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 can generate and release gas within its body. That’s how it can control the altitude of its drift.
They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can’t be a fixed destination.
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 |
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Tyranitar builds →Stone Edge 2x121-143%KO Dark Pulse 2x63-75% Crunch 2x97-115%KO Rock Slide 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Jolteon builds →Thunder 2x98-116%KO Discharge 2x71-84% Thunder Fang 2x44-52% Bite 2x28-33% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Hydreigon builds →Crunch 2x79-93% Bite 2x60-71% Assurance 2x60-71% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x108-128%KO Dark Pulse 2x69-81% Night Slash 2x80-95% Sucker Punch 2x80-95% | ||
 Houndoom DarkFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Houndoom builds →Foul Play 2x83-97% Crunch 2x70-83% Thunder Fang 2x38-45% Bite 2x53-63% | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Sandslash deals 40-48% with Knock Off.
 Mudsdale Ground | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Mudsdale builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Sandslash builds →Knock Off 2x40-48% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Donphan builds →Knock Off 2x48-57% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Corviknight builds →U Turn5-6% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 53 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Clear Smog, Defog, Disable and 3 more.
Scarlet & Violet Drifblim Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Heavy-Duty Boots provides hazard immunity on every switch-in, Aftermath supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Drifblim doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus utility options backing it up.
Best Build
Drifblim best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Will O Wisp
- Defog
- Hex
Recommended Teammates
Pivot Moveset
- Baton Pass
- Minimize
- Substitute
- Clear Smog
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Shadow Ball
- Calm Mind
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Tailwind
- Shadow Ball
- Will O Wisp
- Destiny Bond
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Strength Sap
- Shadow Ball
- Air Slash
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Clear Smog and Defog aren't available any other way for Drifblim, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Fly and Phantom Force for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Drifblim in Scarlet & Violet
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 Scarlet & Violet
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 TownOverworld Lv.14-32 Route24%EarlyNightEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownOverworld Lv.14-32 Route24%EarlyNightEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownOverworld Lv.14-32 Route24%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Cave24%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownOverworld Lv.14-32 Route24%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownOverworld Lv.14-32 Route24%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownOverworld Lv.14-32 Route24%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownOverworld Lv.14-32 Route24%EarlyNightThe Pokémon League - Near TownOverworld Lv.14-3224%EarlyNightWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownOverworld Lv.14-32 Route24%EarlyNightWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownOverworld Lv.14-32 Route24%EarlyNightEast Province (Area One) - MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Cave18%EarlyNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Cave18%EarlyNightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyNightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyNightWest Province (Area One) - MountainOverworld Lv.14-32 Route18%EarlyNight
Step 2Drifblim ✓East Province (Area One) - MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Cave12%MidNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Cave12%MidNightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidNightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidNightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidNightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidNightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidNightWest Province (Area One) - MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Route12%MidNightEast Province (Area One) - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-47 Route8%MidNightEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-47 Route8%MidNightEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-47 Route8%MidNightGlaseado MountainOverworld Lv.28-47 Cave8%MidNightSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-47 Route8%MidNightSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-47 Route8%MidNightSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-47 Route8%MidNightSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-47 Route8%MidNightThe Pokémon League - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-478%MidNightWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-47 Route8%MidNightWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownOverworld Lv.28-47 Route8%MidNightor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
Drifblim Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Drifblim has a 498 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. It works best as a balanced. Strengthsap with Heavy-Duty Boots 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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.
For Scarlet & Violet, the core moveset is Strengthsap, Will O Wisp, Defog, and Hex. Strengthsap leads at 17% usage. Hex provides reliable STAB damage.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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