Chewtle Best Moveset
Water at 64 Attack and 44 Speed with AbilityStrong Jaw boosting bite moves by 50%. Pre-evolution stats. The moveset has Strong Jaw but no Attack to power it. Evolve to Drednaw for 115 Attack and MoveJaw Lock trapping plus MoveShell Smash setup.
Chewtle saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). This was Chewtle's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Strongjaw with Heavy-Duty Boots, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Chewtle best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Liquidation
- Ice Fang
- Gastro Acid
- Jaw Lock
Recommended Teammates
Chewtle saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Chewtle maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Strongjaw with White Herb, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Liquidation
- Ice Fang
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Chewtle Weakness
Electric and Grass moves hit Chewtle for super-effective damage. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Chewtle's Water typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Chewtle Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Chewtle
Raikou can KO Chewtle with Thunderbolt (353-416%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Chewtle for 60-71%.
 Raikou Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Chewtle View Raikou builds →Scald52-61% Thunderbolt 2x353-416%KO Volt Switch 2x275-324%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Chewtle View Breloom builds →Mach Punch47-56% Bullet Seed 2x60-71% | ||
Evolution
Chewtle is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Drednaw. Check the evolution method below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolved forms gain up to 201 total stats over Chewtle. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Chewtle easily with 81 breeding partners from the Monster and Water 1 egg groups.
Shiny Chewtle
Slightly green-tinted Chewtle. The snapping turtle baby barely deviates from its standard blue, and at this size, the difference gets lost in battle animations. Just evolve it and hope for better.
Shiny Chewtle Odds & Hunting Methods
2 of 2 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Chewtle
Chewtle is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 35 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Chewtle in SV
Chewtle is where the line starts, caught through walking encounters at Lv. 5-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Chewtle ✓South Province (Area Five) - SwampLv.10-26OverworldRate 36%Fellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldCasseroya Lake - LakeLv.5-56OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%Glaseado MountainLv.5-41OverworldRate 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.5-41OverworldRate 6%Tagtree Thicket - LakeLv.5-9OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - LakeLv.5-35OverworldRate 6%Asado Desert - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.10-56OverworldRate 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.10-41OverworldRate 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.10-41OverworldRate 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.10-35OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Two) - RiverLv.10-26OverworldRate 6%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into DrednawFellhorn GorgeLv.22-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.22-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.22-60OverworldAsado Desert - RiverLv.22-41OverworldRate 4%Casseroya Lake - LakeLv.22-56OverworldRate 4%Casseroya Lake - RiverLv.22-56OverworldRate 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)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Chewtle catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
High spawn rates in early-game routes across 45 locations. Chewtle is one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Chewtle in SwSh
The line opens with Chewtle at Lv. 4-40 via walking and fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Chewtle ✓Courageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SnowstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Normal WeatherCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%OvercastCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Heavy FogCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%RainingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SandstormCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%SnowingCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%Intense SunCourageous CavernLv.13-18OverworldRate 56%ThunderstormSoothing 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%OvercastGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 50%RainingGiant'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%SnowstormGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 35%SandstormGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 35%SnowingGiant's Cap - 3Lv.29-32OverworldRate 35%Intense SunGiant'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%SnowstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%OvercastGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%Heavy FogGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%RainingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%SandstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%SnowingGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%Intense SunGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveShieldRate 10%ThunderstormGalar Mine No. 2Lv.20-24CaveSwordRate 10%All WeatherMotostoke 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 2Catch or Evolve into DrednawGiant'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%ThunderstormGiant's CapLv.55-60Max RaidGigantamax, 4-5 star raidor evolve from Chewtle (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Chewtle catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Chewtle's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 1 Attack EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A popular game among children is to lift up sticks that Chewtle have bitten onto to see whose Chewtle can hang on the longest.
Chewtle Guide
For a casual playthrough, Chewtle works as a placeholder. Water coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Drednaw. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Sword & Shield, Chewtle has been obtainable in 2 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Chewtle has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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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 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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