Drifblim's Ghost/Flying typing gives it an immunity to Normal, Fighting, and Ground. The 5 weaknesses are the tradeoff, but that immunity creates real opportunities. Been around since Gen 4. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
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.
There was once an incident in which a man took a trip riding a Drifblim, only to go missing.
Even while under careful observation, large flocks of Drifblim flying at dusk will inexplicably disappear from view.
Drifblim Weakness
ExcellentType-wise, Drifblim takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. Normal, Fighting, and Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Drifblim to get Drifloon eggs easily from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Clear Smog, Defog and 7 more.
Nothing fancy here. Drifblim builds around Psychicseed for extra utility, Mild nature for the right stat lean, and a spread EV build EVs. Unburden does its job quietly.
Best Build
Best Drifblim Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Shadow Ball
- Tailwind
- Disable
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Body Slam and Clear Smog aren't available any other way for Drifblim, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Phantom Force and Fly for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Drifblim is a gift in this game. Pick it up at Poké Pelago — no wild encounters or spawn rates to deal with. The details below cover exactly when it becomes available.
How to Obtain Drifblim in Sun & Moon
To get Drifblim, start by catching Drifloon through gift and walking encounters at Lv. 7-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DrifloonEFFORTLESSHau'oli CemeterySunGrassLv.7-1030%EarlyDayEFFORTLESSHau'oli CemeteryMoonGrassLv.7-1030%EarlyDay
Step 2Drifblim ✓MODERATEPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedSunGift from NPCLv.21-273%MidMODERATEPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedMoonGift from NPCLv.21-273%MidMODERATEPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedMoonGift from NPCLv.37-433%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedSunGift from NPCLv.37-433%LateMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedMoonGift from NPCLv.49-552%PostMODERATEPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedSunGift from NPCLv.49-552%Postor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
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.
Drifloon evolves into Drifblim at level 28. Drifblim is the fully evolved form. At 498 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Drifblim appears in 13 games, including Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, and Diamond & Pearl.
Drifblim first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 6 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A