Pokemon TCG: Best Drednaw Deck Guide

Learn the best way to use a Drednaw Deck in the current Pokemon TCG meta and which cards work well in this archetype.

Drednaw (Image via TPC)
Drednaw (Image via TPC)

Drednaw from Stellar Crown can be a difficult Pokemon to take out. Thanks to its ability, Impervious Shell, it does not take any damage over 200 in a single attack. As such, unprepared players will struggle to get past Drednaw if they have no way of hitting it within the correct damage range.

Teamed up with other wall cards like Crustle, Mimikyu, and Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex, Drednaw can be hard to take down.

Pokemon TCG Best Drednaw Deck Guide Overview

The plan is to set up Drednaw and the other wall Pokemon and swap between them as needed. Use Drednaw and Crustle as the main attackers in this deck, and Munkidori to redirect any damage your walls end up taking in the process.

All Cards in Best Pokemon TCG Drednaw Deck

Drednaw decklist (Image via TPC)
Drednaw decklist (Image via TPC)
  • Munkidori x3
  • Chewtle x2
  • Drednaw x2
  • Dwebble x2
  • Crustle x2
  • Mimikyu x2
  • Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex x1
  • Arven x4
  • Crispin x3
  • Professor’s Research x2
  • Iono x2
  • Boss’s Orders x2
  • Lana’s Aid x1
  • Pokégear 3.0 x4
  • Nest Ball x3
  • Buddy-Buddy Poffin x2
  • Ultra Ball x2
  • Precious Trolley x1
  • Earthen Vessel x1
  • Super Rod x1
  • Luxurious Cape x3
  • Technical Machine: Evolution x2
  • Technical Machine: Turbo Energize x1
  • Artazon x1
  • Town Store x1
  • Basic Darkness Energy x3
  • Basic Grass Energy x2
  • Basic Fighting Energy x2
  • Basic Psychic Energy x2
  • Reversal Energy x1

How To Play This Best Drednaw Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ideal Starting Hand

You would want to put down a Mimikyu or Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex in the Active Spot, while Chewtle and Dwebble are on the Bench. If possible, you can use a Technical Machine: Evolution to evolve your Benched Pokemon as well.

Best Drednaw Deck in Pokemon TCG: Key Cards

Crustle Destined Rivals (Image via TPC)
Crustle Destined Rivals (Image via TPC)

Here’s the strategy for this deck:

  • Drednaw prevents attacks above 200 and attacks back with its move Hard Crunch.
  • Crustle and Mimikyu prevent damage from opposing Pokemon ex, while Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex prevents Pokemon with Abilities from attacking.

Best Drednaw Deck in Pokemon TCG: Performance

Best Matchups

Miraidon ex, Pikachu ex, and Iron Hands ex (Image via TPC)
Miraidon ex, Pikachu ex, and Iron Hands ex all hit Drednaw for over 200 damage after taking weakness into account (Image via TPC)

Interestingly, Joltik Box will struggle to defeat this deck, as the cards usually present in that combination struggle to hit the correct damage ranges to KO Drednaw.

Counters to Drednaw Deck in Pokemon TCG

Ethan's Typhlosion (Image via TPC)
Ethan’s Typhlosion (Image via TPC)

Ethan’s Typhlosion can be a useful counter, as, despite taking double damage in return, it can hit all of Drednaw and its allies for damage.

Best Drednaw Deck Guide in Pokemon TCG: Tips and Tricks

Something to consider while using this deck:

  • Use Technical Machine: Turbo Energize or Reversal Energy to meet the energy requirements for Drednaw’s Hard Crunch.

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