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No. 0425 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Drifloon

The Balloon Pokémon

TL;DR. Drifloon is a ghost/flying-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 348. A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.

Ghost Flying

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

Height0.4 m

Weight1.2 kg

AbilitiesAftermath, Unburden

HiddenFlare Boost

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 348. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 50

Defense 34

Sp. Attack 60

Sp. Defense 44

Speed 70

Total348

348 base stat total, the 711th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 128th among Ghost-types.

90 base HP, Drifloon's strongest stat, ranking 24th of 172 Ghost-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Drifloon in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Drifloon reaches 1,197 CP at level 40 and 1,369 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack117

GO Defense80

GO Stamina207

Max CP (L40)1,197

Max CP (L50)1,353

Best buddy (L51)1,369

Raid catch CP 633–684 (L20). Weather boosted 791–855 (L25).

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Competitive

Drifloon in competitive play.

Drifloon is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #593 in the Great League.

Setup Sweeper

Calm Mind / Shadow Ball / Thunderbolt / Will-O-Wisp

ItemGrassy Seed
AbilityUnburden
NatureTimid
EVs84 Def / 196 SpA / 4 SpD / 196 Spe
TeraElectric

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #593 74.6 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Drifloon.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Drifloon, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Drifloon?

Drifloon is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Drifloon weak to?

Drifloon takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Drifloon resistant to?

Drifloon is immune to Normal, Fighting, Ground. It also resists Grass, Poison, Bug.

How does Drifloon evolve?

Drifloon evolves into Drifblim (Level 28).

What generation is Drifloon from?

Drifloon was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0425.

What are Drifloon's base stats?

Drifloon has HP 90, Attack 50, Defense 34, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 44, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 348.

What are Drifloon's abilities?

Drifloon can have the abilities Aftermath, Unburden, plus the Hidden Ability Flare Boost.

Is Drifloon legendary or mythical?

No. Drifloon is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Drifloon's best stat?

Drifloon's highest base stat is HP at 90, which ranks 24th of 172 Ghost-type Pokémon.

Is Drifloon good?

Drifloon has a base stat total of 348, the 711th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 128th among Ghost-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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