Mixed
Balanced
498Average
80Moderate
CTier

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.

Base Stats
498Above
HP150
S
Attack80
C
Defense44
D
Sp. Atk90
B
Sp. Def54
D
Speed80
C
Total498
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Drifblim yields +2 HP
HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch60Challenging•Fluctuating1.64M XP•1.2m / 3'11"•15kg / 33.1 lbs•174Base XP
Pokedex Entries

Some say this Pokémon is a collection of souls burdened with regrets, silently drifting through the dusk.

Sword

It grabs people and Pokémon and carries them off somewhere. Where do they go? Nobody knows.

Shield

Drifblim Weakness

Excellent

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.

4xCriticali
None
2xWeaki
ElectricIceRockGhostDark
½xResisti
GrassPoison
¼xResisti
Bug
0xImmunei
NormalFightingGround
STAB (5)i
PsychicGhostGrassFightingBug
5Weak
3Resist
3Immune
Scorei+3
Stealth Rock25% on switch
Abilities
AftermathDamages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move.
UnburdenDoubles Speed upon using or losing a held item.
Flare BoostHAIncreases Special Attack to 1.5× when burned.

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

2 Forms
Drifloon
#425Drifloon
28
Level 28
Drifblim
#426Drifblim
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Drifloon
GhostFlying
Drifblim
GhostFlying
HP
90
150+60
ATK
50
80+30
DEF
34
44+10
SP.ATK
60
90+30
SP.DEF
44
54+10
SPE
70
80+10
BST
348C-Tier
498B-Tier+150
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Breeding
Easy

Breed with Drifblim to get Drifloon eggs easily using 43 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Clear Smog, Defog, Disable and 3 more.

Egg Groups
Indeterminate
Gender
♂50.0%♀50.0%
Hatch Time
30 cycles·7,710 steps
Moderate~8 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
6moves
Breed With (best first)
gardevoirgalladepolteageistalcremiegastrodonstunfisktrevenantpincurchinshellosphantumpsinisteacofagrigus
12 of 43·

Nothing fancy here. Drifblim builds around Weakness Policy for a massive attack boost after eating a super-effective hit, Hasty nature for the right stat lean, and flexible EVs EVs. Unburden does its job quietly.

Best Build

Bulky Support
Ability
Unburden
Item
Weakness PolicySETUP
Nature
Hasty+SPE
EVs

Best Drifblim Moveset

  • Shadow BallSTAB
  • EndureFAST +4
  • AcrobaticsSTAB
  • Destiny BondSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Drapion
DrapionGood

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 Phantom Force and Fly for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Lv 1
Focus Energy
——30Normal
Lv 1
Gust
4010035Flying
Lv 1
Minimize
——10Normal
Lv 1
Phantom Force
9010010Ghost
Lv 1
Strength Sap
—10010Grass
Lv 12
Payback
5010010Dark
Lv 16
Hex
6510010Ghost
Lv 20
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
Lv 24
Spit Up
—10010Normal
Lv 24
Stockpile
——20Normal
Lv 24
Swallow
——10Normal
Lv 31
Self-Destruct
2001005Normal
Lv 36
Destiny Bond
——5Ghost
Lv 42
Baton Pass
——40Normal
Lv 48
Tailwind
——15Flying
Lv 54
Explosion
2501005Normal

TM Moves

Src
TM78
Acrobatics
5510015Flying
TR83
Ally Switch+2
——15Psychic
TR17
Amnesia
——20Psychic
TM31
Attract
—10015Normal
TR29
Baton Pass
——40Normal
TR01
Body Slam
8510015Normal
TM97
Brutal Swing
6010020Dark
TR49
Calm Mind
——20Psychic
TR26
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM39
Facade
7010020Normal
TM06
Fly
909515Flying
TR13
Focus Energy
——30Normal
TM09
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TR52
Gyro Ball
—1005Steel
TM77
Hex
6510010Ghost
TM08
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM27
Icy Wind
559515Ice
TM44
Imprison
——10Psychic
TM57
Payback
5010010Dark
TM86
Phantom Force
9010010Ghost
TM25
Protect+4
——10Normal
TR11
Psychic
9010010Psychic
TM33
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM21
Rest
——10Psychic
TM76
Round
6010015Normal
TM20
Self-Destruct
2001005Normal
TR33
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TR40
Skill Swap
——10Psychic
TR27
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM24
Snore
5010015Normal
TR20
Substitute
——10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM40
Swift
60—20Normal
TM23
Thief
6010025Dark
TR09
Thunder
1107010Electric
TM14
Thunder Wave
—9020Electric
TR08
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric
TR38
Trick
—10010Psychic
TM46
Weather Ball
5010010Normal
TM38
Will-O-Wisp
—8515Fire

Egg Moves

Src
Egg
Clear Smog
50—15Poison
Egg
Defog
——15Flying
Egg
Disable
—10020Normal
Egg
Haze
——30Ice
Egg
Hypnosis
—6020Psychic
Egg
Memento
—10010Dark

Tutor Moves

Drifblim can't learn any Tutor moves

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 Sword & Shield

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.

