durant #632
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durant
Generation V · #0632 — Iron Ant Pokémon
Durant, the Iron Ant Pokémon, is a dual-type Bug/Steel Pokémon that was introduced in Generation V. With a National Pokédex number of #632, Durant stands as a fascinating example of how insectoid design can be merged with metallic elements to create a formidable creature. This diminutive yet mighty Pokémon measures just 0.3 meters in height but weighs a solid 33.0 kilograms, reflecting the density of its steel-reinforced exoskeleton. Durant does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, standing as a complete and independent species within its evolutionary line. Its dual typing grants it a unique combination of strengths and weaknesses that makes it an intriguing addition to any trainer's team, particularly those interested in Bug or Steel-type specialists.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
33.0kg
Category
Iron Ant Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
gray
Shape
armor
Abilities
Strengthens bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Skips every second turn.
Durant Biology & Physical Characteristics
Durant possesses a segmented, insectoid body constructed almost entirely of steel plating, giving it a distinctly mechanical appearance despite being a living organism. Its body consists of three primary sections: an ovoid abdomen, a slightly smaller thorax, and a spherical head, each covered in dark gray steel with lighter gray bands and circular rivet-like markings that resemble industrial fasteners. The abdomen displays two rivets on each side with a jagged seam running between them, while the thorax features one rivet per side, and the head contains two prominent circles on its forehead above its pair of large red eyes with hollow black pupils. Durant's most distinctive features are its powerful mandibles, positioned below its eyes, which grant it the ability to crush through solid rock with ease—a trait reflected in its movepool and Pokédex descriptions. Six black legs extend from its thorax, with the front pair each bearing two claws while the remaining four legs sport single claws, providing excellent grip and stability for burrowing through mountain terrain.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Durant Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Durant exhibits a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, suggesting no inherent sexual dimorphism in the species. As a Bug-type Pokémon, Durant belongs exclusively to the Bug egg group, meaning it can only breed with other Pokémon sharing this classification. The species has a base friendship value of 70 and a hatch counter of 20 cycles, meaning eggs require approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps to hatch depending on various factors. Despite being a non-evolving species, Durant can successfully breed in captivity and produces fertile offspring, making it readily available for players looking to establish breeding populations. The relatively high catch rate of 90 and moderate base friendship of 70 make Durant accessible to trainers from early in their acquisition, and the species propagates reliably through conventional breeding mechanics.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
yellow
tm06
gold silver
tm06
red blue
tm06
crystal
tm06
emerald
tm06
firered leafgreen
tm06
diamond pearl
tm06
platinum
tm06
ruby sapphire
tm06
colosseum
tm06
black 2 white 2
tm06
xd
tm06
black white
tm06
heartgold soulsilver
+516 more TMs/HMs
Durant Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Durant exists as a standalone Pokémon species with no evolutionary relationships to other Pokémon. Unlike many species introduced in Generation V, Durant does not evolve from a pre-evolution nor does it possess any evolutionary form to which it progresses. This lack of evolutionary development makes Durant a complete life stage, fully capable and optimized from its first encounter. While Durant cannot Mega Evolve, its well-rounded stat distribution and typing make it a fully functional team member without requiring evolution to reach competency. The design choice to present Durant as a non-evolving species emphasizes its role as a mature, specialized organism perfectly adapted to its ecological niche within mountain ecosystems.
Where to Find
unova victory road
unova
+137 more
trial chamber
unova
+7 more
rocky mountain room
unova
iron room
unova
underground ruins
unova
twist mountain
unova
+1 more
clay tunnel
unova
glacier room
unova
terminus cave
kalos
+37 more
kalos route 18
kalos
+1 more
Durant Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Durant are intensely social and territorial Pokémon that live in highly organized colonies within mountain systems. These creatures display remarkable architectural intelligence, constructing elaborate underground nests featuring complicated, interconnected tunnel mazes that serve both as dwellings and defensive structures. When threatened by predators, particularly their natural adversary Heatmor—an anteater-like Pokémon that feeds on Durant colonies—the insects employ sophisticated coordinated tactics where each individual plays a specialized role in colony defense. Their steel armor provides crucial protection against Heatmor's heat-based attacks, and their mandibles serve as their primary offensive weapon. Durant are known to work cooperatively to protect their eggs, with more recent Pokédex entries indicating they also defend their broods against other threats like Sandaconda. The species demonstrates exceptional community organization, with individuals contributing unique functions to ensure their colony's survival and prosperity.
