Drifloon Best Moveset
Ghost/Flying at 90 HP with 50 Attack and 70 Speed. AbilityUnburden doubles Speed after consuming a held item. The moveset has the right ability on pre-evolution stats. Evolve to Drifblim for 150 HP and the Unburden engine that actually threatens after the boost.
Drifloon saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). This was Drifloon's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Leftovers, favoring a Timid nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Drifloon best EVs are HP and Speed
Support Moveset
- Defog
- Hypnosis
- Disable
- Dream Eater
Recommended Teammates
Drifloon saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Drifloon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unburden with Flyinggem, favoring a Naughty nature.
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Acrobatics
- Will O Wisp
- Shadow Ball
- Hidden Power Ground
Recommended Teammates
Drifloon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Drifloon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran aftermath with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Acrobatics
- Baton Pass
- Shadow Ball
Drifloon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Drifloon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unburden with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Hardy nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Destiny Bond
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Drifloon saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Drifloon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Unburden with Weakness Policy, favoring a Modest nature.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Icy Wind
- Shadow Ball
- Psychic
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Drifloon saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Drifloon maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Aftermath with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Support Moveset
- Destiny Bond
- Curse
- Will O Wisp
- Haze
Recommended Teammates
Drifloon Weakness
Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Drifloon for super-effective damage. The upside? Normal, Fighting, and Ground-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Ground |
What is Drifloon Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Drifloon
Mienfoo's Knock Off hits Drifloon for 69-81%.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Drifloon View Foongus builds →Venoshock7-9% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Drifloon View Mienfoo builds →Knock Off 2x69-81% U Turn9-11% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemEviolite NatureCareful Moves View Mudbray builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Vullaby builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemOranberry NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Drifloon View Stunky builds →Belch11-13% Knock Off 2x38-45% Trailblaze7-9% | ||
Evolution
Drifloon is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Drifblim. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are slow to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 150 total stats over Drifloon. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Drifloon easily with 63 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group.
How to Get Drifloon
A solid number of locations for Drifloon with decent spawn rates across early-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Drifloon in SV
To get Drifloon, start by catching Drifloon through walking encounters at Lv. 14-47. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Drifloon ✓East Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightGlaseado MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightThe Pokémon League - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 24%NightEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightGlaseado MountainLv.14-32OverworldRate 18%NightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%NightWest Province (Area One) - MountainLv.14-32OverworldScarletRate 18%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DrifblimEast Province (Area One) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightGlaseado MountainLv.28-47OverworldRate 12%NightNorth Province (Area One) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightWest Province (Area One) - MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 12%NightEast Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightGlaseado MountainLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightSouth Province (Area One) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightSouth Province (Area Six) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightSouth Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightSouth Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightThe Pokémon League - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightWest Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%NightWest Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.28-47OverworldScarletRate 8%Nightor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
decent spawn rates for Drifloon across 4 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Drifloon in PLA
The path to Drifloon starts with Drifloon at Lv. 2-36 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Drifloon ✓Aspiration HillLv.2-4GrassRate 15%NightHorseshoe PlainsLv.2-6GrassRate 15%NightFloaro GardensLv.3-8GrassRate 15%NightRamanas IslandLv.24-27GrassRate 15%Night
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DrifblimGinkgo LandingLv.16-30GrassRate 15%NightSandgem FlatsLv.28-31GrassRate 15%NightBathers' LagoonLv.29-32GrassRate 15%NightDeadwood HauntLv.29-32GrassRate 15%NightTranquility CoveLv.31-34GrassRate 15%NightRamanas IslandLv.33-36GrassRate 15%Nightor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
Drifloon isn't available in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Start by transferring Drifloon from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Sword & Shield. The evolution path from Drifloon to Drifloon is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Drifloon in BDSP
Step 1Drifloon ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sword & ShieldAvailableCatch in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Watchtower Ruins · Intense Sun, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Diamond & PearlNot TradeableAppears in Diamond & Pearl via Special encounter · Valley Windworks. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom PlatinumNot TradeableAppears in Platinum via Special encounter · Valley Windworks. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 8 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sun & MoonNot TradeableAppears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Hau'oli Cemetery. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Hau'oli Cemetery. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Drifblim
Easy grab on Drifloon with high spawn rates across 80 locations in early-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Drifloon in SwSh
To get Drifloon, start by catching Drifloon through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 11-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Drifloon ✓South Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 30%Normal WeatherSouth Lake Miloch - FlyingLv.14-16OverworldRate 15%All WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%SnowstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%Intense SunWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 10%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%SnowingWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%Intense SunLoop LagoonLv.16-21OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.19-24GrassRate 15%Heavy FogWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 15%Normal WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormRoute 5Lv.19-21OverworldRate 5%All WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 5%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%OvercastSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 60%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%RainingSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 25%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%SnowstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%Intense SunNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 25%ThunderstormChallenge Beach - OceanLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogFields of HonorLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogHoneycalm IslandLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogHoneycalm SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogInsular SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogLoop LagoonLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogStepping-Stone SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogWorkout SeaLv.40-45Surfing on waterRate 15%Heavy FogSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%ThunderstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 10%Normal WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%Heavy FogNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 10%Normal WeatherSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormSouth Lake MilochLv.41-44Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%SnowingNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.42-45Surfing on waterRate 5%Overcast
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DrifblimAxew's EyeLv.36-40OverworldRate 60%Heavy Fogor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Drifloon's spread. It leans mixed with HP out front. And you'll get 1 HP EV per KO for it. Follows a standard growth curve.
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “signpost for wandering spirits.”
Drifloon Guide
For a casual playthrough, Drifloon works as a placeholder. Ghost/Flying coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Drifblim. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Drifloon appears in 13 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves