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Drifblim(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ghost/Flying and is the evolved form of Drifloon. It debuted in Generation 4.

Physiology and Behavior[]

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.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It's drowzy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.
Pokémon Pearl It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.
Pokémon Platinum At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.
Pokémon HeartGold It can generate and release gas within its body. That's how it can control the altitude of its drift.
Pokémon SoulSilver It can generate and release gas within its body. That's how it can control the altitude of its drift.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.
Pokémon White At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.
Pokémon Black 2 They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination.
Pokémon White 2 They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.
Pokémon Y It's drowzy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.
Pokémon Omega Ruby It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire It's drowzy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun There was once an incident in which a man took a trip riding a Drifblim, only to go missing.
Pokémon Moon Even while under careful observation, large flocks of Drifblim flying at dusk will inexplicably disappear from view.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Drifloon
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Drifloon
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Drifloon
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Routes 13 and 14, Giant Chasm
Pokémon White
Routes 13 and 14, Giant Chasm
Pokémon Black 2
Routes 13 and 14, Reversal Mountain
Pokémon White 2
Routes 13 and 14, Reversal Mountain
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Ghost)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Ghost)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Drifloon
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Drifloon
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Evolve Drifloon
Pokémon Moon
Evolve Drifloon


Evolution[]

Drifloon
Reach level 28.
Drifblim
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 150
Attack 80
Defense 44
Sp. Attack 90
Sp. Defense 54
Speed 80
Total 498

Moveset[]

Main article: Drifblim/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

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Diamond Pearl
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Black White
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X Y
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Trivia[]

  • Drifblim has the highest HP base stat of all Flying-type Pokémon, 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 the Third Pokémon generation to be found in the Fluctuating Experience Group.
    • They are also the only Flying-type and Ghost-type Pokémon in the Fluctuating Experience Group.
  • Drifblim is tied with Bronzong as the most common Pokémon found amongst Elite Four members, being used by four of them.
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