Drifloon
Ghost/Flying-type, Generation 4. Evolves into Drifblim for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Hex Shadow Ball
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Shadow Ball costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Drifloon takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 404
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 684 CP
Drifloon moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Ominous Wind STAB | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Shadow Ball Best STAB | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Hex (8 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Drifloon is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Drifloon
How to get Drifloon
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Drifloon arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 27 | 1,034 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 27 | 1,120 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 649 | 701 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 807 | 872 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 649 | 701 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 490 | 530 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 649 | 701 |
Is Drifloon good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Drifloon has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 53 |
| Lv 3 | 89 |
| Lv 4 | 125 |
| Lv 5 | 161 |
| Lv 6 | 197 |
| Lv 7 | 233 |
| Lv 8 | 269 |
| Lv 9 | 306 |
| Lv 10 | 342 |
| Lv 11 | 376 |
| Lv 12 | 410 |
| Lv 13 | 444 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 478 |
| Lv 15 | 513 |
| Lv 16 | 547 |
| Lv 17 | 581 |
| Lv 18 | 615 |
| Lv 19 | 649 |
| Lv 20 | 684 |
| Lv 21 | 718 |
| Lv 22 | 752 |
| Lv 23 | 786 |
| Lv 24 | 821 |
| Lv 25 | 855 |
| Lv 26 | 889 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 923 |
| Lv 28 | 957 |
| Lv 29 | 992 |
| Lv 30 | 1,026 |
| Lv 31 | 1,043 |
| Lv 32 | 1,060 |
| Lv 33 | 1,077 |
| Lv 34 | 1,094 |
| Lv 35 | 1,111 |
| Lv 36 | 1,128 |
| Lv 37 | 1,145 |
| Lv 38 | 1,163 |
| Lv 39 | 1,180 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,197 |
| Lv 41 | 1,212 |
| Lv 42 | 1,227 |
| Lv 43 | 1,243 |
| Lv 44 | 1,258 |
| Lv 45 | 1,274 |
| Lv 46 | 1,289 |
| Lv 47 | 1,305 |
| Lv 48 | 1,321 |
| Lv 49 | 1,337 |
| Lv 50 | 1,353 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0425
- Height
- 0.40 m
- Weight
- 1.20 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0425_POKEMON_DRIFLOON
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Drifloon in Pokemon GO?
Drifloon's best moveset is Hex with Shadow Ball. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Drifloon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Drifloon takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock. It resists Grass, Poison. Fighting, Bug, Ground, Normal damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Drifloon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Drifloon reaches 1,353 CP at level 50 and 1,197 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Drifloon?
A 15/15/15 Drifloon shows 684 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 855 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 513 CP.