As a Ghost/Flying type, Drifloon has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 3 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Ghost/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 90
Attack: 50
Defense: 34
Sp. Atk: 60
Sp. Def: 44
Speed: 70
Total: 348

Drifloon has a base stat total of 348, higher than 27% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (90). With Sp. Atk (60) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 90 HP, 34 Defense and 44 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.

Drifloon can have the abilities Aftermath, Unburden and Flare Boost.

How to beat Drifloon

Drifloon takes 2× damage from Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Fighting and Ground moves have no effect on it and Poison, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Flying moves. Kingambit hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Flying moves. Bisharp hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and resists its Ghost and Flying moves.

Evolution

Drifloon is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Drifloon → Drifblim) and evolves into Drifblim.

Best counters to Drifloon

Other Ghost/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Drifloon weak to?

As a Ghost/Flying type, Drifloon takes super-effective damage from Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark moves.

What is Drifloon resistant to?

Drifloon resists Poison, Grass and Bug (¼×) moves. It is immune to Normal, Fighting and Ground.

What are the best counters to Drifloon?

Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Kingambit and Bisharp, which hit Drifloon with super-effective attacks.