Durant: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP58133–165226–320

Atk109116–177200–348

Def112118–180206–355

SpA4861–11090–214

SpD4861–11090–214

Spe109116–177200–348

Total484Higher than 61% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

BugSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Fire

Resists

½×

BugDragonFairyIceNormalPsychicSteel

¼×

Grass

Immune to

0×

Poison

Takes normal damage from 8 types

FightingFlyingGroundRockGhostWaterElectricDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 109); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+177Max161No SP129Min116Scarf265Tailwind354

At max Speed, Durant outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokémon's offensive stat is 1.5× with Bug attacks.
Everything about Swarm →
Other Pokémon with Swarm 30
Beedrill Scyther Ledyba Ledian Spinarak Ariados Scizor Heracross Beautifly Volbeat Kricketune Mothim Sewaddle Leavanny Venipede Whirlipede Scolipede Karrablast Escavalier Joltik Galvantula Larvesta Volcarona Grubbin Blipbug Dottler Orbeetle Kleavor Nymble Lokix
This Pokémon's Attack is 1.5× and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8×.
Everything about Hustle →
Other Pokémon with Hustle 21
Rattata Raticate Nidoran♀Nidorina Nidoran♂Nidorino Togepi Togetic Corsola Remoraid Delibird Combee Togekiss Hisuian Lilligant Darumaka Rufflet Deino Zweilous Flapple Dracozolt Squawkabilly
This Pokémon skips every other turn instead of using a move.
Everything about Truant →
Other Pokémon with Truant 2
Slakoth Slaking

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRU

Evolution

Durant does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.BugPhys4095%20

1Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.GroundStatus—100%15

4Vise GripNo additional effect.NormalPhys55100%30

8Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.SteelPhys5095%35

12Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhys—100%10

16Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.BugPhys60100%20

20Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

24AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

28DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

32X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

36Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

40Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.SteelStatus—85%40

44Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

48EntrainmentThe target's Ability changes to match the user's.NormalStatus—100%15

52Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

56GuillotineOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.NormalPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 32

TM09Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM15DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM16ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM22Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM24SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM31AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15

TM32SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM37Beat UpAll healthy allies aid in damaging the target.DarkPhys—100%10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM41Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM48Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM65Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Thunder Fang10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch.ElectricPhys6595%15

TM76RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM79RetaliatePower doubles if an ally fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5

TM98Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TR12AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TR20SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TR29Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40

TR32Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhys80100%15

TR39SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingPhys120100%5

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TR60X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TR65Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TR70Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10

TR74Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TR75Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

Egg moves 5

EggFirst ImpressionNearly always goes first. First turn out only.BugPhys90100%10

EggFlailMore power the less HP the user has left.NormalPhys—100%15

EggInfestationTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.BugSpec20100%20

EggMetal BurstIf hit by an attack, returns 1.5× damage.SteelPhys—100%10

EggStruggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.BugSpec50100%20

Tutor 2

TutorSkitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.BugPhys7090%10

TutorSteel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5

Biology

Durant build large complex nests in mountain sides. They are prey for Heatmor and attempt to fight them through pure numbers.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation V Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Iron Ant Pokémon
: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray

: —

Original Unova#138Updated Unova#194Mountain Kalos#106Galar#316Crown Tundra#101

With their large mandibles, these Pokémon can crunch their way through rock. They work together to protect their eggs from Sandaconda.
Shield
They lay their eggs deep inside their nests. When attacked by Heatmor, they retaliate using their massive mandibles.
Sword
Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony.
Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby
Durant dig nests in mountains. They build their complicated, interconnected tunnels into mazes.
White
They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

English: Durant
Japanese: アイアント
Japanese (romaji): Aiant
Korean: 아이앤트
Chinese (Traditional): 鐵蟻
Chinese (Simplified): 铁蚁
French: Fermite
German: Fermicula
Spanish: Durant
Italian: Durant

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Training

: 2 Def
: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 169
: Medium

Breeding

: Bug
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Frigid Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Old CemeteryWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Path to the Peak (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Three-Point PassWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30

Sword 9 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Dappled Grove (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Route 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–30

Y 6 areas

Road 18Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Rustling Bush, Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B2F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46

X 6 areas

Road 18Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from a Rustling Bush, Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (1F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B1F left)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B1F right)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (B2F)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46
Terminus Cave (Zygarde's Chamber)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23–46

White 2 6 areas

Clay TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Glacier RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Iron RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Twist MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–57
Underground RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54

Black 2 6 areas

Clay TunnelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Glacier RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Iron RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Rocky Mountain RoomWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Twist MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–57
Underground RuinsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54

White 15 areas

Trial ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 61)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 62)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 63)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 64)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 65)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 66)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42

Black 15 areas

Trial ChamberWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (4f Middle Room)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 53)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 54)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 55)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 57)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 58)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 59)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 60)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 61)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–40
Victory Road (unknown area 62)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 63)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 64)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 65)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42
Victory Road (unknown area 66)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–42

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.