Pokemon Sword and Shield Drifloon | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Pokemon Sword and Shield Drifloon is a Ghost and Flying Type Balloon Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ghost, Dark, Rock, Electric, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Drifloon in Route 5 with a 5% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Drifloon are 90 HP, 50 Attack, 60 SP Attack, 34 Defense, 44 SP Defense, and 70 Speed.

Regular

Shiny

Drifloon Galar Pokedex ID: 124

Ghost

Flying

Weight
2.6lbs 1.2kg

Category
Balloon Pokémon

Height
1'04" 0.4m

Exp Group
Amorphous

Egg Steps
7,680

Hatch Cycle
30

Ev Yield
1 HP Point(s)

Exp Group
Fluctuating

Gender
♂ 50.2% ♀ 49.8%

List of Drifloon Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Total	348
HP	90
Attack	50
Defense	34
Special Attack	60
Special Defense	44
Speed	70

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Drifloon to have is Hasty, this will increase it's Speed and decrease it's Defense stats.

Drifloon Abilities

Ability	Type	Effect
Aftermath	Normal	Damages the attacker if it contacts the Pokémon with a finishing hit.
Unburden	Normal	Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon’s held item is used or lost.
Flare Boost	Hidden	Powers up special attacks when the Pokémon is burned.

Sword Pokedex Entry
Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it.

Shield Pokedex Entry
The gathering of many souls gave rise to this Pokémon. During humid seasons, they seem to appear in abundance.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Drifloon Evolutions

How do i evolve Drifloon in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Drifloon evolves into Drifblim when you reach Level 28.

Drifloon

Level 28

Drifblim

Pokemon	CP	Atk	Def	Sp Atk	Sp Def	Hp	Spd
Drifloon	348	50	34	60	44	90	70
Drifblim	498	80	44	90	54	150	80

Drifloon Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Drifloon?

A popular spawn location you can find Drifloon is in the Route 5 area with a 5% chance to spawn during All weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
Route 5	5%	19 - 21
North Lake Miloch	60%	26 - 28
North Lake Miloch	10%	42 - 45
North Lake Miloch	5%	42 - 45
North Lake Miloch	25%	42 - 45
North Lake Miloch	25%	42 - 45
North Lake Miloch	5%	42 - 45
North Lake Miloch	25%	42 - 45
North Lake Miloch	5%	42 - 45
North Lake Miloch	10%	42 - 45
South Lake Miloch	60%	14 - 16
South Lake Miloch	10%	41 - 44
South Lake Miloch	60%	41 - 44
South Lake Miloch	25%	41 - 44
South Lake Miloch	10%	41 - 44
South Lake Miloch	25%	41 - 44
South Lake Miloch	5%	41 - 44
South Lake Miloch	25%	41 - 44
South Lake Miloch	5%	41 - 44
South Lake Miloch	60%	41 - 44
South Lake Miloch	15%	14 - 16
Watchtower Ruins	15%	26 - 29
Watchtower Ruins	5%	26 - 29
Watchtower Ruins	10%	26 - 29
Watchtower Ruins	60%	26 - 29
Watchtower Ruins	60%	26 - 29
Fields of Honor	15%	40 - 45
Loop Lagoon	10%	16 - 21
Loop Lagoon	10%	16 - 21
Loop Lagoon	15%	40 - 45
Workout Sea	15%	40 - 45
Stepping-Stone Sea	15%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Sea	15%	40 - 45
Honeycalm Island	15%	40 - 45
Axew's Eye	60%	36 - 40

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
Watchtower Ruins	30%	11 - 14
Watchtower Ruins	10%	11 - 14
Watchtower Ruins	10%	11 - 14
Watchtower Ruins	10%	11 - 14
Loop Lagoon	15%	19 - 24

Pokemon Sword and Shield Drifloon Raids

Where do i find Drifloon Raids?

You can find Drifloon raids in the following locations: Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Drifloon Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

2-Star Drifloon
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 20%
2-Star Desired: 30%
Drops:
100% TR33 Shadow Ball
100% TR83 Ally Switch
80% Figy Berry
80% Kelpsy Berry
25% Balm Mushroom
25% Big Mushroom
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
5% Exp. Candy S
1% Dynamax Candy
1% Exp. Candy M

3-Star Drifloon
Lv. 35-40
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
2-Star Desired: 20%
Drops:
100% TR19 Tri Attack
100% TR66 Brave Bird
80% Qualot Berry
80% Sitrus Berry
30% Balm Mushroom
30% Big Mushroom
30% Tiny Mushroom
25% Rare Candy
1% Bottle Cap
Bonus Drops:
5% Exp. Candy M
1% Dynamax Candy
1% Exp. Candy L

