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curiousnathan March 1st, 2013 4:32 AM

Do you catch and use the Valley Windworks Drifloon?
 
A pretty simple question, did you catch and use the Drifloon that appeared every Friday at Valley Windworks? Why or why not? Did it prove to be an asset or a liability to your team? How? In what ways? Discuss!

I did catch the Drifloon, but not for any special reasons. I didn't use it on my team because I usually already had a team planned, so I just caught it for the sake of catching it haha.

Hikamaru March 1st, 2013 4:55 AM

I did catch it, but I already had a Staravia on my team as my Flying-type. Drifblim is an alright Pokemon but it doesn't suit my battling style, so it's just rotting in my PC, never to see the light of day again.

Even funnier, I did not even know about this Drifloon until I watched an old Marriland video.

Treecko March 1st, 2013 6:32 AM

I did catch the Drifloon in my Diamond and catch it everytime I replay the 4th gen games. I've never used it though, cause I already have a team planned by then. So it stays in PC most of the time. It's pretty cute though, and Drifblim isn't bad of a Pokemon (Lacks in Defense though.) so maybe in my next Platinum run it I'll use it on my team as my Flying-type. It be fun to fly on a Blimp/Balloon Pokemon in real life. :3

Arlo March 1st, 2013 1:17 PM

Sure I catch it - as a staged encounter, it's an easy opportunity to SR for a good nature and stats. And I use it in every playthrough, though I haven't taken one to the E4 yet. Drifblim is a pretty solid pokemon, with good typing, decent special attack, great HP and a gigantic movepool. It's definitely one of my Sinnoh favorites.

Sydian March 1st, 2013 1:48 PM

I have used it on a team before, yes. Prior to using it on a team, I caught it for the Dex plus I like to catch all the new Pokemon in a new generation. Anyway, when I did use it, I named mine Schpangly lmao and he was a great party member! I taught him Shadow Ball, Fly, Thunderbolt, and uhhh something else that I don't remember. n__n He's the only party member I remember from that particular team, if that tells you how useful he was. :P

I agree with Arlo in that it's one of my favorite gen IV Pokemon also. I have a Drifloon plushie as well! His name is Floof. :D

Brendino March 1st, 2013 10:26 PM

I went back and caught it after I'd already beaten the Elite Four, just for dex filling purposes. It's actually a decent Pokemon (as I came to find when playing White 2), and while it wouldn't have found it's way on to my team in my first playthrough of Platinum, I could see myself using it in my party if I ever restart the game.

Rainbow Arcanine March 1st, 2013 10:32 PM

I actually didn't know Drifloon appeared there on Fridays even though of all the little hints here and there, until I checked my guidebook on a late Tuesday night :B. Even though I knew it was there waiting, from memory I didn't bother to go back and catch it mainly for the reasons I already had a planned team sorted out beforehand and at the time, I didn't really like Drifloon. But now I love the thing, it has the most adorable face and it's type combination is something that is unique and badass, so I might eventually go back and catch Drifloon and name it Fluffball. <3

Kikaito plush March 2nd, 2013 12:06 AM

I did catch one but did not use it in my playthrough because by the time I caught it. It was post main story in Pearl.

Isseubnida March 5th, 2013 1:00 PM

Of course I do, I use every Gift/Event Pokemon.

Satoshi Ookami March 7th, 2013 12:37 AM

Yeah, I caught it, because I'm interested in OW Pokémon as they always have some little story to them =)
I have never used it, though...

Starry Windy March 7th, 2013 1:32 AM

I have caught Drifloon in Valley Windworks, and I used it in battle for a moment until I boxed it in PC...

Diversion March 7th, 2013 2:45 AM

I caught it in Pearl, and I never used it. I only did it for the Pokédex.

B-L-A-Z-E March 7th, 2013 5:41 AM

I always catch it but, there are just better ghost types to use so I've never used it.

Ace. March 7th, 2013 12:09 PM

Well, I did catch it but then again I didn't use it because I already had a Staravia with me. It did look like a cool Pokemon though I have never used a ghost type Pokemon in any of my teams yet.

Thursday March 7th, 2013 1:28 PM

I've caught it and actually used it for a few gym fights. Most of time though, by the time I get to E4 anyway, it just ends up being used to fly everywhere XD

Sirfetch’d March 7th, 2013 2:16 PM

I caught it and used it quite often. It wasn't very strong, but it was so cute!

Diversity Pumpkin March 7th, 2013 2:51 PM

I caught it, but I didn't use it

PlatinumDude March 7th, 2013 3:13 PM

I only caught the Windworks Drifloon for dex filler; I never actually used it.

Synerjee March 7th, 2013 8:50 PM

I caught it. Who wouldn't? It's the only time and place where one can catch a Drifloon in the wild. I didn't use it though. I already had a team planned out and Drifloon wasn't part of it. Into the PC it went~

Caelus March 7th, 2013 11:11 PM

I caught it a few times but I don't remember using it much. At one point I might have had it in my team but it was probably one of the files that I ended up deleting.

