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Drifloon(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ghost/Flying and is the pre-evolved form of Drifblim. It debuted in Generation 4.
Physiology and Behavior
Drifloon is a Pokémon with a spherical, purple body. It has two stringy arms that have yellow, heart-shaped hands on the ends of them. At the base of its body is a frayed protrusion that resembles the tied end of a balloon. In the middle of its face is a yellow tape-like "X" mark, which contains its little mouth in the very center. Located on either side of the "X" are its small, black eyes. A white mass of fluff that resembles a cloud sits on top of Drifloon's head. Drifloon's body is filled with air, as well as the lost spirits of people and Pokémon. Its body expands as it collects more souls. If it explodes, the souls unleash with a screaming sound. It is also rumored that Drifloon itself is reincarnated from deceased humans.
This Pokémon is known as a Signpost for Wandering Spirits due to its aimless drifting. Desiring company, Drifloon often seeks out children and grabs their hands. However, due to how light it is, it can be resisted easily and is often pulled around. This results in Drifloon running away from any children who are rough with it. Drifloon also dislikes heavy children. There are rumors that Drifloon steals children who hold onto it, guiding them to the afterlife. Despite this reputation, as seen in the anime, Drifloon can be friendly and helpful. In the movies, Drifloon's body puffs up when they get angry or aggressive. Drifloon sightings are typically more common at night. It prefers to reside in damp, humid locations and can expand or shrink to express its feelings.
Appearances
Main Pokémon games
Other Pokémon games
Super Smash Bros.
Drifloon appears as a background character in Pokémon Stadium 2.
In the anime
Drifloon is a featured Pokémon in the music video for the song Ghost Dive, performed by Polkadot Stingray.
Origin and inspiration
In-game information
Pokédex entries
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead. |
| Pokémon Platinum | Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." |
| Pokémon White | Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." |
| Pokémon Black 2 | These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish. |
| Pokémon White 2 | These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons. |
| Pokémon Y | These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | Stories go that it grabs the hands of small children and drags them away to the afterlife. It dislikes heavy children. |
| Pokémon Moon | If for some reason its body bursts, its soul spills out with a screaming sound. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Its round body is stuffed with souls and expands each time it leads someone away. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Wandering souls gathered together to form this Pokémon. When trying to make friends with children, Drifloon grabs them by the hand. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Perhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it. |
| Pokémon Shield | The gathering of many souls gave rise to this Pokémon. During humid seasons, they seem to appear in abundance. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It is a Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It tugs on the hands of children to spirit them away. However, it gets pulled around instead. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | Said to lure away young children and carry them off to the afterlife. Some whisper that Drifloon are formed of reincarnated human souls, but these rumors are as yet unconfirmed. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing. |
| Pokémon Violet | Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “signpost for wandering spirits.” |
Game locations
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon White | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Pokémon White 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sun | ||
| Pokémon Moon | Trainers' School (Night) | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Trainers' School (Night) | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Shield | Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, Watchtower Ruins (Max Raid Battle) | |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | East Province: Area Two, Tagtree Thicket West Province: Area One North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain | |
| Pokémon Violet | ||
Evolution
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Base Stats
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 34 |
| Sp. Attack | 60 |
| Sp. Defense | 44 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Total | 348 |
