Durant is based on an ant, possibly the Argentine ant, as its jaw is similar to Durant’s. Its coloration may be based on the natural silver coloration of the silver spiny ant (Polyrhachis sp.).
Durant may be a combination of durable or endurance (referring to its Steel type) and ant.
Aiant may be a combination of アイアン aian (iron) and ant.
No: 632
English Name: Durant
Japanese Name: Aianto
Generation: 5
Type: Bug, Steel
Species: Iron Ant Pokémon
Abilities: Hustle, Swarm, Truant (hidden ability)
Evolution: –
Durant is an insectoid Pokémon with a steel body that has three distinct sections. Its ovoid abdomen is dark gray with a light gray band wrapping around the middle and two circles resembling rivets near a jagged seam. Durant’s thorax is slightly smaller, but identical in design with its abdomen. The only difference being one circle instead of two. Its head is spherical, containing the same light gray wrap design as its body. However, it wraps from front to back on the head. On each side of its head are large red eyes with hollow black pupils. It has two round mandibles that it uses to grab things and feed itself. The mandibles are attached below its eyes and are situated in front of its horizontally opening mouth. Atop its head are two long antennae, each tipped with small spheres. Durant has six black legs sprouting from its thorax. Each leg has one claw at its tip, except the front legs that each have two.
Durant is extremely territorial. It only lives in colonies and digs mazes underground designed to be as complicated as possible. It grows steel armor to protect itself from its natural predator, Heatmor. When attacked, Durant gathers in groups to attack as a whole to keep Heatmor away. As seen in the anime, Durant prefers to eat vegetation, namely leaves. It will attack swiftly and aggressively if bothered, but will not pursue intruders once outside of its colony.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Black: They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.
Pokemon White: Durant dig nests in mountains. They build their complicated, interconnected tunnels in mazes.
Pokemon Black 2: Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony.
pokemon White 2: Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony.
Pokemon X: Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony.
Pokemon Y: They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: Individuals each play different roles in driving Heatmor, their natural predator, away from their colony.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: They attack in groups, covering themselves in steel armor to protect themselves from Heatmor.
