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===Name Origin===
 
===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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Revision as of 07:38, 18 October 2012

[[Category:Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon]][[Category:Generation IV Pokémon]] [[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

File:Fantina's Drifloon.jpg

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.

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

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:GenIVPokédex

Origin

Name Origin

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

Trivia

  • 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.

See also