Where can I find Drifloon in SoulGold?

Drifloon can be found in 4 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Drifloon?

Drifloon is a ghost/flying-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Drifloon learn in SoulGold?

Drifloon can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Drifloonin Pokémon SoulGold

ghostflying

Pokédex Entry

Balloon Pokémon

Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

GhostFlying

Dex

#425

Abilities

Aftermath(Primary)

Fainting damages the foe.

Unburden(Secondary)

Using a hold item ups Speed.

Flare Boost(Hidden)

Ups Sp. Atk if burned.

Growth Rate

fluctuating

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

125

Poké Ball11.5%

Great Ball15.6%

Ultra Ball19.4%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2ice ×2rock ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5poison ×0.5bug ×0.25

Immune To

normalfightingground

Evolution Chain

Drifloon

Base form

→

Drifblim

Level up Drifloon to Lv. 28

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How to Obtain

Drifloon can be found in Lost Woods (uncommon), and in Route 42 (very rare). Wild ones range from level 21 to 35.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	MinimizeLevel: 1Minimize	normal	0	0	0
1	MinimizeLevel: 1Minimize	Minimizes the user's size to sharply raise evasiveness.raise evasiveness.
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	ghost	30	100	15
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
4	GustLevel: 4Gust	flying	40	100	35
4	GustLevel: 4Gust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
12	PaybackLevel: 12Payback	dark	50	100	10
12	PaybackLevel: 12Payback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
16	HexLevel: 16Hex	ghost	0	100	10
16	HexLevel: 16Hex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
20	Shadow BallLevel: 20Shadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15
20	Shadow BallLevel: 20Shadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
24	StockpileLevel: 24Stockpile	normal	0	0	0
24	StockpileLevel: 24Stockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
24	Spit UpLevel: 24Spit Up	normal	1	100	10
24	Spit UpLevel: 24Spit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
24	SwallowLevel: 24Swallow	normal	0	0	10
24	SwallowLevel: 24Swallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
29	Self DestructLevel: 29Self Destruct	normal	0	100	5
29	Self DestructLevel: 29Self Destruct	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
32	Destiny BondLevel: 32Destiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
32	Destiny BondLevel: 32Destiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
34	Air SlashLevel: 34Air Slash	flying	75	95	0
34	Air SlashLevel: 34Air Slash	Attacks with a blade of air. May cause flinching.
36	Baton PassLevel: 36Baton Pass	normal	0	0	40
36	Baton PassLevel: 36Baton Pass	Switches out the user while keeping effects in play.
40	TailwindLevel: 40Tailwind	flying	0	0	0
40	TailwindLevel: 40Tailwind	Whips up a breeze, doubling ally Speed for 4 turns.ally Speed for 3 turns.
44	ExplosionLevel: 44Explosion	normal	0	100	5
44	ExplosionLevel: 44Explosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
MementoMemento	dark	0	0	10
MementoMemento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
DisableDisable	normal	0	55	20
DisableDisable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
HazeHaze	ice	0	0	30
HazeHaze	Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
HypnosisHypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
Weather BallWeather Ball	normal	50	100	10
Weather BallWeather Ball	The move's type and power change with the weather.
Clear SmogClear Smog	poison	50	0	15
Clear SmogClear Smog	Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes.
DefogDefog	flying	0	0	15
DefogDefog	Removes obstacles and lowers evasion.
TailwindTailwind	flying	0	0	0
TailwindTailwind	Whips up a breeze, doubling ally Speed for 4 turns.ally Speed for 3 turns.

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TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	flying	55	100	15	TM62TM62
AcrobaticsAcrobatics	Does double damage if the user has no item.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	50	90	10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlyFly	flying	0	95	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
HexHex	ghost	0	100	10	TM05TM05
HexHex	Does double damage if the foe has a status problem.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Trick RoomTrick Room	psychic	0	0	5	TM92TM92
Trick RoomTrick Room	Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	0	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.