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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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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
How to get Chewtle.
Every main-series game Chewtle is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Four, Area Five
- WildEast Province: Area Two, Area Three
- WildWest Province: Area One, Area Two
- WildNorth Province: Area Two
- RaidTera Raid Battles (1★)
- WildMossfell Confluence, Fellhorn Gorge, Kitakami Wilds, Timeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildRoutes 2, 4 and 5, Galar Mine No. 2, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Hulbury, Motostoke, Motostoke Outskirts, Motostoke Riverbank
- RaidBridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle)
- WildCourageous Cavern, Soothing Wetlands (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Chewtle appears in 7 episodes.
From JN013 (2020-02-16) through HZ051 (2024-05-24).
TCG Pocket appearances
Chewtle in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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