Durant ex
Surging Sparks

#215 Durant ex - Surging Sparks (sv8)

Durant ex is a Grass-type Pokémon with 190 HP and a retreat cost of two Colorless energy. It features the ability Sudden Shearing, which allows the player to discard the top card of their opponent's deck when the Pokémon is played from their hand onto the Bench during their turn. The card's attack, Vengeful Crush, requires one Grass and two Colorless energy to deal 120+ damage, with an additional 30 damage for each Prize card the opponent has collected. The rules state that if Durant ex is Knocked Out, the opponent takes two Prize cards. It has no resistances but is weak to Fire, taking double damage from such attacks. The card is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, released as part of the Surging Sparks set on November 8, 2024. It is numbered 215 in the set and has a rarity of Ultra Rare, with a dex number of 632. The card's design and mechanics are tailored to its specific role within the game's strategic framework.