While many fan-favorite Gen 8 Pokemon were excluded from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Chewtle and Drednaw managed to make the cut. Known as the Snapping Pokemon and the Bite Pokemon respectively, these two turtle-based Pokemon make a great addition to any team.
As far as stats go, Drednaw is a strong Pokemon in terms of Attack, Defense, and HP. It has a very strong typing in Water/Rock, making it resistant to Normal-, Flying-, Poison-, Fire-, and Ice-type moves. For players looking to add Drednaw to their team, here's how to find it in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet.
Where To Find Chewtle in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
As its Pokedex entry states, Chewtle is most often found in and around bodies of water in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, though rarely in beach areas. Many of the areas in which Chewtle can be found are accessible very early in game, so players can get their hands on a great Water/Rock-type in the beginning of their journey. Chewtle can be found in the following locations:
- South Province (area one)
- South Province (area two)
- South Province (area three)
- South Province (area four)
- Poco Path
- East Province (area one)
- East Province (area two)
- East Province (area three)
- North Province (area two)
- West Province (area one)
- West Province (area two)
- West Province (area three)
How To Evolve Chewtle in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
To evolve a Chewtle into its final form, Drednaw, players must get the Snapping Pokemon to Level 22. This shouldn't be difficult, as EXP Share cannot be turned off in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Players can also use Rare Candies to bulk up Chewtle to Level 22, but keeping Chewtle in the party while auto-battling, in Gym Battles, or Trainer Battles will have the same effect.
Where To Find Drednaw in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
A fully-evolved Drednaw can be slightly more difficult to find than a Chewtle, though not significantly. It can be worthwhile for players to acquire a fully-evolved Drednaw over a Chewtle, as their stats will be more fully developed, and they'll already have some optimized moves. Drednaw is a fantastic Water/Rock-type, and they can be found in the following locations:
- South Province (Area One)
- South Province (Area Six)
- South Province (Area Four)
- East Province (Area One)
- East Province (Area Two)
- East Province (Area Three)
- Tagtree Thicket
- North Province (Area Two)
- Glaseado Mountain
- West Province (Area Three)
- Casseroya Lake