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.
When it is healthy, its core sticks out. Always facing the same way, it swiftly moves front to back and left to right.
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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Curse, Gravity and 5 more.
Best Build
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Without breeding, Boldore misses out on Autotomize and Curse. That's 8 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Plenty of locations for Boldore 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 Boldore in Black 2 & White 2
To get Boldore, start by catching Roggenrola through walking encounters at Lv. 16-58. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch RoggenrolaEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 3White 2GrassLv.16-18CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 3Black 2GrassLv.16-18CommonMidCaveAny
Step 2Boldore ✓EFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSMistralton Cave - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.27-28CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 1Black 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 1White 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 2Black 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSRelic Passage - Room 2White 2GrassLv.27-30CommonMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.25RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.25RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B2FWhite 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyCHALLENGINGChargestone Cave - B2FBlack 2GrassLv.28RareMidCaveAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - B1F/R5Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - B1F/R5White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 1White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 1Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 2White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 2Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 3White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 3Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 4White 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSReversal Mountain - Room 4Black 2GrassLv.32-35CommonLateVolcanoAnyEFFORTLESSSeaside Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.39-42CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSSeaside Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.39-42CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.41-44CommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.41-44CommonLateCaveAnyEASYSeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.35-37UncommonLateCaveAnyEASYSeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.35-37UncommonLateCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 4FBlack 2GrassLv.47-50CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSVictory Road - 4FWhite 2GrassLv.47-50CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 1White 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 1Black 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 2White 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 2Black 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 3White 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSClay Tunnel - Room 3Black 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.54-55CommonPostCaveSpring/autumnEFFORTLESSUnderground Ruins - All areasWhite 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSUnderground Ruins - All areasBlack 2GrassLv.54-56CommonPostRuinsAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyEFFORTLESSWellspring Cave - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.55-58CommonPostCaveAnyEASYTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.54UncommonPostCaveSummerEASYTwist Mountain - 1FBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 1FWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 2FWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 2FBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 3FWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - 3FBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - B1FWhite 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinterEASYTwist Mountain - B1FBlack 2GrassLv.55UncommonPostCaveWinteror 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