Drednaw Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Drednaw official artwork
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Drednaw

Bite Pokémon

WATERROCK

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

GRASS4×

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×

Resists

NORMAL½×ICE½×POISON½×FLYING½×

Strongly resists

FIRE¼×

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 base stats

Hp90
Attack115
Defense90
Special Attack48
Special Defense68
Speed74
Total485

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

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 normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Drednaw.

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

ShieldWild encounter
SwordWild encounter

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

24 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
ShieldGalar Route 2 LakeOnly One50100%—
ShieldGalar Route 6 AreaBubbling Spots28–3020%—
ShieldGalar ♂ine No 2 AreaOnly One24100%—
ShieldWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Normal
ShieldWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Overcast
ShieldWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Raining
ShieldWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Thunderstorm
ShieldWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Snowing
ShieldWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Snowstorm
ShieldWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Intense Sun
ShieldWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Sandstorm
ShieldWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather ♀og
SwordGalar Route 2 LakeOnly One50100%—
SwordGalar Route 6 AreaBubbling Spots28–3020%—
SwordGalar ♂ine No 2 AreaOnly One24100%—
SwordWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Normal
SwordWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Overcast
SwordWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Raining
SwordWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Thunderstorm
SwordWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Snowing
SwordWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Snowstorm
SwordWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Intense Sun
SwordWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather Sandstorm
SwordWest Lake Axewell AreaOverworld Special65100%Weather ♀og

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

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Level Up
1BiteDARKPhysical6010025Level Up
1CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Level Up
1ProtectNORMALStatus——10Level Up
1Razor ShellWATERPhysical759510Level Up
1Rock PolishROCKStatus——20Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
1Water GunWATERSpecial4010025Level Up
21HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Level Up
30CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Level Up
39Jaw LockDARKPhysical8010010Level Up
48LiquidationWATERPhysical8510010Level Up
57Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Level Up
66Head SmashROCKPhysical150805Level Up
—AssuranceDARKPhysical6010010Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Body PressFIGHTINGPhysical8010010Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Machine
—CrunchDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—DiveWATERPhysical8010010Machine
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Machine
—Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial9010010Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—False SwipeNORMALPhysical4010040Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—High HorsepowerGROUNDPhysical959510Machine
—Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Ice SpinnerICEPhysical8010015Machine
—Ice ♀angICEPhysical659515Machine
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—LiquidationWATERPhysical8510010Machine
—MegahornBUGPhysical1208510Machine
—Meteor BeamROCKSpecial1209010Machine
—Mud ShotGROUNDSpecial559515Machine
—Muddy WaterWATERSpecial908510Machine
—PaybackDARKPhysical5010010Machine
—Poison JabPOISONPhysical8010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—Razor ShellWATERPhysical759510Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—RevengeFIGHTINGPhysical6010010Machine
—Rock BlastROCKPhysical259010Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Sand TombGROUNDPhysical358515Machine
—SandstormROCKStatus——10Machine
—ScaldWATERSpecial8010015Machine
—Scary ♀aceNORMALStatus—10010Machine
—Skitter SmackBUGPhysical709010Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Smart StrikeSTEELPhysical70—10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—Stealth RockROCKStatus——20Machine
—Stomping TantrumGROUNDPhysical7510010Machine
—Stone EdgeROCKPhysical100805Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Super ♀angNORMALPhysical—9010Machine
—SuperpowerFIGHTINGPhysical1201005Machine
—SurfWATERSpecial9010015Machine
—Swords DanceNORMALStatus——20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—Throat ChopDARKPhysical8010015Machine
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Machine
—WaterfallWATERPhysical8010015Machine
—WhirlpoolWATERSpecial358515Machine
—Meteor BeamROCKSpecial1209010Tutor
—Scale ShotDRAGONPhysical259020Tutor
—Skitter SmackBUGPhysical709010Tutor

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

GameEntry
Sword

With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey.

Shield

This Pokémon rapidly extends its retractable neck to sink its sharp fangs into distant enemies and take them down.

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