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

Publish Date: May 28, 2026

Pokemon Guide

Drifloon Pokemon Guide

Drifloon is a Ghost and Flying-type Pokemon known for its balloon body and evolution into Drifblim.

Ghost type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Drifloon

drifloon

Shiny Form

Shiny Drifloon

drifloon

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

Drifloon Description

Drifloon evolves into Drifblim at Level 28. It is often associated with windy locations and eerie balloon-like behavior.

Competitive Overview

Is Drifloon Good in Competitive?

Drifloon can be useful in limited formats with Unburden, status support and immunities.

Its biggest strengths are unique typing and utility, while its biggest issue is low bulk before evolving.

Drifloon Quick Facts

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

Name

Drifloon

National Dex

#0425

Type

Ghost type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

Ghost / Flying

Species

Balloon Pokemon

Height

1’04” / 0.4 m

Weight

2.6 lbs / 1.2 kg

Abilities

Aftermath, Unburden, Flare Boost

Drifloon Stats

Drifloon has high HP for an early-stage Pokemon but modest defenses and offenses.

Hp
90
Attack
50
Defense
34
Special Attack
60
Special Defense
44
Speed
70

Drifloon Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Drifloon 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.

Drifloon All Moves

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

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Astonish Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical30100
1Minimize Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
4Gust Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special40100
8Focus Energy Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
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
29Self Destruct Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical200100
32Destiny Bond Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status
36Baton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
40Tailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
44Explosion 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
TMAmnesia Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
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
TMFly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
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
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
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Clear Smog Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special50
Defog Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
Disable Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
Haze Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status
Hypnosis Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status60
Memento Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status100

Drifloon Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Drifloon 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

Drifloon Abilities

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

Aftermath

Damages attackers that knock Drifloon out with contact.

Unburden

Doubles Speed after Drifloon consumes or loses its held item.

Flare Boost

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

Drifloon Evolution

Drifloon evolves into Drifblim 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 Drifloon in Pokemon Games

Drifloon’s availability changes by game. It is often tied to Valley Windworks-style or ghostly areas.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon Red Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Blue Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Yellow Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon Gold Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Silver Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Crystal Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon Ruby Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Sapphire Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Emerald Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon FireRed Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon LeafGreen Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon Diamond Valley Windworks on Fridays.
Pokemon Pearl Valley Windworks on Fridays.
Pokemon Platinum Valley Windworks on Fridays.
Pokemon HeartGold Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon SoulSilver Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon Black Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon White Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Black 2 Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon White 2 Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon X Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Y Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon Sun Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Moon Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon Sword Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Shield Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Catch in windy, eerie or special weekly locations depending on the game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Obsidian Fieldlands, Cobalt Coastlands and Alabaster Icelands areas at night.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon Scarlet South Province, West Province and mountainous areas at night.
Pokemon Violet South Province, West Province and mountainous areas at night.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Drifloon
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Drifloon FAQ

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

What type is Drifloon?

Drifloon is Ghost and Flying-type.

What does Drifloon evolve into?

Drifloon evolves into Drifblim at Level 28.

What are Drifloon’s abilities?

Drifloon’s abilities are Aftermath, Unburden and Flare Boost.

Is Drifloon in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

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


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