Pokedex Entries
Generation V
They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.
Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony.
Durant dig nests in mountains. They build their complicated, interconnected tunnels into mazes.
Generation VI
Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony.
They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.
Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony.
They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.
Generation VIII
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 Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Durant's name combines 'durable' and 'ant,' reflecting its armored, metallic insectoid nature and emphasizing its sturdy construction. In Japanese, it is known as Aiant, which similarly derives from 'ant' combined with elements suggesting its metallic composition. The creature's design draws obvious inspiration from real-world ants, particularly leafcutter and carpenter ants known for their excavation abilities, while the steel armor plating references industrial construction and machinery. The riveted appearance of Durant's body panels deliberately invokes early 20th-century industrial design, complete with visible fasteners that enhance its mechanical aesthetic. The species epitomizes the bug-steel type combination introduced in Generation V, representing an imaginative reinterpretation of an ordinary insect through a lens of industrial metalwork and engineering.
Learnable Moves
Durant can learn 65 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| beat up | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| entrainment | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| first impression | bug | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| guillotine | normal | Physical | — | 30 | 5 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| metal burst | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| metal sound | steel | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sand attack | ground | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| struggle bug | bug | Special | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| thunder fang | electric | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| vise grip | normal | Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Durant Competitive Battle Guide
Durant possesses a total base stat distribution of 484 points, with its strengths concentrated in physical offense and defense rather than special attributes. The creature boasts identical offensive and speed stats of 109, paired with a respectable defense stat of 112, creating an effective physical attacker capable of outpacing many opponents. However, its special attack and special defense stats of 48 each represent significant weaknesses, making Durant entirely dependent on physical movesets and vulnerable to special attacks. Durant's abilities further shape its competitive viability: Swarm strengthens Bug-type moves to 1.5× damage when health drops to one-third or less, providing late-game utility; Hustle increases physical move power to 1.5× but reduces accuracy to 0.8×, offering a calculated risk-reward mechanic; and its hidden ability Truant causes the Pokémon to skip every other turn, making it generally uncompetitive. In the competitive metagame, Durant can function as a physical attacker utilizing moves like X-Scissor, Crunch, and Metal Claw, though its Bug/Steel typing, while granting useful resistances to numerous types, leaves it vulnerable to Fire-type moves due to the notorious 4× weakness.
Commonly Asked Questions About Durant
What type is Durant?
Durant is a bug and steel type Pokemon.
What does Durant evolve from?
Durant does not evolve.
What are Durant's weaknesses?
Durant is weak to fire type moves.
Where can I find Durant?
Durant can be found in unova victory road (unova), trial chamber (unova) and rocky mountain room (unova) and 7 other locations.
Durant Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Though not among the most iconic Generation V Pokémon, Durant has earned appreciation from fans and collectors for its unique insectoid-mechanical aesthetic and fascinating biological concept of an industrialized ant species. The Pokémon has appeared in various animated episodes and manga adaptations, often depicted as a colonial organism exhibiting sophisticated cooperative behavior that resonates with educational viewers interested in both Pokémon lore and real entomology. Durant's relationship with Heatmor, presented as a classic predator-prey dynamic, became a memorable thematic element introduced in Generation V, with the two species often discussed together in fan communities. The creature's design influenced subsequent generations of Bug-Steel hybrids and demonstrated how unconventional type combinations could produce visually coherent and compelling designs. While Durant never achieved the massive popularity of legendary Pokémon or more human-like designs, it maintains a dedicated following among players who appreciate mechanical design, colony-organism concepts, and Bug-type specialists.
Where to Find Durant in Every Pokémon Game
Durant was introduced in Pokémon Black and White as a Generation V wild encounter, originally appearing in caves and rocky mountain areas. In Black Version, it was classified with National Pokédex number 0632 and local Pokédex number 0138, appearing commonly in appropriate cave habitats. Black 2 and White 2 reassigned its local Pokédex number to 0194, maintaining its availability in similar underground environments. In Pokémon X and Y, Durant appears in Mountain Kalos with local number 0106, accessible in rocky terrain appropriate to its habitat. More recent generations including Pokémon Sword and Shield placed Durant in the Crown Tundra DLC area with local number 0101, continuing its presence in mountainous regions. Throughout its availability across multiple generations, Durant maintains a respectable catch rate of 90, making it readily obtainable for trainers with standard Poké Balls, particularly when encountered at full health. The species' consistent appearance across multiple generational entries reflects its established role as a reliable Bug/Steel-type encounter in appropriate terrain.