Mid-stage Pokemon like Boldore rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Gigalith, which is where the real potential kicks in. The stat spread favors raw physical power. Been around since Gen 5.
Boldore's all-in on Attack at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Attack and Defense EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
If you see its orange crystals start to glow, be wary. It’s about to fire off bursts of energy.
It relies on sound in order to monitor what’s in its vicinity. When angered, it will attack without ever changing the direction it’s facing.
Boldore Weakness
FragileWater, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type moves hit Boldore for super-effective damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Boldore's physical bulk (base 105 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
Boldore is partway through a three-stage line between Roggenrola and Gigalith. The chain involves a trade, so it's not a straightforward grind. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+30 from Roggenrola). The final form adds another 125 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Boldore to get Roggenrola eggs easily using 84 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Start with max Attack without Speed EVs. Adamant nature gives Boldore the right physical lean, Custapberry adds extra utility, and Sturdy works in the background. Stealth Rock is the main damage option.
Best Build
Best Boldore Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
- Explosion
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
Boldore develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Stone Edge and Explosion show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Boldore misses out on Autotomize and Curse. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Stone Edge and Power Gem, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Boldore misses out on Autotomize and Curse. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Stone Edge and Power Gem, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Boldore misses out on Autotomize and Curse. That's 9 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Stone Edge and Power Gem, with Normal and Ground coverage and more rounding things out.
Boldore appears at high spawn rates across 46 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Boldore in Sword & Shield
Roggenrola is your first catch on the way to Boldore. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 8-58 across 109 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaEFFORTLESSRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworldLv.8-1080%EarlyOvercastEFFORTLESSRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworldLv.8-1080%EarlyIntense SunEFFORTLESSRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworldLv.8-1080%EarlyIntense SunEFFORTLESSRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworldLv.8-1080%EarlySandstormEFFORTLESSRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworldLv.8-1080%EarlySandstormEFFORTLESSRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworldLv.8-1080%EarlyOvercastEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyRouteSnowingEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1556%EarlyRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyRouteOvercastEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyRouteThunderstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyRouteIntense SunEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyRouteSandstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldOverworldLv.10-1536%EarlyRouteRainingEFFORTLESSGalar MineShieldGrassLv.11-1530%EarlyCaveAll WeatherEASYGalar MineShieldOverworldLv.11-1425%EarlyCaveAll WeatherEASYRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlyNormal WeatherEASYRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlyNormal WeatherEASYRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlySnowstormEASYRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlySnowstormEASYRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlyThunderstormEASYRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlyThunderstormEASYRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlySnowingEASYRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlySnowingEASYRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlyRainingEASYRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlyHeavy FogEASYRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlyRainingEASYRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworldLv.8-1020%EarlyHeavy FogMODERATEGalar MineSwordOverworldLv.11-145%EarlyCaveAll WeatherCHALLENGINGGalar MineSwordGrassLv.11-155%EarlyCaveAll WeatherEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2156%MidRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2156%MidRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2156%MidRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2156%MidRouteSnowingEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2136%MidRouteOvercastEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2136%MidRouteThunderstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2136%MidRouteIntense SunEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2136%MidRouteSandstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordOverworldLv.16-2136%MidRouteRainingEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteOvercastEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSnowstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteThunderstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteThunderstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteIntense SunEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteIntense SunEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSnowingEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSnowingEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSandstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteSandstormEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteRainingEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteRainingEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadSwordGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteHeavy FogEFFORTLESSChallenge RoadShieldGrassLv.19-2430%MidRouteOvercastEFFORTLESSMotostoke OutskirtsShieldGrassLv.21-2430%MidAll WeatherEFFORTLESSMotostoke OutskirtsSwordGrassLv.21-2430%MidAll WeatherEASYStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidIntense SunEASYStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSandstormEASYStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3015%MidSandstorm
