 | Weather Ball | | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 | This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather. |
| TM57 | Payback | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. |
| TM76 | Round | | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. |
| TM77 | Hex | | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 | This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. |
| TM78 | Acrobatics | | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. |
| TM97 | Brutal Swing | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. |
| TR01 | Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt | | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR09 | Thunder | | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis. |
| TR11 | Psychic | | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR13 | Focus Energy | | Status | - | - | 30 | The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily. |
| TR17 | Amnesia | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR20 | Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TR26 | Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TR29 | Baton Pass | | Status | - | - | 40 | The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes. |
| TR33 | Shadow Ball | | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TR38 | Trick | | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own. |
| TR40 | Skill Swap | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target. |
| TR49 | Calm Mind | | Status | - | - | 20 | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. |
| TR52 | Gyro Ball |  | Physical | - | 100 | 5 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power. |
| TR83 | Ally Switch | | Status | - | - | 15 | The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. |
Aftermath
Ability Slot 1
Damages the attacker if it contacts the Pokémon with a finishing hit.
Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
Unburden
Ability Slot 2
Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon’s held item is used or lost.
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Flare Boost
Hidden Ability
Powers up special attacks when the Pokémon is burned.
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.