Stats & Training
Drednaw's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Sp. Atk trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Attack EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It responded to Gigantamax energy by becoming bipedal. First it comes crashing down on foes, and then it finishes them off with its massive jaws.
In the Galar region, there’s a tale about this Pokémon chewing up a mountain and using the rubble to stop a flood.
Drednaw Weakness
Type-wise, Drednaw takes extra damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground. Watch out for Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x169-200%KO Mega Drain 4x63-75% Absorb 4x35-42% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x169-200%KO Razor Leaf 4x78-92% Mega Drain 4x63-75% Absorb 4x35-42% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x133-158%KO Razor Leaf 4x71-83% Bullet Seed 4x35-42% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Snover builds →Solar Beam 4x169-200%KO Magical Leaf 4x92-108%KO Razor Leaf 4x71-83% Leafage 4x56-67% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x157-186%KO Mud Shot 2x26-31% Mega Drain 4x61-71% Absorb 4x36-43% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x157-186%KO Razor Leaf 4x73-86% Mega Drain 4x61-71% Absorb 4x36-43% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x127-150%KO Razor Leaf 4x67-79% Bullet Seed 4x36-43% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Snover builds →Solar Beam 4x157-186%KO Magical Leaf 4x85-100%KO Razor Leaf 4x67-79% Leafage 4x48-57% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x147-174%KO Mud Shot 2x24-28% Mega Drain 4x55-65% Absorb 4x32-39% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x147-174%KO Razor Leaf 4x71-84% Mega Drain 4x55-65% Absorb 4x32-39% | ||
Pumpkaboo GhostGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Pumpkaboo builds →Solar Beam 4x126-148%KO Razor Leaf 4x66-77% Bullet Seed 4x32-39% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Snover builds →Solar Beam 4x153-181%KO Magical Leaf 4x82-97% Razor Leaf 4x60-71% Leafage 4x48-58% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x88-104%KO Revenge 2x19-23% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x236-278%KO Petal Blizzard 4x126-149%KO Giga Drain 4x147-174%KO Mega Drain 4x84-99% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x189-223%KO Leaf Tornado 4x105-124%KO Magical Leaf 4x97-114%KO Razor Leaf 4x55-64% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x151-179%KO Giga Drain 4x97-114%KO Mud Shot 2x23-28% Mega Drain 4x55-64% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 4x151-179%KO Dig 2x32-38% Low Sweep 2x26-31% Razor Leaf 4x67-79% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x91-108%KO Revenge 2x18-22% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x239-281%KO Petal Blizzard 4x123-145%KO Giga Drain 4x151-178%KO Mega Drain 4x84-98% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x191-225%KO Leaf Tornado 4x107-127%KO Magical Leaf 4x99-117%KO Razor Leaf 4x52-61% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x211-248%KO Giga Drain 4x131-155%KO Mega Drain 4x75-89% Absorb 4x40-47% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x155-183%KO Giga Drain 4x99-117%KO Mud Shot 2x25-30% Mega Drain 4x55-66% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x84-99% Revenge 2x18-21% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x229-270%KO Petal Blizzard 4x120-141%KO Giga Drain 4x146-171%KO Mega Drain 4x80-94% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x182-214%KO Leaf Tornado 4x101-120%KO Magical Leaf 4x94-111%KO Razor Leaf 4x51-60% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x200-236%KO Giga Drain 4x127-150%KO Mega Drain 4x69-81% Absorb 4x36-43% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 4x149-176%KO Giga Drain 4x94-111%KO Brick Break 2x23-27% Mud Shot 2x23-27% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x195-230%KO Giga Drain 4x125-148%KO Brick Break 2x47-56% Bulldoze 2x38-45% | ||
Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Ferroseed builds →Solar Beam 4x84-99% Revenge 2x18-22% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x230-271%KO Petal Blizzard 4x122-144%KO Giga Drain 4x147-173%KO Mega Drain 4x80-95% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Eldegoss builds →Solar Beam 4x188-222%KO Leaf Tornado 4x105-123%KO Magical Leaf 4x97-115%KO Razor Leaf 4x52-62% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 4x202-238%KO Giga Drain 4x129-152%KO Mega Drain 4x70-82% Absorb 4x38-45% | ||
Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Ferrothorn builds →Power Whip 4x173-204%KO Solar Beam 4x141-166%KO Revenge 2x30-35% Bulldoze 2x30-35% | ||
Dhelmise GhostGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Dhelmise builds →Solar Beam 4x199-234%KO Giga Drain 4x125-147%KO Brick Break 2x48-57% Bulldoze 2x38-45% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 4x170-200%KO Solar Beam 4x211-249%KO Stomping Tantrum 2x36-43% Brick Break 2x36-43% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 4x234-275%KO Petal Blizzard 4x121-143%KO Giga Drain 4x147-174%KO Mega Drain 4x80-94% | ||
Eldegoss Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Eldegoss builds →Leaf Storm 4x202-238%KO Solar Beam 4x186-219%KO Leaf Tornado 4x103-121%KO Magical Leaf 4x96-113%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill can KO Drednaw with Earthquake (115-135%). Rillaboom threatens a KO with Wood Hammer (285-335%). Cobalion's Close Combat also KOs at 104-123%.
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x115-135%KO Rapid Spin10-11% | ||
Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Rillaboom builds →U Turn28-33% Wood Hammer 4x285-335%KO | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x104-123%KO | ||
Zeraora Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Zeraora builds →Drain Punch 2x51-60% | ||
Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Kartana builds →Knock Off31-37% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Drednaw is the evolved form of Chewtle. Breeding produces Chewtle eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Chewtle gave Drednaw the biggest boost in Attack (+51), bringing the total to 485 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Drednaw to get Chewtle eggs easily using 64 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Dragon Tail, Gastro Acid, Skull Bash.
Sword & Shield Drednaw Best Moveset
One boost from Swords Dance and Drednaw gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Swiftswim backs the whole approach. Waterfall and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Drednaw best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Waterfall
- Swords Dance
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Liquidation
