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.
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
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.
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
Best Drifblim Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Baton Pass
- Disable
- Stockpile
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
No wild encounters for Drifblim. The 2-stage line runs through Drifloon, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 28 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Drifblim in X & Y
To get Drifblim, start by catching Drifloon through walking encounters at Lv. 13-15. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch DrifloonEFFORTLESSRoute 8XGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 8YGrassLv.13-15CommonEarlyRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 8XGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteYellow FlowerCHALLENGINGRoute 8YGrassLv.15RareEarlyRouteYellow Flower
Step 2Drifblim ✓
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 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.
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