Stats & Training
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
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 |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 4x86-102%KO Ember 4x103-122%KO | ||
 Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 4x76-92% Ember 4x86-102%KO | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 4x120-142%KO Ember 4x86-102%KO | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 4x81-96% Flame Wheel 4x81-96% Ember 4x96-113%KO | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 4x74-87% Ember 4x81-96% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 4x110-130%KO Ember 4x81-96% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 4x80-95% Flame Wheel 4x80-95% Ember 4x93-111%KO | ||
 Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 4x74-87% Ember 4x74-87% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 4x107-126%KO Ember 4x74-87% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 4x213-251%KO Flame Wheel 4x88-104%KO Ember 4x109-129%KO | ||
 Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x124-147%KO Incinerate 4x187-220%KO | ||
 Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Carkol builds →Incinerate 4x124-147%KO Flame Charge 4x57-67% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 4x83-98% Flame Wheel 4x78-92% Ember 4x93-110%KO | ||
Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Salandit builds →Incinerate 4x140-165%KO Ember 4x98-116%KO | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 4x213-250%KO Flame Wheel 4x88-105%KO Ember 4x109-128%KO | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x128-151%KO Incinerate 4x187-221%KO | ||
 Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Ponyta builds →Flame Wheel 4x88-105%KO Flame Charge 4x74-87% Ember 4x88-105%KO Fire Spin 4x79-93% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Carkol builds →Incinerate 4x123-146%KO Flame Charge 4x59-70% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 4x83-99% Flame Wheel 4x74-87% Ember 4x93-111%KO | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 4x230-271%KO Lava Plume 4x207-244%KO Flame Wheel 4x85-101%KO Ember 4x108-127%KO | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x121-143%KO Incinerate 4x185-218%KO | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Ponyta builds →Flame Wheel 4x85-101%KO Flame Charge 4x72-85% Ember 4x85-101%KO Fire Spin 4x76-90% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Carkol builds →Incinerate 4x121-143%KO Flame Charge 4x54-64% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 4x198-234%KO Fire Fang 4x76-90% Flame Wheel 4x72-85% Ember 4x90-106%KO | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 4x237-280%KO Lava Plume 4x211-249%KO Flame Wheel 4x86-102%KO Ember 4x108-127%KO | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x125-147%KO Incinerate 4x190-224%KO | ||
Ponyta Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Ponyta builds →Flame Wheel 4x86-102%KO Flame Charge 4x73-86% Ember 4x91-107%KO Fire Spin 4x77-92% | ||
Carkol RockFire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Carkol builds →Incinerate 4x120-142%KO Flame Charge 4x56-66% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Growlithe builds →Flamethrower 4x203-239%KO Fire Fang 4x77-92% Flame Wheel 4x73-86% Ember 4x95-112%KO | ||
 Ninetales Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 4x279-328%KO Inferno 4x255-300%KO Flamethrower 4x230-272%KO Incinerate 4x155-183%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Arcanine builds →Burn Up 4x390-459%KO Flare Blitz 4x203-239%KO Flamethrower 4x270-319%KO Fire Fang 4x111-131%KO | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Torkoal builds →Heat Wave 4x251-295%KO Flamethrower 4x239-281%KO Lava Plume 4x215-253%KO Flame Wheel 4x88-103%KO | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Coalossal builds →Incinerate 4x155-183%KO Flame Charge 4x67-80% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Durant View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 4x123-145%KO Incinerate 4x191-225%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Blaziken threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (289-341%).
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Durant View Blaziken builds →Close Combat72-85% Flare Blitz 4x289-341%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Durant is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a decent partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 5 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Durant easily with 47 breeding partners from the Bug egg group. Pass egg moves like First Impression, Flail, Infestation and 2 more to offspring.
Sword & Shield Durant Best Moveset
Durant runs a standard physical attacker set. Jolly nature with max Attack and Speed EVs shapes the build, while Life Orb brings extra damage on every hit for a health trade. Hustle supports the kit from the background.
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
Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Durant. First Impression and Flail come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through First Impression and X-Scissor and coverage across 8 types.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Durant Locations
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 Guide
In Sword & Shield, Durant works as a sweeper with 484 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. Ironhead with Life Orb is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, 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 a physical attacker with 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.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Ironhead, Superpower, Honeclaws, and Firstimpression. Ironhead leads at 24% usage. This set covers the sweeper role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 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