Drifblim • Generation VIII Pokédex

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Drifblim
Pokédex Page for Drifblim

This is the Marriland Pokédex page for Drifblim, showing its information and moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield as well as Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.

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Drifblim

Drifblim
Sprite of Drifblim in Pokémon HOME

Drifblim's Type

GHOST
FLYING

Drifblim's Pokédex #s

National #
426
Galar #
125
Armor #
136
Crown #
--
Sinnoh #
66

Drifblim's Base Stats

HP:
150
Attack:
80
Defense:
44
Sp. Atk:
90
Sp. Def:
54
Speed:
80
Total:
498

Misc. Info

Height:
3'11" (1.2m)
Weight:
33.1 lbs. (15 kg)
Gender Ratio:
Egg Groups:
Amorphous
EXP At Lv. 100:
1,640,000
EV Yield:
2 HP
Base EXP:
174
Catch Rate:
60
Base Happiness:
70

Drifblim's Abilities

Here are what abilities Drifblim can possibly have, along with their effects.
Aftermath
When Drifblim is knocked out by a contact move, the attacker takes 1/4 its max HP in damage.
Unburden
When Drifblim consumes or loses its held item, it doubles its Speed.
Flare Boost
Increases Drifblim's Special Attack by 50% while it is burned.

Weaknesses & Resistances

Below is a list of what Drifblim's weakness and resistance is to various types.
ELECTRIC
ICE
ROCK
GHOST
DARK
½
GRASS
POISON
¼
BUG
immune
NORMAL
FIGHTING
GROUND

Drifblim's Evolution Line

Below you'll find a list of all Pokémon Drifblim evolves from or into, along with its evolution method.
Drifloon
Drifloon
starting form
Drifblim
Drifblim
at level 28

Drifblim's Moves in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Below is a list of all of the moves that Drifblim can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Drifblim learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
Evo.
Phantom Force
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. Gets around Protect/Detect/etc.
GHOST
PHYSICAL
90 100% 10 One Target
1
Phantom Force
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. Gets around Protect/Detect/etc.
GHOST
PHYSICAL
90 100% 10 One Target
1
Strength Sap
Heals Drifblim equal to the target's Attack stat, then lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
GRASS
STATUS
-- 100% 10 One Target
1
Minimize
Raises Drifblim's Evasion by two stages. Stomp does double damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
1
Astonish
Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.
GHOST
PHYSICAL
30 100% 15 One Target
1
Gust
Does double damage against targets using Bounce, Fly, or Sky Drop.
FLYING
SPECIAL
40 100% 35 One Target
1
Focus Energy
Raises critical hit rate by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 30 User
12
Payback
Does double damage if Drifblim attacks after the target.
DARK
PHYSICAL
50 100% 10 One Target
16
Hex
Deals double damage if the target is affected by a major status condition.
GHOST
SPECIAL
65 100% 10 One Target
20
Shadow Ball
20% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GHOST
SPECIAL
80 100% 15 One Target
24
Stockpile
Raises Drifblim's Defense and Special Defense by one stage and adds +1 to the Stockpile counter, up to 3.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
24
Swallow
Heals HP based on the Stockpile counter, then resets it to 0.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
24
Spit Up
Hits for 100 power for each Stockpile counter. Resets Stockpile counter to 0.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
varies 100% 10 One Target
31
Self-Destruct
Drifblim is knocked out after using Self-Destruct.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
200 100% 5 All But Self
36
Destiny Bond
If Drifblim is knocked out before its next action, the attacking Pokémon is knocked out.
GHOST
STATUS
-- -- 5 User
42
Baton Pass
Switches to another Pokémon on your team and keeps stat modifiers and effects.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 40 User
48
Tailwind
Doubles your whole team's Speed for the next 3 turns.
FLYING
STATUS
-- -- 15 User's Field
54
Explosion
Drifblim is knocked out after using Explosion.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
250 100% 5 All But Self