Zorogami March 8th, 2013 12:06 AM

I think i used it the very first time i played Diamond, and i think it was part of my team.
I just now caught it on my Platinum, because I'm doing a challenge and need him

Edsbob March 10th, 2013 11:46 PM

I've used it and evolved it on my third play through. In the end, the story mode isn't too big of a challenge (which is good because that way strategy failures like myself can still use whichever Pokemon they want), so there were no real issues. I like to keep my team varied and/or balance and she was a great addition. Plus battling Fighting type Pokemon was hilarious.

Zorogami March 13th, 2013 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Edsbob (Post 7575317)
Plus battling Fighting type Pokemon was hilarious.

Haha now that is true! I remember having quite some fun when battling Machops who only new normal and fighting moves. Even early battles with Pikachus were fun, since they only knew Slam and Quick-Attack as damaging moves ^^

imevil March 13th, 2013 3:28 AM

I caught it, but post game. At first I had no idea you could get one on Friday or whatever.

Bounsweet March 13th, 2013 2:22 PM

I always caught it but never used it. I plan on using it in my team whenever I get around to buying a used Diamond Version, though.


Da_Man32 March 14th, 2013 2:15 PM

I caught it, leveled it up, and used it to help with Fantina. I also had a Luxray with Crunch.

It was a member of my final team too.

Correspondence March 15th, 2013 3:02 AM

I was on the quest to complete the pokedex so i did catch but only after E4 if i remember correctly.

Sonikkts March 31st, 2013 1:40 AM

I love uniquely typed Pokémon, and Ghost/Flying is unique! I love using this guy. I've used him one on my Pearl save and he is formidable given the correct move set. A Ghost Pokémon doesn't need Physical Defence as the trainer should know when to use it.

Elaitenstile March 31st, 2013 4:44 AM

Oh, ummmmm, that... thing. xD

It was a cutie, right? I caught is fuuu-rst day in the Weendworks (Scary place o.O) xD

So aaanyway, I thought it could look cute and it was cool xD! Nice Payback move tooooo! xD

Sooo, I used it until about level... ummm... thirty-four, I guess xD! By then it became a big puffy balloon! xD

I thought... lemme take Bronzong insteaad xD! Yes, it's so big and strong! And since then, I said to the Drif... Blim, yes, "Toodles!" xD

Sabrewulf238 April 1st, 2013 11:35 PM

No I didn't catch it, not on my first playthrough anyway.

I don't think it was near Friday when I went through that area. (it was probably a saturday or sunday) I'd love to train one on a team though. Maybe it will be available in the XY regional pokedex.

Yusshin April 1st, 2013 11:37 PM

I caught it :) and it gave my whole team PokeRUS! So yay~ First time encountering PokeRUS xD

Didn't use it, though, except to spread the virus.

Zoegrace1 April 22nd, 2013 11:17 AM

I caught it, named it Balloon, and used it for a while. It's in my PC box at the moment though. :P

Hidden Power May 5th, 2013 2:55 PM

I have caught it everytime I play D/P/Pt because I need it to fill the dex, but I never used Drifloon/Drifblim in in-game nor competitively.

Sableye~ May 13th, 2013 4:14 PM

I have it, yes. Evolved mine for Drifblim's Pokedex entry, back when I actually cared about completing my Pokedex.

Now I occasionally soft reset for a shiny Drifloon because it's a pretty cool shiny. {:

Level-X May 13th, 2013 5:16 PM

I've caught it, but never used it on my team or even evolved it. :P

Aryan143 May 13th, 2013 8:44 PM

I also caught it but never used.

giradialkia May 14th, 2013 12:18 AM

If I remember to play every Friday, I go back and catch it multiple times, just like Friday's Lapras in HGSS.
In one save file, I DID use the Drifloon/Drifblim, because the times I managed to get it conveniently before moving on to Eterna City, and I didn't have a Flying type at the time. It was actually pretty useful and can be very tough in battle when used effectively!

Khoshi May 14th, 2013 2:46 AM

I sadly only caught it and it never exited my PC for a long time.
I just found no use for it, as Gastly made a better Ghost-type in the long run, and Starly and it's evolved forms made a better Flying-type companion in my opinion. Sure, it's a good option on its own, but not when you have either of the previously mentioned Pokemon.

T!M May 14th, 2013 4:20 AM

In one playthrough I did catch it with the intent on using it as a team member. Alas, it didn't fit my teams chemistry and was subsequently boxed for the remainder of the game.

Amore May 14th, 2013 9:37 AM

I always try to catch it, but usually only if I'm in the area on a Friday. Once used it on my team, but I gotta be honest I'm not a fan of Drifloon/Drifblim. They have decent stats but rubbish design.

Dangelitus May 15th, 2013 1:10 PM

I catch him, even more than one thime (when its friday i go for him), but to be honest, the design doesn't like me much, and their moves in the level i caught don't look useful, so i ending put him in the box store.

blue May 16th, 2013 6:55 AM

Yep, I caught one on my birthday back in November 2010 and I'm now using one on my current Platinum team. I think both Drifloon and Drifblim are great ghost types and their type combination is very unique.

Sweets Witch May 16th, 2013 7:23 AM

I caught a few because I really like their design and I even used one during a playthrough. It was pretty fun, although it was difficult to use because its movepool clashed with the rest of my team.


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