Drifloon (Pokémon)

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Drifloon フワンテ Fuwante #425
File:Art-Fuwante.jpg Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type Ghost Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Balloon Pokémon
Abilities Unburden or Aftermath Aftermath Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,640,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #- Hoenn Sinnoh #065 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'4" Imperial 0.4 m Metric 1'4"/0.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 2.6 lbs. Imperial 1.2 kg kg Metric 2.6 lbs./1.2 kg kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 125 (16.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Indeterminate group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: ? Battle Exp.: Unknown
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Drifloon (Japanese: フワンテ Fuwante) is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Drifloon first appeared in Drifloon and the Messenger of the North Wind, where many were the friends of two young Joys.

In the manga

It appeared in the manga Diamond and Pearl

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons. Pearl It tries to bring children to the underworld by pulling onto their hands, but it gets swung around instead. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl One a week Valley Windworks (Friday at Level 22) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 34		35 - 94	65 - 183
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 348	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Note: If Foresight is used on Drifloon, the effectiveness of Normal and Fighting attacks will be 100 and 50 respectively. If Gravity is used, the effectiveness of Ground attacks becomes 100.

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation IV
Start	Constrict Minimize
6	Astonish
11	Gust
14	Focus Energy
17	Payback
22	Stockpile
27	Swallow Spit Up
30	Ominous Wind
33	Baton Pass
38	Shadow Ball
43	Explosion

By TM/HM

Game	Generation IV
TM04	Calm Mind
TM06	Toxic
TM10	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day
TM17	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance
TM21	Frustration
TM24	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder
TM27	Return
TM29	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball
TM32	Double Team
TM34	Shock Wave
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM45	Attract
TM46	Thief
TM48	Skill Swap
TM57	Charge Beam
TM58	Endure
TM61	Will-O-Wisp
TM62	Silver Wind
TM63	Embargo
TM64	Explosion
TM66	Payback
TM67	Recycle
TM70	Flash
TM73	Thunder Wave
TM74	Gyro Ball
TM77	Psych Up
TM78	Captivate
TM82	Sleep Talk
TM83	Natural Gift
TM85	Dream Eater
TM87	Swagger
TM90	Substitute
HM01	Cut
HM05	Defog

Evolution

Template:EvoChart Box

Trivia

The level 22 Drifloon captured in front of the Valley Windworks needs 1337 experience points to level up to level 23. 1337 is Internet slang for 'leet' or 'elite'.

Origin

Drifloon is based on balloons.

Name origin

"Fuwante" may be derived from "fuwa fuwa", meaning soft, fluffy, and light. Its English name is a combination of "drift" and "balloon".

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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