Drifloon are based on balloons. They also resemble comb jellies, specifically tentaculata.
Drifloon is a combination of drift and balloon.
Fuwante may be a combination of ふわふわ fuwa fuwa (soft, airy and light, or an onomatopoeia for floating), 風船 fūsen (balloon), and 不安定 fuantei (unstable).
No: 425
English Name: Drifloon
Japanese Name: Fuwante
Generation: 4
Type: Ghost, Flying
Species: Balloon Pokémon
Abilities: Balloon Pokémon
Evolution: Drifloon > Drifblim
Drifloon has a spherical, purple body with two stringy arms that have yellow, heart-shaped hands on the ends of them. At the base of its body is a frayed protrusion that resembles the tied end of a balloon. In the very center of its body is a yellow tape-like “X”, which contains its small mouth in the very center. Located on either side of the “X” are its small, black eyes. A white mass of fluff that resembles a cloud sits on top of Drifloon’s head.
Due to its aimless drifting, this species is known as “Signpost for Wandering Spirits”. It has been known to steal children that mistake it for a regular balloon. However, due to its light weight, it can be resisted easily and is often pulled around. Although created by lost spirits of Pokémon and people, as seen in the anime, it can be friendly and helpful. It prefers to reside in damp, humid locations and can expand or shrink to express its feelings.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Diamond: A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
Pokemon Pearl: It tugs on the hands of children to steal them away. However, it gets pulled around instead.
Pokemon Platinum: Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
Pokemon HeartGold: It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It is whispered that any child who mistakes Drifloon for a balloon and holds on to it could wind up missing.
Pokemon Black: Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
Pokemon White: Because of the way it floats aimlessly, an old folktale calls it a “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.”
Pokemon Black 2: These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
pokemon White 2: These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
Pokemon X: A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
Pokemon Y: These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: A Pokémon formed by the spirits of people and Pokémon. It loves damp, humid seasons.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: These Pokémon are called the “Signpost for Wandering Spirits.” Children holding them sometimes vanish.
Pokemon SUN: Stories go that it grabs the hands of small children and drags them away to the afterlife. It dislikes heavy children.
Pokemon MOON: If for some reason its body bursts, its soul spills out with a screaming sound.
