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|name='''Drifloon'''
  
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|species=Balloon Pokémon
  
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'''Drifloon''' (Japanese: '''フワンテ''' ''Fuwante'') is a {{Type|Ghost}}/{{Type|Flying}}-type [[Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].
  
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'''Drifloon''' (Japanese: '''フワンテ''' ''Fuwante'') is a {{Type|Ghost}}/{{Type|Flying}}-type [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].
   
 
==Biology==
  
==Biology==
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===Appearance===
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===Physiology===
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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.
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[[File:Ac569806174a11e2a2ab22000a1fb84b 6.jpg|thumb|Drifloon in the Pokémon Dream Radar.]] 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 Pokémon|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.
  
Additionally, [[Shiny Pokémon|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.
   
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=== Special Abilities ===
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===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.
  
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.
   
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===Locations===
  
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|diamondpearl=[[Valley Windworks]] on Friday
  
|diamondpearl=[[Valley Windworks]] on Friday
 
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|blackwhite=Breed [[Drifblim]]
  
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====Side Game Locations====
  
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|PMD2=[[Chasm Cave]] (B1F-B4F)<br>[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)
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|PMD2=[[Chasm Cave]] (B1F-B4F)<br />[[Sky Stairway]] (1F-49F)
 
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diamond=A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.|
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|diamond=A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
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pearl=It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead.|
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|pearl=It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead.
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platinum=Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits."|
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|platinum=Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits."
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heartgold=It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.|
  
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soulsilver=It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.|
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|heartgold=It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
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|soulsilver=It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
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black=Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." |
  
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white=Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits."
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|black=Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a "Signpost for Wandering Spirits."
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|black2 = These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish.
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|white2 = These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish.
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|black 2=These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish.
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|x=A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
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|y=These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish.
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|or = A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
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==Appearances==
  
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===Anime===
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[[File:Fantina Drifloon.png|thumb|200px|Fantina's Drifloon.]] Drifloon debuted in the [[Pokémon Anime]] series during the episode ''[[DP028: Drifloon On The Wind!|Drifloon On The Wind!]]''. These Drifloon belonged to a [[Nurse Joy]] and her daughters and were used as a method of transportation.
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[[File:Fantina's_Drifloon.jpg|thumb|left|135px|Fantina's Drifloon.]]
  
   
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The [[Gym Leader]] [[Fantina]] owned a Drifloon, which she had raised from an egg. It was first seen in the episode ''[[DP093: Playing The Leveling Field!|Playing The Leveling Field!]]'', being used in a non-gym battle match against [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]. During the same episode it evolved into a Drifblim.
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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.
  
   
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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.
  
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==Origin==
  
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===Name Origin===
  
 
Drifloon got its name from the word '''"Drif'''t" and "Bal'''loon'''".
  
Drifloon got its name from the word '''"Drif'''t" and "Bal'''loon'''".
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==Trivia==
  
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*Drifloon is formed from the solidifying of human and Pokémon sprits. It loves wet and humid seasons, and is so light, even children can pull it around.
  
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*According to its image in the Pokémon Dream Radar, Drifloon has a small mouth in the centre of the yellow cross on its face.[[File:Ac569806174a11e2a2ab22000a1fb84b_6.jpg|thumb|Drifloon in the Pokemon Dream Radar, showing that it does indeed have a mouth.]]
  
   
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Revision as of 19:45, 30 March 2015

Drifloon (Japanese: フワンテ Fuwante) is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Biology

Physiology

File:Ac569806174a11e2a2ab22000a1fb84b 6.jpg

Drifloon in the Pokémon Dream Radar.

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.

Evolution

Drifloon evolves into Drifblim once it reaches level 28.

Game Info

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Valley Windworks on Friday One
Platinum Valley Windworks on Friday One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Breed Drifblim None
X and Y Route 8 Common
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Soaring in the Sky Rare

Side Game Locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
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

Template:Pokédexentries

Sprites

Template:GenIVPokéSprites

Appearances

Anime

Fantina Drifloon

Fantina's Drifloon.

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.

Trivia

Etymology

Drifloon got its name from the word "Drift" and "Balloon".

Gallery

See also

Template:GenIVnav

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