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
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Drifloon knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (80 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Drifloon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Shadow Ball (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Drifloon's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Drifloon takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Bug, Ground, Normal, Grass, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Drifloon's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Drifloon reaches 1,353 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,197 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Drifloon?
A perfect 15/15/15 Drifloon shows 684 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 855 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Drifloon better than regular Drifloon?
Shadow Drifloon deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Drifloon in Pokemon GO?
Drifloon spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Drifloon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Drifloon depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.