During the 2019 Nintendo E3 Direct, a number of brand New Pokemon, Characters and Concepts were revealed for Pokemon Sword & Shield. One of those characters was Nessa, the same person who just so happens to be the second Galar Region Gym Leader. Nessa is a Water Type Pokemon Trainer, and she will use a Drednaw when in battle. Furthermore, Nessa can and will Dynamax her Drednaw when you challenge her for your second Gym Badge.