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Drifblim can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught an unlimited number of times once the TM is obtained.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM06
Fly
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn.
FLYING
PHYSICAL
90 95% 15 One Target
TM08
Hyper Beam
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
SPECIAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM09
Giga Impact
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM14
Thunder Wave
Paralyzes the target.
ELECTRIC
STATUS
-- 90% 20 One Target
TM20
Self-Destruct
Drifblim is knocked out after using Self-Destruct.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
200 100% 5 All But Self
TM21
Rest
Drifblim restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM23
Thief
Damages the target and steals its held item.
DARK
PHYSICAL
60 100% 25 One Target
TM24
Snore
Can only be used while asleep. 30% chance of making the target flinch.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
50 100% 15 One Target
TM25
Protect
Protects Drifblim from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM27
Icy Wind
100% chance of lowering all nearby enemies' Speed by one stage.
ICE
SPECIAL
55 95% 15 Nearby Enemies
TM31
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
TM33
Rain Dance
Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.
WATER
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM34
Sunny Day
Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.
FIRE
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM38
Will-O-Wisp
Burns the target.
FIRE
STATUS
-- 85% 15 One Target
TM39
Facade
Does double damage if Drifblim is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
TM40
Swift
Doesn't miss all nearby enemies.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
60 -- 20 Nearby Enemies
TM44
Imprison
Drifblim can't use any moves Drifblim knows.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM46
Weather Ball
Doubles its power and changes its type based on the weather condition.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
50 100% 10 One Target
TM57
Payback
Does double damage if Drifblim attacks after the target.
DARK
PHYSICAL
50 100% 10 One Target
TM76
Round
Deals double damage if Round has already been used and causes any other Pokémon using Round to use it immediately afterward.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
60 100% 15 One Target
TM77
Hex
Deals double damage if the target is affected by a major status condition.
GHOST
SPECIAL
65 100% 10 One Target
TM78
Acrobatics
Damage is doubled if Drifblim has no held item when this attack hits.
FLYING
PHYSICAL
55 100% 15 One Target
TM86
Phantom Force
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. Gets around Protect/Detect/etc.
GHOST
PHYSICAL
90 100% 10 One Target
TM97
Brutal Swing
Damages all nearby Pokémon.
DARK
PHYSICAL
60 100% 20 All But Self

TR Moves

Here are all of the moves that Drifblim can learn via TR (Technical Record). These moves can be taught only once per TR, but TRs can be obtained in the Wild Area and other locations.
TR Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TR01
Body Slam
Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
85 100% 15 One Target
TR08
Thunderbolt
Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
90 100% 15 One Target
TR09
Thunder
30% chance of paralyzing the target. 100% accuracy in the rain and 50% accuracy in sunny weather.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
110 70% 10 One Target
TR11
Psychic
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
PSYCHIC
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
TR13
Focus Energy
Raises critical hit rate by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 30 User
TR17
Amnesia
Raises Drifblim's Special Defense by two stages.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
TR20
Substitute
Costs 25% of Drifblim's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR26
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR27
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Drifblim's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TR29
Baton Pass
Switches to another Pokémon on your team and keeps stat modifiers and effects.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 40 User
TR33
Shadow Ball
20% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GHOST
SPECIAL
80 100% 15 One Target
TR38
Trick
Switches Drifblim's held item with the target's.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- 100% 10 One Target
TR40
Skill Swap
Swaps Drifblim's ability with the target's.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 One Target
TR49
Calm Mind
Raises Drifblim's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
TR52
Gyro Ball
Does more damage based on how much lower Drifblim's Speed is compared to the target's.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 5 One Target
TR83
Ally Switch
Switches places with Drifblim for the rest of the battle.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 15 User

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Drifblim can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Drifblim.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG
Memento
Lowers the target's Attack and Special Attack by two stages, then Drifblim faints.
DARK
STATUS
-- 100% 10 One Target
EGG
Disable
Disables the target's last used move for a few turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
EGG
Haze
Resets all stat, accuracy, and evasion modifiers.
ICE
STATUS
-- -- 30 Entire Field
EGG
Hypnosis
Puts the target to sleep.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- 60% 20 One Target
EGG
Clear Smog
Removes any stat modifiers on the target.
POISON
SPECIAL
50 -- 15 One Target
EGG
Defog
Lowers the target's evasion by one stage. Removes effects on the enemy's field such as Light Screen, Reflect, etc.
FLYING
STATUS
-- -- 15 One Target

