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.
Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
Archaludon can KO Boldore with Flash Cannon (184-217%). Annihilape deals 53-63% with Drain Punch.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x184-217%KO Dragon Pulse98-115%KO | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x53-63% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Knock Off27-32% Close Combat 2x66-78% | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Boldore View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast60-71% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Boldore best EVs are Sp. Def and Defense
Bulky Support Moveset
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
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 RoggenrolaRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyOvercastRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyIntense SunRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlySandstormRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1080%EarlyOvercastChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlyNormal WeatherChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlySnowstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlySnowingChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route56%EarlyHeavy FogChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyOvercastChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyIntense SunChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlySandstormChallenge RoadShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Route36%EarlyRainingGalar MineShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Cave30%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineShieldOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave25%EarlyAll WeatherRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyNormal WeatherRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowstormRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyThunderstormRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlySnowingRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyRainingRolling Fields - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyHeavy FogRolling Fields - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.8-1020%EarlyHeavy FogGalar MineSwordOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave5%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Cave5%EarlyAll WeatherChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidHeavy FogChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route56%MidSnowingChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidOvercastChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidSandstormChallenge RoadSwordOverworld Lv.16-21 Route36%MidRainingChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidOvercastChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidNormal WeatherChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidThunderstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidIntense SunChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowingChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSnowingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSandstormChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidSandstormChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidRainingChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidRainingChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidHeavy FogChallenge RoadSwordGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidHeavy FogChallenge RoadShieldGrass Lv.19-24 Route30%MidOvercastMotostoke OutskirtsShieldGrass Lv.21-2430%MidAll WeatherMotostoke OutskirtsSwordGrass Lv.21-2430%MidAll WeatherStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidIntense SunStony Wilderness - 2ShieldOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstormStony Wilderness - 2SwordOverworld Lv.28-3015%MidSandstorm
Step 2Boldore ✓Stony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2840%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.27-2940%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidIntense SunStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2820%MidSandstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateOvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowingGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSandstormGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateRainingGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateHeavy FogGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateOvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateSnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateThunderstormGiant's Mirror - GroundShieldOverworld Lv.31-3430%LateIntense SunRoute 8ShieldOverworld Lv.39-41 Route25%LateAll WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateThunderstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateIntense SunGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSandstormGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateRainingGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateOvercastGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Cap - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowingGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSandstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateRainingGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateHeavy FogGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateOvercastGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateNormal WeatherGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateSnowstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateThunderstormGiant's Mirror - GroundSwordOverworld Lv.31-3410%LateIntense SunRoute 8SwordOverworld Lv.39-41 Route10%LateAll WeatherLake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostSandstormLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostSandstormor 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 RoggenrolaTen Carat Hill - InsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.11-1420%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideUltra SunGrass Lv.11-1420%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowUltra MoonGrass Lv.11-1410%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowUltra SunGrass Lv.11-1410%Early
Step 2Boldore ✓Vast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.42-4530%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideUltra SunGrass Lv.42-4530%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra MoonGrass Lv.42-4530%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)Ultra SunGrass Lv.42-4530%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra SunGrass Lv.43-4610%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideUltra MoonGrass Lv.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 RoggenrolaTen Carat Hill - InsideMoonGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - InsideSunGrass Lv.10-1330%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowMoonGrass Lv.10-1320%EarlyTen Carat Hill - Farthest HollowSunGrass Lv.10-1320%Early
- Step 2Boldore ✓Vast Poni Canyon - InsideMoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - InsideSunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunGrass Lv.41-4430%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideSunGrass Lv.41-4410%LateVast Poni Canyon - OutsideMoonGrass Lv.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 RoggenrolaFiery PathOmega RubyGrass Lv.15 Volcano60%EarlyDexNav chainFiery PathAlpha SapphireGrass Lv.15 Volcano60%EarlyDexNav chain
Step 2Boldore ✓Mirage Spots - Area 25Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 25Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 31Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.375%LateMirage Spots - Area 31Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.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.
Introduced in Black & White, Boldore has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
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Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
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Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
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Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves