# Drifloon - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Drifloon in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 77.515%
- **Calm Mind**: 65.361%
- **Shadow Ball**: 61.892%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 49.488%
- **Tera Blast**: 32.400%
- **Hex**: 28.841%
- **Psychic**: 18.758%
- **Icy Wind**: 18.028%
- **Acrobatics**: 11.414%
- **Destiny Bond**: 10.788%

## Common Abilities
- **Unburden**: 96.844%
- **Aftermath**: 2.410%
- **Flare Boost**: 0.746%

## Common Items
- **Grassy Seed**: 64.350%
- **Oran Berry**: 19.733%
- **Weakness Policy**: 6.288%
- **Mirror Herb**: 3.035%
- **Choice Scarf**: 2.377%
- **Other**: 4.217%

## Common Teammates
- **Mienfoo**: 77.563%
- **Grookey**: 66.136%
- **Tinkatink**: 59.860%
- **Vullaby**: 51.283%
- **Toedscool**: 40.193%
- **Glimmet**: 29.021%

## FAQ for Drifloon in gen9lc-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Drifloon?
Drifloon is frequently paired with Mienfoo, Grookey, Tinkatink, Vullaby. 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 42.442% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Drifloon?
Drifloon is most effectively run with the ability **Unburden** (96.844%) and the item **Grassy Seed** (64.350%).

### 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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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*