Drednaw Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates #27

Character Intro

Drednaw from the Shining Fates set is a Rare card with 140 HP, built for sturdy, straightforward play. Its Exoskeleton ability adds resilience, while Skull Bash offers a clean, forceful finish. Numbered 27 in the set, it’s a distinctive addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• HP: 140
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Chewtle)
• Ability: Exoskeleton — reduces damage taken by 30 after Weakness and Resistance
• Attack: Skull Bash — costs 2 Water and 1 Colorless Energy, deals 130 damage
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon rapidly extends its retractable neck to sink its sharp fangs into distant enemies and take them down.”
• Regulation Mark: E
• Set Code: swsh45
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Rarity: Rare

Key Printings

This exact printing is from Shining Fates, card number 27. It features the Exoskeleton ability for notable damage reduction and a 130-damage Skull Bash attack. Illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and classified as a Rare card.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed. Identify it by set code “swsh45” and number “27,” plus the Regulation Mark “E” and Water type symbol. Market reference: “Drednaw Shining Fates 27.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Based on the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card’s illustration and condition with a sleeve, keeping it away from sunlight and moisture. For added protection, use a top loader or a binder with individual pockets.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates: Features Drednaw as a Rare Stage 1 Water-type with a damage-reducing ability and a powerful attack—an appealing pickup from the Sword & Shield series.