Quick summary
Overview
Gigantamax Drednaw, the Bite Pokémon, towers above battlefields with its fortress-like shell and immense jaw power. As a Water/Rock-type Pokémon, it’s both a powerful attacker and a challenging raid boss, capable of unleashing devastating Max Rockfall and Max Geyser attacks.
Trainers should prepare a team focused on Drednaw’s Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground weaknesses while accounting for its sturdy defenses. Expect this raid to be as much about endurance as offense — and you’ll need coordination to bring down this juggernaut.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Grass •
 Fighting •
 Ground •
 Electric
|
| Resists |
 Flying •
 Ice •
 Normal •
 Poison •
 Fire
|
| Notes | Gigantamax bosses often use Max Moves — these can be powerful, sometimes buffing or changing battlefield conditions. Expect higher HP and potentially team-wide effects. |
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Machamp
- Rillaboom
- Venusaur
Dynamax-type Counters
- Passimian
- Zapdos
- Urshifu
- Rillaboom
- Venusaur
- Machamp
Best Gigantamax Counters
Gigantamax Pokémon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Gigantamax counters with short notes on why they excel vs G-Max Drednaw.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantamax Gengar | Sucker Punch, Shadow Claw, Hex | G-Max Terror | Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Drain Punch | Lick, Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Wave, Psychic | Hex(8) and G-Max Terror(350) |
| Gigantamax Kingler | Metal Claw, Bubble | G-Max Foam Burst | Vise Grip, X-Scissor, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble(10) and G-Max Foam Burst(350) |
| Gigantamax Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(350) |
| Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark, Poison Jab, Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | Acid Spray, Wild Charge, Discharge, Power-Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(350) |
| Gigantamax Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(350) |
| Gigantamax Machamp | Bullet Punch, Counter | G-Max Chi Strike | Cross Chop, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Dynamic Punch, Heavy Slam | Payback, Submission, Stone Edge, Karate Chop | Counter(13) and G-Max Chi Strike(350) |
| Gigantamax Venusaur | Vine Whip, Razor Leaf | G-Max Vine Lash | Sludge, Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | Frenzy Plant | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Vine Lash(350) |
Dynamax & Support Picks
Not every raid group will have multiple Gigantamax picks. Dynamax Pokémon make excellent support, either by adding burst damage or soaking time during G-Max residual windows.
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Passimian | Max Knuckle, Max Strike | Counter, Rock Smash, Take Down | Brick Break, Close Combat, Superpower, Brutal Swing, Drain Punch | - |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Ivysaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Power Whip, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | - |
| Dynamax Urshifu | Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - |
| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| Dynamax Thwackey | Max Strike, Max Overgrowth | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot | - |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Machamp | Max Knuckle, Max Steelspike | Bullet Punch, Counter | Heavy Slam, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Rock Slide, Cross Chop | Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Greedent | Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake | Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot | Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze | - |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Dynamax Falinks | Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter | Superpower, Brick Break, Megahorn | - |
| Dynamax Machoke | Max Knuckle | Karate Chop, Low Kick | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Submission, Cross Chop | - |
| Dynamax Kabutops | Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby | Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall | Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse | Fury Cutter |
| Dynamax Omastar | Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide |
| Dynamax Bulbasaur | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Tackle, Vine Whip | Power Whip, Seed Bomb, Sludge Bomb | - |
Moves & Threats
Drednaw common fast moves are Bite or Waterfall. Charged moves include Body Slam or Rock Blast or Crunch and Surf. G-Max Stonesurge not only delivers heavy damage but also leaves a damaging area for a short time — timing your swaps and using at least one bulky support reduces wipe risk.
Weather Effects
Rainy weather : boosts Drednaw Water moves. Partly Cloudy weather : boosts Rock attackers. Rainy weather : boosts Electric moves. Sunny weather : boosts Grass attackers.
Size
Recommended: 15–20 trainers for comfortable clears with mixed player levels. With many Gigantamax / Dynamax counters, 10–14 can work. Under 8 trainers should be attempted only if all participants are high-level and coordinated with ideal counters and Dynamax/G-Max boosts.
Rewards
Reasons include Pokédex entry, strong Water / Rock attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
Grass-types shine against Drednaw’s Water/Rock typing. Electric-types also perform well. Fighting-types can deal consistent damage while resisting Rock moves. Avoid using Fire and Flying Pokémon, as they take super-effective damage from Rock attacks.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Drednaw type and weakness?
Drednaw is a Water / Rock type. It is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground.
What are good counters for G-Max Stonesurge?
Strong grass and fighting attackers such as Gigantamax Rillaboom, Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Machamp, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Dynamax Passimian, Dynamax Machamp.
Can Gigantamax Drednaw be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Drednaw catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Rainy weather boosts Drednaw’s Water-type moves, Partly Cloudy weather enhances its Rock moves. Sunny weather benefits Grass counters, while Rainy weather strengthens Electric counters.
Does Drednaw keep G-Max Stonesurge?
No — it’s exclusive to Gigantamax raids.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Drednaw is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Water/Rock combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Grass and Fighting Gigantamax picks, add Dynamax support for sustained windows, and include at least one high-TDO tank if your lobby is smaller. With the counters and tactics above, you’ll clear Drednaw efficiently and maximize your rewards.