Drifloon Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Drifloon in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Drifloon
Drifloon is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ghost/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 91.800 DPS.
Drifloon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Drifloon is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Fighting, Bug, Ground-type moves as Drifloon resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Drifloon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (91.800 DPS), Mega Gengar (81.067 DPS), and Regieleki (80.118 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Drifloon: After defeating Drifloon, the catch encounter will have a CP between 649 and 701 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 807-872 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Drifloon from raids will have exactly 701 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Drifloon?
The best counter for Drifloon is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 91.800 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (81.067 DPS) and Regieleki (80.118 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Drifloon?
Drifloon can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Drifloon weak to?
Drifloon is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type attacks. It resists Fighting, Bug, Ground, Normal, Grass, Poison-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Drifloon be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Drifloon's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Drifloon from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Drifloon from raids will have 701 CP at level 20, or 872 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 649. If you see 701 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Drifloon worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Drifloon is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Drifloon?
For the best moveset for Drifloon itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Drifloon stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Drifloon without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Drifloon can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (80.118 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (76.700 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Drifloon in raids?
Weather boost information for Drifloon is not currently available. Ghost-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.