Drednaw
Drednaw is a Water/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Drednaw is known to be extremely vicious. Its fangs are strong and sharp enough to bite through rock and iron. Though Drednaw has an extremely heavy rock shell, its well-developed muscles allow it to move quickly.
Drednaw has a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword/Shield, with an exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Stonesurge.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0834 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water Rock |
| Species | Bite Pokémon |
| Height | 1.0 m (3′03″) |
| Weight | 115.5 kg (254.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Strong Jaw 2. Shell Armor Swift Swim (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0043 (Sword/Shield) 0058 (Scarlet/Violet) 0057 (The Isle of Armor) 0184 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 170 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Monster, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 115 | 211 | 361 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 48 | 90 | 214 | |
| Sp. Def | 68 | 126 | 258 | |
| Speed | 74 | 137 | 271 | |
| Total | 485 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Drednaw
| 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. |
| Scarlet | Its massive, jagged teeth can crush a boulder in a single bite. This Pokémon has an extremely vicious disposition. |
| Violet | Drednaw lurks along the shoreline. When prey come to drink water, Drednaw stretches its neck out and chomps down on them. |
Gigantamax
| Sword | 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. |
|---|---|
| Shield | In the Galar region, there’s a tale about this Pokémon chewing up a mountain and using the rubble to stop a flood. |
Moves learned by Drednaw
Moves learnt by level up
Drednaw does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Drednaw does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Drednaw cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Drednaw learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 1 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 1 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 21 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 30 | Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 39 | Jaw Lock | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 57 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 66 | Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Drednaw learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Drednaw learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Drednaw gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | — | 100 | |
| Shell Smash | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Drednaw is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Drednaw sprites
Where to find Drednaw
| Sword Shield |
Route 6, Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain, South Paldean Sea |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Drednaw |
|---|---|
| Japanese | カジリガメ (Kajirigame) |
| German | Kamalm |
| French | Torgamord |
| Italian | Drednaw |
| Spanish | Drednaw |
| Korean | 갈가부기 (galgabugi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 暴噬龟 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 暴噬龜 |
| English |
Bite Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かみつきポケモン |
| German | Biss-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Morsure |
| Italian | Pokémon Morso |
| Spanish | Pokémon Mordisco |
| Korean | 물어뜯기포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 紧咬宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 緊咬寶可夢 |
Name origin
- dreadnought
- a battleship
- gnaw
- to bite or chew

