Durant Collector’s Guide: Lost Thunder (sm8-128)

Character Intro

Durant from the Lost Thunder set is a Common Basic Metal-type Pokémon card with 80 HP. It features the attack Knock Over for straightforward gameplay and fits neatly into collections focused on the Lost Thunder series.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire (×2)
• Resistance: Psychic (-20)
• Attacks:
• Knock Over (20 damage): Allows discarding any Stadium card in play.
• Mountain Munch: Discards the top 2 cards of your opponent’s deck.
• Flavor Text: “They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This Durant card is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Lost Thunder set (set code sm8). It is a Basic Pokémon card with no evolutions printed on this card. The card’s common rarity and straightforward Metal typing make it a staple for collectors focusing on this set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this exact Durant card. It can be identified by its card number 128 in the Lost Thunder set, the Metal type, and the distinctive Ken Sugimori illustration. The card ID is sm8-128.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality status: unknown.
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• Its attacks provide utility by disrupting opponent’s Stadium cards and deck, but it is primarily a collector’s item given its unknown tournament legality.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated area by Ken Sugimori. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Durant appears as a common Basic Metal-type Pokémon with useful disruption attacks and a modest HP of 80. This set is known for its diverse Pokémon and dynamic gameplay elements, though this card’s tournament viability is uncertain. The card’s flavor text highlights Durant’s group defense strategy, adding thematic depth to the set.