Stats & Training
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.
It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.
It’s drowsy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile's Knock Off hits Drifblim for 79-93%. Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Drifblim for 65-77%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 109-128%.
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x79-93% Ice Shard 2x49-58% Pursuit 2x49-58% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave23-27% Thunderbolt 2x65-77% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x109-128%KO Pursuit 2x44-52% Crunch 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x109-128%KO Sludge Bomb31-36% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x38-45% Rock Slide 2x47-56% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 49 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Clear Smog, Defog and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Drifblim Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Weakness Policy provides a massive attack boost after eating a super-effective hit so Drifblim sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. The moveset handles sustain while Unburden does work passively.
Best Build
Drifblim best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Baton Pass
- Disable
- Stockpile
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
- Defog
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Hard to wall, honestly. Drifblim threatens 10 types beyond its own STAB, with Normal and Dark standing out. Pair that with Phantom Force and Fly and switchins need to think twice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Drifblim in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Drifblim can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer Drifloon from Diamond, Platinum, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Drifblim Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Drifblim has a 498 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. It works best as a balanced. Shadow Ball with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Drifblim fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the special side (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.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, the best way to handle Drifblim: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves