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 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 |
Volcarona can KO Durant with Heat Wave (417-491%).
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Durant View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 4x417-491%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Blaziken builds →
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Durant is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Durant best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Superpower
- Hone Claws
- First Impression
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Hone Claws
- Superpower
- Crunch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- First Impression
- Iron Head
- Superpower
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Iron Head
- Protect
- Entrainment
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Superpower
- X Scissor
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Iron Head
- Protect
- Entrainment
- Baton Pass
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Superpower
- X Scissor
- Hone Claws
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- X Scissor
- Iron Head
- Rock Slide
- Superpower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 to Catch Durant in Sword & Shield
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.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 109 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Best way to handle Durant: Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves