Durant – BREAKpoint (#9)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Durant (#9) is an Uncommon card from XY - BREAKpoint released in 2016. It showcases artwork by Kouki Saitou and the Mountain Munch attack (10 damage), Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.13, Cardmarket average sale is €0.14, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.13
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.14
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- BREAKpoint
- Card Number
- 9
- Rarity
- ✨ Uncommon
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kouki Saitou
- HP
- 70
- Type
- 🌿 Grass
- Weaknesses
- Fire ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Mountain Munch
[Grass]
— 10
Discard the top card of your opponent's deck. -
Scrape Down
[Grass, Colorless]
If this Pokémon has any damage counters on it, discard the top 4 cards of your opponent's deck.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Durant from BREAKpoint (Uncommon) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2016, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kouki Saitou.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Durant 9 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Durant's Mountain Munch deals 10 damage for Grass energy. Special effect: Discard the top card of your opponent's deck.
Stats Overview: 70 HP • Grass Type • Weak to Fire ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Durant Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKpoint #9 ← Current | 70 | 2 attacks | Uncommon | $0.13 |
�📦 BREAKpoint Set Context
This Durant is part of the BREAKpoint expansion , released as part of the XY series in 2016.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kouki Saitou, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Durant card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Uncommon cards from BREAKpoint are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kouki Saitou resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Grass typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from BREAKpoint
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Durant 9 was released in 2016 in the BREAKpoint expansion. This set is part of the XY series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kouki Saitou. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: BREAKpoint is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Grass type Pokémon like Durant with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Durant card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Grass energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Durant works best in Grass type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.