Drednaw - Generation 8 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Drednaw can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Sword
 - Pokémon Shield
 - Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
 - Pokémon Shining Pearl
 - Pokémon Legends: Arceus
 
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
- In other generations
 - 8
 - 9
 
Moves learnt by level up
Drednaw learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield 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 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 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 Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Drednaw learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| Gastro Acid | Poison | — | 100 | |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 100 | 
Move Tutor moves
Drednaw can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 | |
| Scale Shot | Dragon | 25 | 90 | |
| Skitter Smack | Bug | 70 | 90 | 
Moves learnt by TM
Drednaw is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 15 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 36 | Whirlpool | Water | 35 | 85 | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 42 | Revenge | Fighting | 60 | 100 | |
| 45 | Dive | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 49 | Sand Tomb | Ground | 35 | 85 | |
| 53 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 54 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 57 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 58 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 67 | Ice Fang | Ice | 65 | 95 | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 81 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 83 | Razor Shell | Water | 75 | 95 | |
| 94 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 96 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | |
| 98 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by TR
Drednaw is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR  |  Move  |  Type  |  Cat.  |  Power  |  Acc.  |  
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 03 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 04 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 05 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 06 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 10 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 16 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 31 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 32 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 39 | Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 45 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 46 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 57 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 67 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 75 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 84 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 94 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 95 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 98 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 99 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 | 
Moves learnt by level up
Drednaw does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Egg moves
Drednaw does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Drednaw cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by level up
Drednaw does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Drednaw egg move parents
- In other generations
 - 8
 - 9
 
Drednaw's egg groups: Monster, Water 1
The egg moves for Drednaw are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Drednaw with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Drednaw with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Dragon Tail
| Learnt by | Compatible parents | 
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | 
Gastro Acid
| Learnt by | Compatible parents | 
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding |