Free switch-ins on Poison moves make Durant useful in any team that needs that coverage. Only 1 weaknesses keeps it safe in most matchups. It clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark. Known as the Iron Ant Pokemon.
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.
They lay their eggs deep inside their nests. When attacked by Heatmor, they retaliate using their massive mandibles.
With their large mandibles, these Pokémon can crunch their way through rock. They work together to protect their eggs from Sandaconda.
Durant Weakness
ExcellentDurant is weak to Fire-type moves. 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.
Durant is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is average hatch time.
How to Evolve
Breed Durant easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug egg group.
Focus Sash guarantees Durant survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Ironhead before going down. Hustle and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Best Durant Moveset
- Iron Head
- X Scissor
- Hone Claws
- First Impression
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool tells the story here. Durant learns Energy Ball and Giga Impact naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Durant. Baton Pass and Endure come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Iron Head and X-Scissor and coverage across 9 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Durant. Baton Pass and Endure come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Iron Head and X-Scissor and coverage across 9 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Durant. Baton Pass and Endure come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Iron Head and X-Scissor and coverage across 9 types.
high spawn rates for Durant across 12 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
Which version you're playing matters for Durant. 12 walking spots at Lv. 28-65 spread across Sword and Shield, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Durant can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or X instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Durant can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or X instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Durant can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or X instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Durant is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Also found in:
Durant works as a sweeper with 484 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 112 base Defense does the heavy lifting.
Durant's biggest threats include Blaziken (Fire), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Blaziken is the most dangerous since Fire moves deal 4x damage. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Durant's base 109 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Durant doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Bug/Steel-type Pokemon with a 484 base stat total.
Swarm is the go-to ability for Durant. It strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Truant can work in specific setups. Hustle is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Durant is leaning toward the physical side (base 109 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 109 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Durant appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A