Drifblim (Pokémon)

Drifblim フワライド Fuwaride

Artwork from Diamond/Pearl

Types Species  Ghost  Flying  Blimp Pokémon Abilities Exp. at 100 Aftermath or Unburden 1,640,000 Pokédex National #426 Johto #— Hoenn #— Sinnoh #066 Browser Fiore R— Almia R-143 Height Weight 3'11" 33.1 lbs. Pokédex color Footprint Body style Catch rate Purple 60 Gender ratio   50% male   50% female Egg groups Egg cycles Indeterminate 31 (7905 steps) EV yield HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Exp. 204 External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex On Smogon Pokédex On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex On Marriland Pokédex Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Drifblim (Japanese: フワライド Fuwaride) is a dual-type Ghost/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Drifloon starting at level 28.

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 Adventures and Pokémon Battle Revolution) 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, one cannot control its trajectory.

Behavior

Habitat

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Drifblim in the anime

It first appeared in in the movie The Rise of Darkrai, where it floated around Alamos Town, scouting for Tonio.

Drifblim's debut appearance in the anime was in Playing The Leveling Field! under the ownership of Fantina. It evolved from Drifloon in the episode during its battle with Ash's Pikachu. It appeared again in A Shield with a Twist! where it defeated Ash's Pikachu and Buizel, but lost to Chimchar.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

When Diamond, Pearl and Platinum were in Hearthome City, Fantina used her Drifblim to throw off some women who were teasing the trio about being rookies in contests. Fantina then lent her Drifblim to Platinum for her to go to Canalave City and rescue her father.

In the TCG

Main article: Drifblim (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Stats

Base stats

Pokéthlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Drifblim is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.

• Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: 2.5%	IQ Group: G
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Ghost	Poké Assist: ( Ghost )	Field Move: (Elevate)
"It launches eerie orbs to attack."

Evolution

Unevolved Drifloon  Ghost  Flying

Level 28 →

First evolution Drifblim  Ghost  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
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	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Drifblim images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Drifblim has the highest HP stat of all Flying- and Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Drifblim is the only Pokémon that has a base stat total of 498.
• Drifblim along with its pre-evolution Drifloon are the only Ghost-types that are immune to Ground-type attacks that do not have Levitate as their ability (due to their secondary type).
• Considering only types, Drifblim and Drifloon are the Pokémon with the most immunities, with three (to Normal, Fighting, and Ground); they are tied with Sableye and Spiritomb, who are immune to Normal-, Fighting-, and Psychic-type moves.

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.

In other languages

• German: Drifzepeli - From drift and zeppelin.
• French: Grodrive - From gros (big) and dérive (drift).
• Korean: 둥실라이드 Doong-sil-ride - Combination of 둥실 doongsil (fluffy) and the word ride in English.

Related articles

• Fantina's Drifblim

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