Quick summary
Species: Drednaw (Gigantamax)
Type: Rock / Water
Primary weaknesses: Grass, Fighting, Ground, Electric
Recommended lobby: 15-20 trainers
Gigantamax Drednaw crashes into Pokémon GO raids as a Steel/Water-type powerhouse, combining rock-solid defense with crushing biting attacks. Its massive jaws and water-based moves make it a formidable opponent for trainers looking to claim rare rewards. This guide provides counters, movesets, and battle tips to tackle this G-Max menace.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
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. |
Pro tip: Lead with Grass, Electric, or Fighting-type Pokémon to maximize damage.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Appletun (Bullet Seed / G-Max Sweetness)
- Flapple (Dragon Breath / G-Max Tartness)
- Venusaur (Vine Whip / G-Max Vine Lash)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Rillaboom (Razor Leaf / Max Overgrowth)
- Leafeon (Razor Leaf / Max Overgrowth)
- Venusaur (Vine Whip / Max Overgrowth)
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 Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(350) |
| Gigantamax Flapple | Dragon Breath, Bullet Seed | G-Max Tartness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Outrage, Fly | - | Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Tartness(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) |
| Gigantamax Machamp | Bullet Punch, Counter | G-Max Chi Strike | Cross Chop, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Dynamic Punch, Heavy Slam | Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback | Counter(13) and G-Max Chi Strike(350) |
| Gigantamax Appletun | Astonish, Bullet Seed | G-Max Sweetness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Energy Ball, Outrage | - | Astonish / Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Sweetness(350) |
| Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark, Poison Jab, Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | Discharge, Wild Charge, Acid Spray, Power Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(350) |
| Gigantamax Inteleon | Pound, Water Gun | G-Max Hydrosnipe | Shadow Ball, Water Pulse, Surf | - | Pound(6) and G-Max Hydrosnipe(350) |
| 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) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| Dynamax Thwackey | Max Strike, Max Overgrowth | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot | - |
| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron Head, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Urshifu | Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - |
| 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 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 Machamp | Max Knuckle, Max Steelspike | Bullet Punch, Counter | Heavy Slam, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Rock Slide, Cross Chop | Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback |
| 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 Greedent | Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake | Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot | Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze | - |
| Dynamax Bulbasaur | Max Strike, Max Overgrowth | Tackle, Vine Whip | Power Whip, Seed Bomb, Sludge Bomb | - |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Dynamax Jolteon | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Discharge, Thunderbolt, Thunder | Last Resort, Zap Cannon |
| Dynamax Leafeon | Max Overgrowth | Quick Attack, Razor Leaf | Solar Beam, Leaf Blade, Energy Ball | Bullet Seed, Last Resort |
| Dynamax Hitmonlee | Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Low Kick, Double Kick | Low Sweep, Stone Edge, Close Combat, Blaze Kick | Stomp, Brick Break |
| Dynamax Grookey | Max Strike, Max Overgrowth | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot | - |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
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.
Threats: Crunch can critically hit Psychic and Ghost-types. Rock Slide damages Flying-types and Fire-types heavily
Tip: Dodge charged moves like Hydro Pump to preserve your team, especially for long battles.
Weather Effects
Rainy weather : boosts Drednaw Water moves. Partly Cloudy weather : boosts Rock attackers. Rainy weather : boosts Electric moves. Sunny weather : boosts Grass attackers.
Battle Tips
- Avoid Water- or Rock-type counters—they’re weak.
- Focus on fast, super-effective attacks.
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 Appletun, Gigantamax Flapple, Gigantamax Venusaur, Dynamax Rillaboom, Dynamax Leafeon.
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.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Appletun Raid Guide, Gigantamax Flapple Raid Guide, Gigantamax Rillaboom Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Grass, Electric, or Fighting Pokémon
- Avoid Water and Rock counters
- Dodge Crunch and Hydro Pump
- Use weather boosts to maximize damage