Durant ex
Surging Sparks

#4 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 lets you discard the top card of your opponent's deck when you play it from your hand onto your Bench during your turn. The card's attack, Vengeful Crush, costs Grass and two Colorless energy to deal 120+ damage, with an additional 30 damage per Prize card your opponent has taken. Durant ex has no resistances but is weak to Fire, taking double damage from such attacks. Its rules state that if your Pokémon ex is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. The card belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series, released as part of the Surging Sparks set on November 8, 2024. It is classified as a Double Rare card, indicating its rarity within the set. The card's design and mechanics align with the series' thematic focus on competitive play and strategic advantages.