2-Star Drifloon
Lv. 25-30
Gender: Random
Ability: Hidden
Selection Probabilities:
1-Star Desired: 10%
2-Star Desired: 30%
Drops:
100% TR33 Shadow Ball
100% TR83 Ally Switch
80% Figy Berry
80% Kelpsy Berry
25% Balm Mushroom
25% Big Mushroom
25% Rare Candy
Bonus Drops:
7% Exp. Candy S
2% Dynamax Candy
2% Exp. Candy M

Pokemon Sword and Shield Drifloon Weakness

Drifloon is a Ghost and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Ghost, Dark, Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Poison, Grass, Normal, Fighting, Ground, Bug type moves.

Damage	Types
4.0x Damage
2.0x Damage	Ghost Dark Rock Electric Ice
0.5x Damage	Poison Grass
0.25x Damage	Bug
Immune to Damage	Normal Fighting Ground

What pokemon is Drifloon Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Tyranitar	Rock	Dark	600
Hydreigon	Dark	Dragon	600
Vanilluxe	Ice		535
Rhyperior	Ground	Rock	535
Lapras	Water	Ice	535

What pokemon is Drifloon Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Silvally	Normal		570
Snorlax	Normal		540
Rhyperior	Ground	Rock	535
Mamoswine	Ice	Ground	530
Golisopod	Bug	Water	530

Pokemon SW and SH Drifloon Moves List

What moves can Drifloon learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Drifloon can learn the normal type move Explosion at level 44. This Physical move User faints. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Ghost and Flying type +50% STAB damage.

Level Up Moves
(Learned)
TM Moves
(Reusable Item)
TR Moves
(One Time Use Item)

Drifloon Level Up Moves

Lvl	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
01	Minimize	Status	—	—	10	Sharply raises user's Evasiveness.
01	Astonish	Physical	45	100	15	May cause flinching.
04	Gust	Special	60	100	35	Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
08	Focus Energy	Status	—	—	30	Increases critical hit ratio.
12	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
16	Hex	Special	97.5	100	10	Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition.
20	Shadow Ball	Special	120	100	15	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
24	Stockpile	Status	—	—	20	Stores energy for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
24	Swallow	Status	—	—	10	The more times the user has performed Stockpile, the more HP is recovered.
24	Spit Up	Special	—	100	10	Power depends on how many times the user performed Stockpile.
29	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User faints.
32	Destiny Bond	Status	—	—	5	If the user faints, the opponent also faints.
36	Baton Pass	Status	—	—	40	User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
40	Tailwind	Status	—	—	30	Doubles Speed for 4 turns.
44	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.

TM Moves Drifloon can learn

TM	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM14	Thunder Wave	Status	—	90	20	Paralyzes opponent.
TM20	Self-Destruct	Physical	200	100	5	User faints.
TM21	Rest	Status	—	—	10	User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM23	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24	Snore	Special	50	100	15	Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25	Protect	Status	—	—	10	Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27	Icy Wind	Special	55	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM31	Attract	Status	—	100	15	If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33	Rain Dance	Status	—	—	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34	Sunny Day	Status	—	—	5	Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM38	Will-O-Wisp	Status	—	85	15	Burns opponent.
TM39	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM40	Swift	Special	60	—	20	Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM46	Weather Ball	Special	50	100	10	Move's power and type changes with the weather.
TM57	Payback	Physical	50	100	10	Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM76	Round	Special	60	100	15	Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM77	Hex	Special	97.5	100	10	Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition.
TM78	Acrobatics	Physical	82.5	100	15	Stronger when the user does not have a held item.
TM97	Brutal Swing	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Drifloon TR Moves

TR	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR01	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
TR08	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
TR09	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	May paralyze opponent.
TR11	Psychic	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR13	Focus Energy	Status	—	—	30	Increases critical hit ratio.
TR17	Amnesia	Status	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
TR20	Substitute	Status	—	—	10	Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26	Endure	Status	—	—	10	Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	—	—	10	User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR29	Baton Pass	Status	—	—	40	User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
TR33	Shadow Ball	Special	120	100	15	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR38	Trick	Status	—	100	10	Swaps held items with the opponent.
TR40	Skill Swap	Status	—	—	10	The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
TR49	Calm Mind	Status	—	—	20	Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TR52	Gyro Ball	Physical	—	100	5	The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TR83	Ally Switch	Status	—	—	15	User switches with opposite teammate.

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