Battle Styles·#10·2021
Durant, the Iron Ant Pokémon, is a Steel and Bug-type species introduced in Generation V, known for its industrious nature and protective instincts. This particular Durant card from the 2021 Battle Styles expansion is a common rarity, featuring a detailed illustration that captures its essence. Here, you'll discover its Pokédex lore, its "Vise Grip" and "Devour" attacks with their respective energy costs, and its specific weaknesses and resistances, alongside its edition history.
Read more ↓Durant is a dual-type Bug/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation V, hailing from the Unova region. Known as the Iron Ant Pokémon, its appearance is distinctly ant-like, with a metallic exoskeleton that provides formidable defense. Durant are highly social creatures, living in colonies and working together to excavate their tunnels and protect their young. Their natural habitat often consists of caves and underground networks where they can tirelessly dig through rock with their powerful mandibles. They are known to be territorial and fiercely protective, especially against their arch-rivals, Heatmor, who prey on them. In the games, Durant is often found in caves and mines, reflecting its burrowing nature. In the anime, episodes featuring Durant typically highlight their collaborative behavior and their struggles against natural predators. Culturally, Durant embodies themes of diligence, teamwork, and resilience, often seen as a symbol of hard work and community spirit within the Pokémon world. They do not evolve from or into any other Pokémon, making them a standalone species with unique characteristics. Their Steel typing gives them resistances to a wide array of types, while their Bug typing offers some offensive advantages.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
