Grass is a dangerous matchup for Drednaw — quadruple damage means one hit can end things. Swift Swim helps compensate. Known as the Bite Pokemon. Built to hit on the physical side.
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.
It responded to Gigantamax energy by becoming bipedal. First it comes crashing down on foes, and then it finishes them off with its massive jaws.
In the Galar region, there’s a tale about this Pokémon chewing up a mountain and using the rubble to stop a flood.
Drednaw Weakness
VulnerableType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Drednaw to get Chewtle eggs easily using 58 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Dragon Tail, Gastro Acid, Skull Bash.
One boost from Swords Dance and Drednaw gets dangerous fast. The Jolly nature targets max Attack and Speed, and Swiftswim backs the whole approach. Waterfall and the remaining moves handle most of what's left standing.
Best Build
Best Drednaw Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Waterfall
- Swords Dance
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
The egg pool carries weight here. Dragon Tail and Gastro Acid aren't available any other way for Drednaw, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Head Smash and Meteor Beam for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Sword & Shield
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 ChewtleEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSnowstormEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSnowingEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveThunderstormEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveIntense SunEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSnowingEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSandstormEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveRainingEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveHeavy FogEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveSnowstormEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveOvercastEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldOverworldLv.13-1856%EarlyCaveNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSSoothing Wetlands - PuddlesShieldOverworldLv.10-1550%EarlySwampAll WeatherEFFORTLESSSoothing Wetlands - PuddlesSwordOverworldLv.10-1550%EarlySwampAll WeatherEASYMotostokeShieldSuper RodLv.7-1140%EarlyEASYMotostokeSwordSuper RodLv.7-1140%EarlyMODERATERoute 4ShieldSuper RodLv.13-1520%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 4SwordSuper RodLv.13-1520%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 2SwordSuper RodLv.4-615%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 2ShieldSuper RodLv.4-615%EarlyRouteMODERATERoute 2SwordOverworldLv.5-710%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 2ShieldOverworldLv.5-710%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernShieldGrassLv.16-21100%MidCaveAll WeatherEFFORTLESSCourageous CavernSwordGrassLv.16-21100%MidCaveAll WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3250%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3250%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3250%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3250%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3250%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3250%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3250%MidOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3250%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.28-3235%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3235%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3235%MidHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3235%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3235%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3235%MidSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3235%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3235%MidIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3SwordOverworldLv.29-3235%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - 3ShieldOverworldLv.29-3235%MidSnowstormEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldSuper RodLv.20-2430%MidCaveEASYGalar Mine No. 2SwordSuper RodLv.20-2430%MidCaveMODERATERoute 5SwordSuper RodLv.16-1820%MidRouteMODERATERoute 5ShieldSuper RodLv.16-1820%MidRouteEASYGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2420%MidCaveNormal WeatherMODERATEHulburyShieldSuper RodLv.20-2415%MidMODERATEHulburySwordSuper RodLv.20-2415%MidMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2410%MidCaveSnowstormMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2410%MidCaveThunderstormMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2410%MidCaveIntense SunMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2410%MidCaveSnowingMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2410%MidCaveSandstormMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2410%MidCaveRainingMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2410%MidCaveHeavy FogMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2SwordGrassLv.20-2410%MidCaveAll WeatherMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldGrassLv.20-2410%MidCaveOvercastMODERATEMotostoke OutskirtsSwordGrassLv.21-2410%MidAll WeatherMODERATEMotostoke OutskirtsShieldGrassLv.21-2410%MidAll WeatherMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2810%MidRainingMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMODERATEMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidRainingMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2ShieldOverworldLv.20-245%MidCaveAll WeatherMODERATEGalar Mine No. 2SwordOverworldLv.20-245%MidCaveAll WeatherMODERATEGiant's Cap - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-305%MidRainingMODERATEGiant's Cap - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-305%MidRainingMODERATEGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-305%MidRainingMODERATEGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-305%MidRainingEASYRoute 2 - High LevelShieldSuper RodLv.37-4040%LateRouteEASYRoute 2 - High LevelSwordSuper RodLv.37-4040%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - High LevelSwordGrassLv.37-405%LateRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGRoute 2 - High LevelShieldGrassLv.37-405%LateRouteAll Weather
Step 2Drednaw ✓EASYGiant's MirrorShieldSuper RodLv.26-2850%MidEASYGiant's MirrorSwordSuper RodLv.26-2850%MidEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3040%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's CapSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's CapShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormEASYBridge FieldShieldSuper RodLv.26-2830%MidEASYBridge FieldSwordSuper RodLv.26-2830%MidMODERATERoute 6ShieldSuper RodLv.28-3020%MidRouteMODERATERoute 6SwordSuper RodLv.28-3020%MidRouteEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4540%LateThunderstormEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4540%LateThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5225%PostWaterThunderstormEASYLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5223%PostWaterThunderstormor evolve from Chewtle (Step 1)
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.
Chewtle evolves into Drednaw at level 22. Drednaw is the fully evolved form. At 485 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Drednaw can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Drednaw first appeared in Sword & Shield and spans 2 games across 2 generations. It later gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, adding new dimensions to its competitive identity.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A