Level Up Moves

Here are all of the moves Drifblim learns via level up. Anything marked "Evo." means it learns it upon evolving. If the level is 1, it can be relearned at a Pokémon Center.
Lv. Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
Evo.
Phantom Force
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. Gets around Protect/Detect/etc.
GHOST
PHYSICAL
90 100% 10 One Target
1
Phantom Force
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn. Gets around Protect/Detect/etc.
GHOST
PHYSICAL
90 100% 10 One Target
1
Strength Sap
Heals Drifblim equal to the target's Attack stat, then lowers the target's Attack by one stage.
GRASS
STATUS
-- 100% 10 One Target
1
Minimize
Raises Drifblim's Evasion by two stages. Stomp does double damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
1
Astonish
Has a 30% chance of causing the target to flinch.
GHOST
PHYSICAL
30 100% 15 One Target
1
Gust
Does double damage against targets using Bounce, Fly, or Sky Drop.
FLYING
SPECIAL
40 100% 35 One Target
1
Focus Energy
Raises critical hit rate by two stages.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 30 User
12
Payback
Does double damage if Drifblim attacks after the target.
DARK
PHYSICAL
50 100% 10 One Target
16
Hex
Deals double damage if the target is affected by a major status condition.
GHOST
SPECIAL
65 100% 10 One Target
20
Shadow Ball
20% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GHOST
SPECIAL
80 100% 15 One Target
24
Stockpile
Raises Drifblim's Defense and Special Defense by one stage and adds +1 to the Stockpile counter, up to 3.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
24
Swallow
Heals HP based on the Stockpile counter, then resets it to 0.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
24
Spit Up
Hits for 100 power for each Stockpile counter. Resets Stockpile counter to 0.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
varies 100% 10 One Target
31
Self-Destruct
Drifblim is knocked out after using Self-Destruct.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
200 100% 5 All But Self
36
Destiny Bond
If Drifblim is knocked out before its next action, the attacking Pokémon is knocked out.
GHOST
STATUS
-- -- 5 User
42
Baton Pass
Switches to another Pokémon on your team and keeps stat modifiers and effects.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 40 User
48
Tailwind
Doubles your whole team's Speed for the next 3 turns.
FLYING
STATUS
-- -- 15 User's Field
54
Explosion
Drifblim is knocked out after using Explosion.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
250 100% 5 All But Self

TM Moves

Here are all of the moves that Drifblim can learn via TM (Technical Machine). These moves can be taught once per use of the TM.
TM Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
TM04
Calm Mind
Raises Drifblim's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 20 User
TM11
Sunny Day
Changes the weather to sunny for 5 turns.
FIRE
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM15
Hyper Beam
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
SPECIAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM17
Protect
Protects Drifblim from attacks for a turn. Low chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM18
Rain Dance
Changes the weather to rainy for 5 turns.
WATER
STATUS
-- -- 5 Entire Field
TM24
Thunderbolt
Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
90 100% 15 One Target
TM25
Thunder
30% chance of paralyzing the target. 100% accuracy in the rain and 50% accuracy in sunny weather.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
110 70% 10 One Target
TM29
Psychic
10% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
PSYCHIC
SPECIAL
90 100% 10 One Target
TM30
Shadow Ball
20% chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stage.
GHOST
SPECIAL
80 100% 15 One Target
TM32
Double Team
Raises Drifblim's Evasion by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 15 User
TM34
Shock Wave
Doesn't miss the target.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
60 -- 20 One Target
TM42
Facade
Does double damage if Drifblim is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
70 100% 20 One Target
TM44
Rest
Drifblim restores its HP to full and falls asleep for two turns.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM45
Attract
Infatuates Pokémon of the opposite gender.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 15 One Target
TM46
Thief
Damages the target and steals its held item.
DARK
PHYSICAL
60 100% 25 One Target
TM48
Skill Swap
Swaps Drifblim's ability with the target's.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- -- 10 One Target
TM57
Charge Beam
Has a 70% chance to raise Drifblim's Special Attack by one stage.
ELECTRIC
SPECIAL
50 90% 10 One Target
TM58
Endure
Will survive any hit with at least 1 HP left this turn. 50% chance of working on consecutive turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM61
Will-O-Wisp
Burns the target.
FIRE
STATUS
-- 85% 15 One Target
TM64
Explosion
Drifblim is knocked out after using Explosion.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
250 100% 5 All But Self
TM66
Payback
Does double damage if Drifblim attacks after the target.
DARK
PHYSICAL
50 100% 10 One Target
TM67
Recycle
If Drifblim used a held item previously, it reequips that item.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM68
Giga Impact
Requires a turn to recharge (unless it misses).
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
150 90% 5 One Target
TM70
Flash
Lowers the target's Accuracy by one stage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
TM73
Thunder Wave
Paralyzes the target.
ELECTRIC
STATUS
-- 90% 20 One Target
TM74
Gyro Ball
Does more damage based on how much lower Drifblim's Speed is compared to the target's.
STEEL
PHYSICAL
varies 100% 5 One Target
TM77
Psych Up
Copies all stat modifiers on the target.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 One Target
TM82
Sleep Talk
Can only be used while asleep. Uses one of Drifblim's moves at random.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM85
Dream Eater
Heals Drifblim by half the damage dealt. Fails unless foe is asleep.
PSYCHIC
SPECIAL
100 100% 15 One Target
TM87
Swagger
Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses it.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 85% 15 One Target
TM90
Substitute
Costs 25% of Drifblim's max HP. Sets up a Substitute to block effects and damage.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- -- 10 User
TM93
Cut
Damages the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
50 95% 30 One Target
TM94
Fly
Can't be hit on the first turn, attacks on the second turn.
FLYING
PHYSICAL
90 95% 15 One Target
TM97
Defog
Lowers the target's evasion by one stage. Removes effects on the enemy's field such as Light Screen, Reflect, etc.
FLYING
STATUS
-- -- 15 One Target

Egg Moves

Here are all of the moves that Drifblim can learn as Egg Moves. In the case of evolved Pokémon, it shows what Egg Moves it can learn in its lowest evolutionary stage. Click the word EGG to find compatible breeding Pokémon to get that Egg Move onto Drifblim.
Move Type Category Power Acc.% PP Target Info
EGG
Memento
Lowers the target's Attack and Special Attack by two stages, then Drifblim faints.
DARK
STATUS
-- 100% 10 One Target
EGG
Disable
Disables the target's last used move for a few turns.
NORMAL
STATUS
-- 100% 20 One Target
EGG
Haze
Resets all stat, accuracy, and evasion modifiers.
ICE
STATUS
-- -- 30 Entire Field
EGG
Hypnosis
Puts the target to sleep.
PSYCHIC
STATUS
-- 60% 20 One Target
EGG
Clear Smog
Removes any stat modifiers on the target.
POISON
SPECIAL
50 -- 15 One Target
EGG
Body Slam
Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
NORMAL
PHYSICAL
85 100% 15 One Target
EGG
Destiny Bond
If Drifblim is knocked out before its next action, the attacking Pokémon is knocked out.
GHOST
STATUS
-- -- 5 User
EGG
Weather Ball
Doubles its power and changes its type based on the weather condition.
NORMAL
SPECIAL
50 100% 10 One Target
EGG
Tailwind
Doubles your whole team's Speed for the next 3 turns.
FLYING
STATUS
-- -- 15 User's Field

Drifblim's Detailed Stats

Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Drifblim's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Drifblim's Nature.

By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Drifblim is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
Stats at
level 100
0 EVs 252+ EVs Base Stat
Min Max Min Max
HP
410 441 473 504 150
Attack
165 196 228 259 80
Defense
93 124 156 187 44
Sp. Atk
185 216 248 279 90
Sp. Def
113 144 176 207 54
Speed
165 196 228 259 80
Total
498

Where to Find Drifblim in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

If you're looking for where to find Drifblim, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Drifblim in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)

Special Ways to Get Drifblim

Catchable (with Hidden Ability) during Dynamax Adventures in Crown Tundra (DLC), level 65.

Drifblim in the Wild

Axew's Eye

Overworld Encounters
Normal Weather
Norm.
Overcast
Over.
Raining
Rain
Thunderstorm
Strm.
Intense Sun
Sun
Snowing
Snow
Blizzard
Bliz.
Sandstorm
Sand.
Heavy Fog
Fog
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 60%
Lv. 36-40

Getting Drifblim By Evolution

Evolves from Drifloon at level 28.
Location information on where to find Drifblim in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl will be coming to the Marriland Pokédex in a future update! Thank you for your patience!

Pokédex Entries for Drifblim

Generation 8 Pokédex Entries

Sword
Some say this Pokémon is a collection of souls burdened with regrets, silently drifting through the dusk.
Shield
It grabs people and Pokémon and carries them off somewhere. Where do they go? Nobody knows.

Generation 7 Pokédex Entries

Sun
There was once an incident in which a man took a trip riding a Drifblim, only to go missing.
Moon
Even while under careful observation, large flocks of Drifblim flying at dusk will inexplicably disappear from view.
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.
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.

Generation 6 Pokédex Entries

X Omega Ruby
It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.
Y Alpha Sapphire
It's drowsy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.

Generation 5 Pokédex Entries

Black White
At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.
Black 2 White 2
They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can't be a fixed destination.

Generation 4 Pokédex Entries

Diamond
It's drowzy in daytime, but flies off in the evening in big groups. No one knows where they go.
Pearl
It carries people and Pokémon when it flies. But since it only drifts, it can end up anywhere.
Platinum
At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.
HeartGold SoulSilver
It can generate and release gas within its body. That's how it can control the altitude of its drift.
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