Drifblim (Plasma Blast 35) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Drifblim from the Plasma Blast set is a Rare Psychic-type Stage 1 with 100 HP. It features the Drifting Balloon Ability and the Derail attack. This card is numbered 35 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Drifloon)
• Ability: Drifting Balloon — reduces attack cost based on opponent’s Team Plasma Pokémon
• Attack: Derail — discards a Special Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon, deals 70 damage
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Weakness: Darkness ×2
• Resistance: None
• Flavor Text: “They carry people and Pokémon, but the wind can catch them, so there can’t be a fixed destination.”
• Set Code: bw10
• Card Number: 35
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Plasma Blast expansion of the Black & White series (set code bw10, card number 35). It is a Rare Psychic-type Drifblim featuring the Drifting Balloon Ability, which interacts strategically with Team Plasma Pokémon in play.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Key identifiers include its rarity (Rare), illustrator (Akira Komayama), and the absence of a regulation mark.
• The card’s image can be referenced at: /images/bw10/bw10-35.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data. Its ability to reduce attack costs against Team Plasma Pokémon and the Derail attack’s energy disruption make it a tactically interesting card, though its current tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Avoid moisture and handle with clean hands to protect the surface and edges.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Plasma Blast (bw10): This set introduced Drifblim with its Drifting Balloon ability, emphasizing synergy with Team Plasma-themed decks. The card’s Psychic typing and disruptive attack add strategic depth to the set’s lineup.

This guide covers all known details for the Drifblim card from Plasma Blast #35, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.