Durant Best Moveset
Attack boosted 50% by AbilityHustle at accuracy cost pushes 109 base to an effective 163. Bug/Steel typing resists 8 types, and 109 Speed outruns most threats. The moveset hits hard and fast when the accuracy holds. B-tier because the miss chance creates inconsistency that higher tiers avoid.
Hustle boosted Attack by 50% but lowered accuracy by 20% in Gen V (Black & White). 109 Attack became effectively 163. Iron Head and X-Scissor hit hard when they landed.
Best Moves
Best Build
Durant best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Hone Claws
- X Scissor
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VI (X & Y). Hustle's accuracy penalty meant misses at critical moments. Two gens of high risk, high reward. The gambler's Pokemon.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- X Scissor
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Three gens between tiers in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Hone Claws boosted Attack AND accuracy, fixing Hustle's drawback after one setup turn. Still too inconsistent without the boost.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Superpower
- X Scissor
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Four gens between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). First Impression gave priority Bug STAB on switch-in. Hustle plus First Impression hit before accuracy mattered.
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- First Impression
- Iron Head
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Durant Weakness
Durant is weak to Fire. Watch out for Fire attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. It resists 8 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Durant's physical bulk (base 112 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fire |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Durant Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Durant
Blaziken can KO Durant with Flare Blitz (376-443%).
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Durant View Blaziken builds →Close Combat94-111%KO Flare Blitz 4x376-443%KO | ||
Evolution
Durant is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Its eggs take an average time to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Durant easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Shiny Durant
Golden bronze on a steel ant is just perfect thematic design. Shiny Durant looks like a treasure you'd dig out of a mine, and the metallic sheen sells it completely.
Shiny Durant Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Durant Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyDurant Locations
High spawn rates for Durant across 6 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Durant in Sword & Shield
Which version you're playing matters for Durant. 9 walking spots at Lv. 28-65 spread across Sword and Shield, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
No wild encounters for Durant in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It can be transferred in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
Durant is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Durant can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
Durant is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Durant can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or X & Y.
Durant cannot be caught in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, but you can still get it via these paths:
Obtain and trade from these games:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
Everything pushes toward physical damage here. Durant's Defense does the work, Sp. Atk pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Defense EVs per KO. Moderately hard to find, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
With their large mandibles, these Pokémon can crunch their way through rock. They work together to protect their eggs from Sandaconda.
Durant Guide
Durant plays as a sweeper. It outspeeds most threats, so it can pressure opponents before they move.
Durant pairs best with Gothitelle and Dugtrio. Gothitelle has Decent synergy and covers what Durant can't handle on its own.
Durant's hidden ability is Truant. It skips every second turn. Situational compared to Swarm and Hustle.
Jolly is the go-to nature for Durant. That's +Speed / -Sp. Atk. Pair it with 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe EVs. Fits the sweeper role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Durant has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Durant has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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