Drednaw Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Drednaw
Bite Pokémon
With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey.
Drednaw Pokédex brings together the essential information for Drednaw, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Drednaw is National Pokédex #834 and was introduced in Generation VIII. It is a Water and Rock-type Pokémon.
This Drednaw Pokédex covers Drednaw across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey.
Drednaw at a glance
- Type
- WATERROCK
- Weak to
- GRASS4×ELECTRIC2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 115
- Abilities
- Strong Jaw, Shell Armor, Swift Swim (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
Drednaw Pokédex overview
Drednaw has the Water and Rock typing, it belongs to Generation VIII, its Pokédex classification is the Bite Pokémon. With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Drednaw Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Drednaw quick facts
- Height
- 1.0 m
- Weight
- 115.5 kg
- Generation
- Generation VIII
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 75
- Base happiness
- 50
Drednaw Pokédex type and weaknesses
Drednaw is weak to Grass (4×), Electric, Fighting and Ground. It resists Fire, Normal, Ice, Poison and Flying. These matchups come from Drednaw's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Drednaw and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Drednaw type effectiveness
Damage taken when Drednaw is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Based on Water / Rock typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Drednaw Pokédex stats
Drednaw has a base stat total of 485, with Attack as its highest listed base stat at 115. In the Drednaw Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Drednaw is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Drednaw Pokédex abilities
Drednaw can have Strong Jaw, Shell Armor and Swift Swim as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Drednaw functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Drednaw abilities
Strong Jaw
Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
Swift Swim Hidden
Doubles Speed during rain.
Drednaw Pokédex evolution
Drednaw evolves from Chewtle. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Drednaw evolution family
Drednaw evolution requirements
Evolves from
Chewtle
Level 22
Drednaw Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Drednaw has 1 form shown on this Drednaw Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.


Drednaw Pokédex game appearances
Drednaw appears in 2 Pokémon titles, including Shield and Sword. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Drednaw appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Drednaw game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Drednaw?
The locations below show where Drednaw can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Drednaw encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield | Galar Route 2 Lake | Only One | 50 | 100% | — |
| Shield | Galar Route 6 Area | Bubbling Spots | 28–30 | 20% | — |
| Shield | Galar ♂ine No 2 Area | Only One | 24 | 100% | — |
| Shield | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Normal |
| Shield | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Overcast |
| Shield | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Raining |
| Shield | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Thunderstorm |
| Shield | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Snowing |
| Shield | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Snowstorm |
| Shield | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Intense Sun |
| Shield | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Sandstorm |
| Shield | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather ♀og |
| Sword | Galar Route 2 Lake | Only One | 50 | 100% | — |
| Sword | Galar Route 6 Area | Bubbling Spots | 28–30 | 20% | — |
| Sword | Galar ♂ine No 2 Area | Only One | 24 | 100% | — |
| Sword | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Normal |
| Sword | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Overcast |
| Sword | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Raining |
| Sword | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Thunderstorm |
| Sword | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Snowing |
| Sword | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Snowstorm |
| Sword | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Intense Sun |
| Sword | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather Sandstorm |
| Sword | West Lake Axewell Area | Overworld Special | 65 | 100% | Weather ♀og |
No encounter records match these filters.
Drednaw Pokédex moves
The Drednaw Pokédex lists 80 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Drednaw move explorer
80 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Rock Tomb | ROCK | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Level Up |
| 1 | Bite | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 1 | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 1 | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Level Up |
| 1 | Razor Shell | WATER | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | Level Up |
| 1 | Rock Polish | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 1 | Water Gun | WATER | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 21 | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 30 | Counter | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 39 | Jaw Lock | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 48 | Liquidation | WATER | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 57 | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 66 | Head Smash | ROCK | Physical | 150 | 80 | 5 | Level Up |
| — | Assurance | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Blizzard | ICE | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Body Press | FIGHTING | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Bulldoze | GROUND | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Chilling Water | WATER | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Crunch | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Dig | GROUND | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Dive | WATER | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | False Swipe | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | Machine |
| — | Giga Impact | NORMAL | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | High Horsepower | GROUND | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Hyper Beam | NORMAL | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Ice Beam | ICE | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Ice Spinner | ICE | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Ice ♀ang | ICE | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Iron Defense | STEEL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Iron Tail | STEEL | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Liquidation | WATER | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Megahorn | BUG | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Meteor Beam | ROCK | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Mud Shot | GROUND | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Muddy Water | WATER | Special | 90 | 85 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Payback | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Poison Jab | POISON | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rain Dance | WATER | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Razor Shell | WATER | Physical | 75 | 95 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Revenge | FIGHTING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rock Blast | ROCK | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rock Slide | ROCK | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rock Tomb | ROCK | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sand Tomb | GROUND | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Sandstorm | ROCK | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Scald | WATER | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Scary ♀ace | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Skitter Smack | BUG | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Smart Strike | STEEL | Physical | 70 | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Stealth Rock | ROCK | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Stomping Tantrum | GROUND | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Stone Edge | ROCK | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Super ♀ang | NORMAL | Physical | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Superpower | FIGHTING | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Surf | WATER | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Swords Dance | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Tera Blast | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Throat Chop | DARK | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Waterfall | WATER | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Whirlpool | WATER | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Meteor Beam | ROCK | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Scale Shot | DRAGON | Physical | 25 | 90 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Skitter Smack | BUG | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 | Tutor |
No moves match these filters.
Drednaw Pokédex entries
The Drednaw Pokédex entries below let you compare how Drednaw has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Drednaw Pokédex entries
With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey.
This Pokémon rapidly extends its retractable neck to sink its sharp fangs into distant enemies and take them down.
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