Drifblim (Pokémon)
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| Drifblim フワライド Fuwaride | |
 Artwork from Diamond/Pearl | |
| Types | Ghost/Flying |
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| Species | Blimp Pokémon |
| National Dex | #426 |
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #066 |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R-143 |
| Height | 3′11″ (1.2m) |
| Weight | 33.1 lbs. (15.0kg) |
| Abilities | Aftermath or Unburden |
| Egg group | Indeterminate |
| Time to hatch | 7,680 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 HP |
| Exp. yield | 204 base exp. |
| Lv. 100 at | 1,640,000 exp. |
| Gender | 50% ♀/50% ♂ |
| Pokédex color | Purple |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Body style | 
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Drifblim (Japanese: フワライド Fuwaride) is a dual-type Ghost/Flying Pokémon.
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Biology
Physiology
Drifblim seems to be a living hot air balloon. Its once black eyes are now red and set far apart. It has four limbs which may be twitched to act as rudders, while its bottom is red and looks torn. It has grooves running down the body. The puff on the top of its head seems small compared to its whole body. Like Drifloon, it has a yellow "X" on its face and (as seen in Pokémon Special) a little mouth on it.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Unlike Drifloon, Drifblim can be used for transportation, having the strength to lift people. Unfortunately, like a real hot-air balloon, it goes with the winds, and as such, you cannot control its trajectory.
Behavior
Habitat
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
It first appeared in in the movie The Rise of Darkrai, where it floated around Alamos Town, scouting for Tonio.
The closed Hearthome Gym in Dawn's Early Night was designed after a Drifblim.
In the manga
When Diamond, Pearl and Berlitz were in Hearthome City, Fantina used her Drifblim to throw off some women who were teasing the trio about being rookies in contests.
In the TCG
- Main article: Drifblim (TCG)
Game data
Although Drifblim has one of the worst base Defense and Special Defense stats in Generation IV, it has a very high HP stat and an acceptable Special Attack stat.
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| IV | Diamond | It's drowsy 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. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | None | Evolve Drifloon |
In side games
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness) | Mt. Mistral (1F-19F) |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Volcano Cave Nurue Ruins Hippowdon Temple |
Base stats
| HP: | 150 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 80 | |
| Defense: | 44 | |
| SpAtk: | 90 | |
| SpDef: | 54 | |
| Speed: | 80 |
Type effectiveness
| Weak to | Resistant to | Immune to | Normal effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
Notes:
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Learnset
Drifblim is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.
By leveling up
| Generation IV | ||||||||
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| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal |
| Start | Constrict | Normal | Physical | 10 | 100% | 35 | Tough | 0 |
| Start | Minimize | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| Start | Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Start | Gust | Flying | Special | 40 | 100% | 35 | Smart | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 6 | Astonish | Ghost | Physical | 30 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 11 | Gust | Flying | Special | 40 | 100% | 35 | Smart | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 14 | Focus Energy | Normal | Status | — | —% | 30 | Cool | 0 |
| 17 | Payback | Dark | Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 | Cool | 1 ♥
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| 22 | Stockpile | Normal | Status | — | —% | 20 | Tough | 0 |
| 27 | Spit Up | Normal | Special | — | 100% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| 27 | Swallow | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 0 |
| 32 | Ominous Wind | Ghost | Special | 60 | 100% | 5 | Smart | 0 |
| 37 | Baton Pass | Normal | Status | — | —% | 40 | Cute | 0 |
| 44 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| 51 | Explosion | Normal | Physical | 250 | 100% | 5 | Beauty | 0 |
| Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution of this Pokémon | ||||||||
By TM/HM
By breeding
Side game data
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | ||
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Group: 
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Rise |
Evolution
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | Back | |||
| Image:Spr 4p 426.png | 
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| Image:Spr 4p 426 s.png | 
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For other sprites and images, please see Drifblim images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- Its English name was originally thought to be Driftblim, but was later confirmed to be Drifblim, without the t in the name.
Origin
Drifblim is based on a hot air balloon.
Name origin
Its name is derived from drift and blimp. Drifblim's Japanese name may be derived from 付和雷同 fuwaraidō, the Japanese word meaning to follow others blindly. It could also be a combination of fuga (Latin for flight) and ride. It also may be derived from ふわふわ fuwa fuwa, meaning soft, fluffy, and light, or an onomatopoeia for floating, 風船 fūsen, balloon, and ride. Its German name, Drifzepeli, comes from Drift and Zeppelin. Its French name, Grodrive, comes from gros and dérive. The Korean name is a combination of fluffy (둥실, doongsil) and the word ride in English.
In other languages
External links
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