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.
A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
Stat spread.
Total of 348. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Drifloon first appeared on October 23, 2018, during Halloween 2018.
- Drifloon
- Drifblim by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 4 to Mar 13, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 19 to Oct 26, 2023 | 1-star | Halloween 2023 Part I |
| Nov 23 to Dec 1, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 20 to Nov 8, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 12 to Oct 15, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Drifloon in competitive play.
Drifloon is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #630 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Drifloon as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Drifloon is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Drifloon vs. the average Ghost-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 172 Ghost-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Drifloon | Ghost avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 68 | +22 |
| Attack | 50 | 77 | -27 |
| Defense | 34 | 70 | -36 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 75 | -15 |
| Special Defense | 44 | 73 | -29 |
| Speed | 70 | 76 | -6 |
| Total | 348 | 439 | -91 |
Drifloon appears in 25 games.
Every mainline release where Drifloon is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Drifloon.
Every main-series game Drifloon is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableTradeNot in the game
- ScarletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three, Area Four, Area Five, Area Six
- WildEast Province: Area Two, Tagtree Thicket
- WildWest Province: Area One
- WildNorth Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- VioletTrade
- TradeUnion Circle
- TradeTera Raid Battle Search (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoute 5, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins
- RaidGiant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle)
- WildFields of Honor, Challenge Beach, Workout Sea, Loop Lagoon, Stepping-Stone Sea, Insular Sea, Honeycalm Island, Honeycalm Sea (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildValley WindworksFr (after defeating Team Galactic there)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: Aspiration Hill (night), Floaro Gardens (night), Horseshoe Plains (night), near Worn Bridge (night), Deertrack Path (night), Windswept Run (night), Ramanas Island (night), massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Crossing Slope (night), Ginkgo Landing and nearby (night), near Aipom Hill (night), Bathers' Lagoon and nearby (night), near Hideaway Bay (night), Deadwood Haunt (night), near Tombolo Walk (night), Sand's Reach and nearby (night), Tranquility Cove (night), near Castaway Shore (night), near Islespy Shore (night) (mass outbreaks nearby (day) (night)), Lunker's Lair (night), Seagrass Haven (night), Firespit Island (night)
- WildAlabaster Icelands: Bonechill Wastes (night), Avalugg's Legacy (night), Glacier Terrace (night) (also mass outbreaks (day) (night)), Heart's Crag (night), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildHau'oli Cemetery (day)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildHau'oli Cemetery (day)
- WildTrainers' School (night) (One)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 8
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSoaring in the sky
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- BreedDrifblim
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildRoute 13 (Hidden Grotto) (Near entrance to Giant Chasm)
- Transferfrom Dream Radar
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildValley WindworksFr (after defeating Team Galactic there)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus and Scarlet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Drifloon appears in 14 episodes.
From DP028 (2007-04-12) through HZ153 (2026-10-16).
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Drifloon has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Drifloon sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Drifloon in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Drifloon
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.