Drifblim Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

Publish Date: May 28, 2026

Pokemon Guide

Drifblim Pokemon Guide

Drifblim is a Ghost and Flying-type Pokemon known for huge HP, floating utility and evolution from Drifloon.

Ghost type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Drifblim

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Shiny Form

Shiny Drifblim

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Drifblim guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Drifblim Description

Drifblim evolves from Drifloon at Level 28. It has one of the more unusual Ghost/Flying profiles in the series.

Competitive Overview

Is Drifblim Good in Competitive?

Drifblim can be useful with Unburden sets, Will-O-Wisp, Tailwind and disruptive utility.

Its biggest strengths are HP, immunities and setup tricks, while its biggest issue is poor defensive stats outside HP.

Drifblim Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Drifblim, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Drifblim

National Dex

#0426

Type

Ghost type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

Ghost / Flying

Species

Blimp Pokemon

Height

3’11” / 1.2 m

Weight

33.1 lbs / 15.0 kg

Abilities

Aftermath, Unburden, Flare Boost

Drifblim Stats

Drifblim has very high HP with modest defenses and useful mixed offensive options.

Hp
150
Attack
80
Defense
44
Special Attack
90
Special Defense
54
Speed
80

Drifblim Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Drifblim uses Ghost, Flying, Fire, Electric and support moves across Pokemon games.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Shadow Ball

Reliable Ghost-type special damage.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Hex

Ghost-type damage that doubles against statused targets.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Air Slash

Flying-type special damage with a flinch chance.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Acrobatics

Flying-type damage that can grow stronger without an item.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Will-O-Wisp

Burns physical attackers.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunderbolt

Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Calm Mind

Boosts Special Attack and Special Defense.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Tailwind

Boosts team Speed in double battles.

Drifblim All Moves

Drifblim can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Drifblim’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
StartPhantom Force Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical90100
1Astonish Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical30100
1Focus Energy Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
1Gust Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special40100
1Minimize Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
1Strength Sap Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Status100
12Payback Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical50100
16Hex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
20Shadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
24Spit Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special100
24Stockpile Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
24Swallow Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
31Self Destruct Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical200100
36Destiny Bond Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status
42Baton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
48Tailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
54Explosion Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical250100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAcrobatics Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical55100
TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60
TMAir Cutter Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special6095
TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
TMAmnesia Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMFly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMGyro Ball Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical100
TMHaze Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
TMImprison Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
TMNight Shade Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special100
TMPain Split Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPhantom Force Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical90100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMSkill Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSpite Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status100
TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
TMTemper Flare Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThunder Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special11070
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status100
TMTrick Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMWeather Ball Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMWill O Wisp Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status85

Drifblim Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Drifblim is a Ghost / Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Grass, Poison and Bug-type moves plus immunities to Normal, Fighting and Ground-type moves, but leaves it weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark-type attacks.

Type

Ghost type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

Ghost, Flying

Weaknesses

Rock type Pokemon iconGhost type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon iconIce type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice, Dark

Resistances

Grass type Pokemon iconPoison type Pokemon iconBug type Pokemon icon

Grass, Poison, Bug

Immunity

Normal type Pokemon iconFighting type Pokemon iconGround type Pokemon icon

Normal, Fighting, Ground

Drifblim Abilities

Drifblim’s abilities punish contact knockouts, boost Speed after losing an item or boost Special Attack while burned.

Aftermath

Damages attackers that knock Drifblim out with contact.

Unburden

Doubles Speed after Drifblim consumes or loses its held item.

Flare Boost

Boosts Special Attack while burned when this hidden ability is available.

Drifblim Evolution

Drifblim evolves from Drifloon at Level 28.

Stage 1

Drifloon

Ghost type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon
drifloon

Starting form

Stage 2

Drifblim

Ghost type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon
drifblim

Evolves at Level 28

Where to Find Drifblim in Pokemon Games

Drifblim is usually obtained by evolving Drifloon, though some games allow direct encounters.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon Red Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Blue Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Yellow Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon Gold Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Silver Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Crystal Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon Ruby Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Sapphire Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Emerald Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon FireRed Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon LeafGreen Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon Diamond Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Pearl Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Platinum Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon HeartGold Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon SoulSilver Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon Black Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon White Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Black 2 Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon White 2 Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon X Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Y Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon Sun Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Moon Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon Sword Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Shield Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Evolve Drifloon at Level 28, or catch directly in select areas depending on the game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands, Cobalt Coastlands and Alabaster Icelands areas at night, or evolve Drifloon.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon Scarlet Glaseado Mountain, Casseroya Lake and nighttime areas, or evolve Drifloon.
Pokemon Violet Glaseado Mountain, Casseroya Lake and nighttime areas, or evolve Drifloon.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Drifblim
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Drifblim FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Drifblim. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

What type is Drifblim?

Drifblim is Ghost and Flying-type.

What does Drifblim evolve from?

Drifblim evolves from Drifloon at Level 28.

Is Drifblim good in Pokemon?

Drifblim can be useful with Unburden, utility moves and its immunities.

Is Drifblim in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current location data for Drifblim in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.


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