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Aftermath Unburden |
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[[Category:Purple Pokémon]]
Drifloon (Japanese: フワンテ Fuwante) is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon.
Appearance[]
Drifloon are a Pokémon that have the appearance of a purple balloon. Its face has two beady eyes and a yellow patch in between them that looks like an "x". At the top of their head, Drifloon have a small bit of "fluff" that appears to be a small cloud. Near the bottom of their body are two arms, skinny enough to be like string, with yellow heart-shaped hands at the tips.
Additionally, shiny Drifloon are yellow instead of purple, and have a light blue patch and hearts. Also, there are no gender differences between male and female Drifloon.
Special Abilities[]
Drifloon can have either the ability Aftermath or Unburden. Aftermath will cause the opposing Pokémon to lose 1/4 its max HP should Drifloon faint due to a physical attack. Unburden will double its speed if the item it was holding is lost.
Anime[]
Drifloon debuted in the Pokémon Anime series during the episode Drifloon on the Wind!. These Drifloon belonged to a Nurse Joy and her daughters and were used as a method of transportation.
The Gym Leader Fantina owned a Drifloon, which she had raised from an egg. It was first seen in the episode Playing The Leveling Field!, being used in a non-gym battle match against Ash. During the same episode it evolved into a Drifblim.
Evolution[]
Drifloon evolves into Drifblim once it reaches level 28.
Game Info[]
Locations[]
Version(s) | Location |
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Diamond/ Pearl | Valley Windworks on Friday |
Platinum | Valley Windworks on Friday |
HeartGold/SoulSilver | Trade |
Black/White | Breed Drifblim |
Side Game Locations[]
Game(s) | Location |
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Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness | Chasm Cave (B1F-B4F) Sky Stairway (1F-49F) |
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | Volcano Cave |
Pokémon Rumble | Cold Meadow |
Pokédex Entries[]
Generations I - III | |
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Drifloon did not appear during the Generation I - III games. | |
Diamond | |
A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons. | |
Pearl | |
It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead. | |
Platinum | |
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." | |
HeartGold | |
It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing. | |
SoulSilver | |
It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing. | |
Black | |
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." | |
White | |
Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." | |
Black 2 | |
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White 2 | |
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X | |
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Y | |
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Omega Ruby | |
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Alpha Sapphire | |
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Origin[]
Name Origin[]
Drifloon got its name from the word "Drift" and "Balloon".
References[]