Durant Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Durant in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Durant
Durant is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Steel typing. The best counter is Mega Blaziken (Mega) with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 56.105 DPS.
Durant can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Durant is weak to Fire (double weak!) -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Poison, Bug-type moves as Durant resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Durant is Mega Blaziken (56.105 DPS), Blacephalon (55.667 DPS), and Mega Charizard Y (54.421 DPS).
Catching Durant: After defeating Durant, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1482 and 1557 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1844-1938 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Durant from raids will have exactly 1557 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Durant?
The best counter for Durant is Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn, dealing 56.105 DPS. Other top options include Blacephalon (55.667 DPS) and Mega Charizard Y (54.421 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Durant?
Durant can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Durant weak to?
Durant is weak to Fire (double weak)-type attacks. It resists Grass, Poison, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Durant be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Durant's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Durant from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Durant from raids will have 1557 CP at level 20, or 1938 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1482. If you see 1557 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Durant worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Durant is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Durant?
For the best moveset for Durant itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Durant stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Durant without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Durant can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Blacephalon (55.667 DPS) and Reshiram (48.214 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Durant in raids?
Weather boost information for Durant is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.