Durant (Paradox Rift 129) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Durant from the Paradox Rift set is an uncommon Basic Pokémon with 70 HP. A straightforward attacker, it wields Hard Scissors and features artwork that reflects its sharp, industrious nature.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Grass -30
• Regulation Mark: G
• Flavor Text: With their large mandibles, these Pokémon can crunch their way through rock. They work together to protect their eggs from Sandaconda.
• Image:

Key Printings

This printing of Durant appears in Paradox Rift as card number 129 and includes two attacks:
– Swarming Rage — Deals 20 damage for each damage counter on all your Durant in play, enabling potent swarm strategies.
– Hard Scissors — Deals 80 damage and reduces damage taken by Durant during your opponent’s next turn by 20, improving survivability.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code sv4-129 and classified as an Uncommon in Paradox Rift.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Its Metal typing and damage mitigation can offer tactical flexibility. Keep in mind the relatively low HP and modest retreat cost when considering deck roles.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and condition. Even as an uncommon, maintaining mint condition supports long-term collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Paradox Rift: Introduces Durant as a basic Metal-type with swarm-based damage potential and defensive utility, illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto. The set’s release date is unknown, but this card adds strategic depth to Metal-type builds.