Step 2Boldore ✓EFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.26-2840%MidSandstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.27-2940%MidNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.26-2830%MidIntense SunEASYStony WildernessSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidSandstormMODERATEStony WildernessShieldGrassLv.26-2810%MidSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateIntense SunEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateSnowingEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateSandstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateRainingEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateOvercastEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateSnowstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateThunderstormEFFORTLESSGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworldLv.31-3430%LateIntense SunEASYRoute 8ShieldOverworldLv.39-4125%LateRouteAll WeatherMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateThunderstormMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateIntense SunMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateSnowingMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateSandstormMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateRainingMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateOvercastMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateSnowstormMODERATEGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateSnowingMODERATEGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateSandstormMODERATEGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateRainingMODERATEGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogMODERATEGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateOvercastMODERATEGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateNormal WeatherMODERATEGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateSnowstormMODERATEGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateThunderstormMODERATEGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworldLv.31-3410%LateIntense SunMODERATERoute 8SwordOverworldLv.39-4110%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterSandstormEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageSwordOverworldLv.55-5830%PostWaterSandstormor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
6 encounter spots for Boldore at high spawn rates starting from late-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Boldore in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
To get Boldore, start by catching Roggenrola through walking encounters at Lv. 11-46. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaEASYTen Carat Hill - InsideUltra MoonGrassLv.11-1420%EarlyEASYTen Carat Hill - InsideUltra SunGrassLv.11-1420%EarlyMODERATETen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowUltra MoonGrassLv.11-1410%EarlyMODERATETen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowUltra SunGrassLv.11-1410%Early
Step 2Boldore ✓EFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra MoonGrassLv.42-4530%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra SunGrassLv.42-4530%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonGrassLv.42-4530%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunGrassLv.42-4530%LateMODERATEVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra SunGrassLv.43-4610%LateMODERATEVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra MoonGrassLv.43-4610%Lateor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
high spawn rates across 6 locations for Boldore in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Boldore in Sun & Moon
The path to Boldore starts with Roggenrola at Lv. 10-44 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch RoggenrolaEFFORTLESSTen Carat Hill - InsideMoonGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyEFFORTLESSTen Carat Hill - InsideSunGrassLv.10-1330%EarlyEASYTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrassLv.10-1320%EarlyEASYTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrassLv.10-1320%Early
- Step 2Boldore ✓EFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonGrassLv.41-4430%LateEFFORTLESSVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunGrassLv.41-4430%LateMODERATEVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrassLv.41-4410%LateMODERATEVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrassLv.41-4410%Lateor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Boldore tops out at moderate rates across 8 locations in late-game areas. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Boldore in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Boldore, start by catching Roggenrola through rock smash and walking encounters at Lv. 15-37. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaEFFORTLESSFiery PathOmega RubyGrassLv.1560%EarlyVolcanoDexNav chainEFFORTLESSFiery PathAlpha SapphireGrassLv.1560%EarlyVolcanoDexNav chain
Step 2Boldore ✓HARDMirage Spots - Area 25Alpha SapphireSmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 25Omega RubySmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 26Alpha SapphireSmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 26Omega RubySmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 29Omega RubySmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 29Alpha SapphireSmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 31Omega RubySmashing rocksLv.375%LateHARDMirage Spots - Area 31Alpha SapphireSmashing rocksLv.375%Lateor evolve from Roggenrola (Step 1)
Boldore isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Gigalith to unlock its full potential. At 390 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Starmie (Water), Breloom (Grass), and Blaziken (Fighting) when using Boldore. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 20 Speed, Boldore won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Roggenrola evolves into Boldore at level 25. Boldore evolves into Gigalith by trading. Boldore is a middle-stage evolution in the Roggenrola line.
Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead — that's the one you want on Boldore. Sand Force is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Weak Armor works too if your team needs something different.
Boldore fills the attacker role. It's a physical attacker with base 105 Attack. Base 20 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Boldore appears in 7 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Boldore has appeared in 7 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A