Drifblim Best Moveset
150 HP on Ghost/Flying with AbilityUnburden doubling Speed after consuming a held item. Held ItemSitrus Berry triggers at 50% HP and Unburden activates. NatureJolly at 80 base Speed becomes 160 effective after the boost. The moveset combines massive HP with doubled Speed. 90 Sp. Atk fires Ghost TermStab at pace nothing matches after the berry triggers.
150 HP was third-highest in the game in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 44 Defense gave it all back. Unburden doubled Speed after consuming a berry.
Best Moves
Best Build
Drifblim best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
- Hidden Power Fighting
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Acrobatics plus Unburden and Flying Gem was the combo in Gen V (Black & White). Consume the Gem, double Speed, hit at 110 base power. One-shot strategy.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Psychic
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Flying Gem was removed in Gen VI (X & Y). Drifblim's best combo lost its key item. Without it, Unburden Acrobatics didn't hit hard enough.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
- Defog
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 150 HP on 44 Defense was effectively mediocre bulk. Ghost/Flying had five weaknesses and no consistent way to exploit Unburden.
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
- Thunderbolt
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
No recovery moves in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 150 HP without Recover meant Drifblim wore down fast. Unburden was a one-time trick on a declining body.
Special Tank Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Strength Sap
- Calm Mind
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Six gens from niche to forgotten in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). 150 HP sounds impressive. 44 Defense made it a lie.
Support Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Drifblim Weakness
Type-wise, Drifblim takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. Normal, Fighting, and Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Ground |
What is Drifblim Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Drifblim
Iron Treads's Knock Off hits Drifblim for 49-57%. Rillaboom's Knock Off also KOs at 86-101%.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn13-15% Scald9-11% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Iron Treads builds →Knock Off 2x49-57% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off 2x86-101%KO U Turn12-14% Wood Hammer39-47% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Corviknight builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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Evolution
Drifblim is the evolved form of Drifloon. Breeding produces Drifloon eggs, and they're slow to hatch. Evolving from Drifloon gave Drifblim the biggest boost in HP (+60), bringing the total to 498 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Drifblim to get Drifloon eggs easily using 63 partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
How to Get Drifblim
Drifblim appears at moderate rates across 20 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Drifblim in SV
Drifloon is your first catch on the way to Drifblim. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 14-47 across 40 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DrifloonEast Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightGlaseado MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightThe Pokémon League - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightGlaseado MountainLv.14-32OverworldRate 18%NightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightWest Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%Night
Step 2Drifblim ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightGlaseado MountainLv.28-47OverworldRate 12%NightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightWest Province (Area One) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightEast Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightGlaseado MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightThe Pokémon League - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%Nightor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
6 encounter spots for Drifblim at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Drifblim in PLA
To get Drifblim, start by catching Drifloon through walking encounters at Lv. 2-36. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DrifloonAspiration HillLv.2-4GrassRate 15%NightHorseshoe PlainsLv.2-6GrassRate 15%NightFloaro GardensLv.3-8GrassRate 15%NightRamanas IslandLv.24-27GrassRate 15%Night
Step 2Drifblim ✓Ginkgo LandingLv.16-30GrassRate 15%NightSandgem FlatsLv.28-31GrassRate 15%NightBathers' LagoonLv.29-32GrassRate 15%NightDeadwood HauntLv.29-32GrassRate 15%NightTranquility CoveLv.31-34GrassRate 15%NightRamanas IslandLv.33-36GrassRate 15%Nightor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
Drifblim isn't available in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Start by transferring Drifloon from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Drifloon to Drifblim is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Drifblim in BDSP
Step 1Obtain DrifloonCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sword & ShieldAvailableCatch in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Watchtower Ruins · Intense Sun, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Special encounter · Valley Windworks. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Special encounter · Valley Windworks. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 8 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Hau'oli Cemetery. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Hau'oli Cemetery. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Drifblim ✓
Drifblim appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Drifblim in SwSh
Drifloon is your first catch on the way to Drifblim. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 11-45 across 82 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch DrifloonSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%Normal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - FlyingLv.14-16OverworldRate 15%All WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%SnowstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%Intense SunWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%SnowingWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 15%Normal WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldRate 5%All WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 5%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%ThunderstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%Normal WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%Overcast
Step 2Drifblim ✓Axew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%Heavy Fogor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
Base Stats
Drifblim's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Defense is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the standard growth curve keeps leveling painless.
They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can’t be a fixed destination.
Drifblim Guide
Drifblim has a 498 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. It works best as a balanced. Base 150 HP is where it shines.
Aftermath is the go-to ability for Drifblim. It damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move. Its hidden ability Flare Boost can work in specific setups. Unburden is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Drifblim fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Strengthsap, Shadow Ball, Will O Wisp, and Defog. Strengthsap leads at 0% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Drifblim first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves