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.
Some say this Pokémon is a collection of souls burdened with regrets, silently drifting through the dusk.
It grabs people and Pokémon and carries them off somewhere. Where do they go? Nobody knows.
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 |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x45-53% Brutal Swing 2x24-29% Rock Throw 2x31-38% Smack Down 2x31-38% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Pikachu builds →Volt Switch 2x40-47% Spark 2x45-53% Thunder Shock 2x23-28% Nuzzle 2x16-19% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Stunky builds →Bite 2x45-53% Payback 2x36-44% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Electrike builds →Volt Switch 2x47-56% Shock Wave 2x40-47% Bite 2x24-29% | ||
Purrloin Dark | D | |
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Stunfisk builds →Electroweb 2x40-48% Payback 2x24-28% Thunder Shock 2x29-35% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x42-50% Brutal Swing 2x22-27% Rock Throw 2x29-35% Smack Down 2x29-35% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Pikachu builds →Volt Switch 2x35-42% Spark 2x40-48% Electroweb 2x29-35% Thunder Shock 2x22-27% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Stunky builds →Bite 2x40-48% Payback 2x35-42% | ||
Binacle RockWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Binacle builds →Ancient Power 2x27-32% Payback 2x20-25% Rock Blast 2x18-21% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Pawniard builds →Assurance 2x48-57% Payback 2x42-50% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x90-107%KO Rock Tomb 2x56-67% Rock Throw 2x46-55% Rock Blast 2x24-29% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x40-48% Brutal Swing 2x21-25% Rock Throw 2x28-33% Smack Down 2x28-33% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Pikachu builds →Volt Switch 2x36-43% Spark 2x40-48% Electroweb 2x28-33% Thunder Shock 2x22-26% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Stunky builds →Bite 2x40-48% Payback 2x34-40% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Lunatone builds →Stone Edge 2x60-71% Rock Slide 2x46-55% Rock Throw 2x31-36% Rock Blast 2x17-20% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Pawniard builds →Assurance 2x51-60% Payback 2x43-51% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x68-80% Volt Switch 2x60-71% Thunder Fang 2x49-58% Shock Wave 2x51-60% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x91-107%KO Rock Slide 2x68-80% Rock Throw 2x46-55% Rock Blast 2x24-29% | ||
Helioptile ElectricNormal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Helioptile builds →Thunderbolt 2x51-60% Volt Switch 2x40-47% Parabolic Charge 2x37-44% Electroweb 2x32-38% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Lunatone builds →Stone Edge 2x60-71% Rock Slide 2x46-54% Rock Throw 2x31-36% Rock Blast 2x16-19% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Pawniard builds →Assurance 2x51-61% Payback 2x42-50% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x69-82% Volt Switch 2x62-73% Thunder Fang 2x50-59% Shock Wave 2x53-62% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x90-106%KO Rock Slide 2x68-80% Rock Throw 2x46-54% Rock Blast 2x23-28% | ||
Helioptile ElectricNormal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Helioptile builds →Thunderbolt 2x51-61% Volt Switch 2x41-49% Parabolic Charge 2x38-45% Electroweb 2x32-38% | ||
Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x42-50% Spark 2x59-69% Bite 2x53-63% Assurance 2x53-63% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Pawniard builds →Night Slash 2x57-68% Assurance 2x49-58% Payback 2x41-49% | ||
Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Drapion builds →Night Slash 2x60-71% Ice Fang 2x37-44% Thunder Fang 2x37-44% Knock Off 2x56-66% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x66-79% Volt Switch 2x59-69% Thunder Fang 2x49-58% Shock Wave 2x50-60% | ||
Helioptile ElectricNormal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Helioptile builds →Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Volt Switch 2x38-46% Parabolic Charge 2x36-42% Electroweb 2x30-36% | ||
Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x43-51% Spark 2x59-69% Bite 2x54-63% Assurance 2x54-63% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Pawniard builds →Night Slash 2x57-68% Assurance 2x50-59% Rock Tomb 2x33-39% Payback 2x42-50% | ||
Barbaracle RockWater | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Barbaracle builds →Rock Slide 2x73-86% Ancient Power 2x31-36% Brutal Swing 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x59-69% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Manectric builds →Discharge 2x68-80% Volt Switch 2x59-69% Thunder Fang 2x48-57% Shock Wave 2x51-60% | ||
Helioptile ElectricNormal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Helioptile builds →Thunder 2x60-71% Thunderbolt 2x50-59% Rock Slide 2x24-28% Volt Switch 2x40-47% | ||
Morpeko ElectricDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Morpeko builds →Volt Switch 2x44-53% Spark 2x59-69% Bite 2x55-65% Assurance 2x55-65% | ||
Obstagoon DarkNormal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Obstagoon builds →Night Slash 2x61-72% Shadow Claw 2x41-48% Assurance 2x53-63% Snarl 2x31-38% | ||
Pawniard DarkSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Pawniard builds →Night Slash 2x57-68% Shadow Claw 2x38-45% Assurance 2x50-60% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Coalossal builds →Rock Slide 2x59-69% Ancient Power 2x42-50% Rock Tomb 2x48-57% Smack Down 2x40-47% | ||
Helioptile ElectricNormal | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Helioptile builds →Thunder 2x61-72% Thunderbolt 2x50-60% Rock Slide 2x24-28% Volt Switch 2x40-47% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Weavile can KO Drifblim with Knock Off (85-100%). Nihilego deals 80-94% with Power Gem.
