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No. 0834

Drednaw

Bite Pokémon

Drednaw
Official art
WaterRock
Height
1 m 3′03″
Weight
115.5 kg 254.6 lbs
Base stat total
485 top 38%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
This Pokémon rapidly extends its retractable neck to sink its sharp fangs into distant enemies and take them down.
See all 2 entries

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384
Atk115108–183211–361
Def9085–156166–306
SpA4847–11090–214
SpD6865–132126–258
Spe7471–138137–271
Total485Higher than 62% of all Pokémon
HP90Atk115Def90Spe74SpD68SpA48

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 74). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+138Max126No SP94Min84Scarf207Tailwind276

At max Speed, Drednaw outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 138Drednaw · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 126Drednaw · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Drednaw · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass4×Electric2×Fighting2×Ground2×

Resists

Fire¼×Flying½×Ice½×Normal½×Poison½×
Takes normal damage from 9 types
RockBugGhostSteelWaterPsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Strong Jaw

    Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.

  • Shell Armor

    Protects against critical hits.

  • Swift SwimHidden ability

    Doubles Speed during rain.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.11% of teams · rank #180 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
White Herb
Ability
Strong Jaw
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Water
  1. Shell Smash
  2. Liquidation
  3. Ice Fang
  4. Jaw Lock

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.72%
  • Rated 1500+0.41%
  • Rated 1630+0.11%
  • Rated 1760+0.02%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.11%

Moves

  • Shell Smash96.1%
  • Liquidation51.3%
  • Ice Fang36%
  • Jaw Lock35%
  • Iron Defense30.8%
  • Rest30.8%
  • Crunch27%
  • Rock Blast22.6%
  • Earthquake20.6%
  • Stone Edge16.5%

Items

  • White Herb39.5%
  • Loaded Dice20.9%
  • Metronome17%
  • Leftovers13.8%
  • Air Balloon4.2%
  • Muscle Band1.9%

Abilities

  • 43.5%
  • 39.5%
  • 17%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe20.5%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe18.9%
  • Impish 252 Atk / 252 Def / 4 Spe16.7%
  • Impish 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD12.2%
  • Adamant 180 HP / 252 Atk / 76 Spe11%

Tera types

  • Water32.4%
  • Bug32.2%
  • Dark21.7%
  • Ground6.9%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0833ChewtleWater
    1. Level 22#0834DrednawWaterRock

Moves

Level up 14

EvoRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
1BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
1CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
1ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
1Razor ShellHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys7595%10
1Rock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20
1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1Water GunInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec40100%25
21HeadbuttHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.NormalPhys70100%15
30CounterInflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.FightingPhys—100%20
39Jaw LockPrevents you and the target from switching out.DarkPhys80100%10
48LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
57Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
66Head SmashUser receives 1/2 the damage inflicted in recoil.RockPhys15080%5

TM / HM / TR 51

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM10Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM53Smart StrikeNever misses.SteelPhys70—10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5
TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM183Super FangInflicts damage equal to half the target’s HP.NormalPhys—90%10
TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM208WhirlpoolPrevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.WaterSpec3585%15
TM209Muddy WaterHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.WaterSpec9085%10
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10
TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Pokédex entries

Category
Bite Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Green
Shape
Habitat
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Galar#043Isle of Armor#057Paldea#058Kitakami#184

  1. This Pokémon rapidly extends its retractable neck to sink its sharp fangs into distant enemies and take them down.

    Shield

  2. With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey.

    Sword

Names around the world

Japanese
カジリガメ
Japanese (romaji)
Kajirigame
Korean
갈가부기
Chinese (Traditional)
暴噬龜
Chinese (Simplified)
暴噬龟
French
Torgamord
German
Kamalm
Spanish
Drednaw
Italian
Drednaw

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
170
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
MonsterWater 1
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 9 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 30–60
  • Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 9 areas
  • Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous CavernSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Fields of HonorSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Loop LagoonSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 30–60
  • Soothing WetlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 20–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 18 areas
  • Bridge FieldFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Galar Mine No. 2Static encounter · Lv 24
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Route 2 (Lake)Static encounter · Lv 50
  • Route 6Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 28–30
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 18 areas
  • Bridge FieldFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
  • Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • Galar Mine No. 2Static encounter · Lv 24
  • Giant's Cap (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 26–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
  • Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Route 2 (Lake)Static encounter · Lv 50
  • Route 6Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 28–30
  • South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60