Drednaw
TL;DR. Drednaw is a water/rock-type Pokémon from Generation VIII. Base Stat Total: 485. With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey.
With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey.
Stat spread.
Total of 485. 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.
Drednaw 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, Drednaw reaches 2,838 CP at level 40 and 3,247 CP as a best buddy.
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Drednaw in competitive play.
Drednaw is a Generation 9 NU-tier pick in Smogon singles.
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Common questions about Drednaw.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Drednaw, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Drednaw?
Drednaw is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Drednaw weak to?
Drednaw takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground.
What is Drednaw resistant to?
Drednaw resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Fire. It has no full immunities.
How does Drednaw evolve?
Drednaw evolves from Chewtle (Level 22). Drednaw evolves into Gigantamax Drednaw (Gigantamax in Pokemon Sword / Shield (Dynamax level 10, battle-only)).
What generation is Drednaw from?
Drednaw was introduced in Generation VIII (the Galar region). Its Pokédex number is #0834.
What are Drednaw's base stats?
Drednaw has HP 90, Attack 115, Defense 90, Special Attack 48, Special Defense 68, and Speed 74. Total base stat total: 485.
What are Drednaw's abilities?
Drednaw can have the abilities Strong Jaw, Shell Armor, plus the Hidden Ability Swift Swim.
Is Drednaw legendary or mythical?
No. Drednaw is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Drednaw's best stat?
Drednaw's highest base stat is Attack at 115, which ranks 25th of 217 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Drednaw good?
Drednaw has a base stat total of 485, the 372nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 77th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Drednaw 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 Drednaw is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Drednaw vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 217 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Drednaw | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| Attack | 115 | 77 | +38 |
| Defense | 90 | 81 | +9 |
| Special Attack | 48 | 67 | -19 |
| Special Defense | 68 | 70 | -2 |
| Speed | 74 | 62 | +12 |
| Total | 485 | 427 | +58 |
Drednaw appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Drednaw 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
Drednaw isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Drednaw is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Drednaw appears in 4 episodes.
From JN012 (2020-02-09) through JN058 (2021-03-05).
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Drednaw partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Drednaw partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
3 Drednaw cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Drednaw
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