Drifblim (Pokémon)

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Drifblim フワライド Fuwaride #426
File:ArtFuwaride.png Artwork from Diamond/Pearl
Type Ghost Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Blimp Pokémon
Abilities Aftermath or Unburden Unburden Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,640,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh #066 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′11″ Imperial 1.2 m Metric 3′11″/1.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 33.1 lbs. Imperial 15.0 kg Metric 33.1 lbs./15.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Purple	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
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.: 204 Battle Exp.: 2041*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

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 it's trajectory.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Drifblim balloon.JPG

Tonio's Drifblim in The Rise of Darkrai.

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

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 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. 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 None Evolve Drifloon 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

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Mt. Mistral (1F-19F)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Volcano Cave Nurue Ruins Hippowdon Temple

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 150		210 - 257	410 - 504
Attack: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Defense: 44		44 - 105	83 - 205
Sp. Atk: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Def: 54		53 - 116	101 - 227
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 498	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 move such as Foresight is used on Drifblim, the effectiveness of Normal and Fighting moves will be 1× and ½× respectively. If Gravity is used, the effectiveness of Ground moves becomes 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.
Previous	Constrict
	Minimize
	Astonish
	Gust
	Focus Energy
	Payback
	Stockpile
	Spit Up
	Swallow
32	Ominous Wind
37	Baton Pass
44	Shadow Ball
51	Explosion

By TM/HM

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM04 Calm Mind TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam 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 TM68 Giga Impact 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 HM02 Fly HM05 Defog

By breeding

• Body Slam
• Destiny Bond
• Disable
• Haze
• Hypnosis
• Memento

Evolution

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Sprite

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
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

• German: Drifzepeli
• French: Grodrive
• Korean: 둥실라이드 Doong-sil-ride

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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