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Drifloon (フワンテ Fuwante)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#425
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Drifblim
		Generation:	Generation IV
		Pronunciation:	$Driff-loon$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	90	Species:	Balloon Pokémon
Attack:	50	Type(s):	Ghost/Flying
Defense:	34	Height:	1'04"
Special Atk:	60	Weight:	2.6 lbs.
Special Def:	44	Abilities:	Aftermath Unburden
Speed:	70	Pokédex Color:	Purple
Stat Total:	348	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
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Drifloon (Japanese: フワンテ Fuwante) is a Ghost/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

BiologyEdit

AppearanceEdit

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 Edit

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.

In the anime Edit

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.

EvolutionEdit

Drifloon evolves into Drifblim once it reaches level 28.

Game InfoEdit

LocationsEdit

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Drifloon Locations
Diamond/ Pearl	Valley Windworks on Friday	One
Platinum	Valley Windworks on Friday	One
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Trade	None
Black/White	Breed Drifblim	None

Side Game LocationsEdit

Game(s)	Location
Drifloon Locations
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 EntriesEdit

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Drifloon did not appear during the Generation I games.
Generation II
Drifloon did not appear during the Generation II games.
Generation III
Drifloon did not appear during the Generation 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
These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish.
White 2
These Pokémon are called the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits." Children holding them sometimes vanish.

OriginEdit

Name OriginEdit

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

TriviaEdit

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.
According to it's image in the Pokémon Dream Radar, Drifloon has a small mouth in the centre of the yellow cross on it's face.
Drifloon in the Pokemon Dream Radar, showing that it does indeed have a mouth.
Added by Sioli

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