# Drifloon - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Little Cup

> Find the best Drifloon builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Drifloon Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Drifloon)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Drifloon
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Drifloon.

## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 87.132%
- **Shadow Ball**: 76.490%
- **Calm Mind**: 68.407%
- **Psychic**: 49.389%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 31.903%
- **Acrobatics**: 15.225%
- **Hex**: 13.255%
- **Tera Blast**: 12.264%
- **Destiny Bond**: 9.195%
- **Icy Wind**: 8.498%

## Common Abilities
- **Unburden**: 91.099%
- **Aftermath**: 8.628%
- **Flare Boost**: 0.273%

## Common Items
- **Grassy Seed**: 61.024%
- **Oran Berry**: 21.889%
- **Choice Scarf**: 8.420%
- **Weakness Policy**: 6.543%
- **Other**: 2.124%

## Common Teammates
- **Mienfoo**: 66.486%
- **Grookey**: 59.438%
- **Glimmet**: 51.078%
- **Shroodle**: 42.885%
- **Gothita**: 33.685%
- **Vullaby**: 24.325%

## FAQ for Drifloon in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Drifloon?
The most common moves for Drifloon are Thunderbolt, Shadow Ball, Calm Mind, Psychic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Drifloon?
Drifloon is frequently paired with Mienfoo, Grookey, Glimmet, Shroodle. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Drifloon?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Drifloon?
The top build for Drifloon features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/84/196/4/196`. This configuration accounts for 34.912% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Drifloon?
Drifloon is most effectively run with the ability **Unburden** (91.099%) and the item **Grassy Seed** (61.024%).

### What is the most common role for Drifloon?
Based on common item usage (Grassy Seed), Drifloon often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Drifloon?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 34 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 44 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **348** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Drifloon on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Drifloon) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Drifloon
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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