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Drifblim(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ghost/Flying and is the evolved form of Drifloon. It debuted in Generation 4.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Drifblim is a Pokémon that has a large, spherical, purple body with the lower quarter of its body being a lighter purple. The colors are separated by a repeated semicircle pattern all around its body. On the top of its head is a puffy, white mass, which closely resembles a cloud. In the center of its body is a large yellow "X" and on either side, just above the "X" are its small, red eyes. On the lower portion of its body are four long, thin arms that diagonally in four different directions. Its arms are tipped with yellow and have three short points each. The bottom of its body narrows into a short, red extrusion that fans slightly outward.
Drifblim is strong enough to lift Pokémon or people but has no control over its flight. This causes it to drift with the wind and end up anywhere. It can, however, inflate and deflate itself with gas to control its altitude. It is rarely active during the day but usually gathers in groups during the evenings. When noticed, the groups will suddenly vanish to unknown locations. Drifblim preys on Clamperl. There are rumors of Drifblim carrying people to the afterlife; as well, there have been songs or poems dedicated to Drifblim due to people admiring its transient, melancholy aspect.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It's drowzy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere. |
| Pokémon Platinum | At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It can generate and release gas within its body. That's how it can control the altitude of its drift. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It can generate and release gas within its body. That's how it can control the altitude of its drift. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish. |
| Pokémon White | At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination. |
| Pokémon White 2 | They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere. |
| Pokémon Y | It's drowzy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | It's drowzy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | There was once an incident in which a man took a trip riding a Drifblim, only to go missing. |
| Pokémon Moon | Even while under careful observation, large flocks of Drifblim flying at dusk will inexplicably disappear from view. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | There's a rumor that if you catch a Drifblim floating on the wind at dusk, you'll be carried away to the afterlife. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | The raw material for the gas inside its body is souls. When its body starts to deflate, it's thought to carry away people and Pokémon. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Some say this Pokémon is a collection of souls burdened with regrets, silently drifting through the dusk. |
| Pokémon Shield | It grabs people and Pokémon and carries them off somewhere. Where do they go? Nobody knows. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | They're drowsy in daytime but fly off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | It drifts along at dusk, perfectly silent. Its transient, melancholy aspect touches some people deeply—every so often, one will come upon a song or poem devoted to Drifblim. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It can generate and release gas within its body. That’s how it can control the altitude of its drift. |
| Pokémon Violet | They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
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| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sun | ||
| Pokémon Moon | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins (Wanderer) Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Shield | North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Watchtower Ruins (Wanderer) Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | East Province: Tagtree Thicket North Province: Area One, Area Two, Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain | |
| Pokémon Violet | ||
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 150 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 44 |
| Sp. Attack | 90 |
| Sp. Defense | 54 |
| Speed | 80 |
| Total | 498 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Drifblim has the highest HP base stat of all Flying-type Pokémon, and is tied with Giratina for the highest HP base stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
- Drifblim and Drifloon are the only Pokémon not introduced in the Third Pokémon generation to be found in the Fluctuating Experience Group.
- They are also the only Flying-type and Ghost-type Pokémon in the Fluctuating Experience Group.
- Drifblim is tied with Bronzong as the most common Pokémon found amongst Elite Four members, being used by four of them.