Shadow Drifloon

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Shadow Drifloon is a Ghost and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ghost and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Drifloon is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

Shadow Drifloon's maximum Combat Power stat is 1353 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Hex and Shadow Ball. Shadow Drifloon encounters are boosted during Fog and Windy weather. Shiny Shadow Drifloon is not yet available.

StatsStats

Max CP1353 CP
Attack117 ATK
Defense80 DEF
Stamina207 HP
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedNo

Shadow Drifloon Type Chart

Shadow Drifloon takes increased damage from:Shadow Drifloon takes increased damage from:
160%
  • Dark
  • Electric
  • Ghost
  • Ice
  • Rock
Shadow Drifloon takes reduced damage from:Shadow Drifloon takes reduced damage from:
63%
  • Grass
  • Poison
39%
  • Bug
  • Ground
  • Normal
24%
  • Fighting

Shadow Drifloon's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid AttackerNot ranked
Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
Ghost Ghost-type Attacker
Hex / Shadow Ball
F TierExternal Link#175

Regular and Shiny Shadow Drifloon

Shadow Drifloon's best moves and movesets

Moves
Shadow Drifloon's best moveset is Hex and Shadow Ball, with 7.19 DPS (damage per second) and 52.0 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog weather.
  • DPS7.19
  • TDO51.95
  • Weather
    • fog
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GhostHex GhostShadow Ball 7.1952.011.0
      2.GhostAstonish GhostShadow Ball 6.8549.510.5
      3.GhostHex GhostOminous Wind 6.3245.69.7
      4.GhostAstonish GhostOminous Wind 6.0243.49.2
      5.GhostHex IceIcy Wind 5.4539.38.3
      6.GhostAstonish IceIcy Wind 5.1737.37.9
      7.GhostAstonish NormalFrustration 00-
      8.GhostHex NormalFrustration 00-
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Shadow Drifloon's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Drifloon's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Drifloon has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Fast Attacks

      • GhostAstonishDamage7Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Astonish
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage7
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10

        Effects
        Astonish has no special effects.
        See Astonish details page ↗
      • GhostHexDamage8Energy13Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Hex
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage8
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage6
        Energy12

        Effects
        Hex has no special effects.
        See Hex details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • GhostOminous WindDamage55Energy33Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ominous Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage55
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage45
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
        See Ominous Wind details page ↗
      • GhostShadow BallDamage100Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage100
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage100
        Energy55

        Effects
        Shadow Ball has no special effects.
        See Shadow Ball details page ↗
      • IceIcy WindDamage65Energy33Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Icy Wind
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.2s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage60
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Icy Wind has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Icy Wind details page ↗
      • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Frustration
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage10
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage10
        Energy70

        Effects
        Frustration has no special effects.
        See Frustration details page ↗

      Shadow Drifloon in the meta

      Shadow Drifloon in the meta

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Shadow Drifloon's has 1353 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Drifloon obtained from Raids can be encountered from 594 CP to 684 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 742 CP to 855 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Drifloon can be found in the 475 CP to 513 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1353 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch475 CP - 513 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs633 CP - 684 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids594 CP - 684 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      742 CP - 855 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Shadow Drifloon Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      116 CP253 CP389 CP
      4125 CP5161 CP6197 CP
      7233 CP8269 CP9306 CP
      10342 CP11376 CP12410 CP
      13444 CP14478 CP15513 CP
      16547 CP17581 CP18615 CP
      19649 CP20684 CP21718 CP
      22752 CP23786 CP24821 CP
      25855 CP26889 CP27923 CP
      28957 CP29992 CP301026 CP
      311043 CP321060 CP331077 CP
      341094 CP351111 CP361128 CP
      371145 CP381163 CP391180 CP
      401197 CP411212 CP421227 CP
      431243 CP441258 CP451274 CP
      461289 CP471305 CP481321 CP
      491337 CP501353 CP

      Pokédex information

      Sinnoh
      Pokédex Number#425
      Height0.4 m
      Weight1.2 kg
      RegionSinnoh Generation 4
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate40%
      Base Flee Rate10%
      Catch rewards
      3 Candy
      100 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      75 Candy
      75000 Candy

      Encounter data

      No encounter data available


      How to purify Shadow Drifloon

      Purification cost5 Candy
      5000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Drifloon

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      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Drifloon's Ghost and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Drifloon.

      Ghost Ghost

      Flying Flying

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Drifloon in Pokémon GO is 33.48%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 64.64% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 78.97%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -33.48%37.42%45.74%52.96%
                Curve49.99%54.93%64.64%72.25%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -45.74%50.50%60.04%67.74%
                Curve64.64%69.74%78.97%85.38%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 51.99%56.99%66.73%74.27%
                Curve71.27%76.18%84.60%90.05%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 63.91%69.02%78.32%84.82%
                Curve82.32%86.36%92.56%95.94%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Drifloon, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Shadow Drifloon evolution chart

                Family
                PokémonRequiresEvolution
                Thumbnail image of DrifloonDrifloon
                • Candy Icon50 Candy
                Thumbnail image of DrifblimDrifblim
                • Drifloon evolves into Drifblim which costs 50 Candy.

                Shadow Drifloon family

                A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Drifloon in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

                Official artwork of DrifloonDrifloon
                Official artwork of DrifblimDrifblim
                Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow DrifloonShadow Drifloon
                Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow DrifblimShadow Drifblim

                Shadow Drifloon high resolution sprites

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                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Drifloon. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                Wallpaper

                Shadow DrifloonShadow DrifloonShadow DrifloonShadow Drifloon

                Shadow Drifloon Pokédex entries

                Sinnoh
                VersionsPokédex entry
                DiamondA Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
                PearlIt tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead.
                Platinum, Black, WhiteBecause of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
                HeartGold, SoulSilverIt is whispered that any child who mistakes DRIFLOON for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
                Black 2, White 2These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
                XA Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
                Y, Alpha SapphireThese Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
                Omega RubyA Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
                SunStories go that it grabs the hands of small children and drags them away to the afterlife. It dislikes heavy children.
                MoonIf for some reason its body bursts, its soul spills out with a screaming sound.
                Ultra SunIts round body is stuffed with souls and expands each time it leads someone away.
                Ultra MoonWandering souls gathered together to form this Pokémon. When trying to make friends with children, Drifloon grabs them by the hand.
                SwordPerhaps seeking company, it approaches children. However, it often quickly runs away again when the children play too roughly with it.
                ShieldThe gathering of many souls gave rise to this Pokémon. During humid seasons, they seem to appear in abundance.
                Legends: ArceusSaid to lure away young children and carry them off to the afterlife. Some whisper that Drifloon are formed of reincarnated human souls, but these rumors are as yet unconfirmed.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Drifloon’s strengths and weaknesses?

                As a Ghost and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Drifloon is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Shadow Drifloon in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Drifloon in Pokémon GO are Hex and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.194 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 51.952.

                How does Shadow Drifloon perform in Raids?

                Shadow Drifloon's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Shadow Drifloon rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

                Shadow Drifloon is an F-Tier Ghost-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Drifloon?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Drifloon: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Salamence, and Mega Rayquaza.

                What is Shadow Drifloon’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Shadow Drifloon’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1197 CP and 1353 CP at Level 50.

                Can Shadow Drifloon be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Drifloon cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                Can Shadow Drifloon Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Drifloon cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

                List of Shadow Drifloon costumes

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                A list of Shadow Drifloon costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available