Pokemon GO Drifblim: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Before you think of doing anything with Pokemon GO Drifblim, make sure you check its IVs by appraising it in the main menu. Once you do this, you will then know its Attack, Defense, and HP values. If it gains two or three stars when appraised, you are good to teach the Blimp Pokemon its best moveset for PvP and PvE battles. If not, you should try to get your hands on a new Drifblim with better IVs.

During the Dual Destiny season, you can find Drifblim emerging in 3-star raids. You can defeat this Raid Boss to encounter and catch its regular and shiny variation. That said, here is an article that talks about Pokemon GO Drifblim’s best moveset, counters, and its viability in the competitive scene.

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All moves of Pokemon GO Drifblim

Shiny Drifblim (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Fast Moves:

• Astonish
• Hex

Charged Moves:

• Ominous Wind
• Shadow Ball
• Icy Wind
• Mystical Fire

Best PvP moveset:

• Fast Move: Astonish
• Charged Moves: Icy Wind and Shadow Ball

Best PvE moveset:

• Fast Move: Hex
• Charged Move: Shadow Ball

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Type, weaknesses, resistances, and stat spread of Pokemon GO Drifblim

The following are the details of Drifblim in Pokemon GO:

• Max combat power: 2693
• Attack: 180
• Defense: 102
• Stamina: 312
• Type: Ghost and Flying
• Weaknesses: Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves
• Resistances: Fighting, Bug, Ground, Normal, Grass, and Poison-type moves

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Is Drifblim good in Pokemon GO PvP?

Below is the performance check of Drifblim in PvP battle formats:

• Great League: Drifblim is a fine pick in this meta, thanks to its access to Astonish Fast Move. This attack inflicts heavy damage, forcing opponents to shield themselves from its Charged Attacks. It can take on a lot of popular critters like Cresseila, Shadow Quagsire, Shadow Marowak, Chesnaught, and Talonflame in a 1-0 shield scenario. That said, Pokemon GO Drifblim’s rating in the Great League is #49.
• Ultra League: As expected, the Blimp Pokemon is also good in the Ultra League. This is because it has a huge bulk power, allowing it to endure attacks pretty well. On top of this, Drifblim also hits a wide array of Pokemon types, thanks to the effectiveness of the Icy Wind Charged Attack. Given a 1-0 shield situation, it can defeat Shadow Golurk, Cobalion, Virizion, Skeledirge, Gliscor, and Typhlosion. Note that its Ultra League ranking is #48.
• Master League: Sadly, the maximum combat power of Pokemon GO Drifblim is 2,693. Therefore, it is not one of those powerhouses that boast outstanding battle power and capabilities. The Pokemon always relies on creating a shield advantage situation to secure wins due to its weak defense power. But, in this meta, multiple strong critters can exploit its weaknesses and defeat it. That being said, Drifblim’s Master League rating is #258.

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Is Drifblim good in Pokemon GO PvE?

Pokemon GO Drifblim (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Unfortunately, Drifblim cannot become a good PvE Pokemon even if you teach it the best PvE moveset. It doesn’t have the defensive prowess that is needed to defend Gyms, though Pokemon GO Drifblim may show its respectable attacking power. It is really strong against Fighting-type mons, but what can it do when Pokemon of other typing charge Gym defending pocket monsters? Nothing much.

Lastly, you should remember not to use Driflim as a raid attacker because it takes a lot of your raid time to take bosses down.

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Counters to Pokemon GO Drifblim

Great League: Lickilicky, Dewgong, Greninja, Feraligatr, Bibarel, Charjabug, Abomasnow, Mandibuzz, and Shadow Sandslash

Ultra League: Greninja, Shadow Feraligatr, Guzzlord, Galarian Moltres, Shadow Drapion, Pangoro, Registeel, and Tentacruel

Master League: Melmetal, Palkia, Mamoswine, Xerneas, Origin Dialga, Origin Giratina, Yveltal, Dialga, and Solgaleo

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