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Drifloon in Pokémon X & Y

#425 in the X and Y Pokédex • Balloon Pokémon

Drifloon in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.

Pokémon Y

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

Pokémon details

Types

GhostFlying

Category

Balloon Pokémon

Height

0.4 m (1'04")

Weight

1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0425

Drifloon in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

90

290

384

Attack

50

94

218

Defense

34

65

183

Sp. Atk

60

112

240

Sp. Def

44

83

205

Speed

70

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.

Type-only matchups for Drifloon, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Coastal Kalos #1
EV yield
1 HP
Catch rate
125
Base Exp.
70

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
30

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Drifloon

Drifloon

#425

Level 28

Drifblim

Drifblim

#426

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave1310%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave1410%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave1510%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in yellow flowers1510%

-

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave1310%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave1410%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in tall grass or a cave1510%

-

Route 8

Road 8

Walking in yellow flowers1510%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartMinimize

The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller, which sharply raises its evasiveness.

Normal--10
StartConstrict

The target is attacked with long, creeping tentacles or vines. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

Normal1010035
4Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Ghost3010015
8Gust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying4010035
13Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
16Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
20Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005
25Stockpile

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.

Normal--20
27Hex

This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions.

Ghost6510010
32Spit Up

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.

Normal-10010
32Swallow

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

Normal--10
36Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
40Amnesia

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic--20
44Baton Pass

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting and passes along any stat changes.

Normal--40
50Explosion

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2501005

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM04Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9010015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1107010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM57Charge Beam

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM61Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-8515
TM62Acrobatics

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Flying5510015
TM63Embargo

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Dark-10015
TM64Explosion

The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

Normal2501005
TM66Payback

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
TM73Thunder Wave

The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.

Electric-10020
TM74Gyro Ball

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.

Steel-1005
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015
Clear Smog

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal.

Poison50-15
Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15
Destiny Bond

When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

Ghost--5
Disable

For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used.

Normal-10020
Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30
Hypnosis

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

Psychic-6020
Memento

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Dark-10010
Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15
Weather Ball

An attack move that varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Normal5010010

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying609525

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bind

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Normal158520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bind

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Normal158520

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

Ice559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Knock Off

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Dark6510020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Magic Coat

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Psychic--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Magic Coat

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Psychic--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pain Split

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Normal--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pain Split

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Normal--20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Recycle

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Recycle

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

Normal--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

Rock309020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.

Electric60-20

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Silver Wind

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug601005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Skill Swap

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Skill Swap

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Psychic--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Sucker Punch

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

Dark801005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Telekinesis

The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.

Psychic--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

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

Boosts the Speed stat if its 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.

Boosts special moves’ power by 50% while burned.

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