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| + | '''Drifloon''' is a balloon Pokémon appearing in the fourth-generation Pokémon games. | ||
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| + | Drifloon is an odd Pokémon that resembles a purple living balloon. It is said to be formed by the spirits of humans and Pokémon. They love damp and hot seasons. There is a darker side to this Pokémon, as Drifloon seek to steal children away and take them to the underworld, although they are so light that they usually wind up being tugged by the children instead. Drifloon floats around aimlessly, often at the mercy of the winds or the children it attempts to abduct, and has become known as the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits" in old folktales. | ||
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| + | Drifloon evolves into [[Drifblim]] at Level 28. | ||
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==Mainstream Games== | ==Mainstream Games== | ||
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| + | In ''[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Versions|Pokémon: Diamond, Pearl]]'' and ''[[Pokémon: Platinum Version|Platinum Versions]]'', one Drifloon appears per week at the Valley Windworks on Fridays from midnight until nighttime, as that is the only time of the week that the fans of the Valley Windworks work in the precise way to bring in a Drifloon. | ||
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==Other Games== | ==Other Games== | ||
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| + | Drifloon appears in ''[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness]]'', where it is found in the first forty-nine floors of the Sky Stairway. In ''[[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]]'', Drifloon are found in the Volcano Cave. | ||
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| + | =Other Appearances= | ||
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| + | ==Video Games== | ||
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| + | *In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Drifloon appears floating in the background of the Pokémon Stadium 2 level when it is in is Flying-type mode. It also appears as a trophy. | ||
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| + | ==Other Media== | ||
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| + | *Drifloon has appeared in several episodes of the Pokémon anime's ''Diamond & Pearl'' seasons. One episode featured a group of Drifloon that belong to the daughters of a Nurse Joy. [[Fantina]] was also shown to have a Drifloon in one episode, which evolved during her battle with [[Red#Other Media|Ash Ketchum]]. | ||
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| + | =Trivia= | ||
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| + | *Although the detail was not mentioned in the American Pokémon entries likely due to censorship, the Japanese ''Diamond'' Pokédex entry as well as the ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' trophies (including the English version) mention Drifloon specifically trying to take children to the land of the dead/the underworld. | ||
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| The Balloon Pokémon | |||
| #425 - Drifloon | |||
| Evolve | Drifblim | ||
| Debut | Pokémon: Diamond Version Pokémon: Pearl Version | ||
| Species Info | |||
| Type |  +  +
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| Height | 0.4 m (1'04") | ||
| Weight | 1.2 kg (2.6 lbs.) | ||
| Color | Purple | ||
| Gender Ratio | 1♂ : 1♀ | ||
| Ability | Unburden / Aftermath | ||
| Hidden Ability | |||
| Egg Group | Indeterminate | ||
| Icon | Sprite | ||
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File:425sprite.png | ||
| Footprint | |||
| 30px | |||
| Base Statistics | |||
| Hit Points | 90 | Speed | 70 |
| Attack | 50 | Sp. Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 34 | Sp. Defense | 44 |
| Training Info | |||
| Catch Rate | {{{cat}}} | Hatch Steps | {{{hat}}} |
| Base Exp. | {{{exp}}} | Effort Points | {{{e1}}} |
| Happiness | {{{hap}}} | ||
| To Lv.100 | {{{100}}} | ||
| Kanto # | Johto # | Hoenn # | Sinnoh # |
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| < 425 > | < 065 > | ||
| Unova # | Johto (IV) # | ||
Drifloon is a balloon Pokémon appearing in the fourth-generation Pokémon games.
Information
Drifloon is an odd Pokémon that resembles a purple living balloon. It is said to be formed by the spirits of humans and Pokémon. They love damp and hot seasons. There is a darker side to this Pokémon, as Drifloon seek to steal children away and take them to the underworld, although they are so light that they usually wind up being tugged by the children instead. Drifloon floats around aimlessly, often at the mercy of the winds or the children it attempts to abduct, and has become known as the "Signpost for Wandering Spirits" in old folktales.
Drifloon evolves into Drifblim at Level 28.
Appearances
Mainstream Games
In Pokémon: Diamond, Pearl and Platinum Versions, one Drifloon appears per week at the Valley Windworks on Fridays from midnight until nighttime, as that is the only time of the week that the fans of the Valley Windworks work in the precise way to bring in a Drifloon.
Other Games
Drifloon appears in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness, where it is found in the first forty-nine floors of the Sky Stairway. In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, Drifloon are found in the Volcano Cave.
Other Appearances
Video Games
- In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Drifloon appears floating in the background of the Pokémon Stadium 2 level when it is in is Flying-type mode. It also appears as a trophy.
Other Media
- Drifloon has appeared in several episodes of the Pokémon anime's Diamond & Pearl seasons. One episode featured a group of Drifloon that belong to the daughters of a Nurse Joy. Fantina was also shown to have a Drifloon in one episode, which evolved during her battle with Ash Ketchum.
Trivia
- Although the detail was not mentioned in the American Pokémon entries likely due to censorship, the Japanese Diamond Pokédex entry as well as the Super Smash Bros. Brawl trophies (including the English version) mention Drifloon specifically trying to take children to the land of the dead/the underworld.