Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Drifloon | BDSP

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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Drifloon is a Ghost and Flying Type Balloon Pokémon, with a 16.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Drifloon can be found with Aftermath, Unburden and Flare Boost as an Ability and has a Fluctuating growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Hasty Nature, based on 348 combined Base Stats.

Navigate this Drifloon Guide using the links below.
  • Drifloon Stats & Abilities
  • Drifloon Evolutions
  • Drifloon Locations
  • Drifloon Weakness
  • Drifloon Best Moves
  • Drifloon Level Up Moves
  • Drifloon TM Moves
  • Drifloon Egg Moves
  • Pokemon Similar to Drifloon

Drifloon Stats and Abilities

Based on Drifloon Base IVs we consider this pokemon E-Tier choice. Drifloon Highest IV Stat is Speed 70 and the Lowest being Defense 34.

Tier Stat Base Min Max
E HP90290384
F Attack5094218
F Defense3465183
E Special Attack60112240
F Special Defense4483205
E Speed70130262
E Total348
Drifloon Detail
Best NatureHasty ↑+10% Speed ↓-10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes Likes: Sweet Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield1 HP
Growth RateFluctuating
Catch Rate125 (16.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg GroupsAmorphous
Egg Cycles30 (7,454–7,710 steps)
Abilities Description
Aftermath Ability 1If an attacker faints a Pokémon with Aftermath using a contact move, the attacker will lose 1/4 of their maximum HP.
Unburden Ability 2Raises Speed if a held item is used.
Flare Boost Hidden AbilityPowers up special attacks when burned.

How To Evolve Drifloon in BDSP

Drifloon requires (Level 28) to evolve into Drifblim.

Base Form Evolution Requirement First Evolution
Drifloon Level 28→ Drifblim
Evolution Chart

Where To Find Drifloon in BDSP

Drifloon has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to oneCommon = 20% ~ 100%Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%Rare = 1% ~ 5% = Morning Time = Day Time = Night Time
Location How To Catch Pokemon Spawns
Valley Windworks Interact Drifloon Lv. 22
Locations List

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Drifloon Weakness

Drifloon is a Ghost and Flying Type pokemon. This will cause Drifloon to take More Damage from Ghost, Dark, Rock, Electric, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Grass, Normal, Fighting, Ground, Bug Type moves.

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Damage Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage Ghost Dark Rock Electric Ice
0.5x Less Damage Poison Grass
0.25x Less Damage Bug
Immune to Damage Normal Fighting Ground

What pokemon is Drifloon Weak Against?

Tier Pokemon
S Tyranitar
S Darkrai
S Articuno
S Zapdos
S Raikou

What pokemon is Drifloon Strong Against?

Tier Pokemon
S Arceus
S Slaking
S Groudon
S Regigigas
S Celebi
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Best Moves Drifloon in BDSP

Best Moveset for Drifloon Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
44 Explosion Physical 250 100 5 User faints.
29 Self-Destruct Physical 200 100 5 User faints.
20 Shadow Ball Special 120 100 15 May lower opponent's Special Defense.
16 Hex Special 97.5 100 10 Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition.

Best Moveset for Drifloon TM Moves based on Power.

TM Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
TM64 Explosion Physical 250 100 5 User faints.
TM25 Thunder Special 110 70 10 May paralyze opponent.
TM85 Dream Eater Special 100 100 15 User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM29 Psychic Special 90 100 10 May lower opponent's Special Defense.
STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in Red Text. Drifloon Lv Up MovesDrifloon TM MovesDrifloon Egg Moves

Drifloon Level Up Moves

List of Moves Drifloon can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl Move Desc
1 Minimize Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Sharply raises user's Evasiveness.
1 Astonish Power: 45 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
4 Gust Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Special Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
8 Focus Energy Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
12 Payback Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
16 Hex Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Inflicts more damage if the target has a status condition.
20 Shadow Ball Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
24 Stockpile Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Stores energy for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
24 Swallow Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The more times the user has performed Stockpile, the more HP is recovered.
24 Spit Up Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power depends on how many times the user performed Stockpile.
29 Self-Destruct Power: 200 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
32 Destiny Bond Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status If the user faints, the opponent also faints.
36 Baton Pass Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status User switches out and gives stat changes to the incoming Pokémon.
40 Tailwind Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Doubles Speed for 4 turns.
44 Explosion Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
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Drifloon TM Moves

List of Moves Drifloon can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM Move Desc
TM04 Calm Mind Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM11 Sunny Day Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17 Protect Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18 Rain Dance Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM24 Thunderbolt Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25 Thunder Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM29 Psychic Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30 Shadow Ball Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32 Double Team Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM34 Shock Wave Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42 Facade Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44 Rest Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45 Attract Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46 Thief Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM48 Skill Swap Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
TM57 Charge Beam Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58 Endure Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM61 Will-O-Wisp Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM64 Explosion Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM66 Payback Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM67 Recycle Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
TM70 Flash Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73 Thunder Wave Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM74 Gyro Ball Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM77 Psych Up Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM82 Sleep Talk Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM85 Dream Eater Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM87 Swagger Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90 Substitute Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93 Cut Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM97 Defog Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
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Drifloon Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Drifloon can learn.

Egg Move Desc
Memento Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Status User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack.
Disable Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
Haze Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Resets all stat changes.
Hypnosis Power: — Acc: 60 PP: 20 Status Puts opponent to sleep.
Clear Smog Power: 50 Acc: — PP: 15 Special Removes all of the target's stat changes.
Body Slam Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Destiny Bond Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status If the user faints, the opponent also faints.
Weather Ball Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Move's power and type changes with the weather.
Tailwind Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Doubles Speed for 4 turns.
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