Drednaw Collector’s Guide (Vivid Voltage #39)

Character Intro

Drednaw from the Vivid Voltage set is a sturdy Rare Pokémon with 140 HP. This card features the dynamic attack Surf, adding a splash of power to any deck. As card number 39, it holds a solid presence in the collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Chewtle)
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: With jaws that can shear through steel rods, this highly aggressive Pokémon chomps down on its unfortunate prey.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Vivid Voltage set printing of Drednaw, card number 39.

• Attacks:
• “Vise Wave” — can paralyze the opponent’s Active Pokémon if you played Nessa during the turn.
• “Surf” — a high-damage attack dealing 140 damage.
• No abilities are present on this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code swsh4 and the card number 39. The card’s rarity is Rare, and it is part of the Sword & Shield series. The official market reference query is “Drednaw Vivid Voltage 39.”

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament legality or ban status is known.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration by Taira Akitsu, maintaining mint condition is recommended for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Vivid Voltage (swsh4): Introduced Drednaw as a Rare Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon with strong attacks and a high retreat cost, emphasizing strategic play involving Nessa to maximize its paralyzing potential.