Drednaw (Fusion Strike 81) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Drednaw from the Fusion Strike set is an Uncommon Stage 1 Water-type with 140 HP. Numbered 81 in the set, it features the attack Hard Bite, making it a sturdy, balanced addition to both binders and battle-focused collections.

Quick Facts

• HP: 140
• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Chewtle)
• Attack: Hard Bite — 80+ damage; flip a coin to do 50 more damage on heads
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: None
• Regulation Mark: E
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon rapidly extends its retractable neck to sink its sharp fangs into distant enemies and take them down.”
• Illustrator: kodama
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Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Fusion Strike printing of Drednaw, card number 81. It is an Uncommon rarity card with no known alternate printings or special variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include its set code “swsh8,” regulation mark “E,” and the unique card number 81 within the Fusion Strike set.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is currently not listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No official tournament play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, use a protective sleeve, avoid direct sunlight and moisture, and handle carefully to prevent bending or surface scratches—especially on the illustrated front by kodama. Given its Uncommon rarity, keeping it mint helps retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fusion Strike: Introduced Drednaw as a solid Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with a strong attack that can deal significant damage with a coin flip. This set emphasizes dynamic battle strategies and features detailed artwork.

This Drednaw card is a notable piece for collectors interested in the Sword & Shield era, particularly those focusing on the Fusion Strike expansion.