  1. Drifloon
    Step 1Catch Drifloon
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworldLv.14-1660%EarlyWaterHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworldLv.14-1660%EarlyWaterHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1430%EarlyBuildingNormal Weather
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch - Flying
    ShieldOverworldLv.14-1615%EarlyWaterAll Weather
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch - Flying
    SwordOverworldLv.14-1615%EarlyWaterAll Weather
    EASY
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingIntense Sun
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingSnowing
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingIntense Sun
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingSnowing
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyBuildingSnowstorm
    MODERATE
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldOverworldLv.26-2860%MidWaterHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordOverworldLv.26-2860%MidWaterHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingSnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingSnowing
    EFFORTLESS
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordOverworldLv.26-2960%MidBuildingIntense Sun
    EFFORTLESS
    Loop Lagoon
    ShieldOverworldLv.16-2120%MidHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Loop Lagoon
    SwordOverworldLv.16-2120%MidHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Loop Lagoon
    ShieldGrassLv.19-2415%MidHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Loop Lagoon
    SwordGrassLv.19-2415%MidHeavy Fog
    EASY
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldOverworldLv.26-2915%MidBuildingNormal Weather
    EASY
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordOverworldLv.26-2915%MidBuildingNormal Weather
    EASY
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldOverworldLv.26-2910%MidBuildingThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordOverworldLv.26-2910%MidBuildingThunderstorm
    MODERATE
    Route 5
    ShieldOverworldLv.19-215%MidRouteAll Weather
    MODERATE
    Route 5
    SwordOverworldLv.19-215%MidRouteAll Weather
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    SwordOverworldLv.26-295%MidBuildingOvercast
    MODERATE
    Watchtower Ruins
    ShieldOverworldLv.26-295%MidBuildingOvercast
    MODERATE
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4460%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4460%LateWaterOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4460%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4460%LateWaterOvercast
    EFFORTLESS
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterIntense Sun
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterRaining
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterRaining
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterSnowstorm
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterSnowstorm
    EASY
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4425%LateWaterIntense Sun
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterIntense Sun
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterSnowstorm
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterSnowstorm
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterThunderstorm
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterIntense Sun
    EASY
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4525%LateWaterThunderstorm
    EASY
    Challenge Beach - Ocean
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Challenge Beach - Ocean
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Fields of Honor
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Fields of Honor
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Honeycalm Island
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Honeycalm Island
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Honeycalm Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Honeycalm Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Insular Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Insular Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Loop Lagoon
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Loop Lagoon
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Stepping-Stone Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Workout Sea
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    Workout Sea
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.40-4515%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    MODERATE
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterThunderstorm
    CHALLENGING
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterNormal Weather
    CHALLENGING
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterNormal Weather
    CHALLENGING
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-4410%LateWaterThunderstorm
    CHALLENGING
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    CHALLENGING
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterNormal Weather
    CHALLENGING
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterHeavy Fog
    CHALLENGING
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.42-4510%LateWaterNormal Weather
    CHALLENGING
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-445%LateWaterSandstorm
    HARD
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.41-445%LateWaterSnowing
    HARD
    South Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.41-445%LateWaterSandstorm
    HARD
    South Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.41-445%LateWaterSnowing
    HARD
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.42-455%LateWaterSnowing
    HARD
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-455%LateWaterOvercast
    HARD
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.42-455%LateWaterSandstorm
    HARD
    North Lake Miloch
    SwordSurfing on waterLv.42-455%LateWaterOvercast
    HARD
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-455%LateWaterSnowing
    HARD
    North Lake Miloch
    ShieldSurfing on waterLv.42-455%LateWaterSandstorm
    HARD
  2. Drifblim
    Step 2Drifblim ✓
    Axew's Eye
    SwordOverworldLv.36-4060%LateHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    Axew's Eye
    ShieldOverworldLv.36-4060%LateHeavy Fog
    EFFORTLESS
    or 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.

  • Drifblim's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric), Weavile (Ice), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.

  • 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 mixed attacker — base 80 Attack and 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.