Durant Collector’s Guide: Sword Shield #8

Character Intro

Durant from the Sword Shield set is a rare Basic Pokémon card with 110 HP. Its signature attack, Bite Together, highlights coordinated tactics in battle. As card number 8 in the set, it stands out for collectors seeking notable entries.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: They lay their eggs deep inside their nests. When attacked by Heatmor, they retaliate using their massive mandibles.
• Attack: Bite Together — Does 30+ damage, with an additional 60 damage if Durant is on your Bench.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact Durant card from the Sword Shield set, card number 8. It is a rare card with no evolutions from previous Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Durant card. It is identified by its set code “swsh1” and regulation mark “D.” The card’s image can be referenced at /images/swsh1/swsh1-8.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the artwork and condition by sleeving the card and storing it away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain its rare status.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sword Shield: Durant appears as a rare Basic Grass-type Pokémon with an attack that benefits from bench support. The flavor text deepens its character, and the regulation mark “D” places it within a specific rotation, though current tournament legality is unknown.