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Drifblim

Drifblim

GHOSTFLYING
HP
150
Atk
80
Def
44
SpA
90
SpD
54
Spe
80
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Weaknesses

  • DARK2x
  • ELECTRIC2x
  • GHOST2x
  • ICE2x
  • ROCK2x

Best Nature

Calm 1/0/30/0/32/3

Best Moveset

    Best Ability / Item

    UnburdenFocus SashFocus Sash

    Drifblim technical VGC usage sections

    Best Drifblim Moves

      Best Drifblim Natures

      • #1

        Calm 1/0/30/0/32/3

        25.13%
      • #2

        Impish 0/0/19/0/32/15

        21.54%
      • #3

        Jolly 2/0/32/0/0/32

        21.19%
      • #4

        Jolly 32/2/0/0/0/32

        7.01%
      • #5

        Calm 32/2/32/0/0/0

        3.95%
      • #6

        Sassy 32/2/0/0/32/0

        3.31%
      • #7

        Timid 32/0/16/0/4/14

        2.86%
      • #8

        Calm 8/0/29/0/29/0

        2.69%
      • #9

        Timid 32/2/0/0/0/32

        1.57%
      • #10

        Adamant 32/8/10/0/16/0

        1.53%
      • #11

        Other

        9.22%

      Best Drifblim Abilities

      • #1

        Unburden

        Boosts the Speed stat if the Pokémon's held item is used or lost.

        93.86%
      • #2

        Aftermath

        Damages the attacker if it knocks out the Pokémon with a move that makes direct contact.

        6.14%
      • #3

        Flare Boost

        Powers up special moves when the Pokémon is burned.

        0.00%

      Best Drifblim Items

      • #1
        Focus Sash

        Focus Sash

        Prevents a one-hit knockout.

        29.24%
      • #2
        Sitrus Berry

        Sitrus Berry

        Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

        26.38%
      • #3
        Chesto Berry

        Chesto Berry

        Awakens a Pokémon from sleep .

        19.30%
      • #4
        Bright Powder

        Bright Powder

        Lowers the opponent's accuracy. Note: Formatted as BrightPowder prior to Generation VI.

        11.29%
      • #5
        Silk Scarf

        Silk Scarf

        Must be returned to Destin to complete Side Mission 150: "Corvisquire's Search".

        10.96%
      • #6
        Mental Herb

        Mental Herb

        Prevents attraction. Consumed after use.

        2.19%
      • #7
        Quick Claw

        Quick Claw

        May allow the user to move first.

        0.63%

      Best Drifblim Teammates

      • #1
        IncineroarIncineroar
        FIRDAR
        TeamsBuilder
        12.42%
      • #2
        MausholdMaushold
        NOR
        TeamsBuilder
        10.84%
      • #3
        EspathraEspathra
        PSY
        TeamsBuilder
        10.80%
      • #4
        WhimsicottWhimsicott
        GRAFAI
        TeamsBuilder
        8.08%
      • #5
        WyrdeerWyrdeer
        NORPSY
        TeamsBuilder
        8.07%
      • #6
        AraquanidAraquanid
        WATBUG
        TeamsBuilder
        6.29%
      • #7
        ArmarougeArmarouge
        FIRPSY
        TeamsBuilder
        6.29%
      • #8
        Zoroark-HisuiZoroark-Hisui
        NORGHO
        TeamsBuilder
        5.10%
      • #9
        AnnihilapeAnnihilape
        FIGGHO
        TeamsBuilder
        4.94%
      • #10
        Kommo-oKommo-o
        DRAFIG
        TeamsBuilder
        3.71%
      • #11

        Other

        23.46%
      Meta Discussion

      What do you think of Drifblim in the current meta?

      Join competitive metagame discussions, recommended builds, ideal partners, and counters for Drifblim on the MetaVGC forum.

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      How to use Drifblim in the current VGC format?

      **To use Drifblim effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Ghost/Flying type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Drifblim appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Drifblim fits in a VGC team.

      The most common build highlights Unburden, Focus Sash and Calm 1/0/30/0/32/3. Its frequent moves include relevant usage moves. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

      Defensively, Drifblim has important weaknesses to dark 2x, electric 2x, ghost 2x, ice 2x, rock 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Incineroar, Maushold, Espathra, Whimsicott, and Wyrdeer appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

      MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Drifblim. Open the Drifblim teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Drifblim with other Pokémon in the active format.

      Frequently Asked Questions about Drifblim in VGC

      What is the best moveset for Drifblim?

      The best moveset for Drifblim in the current competitive meta typically features the moves its most common attacks.

      How to counter Drifblim in Champions?

      In the Pokémon Champions meta, Drifblim can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (dark 2x, electric 2x, ghost 2x, ice 2x, rock 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

      What is the best item for Drifblim?

      The best item for Drifblim is typically Focus Sash, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

      Where does the competitive VGC data for Drifblim come from?

      Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

      External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon