Stats & Training
Drifblim's spread is anchored by HP, with balanced defenses backing it up. Defense is the clear weak point. Worth 2 HP EVs per KO, and the standard growth curve keeps leveling painless.
At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.
At dusk, swarms of them are carried aloft on winds. When noticed, they suddenly vanish.
Drifblim Weakness
Type-wise, Drifblim takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. Normal, Fighting, and Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Fighting, Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Liepard builds →Thief 2x55-66% Pursuit 2x40-47% | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Drifblim View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x45-53% Rock Throw 2x58-69% | ||
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Drifblim View Aerodactyl builds →Thunder Fang 2x46-54% Ice Fang 2x46-54% Bite 2x42-50% Thief 2x42-50% | ||
 Blitzle Electric | D | |
Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Liepard builds →Thief 2x53-63% Snarl 2x44-52% Pursuit 2x37-44% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Drifblim View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x41-50% Rock Throw 2x53-63% | ||
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Roggenrola builds →Smack Down 2x39-47% Rock Blast 2x20-25% | ||
 Zorua Dark | D | |
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Damage vs Drifblim View Zorua builds →Feint Attack 2x44-52% Thief 2x44-52% Snarl 2x41-50% Pursuit 2x30-36% | ||
Blitzle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Blitzle builds →Shock Wave 2x32-39% Pursuit 2x18-22% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
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Damage vs Drifblim View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x40-48% Rock Tomb 2x60-71% Rock Throw 2x50-60% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Drifblim View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 2x46-55% Thief 2x31-37% | ||
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Drifblim View Lileep builds →Rock Tomb 2x30-36% Astonish 2x10-13% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Krokorok builds →Bite 2x48-57% Assurance 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x32-38% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
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 Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Emolga builds →Spark 2x51-61% Shock Wave 2x41-48% Thunder Shock 2x28-34% Pursuit 2x21-25% | ||
Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Archen builds →Ancient Power 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% Rock Throw 2x53-63% | ||
Kabuto RockWater | D | |
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Damage vs Drifblim View Kabuto builds →Rock Tomb 2x50-59% Thief 2x33-39% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
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Damage vs Drifblim View Lileep builds →Rock Tomb 2x31-38% Astonish 2x12-14% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Krokorok builds →Crunch 2x66-78% Bite 2x50-59% Assurance 2x50-59% Thief 2x50-59% | ||
 Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Zebstrika builds →Volt Switch 2x51-60% Spark 2x64-75% Shock Wave 2x43-51% Charge Beam 2x36-43% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Emolga builds →Volt Switch 2x48-56% Spark 2x51-60% Shock Wave 2x41-49% Charge Beam 2x35-41% | ||
 Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Minun builds →Volt Switch 2x48-56% Spark 2x33-39% Charge Beam 2x35-41% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x41-49% Rock Slide 2x76-90% Rock Tomb 2x62-73% Smack Down 2x51-60% | ||
 Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Plusle builds →Volt Switch 2x53-62% Spark 2x38-45% Charge Beam 2x38-45% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 2x74-88% Thunderbolt 2x60-71% Discharge 2x54-64% Volt Switch 2x47-56% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x74-88% Thunderbolt 2x61-72% Discharge 2x54-64% Rock Slide 2x34-40% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Emolga builds →Thunder 2x70-83% Thunderbolt 2x57-67% Volt Switch 2x46-54% Spark 2x48-57% | ||
Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Minun builds →Thunder 2x70-83% Thunderbolt 2x57-67% Volt Switch 2x46-54% Spark 2x31-37% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x77-91% Thunderbolt 2x64-76% Volt Switch 2x50-59% Spark 2x37-44% | ||
Zebstrika Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Zebstrika builds →Thunder 2x75-89% Thunderbolt 2x63-74% Discharge 2x56-66% Volt Switch 2x49-58% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | C | |
Obtain MethodIcirrus City Super Rod Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Stunfisk builds →Thunder 2x75-89% Thunderbolt 2x63-74% Discharge 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x35-41% | ||
Emolga Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Emolga builds →Thunder 2x72-85% Thunderbolt 2x58-69% Volt Switch 2x47-55% Spark 2x49-58% | ||
Minun Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Minun builds →Thunder 2x72-85% Thunderbolt 2x58-69% Volt Switch 2x47-55% Spark 2x31-37% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x79-94% Thunderbolt 2x65-77% Volt Switch 2x51-60% Spark 2x36-43% | ||
In Black & White, Terrakion can KO Drifblim with Stone Edge (140-165%). Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 120-141%.
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x140-165%KO | ||
 Jellicent WaterGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Jellicent builds →Scald28-33% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x120-141%KO Flash Cannon53-63% Volt Switch 2x93-110%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x94-110%KO | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drifblim View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x94-111%KO Draco Meteor76-90% Fire Blast43-51% Flamethrower35-41% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Drifblim is the evolved form of Drifloon. Breeding produces Drifloon eggs, and they're slow to hatch. Evolving from Drifloon gave Drifblim the biggest boost in HP (+60), bringing the total to 498 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Drifblim to get Drifloon eggs easily using 45 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Body Slam, Clear Smog, Defog and 6 more.
Black & White Drifblim Best Moveset
Drifblim spreads damage across 2 coverage types. Flame Orb provides self-burn for Guts activation to maximize each hit, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push the math. Unburden ties the set together while Electric and Psychic coverage prevents safe switch-ins.
Best Build
Drifblim best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Shadow Ball
- Thunderbolt
- Psychic
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Body Slam and Clear Smog aren't available any other way for Drifblim, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Fly and Shadow Ball for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Drifblim in Black & White
12 encounter spots for Drifblim at decent spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Drifblim in Black & White
To get Drifblim, start by catching Drifloon through walking encounters at Lv. 49-59. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Drifloon
Step 2Drifblim ✓Giant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.49 IceUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.49 IceUncommonPostAnyRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 14WhiteGrass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 14BlackGrass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideBlackGrass Lv.59 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - OutsideWhiteGrass Lv.59 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 13WhiteGrass Lv.59 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 13BlackGrass Lv.59 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 14WhiteGrass Lv.59 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 14BlackGrass Lv.59 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Drifloon (Step 1)
Drifblim Guide
In Black & White, Drifblim has a 498 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Black & White's meta. It works best as a balanced. Shadow Ball with Flame Orb is the standard set.
Aftermath is the go-to ability for Drifblim. It damages the attacker for 1/4 its max HP when knocked out by a contact move. Its hidden ability Flare Boost can work in specific setups. Unburden is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Black & White, Drifblim fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 90 Sp. Atk. Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black & White, the best way to handle Drifblim: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Ice, and Rock-type attackers hit hardest.
Game Availability
Drifblim first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 13 games across 7 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves