Drednaw Best Moveset
Water/Rock at 115 Attack with AbilityStrong Jaw boosting bite moves by 50% and MoveShell Smash raising Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed simultaneously. Held ItemWhite Herb restores the defense drops. NatureAdamant pushes Strong Jaw-boosted physical TermStab to devastating power. The moveset Shell Smashes, then fires boosted bites that break through anything. C-Tier.
Strong Jaw boosted biting moves in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Water/Rock with Swift Swim in rain. Jaw Lock trapped opponents. 115 Attack.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Liquidation
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Rose to borderline in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Shell Smash from 115 Attack swept. Swift Swim in rain doubled Speed. Two gens of improvement.
Best Moves
Best Build
Drednaw best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Liquidation
- Crunch
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Drednaw Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Drednaw
Gholdengo's Shadow Ball hits Drednaw for 38-45%. Gliscor deals 47-55% with Earthquake.
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball38-45% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn12-14% Scald12-15% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x47-55% Knock Off16-18% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Drednaw View Corviknight builds →U Turn16-18% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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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
How to Get Drednaw
Drednaw starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 68 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Drednaw in SV
Chewtle is your first catch on the way to Drednaw. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 5-60 across 138 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ChewtleSouth Province (Area Five) - SwampLv.10-26OverworldRate 36%Fellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%Glaseado MountainLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%Asado Desert - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%Glaseado MountainLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%
Step 2Drednaw ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.22-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.22-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.22-60OverworldAsado Desert - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area One) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%East Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%Glaseado MountainLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area One) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%North Province (Area Two) - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Paldean Sea - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Five) - SwampLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Four) - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Four) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area One) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Six) - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Six) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%South Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area One) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%or evolve from Chewtle (Step 1)
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 SwSh
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 CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%OvercastCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SandstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%ThunderstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Normal WeatherCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%RainingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Intense SunCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SnowstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Heavy FogCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SnowingSoothing Wetlands - PuddlesLv.10-15OverworldRate 50%All WeatherMotostokeLv.7-11Super RodRate 40%Route 4Lv.13-15Super RodRate 20%Route 2Lv.4-6Super RodRate 15%Route 2Lv.5-7OverworldRate 10%All WeatherCourageous CavernLv.16-21CaveRate 100%All WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 50%Normal WeatherGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 50%RainingGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 50%OvercastGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 50%ThunderstormGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormGiant's Cap - 3Lv.28-32OverworldShieldRate 35%Heavy FogGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 35%SnowingGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 35%Intense SunGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 35%SnowstormGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 35%SandstormGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldSwordRate 35%Heavy FogGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24Super RodRate 30%Route 5Lv.16-18Super RodRate 20%Galar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 20%Normal WeatherHulburyLv.20-24Super RodRate 15%Galar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%Heavy FogGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%SnowingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%OvercastGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%SandstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%ThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%RainingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%Intense SunGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveSwordRate 10%All WeatherGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%SnowstormMotostoke OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassRate 10%All WeatherMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 10%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%RainingMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 10%ThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24OverworldRate 5%All WeatherGiant's Cap - 2Lv.28-30OverworldRate 5%RainingGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 5%RainingRoute 2 - High LevelLv.37-40Super RodRate 40%Route 2 - High LevelLv.37-40GrassRate 5%All Weather
Step 2Drednaw ✓Giant's MirrorLv.26-28Super RodRate 50%Giant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 40%RainingGiant's CapLv.28-30OverworldRate 35%ThunderstormBridge FieldLv.26-28Super RodRate 30%Route 6Lv.28-30Super RodRate 20%Dusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 40%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassShieldRate 25%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.50-52GrassSwordRate 23%Thunderstormor evolve from Chewtle (Step 1)
Base Stats
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.
Drednaw lurks along the shoreline. When prey come to drink water, Drednaw stretches its neck out and chomps down on them.
Drednaw Guide
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.
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.
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.
The core moveset is Shellsmash, Liquidation, Crunch, and Stone Edge. Shellsmash leads at 0% usage. Liquidation 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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves