Competitive Information for Durant [X/Y]
Bug / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
At 1/3 or less of its max HP, this Pokemon's offensive stat is 1.5x with Bug attacks.
This Pokemon skips every other turn instead of using a move.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Durant? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Durant, a brilliant Pokémon ready to dominate with its Bug and Steel typing! It's a sight to see Durant out in the 6th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weakness is Fire. Want to master Durant's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Focus Sash / Occa Berry
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 84 SpD / 172 Spe
Moveset:
- Superpower
- X-Scissor / Bug Bite
- Iron Head
- Stone Edge
Durant is a decent Physical Sweeper. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Durant from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Hustle, Durant's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Durant steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
♦ Stone Edge is a physical 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Power Herb
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 222 Hp / 243 Atk / 43 Spe
Moveset:
- Bug Bite
- Shadow Claw
- Iron Defense
- Baton Pass
Durant is a decent Physical Tank. It's meant to take a substantial amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. With Hustle, Durant's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Iron Defense is a status move (raises your Durant's defense by 2 stages).
♦ Baton Pass is a status move (Durant switches, passing stat changes and more).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
EVs: 119 Hp / 200 Atk / 191 Spe
Moveset:
- Bug Bite
- Stone Edge
- Iron Defense
- Baton Pass
Durant is a stupendous Physical Sweeper. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Durant's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Hustle, Durant's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
♦ Stone Edge is a physical 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Iron Defense is a status move (raises your Durant's defense by 2 stages).
♦ Baton Pass is a status move (Durant switches, passing stat changes and more).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Durant? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Occa Berry
Ability: Hustle
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 84 SpD / 172 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Stone Edge
- X-Scissor / Bug Bite
- Superpower
- Iron Head
Durant is popular Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Durant from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Hustle, Durant's attack is 1.5x and accuracy of its physical attacks is 0.8x.
♦ Stone Edge is a physical 100-base power Rock-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Durant steals and eats the target's berry).
♦ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Durant's attack and defense by 1 stage).
♦ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to flinch the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Durant can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Durant.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Durant can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Durant
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Ability: Hustle + Item: Blunder policy
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Durant's stats
- Agility
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Durant
- Baton Pass
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Durant in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Durant's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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