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Drednaw is a Water and Rock-type Pokemon known for its powerful bite, strong physical attacks, Gigantamax form and evolution from Chewtle. This guide covers Drednaw’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Gigantamax Drednaw information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Gigantamax Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Drednaw guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Drednaw is the evolved form of Chewtle. It is a Water and Rock-type Pokemon known for its heavy shell, powerful jaws and aggressive battle style across the Pokemon series.
Competitive Overview
Drednaw can be a useful physical attacker, especially on teams that can support its Speed or take advantage of its Swift Swim ability. Its Water and Rock typing gives it strong offensive coverage and access to powerful moves such as Liquidation, Stone Edge and Rock Slide.
Drednaw’s biggest strengths are its Attack stat, useful abilities and strong bite-based move options. Its biggest issue is its major Grass weakness, along with weaknesses to Electric, Fighting and Ground-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Drednaw, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Drednaw
National Dex
#0834
Type
Water / Rock
Species
Bite Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
100 cm
Weight
254.6 lbs / 115.5 kg
115.5 kg
Abilities
Strong Jaw, Shell Armor, Swift Swim
Drednaw has strong Attack and solid physical bulk, making it a direct physical attacker in many Pokemon games. Its Speed can become much more threatening when Swift Swim is active.
Drednaw can learn Water, Rock, Dark, Ground, Fighting and Ice coverage across different Pokemon games. These are some of Drednaw’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable physical Water-type attack that can also lower the target’s Defense.
A powerful Rock-type attack that gives Drednaw strong damage potential.
A spread Rock-type attack that can be useful in double battles and may cause flinching.
A physical Water-type move that fits Drednaw’s shell and bite-focused design.
A bite-based Dark-type attack that works well with Strong Jaw.
A strong Ground-type coverage move that helps Drednaw hit Electric, Steel, Rock and Poison-type Pokemon.
A bite-based Ice-type coverage move that can hit Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.
A powerful setup move that can boost Drednaw’s offensive stats and Speed.
Drednaw can learn a variety of moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Drednaw’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Drednaw is a Water and Rock-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire and Ice-type moves, but it also creates a major weakness to Grass-type moves.
Type
Water / Rock
Weaknesses
Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire, Ice
Immunity
None
Drednaw’s abilities help it power up bite moves, avoid critical hits or become faster in rain depending on the game and format.
Powers up Drednaw’s biting moves, including options such as Crunch and Ice Fang.
Prevents Drednaw from being hit by critical hits.
Doubles Drednaw’s Speed during rain, helping it become a faster physical attacker.
Chewtle evolves into Drednaw starting at Level 22. The full Drednaw evolution line is Chewtle and Drednaw.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Chewtle at Level 22
Drednaw’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Drednaw is obtained by catching it directly or by evolving Chewtle at Level 22.
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Drednaw had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 2, Route 6, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Giant’s Seat, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch and Stony Wilderness. Drednaw can also be obtained by evolving Chewtle at Level 22. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 2, Route 6, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Cap, Giant’s Mirror, Giant’s Seat, Lake of Outrage, Motostoke Riverbank, North Lake Miloch and Stony Wilderness. Drednaw can also be obtained by evolving Chewtle at Level 22. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Casseroya Lake, East Province Area Two, North Province Area Two, South Province Area Six and West Province Area Two. Drednaw can also be obtained by evolving Chewtle at Level 22. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Casseroya Lake, East Province Area Two, North Province Area Two, South Province Area Six and West Province Area Two. Drednaw can also be obtained by evolving Chewtle at Level 22. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Drednaw |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Gigantamax Drednaw is Drednaw’s Gigantamax form from Pokemon Sword and Shield. It keeps Drednaw’s Water and Rock typing while gaining a much larger armored body and the signature G-Max move G-Max Stonesurge.
Category
Bite Pokemon
Type
Water / Rock
Height
78’09″+
Weight
Unknown
Gigantamax Drednaw can use G-Max Stonesurge, a Water-type G-Max move that deals damage and sets Stealth Rock around the target’s side of the field.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Drednaw. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Drednaw is a Water / Rock-type Pokemon.
Drednaw is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground-type moves.
Drednaw evolves from Chewtle at Level 22 and does not evolve further.
Drednaw’s abilities are Strong Jaw, Shell Armor, Swift Swim.
Drednaw’s best moves often include Liquidation, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Razor Shell, Crunch, Earthquake, Ice Fang, Shell Smash.
Drednaw can be a strong physical attacker, especially when rain support activates Swift Swim.
The most common way to get Drednaw is to catch it directly in supported games or evolve Chewtle at Level 22.
Yes, Drednaw has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield. Gigantamax Drednaw can use G-Max Stonesurge.
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