durant

Durant is a Bug/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Bug / Steel

Abilities:

• Swarm: Powers up Bug-type moves when the Pokémon's HP is low.
• Hustle: Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat but lowers its accuracy.
• Truant (Hidden Ability): The Pokémon can only attack every other turn.

Physical Characteristics:

• Durant resembles an ant with a metallic exoskeleton.
• Its body is primarily gray and silver, with sharp, pointed mandibles.
• It has six legs, each ending in a pointed tip, and small, red eyes.
• Its sturdy, armor-like covering provides natural defense against predators.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Durant is known for its industrious nature, often found in colonies.
• It builds intricate nests in caves and rocky areas.
• Known for its aggressive defense strategies, particularly against Heatmor, its natural predator.
• Communicates with colony members through pheromones and movements.

In Battle:

• Durant is a physical attacker with high Speed and Attack stats.
• Utilizes moves like Iron Head, X-Scissor, and Hone Claws to maximize its offensive potential.
• Its Bug/Steel typing provides resistance to many types, including Psychic, Dragon, and Fairy.
• Weak to Fire-type moves due to its Steel typing.

Evolution:

• Durant does not have any pre-evolutions or evolutions.

Interesting Facts:

• Durant’s rivalry with Heatmor is a classic predator-prey relationship in the Pokémon world.
• Its name is a combination of “durable” and “ant,” reflecting its tough exoskeleton.
• Known for its teamwork and collective defense strategies, often overwhelming opponents with numbers.
• Despite its small size, it is highly efficient in battle due to its speed and power.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

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