drifloon

Drifloon is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Ghost / Flying

Abilities:

• Aftermath: Damages the attacker if the Pokémon faints by a move that makes contact.
• Unburden (Hidden Ability): Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon’s held item is used or lost.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, purple balloon with two string-like arms.
• Features a white cloud-like puff on its head.
• Has a simple face with two dot eyes and a small "X" shaped mouth.
• The ends of its arms have small, yellow heart-shaped patterns.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in grassy areas and open fields, particularly near cemeteries and other places associated with spirits.
• Known for its playful and mischievous nature, it sometimes tries to grab the hands of children, leading to its eerie folklore.
• Floats aimlessly in the wind, appearing during the early mornings and late afternoons.
• Forms close attachments with those it trusts, though its whimsical nature makes it unpredictable.

In Battle:

• Primarily serves as a support Pokémon with access to status and utility moves.
• Notable moves include Shadow Ball, Acrobatics, and Destiny Bond.
• Effective against Psychic and Grass types due to its Ghost and Flying STAB moves.
• Vulnerable to Rock, Electric, Ice, Ghost, and Dark types, requiring careful strategy to mitigate these weaknesses.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Drifblim starting at level 28.

Interesting Facts:

• Inspired by Japanese tales of spirits and balloons, reflecting themes of the afterlife and freedom.
• Its Pokédex entries often reference its tendency to carry people and Pokémon away, drawing from ghostly folklore.
• Despite its somewhat spooky reputation, it is a popular Pokémon among trainers for its unique design and type combination.
• Appeared in several Pokémon games, often in areas associated with ghosts or as a rare encounter needing specific conditions to appear.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
• Pearl: It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead.
• Platinum: Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
• Heartgold: It is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
• Soulsilver: It is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
• Black: Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
• White: Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
• Black-2: These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
• White-2: These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
• X: A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
• Y: These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
• Omega-Ruby: A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
• Alpha-Sapphire: These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
• Sun: Stories go that it grabs the hands of small children and drags them away to the afterlife. It dislikes heavy children.
• Moon: If for some reason its body bursts, its soul spills out with a screaming sound.
• Ultra-Sun: Its round body is stuffed with souls and expands each time it leads someone away.
• Ultra-Moon: Wandering souls gathered together to form this Pokémon. When trying to make friends with children, Drifloon grabs them by the hand.
• Sword: Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it.
• Shield: The gathering of many souls gave rise to this Pokémon. During humid seasons, they seem to appear in abundance.
• Legends-Arceus: Said to lure away young children and carry them off to the afterlife. Some whisper that Drifloon are formed of reincarnated human souls, but these rumors are as yet unconfirmed.