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Dragon Tail and Gastro Acid aren't available any other way for Drednaw, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Head Smash and Meteor Beam for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Drednaw in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates for Drednaw across 14 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Drednaw in Sword & Shield
The path to Drednaw starts with Chewtle at Lv. 4-52 via walking and fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch ChewtleCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySnowstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyThunderstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyIntense SunCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySnowingCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyThunderstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySandstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyIntense SunCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyRainingCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySnowingCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyHeavy FogCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySandstormCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyOvercastCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyRainingCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyNormal WeatherCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyHeavy FogCourageous CavernSwordOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlySnowstormCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyOvercastCourageous CavernShieldOverworld Lv.13-18 Cave56%EarlyNormal WeatherSoothing Wetlands - PuddlesShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp50%EarlyAll WeatherSoothing Wetlands - PuddlesSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Swamp50%EarlyAll WeatherMotostokeShieldSuper Rod Lv.7-1140%EarlyMotostokeSwordSuper Rod Lv.7-1140%EarlyRoute 4ShieldSuper Rod Lv.13-15 Route20%EarlyRoute 4SwordSuper Rod Lv.13-15 Route20%EarlyRoute 2SwordSuper Rod Lv.4-6 Route15%EarlyRoute 2ShieldSuper Rod Lv.4-6 Route15%EarlyRoute 2SwordOverworld Lv.5-7 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 2ShieldOverworld Lv.5-7 Route10%EarlyAll WeatherCourageous CavernShieldGrass Lv.16-21 Cave100%MidAll WeatherCourageous CavernSwordGrass Lv.16-21 Cave100%MidAll WeatherGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidOvercastGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3250%MidNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3235%MidHeavy FogGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidSandstormGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidHeavy FogGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidSnowstormGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidSandstormGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidIntense SunGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworld Lv.29-3235%MidSnowstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldSuper Rod Lv.20-24 Cave30%MidGalar Mine No. 2SwordSuper Rod Lv.20-24 Cave30%MidRoute 5SwordSuper Rod Lv.16-18 Route20%MidRoute 5ShieldSuper Rod Lv.16-18 Route20%MidGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave20%MidNormal WeatherHulburyShieldSuper Rod Lv.20-2415%MidHulburySwordSuper Rod Lv.20-2415%MidGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidSnowstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidIntense SunGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidSnowingGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidSandstormGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidRainingGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidHeavy FogGalar Mine No. 2SwordGrass Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrass Lv.20-24 Cave10%MidOvercastMotostoke OutskirtsSwordGrass Lv.21-2410%MidAll WeatherMotostoke OutskirtsShieldGrass Lv.21-2410%MidAll WeatherMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworld Lv.26-2810%MidRainingMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidRainingGalar Mine No. 2ShieldOverworld Lv.20-24 Cave5%MidAll WeatherGalar Mine No. 2SwordOverworld Lv.20-24 Cave5%MidAll WeatherGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidRainingGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidRainingGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidRainingGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidRainingRoute 2 - High LevelShieldSuper Rod Lv.37-40 Route40%LateRoute 2 - High LevelSwordSuper Rod Lv.37-40 Route40%LateRoute 2 - High LevelSwordGrass Lv.37-40 Route5%LateAll WeatherRoute 2 - High LevelShieldGrass Lv.37-40 Route5%LateAll Weather
Step 2Drednaw ✓Giant's MirrorShieldSuper Rod Lv.26-2850%MidGiant's MirrorSwordSuper Rod Lv.26-2850%MidGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidRainingGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3040%MidRainingGiant's CapSwordOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidThunderstormGiant's CapShieldOverworld Lv.28-3035%MidThunderstormBridge FieldShieldSuper Rod Lv.26-2830%MidBridge FieldSwordSuper Rod Lv.26-2830%MidRoute 6ShieldSuper Rod Lv.28-30 Route20%MidRoute 6SwordSuper Rod Lv.28-30 Route20%MidDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4540%LateThunderstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4540%LateThunderstormLake of OutrageShieldGrass Lv.50-52 Water25%PostThunderstormLake of OutrageSwordGrass Lv.50-52 Water23%PostThunderstormor evolve from Chewtle (Step 1)
Drednaw Guide
In Sword & Shield, Don't let Drednaw's 485 base stat total fool you. Swift Swim is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Rock Slide with Damprock is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Run Swift Swim on Drednaw. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Drednaw also gets Strong Jaw and Shell Armor, but they don't compare.
In Sword & Shield, Drednaw fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 115 Attack. Base 74 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Rock Slide, Waterfall, Swords Dance, and Raindance. Rock Slide leads at 25% usage. Waterfall provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Drednaw first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 3 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB

Red & Blue - Gen 2GS

Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS

Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG

FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS

HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP

Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW

Black & White - Gen 5B2W2

Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY

X & Y - Gen 6ORAS

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM

Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM

Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax

Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP

Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV

Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW

Winds & Waves
