Chewtle
TL;DR. Chewtle is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 284. Apparently the itch of its teething impels it to snap its jaws at anything in front of it.
Apparently the itch of its teething impels it to snap its jaws at anything in front of it.
Stat spread.
Total of 284. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Chewtle in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Chewtle reaches 993 CP at level 40 and 1,136 CP as a best buddy.
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Chewtle in competitive play.
Chewtle is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Chewtle.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Chewtle, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Chewtle?
Chewtle is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Chewtle weak to?
Chewtle takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Chewtle resistant to?
Chewtle resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Chewtle evolve?
Chewtle evolves into Drednaw (Level 22).
What generation is Chewtle from?
Chewtle was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0833.
What are Chewtle's base stats?
Chewtle has HP 50, Attack 64, Defense 50, Special Attack 38, Special Defense 38, and Speed 44. Total base stat total: 284.
What are Chewtle's abilities?
Chewtle can have the abilities Strong Jaw, Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Swift Swim.
Is Chewtle legendary or mythical?
No. Chewtle is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Chewtle's best stat?
Chewtle's highest base stat is Attack at 64, which ranks 96th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Chewtle good?
Chewtle has a base stat total of 284, the 911th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 142nd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Chewtle as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Chewtle is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Chewtle vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Chewtle | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Attack | 64 | 72 | -8 |
| Defense | 50 | 72 | -22 |
| Special Attack | 38 | 71 | -33 |
| Special Defense | 38 | 69 | -31 |
| Speed | 44 | 66 | -22 |
| Total | 284 | 420 | -136 |
Chewtle appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Chewtle is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Chewtle isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Chewtle is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Chewtle appears in 7 episodes.
From HZ051 (2024-05-24) through JN058 (2021-03-05).
- HZ051 The Flower Tower Horizons 2025-01-13
- JN013 The Climb to Be the Very Best! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN017 Kicking It From Here Into Tomorrow! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN027 Toughing It Out! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN041 Pikachu Translation Check... Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN044 Sword and Shield: Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN058 A Rollicking Roll... Journeys 2021-09-10
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Chewtle cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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