Strong Jaw powers up biting moves by 50%, adding real value on top of Boltund's already solid stats. Electric typing means only weak to Ground. Part of the Gen 8 roster. It comfortably outruns most offensive threats.
Everything pushes toward mixed damage here. Boltund's Speed does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 2 Speed EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a fast 800K XP curve.
This Pokémon generates electricity and channels it into its legs to keep them going strong. Boltund can run nonstop for three full days.
It sends electricity through its legs to boost their strength. Running at top speed, it easily breaks 50 mph.
Boltund Weakness
GoodBoltund is weak to Ground-type moves. Not many exploitable gaps in the Electric typing defensive chart. At base 121 Speed, Boltund outspeeds most threats and doesn't need to tank what it can outrun.
Boltund is what Yamper becomes. Breed it for Yamper eggs (average hatch time). A massive partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Yamper pushed Boltund to 490 total stats. Speed saw the largest single gain at +95.
How to Evolve
Breed with Boltund to get Yamper eggs easily using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Focus Sash guarantees Boltund survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Psychic Fangs before going down. Strongjaw and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Best Boltund Moveset
- Psychic Fangs
- Fire Fang
- Thunder Fang
- Play Rough
Most of Boltund's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Thunder and Wild Charge, but Dark and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid number of locations for Boltund with high spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Boltund in Sword & Shield
To get Boltund, start by catching Yamper through walking encounters at Lv. 5-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch YamperEASYRoute 4ShieldOverworldLv.14-1620%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEASYRoute 4SwordOverworldLv.14-1620%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 2ShieldOverworldLv.5-75%EarlyRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 2SwordOverworldLv.5-75%EarlyRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworldLv.28-3045%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworldLv.28-3045%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankSwordOverworldLv.26-2840%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSMotostoke RiverbankShieldOverworldLv.28-3040%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessSwordOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSStony WildernessShieldOverworldLv.28-3035%MidThunderstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorShieldOverworldLv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMODERATEGiant's MirrorSwordOverworldLv.28-3010%MidThunderstormMODERATERoute 2 - High LevelShieldOverworldLv.40-435%LateRouteAll WeatherMODERATERoute 2 - High LevelSwordOverworldLv.40-435%LateRouteAll WeatherEFFORTLESSBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6532%PostWaterOvercastEFFORTLESSBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6532%PostWaterOvercastEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6524%PostWaterSnowingEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6524%PostWaterSnowingEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6524%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6524%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterIntense SunEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterIntense SunEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterRainingEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterRainingEASYBallimere LakeShieldGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeSwordGrassLv.60-6519%PostWaterThunderstorm
Step 2Boltund ✓EASYMotostoke RiverbankShieldGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstormEASYMotostoke RiverbankSwordGrassLv.26-2820%MidThunderstormEFFORTLESSDusty BowlShieldGrassLv.40-4530%LateThunderstormEFFORTLESSDusty BowlSwordGrassLv.40-4530%LateThunderstormEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageShieldGrassLv.50-5238%PostWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSLake of OutrageSwordGrassLv.50-5235%PostWaterThunderstormEFFORTLESSBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6529%PostWaterHeavy FogEFFORTLESSBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6529%PostWaterHeavy FogEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostWaterSnowingEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostWaterSnowingEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6524%PostWaterRainingEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6524%PostWaterRainingEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6519%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6519%PostWaterIntense SunEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6519%PostWaterNormal WeatherEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6519%PostWaterIntense SunEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6519%PostWaterOvercastEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6519%PostWaterThunderstormEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6519%PostWaterOvercastEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6519%PostWaterThunderstormor evolve from Yamper (Step 1)
Boltund looks average on paper at 490 BST. But Strong Jaw is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier pivot on our tier list.
Boltund's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Boltund's base 121 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Yamper evolves into Boltund at level 25. Boltund is the fully evolved form. At 490 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Boltund gets Strong Jaw and Competitive. But Strong Jaw is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Boltund is a physical attacker with base 90 Attack. But the speed tells the real story — base 121 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the pivot role.
Boltund can be found in Sword & Shield.
Since Sword & Shield, Boltund has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 8 debut means a shorter history, but Boltund has appeared steadily across every generation since.
- 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 VBW
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 VIIISwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A