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x85-100%KO Ice Shard 2x53-62% | ||
Zeraora Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves View Zeraora builds →
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Nihilego RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 2x80-94% | ||
Blacephalon FireGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Blacephalon builds →Shadow Ball 2x96-113%KO Flamethrower54-63% Overheat78-91% | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x72-85% Knock Off 2x78-92% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 46 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Clear Smog, Defog, Disable and 3 more.
Sword & Shield Drifblim Best Moveset
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. Unburden does its job quietly.
Best Build
Drifblim best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Strength Sap
- Trick
- Weather Ball
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Strength Sap
- Calm Mind
- Thunderbolt
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 Phantom Force and Fly for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Drifblim in Sword & Shield
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.
Step 1Catch DrifloonSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water60%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water60%EarlyHeavy FogWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyNormal WeatherWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building30%EarlyNormal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - FlyingShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water15%EarlyAll WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - FlyingSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water15%EarlyAll WeatherWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building10%EarlyIntense SunWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building10%EarlySnowingWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building10%EarlyIntense SunWatchtower RuinsShieldGrass Lv.11-14 Building10%EarlySnowstormWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building10%EarlySnowingWatchtower RuinsSwordGrass Lv.11-14 Building10%EarlySnowstormNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water60%MidHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water60%MidHeavy FogWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building60%MidSnowingWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building60%MidIntense SunWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building60%MidSnowingWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building60%MidIntense SunLoop LagoonShieldOverworld Lv.16-2120%MidHeavy FogLoop LagoonSwordOverworld Lv.16-2120%MidHeavy FogLoop LagoonShieldGrass Lv.19-2415%MidHeavy FogLoop LagoonSwordGrass Lv.19-2415%MidHeavy FogWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building15%MidNormal WeatherWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building15%MidNormal WeatherWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building10%MidThunderstormWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building10%MidThunderstormRoute 5ShieldOverworld Lv.19-21 Route5%MidAll WeatherRoute 5SwordOverworld Lv.19-21 Route5%MidAll WeatherWatchtower RuinsSwordOverworld Lv.26-29 Building5%MidOvercastWatchtower RuinsShieldOverworld Lv.26-29 Building5%MidOvercastSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water60%LateOvercastSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateIntense SunSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateRainingSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateRainingSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateSnowstormSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateSnowstormSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water25%LateIntense SunNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateIntense SunNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateSnowstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateSnowstormNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateIntense SunNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water25%LateThunderstormChallenge Beach - OceanShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogChallenge Beach - OceanSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogFields of HonorShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateHeavy FogFields of HonorSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm IslandShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogHoneycalm SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogInsular SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogLoop LagoonShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateHeavy FogLoop LagoonSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-4515%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogStepping-Stone SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogWorkout SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.40-45 Water15%LateHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateThunderstormSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water10%LateThunderstormNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateNormal WeatherNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water10%LateNormal WeatherSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water5%LateSandstormSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water5%LateSnowingSouth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water5%LateSandstormSouth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.41-44 Water5%LateSnowingNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateSnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateOvercastNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateSandstormNorth Lake MilochSwordSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateOvercastNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateSnowingNorth Lake MilochShieldSurfing on water Lv.42-45 Water5%LateSandstorm
Step 2Drifblim ✓Axew's EyeSwordOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateHeavy FogAxew's EyeShieldOverworld Lv.36-4060%LateHeavy Fogor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
Drifblim Guide
In Sword & Shield, Drifblim has a 498 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield'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 Sword & Shield, Drifblim fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with 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.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Shadow Ball, Endure, Acrobatics, and Destinybond. Shadow Ball leads at 23% usage. Acrobatics 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
