Drifloon (#0425) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk5049–11294–218

Def3435–9465–183

SpA6058–123112–240

SpD4444–10583–205

Spe7067–134130–262

Total348Higher than 30% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Drifloon outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Electric2×Ghost2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Bug¼×Grass½×Poison½×

Immune to

Fighting0×Ground0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

FlyingSteelFireWaterPsychicDragonFairy

Abilities

Aftermath
Damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
Unburden
Doubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Flare BoostHidden ability
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.

Competitive

SV SinglesLCNational DexNFE

6.61% of teams · rank #19 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Weakness Policy
Ability: Unburden
Nature: Modest
EVs: 116 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe
Tera Type: Electric

Thunderbolt
Shadow Ball
Will-O-Wisp
Destiny Bond

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players7.55%
Rated 1500+7.85%
Rated 1630+6.61%
Rated 1760+5.17%

Usage by month

Oct 20256.61%

Moves

Thunderbolt58.4%
Shadow Ball50.9%
Will-O-Wisp47.9%
Destiny Bond46.8%
Endure46.1%
Acrobatics44.8%
Tera Blast21.3%
Hex15.3%
Calm Mind14.8%
Psychic13.9%

Items

Weakness Policy46.1%
Grassy Seed27.8%
Eviolite10.7%
Oran Berry5.8%
Choice Scarf3.5%
Flame Orb3%

Abilities

92%
5%
3%

EV spreads

Modest 116 HP / 196 SpA / 196 Spe24%
Adamant 36 HP / 196 Atk / 164 Def / 36 Spe19.5%
Timid 84 Def / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 196 Spe13.4%
Adamant 196 Atk / 84 Def / 4 SpD / 196 Spe9.8%
Naughty 196 Atk / 196 Spe7.6%

Tera types

Electric36.2%
Ground20.6%
Flying11.5%
Fighting11.3%

Common teammates

Mienfoo63.5%
Mudbray42.5%
Mareanie34.4%
Sandshrew-Alola32.4%
Glimmet31.1%
Grookey27.3%
Chespin20.1%
Gothita19.1%

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0425DrifloonGhostFlying
1. Level 28#0426DrifblimGhostFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1MinimizeRaises the user’s evasion by two stages.NormalStatus——10

4GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

8Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30

12PaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10

16HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

20Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

24Spit UpPower is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.NormalSpec—100%10

24StockpileStores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.NormalStatus——20

24SwallowRecovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.NormalStatus——10

29Self-DestructUser faints.NormalPhys200100%5

32Destiny BondIf the user faints this turn, the target automatically will, too.GhostStatus——5

36Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

40TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

44ExplosionUser faints.NormalPhys250100%5

TM / HM / TR 44

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40

TM151Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM202Pain SplitSets the user’s and targets’s HP to the average of their current HP.NormalStatus——20

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 6

EggClear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

EggDefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

EggDisableDisables the target’s last used move for 1-8 turns.NormalStatus—100%20

EggHazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

EggHypnosisPuts the target to sleep.PsychicStatus—60%20

EggMementoLowers the target’s Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Balloon Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Purple
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Pond

Original Sinnoh#065Extended Sinnoh#065Updated Unova#208Coastal Kalos#001Original Alola#064Original Melemele#064Updated Alola#076Updated Melemele#076Galar#124Isle of Armor#135Hisui#037Paldea#143

Said to lure away young children and carry them off to the afterlife. Some whisper that Drifloon are formed of reincarnated human souls, but these rumors are as yet unconfirmed.
Legends: Arceus
The gathering of many souls gave rise to this Pokémon. During humid seasons, they seem to appear in abundance.
Shield
Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it.
Sword
Wandering souls gathered together to form this Pokémon. When trying to make friends with children, Drifloon grabs them by the hand.
Ultra Moon
Its round body is stuffed with souls and expands each time it leads someone away.
Ultra Sun
If for some reason its body bursts, its soul spills out with a screaming sound.
Moon
Stories go that it grabs the hands of small children and drags them away to the afterlife. It dislikes heavy children.
Sun
These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
HeartGold · SoulSilver
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
Platinum · Black · White
It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead.
Pearl
A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
Diamond · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: フワンテ
Japanese (romaji): Fuwante
Korean: 흔들풍손
Chinese (Traditional): 飄飄球
Chinese (Simplified): 飘飘球
French: Baudrive
German: Driftlon
Spanish: Drifloon
Italian: Drifloon

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 HP
Catch rate: 125 ≈16.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 70
Growth rate: Fluctuating

Breeding

Egg groups: Amorphous
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 30 egg cycles ≈7,905 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60

Sword: The Isle of Armor 11 areas

Challenge BeachSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Fields of HonorSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm IslandSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Honeycalm SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Insular SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Loop LagoonWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 16–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Surfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Workout SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 40–60

Shield 8 areas

Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
North Lake MilochSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–21
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky, Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Sword 8 areas

Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
North Lake MilochSurfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 5Walking in the overworld · Lv 19–21
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Flying Pokemon in the sky, Surfing in the overworld, Walking in the overworld · Lv 14–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Watchtower RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Watchtower Ruins (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30

Ultra Moon 3 areas

Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
Route 1Static encounter · Lv 19
Trainers' SchoolStatic encounter · Lv 19

Ultra Sun 3 areas

Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 6–9
Route 1Static encounter · Lv 19
Trainers' SchoolStatic encounter · Lv 19

Moon 1 area

Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10

Sun 1 area

Hau’oli CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–10

Y 1 area

Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13–15

X 1 area

Road 8Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 13–15

White 2 1 area

Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

Black 2 1 area

Route 13 (Hidden Grotto – Stairs)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39

Platinum 1 area

Valley WindworksStatic encounter · Lv 15

Pearl 1 area

Valley WindworksStatic encounter · Lv 22

Diamond 1 area

Valley WindworksStatic encounter · Lv 22